🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (10-13-2023) – First Third

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Fried bologna – Sawyer Stullis brought fried bologna to the show [12:50, 17:51]
• White trash blue moon/man-mosa/sidewalk slam – Sawyer made a drink mixing Miller High Life beer with orange juice [14:23]
• Double whiskey on the rocks – Bob had this at dinner the previous night [02:30]
• Cocktails – The hosts mentioned having cocktails at dinner before the show [02:30-02:52]

News stories talked about during this portion

• Downtown Austin development – Discussion about new towers and building construction downtown, vacant office buildings [03:23-04:54]
• Deshaun Watson not playing – Cleveland’s quarterback “busy at the massage parlor this weekend” and not playing [21:03]

“Click Click Boom” segment about

This segment was not present in this portion of the transcript.

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion

• Bob calling it “Republican Park” instead of Republic Square, with Matt joking they’re on “the far right side of the park” and will storm the Capitol with someone in buffalo horns [00:40-01:06]
• Man with no pants – Discussion of a guy walking around in socks, no pants, cowboy hat, and sports coat who “had pants” 20 minutes earlier [11:27-12:10]
• Sawyer’s drinking – Bob: “I guarantee you that the crack of that [32 oz beer] did not just send out a signal to the rest of this park. We’re gonna be swarmed. That is a mating call you just sent out.” [12:35-12:43]
• Bob’s parking nightmare – Bob paid $13.25+ and climbing at a downtown garage, with the price ticking up while he was blocked from exiting by a construction truck. The hosts roasted him for not finding street parking [04:09-07:19, 13:32-14:10]
• Sawyer on his comedy show payment – “I will never financially recover from how much I had to pay those people to laugh” [15:56]
• Bob and Matt sending Sawyer 69 cents on Venmo – Sawyer: “Sixty-nine whole cents. Thank you very much. You boys are so funny.” [20:07-20:10]

Phone callers this portion

No phone callers during this portion.

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

The Matt & Bob show broadcast live from Republic Square in downtown Austin for the first time in a long time, setting up for ACL Fest weekend. The hosts experienced various technical challenges getting set up, with constant audio echo issues that Chuy had to fix. Bob had an early morning parking disaster, first paying escalating fees at an expensive downtown garage (reaching over $20 in less than an hour), then getting blocked from exiting by a construction truck loading a roll-off. He eventually relocated to street parking near Orange Theory, ending up spending about $20 total on parking.

The show had a loose, entertaining atmosphere with comedian Sawyer Stullis joining them in the park, drinking tall boys and making “white trash mimosas” (Miller High Life mixed with orange juice). The hosts recapped attending Sawyer’s sold-out comedy show the night before at a venue, where they had cocktails and dinner together. Bob was particularly impressed with Sawyer’s performance and the opening acts, including comedians Danie Goodwin and Candace Medina. They noted the unusual number of mullets in Sawyer’s fanbase.

The downtown park setting provided colorful moments, including encounters with unhoused individuals and discussion of a man who somehow lost his pants between setup and showtime. The hosts reflected on Austin’s growth, with Bob getting emotional driving in and seeing all the new towers in the skyline, though his feelings soured after the parking experience. They promoted their sponsors Estus Audiology and Hometown Hero, who were set up at the park for ACL Fest attendees taking shuttles. Multiple references were made to an apparently legendary incident at “the Radio Ranch” office the previous day that Bob had just missed.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (10-13-2023) – Second Third

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Bacon roll/buddy – Discussion about a UK man who ordered 51 slices of bacon (called “rashers”) at Gregg’s restaurant (32:11-33:15)
• Sampler platter – Chewy ordered one at a club the night before, everything fried (33:51-34:28)
• Pizza – Reference to Chewy previously asking someone to put 100 pepperonis on a pizza (41:37-41:57)
• French fry – Joke about looking for one under a car seat (48:07)
• Dairy Queen – Reference comparing poop to soft serve (51:18-51:27)

News Stories Talked About During This Portion

• Eagles “Tush Push” play – Eagles vs Jets game discussion about controversial rugby-style quarterback sneak play; Jets coach Robert Salah said they’ll give the quarterback “eleven kisses” (25:20-27:05)
• World’s largest bacon roll – UK man ordered 51 slices of bacon, 3,000 calories at Gregg’s (32:11-33:15)
• Fat Bear Contest winner – Bear named Grazer (Bear 128) won 2023 Fat Bear Week contest at Alaska’s Katmai National Park with over 108,000 votes, defeating Chunk (34:51-35:51)
• Woman naming her baby – Mother named daughter Jade but refuses to use the name, calls her “baby” instead; second-guessing the decision (36:00-38:05)
• Texas kindergarten teacher incident – Pine Forest Elementary School teacher in Humble Independent School District (outside Houston) gave special education students melatonin-filled gummy bears without permission; CPS called (38:22-40:40)

Predictions Made During This Portion

• Eagles to beat Jets – Hosts predict Eagles will “beat the jets like a drum” despite Jets’ strong defensive line with Quinton Williams (27:38-27:48)
• Seahawks vs Bengals underdog pick – Seahawks are the underdog pick (28:01-28:20)
• Long shot parlay – Sawyer’s parlay includes: Niners to win, Eagles to win, Bills to win over Dolphins, and Indianapolis Colts (with backup quarterback Gardner Minshew) to beat Jacksonville Jaguars; comes out to plus 743 odds, $25 bet returns $180 (29:41-30:32)

Interesting Facts Shared During This Portion

• Jason Kelce – Described as “brother of Travis Kelsey, soon to be in law of a swift” and “the best center in football” who “gets lower than everybody and he moves the pile” (27:04-27:11)
• Jaguars’ situation – Jacksonville has been in London for two weeks, so the bet is they’re jet lagged; Gardner Minshew has “one of the best heads of hair and mustaches in the NFL”; their all-pro running back just returned after ending contract dispute (30:09-30:28)
• Bob’s parallel parking skills – Bob claims to be excellent at parallel parking, even though his car has technology to do it automatically (24:31-25:00)
• Bob’s son’s initials – Bob made a mistake naming one of his kids whose initials are DTF; the term didn’t exist 17 years ago (37:41-37:47)
• Sawyer’s almost-name – His father almost named him Adam Sawyer Doll (A.S. Doll) until his mom realized during final push (37:47-38:03)
• KLBJ building history – Built by LBJ family; Lady Bird Johnson loved wildflowers and used seven different indigenous rocks/stones/granite in exterior; has cascading “Love Boat” staircase; surrounded by natural live oaks, pecans, and wildflowers; originally built for just two radio stations; their studio floats on giant rubber pillars because it’s near I-35 to prevent vibrations (45:02-46:03)

Funny or Memorable Quotes

• “Scare money don’t make money” – Sawyer’s gambling philosophy (28:50-28:53)
• Bob’s financial advisor joke: “Don’t buy Apple. Yeah. Scare money don’t make money. That’s easy money. You don’t want that” (28:56-29:02)
• “Lady Turd Johnson” – Sawyer’s unfortunate joke about Lady Bird Johnson after the poop story (50:58)
• “Nobody backs baby in a corner” – Matt’s Dirty Dancing reference about naming a child “Baby” (36:26-36:29)
• “Do you want… Do you really want that? Do you want to triple your money easy? No. That’s not going to feel good. Where’s the sport in that?” – Matt mocking safe investment advice (29:08-29:18)
• “When you go meet your financial advisor… do they ever hand you a lukewarm Miller Highlife filled half with orange juice? Never. Right, so that’s why Sawyer doesn’t want that lifestyle” – Matt comparing lifestyles (31:06-31:09)
• “I invented the brotherly shove in the 60s… playing electric football” – Bob’s claim about his childhood toy strategy (27:15-27:28)

Guests in Studio or Special Visitors

• B-Hunt – Professional BMX rider who rode by and recognized the show; they took photos with him (41:28-41:49)
• Parks department employees – Sent to help with setting up barriers around the broadcast setup for shuttle buses (28:04-28:29)
• Mention of potential Austin Gamblers guests – Teased that members of the Austin Gamblers might be joining them (41:05-41:20)

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• Bob’s discomfort with downtown lifestyle – Running gag about Bob being bothered by people in pajamas walking their dogs downtown, having money to relax, living in high-rise apartments; Matt repeatedly mocks Bob’s military upbringing and inability to relax (42:07-44:06)
• The neighborhood around their studio – Ongoing descriptions of the sketchy area: “shifty,” barbed wire on hotels, people asking for $5 to get to Houston, attempted break-ins, cars doing drug deals in parking lot, dead body found in ditch (46:21-47:32)
• Matt’s joke about censorship – Multiple references to being careful about what they say regarding kids, dogs, and cats to avoid complaints and death threats (39:51-40:46)

Five Paragraph Summary

The second third of the Matt & Bob show from Republic Square featured extensive football betting discussion, with Sawyer presenting his weekly picks including a controversial “Tush Push” play story where the Eagles face the Jets. The hosts discussed the brotherly shove play that works every time and made predictions on multiple games, including a long-shot parlay with plus 743 odds. Bob claimed expertise in parallel parking while the group engaged in their typical banter about sports betting versus traditional investing.

The “Nod to the Odd” segment covered several quirky news stories, including a UK man who set a record with a 51-slice bacon roll, the 2023 Fat Bear Contest winner named Grazer who defeated Chunk with over 108,000 votes, and a woman who refuses to call her baby by its given name of Jade. The most controversial story involved a Texas kindergarten teacher from Humble ISD who gave special education students melatonin gummy bears without permission, resulting in a CPS investigation. The hosts debated the appropriateness of joking about various topics, with Matt establishing boundaries about making fun of kids versus adults.

Throughout the broadcast from downtown Austin, the hosts observed the changing dynamics of Republic Square, noting the transition from people who were “hoteling it in the park” to high-rise residents walking their dogs. Bob expressed frustration with downtown dwellers in pajamas enjoying leisurely morning walks, which triggered Matt’s running commentary about Bob’s military upbringing and inability to relax. The conversation devolved into philosophical discussions about life choices, with Matt suggesting these downtown bachelors live lonely lives in “sad dad apartments” while Bob has the comfort of family, despite the financial strain.

The show featured an unexpected visit from professional BMX rider B-Hunt, who recognized the hosts and stopped to take photos. The broadcast setup attracted attention from passersby, and parks department employees built barriers around them in preparation for shuttle bus loading. The casual atmosphere allowed for interactions with the public while the hosts continued their irreverent commentary on sports, current events, and their observations of downtown Austin life.

The segment concluded with an extended story about the radio station’s location at Runberg and 935, a historically significant building constructed by the LBJ family with Lady Bird Johnson’s influence. Matt detailed the building’s unique features, including its floating studio on rubber pillars and use of seven indigenous stones in the exterior. The story climaxed with security footage revealing someone who pulled into their parking lot and defecated on their property, which Sawyer unfortunately capped with a “Lady Turd Johnson” joke. This incident was presented as the latest in a long series of sketchy occurrences at their studio location, including past discoveries of dead bodies, break-ins, and suspicious activities in their parking lot.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (10-13-2023) – Final Portion

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 51:36 – Discussion of loose-seated 93-3 shirt for cleanup
• 53:25 – Tiger Mart mentioned as nearby location
• 55:00 – Olive Garden referenced in joke about Last Supper having “never ending breadsticks”
• 1:00:32 – Rosen’s Bagels mentioned (located near Republic Square)
• 1:00:32 – Bagels on table during broadcast
• 1:11:39 – Plans to go to Chili Parlor for lunch
• 1:12:00 – Bread and Meat restaurant mentioned as lunch option
• 1:12:10 – Rosa’s birthday breakfast mentioned

Any news stories talked about during this portion:

• 51:36-53:30 – Man caught on camera defecating outside their building, complete with license plate captured on video. Business HR department prevented them from tracking down the man’s workplace to send the video

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 1:02:14 – China kicked off 2008 Olympics at 8:08 PM on the eighth day of eighth month because 8 is considered lucky
• 1:03:00 – Friday the 13th superstition combines two Biblical taboos: 13 people at Last Supper (which occurred on Thursday), and Jesus’s crucifixion on Friday
• 1:05:00 – The taboo didn’t become widespread until 1,000 years after the Jesus story
• 1:05:20 – Tattoo shops offer cheap “flash” tattoos on Friday the 13th, often 13-themed designs for around $50
• 1:09:10 – In Friday the 13th movies, Jason’s mother was the killer in the first film
• 1:09:23 – Jason didn’t start wearing the hockey mask until Friday the 13th Part 3
• 1:09:40 – Halloween 3 is the only Halloween movie without Michael Myers
• 1:09:50 – The Halloween franchise originally wanted to make anthology films, but VHS releases made them return to Michael Myers

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 51:36 – Extended discussion about man defecating on their property being caught on camera, with hosts expressing sympathy (“who among us has never felt that feeling”)
• 52:10 – Matt’s “El Diablo story” reference about accidentally messing his own pants
• 53:00 – Matt’s thwarted plan to send defecation video to the man’s workplace, blocked by HR
• 55:20 – Story about Matt and Bob meeting at Austin Film Festival screening and having a misunderstanding about going for drinks, which Bob thought was rude
• 1:02:14 – Realization that it’s Friday the 13th
• 1:04:30 – Bob reveals two family members have “13” tattoos – his father (prison-style from Army) and son Caden (modern Lego-style design in homage to grandfather)
• 1:07:00 – Sawyer reveals he has an Applebee’s tattoo (apple covered in bees)
• 1:07:25 – Sawyer admits he gaslights his mother with dementia about when he gets new tattoos
• 1:13:40 – Plans to leave show three minutes early to smoke and get sandwiches

Any guests on the show:

• Sawyer Stull – in studio throughout this portion discussing NFL picks and tattoos

Any callers this portion:

• 1:00:15 – Caller 9 contest for Austin Film Festival wristbands mentioned
• 1:13:00 – 15th caller contest for final pair of Austin Film Festival wristbands (512-834-0937)

Any predictions made during this portion:

• 58:00 – Discussion of “over/under” on how many minutes Kendrick Lamar will perform at ACL (no specific prediction made)
• 1:14:10 – Sawyer mentioned as “four for six” on betting picks and “in the black”
• 1:14:15 – Upcoming “parlay pick of the week” to be posted on Instagram in 1-2 hours

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show began with an extended discussion about a man who was caught on security cameras defecating outside their building. The hosts captured his license plate and vehicle details, and Matt wanted to track down where the man worked and send the video to his coworkers, but was prevented by the company’s HR department. Despite the crude nature of the incident, the hosts expressed sympathy, with Matt noting “who among us has never felt that feeling” and sharing his own “El Diablo story” about an accident. The conversation also touched on a previous Austin Film Festival screening where Matt and Bob had a social misunderstanding.

The show took place live from Republic Square in downtown Austin on Friday the 13th, which led to an educational segment about the origins of the superstition. Matt explained that Friday the 13th combines two Biblical taboos: the number 13 from the Last Supper (where 13 people were seated) and Friday from Jesus’s crucifixion. The superstition didn’t become widespread until 1,000 years after the Biblical events. The discussion expanded to cover various superstitions and the modern trend of getting 13-themed tattoos on Friday the 13th at discounted prices from tattoo shops.

A significant portion involved personal revelations about tattoos. Bob surprised everyone by revealing that both his father and son Caden have “13” tattoos – his father got a prison-style tattoo while stationed in Alaska during the Korean or Cold War era, and Caden later got a modern Lego-style version in homage to his grandfather. Sawyer Stull discussed his various tattoos, including a clever Applebee’s-themed one (an apple covered in bees), and admitted to gaslighting his mother who has dementia about when he gets new tattoos since she can’t remember.

The conversation covered entertainment topics including horror movie trivia, with Sawyer sharing facts about the Friday the 13th franchise (Jason’s mother was the first killer; Jason didn’t wear the hockey mask until part 3) and Halloween 3 (the only entry without Michael Myers). The hosts also discussed their plans for ACL Festival, with Matt broadcasting his afternoon show from backstage and speculation about Kendrick Lamar’s performance length. They promoted the station’s unique distinction of having live local personalities 24/7, mentioning Chuck’s new full-time role.

The show wrapped up with practical information about giveaways and activities. They gave away Austin Film Festival wristbands (October 26-November 2) and mentioned upcoming prize packs from Hometown Hero and Elvis Costello tickets. The hosts made plans to meet for lunch at either Chili Parlor or Meat and Bread, visit Waterloo Records for the Dark Side of the Moon remaster, and potentially smoke together. Bob lamented that the downtown broadcast had been his “most expensive show ever” due to parking costs. The show ended early with plans for Sawyer to post his NFL parlay pick on Instagram, noting he was “four for six” and profitable on his betting predictions.