🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show – January 9, 2024

Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

No – this episode aired on a Tuesday (January 9, 2024), not Friday.

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Science fair project using sound/speakers
• Decibel X app (free)
• Carbone (Italian restaurant in New York)
• Coconut shrimp (mentioned as formerly popular in Austin)
• City Grill (old Austin restaurant with two-for-one coupons)
• Bombay Bicycle Club (old Austin restaurant)
• Spam (discussed at length – sliced, fried, in sandwiches, ramen, with eggs)
• Wagyu beef/burgers
• NADC (restaurant mentioned)
• Honey butter chicken biscuit
• Halloumi cheese (grilling cheese)
• Oaxaca cheese
• Verdi Mart (New Orleans sandwich shop)
• All That Jazz sandwich (Verdi Mart specialty)
• Shrimp po’ boy
• Abu Dhabi balls (from New Orleans convenience store)
• Cafe DuMont/Cafe Beignet (New Orleans)
• Beignets
• Hurricanes (drink)
• Tepache (fermented pineapple drink)
• HEB deli section
• Ramen vs. pho
• Ethiopian food (mentioned wanting to try)
• Chili’s
• Various Chicago restaurants (unnamed but saved by Chewy)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Planes catching fire/exploding (Boeing 737 MAX issues) [25:03.391 – 25:36.761]
• Cat Williams potentially mentioning Matt (referenced briefly) [02:00.215 – 02:07.126]
• Golden Globes broadcast with Jo Koy as host performing poorly [49:04.741 – 49:51.218]
• BBC selling their vinyl record collection at auction [35:07.069 – 40:56.514]

“Click Click Boom” segment:

Timestamp: [11:33.642 – 23:49.155]

This segment covered 2024 Food Trends:

Clickbait news items mentioned:

• Two parallel food tracks: “virtuous” (sustainable, upcycled foods) vs. “indulgent” (innovative snacks)
• Reese’s Caramel Peanut Butter Cups as example of innovative snacks
• Pickles as “it ingredient” – pickle flavored ketchup, pickle wine spritzer
• Heinz pickle-flavored ketchup
• Buckwheat in noodles, granola, pancakes
• Shawarma becoming trendy
• Mustard seeds
• Spam making a comeback
• Birria (already popular in Austin)
• Wagyu beef
• Hot honey breakfast sandwiches
• Cooked cheeses (halloumi)
• Gourmet ramen popping up
• West African, African, and Lebanese restaurants on the upswing
• Upcycled foods (making food from what would be waste)

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• Matt’s introduction about Chewy being “pretty fly for an East Side guy” and Bob being “wind kissed” [00:07.507 – 01:46.887]
• Matt apologizing about forgetting to call Bob about his difficult day, blaming science fair week [02:28.820 – 03:03.067]
• Bob flexing on Matt’s fifth grader about speaker cones being made of paper [04:01.900 – 04:20.363]
• “She had to do no dry January” joke about Matt’s wife getting over Bob [05:07.688 – 05:32.873]
• Chewy: “It’s called an eating disorder and y’all are making fun of him” [11:51.001 – 11:57.571]
• Bob: “I’m thinking of calling her [food]. Baby, baby, please.” [12:20.046 – 12:27.478]
• “Just the tip. The sirloin tip.” exchange [12:32.572 – 12:38.222]
• Discussion of coconut chicken fried steak idea [22:00.570 – 22:25.616]
• Bob wanting to know why cheese doesn’t melt, Matt gives cardboard box answer [20:01.776 – 20:26.607]
• “Go back to Britain if you want all them complete sentences” [06:13.718 – 06:23.474]

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers during this portion of the show.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment – 5 paragraph summary:

Bob’s Rock and Roll News opened with the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) auctioning off their vast vinyl collection in January 2024. Over 400 titles will hit the auction block through Omega Auctions, with bidding ending January 30th. The collection includes rare promo editions and gold stamp promos from legendary artists including The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, and potentially the Spice Girls. Bob mentioned his eight years living in England (not consecutively) and noted he wants first press UK editions of Beatles’ White Album and Dark Side of the Moon, jokingly saying he’d trade one of his kids for them. He encouraged wealthy listeners and software developers to buy him something from the auction.

The segment then transitioned to albums turning 40 years old in 2024, all originally released in 1984. Notable albums include Van Halen’s “1984,” Prince’s “Purple Rain,” Bryan Adams’ “Reckless,” Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning,” The Smiths’ self-titled album, Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA,” and Madonna’s “Like a Virgin.” Bob also mentioned Dio’s “The Last in Line,” the Scorpions’ “Love at First Sting,” and the mockumentary film “This is Spinal Tap.” The discussion sparked nostalgia about how quickly time passes, with Bob noting that people don’t realize when “all your records are turning 40” until it sneaks up on them. The hosts debated whether certain albums came out in 1984, with Matt correctly insisting Purple Rain was released that year.

Prince’s “Purple Rain” is being adapted into a Broadway musical, following the storyline of The Kid’s rise to stardom while dealing with abusive parents and feuding with rival musicians. The production will feature classic Prince songs including “Darlin’ Nikki,” “I Would Die For You,” and the title track. No timeline for the show’s debut has been announced, and collaborators for the music and book (spoken dialogue) haven’t been revealed. Matt expressed concern that Prince would never have allowed this adaptation and that it’s just his estate trying to make money, which differs from what Prince would have wanted during his lifetime.

Bob briefly mentioned that Wilco will cover David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” for Bowie’s birthday, though he seemed skeptical about this being a good idea. He noted it will be a big year for Bowie, though he felt last year should have been bigger as it marked the 50th anniversary of Ziggy Stardust. The hosts agreed that “Hunky Dory” is a better album than Ziggy, though they acknowledged classics like “Suffragette City.” Other brief mentions included Ace Frehley going on tour, which Bob dismissed with “who cares?”

The Golden Globes coverage revealed that Selena Gomez sat with Taylor Swift, while Meryl Streep sat at the “Only Murders in the Building” table with Martin Short and Steve Martin. Bob praised the show and noted the chemistry between Meryl Streep and Martin Short’s characters who were boyfriend-girlfriend in season two or three. He criticized Jo Koy’s hosting performance at the Golden Globes as unfunny and noted that even Jo Koy seemed to know he was bombing. Bob closed with his Rock and Roll Salute dedicated for the first time to all food service workers and chefs in Austin, inspired by the show “The Bear,” honoring everyone from servers to chefs to managers to owners for making Austin a culinary destination city.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

Timestamp: [50:45.677 – 52:19.273]

Bob gave his Rock and Roll Salute to all the food service workers and chefs of Austin – including servers, chefs, managers (“manatees”), and owners. This was inspired by the TV show “The Bear” winning awards at the Golden Globes and recognition of Austin as a culinary destination city.

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

• The Beatles
• Pink Floyd
• Black Sabbath
• David Bowie
• Spice Girls
• Ed Sheeran
• Elton John
• Van Halen
• Prince
• Bryan Adams
• Anthrax
• Metallica
• Bon Jovi
• The Smiths
• Dio
• Foreigner
• Sammy Hagar
• Kiss
• Madonna
• The Pretenders
• Rush
• Quiet Riot
• R.E.M.
• Scorpions
• Slade
• Bruce Springsteen
• Bronski Beat
• Depeche Mode
• The Communards
• Eurasia/Erasure
• Soft Cell
• Wilco
• Ace Frehley

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

The show opened with Matt apologizing to Bob for forgetting to call him the previous day when Bob was having a difficult time moving his father into assisted living. Matt blamed science fair week at his house, explaining his daughter Kara did a project on whether sound can move paper. Bob mentioned he’s an international sound expert with viewers in 40 countries and could have helped. The conversation touched on Bob’s father not recognizing him due to dementia and the extreme costs of assisted living – comparing it to buying “a small foreign car every month.” Bob shared his stress as the oldest son with power of attorney, noting one brother doesn’t live in the area. Matt empathized, having gone through similar experiences with his grandmother, particularly the heartbreaking moments when they ask to go home without understanding where they are.

The hosts discussed potential show trips for 2024, with differing preferences causing debate. Chewy wants to focus on food destinations, Bob desires somewhere fancy and international where life slows down, and Matt knows the New Orleans food scene well. They discussed New Orleans extensively, with Matt detailing must-visit spots like Verdi Mart for the “All That Jazz” sandwich and various po’ boy locations, while Bob dismissed it as “too dirty.” Chicago emerged as an alternative, though Matt challenged Bob’s claim that Chicago streets are cleaner than New Orleans. Mexico City was suggested as fulfilling everyone’s needs – international, fancy, and incredible food – though the conversation kept circling back to New Orleans versus Chicago. The discussion revealed class tensions between Bob’s desire for “elevated” fancy experiences and the others wanting authentic, sometimes gritty food adventures.

The show tackled 2024 food trends in the “Click Click Boom” segment, covering everything from sustainable “upcycled foods” to indulgent innovations like Reese’s Caramel Peanut Butter Cups. Pickles are predicted to be huge, with pickle-flavored ketchup and wine spritzers coming to market. The hosts debated spam, with Chewy defending it enthusiastically for breakfast tacos and ramen, while they discussed grilling halloumi cheese and whether wagyu beef claims are legitimate. Matt warned about pickled radishes causing “high fart smell” throughout the house. The conversation revealed Austin’s evolution from a “little bumpkin town” obsessed with coconut shrimp at places like City Grill and Bombay Bicycle Club to a legitimate culinary destination. Bob humorously suggested coconut chicken fried steak as an innovation, and they debated the merits of various food trends while Bob continued breaking up with and making up with food as part of his dietary struggles.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (01-09-2024) – Second Third

News Stories Discussed

Austin Downtown “Donut Effect” (1:00:47 onwards)

• Downtown Austin foot traffic has returned to only one quarter of pre-pandemic levels
• Buildings are empty despite Austin not recovering like other cities (Chicago, Boston, Pittsburgh, D.C.) did in 2023
• Central business district is no longer operating as intended
• Businesses moving to areas like The Domain for free parking
• Concerns about uptick in urban crime, homelessness, shoplifting, and drug use
• More people looking at suburbs and “ex-burbs” (beyond suburbs)
• Indeed moved downtown; Facebook decided not to take over their building
• Many people fighting employers on returning to office

Happy Cat Hotel Opening (1:04:52)

• Austin’s first luxury cat hotel opened in Northwest Austin
• Features 27 themed rooms for cats
• $75/night for standard room
• Includes room service, personalized playtime, and webcams for owners
• Hosts noted the disparity between those who can barely afford to get by and those with extreme disposable income

Austin Pets Alive Van Stolen (1:06:21)

• Van stolen yesterday morning (no pets inside)
• Bright yellow and red van painted with cartoon cats and dogs
• Very conspicuous vehicle
• Spotted downtown at 7-Eleven hours later
• Break-in caused $13,000 worth of damage to gates (thieves drove through them)
• Suspect’s motive unclear

Houston-Tillotson University Music Program (1:08:13)

• First university in Austin area (predates UT)
• Opened music business program with backing from C3 and South by Southwest
• Started last February
• Open to non-students – can take classes without being enrolled
• Addresses declining African-American population in Austin (one of only two major cities with this trend)
• Music industry brings nearly $2 billion to Austin annually
• Most music industry workers make around $40,000/year (2015 census data)
• Program helps people expand beyond single skills (e.g., photographer learning PR/publicity)
• Addresses lack of mentorship/coaching in artistic industries

10-Foot Tall Aliens Spotted (1:42:14)

• Sighting in Brazil on island off coast
• Estimated 9 feet 8 inches tall
• Followed similar sighting in Miami the previous week
• Filmed from great distance
• Bob suspects it’s just two people hiking with walking sticks
• Miami incident involved “youths” causing a “riot” with alleged 10-foot creature in background photos

Predictions Made

Chewy’s YouTube Channel Growth (56:00-57:20)

• Chewy asked if he could reach 100,000 subscribers
• Bob predicted: “Three years? Two.”
• Chewy currently has subscribers worldwide earning him about $300/month
• Channel called “United States of Analog” (vinyl-focused)

Interesting Facts Shared

Chewy’s International YouTube Reach (55:04-57:20)

• Subscribers from: Istanbul, Sofia (Bulgaria), Athens (Greece), Slovakia, Budapest area, Graz (Austria), Munich (Germany), Poland, Sandomears, Wales (Cardiff), Scotland, Cape Town (South Africa), Rio de Janeiro, Australia, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, New Zealand, Saskatchewan (Canada), Red Deer (Canada)
• Making approximately $300/month from YouTube
• Channel: “United States of Analog”
• Vinyl was hottest during pandemic when people spent stimulus money; has cooled since

Austin Music Industry Statistics (1:09:32-1:10:13)

• Music industry brings nearly $2 billion to Austin area annually
• According to 2015 music census, majority of music industry workers make around $40,000/year
• Situation likely worse now given city growth

Milwaukee Weather (1:13:28 onwards)

• Matt preparing for trip to Milwaukee
• Forecast showing highs around 14 degrees
• Some temperatures showing negative 20
• Nor’easter dumping snow in the area

Phone Callers

Manny from Army Navy Store (1:18:03-1:19:29)

• Called in during show
• Offered to help Matt with cold weather gear for Milwaukee trip
• Mentioned he’s been going through some stuff but is “back” and “all right now”
• Hosts joked about which prison he was in
• Birthday mentioned (“Feliz cumpleaños, señor”)
• Has extreme cold weather gear including long johns
• Store has items like RPG on wall for $400
• Listeners had been asking about him when he wasn’t calling in

Tesla Dan (1:38:32-1:41:47)

• Called about intern discussion
• Mentioned his first work-study job in high school was radio station internship at two stations
• Offered $500 scholarship for intern
• Initially seemed to be taking long time to get to point
• Hosts joked about him wanting pictures/nudes
• Said he’ll drop check off at window, doesn’t need to meet intern
• When told there are two interns, suggested they compete for it
• Briefly tried to negotiate down to $200 and $300 split before confirming $500

Funny or Memorable Quotes

On YouTube Success (1:00:00)

Chewy: “How can I be so popular around the world but not be popular in this room?”

On Internship Applications (1:04:47)

Bob on Austin Pets Alive van theft: “It makes sense if you’re gonna go rob another place.”

On Comic Cons (1:34:03)

Matt: “Comic Con has now become Plow City for nerds. It’s just where nerds go to, like, get it wet, right?”

On Intern Car Quality (1:40:09-1:41:11)

Matt: “Dude, it is so frustrating. But for years now, I’ve had to park next to an intern and they always, they always have whatever five year old car their parents had… And I got my 25 year old truck. They’re like, what can you teach me about radio? I’m like, if you want to keep driving that car you have right now, don’t get into this business.”

On Tesla Dan’s Call (1:39:45)

Matt to Dan: “I would think a guy has a little time left as you do, that you would get to the point faster.”

On Training Interns (1:36:13)

Matt: “Interns have to leave here knowing more than they did when they got here, okay?… I don’t like this idea of bringing somebody in here to file paperwork. That’s BS.”

On Podcast Upload Quality (1:36:27)

Matt: “Now, I understand that we’re still going to haze them and make them do the dumb stuff like put up the podcast. And before you out there go, well, that’s mean to do to them, remember this, they’ve never done it right anyway.”

Recurring Jokes or Gags

Bob’s Son’s Speeding Ticket Story

• Referenced at Christmas party at consultant’s house
• Son got ticket doing 99 mph in Bob’s Challenger
• On road trip to Houston
• Wife had gotten him hotel room for him and girlfriend
• Bob mentions there’s a “juicier part” they don’t get into

Chewy’s Lack of Popularity/Friends

• Running gag about Chewy wanting free meals in the city
• “Why can’t I get a free meal in this city?”
• Matt joking about Chewy being a martyr when things are going well for him

Bob Not Knowing How to Run the Board

• Bob: “I was told not to run the board, and I’m living by that. I have proof. I’m following orders.”
• Matt notes every intern leaves knowing more about the board than Bob

Matt’s Wife’s Ex-Bartender Relationships

• Referenced when discussing Milwaukee trip
• First trip to Milwaukee, every bartender would greet her enthusiastically, then see Matt with different tone
• Chewy asks: “Any nicknames pop up that you weren’t aware of that she has from all of them?”

Summary

This portion of the show began with Chewy discussing his YouTube channel “United States of Analog,” proudly sharing that he has international subscribers from countries spanning Europe, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The vinyl-focused channel earns him approximately $300 monthly, and he’s aiming for 100,000 subscribers, which Bob predicts could happen within two to three years. The conversation revealed Chewy’s struggle between continuing the channel despite encountering “mean people” online and his pride in reaching a global audience.

The show transitioned into Austin area headlines at 7:50 AM, with Matt covering several significant local stories. The most substantial was the “donut effect” plaguing downtown Austin, where foot traffic has recovered to only 25% of pre-pandemic levels despite other major cities experiencing full recovery in 2023. This decline threatens Austin’s historically vibrant downtown culture, with businesses relocating to areas like The Domain and concerns rising about urban crime and homelessness. Other local stories included the opening of Austin’s first luxury cat hotel ($75/night), the theft of an extremely conspicuous Austin Pets Alive van, and the expansion of Houston-Tillotson University’s music business program, which addresses both the city’s declining African-American population and the need for better industry education.

Matt’s impending trip to Milwaukee dominated much of the show’s personal discussion, with temperatures forecast to reach as low as negative 20 degrees. His concern about the extreme cold weather led to a call from Manny at the Army Navy store, who offered to provide appropriate gear. The conversation revealed Matt’s discomfort with cold temperatures, having grown up in Brownsville, Texas, where it was either 80 or 95 degrees. His wife’s connection to Milwaukee also brought up recurring jokes about her popularity at local bars from her pre-marriage days.

The show’s most extensive discussion centered on intern hiring and management. Chewy announced he would be interviewing two candidates – one interested in on-air programming and digital content creation, and another who was a previous applicant being reconsidered. The hosts debated their responsibilities to interns, with Matt emphasizing that internships should be educational experiences rather than opportunities for free labor. They discussed plans for AI/ChatGPT projects and Instagram assignments, while acknowledging their own failures in following through on previous semester’s training plans. The conversation included various comedic suggestions for interview formats, including a “Voice”-style blind audition and a “Masked Singer”-style approach with animal costumes.

Tesla Dan’s surprise phone call offering a $500 scholarship for an intern provided an unexpected conclusion to the internship discussion. Despite initial skepticism and jokes about his motives, Dan committed to the scholarship, suggesting the two intern candidates could compete for it. The show wrapped with brief coverage of alleged alien sightings in Brazil and Miami, with Matt skeptically analyzing photos that appeared to show 10-foot tall beings, which he suspected were simply hikers with walking sticks filmed from a great distance. Throughout this portion, the hosts maintained their characteristic mix of substantive local news coverage, personal anecdotes, and irreverent humor.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (01-09-2024) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 1:48:00 – Chili’s baby back ribs (extensively discussed as part of a singing contest)
• 1:55:20-1:56:30 – Discussion about where to get pig heads in Austin, specifically mentioning East 7th Street locations
• 1:57:02 – Costco mention (jokingly called “Costcoquito” for pig heads)
• 2:15:40 – Dave’s Hot Chicken mentioned as a stop before the Creed concert in San Antonio

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 1:45:02-1:45:40 – Manatees in Florida gathering in warm water springs due to cold snap; approximately 400 manatees piled together in one area
• 1:50:32-1:51:44 – Canada warning people not to let moose lick road salt off their cars in Alberta’s Jasper National Park, as it causes moose to lose their fear of roads and vehicles
• 1:54:19-1:55:50 – Incident where someone put a pig’s head outside a mosque in Austin with a “terrorists live here” sign; discussion of the hate crime and whether suspect was white or Latino

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 1:47:02-1:49:08 – Story about Spencer receiving Dr. Squatch soap as a Christmas gift and taking it as an insult that he smells bad, showcasing his self-esteem issues
• 1:47:40-1:48:15 – Bob revealing he raised $400 to buy Spencer two pairs of shoes, which Spencer also took as an insult
• 2:16:02-2:31:00 – Extensive Creed ticket giveaway contest where contestants had to sing the Chili’s baby back ribs jingle in the style of Scott Stapp
• 2:27:00 – Dennis, one of the contestants, completely choking and refusing to sing on air
• 2:29:00 – Andrew winning the tickets with an enthusiastic (though not melodically accurate) performance
• 2:29:20 – Anthony, who called “all morning long,” losing the contest and asking if Andrew had a better voice than him

Callers this portion:

• 1:57:25 – Cleanscapes caller (calling about Creed tickets at wrong time)
• 2:07:00 – Christina’s friend Ruby – discussed dating an ugly man who treated her well and performed well sexually
• 2:12:00 – John – called to complain about Benny Blanco putting his feet on the floor at a Lakers game
• 2:13:40 – Two men in a van shutting off water before freeze – discussed why beautiful women date less attractive men
• 2:16:45 – Anthony from Cleanscapes – Creed ticket contestant (lost)
• 2:17:45 – Andrew, a home builder – Creed ticket contestant (winner)
• 2:19:00 – Dennis, water damage technician – Creed ticket contestant (disqualified for refusing to sing)

“This or That” segment:

• 1:57:25-2:16:00 – Toxic Tuesday segment asking: “Are women happier with an ugly man?”
• Questions explored: Why do attractive women date less conventionally attractive men? Is there more comfort, better treatment, less insecurity?
• Examples discussed: Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco, Beyoncé & Jay-Z, Salma Hayek & François-Henri Pinault, Jack Black, Gypsy Rose and her boyfriend
• Call-in number: 512-834-0937
• Consensus from callers: Less attractive men try harder, give better treatment, make women feel more comfortable and less pressured about their appearance

Predictions made during this portion:

• 2:18:50 – Matt predicts his garage will flood next week when pipes burst during the freeze, and he’ll need to call Dennis (the water damage technician)
• 2:32:30 – Chewy predicts Creed will have a “Christopher Cross moment” where public opinion turns positive after years of mockery

“Kick Out the Jams” segment:

• 2:16:02-2:31:00 – Creed ticket giveaway contest
• Contestants had to sing the Chili’s “baby back ribs” jingle in the style of Scott Stapp/Creed
• Three contestants: Dennis (disqualified), Andrew (winner), Anthony (runner-up)
• Extensive discussion of Scott Stapp’s vocal style and comparison to Eddie Vedder/Pearl Jam
• Matt noted that copying Pearl Jam’s sound may have contributed to Creed’s backlash

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final third of the show began with light-hearted discussion about furniture problems, specifically Chewy and Spencer’s flattened couch cushions, before transitioning into “Nods to the Odd” news segments. Matt covered several unusual stories, including 400 manatees huddling together in Florida warm springs during a cold snap, and Canadian authorities warning people to stop letting moose lick road salt off their cars. The hosts then discussed a local hate crime where someone placed a pig’s head outside an Austin mosque, leading to a humorous but pointed conversation about racial stereotypes and where to actually buy pig heads in the city, with Adam Fool confirming he knew multiple locations.

A significant portion of the segment focused on Spencer’s psychological issues with receiving gifts. The hosts recounted how Emily gave Spencer Dr. Squatch soap for Christmas, which he interpreted as people thinking he smells bad, and how Bob had previously raised $400 to buy Spencer nice sneakers, which Spencer took as an insult suggesting he was too poor or poorly dressed. This led to extensive discussion about Spencer’s depression, self-doubt, and inability to accept kindness without assuming negative intentions. Matt joked about Spencer being like a moose wandering onto roads looking for beer, creating an extended metaphor about Spencer’s sad existence.

The show’s main event was “Toxic Tuesday,” which explored the question of whether women are happier with less conventionally attractive men. Using Selena Gomez and producer Benny Blanco as the primary example, the hosts discussed how Gomez dated traditionally handsome men like Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, and Orlando Bloom, but claims to be happiest with the less attractive Blanco. Caller Ruby shared her experience dating an “ugly” man who treated her like a princess, opened doors, paid for everything, and was skilled in the bedroom, though their relationship ended due to shared childhood trauma. The consensus among callers was that less attractive men try harder, provide better treatment, and create less pressure and insecurity for their partners.

The show culminated in an extended Creed ticket giveaway contest where three contestants had to sing the Chili’s “baby back ribs” jingle in the style of Scott Stapp. Anthony from Cleanscapes, who had called repeatedly throughout the morning desperate for tickets, competed against Andrew (a home builder) and Dennis (a water damage technician). Dennis completely choked under pressure and refused to sing, disqualifying himself immediately. Both Anthony and Andrew gave enthusiastic performances, though neither accurately captured the actual Chili’s jingle melody, instead just repeatedly singing “baby back” in exaggerated grunge voices. Andrew ultimately won based on better capturing the “essence of Stapp” and his superior vocal soul.

The segment concluded with the hosts promoting the station’s week-long giveaway event, emphasizing that KLBJ is one of the only stations in the nation with live personalities throughout the entire broadcast day rather than AI voices. They announced that the Alamo Drafthouse representatives would visit the show the following day (Matt had incorrectly announced this for “today” the previous day, thinking it was Tuesday when it was Monday). The hosts expressed hope that radio would improve if more stations followed their owner’s example of investing in live personalities rather than automation, arguing that listeners want authenticity and humanity rather than perfectly scripted, mistake-free AI announcers.