🎙️ Show Analysis: First Third 💬
📅 Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?
- No, it is not. ❌ Matt Bearden explicitly states, “Remind me, Chewie, what day is it? Tuesday. It’s Tuesday.” 🗓️
🍔 Food Items and Restaurants Talked About 🍴
- Food Items:
- Popcorn: Discussed in relation to movie-watching, including air-popped, microwave, and movie theater popcorn (with butter and oil/GMO concerns). 🍿
- Pickle (Big Pickle): Chewie and Matt/Bob discuss the giant pickle, with a debate about its texture (soggy vs. crunchy) and the regional curiosity of soaking them in Kool-Aid. 🥒🥤
- Amish Butter and Amish Honey: Mentioned during the “Click Click Boom” segment about Amish businesses. 🧈🍯
- Taco Trucks: Matt includes these in his introduction of Chewie (“He loves those food trucks, those taco trucks.”). 🌮🚚
- Restaurants/Venues:
- Southwest Theaters: Where Matt, Bob, and Chewie held the friends and family movie premiere for their short film. 📽️
- The Common Interest (Bar/Pub): Mentioned as being in the same shopping center as the pub they went to afterward. 🍻
- Nosh and Bevy (Pub/Bar): Where Matt and his group went for a drink after the movie premiere. 🍸
📰 News Stories Talked About 💡
- Top Things You Never Knew About the Amish (“Click Click Boom”): This was the main news/clickbait segment. Topics included:
- Amish use of technology/computers (New Order Amish). 💻
- The meaning of beards (married men) and mustaches (avoiding military resemblance). 🧔
- The use of “Amish taxis” (they can ride in, but not own, motorized vehicles). 🚕
- The high success rate of Amish-run businesses (95% survival rate after five years). 📈
- The rapidly growing Amish population. 👨👩👧👦
😂 Funny Moments or Quotes 😆
- Matt’s Broken Chair: A running gag where Matt complains about his chair leaning forward “like at 15 degree” 📐 and feeling like he’s in a restaurant trying to turn tables quickly by making seats uncomfortable.
- Quote: Matt says he’s sitting in the chair like he’s in one of those restaurants “where they try to turn the tables quicker, so they cut like a half an inch off the two front legs of the chair to make you just slightly uncomfortable.” 🪑
- Beard vs. Wedding Ring: Bob’s joke about the Amish beard/wedding ring tradition:
- Quote: Bob: “I know, but it’s so hard to just put [the beard] in your pocket when you go to the bar.” 🍻
- The “Weed” Theory: Bob suggests that marijuana is the source of weird food ideas like Kool-Aid pickles. 🌿
- Quote: Bob: “It all comes back to the same thing. That weed gets people to make things and then it happens.” 🤯
- Amish Butter Metaphor: Bob jokes about the “soft and supple” quality of Amish butter.
- Quote: Bob: “You know what else is soft and supple? … Amish butter.” 🧈
- Chewie’s Shy Friend/Wife’s Friend: Bob pokes fun at Chewie’s friend being shy and writing a note instead of talking. ✍️
- Quote (referencing the friend’s note): Bob: “He’s serving us a cease and desist.” 🛑
📞 Phone Callers This Portion 🚫
- There were no phone callers in this portion of the show.
📽️ Summary of Show Portion (Excluding Bob’s Rock and Roll News) 🎬
The first part of the show kicked off with Matt Bearden, Bob Fonseca, and Chewie El Dorado settling in on a Tuesday after taking the previous day off. The early conversation was dominated by Matt’s discomfort, as he spent a significant amount of time complaining about his broken studio chair, 🪑 which was stuck leaning forward and making him feel perpetually uncomfortable. This led to a humorous discussion about the lifespan of office chairs and the idea of buying their own equipment, recalling the time they brought their own hot dog machine—an example of their office shenanigans. 🌭 The hosts then traded allergy complaints, which Matt compared to the tired feeling of walking through the poppy fields in The Wizard of Oz. 😴
The conversation shifted to the friends and family movie premiere of their short film, Leverage, that took place the previous night at Southwest Theaters. 📽️ Matt (who played a Russian mob boss 🇷🇺) and Chewie recounted watching the 15-minute film and their self-critical reactions to seeing themselves on the big screen. Chewie expressed relief that he didn’t ruin the film, and Matt admitted he was self-conscious about his performance, wishing he had more fight scenes instead of just cowering. 🥋 The evening concluded with the hosts and their friends having a drink at a local pub, Notion Bevy, where Bob tried unsuccessfully to get Chewie to talk about one of his more reticent friends. 🤫
Finally, the show introduced a segment called “Click Click Boom,” which focused on the Amish community. 💡 Bob shared several surprising facts, including that not all Amish avoid technology (the “New Order Amish” use computers for business), that married men grow beards but no mustaches (to avoid the military look), and that they use “Amish taxis” for long-distance travel. 🚕 The most surprising fact was the tremendous success rate of their small businesses, with many Amish community members becoming millionaires. 💰 This entire portion set a light, self-deprecating, and humorous tone for the rest of the broadcast. 😄
🎸 Bob’s Rock and Roll News Segment 🎤
Bob Fonseca opened the segment, noting he had “twice as many headlines” because they missed the Monday show. He explained that this time of year is when rock and roll news “really heats up” 🔥 as artists push out new products, including “weird Christmas albums,” 🎄 in a “desperate attempt to take all of your money.” 💸 The initial headline focused on Robert Plant, who performed a rare rendition of “Stairway to Heaven” 🪜 to an exclusive audience at a charity benefit in Oxfordshire, England. This marked the first time Plant had performed the iconic Led Zeppelin ⚡ song live in 16 years, dating back to a brief reunion in 2007. The event was organized by Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor, who is battling stage four colon cancer, with proceeds benefiting cancer awareness. Plant also performed “Thank You,” “Black Dog,” and Donovan’s “Season of the Witch.” 🧙♀️
The news continued with a discussion of the Rolling Stones‘ 👅 first studio album since 2005, Hackney Diamonds. Bob mentioned that he saw the album but put it back, questioning if there was a classic track on it. He and Matt noted its hefty price tag 🏷️ and the multitude of guest stars, including Lady Gaga, Elton John, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. Bob characterized the release as a “last hurrah” and a massive cash-in effort, citing the proliferation of vinyl variations and merchandise, such as Major League Baseball-themed covers (like a New York Yankees version). ⚾ Bob then briefly covered the Goo Goo Dolls, announcing their new live album, Live at the Academy New York City 1995. Matt and Bob debated the band’s identity, with Bob suggesting they were a “soft replacement” similar to the Foo Fighters in the mid-90s. 🤷♂️ This was followed by news that Staind is announcing a “mini tour” in the spring of 2024, confirming a few stops like Tampa and Milwaukee. 🎸
A particularly interesting headline focused on the marriage of rock royalty progeny: Kurt Cobain’s daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, 👰♀️ married Tony Hawk’s son, Riley Hawk. 🛹 The couple married in October, and the ceremony was officiated by Frances’ godfather, R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe. Following this update on the next generation of rockers, Bob pivoted into his recurring segment, “Rock and Roll News Junior.” 👶 He explained the segment’s purpose is to “inspire” and “keep Rock and Roll alive” by encouraging the younger generation to “start a band.” 🤘
“Rock and Roll News Junior” featured a history lesson on lip-syncing, 🎤 which Bob noted is widely accepted today but was once grounds for cancellation. He cited Janet Jackson as the artist who made it acceptable, but focused on Milli Vanilli as the primary example of the harsh backlash when they were exposed for not only lip-syncing but for not even singing the songs on their album. A new documentary about the duo is available on Paramount Plus. 📺 Bob concluded this section by contrasting Milli Vanilli with the virtual band Gorillaz, 🦍 which had success years later despite not being “real people,” highlighting the evolution of authenticity in music.
The segment wrapped up with the “Rock and Roll Deuce Salute,” ✌️ which was given to the cast and crew of Matt and Chewie’s short film, Leverage. 🎬 The tribute specifically called out Cinematographer Stephen Gunter and Director Michael Sharone, acknowledging the hard work and martial arts choreography involved in the film’s production. The segment then shifted slightly to a clip played by Chewie, featuring an interview with Little Richard where he fiercely declared himself the “undisputed king of rock and roll,” 👑 calling Chuck Berry “Blackberry” and vowing to “fix him” for getting top billing. This led to a brief but engaging debate among the hosts about whether rock and roll must involve a guitar (Berry) or if a piano 🎹 and sheer showmanship (Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis) were enough. Bob wrapped up the overall news by mentioning the extra U2 shows at the Sphere 🌐 were going on sale.
🎤 Did Anyone Get a Rock and Roll Shoutout/Salute? 🎉
- Yes, the cast and crew of the film Leverage received the “Rock and Roll Deuce Salute.” 🎬
- The salute was given to the actors, actresses, special effects people, fight coaches, and specifically mentioned Cinematographer Stephen Gunter and Director Michael Sharone. CJ Morgan was also noted as being in a shot.
🎵 Bands and Artists Talked About During Bob’s Rock and Roll News Segment 🎸
| Band/Artist | Mentioned For |
| Robert Plant | Rare live performance of “Stairway to Heaven” |
| Led Zeppelin | Performance of “Stairway to Heaven” & “Black Dog” |
| Duran Duran (Andy Taylor) | Organizing the charity benefit |
| Donovan | Plant performing “Season of the Witch” |
| Rolling Stones | New album Hackney Diamonds and merchandise |
| Lady Gaga | Guest star on Hackney Diamonds |
| Elton John | Guest star on Hackney Diamonds |
| Paul McCartney | Guest star on Hackney Diamonds |
| Ringo Starr | Guest star on Hackney Diamonds |
| Goo Goo Dolls | New live album |
| Foo Fighters | Used as a comparison to Goo Goo Dolls |
| Staind | Announcing a mini tour |
| Peter Frampton | Mentioned in a quick aside |
| Kurt Cobain | His daughter, Frances Bean, got married |
| R.E.M. (Michael Stipe) | Officiated Frances Bean Cobain’s wedding |
| Janet Jackson | Made lip-syncing acceptable |
| Milli Vanilli | Exposed for lip-syncing/not singing |
| Gorillaz | Virtual band success |
| Little Richard | Clip where he claimed “undisputed king” title |
| Chuck Berry | Called “Blackberry” by Little Richard |
| Jerry Lee Lewis | Mentioned in the guitar vs. piano debate |
| Billy Joel | Mentioned in the piano vs. guitar debate |
| Bruce Springsteen | Mentioned in the piano vs. guitar debate |
| Anthrax | Mentioned in a quick aside |
| Slayer | Mentioned in a quick aside |
| U2 | Extra Sphere shows going on sale |
| The Beatles | Mentioned in the debate about their influence |
🍔 Food Items / Restaurants Talked About 🍽️
- Coffee: Mentioned multiple times as the item Bob was attempting to buy on Sunday morning, unsuccessfully finding drip coffee and settling for Americano. ☕
- Chili / Chili Dogs / Frito Pie: Food items mentioned being eaten during Matt’s “lamping” trip, noted as inappropriate for the 95-degree heat. 🥵
- Candy / Halloween Candy: The food items the raccoons 🦝 were obsessed with and unwrapping during Matt’s trip. 🍬
- Salted and Shelled Peanuts: Another snack the raccoons were eating “haywire” during the trip. 🥜
- The League: A restaurant/bar mentioned by Bob where the balcony was full of diners at 10 a.m. on Sunday. 🥂
- HEB: The grocery store mentioned by Matt as the traditional place to go after church, where blue laws once prevented the sale of toys on Sunday. 🛒
- Mimosas: Mentioned as a popular Sunday morning activity. 🍹
📰 News Stories Talked About 🗞️
- F1 Austin Track Complaints: News that some F1 drivers and teams, potentially Max Verstappen, were complaining that the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) track in Austin is too bumpy/wobbly and an “embarrassment” to the city. 🏎️
- Austin Weather Forecast: The heavy rain threat will hold off until Wednesday night into Thursday morning, ⛈️ hitting the Hill Country first. The current 10-day forecast predicts a high of 60 degrees on October 31st (Halloween). 🎃
- Drug Take-Back Program: Travis County constables will collect expired, unused, and unwanted over-the-counter and prescription drugs 💊 from the public this Saturday as part of a national program to prevent misuse.
- Austin Influencer/Money Mentor: A brief discussion began about “Dr. Megan MacArthur, Money Mentor,” 💵 an Austin influencer who was sharing her bills.
🔮 Predictions Made During This Portion 🧐
- Halloween Weather Prediction: The high on October 31st is predicted to be around 60 degrees, 🌡️ making it a great year for costumes without sweating. 🧛
- Movie Predictions: Bob suggested that “Cocaine Raccoon” 🦝 or “Cocaine Sloth” 🦥 might be the next movie in the Cocaine Bear franchise. 🐻
🧠 Interesting Facts During This Portion 💡
- COTA Drainage/Movement: An insider piece suggested the issue with the bumpy track is not the construction but the drainage in the area and how much the land moves. 🗺️
- Blue Laws: Matt mentioned that when he was a kid, HEB couldn’t sell toys on Sunday in Texas 🧸 due to the old blue laws.
- Sunday is the New Saturday: Bob noted that Sunday morning is now incredibly busy, contrasting it with a time when most businesses didn’t open before noon due to traditional church attendance. ⛪
- Raccoon Dexterity: Bob and Matt joked that raccoons have “little thumbs” 👍 which allows them to open wrappers and “scratch a lottery ticket.” 🎟️
☣️ Was There a Toxic Tuesday Segment Today? ❌
- Yes, there was a segment explicitly labeled “Toxic Tuesday.” The segment on Austin’s Sunday morning business (“Sunday is the new Saturday”) and the subsequent discussion about the Austin influencer’s finances shared a critical/commentary tone often associated with such segments, but it was not formally named. 🗣️
📞 Were There Any Phone Callers This Portion? 📲
- Yes, there was one caller who the hosts initially thought was “Kristen” but who turned out to be a man named “Chris Kane” (or possibly another name, though Chris Kane was mentioned later). 🤷♂️
- Topic: He was calling about a game and had issues reaching the administration/business office number (832-4000) during the day. The hosts were annoyed by the call’s content and its interruption of the show. 😠
🌭 Did the Show Have Any Hot Dogs They Were Eating in the Studio? 🙅♂️
- No. Hot dogs were only mentioned in the context of the chili dogs the raccoons were eating during Matt’s camping trip. 🦝
😂 Funny or Memorable Quotes This Portion of the Show 🎤
- Matt (on a real Austin F1 track): “There should be three or four construction projects happening during the race, right?” 🚧
- Matt (on the drug take-back plan): “Do something that old ladies like. Shake a can of Metamucil out there. Walk them across the street. Flash one of those crocheted little things that goes over the Kleenex… and you can take their medicine from them.” 👵💊
- Matt (on his trip): “I went quote unquote camping. You went lamping. It’s not even close to camping.” ⛺
- Matt (on the raccoons): “She said the raccoons are unwrapping the candy and stuffing in their gut.” 🍬🦝
- Bob (on his Sunday attempt to get coffee): “We don’t have drip coffee, we just have Americano. And I was like, I threw my hands up and he goes, I’m out.” 🙅♂️☕
- Matt (on the teen boy at the campground): “Brad’s 13 and his head is still up his ass… and they keep walking by thinking, well, at some point he’ll turn his head.” 🤦♂️
👥 Were There Any Guests in the Studio? Any Special Visitors? 🛑
- No, not yet. However, Doug Benson (comedian, host of Doug Loves Movies and Getting Dug with High) was scheduled to arrive at any moment around 9:00 a.m. to discuss his upcoming shows at Cap City Comedy Club. 🗓️
🔁 Was/Were There Any Reoccurring Jokes or Gags on the Show? 🔄
- Bob’s aversion to crowds and activity on Sunday morning (the “Sunday is the new Saturday” complaint) is a reoccurring theme/gag. 🏙️
- Matt’s “Lamping” vs. Camping 🏕️ and his over-the-top complaints about his wife’s spending/choices for the family are reoccurring topics of humor. 💸
🔠 Was There an “ABC’s of Me” Segment? 🚫
- No, there was no “ABC’s of Me” segment.
❓ Was There a “This or That” Segment? 🚫
- No, there was no “This or That” segment.
📝 5-Paragraph Summary of This Portion of the Show 📑
The second third of the show began by wrapping up the discussion on the F1 race in Austin, 🏎️ with Matt and Bob joking that the complaints about the COTA track being too bumpy meant it was an authentic Austin road experience, complete with imaginary construction projects and electric scooters. The conversation then shifted to weather, where the hosts lamented the current “hot soup” conditions but shared good news: the 10-day forecast predicted a high of 60 degrees on Halloween, 🎃 meaning costumes could be worn comfortably for the first time in years. This was followed by a piece of public service news from Matt detailing a Travis County drug take-back program this Saturday, 💊 allowing residents to safely dispose of old medications. Matt then comically suggested tactics for listeners to “intercept” elderly people on their way to the precinct to take their drugs, which Bob found akin to an Adam Sandler character. 🤣
The segment continued with Matt recounting a disastrous “camping” trip—which Bob immediately corrected to “lamping“—that turned out to be far more expensive than Matt realized, leading to him finding out his wife hides the costs. 💸 The main source of chaos on the trip was an enormous horde of raccoons 🦝 that invaded their campsite late one night. Matt’s wife reported seeing as many as 90 raccoons, acting fearlessly as they unwrapped and consumed leftover Halloween candy, chili, and peanuts. 🍬🥜 The hosts joked about the raccoons’ human-like dexterity and the scary yet adorable nature of the animal invasion. This led to a brief tangent about new horror movies, including the well-received film Talk To Me and the jokingly suggested sequels to Cocaine Bear—Cocaine Raccoon and Cocaine Sloth. 🐻
An interruption occurred when a listener called in, not for a radio show topic, but to complain about issues reaching the station’s administration line about a game. 😠 Matt and Bob, clearly frustrated, cut off the call, directing him to try the business office number again during regular hours. Following the interruption, the conversation turned to a recurring segment for Bob: the extreme activity on Sunday mornings in Austin. 🏙️ Bob complained that “Sunday is the new Saturday,” citing long lines at coffee shops, full restaurants, and people everywhere in Lululemon, a stark contrast to the old “blue law” days when businesses didn’t open until noon and the streets were empty for churchgoers. ⛪ Matt agreed, recalling the days when his grandmother couldn’t buy him a toy at HEB on a Sunday. 🧸
The hosts then introduced the day’s scheduled guest, comedian Doug Benson, 🎙️ who was slated to join them around 9 a.m. to promote his stand-up and Doug Loves Movies shows at Cap City Comedy Club. The discussion shifted quickly when Chewie introduced a clip of an Austin “money mentor” influencer 💵 who was sharing her financial bills, which Bob immediately latched onto with his typical disdain for modern social media celebrity and high housing costs. 🙄
The conversation concluded with Matt and Bob discussing other weekend animal visitors, including a possum on Matt’s back porch and Matt’s confusion over his neighbors doing yard work late at night, jokingly concluding they were “burying bodies.” ⚰️ The segment was punctuated by an energetic announcement that Doug Benson was expected shortly, marking an exciting upcoming moment for the show. 🎉
🐶 Show Information & Segments 📻
Did the show have any hot dogs they were eating in the studio? 🚫
- No. Hot dogs were not mentioned in this final third of the show.
Food or Restaurants Talked About During This Portion of the Show/Where? 🍞
- Bread (Sandwich Bread): Producer Speaker 03 was eating plain, sad-looking sandwich bread 🥺 for her breakfast in a Ziploc bag in the studio.
- Muffin: Mentioned as a more traditional breakfast item (like the bread, but with blueberries and sugar). 🧁
- Tacos: Mentioned by Chewie in the context of feeling restricted from enjoying snacks or tacos 🌮 due to the high cost of his groceries. 💸
Any News Stories Talked About During This Portion of the Show? 🎬
- SAG-AFTRA / Hollywood Strike: 🛑 Doug Benson discussed the ongoing actor’s strike, noting that he can’t audition for anything and that the producers are being unreasonable, refusing to give up a small percentage (2%) of profits and wanting to use AI 🤖 for actors’ images.
- Austin Commute: The hosts discussed the change in Austin’s traffic/commute times, noting that the average commute used to be 25 minutes but is now closer to 7-8 minutes. 🚗💨
Any Interesting Facts During This Portion of the Show? 💡
- Doug Benson’s Start in Podcasting: Doug said he didn’t know what a podcast was when he started, and that his show, Doug Loves Movies, is one of the Original Gangster (OG) podcasts, running for about 17 years. 🎙️
- SAG-AFTRA Negotiations: Doug Benson mentioned that SAG-AFTRA was only asking for 2% more pay, and that the producers were resisting, partly due to a desire to use AI 🤖 to replace actors.
- Podcast Decline: Doug noted that his show is now in decline due to the “sheer number of podcasts” available, which makes it tough to compete. He also noted that people are driving less, which was a main listening time for his show. 📉
- Dating Demographics: Chewie mentioned a study that found about 60% of women 🙅♀️ would be “turned off” and would not swipe right on someone who listens to Joe Rogan.
- Doug Loves Movies Demographics: Doug said his show is mainly listened to by young men 👦 and that when couples attend his live shows, the women are often only there because they were brought by their male partners. 👫
Any Memorable Moments During This Portion? 🤩
- The “Girl Breakfast” Moment: The hosts made fun of Speaker 03 for eating plain white sandwich bread 🍞 for breakfast in a Ziploc bag, calling it “sad” and like something “to feed an animal.” 🐒
- Doug Benson’s Return: The highly anticipated arrival and immediate engagement of Doug Benson was a memorable moment, as he joked about being left waiting in the kitchen to work the vending machine. 😂
- The Caleb Hammer Finance Discussion: The segment where Chewie got extremely defensive about his financial situation (claiming his grocery bill is only $80 a month) after showing a clip of a financial influencer. 😡
Any Guests on the Show? 🎤
- Yes: Comedian and podcaster Doug Benson 🎙️ joined the show to discuss his upcoming stand-up show and Doug Loves Movies live podcast at Cap City Comedy Club.
Any Callers This Portion of the Show? 🚫
- No, there were no callers during this final third of the show.
Was there an “ABC’s of Me” Segment? ❌
- No, there was no “ABC’s of Me” segment.
Was there a “This or That” Segment? ❌
- No, there was no “This or That” segment.
Were there any predictions made during this portion? 🔮
- No. There were no explicit predictions made, though there was a great deal of commentary and speculation on the future of the entertainment industry (AI and podcasting).
What were the facts of the day from their segment? 📝
- There was no dedicated “Facts of the Day” segment.
What was the Kick Out the Jams segment about? 🎶
- There was no “Kick Out the Jams” segment. The closest segment was the discussion on “Toxic Tuesday” about music and entertainment tastes in a relationship.
5-Paragraph Summary of This Portion of the Show 📑
The final third of the show opened by continuing the highly critical discussion on the Austin “Money Mentor” influencer, 💵 with Matt, Bob, and Chewie mocking the woman’s presentation style and the high cost of her expenses. Chewie, in particular, got extremely defensive about his own finances after showing a clip of financial expert Caleb Hammer, claiming his own grocery bill was a meager $80 a month, which the hosts immediately questioned and joked about. 🤨 The segment segued into a critique of people who appear financially successful, with Matt noting that many are simply leasing expensive items like BMWs while putting nothing into savings, making the point that social media only shows the “highlight reel.” 📸 Bob noted that this whole financial discussion was brought up by Chewie specifically to upset him. 😠
The energy shifted significantly with the highly anticipated arrival of their guest, comedian Doug Benson. 🎙️ Doug was welcomed as a longtime friend of the show, and they immediately discussed his various career hats—comedian, podcaster, and accidental “influencer.” Doug joked about the absurd swag boxes (including a projector TV) he received from movie studios 🎬 during the pandemic to post about their content, and discussed how that unexpected gig temporarily gave him “influencer” status. He was also praised for his natural conversational pace, contrasting sharply with the breathless, heavily edited “rip and read” style of younger social media stars. 🗣️
The conversation then turned serious as Doug gave an insider’s view on the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. 🛑 He explained that the dispute was largely fueled by greedy studio heads refusing to give actors a small (2%) pay increase and insisting on language that would allow them to use AI 🤖 to replicate actors’ images and voices indefinitely. Doug noted that while he is currently out of acting work, he is privileged enough to still have stand-up and podcasting, which many lower-tier actors do not. He expressed frustration that rich celebrities were not stepping up enough to support the fund for actors truly struggling during the work stoppage. 😔
The hosts then recognized Doug as an “OG podcaster,” noting that his show, Doug Loves Movies, has been running for 17 years. Doug shared that he didn’t even know what a podcast was when he started. 🤯 He admitted that the sheer number of famous people now starting podcasts has led to a decline in listenership for long-running shows like his, an issue compounded by people driving and commuting less. The hosts and Doug also engaged in a fun movie trivia game, with Doug instantly identifying the movies Pet Sematary: Bloodlines and No Hard Feelings based on the lead actors (Henry Thomas and Jennifer Lawrence). 🧠
The show closed with the hosts initiating a “Toxic Tuesday” discussion, asking if a partner’s entertainment tastes (specifically music or media like Joe Rogan) matter in a relationship. 💔 Doug confirmed that his audience is predominantly young men, 👦 and joked that the female partners 👩 who attend his live Doug Loves Movies shows are usually only there because they were brought by their boyfriends. 🙄 The show wrapped up with a final joke about the producer’s meager breakfast of plain bread, 🍞 before the hosts were set to go to a break. 🎧
😈 Toxic Tuesday Summary 🗣️
The “Toxic Tuesday” segment, initiated by the host Speaker 18 (Matt), focused on the question posed by Speaker 03 (the producer): “How much does music taste matter in a relationship?” 🎶 This was broadened to include entertainment tastes in general. 📺 The segment was bookended by a long, humorous digression 😂 where the hosts and guest Doug Benson mocked Speaker 03’s breakfast choice of two slices of plain sandwich bread 🍞 in a Ziploc bag, calling it “sad” 🥺 and like “feeding an animal,” a classic example of the show’s “toxic” humor before diving into the main topic.
🎧 Hosts’ and Guests’ Takes on the Topic 🎤
The consensus among the hosts and Doug Benson was that music taste is far more polarizing and consequential 💥 in a relationship than movie taste. Chewie and Speaker 17 (Bob) quickly agreed that music is harder to overlook, especially when sharing a car. 🚗 Chewie shared a personal anecdote about a date being derailed when the woman switched his smooth R&B to “pop country,” 🤠 stating, “I don’t know, but nowadays like you can’t even really You’re not dating any woman if you’re not into the pop country or EDM and forbid god forbid if you don’t like Taylor Swift 🙅♀️ That’s over.” This sentiment was supported by Chewie citing a study 📊 that claimed 60% of women would be “turned off” by a potential date who listens to Joe Rogan, 🤯 suggesting that media preferences act as a significant social filter. 🚩
🎬 Movie Taste and Relationships ❤️
On the subject of movie taste, Doug Benson offered a more relaxed perspective. He stated that he has reached a point where he doesn’t need his girlfriend to share his tastes; they can simply agree to disagree without argument. 👍 The main host (Matt) confessed that his wife’s poor music taste—specifically confusing Bruce Springsteen and John Cougar Mellencamp—is a point of conflict, 🤦♂️ admitting he is sometimes forced to attend concerts like Sting and Dave Matthews for her, 🎻 while avoiding taking her to his own prog rock shows because “she doesn’t know how to have fun for me.” 🎸 The conversation ultimately concluded that while conflicting entertainment preferences can be frustrating, for a relationship to survive, one partner (usually the man) often has to tolerate the other’s “bad” taste. 🤷♂️