🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show – 06-17-2022

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Still Austin whiskey – Bob mentions drinking this (03:12)
• The Mission Restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona – Features Himalayan salt walls that patrons are encouraged to lick (11:56-17:45)
• Buratino’s in San Pedro, California – mentioned as a potential show trip location (17:45)
• Tacos or queso – Chewy mentions everyone will have these on Friday (01:19)
• Airport bar cocktails – Discussion about drinking before flights (19:23)
• Oxtails – Chewy mentions wanting to get these at the food festival (47:47)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Himalayan salt wall licking at The Mission Restaurant in Scottsdale (11:56-17:45)
• Counterfeit money incident – Steven Patterson arrested for using movie prop money at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (19:23-23:32)
• Yellowstone National Park closure due to flooding and infrastructure damage (37:37-38:47)
• Netflix Squid Game reality show – 456 contestants competing for $4.56 million (40:02-45:05)

“Click Click Boom” segment:

This segment was not present in this portion of the transcript.

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• Bob’s “unfamiliar pants” story (23:32-29:38) – Bob tells an embarrassing story about wearing rental tuxedo pants he couldn’t unfasten in time, resulting in an accident. Quote: “I just stood there… at some point halfway I was like, not my pants anyway, it’s a rental.”
• Matt’s turntable joke: “Did you try cleaning that?” when Bob shows him the defective record (08:56)
• Matt teasing Bob about his “charmed life”: “He doesn’t realize that he’s telling everybody how charmed his life has been, that he’s never had two bad things happen in a row” (09:43)
• Bob’s 14-minute “Suffragette City” prank – Bob admits to creating an extended version by splicing tape that got him fired from his Saturday KLBJFM show (36:10)
• Matt’s consultant mockery – Matt doing an exaggerated radio voice impression (24:38)
• Chewy’s “squish games” mispronunciation joke – Deliberately mispronouncing “Squid Game” (40:44)

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers during this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob Fonseca’s Rock and Roll News segment covers several major music industry stories with his characteristic enthusiasm, though he admits to being a day late on some announcements.

Bob begins by apologizing for missing Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday on June 16th. He describes how “Macca” performed a three-hour concert at MetLife Stadium featuring classics from Wings and The Beatles, with special guest appearances by Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen who sang happy birthday to the legend. The setlist included “Let Me Roll It,” “Nineteen Hundred Eighty Five,” “Helter Skelter,” and Matt Bearden’s favorite “Let ‘Em In.”

The second major anniversary Bob missed was the 50th anniversary of David Bowie’s “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.” Bob calls this one of his top three albums of all time and goes through the entire track listing with obvious passion, despite Matt’s teasing about his broken turntable. He praises the production by Tony Visconti and calls it “the pinnacle of glam rock,” emphasizing that it’s a “no clunker album” where every song is great.

Bob also covers local news: Sheryl Crow’s nomination to the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame, where she’ll join legends like B.B. King, Ray Charles, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bonnie Raitt, and Roy Orbison. The induction ceremony is scheduled for October 27th. Bob explains that the ACL Hall of Fame serves as a fundraiser for PBS and the non-profit organization.

Additionally, Bob mentions that Bonnaroo is streaming live on Hulu this weekend. He closes with Gene Simmons proudly declaring he owns 14 cryptocurrencies and won’t sell despite the market downturn, positioning himself as a “hodler” who believes in crypto’s near future.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

No specific rock and roll salute was given in this segment.

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

• Paul McCartney / The Beatles / Wings
• David Bowie (and the Spiders from Mars)
• Jon Bon Jovi
• Bruce Springsteen
• Joe Ely (mentioned in relation to The Clash being fans)
• The Clash
• Sheryl Crow
• B.B. King
• Ray Charles
• Stevie Ray Vaughan
• Bonnie Raitt
• Roy Orbison
• Alice Cooper (mentioned in related conversation)

3 paragraph summary of this portion (excluding Rock and Roll News):

The show opens with Bob Fonseca in distress over two audio tragedies that happened simultaneously the previous night. While trying to relax with whiskey and jazz vinyl in his media room, he discovered a defect on his expensive Blue Note record and then his MoFi turntable motor died completely. His co-hosts Matt and Chuy show little sympathy, with Matt pointing out how “charmed” Bob’s life must be if these are his biggest problems. The banter leads to Bob’s infamous “unfamiliar pants” story about wearing a rental tuxedo to a charity event and having an embarrassing accident because he couldn’t navigate the complicated buttons and clasps in time.

The show transitions to “Nods to the Odd” segments featuring unusual news stories. One story discusses The Mission Restaurant in Scottsdale encouraging patrons to lick Himalayan salt walls for seasoning, which disgusts the health-conscious hosts despite claims of natural sanitary properties. Another story involves Steven Patterson being arrested for using movie prop money (clearly marked “for motion picture use only”) at an airport, claiming the pants weren’t his and he just found the bill. This leads back to more jokes about Bob’s unfamiliar pants incident.

The final portion covers weekend events in Austin, particularly Juneteenth celebrations. Matt encourages listeners to attend the Juneteenth parade happening June 18th at 11:30 AM, describing it as a community-oriented tradition he enjoys. The parade is followed by a Soul Food Truck Festival at Huston-Tillotson University featuring over ten food trucks, local vendors, and Grammy-nominated vocalist The Tone. Netflix’s plans for a Squid Game reality show with 456 contestants competing for $4.56 million is also discussed, with Chewy expressing serious interest in applying despite Matt’s skepticism about his chances.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (06-17-2022) – Second Third

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Moreno’s (timestamp ~59:00-1:05:00) – Discussed Moreno’s barbecue, specifically their smash burger (described as “top five burger” in town), smoked burger, brisket, sausage, and barbacoa. Bob and Chuy went without Matt, which upset him.
• Mandola’s (timestamp ~1:04:32-1:05:43) – Bob mentioned having lunch with “Mr. Mandola” (Carl or William Mandola) at one of his restaurants
• Hot chili salsa and jalapeños (timestamp ~1:16:32) – Chuy discussed eating spicy food as a tradition passed down from his grandfather

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Plane crash into Lady Bird Lake (timestamp ~53:04-57:04) – A Texas Department of Transportation plane crashed into Lady Bird Lake near the I-35 bridge around 2:00 PM. The pilot was injured but survived and was rescued by stand-up paddleboarders. The plane had just undergone maintenance at Austin Bergstrom and appeared to have mechanical problems.
• Caitlin Armstrong manhunt update (timestamp ~57:29-59:07) – Update on the accused murderer of cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson. Armstrong may have been camping in Livingston Manor, New York near her sister Christine. She possibly hijacked her sister’s identity to avoid capture.

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Herb Alpert is the “A” in A&M Records (timestamp ~1:08:32)
• Bob is named Robert like his father but has a different middle name, so he’s not technically a junior (timestamp ~1:07:21)

Phone callers this portion:

• John (timestamp ~1:08:47) – Discussed learning to be a man from his father, including standing up for morals, holding doors for women, honest work. Admitted to doing jail time at 18.
• Bruce (timestamp ~1:11:36) – Called about being a “hand talker” – talking with his hands, a trait from his father Dave
• James (timestamp ~1:13:09) – Discussed going from “zero to 60” when losing things (like wallet, keys, glasses) then calming down when finding them
• Sherman (timestamp ~1:18:03) – Called about inheriting misophonia (sensitivity to sounds like sniffing, mouth breathing, chewing) from his father
• Indian Steve (timestamp ~1:21:27) – Discussed being willing to do “stupid ass” things to entertain kids at parties, like his father did
• Andrew (timestamp ~1:23:10) – Son of a Texas high school football and baseball coach who taught him how to curse perfectly; Andrew then served 21 years in the Navy
• Trevor (timestamp ~1:26:00) – Discussed inheriting the “outlaw gene” from his father, who was mentioned in a Robert Earl Keen song (“Gringo Honeymoon”) as someone running from the DEA in Mexico

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “I have spent a full decade on these airwaves making fun of you stand up paddleboarders… But I also want to apologize because thank you Stand Up Paddleboarders for helping to rescue this gentleman” (timestamp ~55:18)
• “They pulled the pilot from the wreckage and were able to rush him to Dell Medical Center via a bird scooter” (timestamp ~55:45) – Bob joking about the Austin crash
• “I went to jail in my underwear. All I was wearing was underwear when I went to jail” – Chuy (timestamp ~1:09:50)
• “We’re burning daylight let’s go” – Bob repeating phrase his father used to say (timestamp ~1:21:08)
• “Are you a Mexican or a Mexican?” – Chuy’s father’s motivational question (timestamp ~1:21:12)

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Bob’s jealousy about missing the Moreno’s burger lunch (multiple timestamps throughout ~59:00-1:05:00)
• Making fun of Austin stereotypes (paddleboarders, bird scooters, disc golf)
• Jokes about becoming like their fathers despite trying not to

“This or That” segment:

Bob Father Question of the Day (timestamp ~1:06:03-1:26:00): “What traits did you pick up from your dear old dad?”

Responses included:

• Bob: Going on cleaning rampages when the house is messy, need to fix things himself first before hiring help
• Chuy: Eating extremely spicy food to prove manliness (from his grandfather)
• John: Not being “a pussy,” being a man, standing up for morals
• Bruce: Talking with hands
• James: Going from zero to 60 when losing things
• Sherman: Misophonia (sound sensitivity)
• Indian Steve: Being goofy/entertaining to make kids laugh
• Andrew: Cursing perfectly
• Trevor: The “outlaw gene”

Five Paragraph Summary:

The second third of the show featured extensive discussion about local Austin news and food. The hosts covered the dramatic story of a Texas Department of Transportation plane that crashed into Lady Bird Lake near the I-35 bridge. The pilot, who had just left Austin Bergstrom after maintenance work, was forced to make an emergency landing due to apparent mechanical problems. In a quintessentially Austin twist, the injured pilot was rescued by stand-up paddleboarders, which prompted Bob to humorously apologize for years of making fun of paddleboarders on air. The hosts also provided an update on the Caitlin Armstrong manhunt, the woman accused of murdering cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson.

A significant portion of the segment was devoted to food discussion, particularly about Moreno’s barbecue restaurant. Matt was noticeably upset that Bob and Chuy went to Moreno’s without him to try their famous smash burger, which Bob rated as a top-five burger in Austin. The conversation revealed Matt had been asking to go there for two weeks, but when he had to take his son for a haircut, the other two went without him. Bob also mentioned having an upcoming lunch at Mandola’s with the restaurant’s namesake owner, further irritating Matt who wasn’t invited.

The main segment of this portion was the “Bob Father Question of the Day,” timed for the upcoming Father’s Day weekend. The question asked listeners what traits they picked up from their fathers. This generated numerous phone calls from listeners sharing both positive and negative inherited characteristics. Responses ranged from hand-talking and being handy with repairs to misophonia, cursing abilities, and what one caller described as the “outlaw gene.” The hosts also shared their own experiences of becoming like their fathers despite youthful resistance.

Throughout the discussion, several callers revealed they had served jail time, with Chuy sharing his own story of spending nearly 24 hours in a Comal County jail cell wearing only his underwear. The conversation highlighted a common theme: most men go through a phase of rejecting their fathers’ ways before eventually realizing they’ve become just like them. Bob specifically mentioned his father’s habit of playing Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass while demanding the family clean the house after church on Sundays.

The segment also promoted an ongoing Rambler sparkling water giveaway for Father’s Day, with the winner to be announced in the 9 o’clock hour. The prize pack included Rambler merchandise and an annual pass to Texas State Parks worth over $80. The hosts encouraged listeners to enter via their Instagram page (MattAndBobFM) and reminded listeners multiple times throughout this portion of the show about the contest deadline approaching.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (06-17-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:27:52 – Bob’s father advised him “never rob a 7-Eleven, rob a bank” which led to him becoming a project manager
• 01:50:36 – Shaq O’Neal spent $25,000 covering everyone’s bill at the Joulon Club restaurant in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood for chicken and shrimp
• 01:50:36 – Shaq also left a substantial undisclosed tip and fed the entire restaurant staff
• 02:01:00 – Bob picked up lunch for three people (including Spence) the previous day, though they got something other than burgers which cost more than expected

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:50:23 – A Shell station manager in Rancho Cordova, California accidentally set gas prices at 69 cents instead of $6.99, resulting in $16,000 in losses before the error was corrected. The manager lost his job over the mistake.

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:29:43 – Matt’s wife was stopped for grand theft when she was younger
• 01:32:48 – Boys mature 3-4 years slower than girls emotionally
• 01:34:58 – South Carolina’s flag looks Middle Eastern in design, which Matt finds ironic
• 01:35:23 – Many state flags only recently removed Confederate imagery
• 01:42:01 – Tennessee’s flag features three stars
• 01:43:37 – The modern Russian flag is white on top, blue in middle, red on bottom
• 01:55:00 – Rambler partners with Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, donating money to protect parks, wildlife, and waterways

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:27:52 – Discussion about children inheriting their parents’ troublesome traits, with Bob saying he teaches his daughter “here’s why you got caught” instead of asking why she did something wrong
• 01:29:08 – Matt admits to cursing constantly outside of the show, even unleashing profanity at bank tellers immediately after leaving work
• 01:30:28 – Matt’s daughter told him birds at a Renaissance festival “have to live with this effing nerd,” which he deemed proper usage worthy of a “jail-free card”
• 01:33:54 – Flag quiz segment where Bob and Chewy struggled to identify state and country flags
• 01:48:15 – They failed to identify Austin’s city flag despite living there
• 01:54:03 – Caller suggested a “hold your gas for gas” contest with contestants trying not to fart
• 02:02:00 – Rambler giveaway winner was randomly selected: Chris from Ritual Wood Company (RWC USA), who Matt personally knows

Callers this portion:

• 01:45:01 – “Col” – called in for flag quiz round, chose Bob Fonseca as his representative
• 01:45:09 – “Eastside” – called in for flag quiz round, got paired with Chewie
• 01:54:08 – Random caller suggested a farting contest called “hold your gas for gas” where contestants would be fed gas-inducing food and the last one to fart wins

Facts of the Day from their segment:

• 01:50:36 – Shaq spent $25,000 at a New York restaurant covering everyone’s meals
• 01:50:52 – Shaq told servers “the quicker he gets his order, the bigger your tip will be”
• 01:55:23 – Manager in California accidentally priced gas at 69 cents instead of $6.99, costing the station $16,000

Predictions made during this portion:

• 01:52:43 – Bob predicted that middle-of-the-day flights have fewer crowds than morning or evening flights (Matt disagreed, saying first flight has the most problems)

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show began with a thoughtful discussion about parenting, specifically addressing what happens when parents realize their children are becoming like them. Bob shared advice his father gave him about avoiding “state time” versus “federal time,” which humorously influenced his career path as a project manager. Matt discussed his struggles with cursing outside the studio and how he’s taught his children to use profanity appropriately and “read the room.” The conversation touched on legitimate parenting concerns, with Trevor calling in to discuss his daughter who has similar troublesome traits to his own, and both hosts acknowledging the scary but universal experience of watching their children develop their personalities.

The hosts continued their Flag Week celebration with another round of flag identification games. Bob performed significantly better than Chewie, correctly identifying the Oregon state flag, the French flag, and the modern Russian flag. The segment became particularly embarrassing when neither host could identify Austin’s city flag, despite living and working in the city. The flag featured the Capitol building outline and what appeared to be an Aladdin’s lamp, which the hosts found confusing and poorly designed. They also failed to identify the Antifa flag, with both making incorrect guesses about racing organizations.

A memorable caller suggested a unique contest idea: “hold your gas for gas,” where contestants would be fed gas-inducing foods and compete to see who could hold in flatulence the longest. This sparked an extended conversation about the logistics and safety of such a contest, with references to the infamous “hold your wee for a Wii” tragedy where a woman died from water intoxication. The hosts brainstormed various methods to judge a potential farting contest, including decibel levels, smell intensity, juiciness, and creativity. Despite the crude humor, they acknowledged the liability issues that would prevent such a contest from actually happening.

The show shared positive news about Shaquille O’Neal’s generosity, reporting that he spent $25,000 covering meals for all diners and staff at the Joulon Club restaurant in New York City. Chewie praised Shaq’s consistent charitable behavior, contrasting it with billionaires like Bezos and Musk who don’t seem to engage in similar public acts of generosity. The hosts also discussed a news story about a California gas station manager who accidentally set prices at 69 cents instead of $6.99, resulting in $16,000 in losses and the manager losing his job. This led to conversations about current gas prices and how they’re affecting people’s lives.

The show concluded with a Rambler prize pack giveaway for Father’s Day. Using a random selection method on their Instagram contest entries, they selected Chris from Ritual Wood Company (RWC USA) as the winner of a Texas State Parks annual pass and Rambler merchandise. Matt felt slightly awkward because he personally knew the winner, but assured listeners the selection was genuinely random. The hosts wrapped up by wishing everyone a happy Father’s Day weekend, with Bob and Matt exchanging Father’s Day wishes, and jokingly encouraging Chewy to “make a baby this weekend” so he could celebrate the holiday in future years. They reminded listeners to follow their social media accounts, noting that despite the show being only five months old, management constantly pressures them about their internet presence.