🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Matt & Bob Show Analysis – 07-06-2023

Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

No indication this is a Hot Dog Friday show.

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Cookies (12:00-14:30) – Extensive discussion about chocolate chip cookies, their invention at the Toll House Inn, Cookie Greg bringing cookies, various cookie types including Snickerdoodles, oatmeal cookies, lemon cookies, chocolate-dipped cookies, peanut butter cookies, milk mustache cookies from Houston, Keebler cookies
• Fried Chicken – Referenced in show title but not discussed in this portion
• Pizza and cocaine (09:00-10:00) – Matt’s friend ate “cocaine and pizza” while working long hours at a law firm
• Hamburgers (36:50) – Brief mention that Hamburg, Germany is where they invented the hamburger

News stories talked about during this portion

• Cocaine found in the White House (04:00-10:30) – Found in a hallway where people store their phones, likely fell out of someone’s pocket accidentally, discussion about long working hours for White House staff
• I-35 traffic incident (02:30-03:00) – 18-wheeler accident at I-35 and 183, major backup
• Cicadas in Austin (52:00-56:00) – Louder than usual this year, cicada killer wasps also present

“Click Click Boom” segment about

Timestamps: 11:00-22:00

The segment focused on life-changing inventions that were totally accidental:

• Post-it notes – Mentioned as previously covered
• Artificial sweetener – Mentioned as previously covered
• Penicillin – Mentioned as previously covered
• Chocolate chip cookies (12:00-13:30) – Ruth Graves Wakefield invented them in 1930 at the Toll House Inn when she ran out of baker’s chocolate and used Nestle Semi-Sweet Chocolate instead, which didn’t melt evenly
• X-rays (15:30-18:30) – Wilhelm Konrad Ruttenen discovered them in 1895 in Würzburg, Germany while experimenting with vacuum tubes; called them “x-rays” because X was used for unknowns
• Super glue (20:10-21:50) – Harry Cooper discovered it in 1942 while trying to make clear plastic gun sights for WWII, rejected initially, then embraced in 1951 as “alcohol-catalyzed cyan or acrylite adhesive compositions”

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion

• “If you do Coke all Saturday night, all Saturday night, what do you end up with?” (11:00) – Matt’s setup for Click Click Boom
• “Idiots” (13:00) – Chewy’s reaction to people before chocolate chip cookies existed
• “They can do coke in the White House. You can do anything.” (01:25) – Chewy’s opening comment
• “There isn’t cocaine in your industry. Y’all aren’t working hard enough.” (10:20) – Chewy’s take on workplace cocaine use
• “Whoever’s doing coke in the White House is really living. Like, y’all aren’t living out there.” (09:00)
• X-ray specs disappointment (18:00-20:00) – Matt’s childhood story about ordering x-ray specs from Boys’ Life magazine hoping to see through skirts, but they just doubled vision instead
• Sea Monkeys disappointment (19:30) – “It turns out they’re just little tiny shrimp” not a happy family wearing bows
• Machine Gun Kelly punching fan (34:00-35:30) – Discussion about fan who came from Mexico with a sign asking to be punched in the face
• CJ’s new Tacoma envy (24:00-29:00) – Matt’s story about feeling envious of CJ’s new truck, comparing it to childhood envy over friend Brad winning a Kawahara BMX bike when he only had a Huffy
• Texas Monthly Instagram comments (47:00-52:00) – Matt’s enjoyment of angry commenters on every Texas Monthly Instagram post calling the magazine “woke” regardless of content

Phone callers this portion

No phone callers during this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment

Timestamps: 30:45-40:30

Bob was absent (at court), so Matt filled in reading the Rock and Roll News. The segment covered several music industry stories with Matt’s characteristic humor and commentary.

The news began with a quirky story about baby owls found under the stage at a Guns N’ Roses concert at the Glastonbury Music Festival. Secret World Wildlife Rescue captured the two owlets, which officials believe were abandoned by their parents due to the noise. The rescue organization named them Axl and Slash, with Matt joking that “the two of them are fighting and can’t get along right now.” The owls were placed in an outdoor aviary and are doing well, though showing no musical talent yet. Matt quipped about Axl Rose’s vocal decline, mentioning someone compared him to “the old man on Family Guy.”

The segment continued with a story about the Welsh band Chroma, who received an email from Foo Fighters asking them to support their 2024 UK tour. Frontwoman Katie Hall initially thought it was a scam because the band is relatively unknown, but it turned out to be legitimate. Matt praised the Foo Fighters for giving an unknown band such an opportunity.

A bizarre story followed about Machine Gun Kelly punching a fan in the face at a concert. The fan held up a sign saying he came from Mexico specifically to be punched by MGK. After contemplating the lose-lose situation, Kelly ultimately threw the punch, and the fan repeatedly yelled “I love you.” Matt and Chewy discussed which celebrities they’d want to be punched by, with Chewy choosing Mike Tyson and Matt initially suggesting Emma Stone in a more suggestive context.

The Rock and Roll News Senior segment covered a new Beatles book called “There’s a Place” by Simon Herford. Matt sarcastically noted that the author admitted there’s nothing new in the book and he just wanted to make money, knowing “some old guys will buy it.” The book includes chapters on each Beatle, their manager Brian Epstein, set lists, flyers, rare photos, and posters – all things Matt pointed out could be found “on the internet for free.” Matt mocked one chapter devoted to readers’ opinions about the Beatles’ legacy, suggesting the author should “just lay down in a coffin and die already.”

The final story announced the Eagles’ latest farewell tour, scheduled for 2025 and called “The Long Goodbye.” Matt sarcastically noted this is different from their previous “15 farewell tours,” including the “Hell Freezes Over Tour.” He joked about the name being apt since “we’ve been announcing farewell tours for well over 30 years.” Pre-sale tickets and VIP packages go on sale July 14th for the tour two years away, with Matt questioning whether the band or their fans would still be alive by then. This led to discussion about which farewell tour they’d attend “no matter the price,” with Chewy suggesting Frank Ocean, though Matt noted his last tour might have already been his farewell.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute

Timestamp: 39:30-40:30

Yes – Matt gave a rock and roll shoutout to Bob Fonseca, who was absent attending court. Matt described him as “a little man who’s sitting right now, silently dressed in knickers and a little tiny short sleeve shirt with a tie, a little tiny hat, waiting at court to be seen.”

Bands talked about during Bob’s rock and roll news segment

• Guns N’ Roses
• Foo Fighters
• Chroma (Welsh band)
• Machine Gun Kelly
• The Beatles
• The Eagles
• Rolling Stones (played going into break)
• Frank Ocean (mentioned in discussion)

3 paragraph summary of this portion of the show – excluding Bob’s Rock and Roll news

The show opened with Matt and Chewy discussing the cocaine found in the White House, with extensive conversation about how it likely fell out of someone’s phone case in the area where staff must store their phones. They theorized about the long working hours for White House employees and how cocaine use would be common in such high-pressure environments, comparing it to law firms and other demanding workplaces. The conversation ranged from jokes about which political parties use cocaine to speculation about whether there’s cocaine in their own office building, with Matt suggesting they should leave a bag out to see if anyone claims it.

Matt presented his “Click Click Boom” segment about accidental inventions throughout the week, covering chocolate chip cookies (invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield at the Toll House Inn in 1930), x-rays (discovered by Wilhelm Konrad Ruttenen in 1895), and super glue (created by Harry Cooper in 1942 while trying to make gun sights). The segment sparked nostalgic discussions about disappointing mail-order products from childhood like x-ray specs and Sea Monkeys, with Matt sharing detailed memories of how the x-ray specs didn’t actually let you see through anything despite the advertisements suggesting otherwise.

A major topic was Matt’s feelings of envy when his friend CJ showed up at his house with a brand new Tacoma truck. This triggered a childhood memory about his friend Brad who already had a cool Mongoose bike but then won an even better Kawahara BMX bike, while Matt only had a Huffy. Matt admitted texting CJ later to be more supportive, only to have CJ respond that he was “filled with regret and sadness” about the purchase. The discussion extended to a lengthy segment about Texas Monthly’s Instagram account, where Matt finds entertainment in the angry comments on every post accusing the magazine of being “woke” regardless of the content, even when articles cover Republican-led initiatives like Texas’s solar program. The show also touched on the new Meta social media platform Threads launching as a Twitter competitor, cicadas being louder than usual in Austin this year, and various other tangential conversations about Canadian stereotypes, Tiger attacks, and Instagram drama.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (Second Third) – July 6, 2023

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Hyde Park Bar and Grill – Tony’s fried chicken (Mondays/Tuesdays only) at Duval and 42nd (01:16:47)
• Colleen’s – mentioned as one of favorites (01:17:03)
• High Wings (H-I-I Wings) – Korean fried chicken place near First Watch and Guitar Center by North Cross (01:18:04)
• Chicken and Beer – place off North Lamar near the “booty plots”/Schizzy Club (01:18:44)
• Chicken place by Club Rodeo – off Rundberg, run by Asian people (01:19:48)
• Wicked Wings – South Burst and Water location (01:23:28)
• Angel’s Roadhouse – Spicewood off Highway 71, chicken fried chicken (01:23:58)
• Halal Wings – Mueller district (01:22:08)
• Potluck ATX – wing place down south (01:22:10)
• Home Slice – mentioned for wings (01:22:00)
• Canes – dismissed as being propped up by sauce (01:15:44)
• Golden Chick and Chicken Express – mentioned (01:15:33)
• Tumble 22 and Gus’s – mentioned for fried chicken (01:15:17)
• BBC Chicken – Korean place off Airport (01:30:00)
• Mooney’s hamburgers – mentioned as good (01:31:51)
• Bill Miller – terrible chicken but good breakfast tacos with carne gasada (01:32:20)
• Anchor Bar – Round Rock, originator of Buffalo wings (01:33:40)
• Culver’s – chicken tenders praised as underrated (01:35:38)
• Top Notch – Burnet Road, been there 50 years (01:38:18)
• The Shortstop on 7th – chicken strip basket (01:26:06)
• JD Market/Bread Basket – Del Valle area (01:27:15)
• Valentina’s taco – mentioned (01:02:17)
• Dairy Queen – decent chicken strips (01:25:51)
• Wuchow and Kome – mentioned for Japanese fried chicken (karage) (01:37:53)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Street sweeping in Austin – City says streets swept at least three times by end of fiscal year (September); speaker’s district only swept once (59:56)
• Austin FC specialty license plates – now available online (01:00:51)
• Flying car approved by FAA – Alef’s Model A, fully electric vehicle that can drive 200 miles on roads and fly 110 miles, pre-orders for $300,000 (01:03:22)
• Mustard and cottage cheese diet – viral TikTok trend (01:42:41)

Predictions made during this portion:

• Flying cars will be used to avoid DUI checkpoints (01:06:35)
• The state will charge people to be in the air above highways (01:07:17)

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Millennials buying homes faster – Despite Austin difficulties, millennials in other cities are buying homes at faster rates and younger ages than previous generations (01:10:29)
• Hyde Park Bar and Grill’s Tony’s fried chicken – Only available Mondays/Tuesdays because they don’t have time on busier days (01:16:47)
• Korean fried chicken pairs with beer – The two mix incredibly well (01:18:00)
• Frisco’s secret ingredient – Old location used pickle juice in the butter sauce (01:39:51)

Phone callers this portion:

• Nico – Called about chicken place by Club Rodeo off Rundberg (01:19:40)
• Angelica – Recommended Angel’s Roadhouse in Spicewood and Wicked Wings (01:23:20)
• Leo – Mentioned JD markets and bread baskets in Del Valle area (01:27:08)
• Robert – Called about BBC Chicken off Airport with “spicy gobble” half and half (01:29:43)
• Patrick – Recommended Anchor Bar in Round Rock (01:33:30)
• Jim – Called about Culver’s chicken tenders being underrated (01:34:05)
• Final caller – Recommended Top Notch on Burnet (01:38:12)

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “Show me in the Constitution where I can’t fly drunk. Show it to me in the Constitution.” (01:07:00)
• “No, officer, I wasn’t driving while drunk. I was flying while high.” (01:06:52)
• “Does TexDot own the air inside the cab of my truck? If so, I would like to talk to them about the smell.” (01:07:47)
• “You show up to a high school reunion in this… You’re getting the cheerleader you wanted.” (about flying car) (01:08:28)
• “If you talk…” (Host to woman caller about her enthusiastic description of chicken) – “Well, we don’t have that going on anymore” (01:25:02)
• “Guillermo, did you take your wife to lunch? What’s going on?” (about man eating hearts of palm with cottage cheese) (01:46:17)
• “You’re a man, you’re supposed to eat a deer while it’s alive. Jump on, pounce on it.” (01:46:47)

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Matt’s poverty narrative – Matt jokes about being poor with two kids and in-laws to support while driving a 30-year-old truck (01:01:51)
• Chewy being fed at events – Running joke about Chewy getting food like “double dogs to the face” and Valentina’s tacos (01:02:10)
• Tigers/cats wanting yarn – Brief callback to earlier discussion (57:06)
• Street takeover videos – Ongoing discussion about videos of people getting hit by cars during street takeovers (01:13:08)
• “Ladies food” – Matt’s controversial take on certain foods being “women’s food” like cottage cheese dishes (01:44:52)

Summary:

The second third of this Matt & Bob show episode, with Chuy filling in for Bob who was at court handling his late mother’s affairs, centered primarily around National Fried Chicken Day. The hosts solicited listener calls for the best fried chicken spots in Austin, receiving recommendations ranging from well-known establishments like Anchor Bar and Top Notch to hidden gems like Tony’s fried chicken at Hyde Park Bar and Grill (only available Mondays and Tuesdays) and a Korean place called BBC Chicken off Airport Boulevard. The discussion revealed a community knowledge of diverse culinary options across Austin’s various districts.

Before diving into the fried chicken topic, the show covered local Austin news including the city’s street sweeping challenges, with Matt noting his district had only been swept once despite promises of three times by fiscal year end. The hosts also discussed newly available Austin FC specialty license plates. The most exciting news segment covered the FAA’s approval of Alef’s flying car, a $300,000 electric vehicle that can drive 200 miles on roads and fly 110 miles in the air. This sparked an enthusiastic discussion about the practical applications of flying cars, with jokes about avoiding traffic and DUI checkpoints.

Throughout the fried chicken discussion, the hosts demonstrated their deep knowledge of Austin’s food scene while maintaining their comedic chemistry. Matt shared insider tips about unexpected places with great chicken, like the Shortstop on 7th for chicken strips and Bill Miller for breakfast tacos despite terrible fried chicken. Chewy contributed knowledge about Korean fried chicken and various Asian spots in the Mueller district. The conversation touched on the importance of supporting local businesses and exploring different cuisines beyond typical American fare.

The show took a humorous turn when discussing viral TikTok trends, specifically the mustard and cottage cheese diet. Matt went on a comedic tangent about “women’s food,” relating it to his childhood memories of his mother’s teacher friends ordering cottage cheese and canned peach salads. This led to an absurd hypothetical about a construction worker named Guillermo eating hearts of palm with cottage cheese and mustard on a job site, demonstrating the show’s ability to create comedy from everyday observations.

The segment concluded with a tease for an upcoming interview with comedian Jim Norton, who would be performing at the Comedy Mothership. The hosts expressed both excitement and nervousness about the scheduled call, acknowledging past instances when promoted guests failed to call in. Throughout this portion, the show maintained its balance of local information, audience interaction, and irreverent humor that characterizes the Matt & Bob morning show format.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (Final Third) – 07-06-2023

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion?

• Carnival/Fair Food Discussion (01:49:11-01:50:26)
• Double dogs
• Giant tenderloin sandwiches
• Dill pickle fries
• Spiral cut deep-fried potatoes
• Steak fries
• Funnel cake
• Candy apples
• Lotte’s (mentioned as a fair staple)
• Sushimi grade tuna steaks mentioned in context of Fukushima radioactive water (02:02:00)
• Coffee dates discussed multiple times as ideal first date venue (02:12:09-02:28:00)
• Starbucks-style drinks – Amaretto biscotti, double whip, three-pump latte mentioned (02:27:45)

News stories talked about during this portion?

• Wisconsin Festival Ride Malfunction (01:46:59-01:52:38) – Fireball ride at Forest County Festival stranded passengers upside down for more than four hours
• Roman Colosseum Vandalism (01:52:01-01:57:18) – UK tourist Ivan carved his name and girlfriend Haley’s name into the 2,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site; fitness influencer claimed he “didn’t know it was that old”
• Russian Mutiny/Prigozhin Story (01:57:25-02:00:05) – Update on Wagner Group leader Prigozhin who hasn’t been seen publicly since the mutiny; Belarus president said he hasn’t seen him
• Fukushima Radioactive Water Release (02:01:35-02:02:26) – Japan plans to release treated wastewater that’s been held in tanks for 12 years into the ocean
• DoorDash Driver Fired (02:04:13-02:06:06) – Texas delivery driver berated customer for $5 tip on $20 order, saying “nice house for $5”

Any interesting facts shared during this portion?

• 20-Minute Date Study (02:12:08-02:36:14) – Research shows people know within 20 minutes if they want a second date; recommendation is first dates should max out at 20-25 minutes to build anticipation
• Matt’s observation about age and carnival rides: as you get older, you have “more guts” inside that weigh on your organs when upside down (01:49:11)

Any memorable moments during this portion?

• Matt’s Carnival Ride Story (01:49:11-01:51:26) – Matt described nearly getting sick on a carnival ride after eating too much fair food and drinking tall boys, realizing he now has “way more guts” inside his torso than when he was younger
• The “Hot Girl” Domino Player Story (01:54:04) – Reference to Nicky Sabarino playing dominoes “like a hot girl” by pretending not to know the game while scoring big points
• Oliver’s Introduction Complaint (02:09:01-02:11:00) – Extended banter about Oliver not being introduced at the start of segments, with Matt playing his “Skater Boy” theme song
• Caller Morgan’s 22-Minute Date (02:18:14-02:23:00) – Caller described her shortest date ending in exactly 22 minutes after the guy defended Joe Rogan during pandemic and she made a face; she admitted to already knowing details about her latest date (“he has two brothers”)

Callers this portion?

• Morgan (02:18:14-02:23:00) – Called about her 22-minute date that ended over Joe Rogan discussion; mentioned going on a date the previous night that went well
• Curtis (02:23:47-02:25:02) – Called questioning how you can do a date in 20 minutes, pointing out it takes longer to get food
• Tim (02:32:33-02:35:23) – Married caller who disagreed with 20-minute date concept; said he and his wife spent 2 hours on first date discussing “hot topics” like abortion, gay rights, trans rights to determine compatibility

5 Paragraph Summary

The final portion of the show opened with Matt discussing a Wisconsin carnival ride malfunction where passengers were stranded upside down for over four hours on the Fireball ride at a Forest County Festival. This led to an extended conversation about carnival safety and Matt’s personal experience nearly getting sick on a carnival ride after eating excessive fair food including double dogs, tenderloin sandwiches, dill pickle fries, and spiral-cut deep-fried potatoes. Matt humorously described how aging has given him “more guts” inside his torso that now weigh on his organs when upside down, making rides much more uncomfortable than in his youth.

The show then covered several news stories, including a UK fitness influencer named Ivan who carved his name and his girlfriend Haley’s name into the Roman Colosseum using his keys. The man’s excuse was that he “didn’t know it was that old,” which the hosts found absurd given it’s a 2,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site. Matt criticized the man’s ignorance and the entitled behavior, with the Italian government taking the vandalism very seriously as an affront to world history. Other news included updates on the missing Russian Wagner Group leader Prigozhin and Japan’s plan to release Fukushima radioactive water into the ocean.

A significant portion of the show focused on discussing a research study claiming people know within 20 minutes whether they want a second date, suggesting first dates should be limited to 20-30 minutes maximum. The hosts debated whether this was practical or manipulative, with Oliver joining the conversation. Matt argued this approach would eliminate awkward long first dates and build anticipation, while Chewy questioned whether 20 minutes was enough time to truly get to know someone. The discussion explored gender differences in dating approaches and expectations.

Several callers weighed in on the dating discussion. Morgan shared her experience of a 22-minute first date that ended badly over a Joe Rogan disagreement, though she later admitted to already researching her most recent date’s background. Curtis questioned the practicality of 20-minute dates when it takes longer than that just to get food. Tim, a married caller, strongly disagreed with the concept, explaining he and his wife spent two hours on their first date discussing controversial topics like abortion and rights issues to determine fundamental compatibility.

The show wrapped with continued banter between Matt, Chewy, and Oliver about dating culture, relationships, and the challenges of modern romance. Throughout the segment, the hosts maintained their characteristic humor while exploring serious topics about human connection and compatibility. Bob’s absence was noted as he was at court, with Matt thanking Chewy for “riding shotgun” and Oliver for handling video production. The show maintained its casual, conversational tone while covering everything from carnival accidents to international news to relationship advice.