🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 09-11-2023 – Fast Food Fightin’

Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

No – this is a Monday show (09-11-2023)

What food items/restaurants were talked about?

Fast Food Restaurants Discussed:

• Wendy’s (ranked #5 on survey) – 00:17:31
• Chick-fil-A (ranked #4 on survey, pimento cheese sandwich mentioned) – 00:20:52
• In-N-Out Burger (ranked #3 on survey) – 00:28:42
• Dairy Queen (ranked #2 on survey) – 00:31:00
• McDonald’s (ranked #1 on survey) – 00:34:00
• Taco Cabana – 00:32:30
• Shake Shack – 00:18:00
• Panera – 00:15:12
• Chipotle – 00:15:18
• Subway – 00:16:35
• Jersey Mike’s – 00:16:43
• Schlotsky’s – 00:17:32
• Taco Bell – 00:39:15
• Arby’s – 00:39:10
• KFC – 00:39:29
• Long John Silver’s – 00:43:12
• Culver’s – 00:32:54
• Chili’s – 00:14:41
• Burger King – 00:18:09
• Panda Express – 00:40:35

Food Items Mentioned:

• Fried pickles (from Cap City Comedy Club) – 00:04:18
• Baconator (Wendy’s) – 00:17:42
• Pimento cheese sandwich (Chick-fil-A) – 00:21:56
• Boar’s Head deli meats – 00:15:43
• HEB deli meats – 00:16:53
• Crispy tacos – 00:01:34
• Via 313 pizza with honey – 00:25:35

Were there any news stories talked about during this portion?

UT Texas Football Celebration/Protest:

• Students celebrating after beating Alabama – 00:03:31
• Students swimming in the fountain at UT tower – 00:05:07
• Police breaking up celebrations – 00:03:41
• Matt’s son and Nepo Baby were there – 00:03:52

Funniest Person in Austin Contest:

• Hosts judged the contest on Sunday night at Cap City Comedy Club – 00:02:40
• They were home by 9:30 PM – 00:02:52

Were there any funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion?

00:00:30 – “Something’s in the air, Chewie. Did you do something over there? I farted.”

00:06:27 – Matt discussing the fountain bad luck superstition: “Once you’ve graduated, guess what? No way my ass is getting up out of bed and going back down there just to swim in a fountain, right?”

00:08:38 – Matt on ABC broadcasts: “I don’t know if you know this but David is your new son and so he’s telling you right now”

00:14:13 – Bob’s frustration about fast food vs fast casual definitions, leading to Matt saying: “Do you know that I love you? Before I move on in the talking, do you know that I love you?”

00:14:41 – “See what he’s doing? Does everybody else out there understand what he does?”

00:18:27 – Bob on Wendy’s burgers: “I think they boil them in beef broth”

00:20:28 – Matt: “You can’t smush the burger?” Bob: “Because every fast food burger I’ve ever had anywhere, I know the guy took the palm of his hand, put his other palm on top of that hand, put the hands on the burger, and smushed it.”

00:23:52 – “Ray hates parties” – Matt trolling someone online

00:26:00 – Discussion of bee vomit (honey): “I will eat bee vomit if the bee spits it directly into my mouth. I like it to be like I like it with my ladies.”

00:30:00 – Matt defining fast food: “Fast food is not about the service. It’s how quickly it goes from your mouth to your butthole.”

00:40:35 – “It’s also been said about Panda Express, so really, it’s universal.” (in response to “no one gets out alive”)

Provide a 5 paragraph summary on Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment.

Bob Fonseca opened his Rock and Roll News segment by reminiscing about how rock and roll saved his life in 1971 when his parents gave him Tom Jones Live in Las Vegas for Christmas. He praised Tom Jones’s version of “Hard to Handle,” claiming it was better than both the Black Crowes and Otis Redding’s versions. The Welsh singer’s live album remained a treasured possession because his parents gave it to him, and he fondly remembered the Heisman-like pose Tom Jones struck on the cover with a microphone in hand.

The first major story covered Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders expressing regret over not discouraging drug use among her bandmates in the early days. The 72-year-old singer discussed the deaths of Peter Farndon in 1983 at age 30 and James Honeyman Scott in 1982 at age 25. Hynde admitted guilt, saying “I didn’t discourage the drug taking and I was part of it,” though Bob sympathized with her, noting they were grown men who made their own choices. He acknowledged this as one of rock and roll’s sad stories while noting that Hynde continues to make good music.

Bob then covered Andy Taylor of Duran Duran, whom he called “the original Harry Styles, but there was five of them.” Taylor was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in 2018 and told to prepare for end of life care. However, after two rounds of new treatments, Taylor joked that he was “back from the walking dead and doing great.” Bob noted that Taylor missed his band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction due to his illness, and used this as an example of how rock and roll can save lives.

The segment included a cautionary note about Pearl Jam postponing their Indianapolis show due to illness, and Bruce Springsteen canceling his entire September slate because of a peptic ulcer. Bob warned listeners who book trips to see classic rock bands to consider buying travel insurance, estimating only a 73% chance that aging bands will actually make it to the stage on any given night. He emphasized this as sound advice for fans planning concert trips to other cities.

Bob concluded with a look back at the Rolling Stones’ new album “Hackney Diamonds” coming out that Friday. He noted that 50 years ago, the BBC completely banned the Rolling Stones because of their song “Star Star” from Goat’s Head Soup, but now all bets are off and the BBC has lifted the ban. Matt praised the new single as possibly their best in 40 years, though noting it was a bit overproduced. Bob mused about doing a Beatles versus Rolling Stones comparison, suggesting that while the best Beatles songs might be better than the best Stones songs, the Stones’ extensive catalog across many decades has somewhat diluted their overall quality.

Did anyone get a rock and roll shoutout/salute?

35:03 – Bob gave a rock and roll salute to female rockers: Chrissie Hynde, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, and Annie Lennox – “Now I can get behind and even Annie Lennox to a degree. I can get behind those ladies. They speak to me.”

Provide a list of bands talked about during Bob’s rock and roll news segment.

• Tom Jones
• The Pretenders
• The Rolling Stones
• Duran Duran
• Pearl Jam
• Bruce Springsteen
• The Beatles
• The Black Crowes (mentioned in context of Tom Jones covering “Hard to Handle”)
• Otis Redding (mentioned in context of “Hard to Handle”)

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

The show opened with the hosts discussing their Sunday night at Cap City Comedy Club where they judged the Funniest Person in Austin contest. Bob mentioned being home by 9:30 PM after drinking expensive liquors and eating fried food, particularly praising the fried pickles. The conversation quickly turned to the UT Texas celebrations after beating Alabama, with Matt’s son and Nepo Baby reportedly attending the fountain festivities at the UT tower. Matt got into an online argument with someone named Ray who was scolding students for swimming in the fountain, defending the students by saying they were just partying on a Saturday night trying to meet people, not rushing the field.

The bulk of the show focused on a heated debate about America’s top five fast food chains. The discussion began with Bob needing extensive clarification about whether “fast casual” restaurants like Shake Shack, Panera, and Chili’s counted as fast food, which visibly frustrated Matt. The survey results ranked Wendy’s at #5 (upsetting Chewie who had it at #1), Chick-fil-A at #4 (with discussion of their new pimento cheese sandwich), In-N-Out Burger at #3 (criticized for being regional and overrated), Dairy Queen at #2 (Bob complained about slow service), and McDonald’s at #1. The hosts shared their personal top five lists, with Chewie defending Wendy’s Baconator and Bob controversially putting Long John Silver’s at his #1 spot.

Throughout the fast food discussion, multiple tangential conversations emerged about food trends, particularly the prevalence of honey on everything (compared to the chipotle trend of the 90s), the quality of deli meats (Boar’s Head versus HEB brand), and Chick-fil-A’s hiring practices. Matt theorized that the campus Chick-fil-A had inferior service because universities don’t allow Christians due to “woke mind virus,” forcing them to hire “drunk, hungover heathens” instead of polite Sunday school kids. The conversation also touched on whether certain preparation methods defined fast food, with Matt declaring that “fast food is not about the service, it’s how quickly it goes from your mouth to your butthole.”

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 09-11-2023 (Second Third)

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Olivia Rodrigo’s albums: Mentioned “Guts” and “Sour” (42:48-43:57)
• Baconator from Wendy’s: Mentioned Chewy buying everyone baconators (48:44)
• Wendy’s: Asiago Chicken Ranch sandwich (01:24:14)
• McDonald’s: Chicken nuggets, barbecue sauce, sweet and sour sauce (01:24:28-01:25:48)
• In-N-Out: Chopped chilies fried with the bun (01:26:03-01:26:16)
• Brownies: Brought in by intern “Nepo Baby” using Nestle chocolate (01:16:45-01:24:00)
• California Pizza Kitchen: Mentioned as a post-show destination (01:08:37)
• Kendra Scott: Bob jokingly mentioned wanting to browse (01:08:50)

News Stories Talked About During This Portion

• Weather Update: Mid-90s expected this week, down from previous highs (55:15-56:18)
• Recreational Bridge Jumping: People jumping off Pennybacker Bridge illegally; some areas only 6 feet deep; injuries including broken backs, concussions, skull fractures (56:01-57:01)
• Digital Water Meters: Austin customers complaining about incorrect readings; some meters were crossed/reading neighbor’s usage (57:02-58:02)
• Falling Rents in Austin: Rents down by $12/month on average; attributed to continued building (58:02-59:00)
• Flu Season Early: 33% of flu tests positive by first week of October last year; officials recommending getting flu shots now (59:00-01:00:10)
• COVID Resurgence: Discussion about current COVID surge and vaccination (01:00:25-01:01:13)
• Charlie Robison’s Death: Texas singer-songwriter passed away; had recently returned to performing (01:01:50-01:03:27)
• Funniest Person in Austin Contest: Dylan Carlino won unanimously; 7 out of 7 judges voted for him (01:03:34-01:04:12)

Predictions Made During This Portion

• Matt predicted masks won’t come back even with COVID resurgence because death rate has plummeted due to vaccinations (01:00:35-01:00:58)
• Concern that big investors may slow building in Austin, which would bring rents back up (58:58)

Interesting Facts Shared During This Portion

• Olivia Rodrigo’s new album deals with “rage” about “pop superstardom overnight success and plagiarism and growing up in public” (44:01-44:15)
• Some areas under Pennybacker Bridge are only 6 feet deep despite appearing much deeper (56:20-56:23)
• You can check your water usage daily online in Austin (57:17-57:20)
• Flu shots take about two weeks to be fully protective (59:56-59:58)
• Ringo Starr got more fan mail than John Lennon or Paul McCartney (01:19:27-01:19:32)
• Charlie Robison’s song “My Hometown” is described as “almost like a document of a certain time in Texas” (01:02:48-01:02:56)
• The Funniest Person in Austin Contest has been running for 30-something years (01:03:28-01:03:34)
• The contest format changed from 15-20 acts doing 3-4 minutes to 6 acts doing 10 minutes (01:05:08-01:05:14)
• Austin’s comedy scene used to be only about 30 working comics total (01:08:04)
• In-N-Out will chop up yellow chilies and fry them with the bun (01:26:08-01:26:16)

Funny or Memorable Quotes This Portion

• “Tesla X. That’s a pretty sweet vehicle. Prices are coming down on those. Grab one if you can.” (42:57-43:04)
• Bob stuttering about Olivia Rodrigo: “She’s taking kind of a— She’s kind of taking a plate.” Matt: “Don’t worry Bob’s okay. He’s just got a little stutter.” (44:15-44:22)
• “You know what I’m saying” regarding dads loving Olivia Rodrigo’s music/vibe (44:49-45:02)
• Bob about rock and roll news transitions: “I hate it when I do like a killer rock and roll news like I did today on a Monday and then you hit me with Corey Hart’s sunglasses at night” (47:23-47:27)
• “We have awards, folks. We’ve won multiple acrylic awards. And we’re bringing them on the stage.” (48:28-48:32)
• “Remember, if we don’t sell out, we sign a contract where we don’t actually make any money.” (49:13-49:17)
• Bob’s bad pot joke setup: “I got so high last night and I went to the drive-through and I ordered too much food” (50:35-50:51)
• About the Best Buy scam: “Dylan, come and look at this. This doesn’t make sense. My Spidey’s senses were going off.” (52:53-52:57)
• “I’m tired of carrying you on stage.” – Bob to Chewy about being too high (01:13:18)
• “Wednesday night show podcast. It’s a comedy show of sorts. I hate the word podcast because I think the last time we didn’t even post it.” (01:14:30-01:14:36)
• “I think we’re bringing vaudeville back.” (01:14:47)
• About the brownies: “I’ve got a hard-fast rule not to eat brownies from a college student” (01:17:45)
• “So you’re just an idiot who knew Bob and Bob has always wanted his own son’s love and his son won’t give it to him.” (01:21:51-01:21:55)

Guests in the Studio or Special Visitors

• Intern “Nepo Baby” (Dylan’s roommate at college): Brought brownies into the studio; participated extensively in conversation; his mother is a lawyer who makes “black hole brownies”; father is a financial advisor (01:14:54-01:24:00)
• Caller Larissa: Called in to discuss her top three fast food restaurants (01:24:06-01:26:16)

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• Bob’s Rock and Roll News: Continued segment with salute/sign-off “I’ll see you in the Skybox” (45:02-47:00)
• VIP/BOV: “Remember, it’s not VIP without BOV” (47:00)
• Principals Only Meetings: Matt and Bob joke about expensive dinners with bosses that Chewy doesn’t know about, calling them “principles only” meetings (01:18:33-01:18:56)
• Chewy as Ringo: Comparison of Chewy to Ringo Starr getting all the fan mail (01:19:27-01:19:46)
• Nepotism Jokes: Continued references to the intern as “Nepo Baby” due to getting the job through knowing Bob (01:21:40-01:22:00)

This or That Segment

Guest: Caller Larissa

Questions and Answers:

• Top 3 Fast Food Restaurants:
• Wendy’s – Gets Asiago Chicken Ranch
• McDonald’s – Chicken nuggets (favorite shape: boot; sauce: barbecue, formerly sweet and sour)
• In-N-Out – Gets burgers with chopped chilies fried into the bun

(01:24:06-01:26:16)

5 Paragraph Summary

The second third of the show opens with Bob’s “Kids Rock and Roll News” segment discussing Olivia Rodrigo’s new album “Guts,” which deals with her experiences with overnight fame, plagiarism, and growing up in public. The segment includes the usual back-and-forth between the hosts about music choices that follow Bob’s news, with him complaining about being hit with soft rock after delivering “killer” rock news. Bob also delivers a rock and roll news salute to Giselle’s daughter Angelina, who is engaged to Aiden, apparently a Marine.

The hosts spend considerable time promoting their upcoming Wednesday night live podcast at Cap City Comedy Club, which still has about 30 unsold tickets. They joke about their contract stipulating they don’t make money unless they sell out, and Chewy promises to maintain a “sweet spot” of sobriety for the show after being too high at the last one. The discussion reveals that the show format has evolved beyond a traditional podcast, with Bob suggesting they’re “bringing vaudeville back.” They also discuss having Chewy attempt some stand-up comedy, though he admits he’s never done it before.

Bob shares a cautionary tale about nearly falling for an elaborate Best Buy/Geek Squad scam involving fake virus protection renewal notices sent via first-class mail. The scam involved a $349 charge for “Webroot” services with five accounts, which almost seemed legitimate enough to fool him until his son Dylan pointed out the inkjet printing quality and odd paper cut. This leads to broader discussion about scams targeting older people and the importance of vigilance. The segment emphasizes how sophisticated scammers have become in their approaches.

The show covers several local news stories, including warnings about illegal bridge jumping at Pennybacker Bridge (where some areas are only six feet deep), issues with new digital water meters giving incorrect readings, and falling rental prices in Austin (down $12/month on average). They also discuss the early arrival of flu season and current COVID resurgence, with Matt predicting masks won’t return despite rising cases because vaccination has lowered death rates. The most somber moment comes with news of Charlie Robison’s death, a Texas singer-songwriter whose work Matt particularly admires, especially the song “My Hometown.”

The final portion features intern “Nepo Baby” bringing homemade brownies to the studio, leading to extensive comedy about eating food prepared by college students and whether they might contain marijuana. The hosts interrogate him about the recipe (his mother’s “black hole brownies” using Nestle chocolate), his motivations (a “peace offering” for missing a show), and his family background (mother is a lawyer, father is a financial advisor). They also recap judging the Funniest Person in Austin Contest the previous night, where Dylan Carlino won unanimously with all seven judges voting for him. A caller named Larissa shares her top three fast food picks: Wendy’s, McDonald’s, and In-N-Out, with discussion of nugget shapes, sauces, and In-N-Out’s secret chopped chili option.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob 09-11-2023 Show (Final Third)

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

Fast Food Chains:

• In-N-Out Burger – 01:26:16 – Discussion of chopped chilies in burgers, cheese fries, California origin
• Whataburger – Multiple mentions throughout as Texas favorite
• Del Taco – 01:42:52 – Described as better than Taco Bell, mentioned $0.49 Crispy Taco Tuesdays
• Taco Bell – Compared unfavorably to Del Taco
• Taco Bueno – 01:45:18 – Dallas taco place
• Arby’s – 01:36:09 – Featured prominently in caller Morgan’s top three
• Jimmy John’s – 01:33:59 – Mentioned for Country Club sandwich and cherry coke fountain drinks
• Pete Terry’s – 01:49:08 – Mentioned as #3 by caller Connor
• Golden Chick – 01:49:08 – Caller Connor’s #1, discussion of roasted vs. fried chicken at 01:49:34
• Brahms – 01:41:39 – Ice cream and dairy store, compared to Culver’s
• Shortstop – 01:46:00 – Discussion of locations and chicken tenders with gravy
• Wendy’s – 01:47:02 – Discussed as being “sloppy” burgers
• McDonald’s – Brief mention
• Sonic Drive-In – Mentioned as part of Inspire Brands
• Buffalo Wild Wings – Part of Inspire Brands
• Jack in the Box – 01:50:53 – Mentioned for late-night tacos
• Hardee’s – Brief nostalgic mention
• Dairy Queen – Mentioned in Texas context
• KFC – Brief mention
• Panda Express – Brief reference

Local/Regional Restaurants:

• Mooney’s – 01:47:43 – Praised for burgers on Hawaiian bread, Leander location mentioned
• Bamboo Bistro – 01:51:20 – Described as “cheap Chinese food,” locations in North Austin/Pflugerville and South Austin
• La Santa Barbacha – 01:30:26 – Mexico City style restaurant
• Grandies – 01:32:42 – Nostalgic discussion of chicken fried steak and gravy matching public school lunches

Other Food Discussion:

• 01:29:40 – Proposal for taco tour for Californians to experience Tex-Mex
• 01:44:15 – Discussion of tomatoes on burgers, Bob’s no-cheese order
• 01:47:35 – Hawaiian rolls discussion, whether to bake them
• 01:55:08 – Wings discussion, Tyson frozen wings mentioned

Callers this portion:

Larissa – 01:26:16

• From California, lived in Austin almost 2 years
• Works from home
• Met Chewy at Heat Waves event
• Preferences: In-N-Out over Whataburger, doesn’t like Whataburger, doesn’t like grilled onions
• Order: Burger with chopped chilies, cheese fries with spread on top (no animal style)
• Believes California has best Mexican food
• Listens on iHeart (hosts joked about competitor)
• Willing to take “classes” to assimilate to Texas culture

Morgan – 01:33:05

• Female caller (notable because Bob says he’s never seen a woman at Arby’s)
• Top three (not in order): Arby’s, Jimmy John’s, Pete Terry’s
• Jimmy John’s order: Country Club sandwich, likes cherry coke fountain
• Arby’s: Gets roasted chicken (golden roast), Mountain Dew
• Works for a non-profit
• Single
• Mentioned Inspire Brands owns both Arby’s and Jimmy John’s, plus Duncan for $11.3 billion

James – 01:41:00

• Planning to attend Wednesday night live show
• Top three: #3 Brahms, #2 Del Taco, #1 Whataburger
• Worked at Brahms through high school
• Spent 12 years in Los Angeles
• Whataburger order: Double with cheese, mayo, ketchup, no onions, no pickles, lettuce, tomato, sometimes mustard
• Had chicken fried steak sandwich at Brahms

Renee – 01:45:06

• From California (1968-69 era)
• Remembers Del Taco having 10 tacos for $1 on Tuesdays
• Agrees Del Taco is better than Taco Bell
• Likes Shortstop – only goes to Spicewood and Duval Road locations
• Went to Mooney’s with wife, likes the one in Leander

Connor – 01:49:03

• Brief caller
• Top three: #3 Pete Terry’s, #2 Whataburger, #1 Golden Chick
• Golden Chick order: Golden roast chicken (roasted, not fried)
• Gets hung up on mid-sentence (running gag)

Adam – 01:51:12

• Friend of the show
• Hungover from Cowboys game
• Hates In-N-Out (“horse meat” comment)
• Top three (no particular order): Sandy’s, Bamboo Bistro, (cut off)
• Bamboo Bistro described as “obligatory cheap Chinese food”

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:31:02 – Whataburger is best eaten at 2 AM when drunk, not at regular meal times
• 01:32:42 – Grandies used same chicken fried steak and gravy as public schools
• 01:38:31 – Inspire Brands owns Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In, Jimmy John’s, Baskin Robbins, and Duncan (bought Duncan Brands for $11.3 billion)
• 01:46:35 – Pete Terry’s first location was built on a former Shortstop location
• 01:52:08 – Bamboo Bistro has locations in North Austin/Pflugerville and South Austin, offers dine-in, drive-through, and delivery

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:26:16 – Larissa from California defending In-N-Out led to extended California vs. Texas food debate
• 01:27:11 – Bob threatens to “send an arsonist” to Larissa’s house for not liking Whataburger and listening on iHeart
• 01:28:16 – Bob jokes about editing Larissa saying “I love In-N-Out in and out every day”
• 01:29:40 – Matt proposes creating a “taco tour” or classes for Californians to learn Texas culture, including shooting guns, running trot lines, pronouncing street names (Koenig, Guadalupe)
• 01:30:42 – Discussion of how to properly assimilate Californians to Texas
• 01:36:05 – Morgan (female caller) says Arby’s is her #1, Bob shocked: “No woman has ever put Arby’s… I’ve never seen a woman in an Arby’s”
• 01:37:05 – Bob jokes: “What do Arby’s and Chewy’s bedroom have in common? No woman has ever seen the inside”
• 01:38:05 – Discussion of Arby’s massive advertising budget despite apparent lack of customers
• 01:40:02 – Morgan admits she didn’t go in order with her top three, breaking the rules
• 01:41:25 – James thinking about buying tickets to Wednesday show leads to dating joke analogy
• 01:42:05 – Caller orders roasted chicken at Golden Chick instead of fried, hosts incredulous
• 01:44:15 – Bob reveals he started eating tomatoes on burgers while trying to lose weight despite hating raw tomatoes
• 01:46:00 – Shortstop discussion, location on 7th near Pleasant Valley praised for chicken tenders with gravy
• 01:49:03 – Connor gets hung up on mid-sentence (recurring bit)
• 01:50:05 – Bob doesn’t trust the multi-flavor soda machines: “medieval sorcery,” compares to wiggling after peeing
• 01:53:03 – Mention of live show Wednesday at Cap City Comedy Club, starts at 7 PM, special guest with “multiple television credits” in “Chewy’s wheelhouse”
• 01:54:03 – Discussion of Bijan Robinson’s first NFL touchdown
• 01:56:05 – Bob is a bachelor for the week, wife working on the road
• 01:56:45 – Long serious discussion about Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis writing character statements for Danny Masterson sentencing
• 02:00:35 – Bob gives extended defense of character statements in legal system while condemning sex crimes
• 02:03:53 – Bob discusses Church of Scientology’s history of attacking victims
• 02:05:26 – Story about Johnny Hardwick (King of the Hill producer who recently passed) being threatened by Scientology representative over jokes in the show
• 02:06:21 – Discussion of young Mila Kunis being made to kiss cast members at age 14 on That 70s Show

Predictions made during this portion:

• 01:29:40 – Matt says he’s going to put together a taco tour/classes for Californians to learn about Texas Tex-Mex

Summary:

This final third of the show centered primarily on a spirited debate about fast food preferences, particularly triggered by the In-N-Out versus Whataburger rivalry between Californians and Texans. The hosts took calls from listeners sharing their top three fast food restaurants, with memorable contributions including a woman who loved Arby’s (shocking the hosts), discussions of regional chains like Brahms and Del Taco, and debates about proper burger toppings.

The conversation revealed interesting corporate ownership facts, particularly that Inspire Brands owns a massive portfolio of chains including Arby’s, Jimmy John’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Baskin Robbins, and Duncan (purchased for $11.3 billion). The hosts and callers shared nostalgic memories of local Austin institutions like Grandies and Shortstop, with Bob particularly praising the chicken tenders with gravy at the Shortstop on 7th Street near Pleasant Valley.

A recurring theme was the cultural clash between California transplants and native Texans, with Matt proposing to create an assimilation program including taco tours, gun shooting, and proper pronunciation of Austin street names. The lighthearted banter included jokes about Californians needing “organic water” and the importance of eating Whataburger specifically at 2 AM while drunk for the authentic experience.

The show took a serious turn in the final segment with an extended discussion about Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis writing character statements for convicted rapist Danny Masterson. Bob provided a nuanced explanation of the legal purpose of character statements while firmly condemning sex crimes and the justice system’s historical leniency toward offenders. This led to discussion of the Church of Scientology’s tactics, including a story about the late Johnny Hardwick being threatened over King of the Hill jokes about Scientology.

The hosts promoted their upcoming Wednesday night live show at Cap City Comedy Club, starting at 7 PM in the Domain, promising special guests and good times. Throughout the show, the chemistry between Matt, Bob, and Chewy remained strong, with plenty of inside jokes, including the recurring bit of hanging up on caller Connor mid-sentence, and Bob’s self-deprecating humor about his eating habits and bachelor week while his wife is traveling for work.