🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 05-31-2024

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Tacos – Audience member brought tacos for the hosts (00:27.337)
• Sandwiches – Matt waited for Chewie to get “big, long, thick, round, muscular, veiny sandwiches” (08:08.461)
• Moons over Miami from Denny’s mentioned (05:26.072)
• Bread/gluten – Chewie discusses stopping eating bread due to stomach inflammation (08:42.022 – 09:04.386)
• Wine – Discussion about wine as possibly the first processed food (09:55.098)
• Gum and Werther’s – In Click Click Boom segment about Biden/Trump (27:44.094 – 30:08.748)
• Peanut butter and jelly sandwich – Biden making sandwiches in White House kitchen discussion (31:04.789)
• Baconator from Wendy’s – Matt’s story about Kevin Bacon (49:58.597 – 50:32.404)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• SAC (Strategic Air Command) – Bob’s dad’s military service and patches (11:44.219 – 12:47.643)
• Political/Presidential debate content including discussion of Trump conviction (“our country died yesterday” – 07:05.526)
• Austin traffic and rain affecting morning commute (01:31.910 – 05:51.745)
• Radio personnel changes – Someone stepping down making Bob “longest-reigning airman in the city of Austin” (03:38.970 – 03:58.242)

“Click Click Boom” segment about:

The segment was a BuzzFeed quiz titled “I’m genuinely curious if you prefer Joe Biden or Donald Trump in these 25 completely random scenarios” (18:31.273 – 32:16.222). Clickbait scenarios mentioned include:

• Who is more likely to forget one of their kids’ birthdays (20:30.068)
• Who is more likely to fall for an email phishing scam (24:44.094)
• Who is more likely to lie about having only one piece of gum left (27:40.280)
• Who is more likely to forget to take frozen chicken out of the freezer (30:10.347)

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• Chewie introducing the hosts with elaborate descriptions (01:17.960 – 03:10.760)
• Bob’s “stolen valor” jacket discussion – Navy Nomex jacket with velcro for patches (04:04.127 – 12:47.643)
• SAC/sack jokes – “I have some of my dad’s old sack” leading to juvenile humor (11:44.219 – 13:22.106)
• Bob’s “battle-housing Legion” and “b-hole” jokes (13:00.044 – 13:27.231)
• Matt’s Kevin Bacon/Sydney Sweeney factor – Bob having a “Sydney Sweeney factor of one” because he was in Spy Kids 3 with Glenn Powell (48:15.464 – 49:14.998)
• “How did Bob finally get his wife to finish? Baconator” joke (51:03.185 – 51:10.575)

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers during this portion.

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

Bob Fonseca delivered his Rock and Roll News segment starting at timestamp 32:02.161, opening with his signature introduction as “Rock’s last great reporter.” The segment covered multiple stories from the rock world, beginning with Roger Daltrey’s stance on avatars. Daltrey stated he would not want his avatar performing after his death, despite the recent trend of hologram performances. Bob noted the irony that someone was offering to continue making money for Daltrey’s family after he’s gone, but he refused.

The segment heavily featured Lenny Kravitz news, with Bob repeatedly ringing the “Lenny Bell” for updates. Bob followed up on his exclusive story from the previous day about Kravitz being celibate for nearly 20 years since breaking up with Lisa Bonet. Ice-T weighed in on this news, stating “Sex is weird to me. I love to fuck a lot,” providing a stark contrast to Kravitz’s lifestyle choice. Bob also mentioned a New York Times headline reading “Lenny can’t believe he’s 60,” adding to the Kravitz coverage.

Other music news included Eminem dropping a new single called “Houdini,” which previews his upcoming album “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace).” This marks his first studio album track since 2020, with the video featuring cameos from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Shane Gillis, and Pete Davidson. Pearl Jam was mentioned for debuting Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt” in their current tour setlist, and Jane’s Addiction announced their first tour with the original lineup including David Navarro.

Bob discussed Wilco’s new EP release following their recent album “Cousin,” which he speculated was a nod to the band Chicago (both being Chicago-based bands). Madonna made news for being sued by a fan for showing adult films on background screens during her Celebration tour without warning, which Bob called “pornography without warning” or “P-W-W.” The lawsuit could potentially become a class action case.

The segment concluded with movie news intersecting with rock, as Bob discussed Tom Cruise and Top Gun 3. Since Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” appeared in both Top Gun films, Bob justified including the news that the Top Gun 3 script is finished. Bob mentioned his connection to the franchise through co-starring with Glenn Powell in Spy Kids 3, giving him a “Sydney Sweeney factor of one” since Powell is now starring with Sweeney. Bob noted this is the first summer in decades without a Tom Cruise May release, though he’s keeping his name in the news with the Top Gun 3 announcement.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

No specific rock and roll salute mentioned during this portion.

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

• The Who (Roger Daltrey)
• Lenny Kravitz
• Eminem
• Nine Inch Nails
• Pearl Jam
• Jane’s Addiction
• Wilco
• Chicago (referenced in connection to Wilco)
• Madonna
• Kenny Loggins
• The Doors (referenced briefly)

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

The show opened with Matt and Chewie holding down the fort while Bob was stuck in Austin’s rainy traffic. Chewie delivered elaborate, humorous introductions for each host, building anticipation before Bob finally arrived wearing a controversial Navy Nomex jacket with velcro patches that sparked jokes about “stolen valor.” The hosts discussed the morning’s heavy rain affecting traffic, with Matt noting this actually helps their ratings since 20% of the city tunes in during their commute. An audience member named Manny brought tacos, and there was discussion about Matt’s missed sandwich lunch with Chewie the previous day due to Chewie’s “Irish goodbye.”

The main content segment was “Click Click Boom,” featuring a BuzzFeed quiz comparing Joe Biden and Donald Trump in random scenarios. Despite Bob’s initial reluctance to get political, the hosts engaged with questions about who would forget their kids’ birthdays, fall for email phishing scams, lie about having gum, and forget to defrost chicken. The segment included both political commentary and attempts at bipartisan humor, with the hosts frequently disagreeing with the poll results. Matt and Chewie bonded over their shared belief that there should be age limits for presidents, agreeing both candidates have exceeded reasonable age limits by about 15 years.

Throughout the show, running jokes included extensive military humor about Bob’s SAC (Strategic Air Command) patches leading to juvenile “sack” jokes, discussions about bread and gluten sensitivity, and Matt’s connection to actor Glenn Powell through Spy Kids 3. The hosts maintained their signature dynamic of playful banter, with Bob performing his introductions, Matt providing historical context (sometimes incorrectly), and Chewie playing the skeptical mediator. The show demonstrated their strong ratings success while navigating potentially controversial political content through humor rather than serious commentary.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 05-31-2024 (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about (with timestamps)

• 54:36 – Denny’s Moons Over My Hammy mentioned
• 1:08:33-1:10:18 – Extensive discussion of grocery pricing including:
• Target slashing prices on 1500 items
• Walgreens lowering prices on 1,300 items
• Walmart rollbacks up to 45%
• Aldi repricing sirloin steak from $8.49 to $6.99
• Discussion of Target vs Walmart as grocery stores
• 1:23:38-1:41:35 – McDonald’s $5 value meal discussion (McDouble or McChicken, 4-piece nuggets, medium fries, medium drink)

News stories talked about during this portion (with timestamps)

• 1:08:52-1:09:06 – Sun Spa massage business on Pond Springs Road closed by Texas Attorney General’s office for human trafficking (second closure in a year)
• 1:09:06 – AG’s office estimates over 1,000 illicit massage businesses in Texas
• 1:11:27-1:12:46 – Austin City Council approved resolution to improve building permit process
• 1:13:13 – UT Longhorn softball team beat Stanford in College World Series
• 1:13:37-1:23:38 – Major story: The Horn and KOKE FM transitioning from terrestrial radio to digital streaming only, effective June 1st, 2024
• 1:30:11 – Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts
• 1:31:21 – Department of Justice suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation

Predictions made during this portion

• 1:19:15-1:19:45 – Bob predicts that internet-only radio stations can “just make up numbers” for listenership without accountability

Interesting facts shared during this portion

• 57:53-58:15 – Hosts discussing planned trip to see Dead & Company at the Sphere in Las Vegas
• 1:14:04 – Bob Cole has been the longest-running continuous morning show host in Austin on terrestrial radio
• 1:19:15 – Bob Fonseca becomes Austin’s longest-running terrestrial morning show host after KOKE FM goes off-air
• 1:17:02-1:18:00 – Discussion of how consolidators hire cheap talent for multiple stations using fake names

Phone callers this portion

No phone callers during this portion.

Funny or memorable quotes this portion

• 56:26 – Bob: “minimum effort, maximum reward. That’s what’s gotten us where we are.”
• 57:27 – “Where were you when you found out that the lead singer of Sublime had passed away?”
• 1:01:31 – Mock Italian impression: “My dad was Italian. I also am Italian. My name is Sebastian Maniscalco.”
• 1:06:19 – “Hey Lenny, you want to go drive over 55 miles an hour? That’s crazy.”
• 1:15:15 – Reading KOKE FM’s announcement: “We are thrilled to announce a transformative evolution”
• 1:23:08 – “We are thrilled to announce we’re going to the internet.”
• 1:42:06 – Bob: “I’m Austin’s longest running, living, on-air personality right now, and you are the personality that’s had the most strokes.”

Guests in the studio or special visitors

No guests or special visitors during this portion.

Recurring jokes or gags

• Throughout – Running joke about Bob doing bad Italian impressions (Sebastian Maniscalco, Guido Sarducci impressions)
• 54:05-57:00 – Ongoing bit about Bob’s “Rock and Roll News” segment running too long or not having enough content
• 1:03:33-1:07:27 – Extended joke about Bob saying he can’t go to Vegas because of Sebastian Maniscalco show
• 1:37:43 – Saco and Franzetti callback – described as “10 year old callback”

“This or That” segment

1:23:08-1:41:45 – “In Touch Much” head-to-head game hosted by Chuy

Questions and Answers:

• U.S. representative known as “Beach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body” – Matt: Marjorie Taylor Greene (CORRECT)
• Name of Eminem’s new single – Matt: Still Slim Shady (WRONG) / Bob: (couldn’t remember) – Answer: Houdini
• Who said “one times one equals two” – Matt: Terrence Howard (CORRECT)
• Man who got away in white Bronco – Bob: OJ Simpson (CORRECT)
• Trump guilty on how many counts – Bob: 34 felonies (CORRECT)
• Two businesses DOJ is suing – Matt: Ticketmaster and Live Nation (CORRECT)
• Luxury designer using celeb lookalikes – Multiple wrong guesses – Answer: Alexander Wang
• Mad Max movie that flopped – Matt: Furiosa (CORRECT)
• Female rapper linked with WWE – Answer: Sexy Red (no one got it)
• McDonald’s $5 value meal items – Matt: Got all 4 items correct (4 points)

Final Score: Matt won

5 Paragraph Summary

The second third of the show featured extensive discussion about a planned Vegas trip to see Dead & Company at the Sphere that immediately ran into complications. Less than 24 hours after the hosts agreed to go, Bob announced he couldn’t make the chosen date (August 9th) because he had already purchased tickets to see Sebastian Maniscalco with his friend “Crazy Lenny” who was visiting from Baltimore. This led to much ribbing from Matt and Chuy, with elaborate Italian impressions mocking Bob’s commitment to the comedian. Bob eventually agreed to reschedule with Lenny and go on the Vegas trip, showing the hosts’ commitment to their new policy of “saying yes” to opportunities after regretting missing a chance to hang out with Jason Momoa.

The biggest news of the day was the announcement that KOKE FM would be leaving terrestrial radio and going digital-only starting June 1st, 2024. The hosts read from KOKE’s announcement describing it as a “transformative evolution” and “thrilled” decision, which Matt and Bob saw as corporate spin for an unfortunate situation. This meant Bob Cole, who had been Austin’s longest-running continuous morning show host, would no longer be on the air. By default, this made Bob Fonseca Austin’s new longest-running terrestrial morning show host, though the hosts joked about asterisks and technicalities. They extended an invitation to KOKE FM listeners to tune in to their show and promised to include country content in the following week’s programming.

Other news discussed included the Texas Attorney General’s office shutting down another illicit massage business (the Sun Spa on Pond Springs Road), making it the second such closure in a year with an estimated 1,000 such businesses statewide. The hosts also covered grocery stores slashing prices for summer, with Target, Walmart, Walgreens, and Aldi all offering significant discounts on various items. Austin City Council approved a resolution to improve the building permit process, which the hosts noted was desperately needed after Amy’s Ice Cream announced they would no longer build locations within Austin city limits due to prohibitive costs and bureaucracy.

The “In Touch Much” head-to-head game, hosted by Chuy, tested Matt and Bob’s knowledge of current pop culture and news events. Questions ranged from Marjorie Taylor Greene being called “Beach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body” to Trump’s 34 felony convictions, the Department of Justice suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation, and the details of McDonald’s new $5 value meal. Matt ultimately won the contest, correctly identifying items like Terrence Howard’s controversial math claims and the movie “Furiosa” flopping at the box office, while both hosts struggled with questions about luxury designer Alexander Wang and female rapper Sexy Red.

Throughout this portion, the hosts maintained their characteristic banter, including running jokes about Bob’s Italian impressions when discussing Sebastian Maniscalco, callbacks to obscure show history like “Saco and Franzetti,” and self-deprecating humor about the radio industry. Matt also shared concerns about his aging dog Lucy, who has suddenly declined in health, losing her hearing and mobility. The conversation balanced serious industry news about the changing radio landscape with the lighthearted, irreverent tone that defines the show, while also celebrating their continued ratings success even as competitors leave the airwaves.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show – Last Third (05-31-2024)

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:46:15 – Discussion about comfort underwear (not food related but notable)
• 01:51:34 – Lego Land mentioned at Grapevine Mills mall
• 01:52:15 – Discussion about a Lego Land visit being a “ripoff”
• 01:53:26 – Mentioned a skating rink and cocktails at “Playland”
• 01:56:42 – Discussion about cookie places (one unnamed cookie place didn’t provide samples)
• 01:57:02 – Mentioned “Massage Austin” (a massage place that got busted)
• 01:58:04 – Pot Daddy pottery place mentioned
• 02:01:12 – Home Slice sandwich discussed
• 02:17:19 – TGI Fridays in Fort Worth recommended by friend Parker
• 02:17:52 – Valentina’s mentioned (was closed when someone tried to visit)
• 02:19:04 – Red Lobster mentioned in context of private equity problems

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 02:11:42 – Major news: KOKE FM transitioning from terrestrial radio to streaming-only starting June 1st. The station was locally owned by Bob Cole and others, but their transmitters were bought out. They will continue streaming via cokefm.com, the KOKE app, hornfm.com, The Horn app, and smart speakers
• 01:57:00 – Reference to a “rub and tug” massage place called “Massage Austin” that got busted

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:47:13 – Matt’s in-laws’ car got stolen, so he had to use vacation money to help them buy a car instead of going to the Pacific Northwest
• 01:47:47 – Matt’s “vacation” is now going to Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas
• 01:51:27 – There’s a Meow Wolf location at Grapevine Mills mall (across from Lego Land)
• 01:55:42 – The ATX Plug Instagram account has 28,000 followers
• 01:56:05 – Austin Tourist Instagram account has 350,000 followers
• 02:03:23 – Discussion about how influencers emphasize wrong syllables to keep viewers engaged
• 02:16:51 – KOKE FM was one of the last chunks of locally-owned radio in Austin
• 02:17:32 – It’s much more expensive to stream music than to play it over broadcast

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:46:15 – Matt joking about his wife entering the “comfort panty phase of life”
• 01:50:15 – Discussion about trying to find “children’s strength Molly” for kids
• 01:52:29 – Story about Matt winning an argument with his wife about Lego Land being a ripoff, calling it worth the $800-$900 spent just to be right
• 01:52:42 – Dark humor about “hotel sex” with kids in the room
• 01:53:00 – Bob joking that their numbers went down after sex jokes, “but went down to number 69”
• 01:56:41 – Chewy attempting influencer voice for Army Navy store: “Are you looking for boots, jackets, and a touch of homophobia? Visit us at the Army Navy store”
• 02:01:56 – Multiple attempts by Chewy to do influencer-style content promotion for Alpine Coaster, with coaching from Bob and Matt
• 02:04:00 – Discussion of potential Instagram names including “The True ATX,” with debate about using Spanish name vs. English
• 02:06:00 – Bob’s bizarre influencer-style pizza commercial read at very low volume
• 02:11:50 – Matt’s alternative, honest version of KOKE FM’s press release about going streaming-only
• 02:14:45 – Discussion about Chewy potentially seeing “Bob Cole at the plasma center”

Guests on the show:

• 02:27:16 – Jason Momoa (replay of interview from previous day) – Discussed his vodka brand Melee, his band “oof-ta-ta-ta,” upcoming shows at Stubbs (7:30 PM Friday) and Twin Liquors on Hancock (11 AM – 1:30 PM Saturday)

Callers this portion:

• 02:27:47 – Call-in opportunity offered for Nick Swardson tickets (512-834-0937, keyword “Aquaman”)

Predictions made during this portion:

• 02:12:21 – Matt predicts the owner will call about them playing country music after seeing song reports
• 02:16:05 – Discussion suggests KOKE FM streaming may not be sustainable long-term due to high streaming costs

Facts of the Day from their segment:

• No formal “Facts of the Day” segment in this portion

Summary

This final third of the show began with personal banter as Matt discussed his disappointing vacation plans, having to use his Pacific Northwest trip money to help his in-laws after their car was stolen. Instead of an exotic getaway, he’s taking his family to Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas, where they plan to visit the Meow Wolf installation at Grapevine Mills mall. The conversation evolved into a discussion about influencer culture when Chewy showed videos from accounts like “The ATX Plug” and “Austin Tourist,” leading the hosts to explore whether Chewy should start his own Austin activity account.

The most substantive content came when the hosts tackled major industry news: longtime Austin country station KOKE FM announced it would cease terrestrial broadcasting on June 1st, transitioning to streaming-only. The hosts, particularly Matt, expressed frustration with the radio business and private equity’s role in dismantling locally-owned stations. Bob Cole’s station represented one of the last bastions of local ownership and Texas music in Austin. Despite their disappointment, they welcomed KOKE listeners and announced plans to incorporate some country music content into their rock show as a “welcome basket” for displaced listeners.

The show’s comedic highlight involved multiple attempts by Chewy to create influencer-style content, with Bob and Matt coaching him on delivery techniques. They dissected how influencers speak, emphasizing wrong syllables and maintaining viewer engagement through unconventional pacing. Chewy struggled through several mock promotions, from the Alpine Coaster in New Braunfels to Home Slice pizza, while the hosts provided increasingly absurd feedback. Bob demonstrated by doing a barely-audible pizza commercial, explaining that low volume forces viewers to turn up their devices, keeping them engaged longer.

The show concluded with a replay of their previous day’s interview with Jason Momoa, who discussed his award-winning vodka brand Melee (named best vodka in the world by Forbes), his eight-year development process with friend Blaine Halverson, and his band “oof-ta-ta-ta” performing at Stubbs. Momoa proved gracious and down-to-earth, discussing everything from grocery shopping to the Montana water source that makes his vodka unique. The hosts expressed genuine appreciation for the interview, noting it was Momoa’s only radio appearance during his Austin visit.

Throughout this segment, the show maintained its characteristic blend of crude humor, industry insight, and genuine Austin pride. The hosts’ frustration with corporate radio’s evolution felt authentic, as did their support for fellow broadcasters facing industry challenges. Their ability to pivot from discussing “comfort panties” and inappropriate jokes to thoughtful media criticism demonstrated the show’s range, while their encouragement of Chewy’s potential influencer career showed their commitment to creative development despite constant teasing.