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Analysis of Matt & Bob 06-03-2024 Transcript (First Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Chipotle – discussion about portion sizes and people filming their orders (10:31-13:30)
• Freebirds – Chewy mentions getting a super monster burrito (10:31)
• Cabo Bob’s – mentioned as comparison to Chipotle (11:13)
• Taco Deli – Bob discusses eating there twice a week, mentions habanero sauce addiction (15:15-17:47)
• Amaya’s – mentioned as a restaurant where they might invite Chewy (10:06)
• El Dorado – mentioned as a restaurant (10:06)
• Buddy’s – mentioned as a restaurant (10:06)

“Click Click Boom” segment:

The Click Click Boom segment starts at approximately 18:07. Bob offers Chewy two options and they choose to discuss:

Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums of All Time (chosen topic):

• #11 (reference point): Metallica – Ride the Lightning (1984)
• #10: Pantera – Vulgar Display of Power (1992)
• #9: Ozzy Osbourne – Blizzard of Oz (1980)
• #8: Megadeth – Peace Sells, But Who’s Buying? (1986)
• #7: Motörhead – No Remorse (1984)
• #6: Slayer – Reign in Blood (1986)
• #5: Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath (1970)
• #4: Iron Maiden – The Number of the Beast (1982)
• #3: Judas Priest – British Steel (1980)
• #2: Metallica – Master of Puppets (1986)
• #1: Black Sabbath – Paranoid (1970)

Alternative option (not chosen): Seven awesome Croc alternatives for summer

Funny moments or memorable quotes:

• Bob introduces the show as “Chewie and the Man” since Matt is on vacation, complete with their own theme song (05:00)
• Bob: “He’s like the son I never had. Well, I have three sons, but he’s like the fourth son that never came to me and asked me for anything.” (01:48)
• Bob admits he “smell[s] like chlorine” (02:41)
• Discussion about Bob’s college fund: “I got two boys through college with the 529… But sorry, Dylan, got nothing left for you, my friend.” (06:07)
• Bob discovering AI music creation with his son Dylan (06:46-08:25)
• Bob joking about his lack of college money: “I’ve run out of college money” (06:05)
• Chewy: “I feel like I spent the weekend saying goodbye to some good food because this month of June, I’m going to be real strict.” Bob: “I’ll join you in that” (09:52)
• Bob on the shrinkflation discussion: “I’m sure they sent them somewhere in like Naples, Florida or something to go to Spooning Academy.” (12:04)
• Bob admits to owning Black Sabbath Paranoid: “On CD if it counts… You know, it’s one of those nice price, then you get in the bin… For $5 at Walmart.” (37:03)
• Bob on metal music: “I am not cutting the sleeves off of any of my t-shirts to go to OzFest.” (35:29)

Phone callers this portion:

None in this portion of the show.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob Fonseca presents himself as “Rock’s last great reporter” and covers several significant stories in the rock and roll world. He begins by promoting his YouTube channel, United States of Analog, which focuses on hi-fi gear analysis and is approaching 10,000 subscribers with fans from around the world, particularly the Netherlands.

The headline story concerns Wu-Tang Clan’s mysterious album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” which took six years to create and exists as only one physical copy. The album was originally sold to Martin Shkreli for approximately two million dollars, making it the world’s most expensive album at the time. The album is bound by a legal agreement preventing commercial exploitation until 2103, though it can be played at private listening parties.

The album will be on display at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania, Australia from June 15-24 as part of the “Name Dropping Exhibition.” Limited free tickets will be available for curated private listening sessions. Bob expresses curiosity about how the album will be transported and secured, comparing it to a briefcase handcuffed to someone’s arm.

Bob also covers Steve Miller’s reaction to being sampled by Eminem on the new song “Houdini,” which uses the classic “Abracadabra.” Steve Miller expressed his approval via social media, and Bob suggests this honor may be even more significant than a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Bob characterizes the song as having a “summer song of the summer kind of beat” and predicts it will be popular at lake and beach parties.

Additional stories include Slash performing blues covers at the Amoeba Music Festival in San Francisco, Duff McKagan announcing US tour dates and releasing a double live album, and the Rolling Stones performing “Emotional Rescue” for the first time in a decade at what Bob believes was Gillette Stadium. Bob also mentions receiving numerous stories about Lenny Kravitz, who performed at the Champions League final at Wembley.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

• Fort Worth, Texas gets a shout out when discussing Pantera (24:47)
• Rest in peace mention for Cliff Burton, Metallica’s bassist who died in 1986 (36:03)

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

• Wu-Tang Clan
• Eminem
• Steve Miller Band
• Slash
• Fleetwood Mac (old)
• Howling Wolf
• Elmore James
• Guns N’ Roses
• The Clash
• Duff McKagan
• The Rolling Stones
• Paul McCartney
• Lenny Kravitz

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

Matt Bearden is absent from the show, taking a short “72 hour turn and burn” vacation, leaving Bob Fonseca and Chewy to host as “Chewie and the Man.” The show opens with Bob giving Chewy an elaborate introduction and playing their own custom theme song. Bob discusses working with his tech-savvy son Dylan on creating AI-generated radio theme songs, expressing amazement at how quickly the technology can produce quality music. The hosts acknowledge recent changes in the radio business and welcome new listeners while maintaining their usual casual, conversational style.

A significant portion of the show focuses on food discussions, particularly around the shrinkflation controversy at Chipotle where customers are filming their orders and complaining about portion sizes on TikTok. Chewy announces he’s planning to be strict with his diet in June and mentions saying goodbye to good food over the weekend, including a super monster burrito from Freebirds. Bob shares his addiction to Taco Deli’s habanero sauce and discusses his preference for simple tacos over large burritos. The conversation includes debate over whether taking a half-full hot sauce bottle from a restaurant constitutes stealing.

The Click Click Boom segment features Bob and Chewy reviewing Rolling Stone’s top 10 heavy metal albums of all time. Bob admits to limited knowledge of heavy metal and struggles with distinguishing between subgenres, while Chewy demonstrates surprising familiarity with the albums, correctly guessing several entries including Megadeth’s “Peace Sells, But Who’s Buying?” and Metallica’s “Master of Puppets.” They discuss the evolution of metal from blues roots, with Bob pointing out that Black Sabbath started as a blues group in 1968. The segment includes debate about metal musicianship, with Chewy arguing that some of the best guitarists are in metal, while Bob questions the artistic merit of heavily distorted guitar work.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (06-03-2024) – Second Third

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Terry Black’s BBQ – Justin Timberlake reportedly stopped there before his concert, mentioned he was “moving a little slow” and blamed Terry Black’s (01:11:04-01:11:17)
• Players – Bob suggested getting burgers there before visiting the Bullock Museum (01:12:28-01:12:38)
• Southside Market – Bob mentioned potentially spending $20 for lunch there (01:18:19-01:18:26)
• Freebirds – Chewy mentioned eating there at Hancock Center location (01:09:42)
• Beans – Manny called in discussing his addiction to all types of beans: refried, charro, white beans, black beans, kidney beans, baked beans, lima beans, lentils (01:26:57-01:27:31)
• Casio watches comparison – Bob joked about choosing between a $20 Casio watch or a $20 lunch at Southside Market (01:18:19-01:18:30)

News Stories Discussed

• Lenny Kravitz performance – 60-year-old Kravitz performed a six-minute set (three songs) at the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium before Real Madrid vs. Dortmund match; performed “Fly Away” and “Are You Gonna Go My Way” (53:15-55:05)
• U2/Bono Glasgow incident – During a U2 concert in Glasgow, Scotland, Bono asked for total quiet, then slowly clapped his hands saying “every time I clap my hands, a child in Africa dies” – someone yelled “stop clapping then” (56:02-56:22)
• Lady Bird Lake treatment – Austin treating toxic blue-green algae in Lady Bird Lake using lanthanum modified bentonite (a clay material that binds phosphorous); affects paddle boarders and kayakers (01:08:18-01:09:00)
• Jason Momoa visit – Jason Momoa was in town Friday at Twin Liquors (Hancock Center location), had long lines, then played at Stubbs (01:09:15-01:10:02)
• Justin Timberlake concert – JT performed in Austin over the weekend, stopped at Terry Black’s for barbecue before the show (01:10:48-01:11:17)
• Bullock Museum exhibit – Low-riding Carros y Cultura exhibit opened at the Bullock Museum, running until September 2nd; showcases seven cars and five bikes with chrome and multicolored upholstery (01:11:52-01:12:27)
• US Postal Service Dog Bite Rankings – USPS released 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign data; dog attacks on postal employees rose to more than 5,800 cases last year (01:29:33-01:40:00)

Interesting Facts Shared

• Blue Angels precision flying – Blue Angels can fly F-18 Hornets at 400 miles per hour within 18 inches of each other; close enough that pilots could theoretically touch the wing of adjacent planes (01:02:24-01:02:43)
• Bergstrom Air Force Base history – Before becoming Austin’s international airport, the area was Bergstrom Air Force Base; the round Hilton building was 12th Air Force headquarters (58:58-59:29)
• Military field watches – During WWII, the Army issued field watches to soldiers; caller David’s great-grandfather served in 10th Mountain Division and his field watch sparked David’s collection (01:22:15-01:23:51)
• Casio watch features – $20 Casio watches can keep better time than a Rolex, with 10-year batteries and features like international time, stopwatches, timers, and backlighting (01:15:13-01:17:12)
• Kangal dog bite force – The Kangal shepherd dog has the most powerful jaws with a bite force of 743 pounds per square inch (01:31:17-01:32:33)
• Tosa Inu breed – Japanese breed cross-bred with European dogs to create an “undefeatable breed for dog fighting” with bite strength of 556 PSI (01:37:36-01:37:53)

Phone Callers

• David Duran – Military veteran called in about his addiction to collecting old military jackets from different countries; currently stationed in Northern New York with 10th Mountain Division; owns a Ben Roos field watch (replica of Vietnam War-era watch) for $560; had a Hamilton watch break during deployment in Syria; discussed military watch collecting (01:20:31-01:25:07)
• Manny – Regular caller who was locked out of the studio; discussed his food addiction, particularly beans of all varieties; made some risqué jokes that had to be edited; mentioned watching an old man tease him with a WWII military watch (01:25:45-01:29:30)

Funny or Memorable Quotes

• Chewy on Bob’s watch collection: “I’m gonna find a way to test this and see… You never watch Frasier?” (switching topics abruptly) (01:06:15-01:06:35)
• Bob on Bono incident: “Every time I clap my hands, a child in Africa dies” / Audience member: “Well, stop clapping, then” (56:13-56:16)
• Chewy comparing watches to food memories: “The memory remains” (quoting Metallica about food vs. watches) (01:20:01-01:20:13)
• Bob’s narrowcasting to his wife: “Hey, babe, could you take that check that’s on the black table… so they don’t throw my 94 year old dad out on the street” (57:26-58:00)
• Chewy on Bob’s Casio collection: “You have one arm” (commenting on Bob owning 15 watches) (01:16:52)
• Manny on watches: “Bob, you’re the only Bob I know. That other Bob, Bob Osso, I never heard of him” (01:28:52-01:29:06)
• Bob on Chihuahuas: “What a useless animal” after being bitten three separate times by Chihuahuas (01:39:33-01:39:35)

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• Bob’s watch obsession – Running theme throughout the segment about Bob’s new addiction to collecting $20 Casio watches from Walmart; comparing watch purchases to skipping meals (multiple timestamps)
• Chewy’s food obsession – Constant references to Chewy thinking about food, transitioning every topic to food, dreaming about food (01:05:04-01:05:12, 01:17:31-01:17:53)
• Matt’s absence – References to Matt being on a “turn-and-burn vacation” and Bob/Chewy holding down the show (01:12:57-01:13:13)
• Bob’s military background – Multiple references to growing up on Air Force bases, attending air shows, his father being Chief Master Sergeant (58:15-01:00:00)
• Manny’s daily calls – Reference to Manny calling so often he’s “almost an employee” (01:28:41-01:28:59)

5-Paragraph Summary

The second third of the June 3rd, 2024 Matt & Bob show featured Bob Fonseca and Chewy holding down the fort while Matt Bearden was on vacation. The segment opened with Bob wrapping up rock and roll news, discussing Lenny Kravitz’s performance at the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium and a humorous incident at a U2 concert in Glasgow where someone heckled Bono during his child poverty awareness moment. Bob also promoted his YouTube channel, United States Analog, looking for the 10,000th subscriber.

A major portion of the show focused on Bob’s newest addiction: collecting $20 Casio watches from Walmart. Bob explained how he had gotten back into hi-fi audio during the pandemic, which led to starting a YouTube channel, but now that hobby had become work. Seeking a new obsession, he discovered the world of affordable watches, particularly Casio models with interesting backstories. He enthusiastically described owning 15 different Casios, including models worn by Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible and Marty McFly in Back to Future, each costing less than a meal at a barbecue restaurant. Bob even proposed taking Chewy on a show trip to Seattle in October to see the Blue Angels air show.

The Blue Angels discussion revealed Bob’s deep military background, growing up on various Air Force bases including Bergstrom Air Force Base (now Austin’s airport) where his father worked as Chief Master Sergeant. Bob watched a documentary about the Blue Angels precision flying team and shared fascinating facts about how they fly F-18 Hornets at 400 mph within 18 inches of each other. Despite Chewy’s skepticism and food-focused interjections, Bob remained passionate about the topic and eager to attend an air show for the first time in 30 years.

The local news segment covered several Austin stories, including the city’s treatment of toxic blue-green algae in Lady Bird Lake, Justin Timberlake’s visit to Terry Black’s BBQ before his concert, and Jason Momoa’s appearance at Twin Liquors. The Bullock Museum’s new Low-riding Carros y Cultura exhibit featuring chrome-detailed cars and bikes was also highlighted. Phone caller David Duran, a military veteran with the 10th Mountain Division, shared his passion for collecting military jackets and field watches, connecting with Bob over their shared interest in military timepieces and gear.

The show concluded with a detailed discussion of the US Postal Service’s dog bite rankings, revealing over 5,800 postal workers were bitten in 2023. Los Angeles led with 65 bites, followed by Houston with 56. Bob shared the top 10 dog breeds most likely to bite, revealing his personal trauma of being bitten by Chihuahuas three separate times, including once during a children’s playdate. The segment featured regular caller Manny discussing his food addiction, particularly his love of all types of beans, while making characteristically colorful comments that required editing. The chemistry between Bob and Chewy carried the show effectively despite Matt’s absence, with their contrasting obsessions—Bob’s watches versus Chewy’s food fixation—providing entertaining radio throughout.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (06-03-2024) – Final Third

Callers this portion:

• Renee (01:42:01) – Former postal carrier discussing dog bites, called to support Bob’s position on small dogs being more aggressive. Has been retired after almost 40 years with the Postal Service and receives a pension.
• Tesla Dan (01:49:09) – Called about California considering a per-mile driving tax for EVs. Later called about being mauled by a Boston Terrier as a child and being bitten three times this year by dogs.
• Second caller (01:58:05) – Called to confirm Texas already charges $400 per year to register an EV (up from $200). Also shared being mauled by a Boston Terrier at age 8.
• Record player caller (01:59:00) – Called asking Bob for help finding someone to repair an old record player from the 1930s.
• Magnet fishing caller (02:07:36) – Has the same magnet fishing kit they were discussing, went to Hornsby Bend, looking for handguns, best find was a shopping cart.
• Adrian and Fabian (02:12:25) – Competed in WWE trivia contest for tickets.
• Divorced caller (02:23:09) – Divorced and remarried the same person after getting “caught up in the same place with our kids and grandkids.”

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Menudo and tamales (01:46:11) – Renee mentions loving when Chewy talks about where to get good menudo and tamales
• Cooking tips (01:46:11) – Renee mentions enjoying Bob’s and Matt’s cooking tips
• Orange juice (02:06:05) – Story about orange juice prices skyrocketing and manufacturers considering using alternative fruits

News stories talked about during this portion:

• California EV tax (01:49:12) – California considering a 0.033 cents per mile driving tax as electric vehicles reduce gas tax revenue. Orange juice hit $3.68 per pound in April (33% markup), 210% increase from January 2021.
• Orange juice shortage (02:06:05) – Global shortage of oranges causing soaring prices, with manufacturers considering alternative fruits. Driven by drought, disease, and demand. 12-ounce frozen concentrate cans now $4.25.
• Magnet fishing find (02:01:05) – New York couple (James Cain and Barbie Agostini) found safe with $100,000 in cash while magnet fishing. NYPD told them no crime was attached and they could keep it.
• Divorce showers trend (02:20:16) – Trending practice of having divorce showers/registries similar to wedding showers to help people replace items lost in divorce.

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Postal carrier pension (01:46:34) – Postal workers get pensions after retirement; caller had almost 40 years of service.
• Magnet fishing equipment (02:03:08) – 1200 pound magnet fishing kit available on Amazon for $57.95 with next-day delivery. Includes two fishing magnets (double-sided), gloves, grappling hook, and cable.
• Texas EV registration fee (01:56:09) – Texas now charges $400/year to register an EV (up from $200 between September 1 and January 1).
• Orange juice preservation (02:07:19) – Orange juice can be frozen and preserved for up to two years.
• Quarry history (02:08:03) – The old quarry where Roaring Fork is located used to have cars and other items dumped in it back when it was on the outskirts of town.

Memorable moments during this portion:

• Pension conversation (01:46:31) – Renee revealing postal workers get pensions, with Bob and Chewy joking “Guess what, in radio? No pension” and “Guess what, everybody under 40? No pension.”
• Horn honking debate (01:52:05) – Extended discussion about needing two types of car horns – aggressive and non-aggressive. Comparisons to toilet flushes and suggestions of bird whistles or clown horns.
• Magnet fishing discovery (02:02:43) – Finding the $57.95 magnet fishing kit on Amazon and getting excited about the possibilities, only to have dreams crushed by caller who had caught nothing but a shopping cart.
• Record player from the 1930s (02:00:00) – Caller wanting to repair a huge console stereo from the 1930s, with Bob suggesting it would cost $300-500 and recommending donation to a museum instead.
• Wrestling trivia (02:12:25) – Fabian dominating the WWE trivia contest, knowing old-school wrestlers like Yokozuna and Doink the Clown.
• Divorced and remarried (02:23:09) – Caller who divorced and remarried the same person after encountering each other at a family gathering with kids and grandkids.

WWE Trivia Questions and Answers:

Questions asked:

• Old school sumo wrestler who turned professional? Answer: Yokozuna (Fabian correct)
• Wrestler whose gimmick was being a clown? Answer: Doink (Fabian correct)
• Champion who complained about Undertaker’s tombstone finisher in his first year? Answer: Hulk Hogan (Neither got it)
• What is Cody Rhodes’ finishing move? Answer: Crossroads (Adrian correct)
• Group that included Triple H, Shawn Michaels, X-Pac, and Road Dogg? Answer: D-Generation X (Adrian correct)
• Which old school wrestler should we thank for his service with a rank in his name? Answer: Sergeant Slaughter (Fabian correct)

Winner: Fabian (3-2)

Predictions made during this portion:

• Magnet fishing potential (02:04:13) – Bob and Chewy getting excited about possibly finding safes, jewelry, watches, and sunglasses through magnet fishing.

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show featured Chewy and Bob hosting in Matt’s absence, with significant listener interaction on topics ranging from aggressive dogs to magnet fishing. The show took several calls from listeners sharing personal experiences, including Renee, a retired postal carrier with almost 40 years of service who supported Bob’s position that small dogs are more aggressive than large breeds. The discussion about dog bites was particularly engaging, with multiple callers sharing stories of being attacked by chihuahuas and other small dogs rather than larger, supposedly more dangerous breeds.

A major thread throughout this segment involved California’s proposed per-mile tax on electric vehicles to offset lost gas tax revenue, which sparked discussion about how states will fund road maintenance as EV adoption increases. Tesla Dan called in about this topic, and another caller confirmed that Texas already charges $400 annually to register EVs. This led to broader conversations about the fairness of such taxes and whether EV drivers should pay the same amount as traditional vehicle owners for road infrastructure.

The hosts discovered magnet fishing kits on Amazon, sparking excitement about the possibility of finding valuable items in local waterways. They found a 1200-pound capacity kit for $57.95 and discussed potential locations around Austin. However, their enthusiasm was dampened when a caller who owns the same kit reported that his best find was merely a shopping cart after fishing at Hornsby Bend. Despite this reality check, the conversation highlighted the growing popularity of magnet fishing, especially after a New York couple recently found a safe containing $100,000.

The show also covered trending topics including the orange juice shortage driving prices up 210% since January 2021, and the emerging trend of “divorce showers” where recently divorced people hold registry parties similar to wedding showers to replace items lost in the divorce. This led to humorous discussion about what would be needed for a divorce registry and whether such celebrations are appropriate, with one caller revealing he had divorced and then remarried the same person after a family gathering.

The segment concluded with a WWE trivia contest between callers Adrian and Fabian competing for Monday Night Raw tickets at the Moody Center on August 12th. Fabian demonstrated impressive knowledge of wrestling history, correctly answering questions about Yokozuna, Doink the Clown, and Sergeant Slaughter to win 3-2. The contest featured a mix of old-school WWF questions and more current WWE knowledge, showcasing how wrestling fandom spans generations. Throughout the entire portion, the chemistry between Bob and Chewy kept the show entertaining despite Matt’s absence, with their genuine reactions and tangential conversations maintaining the show’s signature informal, conversational style.