🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 08-21-2024 Transcript (First Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 00:31.573 – Round Rock Donuts mentioned by Bob
• 04:43.157 – Bob FM station described as music “you probably hear when you’re in the dentist chair”
• 08:00.196 – Snarks (food) served at Bob FM’s 20th anniversary party
• 49:51.317 – Avocado mattress company (not food, but avocado mentioned)
• 57:40.513 – Avocado toast mentioned
• 58:59.071 – Free Birds World Burrito acquired by Sun Holdings
• 59:00.565 – Sun Holdings owns: Applebee’s, Arby’s, Burger King, Golden Corral, iHop, McAllister’s, Popeye’s, Taco Bueno
• 01:00:00.445 – HEB introducing tap to pay at Central Market locations
• 01:02:15.160 – Discussion about buying food stamps outside HEB

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 28:02.8 – James Taylor cut from Democratic National Convention performance due to time constraints
• 31:59.457 – Phil Collins potentially working on new music, updating studio at Lake Geneva home
• 35:10.050 – “Nothing But a Good Time” documentary about 80s hair metal coming to Paramount Plus September 17th
• 39:00.313 – The Black Crowes adding tour dates (including Austin at Moody Center)
• 42:15.302 – Mick Fleetwood headlining Maui Music and Food Experience (September 5th) to raise funds for 2023 wildfire victims
• 46:56.259 – Taylor Swift’s impact on UK economy – generated nearly $1 billion, affecting interest rates and inflation
• 52:17.017 – Study: Average person knows their day is ruined by 8:36 AM
• 58:59.071 – Free Birds World Burrito acquired by Sun Holdings
• 01:00:00.445 – HEB rolling out tap to pay at Central Market locations

What was the “Click Click Boom” segment about? Clickbait news mentioned:

• 12:01.573 – Segment about nighttime habits everyone should be doing (to help with morning grogginess)
• 12:04.211 – Habit #1: Prep for tomorrow (pack wallet, keys, plan outfit)
• 15:13.170 – Habit #2: Drink herbal tea (caffeine-free, one hour before bed)
• 16:05.301 – Habit #3: Only use your bed for sleep (not TV, phone, eating)
• Note: The segment got derailed into discussion about Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” lyrics and other tangents

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• 03:00.994 – Matt introduces Bob as someone who “does not smoke weed every day”
• 03:24.408 – Chewie joke: “He’ll take care of needs, ladies. But you’re going to have to reciprocate.”
• 05:10.050 – Discussion of Bob FM’s 20th anniversary with people dressing up as Bob Fonseca
• 06:00.351 – Bob: “I want to know how they felt being me.”
• 06:38.660 – Matt: “She’s of all your sons, she’s the best looking” (about Sarah dressed as Bob)
• 10:31.308 – Discussion of being “broken down to four key ingredients” (flatbill, glasses, jeans, Nikes, vinyl)
• 13:02.600 – Chewy gives Bob “the look” and Bob responds about dressing up like him
• 14:03.959 – Discussion of Chewy looking extra high/tired
• 18:15.445 – Highway to the Danger Zone lyrics debate – Matt thought it was “I went to the danger zone”
• 22:14.775 – “Whatever happened to Andrew Ridgely?” discussion
• 23:15.445 – Billy Idol Christmas album discussion
• 30:01.911 – Bob does Randy Newman impression: “You got a friend in me”
• 30:30.447 – Discussion of Epstein-Barr syndrome
• 32:02.200 – Phil Collins drum fill: “Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-bump-bump”
• 35:08.320 – Bob: “Nuno Bettencourt, one of the greatest names in rock and roll history”
• 38:15.445 – “W-A-S-P” pronunciation correction
• 41:02:15.160 – Chewy admits he buys food stamps from people

Phone callers this portion:

None mentioned in this portion.

5 Paragraph Summary of Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob Fonseca presented his Rock and Roll News segment beginning at timestamp 27:01.913, opening with his signature introduction as “Rock’s last great reporter.” He started by explaining that Wednesday typically has lighter rock news since rockers are recovering from weekend activities, with news picking up again as the weekend approaches.

The first major story covered James Taylor being cut from his performance at the Democratic National Convention. Taylor was scheduled to close Night 1 with a grand performance of Carole King’s “You Got a Friend,” complete with strings and chorus, but the event ran significantly over time due to lengthy applause breaks. Despite being disappointed, Taylor took to social media to express understanding about the situation, demonstrating grace under the circumstances. Bob noted that Taylor might have already left Chicago to return to New England for other commitments.

Bob then announced that Phil Collins may be working on new music for the first time in over 20 years. Producer and manager Simon Napier-Bell confirmed that the ex-Genesis frontman has been updating the studio at his home in Lake Geneva, Switzerland (the location made famous in Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water”). This revelation came during an interview for an upcoming documentary about London’s famous Marquee Club, where many British artists, including possibly Jimi Hendrix, got their start.

The segment continued with news about an upcoming Paramount Plus documentary called “Nothing But a Good Time” (with umlauts over the O), set to premiere September 17th. The documentary, based on Richard Bynstock and Tom Beaujure’s 500-page oral history book, will examine the 1980s rock explosion featuring interviews with members of Poison, Def Leppard, Guns N’ Roses, Quiet Riot, Skid Row, W.A.S.P., Great White, and others. Bob expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting he watches any rock documentary regardless of whether he likes the band because “you always learn something.”

Additional stories included The Black Crowes adding tour dates (with Bob accidentally revealing an Austin date at the Moody Center despite being asked to keep it quiet), and Mick Fleetwood headlining the inaugural Maui Music and Food Experience from September 5th onward to raise funds for the Pua Mamoa Foundation helping 2023 wildfire victims. Bob expressed concern about developers trying to buy up land in Hawaii from displaced homeowners. The segment concluded with “Rock and Roll News Jr.” featuring Taylor Swift’s economic impact on the UK, generating nearly $1 billion and potentially affecting interest rates and inflation. Bob gave a rock and roll salute to Todd (or Tom) Hott for sending him a story about Thin Lizzy.

Rock and Roll shoutout/salute:

• 46:55.991 – Todd/Tom Hott received a rock and roll salute for sending Bob a story about Thin Lizzy

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

• James Taylor
• Carole King
• Genesis
• Phil Collins (solo)
• Deep Purple (reference to “Smoke on the Water”)
• Jimi Hendrix
• Poison
• Def Leppard
• Guns N’ Roses
• Quiet Riot
• Skid Row
• W.A.S.P.
• Great White
• The Black Crowes
• Fleetwood Mac
• Stevie Nicks
• Band of Gypsies
• Rolling Stones (Daryl Jones mentioned)
• Taylor Swift
• Thin Lizzy (mentioned but story saved for next day)

3 Paragraph Summary of this portion (excluding Rock and Roll news):

The show opened with the hosts discussing back-to-school routines and general Wednesday exhaustion. Bob Fonseca recounted a Bob FM station’s 20th anniversary party where two employees (Sarah and Sam) dressed up as him, complete with flatbill hat, thick-framed glasses, jeans, and Nike shoes—with Sarah even carrying vinyl records for authenticity. This led to a humorous discussion about Bob’s “look” being distilled down to just four key elements, with Bob wondering if he was “that shallow” that he could be reduced to such simple components. The conversation revealed Bob’s surprise at having a recognizable signature style.

The hosts spent considerable time discussing nighttime habits that could improve morning routines, inspired by their collective grogginess. Matt presented findings from a study about preparation techniques including setting out clothes and belongings the night before, drinking herbal tea an hour before bed, and only using the bed for sleep. This segment derailed into various tangents including a lengthy debate about Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” lyrics (whether it’s “highway to” or “I went to” the danger zone), discussions about famous musical duos like Hall & Oates and Loggins & Messina, and an unexpected deep dive into Billy Idol’s Christmas album, which Bob owns on both CD and green vinyl.

Matt then presented research showing that the average American knows if their day is ruined by 8:36 AM, with people experiencing about four bad days per month (48 per year). The top five day-ruining factors before that time include waking up sick, sleeping poorly, waking with a headache, losing keys, and forgetting one’s phone. The hosts reflected on the importance of their morning show in helping listeners get past that critical 8:36 AM threshold. The segment concluded with food industry news about Free Birds World Burrito being acquired by Sun Holdings and HEB finally introducing tap-to-pay technology at Central Market locations, with Chewy casually mentioning he regularly buys food stamps from people outside grocery stores.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (08-21-2024) – Second Third

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Snooze (South Lamar location) – [01:10:41] Chewy mentioned visiting and getting a free flight of pancakes from a fan who worked there as a waitress
• Flight of pancakes – [01:10:41] Chewy received this free at Snooze
• Hash browns/spud – [01:11:00] Chewy ordered something with hash browns
• Four over-easy eggs (cooked over medium) – [01:11:06] Chewy’s breakfast order
• Dunkin’ Donuts – [01:10:23] Mentioned in context of National Radio Day
• Cabo Bob’s – [01:26:41] Gift card given away as part of a contest
• Costco hot dogs – [01:12:00] Discussion about visiting Costco
• Piñata shop (East Cesar Chavez) – [01:07:05] Final piñata shop being closed/demolished

News Stories Talked About During This Portion

• Jeffrey Bowen enters mayoral race – [01:03:05] Became the fifth candidate to enter Austin’s mayoral race, filing paperwork just before the 5 o’clock Monday deadline. His background appears to be NIMBY-oriented; he filed the lawsuit against Code Next and wants to slow down development in Austin
• UT Football ticket prices – [01:04:15] University of Texas has the highest resale ticket prices in the nation at an average of $349 per ticket for home games, beating defending champion Michigan Wolverines ($322). SEC’s average ticket price has climbed 58% from last year
• Piñata shop closure – [01:07:05] The final piñata shop on East Cesar Chavez was padlocked this week. Company 3423 Holdings locked out the veteran owner who had purchased it over 20 years ago. Plans to demolish and construct a two-story office. Owner stopped paying rent because repairs weren’t being made

Interesting Facts Shared During This Portion

• First telegraphed convention – [01:17:11] The answer was 1844 when a convention was first reported by telegraph
• First Catholic president – [01:20:15] JFK was discussed as the first Catholic president and sensation at his Democratic National Convention
• Harry Truman and Chicago – [01:22:03] In 1944, Harry Truman was the sensation of his convention. The band Chicago had a major hit in 1975 called “Harry Truman” (song title: “America Needs You, Harry Truman”)
• Eggs are healthy – [01:11:16] Discussion that eggs were maligned but are actually “the incredible, edible egg” and great for you, power-packed and portable
• Body fat percentage for abs – [01:27:38] You start showing abs around 16% body fat or less

“ABC’s of Me” Segment

Questions and Answers:

• For Matt – Resurrect a dead comedian, sacrifice a living one – [01:35:11]
• Would bring back: Andy Richie (former Funniest Person in Austin winner who died from brain tumor, has album “King Dingaling”)
• Would sacrifice: Wouldn’t say on air but hinted at someone who hurt a friend (appears to reference a well-known comedian)

• For Matt – Personality trait you hate most about yourself – [01:40:52]
• Being a “well actually” person – feels need to correct people even when it doesn’t matter
• Saying “uh” all the time while thinking
• His temper – hates that it ruins his day and others’ days
• Physical traits mentioned: sunken chicken chest, flat butt, hunched shoulders, large head with face in bottom third of skull

• For Matt – Only send one child to college scenario – [01:43:25]
• Would send daughter to college (doesn’t think she’ll graduate, loves fun and the world, wants to be “where the buildings are”)
• Son will get a full ride, so not saving money for him
• Daughter will probably move to New York, Paris, or London after graduation
• Son will probably stay at home forever

• For Chewy – Strain of choice at dispensary – [01:44:11]
• Answer: Girl Scout Cookies (pure strain, no hybrid)
• Says it’s the best strain, uplifting and energetic with no anxiety

• For Chewy – Goal weight – [01:51:07]
• Current weight: 257 pounds
• Goal: Between 200-210 pounds
• Plans to maintain/plump up muscles but knows you can’t build muscle on a calorie deficit
• Wants to be a “meathead” then get smaller when boxing again

• For Bob – Would you rather: 90mph fastball to ribs or date with Kendra Scott reviewing financial statements – [01:52:01]
• Would choose the date with Kendra Scott
• Mentioned he used to date her and brought her to Randy’s pajama party birthday
• Would be fine paying for the meal
• Referenced that Kendra Scott’s name is on UT stadium

• For Bob – Sugar daddy question – [01:47:33]
• Asked which of the two hosts (Matt or Bob) Chewy would choose as sugar daddy
• Chewy chose Bob because he “seems cleaner”
• Matt was offended, noting he takes two showers a day
• Chewy clarified he meant “crevices between penis and legs” not the house

Phone Callers This Portion

• Aaron – [01:39:10] Asked Matt how he doesn’t giggle after reading certain sponsor ads (implied reference to suggestive sponsor name)
• Holt (the “Analog Hog”) – [01:52:00] Asked Bob the fastball vs. Kendra Scott date question
• Justin – [01:55:20] Started asking Bob about playlists and song volume levels (question cut off at end of transcript)
• Connor – Various timestamps, asked the sugar daddy question

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• “The Chewy Look” – [01:12:16] Matt discussed with his wife about Chewy always giving him “this look”
• Bob’s sons living at home – [01:27:16] Running joke that Bob’s sons will stay home forever (Bob defended that Clayton is working three jobs)
• Bob and Kendra Scott dating history – [01:52:12] Multiple references to Bob’s past relationship with billionaire Kendra Scott
• Chewy’s diet struggles – Throughout segment, including the pancake breakfast revelation and hot dog temptation at Costco
• Matt’s depression – [01:32:22] Self-deprecating humor about depression being visible (“Depression hurts everyone”)
• Lawyers telling them not to do accents – [01:14:48] Matt brought up that radio lawyers specifically told them not to do funny accents, right before doing the contest requiring funny accents

“This or That” Segment (Unconventional Convention Game)

Format: Head-to-head trivia contest between Matt and Chewy about political conventions, but contestants had to buzz in using silly accents and say “Mr. Secretary, this is [name] from the Great State of [state]”

Participants: Matt vs. Chewy, with Bob as Mr. Secretary

Questions and Answers:

• Question 1 – [01:17:00] “In what year was the convention first reported by Telegraph?” (closest answer wins)
• Chewy (as Randy Newman from Texas): 1899
• Matt (as Willie Nelson/Tesla Dan from Texas): 1917
• Correct Answer: 1844
• Winner: Chewy (closer guess)

• Question 2 – [01:20:07] “This young man was a sensation at his Democratic National Convention and was the first Catholic president”
• Chewy (as Barack Obama from Illinois): Mitt Romney (incorrect – Romney is Mormon)
• Matt (as Tesla Dan from Texas): John F. Kennedy (correct)
• Winner: Matt

• Tiebreaker Question – [01:22:00] “In 1944, Harry Truman was the sensation. What rock band had a major hit in 1975 called Harry Truman?”
• Chewy (as Manny from Army Navy Store): The Beach Boys (incorrect but close)
• Matt (as Little Hickey from Texas): The Monkeys (incorrect)
• Correct Answer: Chicago
• Winner: Tie – both got it wrong

Final Score: 1-1 tie, both hosts win “free lunch on yourselves”

Accents used:

• Chewy: Randy Newman, Barack Obama, Manny
• Matt: Willie Nelson, Tesla Dan, Little Hickey

Funny or Memorable Quotes

• “I hope you lose. We hope you lose.” – [01:07:38] Chuy’s reaction to developers kicking out piñata shop owner
• “Let all the cultures die and just have yogurt shops.” – [01:09:00] Sarcastic comment about Austin development
• “How come you didn’t put us on your shoulders and carry us around Runberg?” – [01:10:30] Matt complaining about lack of National Radio Day celebration
• “The diet’s going well.” – [01:10:50] Sarcastic comment after Chewy mentioned eating flight of pancakes
• “You don’t have protein. That’s what I’m missing. That’s probably why you look the way you do.” – [01:11:28] Exchange about Chewy not eating eggs
• “I’m 257 pounds of a man.” – [01:13:13] Chewy revealing his weight
• “You’re carrying a 12-year-old on your back.” – [01:27:57] Bob’s comment about weight difference between him and Chewy
• “Don’t I have to say that as Randy Newman? Yes, the whole thing!” – [01:17:32] During contest setup
• “Is this wacky doodle voice-eating? Is this the show we’re gonna become?” – [01:18:01] Matt’s concern about doing silly voices
• “I’m gonna go ahead and go, but I’m sending $4,500 worth of snacks to the station still, okay?” – [01:23:55] Matt as Little Hickey after getting answer wrong
• “Grow up, sir. Get your mind out of the gutter.” – [01:40:28] Response to caller asking about suggestive sponsor name
• “Bob kinda seems… cleaner?” – [01:48:28] Chewy’s sugar daddy choice, followed by “I’m talking about the crevices between your penis and legs”
• “The guy that doesn’t wash his legs is going to be cleaner than me that takes two showers a day.” – [01:48:51] Matt’s offended response

Guests in Studio or Special Visitors

No guests or special visitors were mentioned in this portion of the show.

Summary

This middle portion of the Matt & Bob show covered a wide range of topics, beginning with local Austin news including a new mayoral candidate and the unfortunate closure of the last piñata shop on East Cesar Chavez. The hosts discussed how Jeffrey Bowen entered the race with a NIMBY platform opposing Austin’s rapid development, while lamenting that the city’s cultural institutions like traditional piñata shops are being displaced by developers. Matt shared his conflicted feelings about development, acknowledging it’s part of growth while expressing sadness at losing local character.

The segment took a lighter turn with discussion of University of Texas football ticket prices, which are now the highest in the nation at an average of $349 per ticket. This led to various tangents including Chewy revealing his breakfast at Snooze where he received free pancakes from a fan, undermining his stated diet goals. The weight loss journey became a recurring theme, culminating in Chewy officially revealing he weighs 257 pounds and hopes to reach 200-210 pounds while building muscle. The hosts debated the feasibility of his goals and whether he could realistically get down to certain weights given his frame.

The show’s centerpiece was Bob’s “Unconventional Convention Game,” created to celebrate the Democratic National Convention. This trivia contest required Matt and Chewy to answer questions about political convention history while speaking in silly accents and following formal convention protocol. Despite radio lawyers previously warning them against doing accents on air, the hosts committed to the bit with Chewy doing Randy Newman and Barack Obama while Matt performed as Willie Nelson and “Little Hickey.” The game ended in a 1-1 tie, with both hosts struggling on questions about telegraph history and the band Chicago’s 1975 song about Harry Truman.

The show then transitioned into their “ABC’s of Me” segment, where callers and texters asked personal questions of the hosts. Matt revealed personality traits he dislikes about himself, including being overly corrective, his temper, and physical insecurities. He thoughtfully discussed which deceased comedian he’d resurrect (Austin’s Andy Richie rather than more famous options), and opened up about his children’s different personalities and educational paths. Chewy discussed his cannabis preferences (Girl Scout Cookies strain) and fitness goals, while Bob fielded questions about audio equipment and his past relationship with billionaire Kendra Scott.

The segment concluded with increasingly absurd scenarios including a “sugar daddy” question where Chewy had to choose between Matt and Bob, leading to a hilarious argument about personal hygiene when Chewy chose Bob for being “cleaner.” This devolved into Matt defending his two-showers-a-day routine while Bob revealed he carries face spray moisturizer in his bag, which he learned from watching GQ videos. The banter showcased the hosts’ chemistry and willingness to engage in self-deprecating humor while maintaining genuine affection for each other, even as they roasted one another’s habits, appearances, and life choices throughout this entertaining middle section of the broadcast.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (08-21-2024) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 02:04:18 – HEB on Lake Austin Drive (new two-story location with parking garage, features True Barbecue and beer place)
• 02:14:57 – Southside Market (barbecue restaurant they visit regularly)
• 02:41:30 – Cabo Bob’s ($300 gift cards being given away)

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:56:02-01:57:57 – Music compression explanation: 80s CDs weren’t compressed enough, resulting in lower volumes. Modern music is heavily compressed to sound louder on radio
• 02:19:08 – Age 39 is when average Americans start feeling “out of touch” according to survey of 2,000+ people
• 02:19:32 – 72% of Americans feel in touch with food trends, 60% with popular music
• 02:12:12 – Cambridge University study involving 2 million participants across 20 countries found connection between meat consumption and type 2 diabetes risk
• 02:28:30 – Scientists drilled 4,100 feet into Atlantic Ocean sea floor, recovering largest continuous section of Earth’s mantle rock ever obtained

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:59:01-02:01:04 – Bob critiques Matt’s house flooring (brick tile throughout), says there’s “too much grout”
• 02:04:32-02:06:10 – Matt describes people-watching at HEB from window seat by escalator, playing game of guessing who people are voting for and what they’re buying
• 02:05:58 – Matt successfully predicted CrossFit woman would buy protein powder and cottage cheese
• 02:08:27-02:09:08 – Matt’s wife experienced parental guilt after seeing wealthy family’s first-day-of-school party on social media
• 02:35:18 – Discussion of Kentucky man who faked his own death to avoid child support by stealing doctor’s credentials, but signed his own name on death certificate
• 02:36:32 – Texas woman makes Guinness Book of World Records for world’s widest tongue (almost 4 inches wide)
• 02:39:06 – Air hostess arrested for smuggling 1 kilogram of gold in India, including gold shaped as dildo hidden in rectum
• 02:16:27 – Macklemore fan arrested at Slovakia festival after being recognized while on stage (wanted for not paying fine for running shirtless at football match)

“Kick Out the Jams” segment:

• 02:23:44-02:26:27 – Bob discusses Tesla’s new karaoke microphones ($215) that work with car’s built-in karaoke system
• Hosts discuss their dislike of karaoke
• Bob mentions Tesla has had karaoke app forever, plus video games, Netflix, and boombox function with exterior speakers
• Battery life over 10 hours

“This or That” segment:

• 01:59:01-02:01:23 – Question for Bob: “If Bob has to move into Matt’s house tomorrow, what is the first thing he would change and why?”
• Bob’s answer: Would change the kitchen/living room floor tile (brick pattern throughout house) – says it’s too small, too much grout, prefers bigger tiles

Any predictions made during this portion:

• 02:05:18 – Matt predicts he could create a game where listeners send photos and show tells them who they look like they’re voting for based on appearance

Facts of the Day from their segment:

• 02:32:08 – “Nods to the Odds” segment featuring unusual news stories:
• Kentucky man sentenced to 6+ years for faking death to avoid child support
• Texas woman has world’s widest tongue (almost 4 inches)
• Air hostess arrested for smuggling gold in India
• Macklemore fan arrested at concert in Slovakia

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final third of the Matt & Bob show covered an eclectic mix of topics ranging from audio engineering to real estate criticism. Bob explained the technical reasons why music volumes vary between songs, detailing how 80s CDs lacked the compression of modern recordings, leading to quieter playback. This segued into a humorous segment where Bob was asked what he’d change about Matt’s house if he moved in, with Bob diplomatically critiquing the brick tile flooring for having “too much grout,” much to Matt’s chagrin.

Matt shared an entertaining story about spending time at the new HEB on Lake Austin Drive, where he set up with his laptop and a beer at a window seat overlooking the escalator entrance. He turned people-watching into a game, successfully predicting what shoppers would buy based on their appearance, including correctly guessing a CrossFit enthusiast would purchase protein powder and cottage cheese. This led to broader discussions about judging people and parental guilt, particularly when Matt’s wife compared their family’s lifestyle to wealthier families on social media.

The show featured several interesting scientific discussions, including a Cambridge University study linking meat consumption to type 2 diabetes risk among 2 million participants, and news that scientists had drilled deeper into Earth’s mantle than ever before. Matt expressed concern about scientists “breaking the seal” on the mantle, joking about worst-case scenarios like air escaping and the planet deflating like a balloon. The hosts also discussed why Americans feel out of touch around age 39, with debate about whether they’re still current with music and pop culture trends.

Their “Nods to the Odds” segment featured bizarre news stories, including a Kentucky man who tried to fake his own death to avoid child support but accidentally signed his own name on the death certificate, and a Texas woman who made the Guinness Book of World Records for having the world’s widest tongue at nearly four inches. Perhaps most shocking was the story of an Indian airline crew member arrested for smuggling gold shaped into a dildo, along with a Macklemore fan arrested at a concert in Slovakia for an unpaid fine related to running shirtless at a football match.

The show concluded with Western movie recommendations as Matt sought suggestions for his “Western Wednesday” tradition with his wife, who recently discovered her appreciation for the genre’s “hot guys on horses.” After discussing options ranging from classic John Wayne films to modern westerns like Django, the hosts wrapped up by giving away tickets to the Beatles tribute show “1964” at the Paramount Theater, with the keyword “Bubbles” as a nod to their earlier discussion about Michael Jackson’s infamous chimpanzee.