🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (03-19-2024)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 00:04:11 – Southside Market (went there for lunch)
• 00:04:25 – Southside Market sausage discussed as “best sausage”
• 00:04:52 – Jess Pryles hardcore carnivore sausage and jalapeno cheese from HEB
• 00:05:18 – “Sausage slammer” – jalapeno stuffed with cheese, wrapped in sausage, then wrapped in bacon
• 00:23:03 – Delaware Punch (vintage soft drink)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 00:14:04 – Click Click Boom segment about best/worst states for living poor based on tax burden
• 00:21:35 – Delaware ranked #5 best state for low-income earners (tax-wise)
• 00:23:44 – Minnesota ranked #4
• 00:24:34 – Vermont ranked #3
• 00:25:10 – Montana ranked #2
• 00:25:25 – Alaska ranked #1 (below 7% tax burden)
• 00:26:15 – Worst states: Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Washington state, Illinois (#1 worst)
• 00:28:01 – Texas ranked 42nd worst for poor (12% tax burden), 30th for middle income (10% tax burden), top 10 for wealthy (7.5% tax burden)

“Click Click Boom” segment about:

The segment focused on tax burdens across different states and income levels, analyzing which states are best/worst for low-income earners based on various taxation policies (property tax, sales tax, state income tax, etc.).

Funny moments or memorable quotes:

• 00:02:59 – Bob described as holding a “Portuguese last name” but being “Mexican-American” and “Italian-American” and “1% Welsh too”
• 00:07:02 – Discussion about Bob’s “radio voice” and identity crisis after people at audio fest kept complimenting his voice
• 00:09:00 – “What if you go to like England or where you grew up?” discussing accents
• 00:13:32 – “I feel like you guys are looking at me like, is this content?”
• 00:13:45 – Chewy: “I think this is one of those situations where we’re not supposed to fix it, but just listen to the problem”
• 00:30:22 – Renaming “tax burden” to “tax excitement” or “tax funants”
• 00:31:04 – “April 15th is not tax day. It’s a day for tax opportunity”

Phone callers this portion:

• 00:32:43 – James/Old Betty called promoting Dave Pruitt’s GoFundMe (Dave TV, Capsize) for medical bills. Website: DaveTV.org

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

Bob Fonseca delivered his Rock and Roll News segment with his characteristic theatrical presentation style, starting with his self-proclaimed title as “Rock’s Last Great Reporter.” He emphasized that he brings exclusive rock and roll news through a special contract and that rock and roll saved his life back in 1971. Bob addressed critics who claim he’s “just a put on” by insisting his passion for rock and roll is genuine and that he believes the genre can save others’ lives if they remain open-minded.

The main story Bob covered was his prediction coming true about the Eagles’ residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. He had made this prediction back in November 2023, forecasting that Don Henley and the Eagles would be the next major act to follow U2 at the venue. According to the New York Post, the Eagles are expected to perform a 10-week residency starting in September, with two shows per week. Bob predicted this could extend into early 2025, similar to how U2 extended their run twice.

Bob discussed the Eagles’ lineup, which includes Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Vince Gill, and Glenn Frey’s son. He noted the band’s “long goodbye tour” is scheduled to wrap up June 15th before the Sphere residency begins. Bob was impressed by the sound quality at their recent Austin Enormo Dome show and emphasized that their music is sonically impressive. He predicted the Eagles would likely do a themed show, possibly centered around “Hotel California,” rather than just a greatest hits package, drawing parallels to U2’s “Achtung Baby” themed show.

The segment also covered the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fan voting results. With 300,000 votes counted at the end of last month, the Dave Matthews Band has emerged as the new front-runner, narrowly beating Ozzy Osbourne by just 1,000 votes. Foreigner and Peter Frampton follow in the rankings. Bob expressed confusion about the Dave Matthews Band’s appeal, characterizing their music as “jam” with songs over seven minutes long. He noted that Dave Matthews Band previously won the fan vote in 2020 but didn’t receive the induction, questioning the actual purpose and impact of the fan voting process.

Bob also reported on John Mellencamp’s confrontational performance in Toledo, where he aggressively responded to hecklers during his show. Mellencamp called security to find one heckler and threatened to stop the show entirely, even leaving the stage for five minutes. Bob provided insider knowledge about concert contracts, explaining that performers are contractually obligated to play a certain number of minutes, and stopping early would cost Mellencamp money. The segment concluded with Bob sharing a personal video message from Bruce Springsteen promoting his upcoming Las Vegas show that Bob plans to attend on Friday.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

• 00:33:02 – Old Betty called in asking for promotion of Dave Pruitt (Dave TV/Capsize) and his GoFundMe for medical bills

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

• Eagles/The Eagles
• U2
• Dave Matthews Band
• Ozzy Osbourne (solo artist)
• Foreigner
• Peter Frampton
• Rolling Stones
• Guns N’ Roses
• John Cougar Mellencamp
• Bruce Springsteen

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

The show opened with the hosts doing their daily “starting lineup” introductions, with elaborate descriptions of each person. Bob was described as having a mysterious ethnicity mix (Mexican-American, Italian-American, Portuguese last name, and 1% Welsh), being a Texas Radio Hall of Fame member, and spending every weekend in Las Vegas without gambling or attending shows. The team discussed their lunch at Southside Market the previous day, praising the barbecue and especially their sausage. Bob shared his love for Jess Pryles’ hardcore carnivore sausage from HEB, while they described the “sausage slammer” – a jalapeno stuffed with cheese, wrapped in sausage, then bacon.

Bob launched into a discussion about his recent trip to the Southwest Audio Fest in Dallas, where multiple people complimented his “radio voice,” causing him an identity crisis. He claimed he never felt he had a radio voice and has always considered himself the opposite of a typical announcer. Matt and Chewy disagreed, insisting Bob does have an announcer voice, particularly on his YouTube channel. The conversation evolved into a funny discussion about accents, with Bob noting he doesn’t have a clear regional accent despite living in various places. The hosts explored whether Bob has an East Coast, New York, or Southern accent, with Bob mentioning he can slip into a New York accent easily and once had a British accent as a four-year-old.

The Click Click Boom segment examined tax burdens across states for different income levels. The best states for low-income earners included Delaware (#5), Minnesota (#4), Vermont (#3), Montana (#2), and Alaska (#1 with below 7% tax burden). The worst states were Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Washington state, and Illinois. Texas ranked as the 42nd worst state for poor people with a 12% tax burden, but ranked in the top 10 for wealthy individuals with only a 7.5% tax burden. This sparked discussion about whether Texas is a working-class or business-focused state, with Matt concluding that Texas has “turned its back on agriculture and working class” to become “a business focused state and a wealth focused state.” The segment ended with the hosts humorously renaming “tax burden” to “tax excitement” or “tax funants” to make it sound more positive.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript: Matt & Bob 03-19-2024 (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 53:11-56:16 – Timothy Chalamet Bob Dylan movie discussion
• 1:08:32-1:09:28 – Austin area headlines about housing and NASCAR
• 1:15:45-1:18:05 – P. Terry’s chicken nuggets/bites (all 32 locations, limited time, first non-burger entree in 19 years)
• 1:17:35-1:18:05 – Little Caesars pizza cups (muffin-sized pizzas, four for $3.99)
• 1:18:52-1:27:35 – Extensive discussion about Austin food scene, including:
• Southside Market (sausage from Elgin)
• Franklin’s barbecue
• Birdie’s
• Lootie’s
• Congee
• Linsum
• Demi
• Den
• Chi
• La Santa Barbacha
• Mueller development
• Space Cowboy (East 7th, $25 drinks delivered by spaceship)
• 1:27:35-1:38:37 – Old people’s food discussion:
• Baby Louise (defunct restaurant near Kirby Lane)
• Luby’s (multiple locations, Highland Mall location)
• Nighthawk
• Holiday House
• Grandi’s
• Furr’s
• Spaghetti Warehouse
• Chick-fil-A nuggets
• Jess Pryle’s products (HEB cold case)
• Applebee’s (Taylor)
• Gatti Buffet (Taylor)
• 1:35:43-1:36:48 – Caller mentions: pie, coffee, sweet tea, cottage cheese, applesauce, jello

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 56:00-57:00 (53:11 timestamp) – Timothy Chalamet playing Bob Dylan in movie “A Complete Unknown” directed by James Mangold, featuring Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Nick Offerman, Elle Fanning
• 57:00-57:52 – Rock and roll salute to Dave Pruitt from Capsize TV (davetv.org GoFundMe for health issues)
• 1:08:32-1:10:05 – Austin City Council eyeing 107-acre tract near airport/Riverside for housing development (formerly used for Bergstrom plane/rocket testing, bought by Tokyo company)
• 1:10:05-1:11:02 – Mueller development comparison as successful city-partnered project
• 1:11:02-1:13:35 – Project Connect lawsuit – petition/lawsuit against city by Bill Aleshire, Ken Paxton joined, alleging 2020 proposal too different from current deal, claiming it’s unconstitutional per state tax code
• 1:13:35-1:14:35 – More people moving OUT of Travis County than moving IN for first time in 20+ years (since 2002), though Hayes and Williamson Counties still growing
• 1:14:35-1:15:45 – NASCAR returning to Austin this weekend (Xfinity Craftsman Truck Series Friday, Saturday; Echo Park Automotive Grand Prix Sunday)
• 1:39:03-1:41:50 – Missouri City Museum in St. Louis set world record with 355 people wearing underwear on heads for 314 Day (March 14, area code celebration), beating previous record of 270 in Naperville, Illinois (2012). Museum also holds records for world’s largest pencil, longest seesaw, world’s largest tennis racket
• 1:41:50-1:43:19 – German 17-year-old living on trains for year and a half, traveling country with train pass, working as programmer/coder remotely

Predictions made during this portion:

• 1:10:05-1:13:35 – Matt suggests Project Connect may get thrown out due to lawsuit/constitutional issues

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 1:10:05-1:11:02 – Mueller development included Habitat for Humanity homes and AISD teacher housing with 5-year no-sell requirement
• 1:13:35-1:14:35 – 2002 was last time Travis County had negative migration; in 2001, more than 17,000 people net moved to Travis County
• 1:39:03-1:41:50 – Previous world record for people wearing underwear on heads was 270 people in Naperville, Illinois in 2012

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• 55:12-55:30 – Bob: “Bob Dylan has never, ever, ever once in his life been rugged. He’s a tiny, waify folk singer.”
• 55:30-55:50 – Matt: “I’ll stand on Van Gogh’s coffee table and say that” (about Bob Dylan being greatest artist)
• 58:27-58:45 – Bob: “I’m rock’s last great reporter. And I’m also headed to the lobby to wait for the limo.”
• 1:00:05-1:02:03 – Bob discussing his anxiety about returning to stand-up comedy and having nightmares about performing
• 1:05:01-1:05:45 – Bob: “I have everything I could possibly want. I have a car that works. I live in the greatest country in the world…I lived my life in fear of what will my tires do to ruin my month.”
• 1:06:02-1:07:20 – Bob’s dream joke: “Can y’all imagine if 50 Cent wrote a limerick?”
• 1:18:52-1:19:28 – Matt: “The Austin food scene should be canceled…If you are a young liberal and you are eating at an Austin restaurant in the Austin food scene, you are a problem and you’re a hypocrite.”
• 1:23:05-1:24:02 – Discussion about barbecue being “old people’s food” – Matt: “Ain’t need no teeth to eat my beef”
• 1:27:08-1:27:35 – Matt: “By making them all stand in line…Old people famous for not being able to do what? Stand.”
• 1:31:01-1:31:45 – Bob: “She’s married and she’s never going to touch your dinger” (to Chuy about Jess Pryle)

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Chuy’s devotion to Jess Pryle’s products and Bob calling him out for it
• Bob’s anxiety and overthinking (truck customization, stand-up comedy return)
• Bob being afraid to write resumes or plan ahead
• References to Bob being cheap/budget-conscious
• Matt and Bob’s differing opinions on Austin’s development
• Timothy Chalamet references throughout

“This or That” segment:

No “This or That” segment in this portion

Phone callers this portion:

• 1:35:05-1:37:07 – Lil Hickey called in to defend old people, complaining about:
• Being called “old” instead of “seasoned”
• Roads changing in Oak Hill (Y to Fly)
• HEB changing store layouts
• Lack of pie and coffee at restaurants
• Rushed service
• Lack of cottage cheese as a side
• Need for applesauce and jello
• Dirty bathrooms
• Difficulty hearing servers

Summary:

The second third of this Matt & Bob show episode from March 19, 2024 begins with an extended discussion about Timothy Chalamet playing Bob Dylan in the upcoming film “A Complete Unknown.” The hosts debate whether Chalamet can capture Dylan’s essence, with disagreement over whether Dylan was “rugged” or not. They give a rock and roll salute to Dave Pruitt from Capsize TV, who documented Austin music history and is currently dealing with health issues.

The conversation shifts to Austin-area news, with Matt covering several significant stories. The Austin City Council is considering purchasing a 107-acre tract near the airport for housing development, similar to the successful Mueller development. However, Project Connect faces potential legal challenges, with a lawsuit alleging the current plan differs too much from what voters approved in 2020. Ken Paxton has joined the suit, claiming constitutional violations. Matt also reports that for the first time in over 20 years, more people are leaving Travis County than moving in, though surrounding counties continue to grow.

The show takes an entertaining turn when Chuy expresses interest in trying P. Terry’s new chicken nuggets and Little Caesars’ pizza cups. This sparks Matt’s provocative declaration that “the Austin food scene should be canceled,” leading to an extended discussion about ageism in Austin restaurants. The hosts argue that Austin’s trendy restaurant scene has systematically excluded older residents through various means: requiring long waits in standing lines (Franklin’s), lack of parking, crushed granite walkways, porta-potty bathrooms at food trucks, high prices, and the elimination of traditional “old people” restaurants like Luby’s, Baby Louise, and the Nighthawk.

Bob shares his anxiety about returning to stand-up comedy after years away, revealing he’s having nightmares about performing and hasn’t written any material yet. Matt encourages him to take a more professional approach, comparing it to Mr. Beast’s meticulous video planning. Bob admits he’s a procrastinator who has never written a resume and always waits until the last minute. The hosts also discuss Bob’s hesitation about finalizing decisions for his truck customization project.

The ageism discussion intensifies when caller “Lil Hickey” phones in to complain about various ways restaurants fail to accommodate older customers: changing HEB layouts, lack of pie and coffee, rushed service, missing cottage cheese sides, and dirty bathrooms. Matt provides specific examples of how modern Austin restaurants exclude seniors, from Space Cowboy’s $25 drinks served in tiny glasses to the lack of soft foods and cafeteria-style service that characterized older establishments. The segment concludes with “Nods to the Odd,” featuring stories about a Missouri museum setting a world record for people wearing underwear on their heads and a German teenager who has been living on trains for 18 months while working remotely as a programmer.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (03-19-2024) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:43:19 – Discussion about minimalist living on trains in Germany
• 02:19:23 – Tesla Dan mentions that 40 years ago in Texas, you had to get a syphilis test and blood test before getting married
• 02:29:09 – Caller mentions going to the back room for 25 cent hot dogs

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:46:05 – Man divorces wife of 16 years after discovering none of his three children were biologically his through DNA tests. He works as a long-distance trucker and is only home a few days a year
• 01:48:31 – “Burglary Tourism” story about international heist rings from South American countries (primarily Chile) targeting high-end homes in Los Angeles. Police say up to 94 burglaries in one LA area may have been committed by tourists who use jamming devices to disable security systems, don’t carry guns, and fence goods before flying home

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:53:54 – Marriage statistics: In 2020, there were 5.1 marriages per 1,000 people (down from typical 7-8). By 2022, it increased to 6.2 per 1,000
• 01:57:26 – Divorce statistics: In 2000, divorce rate was 4 per 1,000 people. By 2022, it dropped to 2.4 per 1,000 (some sources say 2.2)
• 02:00:06 – Marriage therapist quoted saying there’s been a shift from “romantic marriage” to “companionate marriage” where people choose spouses who are more like best friends than passion partners
• 02:19:43 – Tesla Dan mentions marriage license in Texas costs $35, while divorce costs around $5,000

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:43:44 – Matt’s story about trying to take the Austin train to a soccer match on Saturday, being turned away because the train was full, but then being provided a bus that took them directly to the stadium
• 01:47:21 – Discussion about the trucker whose wife kept getting pregnant despite him being home only “a few days a year” – Matt comments “If you can’t do the math, I feel like that’s kind of on you”
• 02:07:11 – Matt admits the number one reason he didn’t want to get married was wanting to continue “banging other women”
• 02:28:25 – Discussion about intern “Big Al” who is 30 years old, has never driven a car, is neurodivergent/on the spectrum, and mentioned feeling lonely
• 02:29:09 – Final caller trying to win tickets mentions he “made it to the back room for the 25 cent hot dogs,” which convinces the hosts to give him backup tickets

Callers this portion:

• 02:19:08 – Tesla Dan calls about marriage, mentions the cost of marriage licenses ($35) vs. divorce ($5,000), says you don’t need to be married unless you have children, admits he has children and is married “in our minds”
• 02:21:15 – Lupe calls to disagree with the hosts, stating women are sexual beings but have to be more selective than men. Admits for men sex would be at the top of priorities, while for women it would be protection and provision
• 02:23:58 – Another caller (Lupe continuing) mentions playing in bands in Houston and being worried about 23andMe potentially revealing unknown children
• 02:28:41 – Final caller wins backup tickets, mentions attending the back room for 25 cent hot dogs

“This or That” segment:

• 02:00:23 – Informal “this or that” discussion where Chewy asks which women would prefer: being lusted over so much that their partner isn’t attracted to anyone else, OR having a partner who feels so guilty they could never cheat

Predictions made during this portion:

• 01:52:00 – Bob suggests the rise in marriages is just a “post-COVID bump” and a correction from people who delayed marriages during the pandemic
• 02:11:58 – Matt predicts “eventually your loneliness will allow you to settle” when talking to Chewy about marriage

Summary:

The final portion of the show opens with the hosts discussing various quirky news stories, including a man living on trains in Germany and issues with Austin’s limited public transportation system. Matt shares a frustrating experience trying to take the train to a soccer match, where he was turned away from a full train only to be rescued by a bus that appeared shortly after. This leads to jokes about Austin’s single-train system that doesn’t even connect the convention center to the airport.

The conversation shifts to more serious relationship territory with a story about a long-distance trucker who discovered through DNA tests that none of his three children were biologically his, despite his wife’s continued pregnancies while he was away for most of the year. The hosts express both sympathy and bewilderment at the situation, with Matt noting that basic math should have raised red flags earlier. This segues into a discussion about “burglary tourism,” where organized crime groups from South America are allegedly flying into cities like Los Angeles to commit high-end burglaries before returning home with their profits.

The centerpiece of this segment is an extended “Toxic Tuesday” discussion about marriage statistics and relationships. Chewy presents data showing that marriage rates, which dropped to 5.1 per 1,000 people in 2020, have rebounded to 6.2 per 1,000 by 2022, while divorce rates have declined from 4 per 1,000 in 2000 to 2.4 per 1,000 in 2022. This sparks a lengthy debate about why people get married, what they sacrifice, and the differences between male and female priorities in relationships. Matt candidly admits his biggest hesitation about marriage was giving up sex with other women, while also acknowledging that desire doesn’t disappear after marriage. The conversation becomes increasingly philosophical, touching on companionate versus romantic marriage, the impact of dating apps, and whether younger generations view marriage as essential.

Throughout the discussion, Bob’s multiple marriages become a recurring joke, though he defends himself by noting he’s been with his current wife for 25 years and takes responsibility for one of his divorces while claiming the other wasn’t his fault. Several callers weigh in, including “Tesla Dan” who notes that marriage licenses cost $35 while divorces cost around $5,000, and Lupe who argues that women are just as sexual as men but must be more selective. The hosts carefully navigate the conversation, acknowledging both biological and social differences while trying not to stereotype either gender.

The show concludes with the hosts giving away tickets to a screening of “Bloody and Bruised: The Back Room Story,” a documentary about Austin’s controversial metal venue. They emphasize this is a friends-and-family screening with limited seats bearing the station’s name, making it crucial that winners actually attend. The final caller wins backup tickets by mentioning he used to go to the Back Room for 25-cent hot dogs, which convinces the hosts of his genuine connection to the venue. They also preview an upcoming segment for tomorrow’s show featuring their intern “Big Al,” who has created a March Madness-style bracket pitting song characters against each other, and mention that the 30-year-old intern, who has never driven and is on the autism spectrum, has expressed feeling lonely and wanting to meet someone.