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Analysis of Matt & Bob Show – July 17, 2025 (First Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 18:02 – Perry Perry (restaurant mentioned by multiple hosts discussing spice levels)
• 19:08 – Miracle Berry tablets (food item that changes taste perception)
• 20:23 – Olives – Chuy mentions despising them except in muffulatas; discussion of Kalamata olives, Castelvetrano olives
• 20:51 – H-E-B olive multi-packs
• 21:23 – Julie’s Noodles (Chuy mentions recently visiting)
• 22:31 – Szechuan/Sichuan peppercorn discussion
• 22:52 – Yellowbird habanero sauce
• 22:52 – Taco Deli habanero sauce
• 23:14 – Three Gorges restaurant (chicken and spice)
• 23:52 – Jalapeno and habanero peppers

“Click Click Boom” segment:

18:00 timestamp – The segment was about “Foods that change the way other foods taste”

Clickbait news items mentioned:

• 19:08 – Miracle Berry tablets that make sour foods taste sweet for up to an hour
• 22:22 – Szechuan Peppercorn that creates numbing/tingling sensations and alters taste perception

Funny moments or memorable quotes:

• 00:30-01:10 – Matt’s elaborate intro describing the crew doing a fictional 15-mile run as part of a “new incentive program,” all covered in sweat
• 03:52 – Bob on introducing Fleetwood Mac: “I don’t think she showed that night, though… And everybody booed me, like it was my fault”
• 05:22 – Discussion of “Gen Z stare” – Sean gives Matt the stare, Matt responds: “I quit”
• 06:57 – Bob panicking about an AI course ad: “Are we already behind on the AI thing?”
• 08:28 – Matt to Bob about AI fears: “What I’m saying to you is I think you’re being targeted by advertising”
• 13:54 – Bob’s mic wipes business idea to prevent herpes from microphones
• 14:31 – Bob demonstrating close-miking: “I probably just got the head”
• 21:52 – Chuy on the electric spoon that simulates salt taste: “my sodium is out of control, bub”
• 26:00 – Bob’s intro to Rock and Roll News about being “Rock’s Last Great Reporter”
• 35:04 – Bob pronouncing Deep Purple’s album: “Deep Purple in Rock, 1970, their fourth album”
• 43:51 – Bob on article mentioning Robert Plant toured with Led Zeppelin: “As if we didn’t know”
• 46:16 – Whitney Houston singing parody: “I believe the children are our future…”

Phone callers:

No phone callers during this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment summary:

Bob Fonseca opened his Rock and Roll News segment by reminding listeners he’s “Rock’s Last Great Reporter” and defending his credibility, pointing out his many accurate predictions over the past three years. He emphasized his lived experience in the industry, having worked in arenas, introduced major bands like Fleetwood Mac, and knowing the ins and outs of the business. Bob explained he doesn’t prepare the segment in advance, preferring to “feel the room and act accordingly” like rock and roll itself, reading fresh stories as they appear on his monitors.

The lead story focused on Steve Miller canceling all future tour dates due to natural disaster fears – floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and extreme heat. Bob noted he had predicted this exact trend just weeks earlier, warning that climate change would radically reshape outdoor live music. Miller’s decision validated Bob’s forecast, with the rocker citing unacceptable risks to his band, crew, and fans. Bob connected this to financial concerns around tour insurance, canceled dates, and the increasing discomfort of outdoor concerts he’d personally experienced in Italy. He referenced Bonnaroo’s 2025 cancellation and Chrissie Hynde’s February prediction about the end of outdoor concerts, suggesting the industry would need to adapt before consumers fully felt the impact.

Bob’s second major story covered Deep Purple potentially joining the “billion stream club” thanks to their song “Child in Time” being featured in the Stranger Things Season 5 trailer. He admitted being unfamiliar with this 1970 deep cut from “Deep Purple in Rock,” preferring their later “Machine Head” era. The third story announced Cameron Crowe coming to Austin to induct My Morning Jacket into the ACL Hall of Fame. Bob confessed he couldn’t name a single My Morning Jacket song and didn’t realize they were connected to Austin, leading to confusion about the ACL Hall of Fame criteria. He revealed his “bone to pick” with Crowe: years ago, Matt Bearden auditioned for Almost Famous to play Stillwater’s manager, but the role went to Jimmy Fallon instead.

Bob’s final story mocked a young writer who described Robert Plant as having “previously toured with Alison Krauss and Led Zeppelin” – treating the Led Zeppelin connection as news. He found this hilarious, imagining the writer using an “influencer voice” to describe Plant’s touring history. The segment showcased Bob’s mix of industry knowledge, personal grievances, and generational observations about music journalism. Throughout, he maintained his persona as someone who lives and breathes rock and roll rather than just reporting on it.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

45:56 – Bob asked if anyone had a shoutout but nobody responded, so he ended the segment without giving one.

Bands mentioned during Bob’s Rock and Roll news:

• Steve Miller Band
• Fleetwood Mac
• My Morning Jacket
• Deep Purple
• Led Zeppelin
• Alison Krauss
• Sensational Shapeshifters
• Stillwater (fictional band from Almost Famous)
• Kate Bush (mentioned by Chuy in context of Stranger Things)

Three paragraph summary (excluding Rock and Roll News):

The show opened with elaborate fictional introductions of the hosts, with Matt joking about a mandatory 15-mile crew run and describing everyone’s workout attire. The conversation quickly turned to the “Gen Z stare” phenomenon, with Bob explaining how one in five bosses of Gen Z workers are quitting due to this blank, emotionless expression. Sean, their Gen Z producer, demonstrated the stare on camera, prompting Matt to jokingly quit. This led to broader concerns about being left behind by technology, particularly when Bob heard an AI course advertisement asking if he was over 40 and using AI incorrectly. The hosts debated whether they’re underutilizing AI tools, with Shaolin explaining practical uses like converting screenshots to spreadsheets using Google’s Gemini.

Bob pitched his “mic wipes” business idea – sanitizing wipes for microphones to prevent disease transmission after reading about someone allegedly contracting herpes from a karaoke mic. He explained how AI helped him develop a full business plan for this product designed for recording studios, karaoke bars, and performance venues. The discussion shifted to whether adults need to master AI or if they’ve already missed the boat, with Matt explaining how AI could automate Bob’s rock and roll news preparation through scrapers and summarizers, though Bob insisted he preferred the “tight rope” approach of improvisation.

The “Click Click Boom” segment explored foods that change how other foods taste, featuring Miracle Berry tablets that make sour foods taste sweet for 15-60 minutes and Szechuan peppercorns that create numbing sensations. The hosts discussed potential applications for chemotherapy patients and people trying to reduce sugar intake, with Chuy expressing interest in “flavor tripping parties.” Later, Matt shared his exhausting experience with teenage sleepovers at his house, describing how his wife has booby-trapped the home with chairs, rubber bands, and bells on doorknobs to prevent kids from sneaking out. He explained the modern complications of teenage supervision, including Uber access allowing kids to go anywhere in the city, the absence of traditional sleepover etiquette (no sleeping bags or supplies), and having to remove their liquor cabinet from public areas due to safety concerns.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Matt & Bob Show Analysis (07-17-2025, Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about (with timestamps)

• 54:49 – Vape flavors discussed (blueberries mentioned)
• 1:02:11 – Amy’s Ice Cream – Founded 1984, 14 locations across Austin, National Ice Cream Day promotion
• 1:02:58 – Casey’s New Orleans Snowballs – Behind building location noted
• 1:03:14 – Sandy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers – Frozen custard, been around since 1946
• 1:03:26 – Jim Jim’s Water Ice – Philadelphia-style, owner Jim Moy closing after 30+ years, passion fruit flavor highlighted, shutting down end of August
• 1:06:02 – Whataburger Prickly Pear Water Freshers mentioned for MLS event
• 1:06:20 – DJC Law commercial break (not food)
• 1:21:05 – Lick ice cream mentioned by Chewie

News stories talked about (with timestamps)

• 56:13 – Central Texas getting $440 million data center in Cedar Creek
• 57:30 – Mopac/183 interchange changes: Far West exit closing southbound, Steck Avenue exit reopening
• 58:18 – Hot Summer Nights event on Red River (correction: actually July 24-26, next weekend)
• 59:40 – MLS All-Star Soccer Celebration at Auditorium Shores, Saturday-Sunday 6pm-10pm, featuring Group Love
• 1:00:21 – Corvette Invasion in Bastrop, Friday-Saturday
• 1:01:00 – La Boo Boo Fest at St. Elmo Brewing Company, Saturday 11am-3pm on Springdale
• 1:04:28 – Jim Jim’s Water Ice closing – owner retiring after 30+ years, wants to travel and spend time with family
• 1:23:41 – 50 Cent cast as Balrog in new Street Fighter movie (referenced as “in the news”)

Predictions made

• 56:17 – Sarcastic prediction about data centers not affecting the power grid
• 1:04:50 – Matt predicts someone enterprising should buy Jim Jim’s Water Ice

Interesting facts shared

• 1:02:02 – Amy’s Ice Cream founded in 1984, possibly while founder Amy Simmons was in/just graduated from UT business school
• 1:02:47 – Amy’s Ice Cream has donated potentially close to a million dollars to community events over the years
• 1:04:01 – Jim Moy (Jim Jim’s owner) wakes up at 4am to make over 200 gallons of water ice daily
• 1:04:18 – Matt and Velveeta Room comics used to add vodka to Jim Jim’s water ice
• 1:22:49 – Original NES cost $199.99 at launch
• 1:28:01 – Classic Game Fest happening next week at Palmer Event Center

Phone callers (with timestamps)

• 1:15:59 – Derek – Won Classic Game Fest wristbands contest
• 1:16:01 – Chase – Lost Classic Game Fest contest, works as garage door installer
• 1:33:38 – Fernando – Asked Chewy about “momon” (playful guy), complimented the show

Funny or memorable quotes

• 54:59 – “They smell like vape” – Matt’s wife constantly noticing daughter’s friends
• 56:03 – “Popcorn lung doesn’t even show up until your 40s or 50s and I’ll be dead by then”
• 57:13 – “Austin’s getting ready to become data center, center, data, the data center, the center of data centers”
• 1:00:50 – “Sugar Babies, this is for you, Sugar Babies” – About Corvette Invasion
• 1:04:05 – “I’m for sale. Including myself.” – Matt on everything being for sale
• 1:10:19 – “You just like watching videos of people getting hurt…And I say that as I follow about four cringe pages”
• 1:13:04 – “Here baby, here’s my number, text me, I’ll handle the rest. I’m too busy to be on this app” – Dating advice video
• 1:14:02 – “The Epstein List drama…it’s the best reality show”
• 1:38:48 – “If my daughter grew up anymore, Evie Dan wouldn’t be interested in her any longer. She would have aged out”

Recurring jokes or gags

• Throughout – Chewie being called mean-spirited for mocking earnest internet people
• Throughout – Bob’s VIP status being questioned
• Throughout – References to Tesla Dan (elderly caller who hasn’t called recently)
• 1:00:21 – “Corvette Invasion” drop repeated multiple times with different variations
• 1:19:58 – Ongoing discussion about whether to give both contestants prizes

ABC’s of Me segment (starting 1:28:35)

Questions and Answers:

• 1:29:02 – FOR BOB: If you could resurrect any dead rocker but sacrifice a living one, who would they be?
• Answer: Would trade Tom Petty for all of Green Day and Kiss members

• 1:33:38 – FOR CHEWY (from Fernando): Do you know what “momon” means? Who is the biggest momon you know?
• Answer: Like a “de-esser,” a playful guy. Fernando jokingly said Bob.

• 1:35:47 – FOR CHEWY: Would you rather smoke weed with Chewbacca or Darth Vader?
• Answer: Chewbacca, because he’d show cool stuff and different food

• 1:37:17 – Which one of you is bald?
• Matt: Closest, hairline receded at 19, now has a “five head”
• Chewie: Has a circle spot, hairline receding, plans to get supplements

• 1:38:42 – FOR MATT: How would you feel if Poe grew up and dated Evie Dan (Tesla Dan)?
• Answer: Jokingly said she would “age out” of his interest, would talk to daughter first then visit Dan’s house

• 1:42:41 – FOR BOB: Why don’t you go VIP anymore?
• Answer: Can’t afford it, even nosebleed tickets are expensive now

• 1:43:38 – FOR CHEWIE: Do you think Anna Nicole Smith “did it” with her elderly wealthy husband?
• Discussion: Probably not, more about making him feel viable, physical intimacy likely minimal

This or That segment (starting 1:15:47)

WHO: Derek vs. Chase (caller head-to-head competition)

PRIZE: Pair of wristbands to Classic Game Fest (3-day passes)

Questions and Answers:

• 1:18:00 – Who came first, Pac-Man or Ms. Pac-Man?
• Derek answered: Pac-Man (CORRECT)

• 1:18:13 – In Mortal Kombat, what is Kano’s fatality in the first game?
• Chase answered: Eye laser beam (INCORRECT – that’s a signature move)
• Derek answered: Uppercut (INCORRECT – that’s Johnny Cage)
• Correct answer: Rips their heart out

• 1:19:33 – Super Mario Brothers – what is the name of the green dinosaur Mario rides?
• Derek answered: Yoshi (CORRECT)

• 1:19:58 – Who is the villain in Sonic the Hedgehog?
• Derek answered: Dr. Robotnik (CORRECT – accepted for Dr. Ivo Eggman)

• 1:20:56 – Rhythm game released 1996 on PlayStation, animated dog rapping – what’s the name?
• Derek answered: Dang it/incorrect
• Chase answered: Around something (INCORRECT)
• Correct answer: Parappa the Rapper

• 1:21:51 – GoldenEye 007 – name of the one-shot kill gun?
• Chase answered: Golden Gun (CORRECT)

• 1:22:23 – What year did Mike Tyson’s Punch Out get released?
• Derek answered: 1995 (INCORRECT)
• Chase answered: 1988 (CLOSE)
• Correct answer: 1987

• 1:23:42 – Name one character from Killer Instinct
• Derek answered: Claymore (INCORRECT)
• Chase answered: Carmine (INCORRECT)
• Correct answers: Cinder, Glacius, Fulgore, Saber Wolf

• 1:25:01 – Who is playing Balrog in the new Street Fighter movie?
• Derek answered: Henry Cavill (INCORRECT)
• Chase didn’t know
• Correct answer: 50 Cent

• 1:26:05 – FINAL QUESTION: How much did the original NES cost?
• Chase answered: $450 (INCORRECT)
• Derek answered: $149.99 (CLOSER – WINNER)
• Correct answer: $199.99

WINNER: Derek (won using Price is Right rules – closest without going over)

Summary

The second third of the Matt & Bob show on July 17, 2025 featured the hosts discussing a wide range of Austin-related topics, from infrastructure changes to upcoming local events. Matt announced a $440 million data center coming to Cedar Creek and warned listeners about upcoming Mopac exit changes, specifically the closure of the Far West exit and reopening of the Steck Avenue exit. The show focused heavily on weekend event planning, including the MLS All-Star Soccer Celebration at Auditorium Shores, Corvette Invasion in Bastrop, and La Boo Boo Fest at St. Elmo Brewing Company.

A significant portion of the show centered on National Ice Cream Day and local ice cream institutions. Matt gave extensive coverage to Jim Jim’s Water Ice, a beloved Austin institution run by Jim Moy for over 30 years. The hosts expressed sadness that Moy is retiring and closing the business at the end of August, with Matt reminiscing about how he and fellow comedians at the Velveeta Room used to add vodka to the water ice. Matt strongly advocated for Amy’s Ice Cream, praising their community involvement and noting they’ve potentially donated close to a million dollars to local events over the years.

The entertainment segment featured Chewie hosting a Classic Game Fest ticket giveaway with a head-to-head trivia contest between callers Derek and Chase. The competition covered classic video game knowledge including questions about Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, Sonic the Hedgehog, and the original NES pricing. Derek ultimately won using Price is Right rules by guessing $149.99 when the correct answer was $199.99. The hosts also discussed current internet trends, with Matt and Chewie sharing videos of overly earnest people online, including a man giving dating advice who wears his phone on a utility belt.

The show’s “ABC’s of Me” segment returned after several weeks, with listeners calling and texting questions for the hosts. Topics ranged from Bob being asked which dead rocker he’d resurrect (Tom Petty, sacrificing Green Day and Kiss), to a humorous hypothetical about Matt’s daughter dating elderly frequent caller Tesla Dan. The segment also covered Bob’s former “VIP” lifestyle, with him admitting he can’t afford VIP or even regular concert tickets anymore. Chewie was asked whether he’d rather smoke weed with Chewbacca or Darth Vader, choosing Chewbacca for the interesting food and experiences.

Throughout this portion, the hosts maintained their characteristic banter about aging, parenting challenges, and Austin culture. Matt discussed his concerns about his teenage daughter and the challenges of modern parenting, while also joking about his receding hairline that started at age 19. The conversation about Jim Jim’s Water Ice closing sparked a broader discussion about whether aging artists still have great work left in them, debating whether figures like Tom Petty, Prince, and David Bowie were still producing quality material before their deaths. The segment exemplified the show’s blend of local news, pop culture commentary, audience interaction, and irreverent humor that has made it popular in the Austin market.

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🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (07-17-2025) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Amaya’s Tacos (01:53:19) – Matt mentions they go there after the show; Chewy smokes before entering and orders extensively (gasada tacos, enchilada, menudo bowl, and stack of pancakes)
• El Dorado Cafe (01:56:14) – Bob mentions “The Bob Father” sandwich named after him, available until 4pm (or 4:20)
• Murray’s Tavern (02:20:38) – Discussed in context of Uno Social Club event planning; known for baked potatoes
• Starbucks (02:00:32) – Matt jokes about his daughter costing him $25 a day in Starbucks purchases

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Stamps are legal tender (01:57:57)
• Forever stamps cost $0.78 (01:58:03)
• Walt Disney’s last written words were “Kurt Russell” (02:16:47) – He wrote this down along with “Ron Miller” and “two-way down-seller” in 1966
• A day on Venus lasts longer than a year on Venus (02:18:02) – Venus spins slowly on its axis but orbits the sun quickly
• First TV commercial for a toy was in 1946 for Mr. Potato Head (02:18:55) – Originally you had to use a real potato
• Nurses cheat the most according to UK dating site data (02:22:23) – From “Illicit Encounters,” a dating site for married people seeking affairs
• Pedro Pascal was born in 1951, Disney died in 1966 (02:16:56) – Kurt Russell was a major Disney child star

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• Gym etiquette discussion (01:46:05-01:48:45) – Matt discusses trying not to stare at women at the gym, looking at the ground, and fear of being caught on fitness influencer videos
• Weed smell conversation (01:51:33-01:53:15) – Matt confronts Chewy about always smelling like weed, saying he can always tell where Chewy is in the building
• Matt’s embarrassing drunk story (01:50:38-01:51:31) – Recalls cornering a girl at a party in 1991 near Avenue B grocery in Hyde Park and talking at her relentlessly; still haunts him
• Cap City mural incident (02:04:38) – Chewy got so high at a live show that he leaned against and smeared the custom mural with his sweat
• EV Dan’s voicemail (02:11:05) – Announces he’s settled down with a 44-year-old woman at age 71, after his OnlyFans client wanted a $2,000/month retainer
• “Fantastic Foreskins” Fortnite blunder (02:33:35-02:35:46) – Marvel’s Fantastic Four collaboration with Fortnite accidentally advertised as “Fantastic Foreskins coming to Fortnite soon”

Any callers this portion:

• Cookie Greg (01:56:47) – Called asking about Drive Cool stickers; got an EV and drives cool to extend range; they offered to leave him stickers at the front
• Rob (01:58:31) – Shared story about friend buying complete Fraggle Rock DVD series while blackout drunk; asked about most expensive drunk purchase

“ABC’s of Me” segment questions and answers:

• Question about gym erections (01:46:31) – Discussion about accidentally getting aroused at the gym and managing it
• Blackout drunk embarrassing moments (01:48:19) – Chewy: passed out in car after Edward 40-hands at country party; Matt: cornered a girl at a party in 1991 and wouldn’t stop talking
• Chewy smelling like weed (01:51:33) – Confirmed he always smells like weed; Matt can always locate him in the building by smell
• Teaching daughter to drive (01:53:49) – Matt is dreading it because his 15-year-old daughter fights with him over everything
• Most expensive drunk purchase (01:58:05) – Bob: bought a Squalle watch in Milan after Hugo Spritzes; Matt: got engaged / made a baby at a wedding
• Does Matt go to the gym? (02:00:45) – Yes, finds it extremely boring but is getting ready for Mexico trip
• Have you smoked weed with listeners? (02:04:00) – Chewy confirmed he has smoked with many listeners at events
• Producer comparison: Daniel or Chewie? (02:08:15) – Matt says neither are good producers in the classic sense; they do board operation and other tasks but not traditional producing work
• More fun producing here or on AM? (02:10:12) – Chewy says producing Matt & Bob is more fun because “you never know what’s going to happen”

“Facts of the Day” from their segment:

• Ankle Strength and Longevity (02:12:17-02:15:18):
• Keeping ankles strong helps you live longer
• Weak ankles lead to falls, broken hips, and nursing homes
• The key is proprioceptors – sensory receptors that help body move through space
• Astronauts lose proprioception in space due to weightlessness
• Achilles tendon can withstand 3-6 times body weight, over 1,000 pounds
• Exercise: Put feet flat and pull toes back 10-30 degrees toward shin (dorsiflexion)
• Also recommended: calf raises, barefoot walks, single leg balance

“Kick Out the Jams” segment about:

• J-Mac running for Mayor of Miami (02:26:31-02:30:16) – Popular male porn star running for mayor with campaign ad promoting better traffic, affordable housing, and small business support including “premium content pages”
• Paranormal investigator death (02:30:16-02:31:13) – Tony Spera, 54-year-old handler of the Annabelle doll, died in Pennsylvania during “Devil’s on the Run” tour; cause unclear

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show featured an extended “ABC’s of Me” segment with wide-ranging personal questions. The hosts discussed gym etiquette, with Matt admitting he’s mastered looking away from attractive women in less than two-tenths of a second and fears being caught on fitness influencer videos. The conversation turned to Chewy’s omnipresent marijuana smell, with Matt insisting he can always locate Chewy in the building by scent alone, though Chewy claims bosses don’t care. Matt shared an embarrassing memory from 1991 of drunkenly cornering a woman at a party near Hyde Park, following her around while talking at her incessantly – a moment that still haunts him decades later.

Callers Cookie Greg and Rob contributed to discussions about Drive Cool stickers and expensive drunk purchases. Matt revealed his most expensive drunk purchase was getting engaged and making a baby at a wedding with an open bar, while Bob admitted to buying a Squalle watch in Milan after drinking Hugo Spritzes. The conversation shifted to Matt’s reluctance to teach his 15-year-old daughter to drive, citing her current tendency to fight with him over everything from math homework to cleaning her room. The hosts debated whether producers Chewy or Daniel were better, ultimately agreeing neither fit the traditional producer role since they handle board operations rather than booking guests and preparing show content.

Matt delivered the “Fact of the Day” about ankle strength and longevity, explaining how proprioceptors in the ankles help prevent falls and that astronauts lose this ability in space due to weightlessness. He recommended exercises like dorsiflexion (pulling toes toward shin), calf raises, and barefoot walks to maintain ankle strength. The show covered several interesting facts, including that Walt Disney’s last written words were “Kurt Russell,” a day on Venus lasts longer than a year on Venus, and the first TV toy commercial in 1946 was for Mr. Potato Head – which originally required using an actual potato.

The “Kick Out the Jams” segment highlighted J-Mac, a popular male porn star, running for Mayor of Miami with a campaign promising better traffic, affordable housing, and support for businesses including “premium content pages.” The hosts also discussed the death of Tony Spera, the 54-year-old paranormal investigator and handler of the Annabelle doll. A particularly memorable moment involved Matt sharing data from a UK affair dating site showing nurses cheat the most, theorizing it’s due to stress, exposure to death giving them a YOLO perspective, and irregular work hours that provide opportunities.

The show concluded with discussion of Marvel’s Fantastic Four and Fortnite collaboration that went viral due to promotional material reading “Enjoy our fantastic foreskins coming to Fortnite soon.” Matt admitted he had no idea the Fantastic Four movie was coming out until this marketing blunder made headlines everywhere, proving the effectiveness of controversy in generating publicity. The hosts joked about children asking for “fantastic foreskins” and parents having awkward conversations, while Matt philosophized about how modern politics relies entirely on celebrity rather than ethics or administrative ability – a perfect segue from discussing a porn star’s mayoral campaign.