🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (06-28-2022)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Carl’s Jr. (11:47) – Story about customer finding methamphetamine in his burger bag in Skiathook, Oklahoma
• Ulta stores mentioned in context of Def Leppard beauty collection (not a restaurant)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Baby boom at St. Luke’s East Hospital NICU (10:20) – 13 neonatal nurses pregnant at same time in Kansas City, Missouri
• Methamphetamine in Carl’s Jr. bag (11:47) – Employee Bryce Francis arrested for dealing drugs from drive-through window in Oklahoma
• Light exposure during sleep study (13:08) – Northwestern University study linking light exposure during sleep to obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure
• Wrong house de-roofed (18:30) – Roofing company accidentally removed roof from wrong house, now over $70,000 in damages with insurance disputes

“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 marching band music problem (00:41) – Bob complained that after playing University of Texas fight songs for his son’s acceptance, his Apple Music now auto-plays college marching band music every time he gets in his car, including Michigan and Notre Dame fight songs
• Matt’s throwing phone solution (04:54) – Matt repeatedly suggested Bob throw his phone to fix the problem
• Better Business Bureau discussion (20:10) – The hosts questioned what the Better Business Bureau actually does: “I’ve never met anybody from the Better Business Bureau, and I’m not throwing shade, I just don’t know what they do.”
• Sleep position debate (16:42) – Discussion about sleeping on your back being unnatural: “When you sleep on your back, you’re saying, if somebody breaks in this house, they’re allowed to gut me.”
• Bob’s castle claim (40:02) – Bob showed castles with the Fonseca name, Matt called him out: “Oh, but not for the Fonseca family. That doesn’t get to be your castle.”

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers during this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob’s Rock and Roll News covered several stories from the music world. The segment opened with Kiss making a major cultural blunder during their performance in Vienna, Austria. The legendary rock band displayed the Australian flag instead of the Austrian flag during their finale, with Gene Simmons declaring “Kiss loves you, Vienna!” while the Union Jack (part of the Australian flag) appeared behind them. The audience roared with laughter at the mistake, and one unamused Austrian fan tweeted “Americans and geography!” No one from the band’s crew has stepped forward to take responsibility for the error.

The segment also touched on Gene Simmons’ controversial claims from an earlier interview where he stated he had slept with 4,800 women during his rock career and probably fathered children living in Australia. Bob noted this was “a weird flex and a weird brag” considering none of these alleged children have come forward.

Billy Joe Armstrong of Green Day confirmed he is moving to the UK, which Bob framed as part of a potential “brain drain” of artists and thinkers leaving the United States due to Supreme Court controversies. Bob expressed concern that if other celebrities follow suit, the U.S. could face a serious loss of intellectual talent. The hosts debated whether the United States has been “leaning into intellectualism” in recent years.

Def Leppard launched a 19-piece beauty collection exclusively available at Ulta stores, Ulta.com, and rockandrollbeauty.com. Bob expressed confusion about this partnership, questioning whether Def Leppard has ever been associated with beauty or if the band members are particularly good-looking or well put together. The hosts noted the band’s drummer has one arm, though they weren’t sure what relevance that had to the beauty line. Bob mentioned the band has been busy this year with their own gin brand, new album, upcoming vinyl box set, and touring with Mötley Crüe, Poison, and Joan Jett.

Stevie Nicks weighed in on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade through a letter posted to Twitter. She wrote that “history is repeating itself and it’s even more frightening this time,” and recommended people watch the documentary “The Janes” about her generation leading up to Roe v. Wade. Bob joked that they would “see what Lindsay Buckingham has to say tomorrow on the rock and roll news.”

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

• Kiss
• Green Day
• Def Leppard
• Mötley Crüe
• Poison
• Joan Jett
• Fleetwood Mac (Stevie Nicks, Lindsay Buckingham referenced)

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

The show opened with Bob sharing a frustrating technical problem where his iPhone’s Apple Music continuously plays college marching band fight songs every time he gets in his car. After playing University of Texas songs to celebrate his son Evan’s acceptance to UT, his phone now automatically plays fight songs from Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and military academies at high volume. Despite searching through his library, Bob can’t find a playlist to delete and doesn’t understand how to make it stop. Matt jokingly suggested throwing the phone multiple times as a solution, while the hosts debated whether anyone actually enjoys listening to marching band music for pleasure.

The hosts discussed feeling unusually tired, with Bob and Chewy both reporting exhaustion despite getting plenty of sleep the night before. Matt explained the concept of negative ions produced by thunderstorms, citing WebMD and Healthline sources that suggest these “vitamins of the air” can cause relaxation and tiredness. The conversation evolved into a debate about sleep habits, with discussions about sleep masks, blackout curtains, and sleeping positions. They also covered a Northwestern University study about light exposure during sleep leading to health problems like obesity and diabetes.

A major segment focused on whether the hosts would consider leaving the United States, sparked by Billy Joe Armstrong’s announcement that he’s moving to the UK. Bob discussed potential destinations like Portugal (where the Fonseca name has historical significance) and Uruguay, while Chewy expressed interest in Canada for its universal healthcare and R&B music scene. The conversation touched on immigration requirements, with Bob explaining that many countries require significant financial investments before granting residency. They debated the Better Business Bureau’s actual function and discussed a news story about a roofing company that accidentally removed the wrong house’s roof, causing over $70,000 in damages with no one taking responsibility.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript (Second Third)

News stories talked about during this portion

43:06 – 50:50: Abortion provider closures in Texas

• Austin Women’s Health Center no longer providing abortion care
• Discussion of trigger laws in Texas (30 days after Supreme Court judgment)
• Attorney General’s unclear guidance causing confusion
• Hundreds of appointments being canceled across the state
• Discussion of pre-Roe v. Wade laws potentially being enforced

50:50 – 51:04: Healthcare costs discussion

• Matt mentioned his son was in ICU and despite having insurance, received bills exceeding $25,000
• Out-of-pocket costs ended up around $15,000 beyond what was expected

Interesting facts shared during this portion

48:00-48:30: Texas has high mother mortality rate and high infant mortality rate

53:41: The planet is only about 200 years old with democracy and freedom (in context of human civilization)

58:30: Majority of people in the US support some access to abortion care, even in Texas

59:00-59:30: In Texas, only around 40% of eligible voters voted in the last election

Toxic Tuesday segment

1:03:25 – 1:23:00: Yes, there was a Toxic Tuesday segment.

Topic: A husband wrote in asking how to convince his wife to participate in swinging/couple swapping. He described himself and his wife as having a great sex life, but wanting to bring another couple into the bedroom. The problem is his wife “only has eyes for him.” He rated the other woman as 8-10 but the other man as 5-6, meaning his wife would be “getting the short end of the stick.”

Hosts’ Take:

• Matt was most forceful, stating that the wife clearly doesn’t want to do this and that “no means no”
• Matt argued the husband is the one who’s dissatisfied and trying to project his desires onto his wife
• Matt pointed out the husband said things were “great in the bedroom” but then immediately wanted to change things
• Bob agreed the wife gave a bad excuse (not attracted to the guy) when she really just doesn’t want to swing at all
• The hosts suggested if he really wanted to pursue this, he should let his wife pick the couple
• Overall consensus was the husband should drop it and respect his wife’s wishes
• Multiple callers (Leah, Giselle) reinforced that all four people need to be enthusiastic participants or it won’t work

Phone callers this portion

1:02:30: A caller mentioned getting calls during the break from “a couple ladies”

1:10:00 – 1:12:30: Leah called in

• Initially thought Chewy revealed names but was confused about Peter and Lois Griffin being cartoon characters
• Said if the wife is saying no, that should be the end of it
• Mentioned she’s divorced

1:17:00 – 1:18:40: Giselle called in

• Has messaged Chewy on Facebook before
• Went on a date with someone at the station
• Said all four people in a swinging situation need to be happy and willing
• Emphasized you cannot talk someone into swinging

1:19:50 – 1:20:40: Dan called in

• Said every time swinging has been proposed to him, it’s been the woman proposing it
• Most recent was New Year’s
• Mentioned concept of being “hetero flexible”
• Seemed to be flexing about his dating life
• Asked to be connected with Giselle

1:21:00 – 1:23:00: Sherman called in

• Suggested the husband thinks he’s “super hot”
• Said the husband should let the wife pick
• Ranked himself as “at least eight, seven, five”

Recurring jokes or gags

45:25: Communication/military jargon confusion – Chewy said something confusing and Matt joked about “going military”

52:34: Running joke about the planet being 6,000 years old (creationism reference)

1:02:00: Chewy being called “The Toxic Avenger” for Toxic Tuesday

1:07:00+: Ongoing discussion about rating people on a 1-10 scale for attractiveness

1:14:00: Matt’s joke that he hasn’t touched the remote control or watched what he wants in 11 years of marriage

1:18:30: Discussion of whether Chewy is a 6 or could be improved to an 8 – Matt joked Chewy is shaped like one of the numbers in “10” (the zero)

1:21:30: Recurring references to “Tesla Dan” and his reputation as an older man who parties and always has women around

5 Paragraph Summary

The second third of this show began with a philosophical discussion about patriotism and whether people feel attached to the idea of America or the actual reality of America. This led into darker territory with Matt joking about sending postcards from Portugal if he leaves the country, and discussing how historically those who left their countries before wars were the ones who survived. The conversation touched on how difficult it is to look objectively at one’s own country and whether people actually want freedom or prefer authoritarian leadership.

The show then pivoted to major news coverage of abortion providers shutting down across Texas following the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. The hosts discussed how confusing the legal situation has become, with trigger laws set to take effect 30 days after judgment, but the Attorney General muddying the waters by suggesting pre-Roe laws might already be enforceable. This has led to hundreds of canceled appointments and clinic closures. Matt tried to remain balanced in his presentation while admitting it was difficult not to get emotional about the subject. The discussion became heated when Matt insisted on presenting polling data showing that even in Texas, a majority supports some access to abortion care, while Chewy seemed skeptical of this claim.

The abortion discussion led to broader debates about marriage, commitment, and personal freedom. Matt shared his own experience of having over $25,000 in medical bills despite having insurance when his son was in ICU. The hosts discussed Texas’s high maternal and infant mortality rates and expensive healthcare system. There was tension between wanting to discuss important issues versus not having expertise to add new information beyond what listeners could find in news sources. Chewy expressed concern about offending listeners, while Matt insisted they’ve never been told they can’t discuss any topics on the show.

The show then transitioned into Toxic Tuesday, where Chewy read a letter from a husband asking how to convince his wife to participate in couple swapping/swinging. The man claimed to have a great sex life but wanted to bring another couple into the bedroom, with the problem being his wife wasn’t attracted to the other man. This sparked extensive debate among the hosts about monogamy, commitment, and whether the pursuit of sex is more exciting than the act itself. Matt was particularly forceful in arguing that the wife clearly doesn’t want to swing and the husband should respect that, pointing out the contradiction in saying things are “great” but then wanting to change them.

Multiple callers weighed in on the Toxic Tuesday topic, with Leah and Giselle both emphasizing that all four participants need to be enthusiastic and willing for swinging to work. Dan called in to flex about women proposing swinging to him and asked to be connected with Giselle. The hosts ultimately concluded the husband should either drop the idea entirely or let his wife pick the couple if he really wanted to pursue it. Throughout the segment, there was ongoing discussion about rating people’s attractiveness on a 1-10 scale, with Chewy rating himself a 6-6.5 and the hosts joking they could get him to an 8. The segment maintained the show’s irreverent tone while still taking the caller’s question seriously and providing what they felt was sound advice about respecting boundaries in relationships.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (06-28-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:24:26.679 – Downtown Austin set record of $40.8 million in monthly alcohol sales (March 2022, during South by Southwest)
• 01:26:04.812 – April sales only dropped to $40.76 million (only $40,000 less than March)
• 01:26:05.766 – Discussion that 95% of sales are hard seltzers (jokingly)
• 01:28:00.915 – Discussion of tall boys at convenience stores from 3-6 p.m.
• 01:32:07.353 – H.E.B. Austin Symphony Fourth of July Concert mentioned
• 01:39:29.259 – Southside Market in Elgin discussed – oldest BBQ restaurant in Texas, famous for “Elgin sausage”
• 01:42:05.800 – Real Ale Brewing Company mentioned in Blanco
• 01:48:07.463 – Hofbrau Steakhouse closing for summer (June-August) due to AC issues and heat
• 01:53:13.231 – Plans for Thursday day slide: BBQ, then a client visit, ending at Still Austin distillery
• 01:54:40.440 – Yesterday the crew had hamburgers at Buddy’s
• 01:54:50.213 – Plans to go to Moreno’s for hamburgers tomorrow for “quality control”
• 01:55:11.828 – Discussion of eating at Interstellar for pork belly
• 02:01:20.974 – Suerte restaurant mentioned as one of Matt’s favorites
• 02:01:28.546 – Este – new seafood restaurant from Suerte folks in old East Side Cafe building
• 02:01:59.022 – Serena’s restaurant mentioned

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:24:26.679 – Downtown Austin set record alcohol sales of $40.8 million in March 2022
• 01:25:04.878 – This exceeded previous records for monthly alcohol sales in downtown Austin
• 01:25:42.216 – Through first four months of 2022, downtown locations exceeded $131 million in alcohol sales
• 01:26:44.211 – During pandemic’s first full month, only $355,000 in alcohol sales
• 01:48:07.463 – Hofbrau Steakhouse closing June-August due to extreme heat and inadequate AC
• 01:52:28.405 – Austin broke the June record for 100-degree days
• 01:46:25.767 – MLB fight involving Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:39:26.679 – Elgin, Texas is home to Southside Market, argued to be oldest BBQ restaurant in Texas
• 01:39:46.807 – Southside Market is famous for “Elgin sausages”
• 01:40:32.072 – Johnson City named after a different Johnson family, not LBJ’s family
• 01:43:45.127 – Gonzales, Texas was the birthplace of the “Come and Take It” logo
• 01:44:13.778 – Gonzales is the first European-American settlement in Texas
• 01:50:59.531 – Bob discusses “negative ions” created by lightning/storms that humans prefer
• 01:51:21.587 – Negative ions described as “vitamins in the sky”
• 01:56:10.537 – “Flamingo test” – standing on one leg with arms out for 10 seconds; if you can’t, you won’t make it 7 years
• 01:57:35.117 – 2013 research review covering 1957-2012 on negative ions effects

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:24:50.357 – Matt jokes Austin is now “live glug glug capital of the world” instead of live music capital
• 01:27:37.348 – Discussion about what different types of workers drink from the convenience store beer bucket
• 01:31:43.875 – Matt wants to do drone shows instead of fireworks for July 4th
• 01:33:49.206 – Matt discusses making PVC pipe guns to launch bottle rockets at friends as kids
• 01:35:12.472 – Matt’s wife’s intense process of claiming spots for July 4th fireworks in Milwaukee at 5 AM
• 01:35:36.012 – Matt’s son is “freakishly patriotic”
• 01:41:29.749 – Trivia game contestants Derek and Sam are praised as “good sports” and not “a-holes”
• 01:50:59.531 – Extended discussion about “negative ions” with Bob insisting they’re real science
• 01:51:51.120 – Bob coins the term “Skyvitamins” for negative ions
• 01:55:03.354 – Matt on 18-hour fast for blood work, joking about which week he’ll die

Callers this portion:

• 01:38:01.458 – Derek and Sam called in for ZZ Top tickets trivia contest
• 01:38:16.218 – Both contestants were friendly and good sports
• 01:44:58.210 – Sam won the tickets in sudden death with answer “Shiner”

“This or That” segment:

• 01:38:01.458 to 01:45:05.766 – Small Texas Towns Trivia Game for ZZ Top tickets
• Contestants: Derek and Sam
• Questions and answers:
• Q: City with oldest BBQ restaurant in Texas (Southside Market) / A: Elgin (both contestants guessed wrong – Seguin, Lockhart)
• Q: Home to LBJ National Historic Park and Texas White House / A: Johnson City (Sam – correct)
• Q: Famous for “hell country” music, population of three / A: Luckenbach (Sam – correct)
• Q: Home to Lost Pines state park / A: Bastrop (Sam – correct)
• Q: Home to Real Ale Brewing Company / A: Blanco (Derek guessed Fredericksburg wrong, Sam correct)
• Q: Town with meanest shopkeepers, German immigrants / A: Fredericksburg (Derek – correct after extended discussion)
• Q: Home to Blue Hole swimming spot / A: Wimberley (Derek – correct, tied the game 4-4)
• TIEBREAKER Q: Birthplace of “Come and Take It” logo, first European-American settlement in Texas / A: Gonzales (neither got it)
• SUDDEN DEATH Q: City known for its beer / A: Shiner (Sam – correct, won tickets)

Predictions made during this portion:

• 01:37:05.890 – Discussion that robot football players are “five years away”
• 01:52:34.320 – Matt jokes “that was the last rain ever”
• 01:52:38.425 – “The Hofbrau will open again before it rains again”

“Kick Out the Jams” segment:

• 01:24:17.467 to 01:32:07.353 – “Click Click Boom” segment about July 4th fireworks locations
• Timestamp: 01:29:15.245 – July 4th occurring on July 4th this year
• Locations covered:
• H.E.B. Austin Symphony Fourth of July Concert at Auditorium Shores/Long Center (8 PM, fireworks after 8:30 PM)
• Buda: Red White and Buda celebration (9 AM start, fireworks 9:15 PM at Buda Amphitheater)
• Cedar Park: July 4th celebration (5 PM start, fireworks 9:15 PM, followed by movie)
• Hill Country Galleria: Independence Day festival (4-10 PM)
• Hutto: Brushy Creek Amphitheater (9 PM)
• Pflugerville: Fireworks at 9 PM (parking near Hendrickson High School, Stonehill Town Center, or Costco)
• Round Rock: Sertoma Independence Day Parade and Frontier Days (8:30 AM start, fireworks around 8:30 PM at Old Settlers Park)

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the June 28, 2022 Matt & Bob show opened with an energetic discussion about downtown Austin’s record-breaking alcohol sales. The hosts revealed that downtown Austin generated $40.8 million in alcohol sales during March 2022, coinciding with South by Southwest, and remarkably maintained nearly the same level ($40.76 million) in April. Matt joked that Austin has transformed from the “live music capital of the world” to the “live glug glug capital of the world.” The crew discussed the dramatic increase from pandemic lows of only $355,000 in the first full month of COVID-19, attributing the surge to young people relocating to Austin from cities like New York and Los Angeles seeking a better lifestyle.

A significant portion of the show was devoted to the “Click Click Boom” segment, where Matt detailed various Fourth of July fireworks celebrations around the Austin area. Locations included the H.E.B. Austin Symphony concert at Auditorium Shores, celebrations in Buda, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and other surrounding communities. The discussion evolved into a debate about whether fireworks are outdated entertainment, with BK advocating for modern drone shows instead. Matt shared personal stories about his wife’s intense process of claiming prime viewing spots in Milwaukee, waking up at 5 AM to stake out an 8×16 foot area, and mentioned his son’s surprisingly strong patriotic enthusiasm.

The show featured an entertaining trivia contest between callers Derek and Sam competing for ZZ Top tickets with Jeff Beck and Ann Wilson. The game focused on small towns around Austin, testing knowledge of places like Elgin (home to Southside Market, the oldest BBQ restaurant in Texas), Johnson City (LBJ’s Texas White House), Luckenbach, Bastrop, Blanco, Fredericksburg, Wimberley, Gonzales, and Shiner. The competition was close and good-natured, tied at 4-4 before going to sudden death. Sam ultimately won by correctly identifying Shiner in the final round, and the hosts praised both contestants for being good sports, noting they hadn’t had “a-hole” game callers in a while.

Food dominated much of the conversation, with multiple restaurant discussions and upcoming plans. The Hofbrau Steakhouse made news by announcing it would close from June through August due to extreme heat and inadequate air conditioning to protect their senior employees. The hosts planned an ambitious Thursday “day slide” involving BBQ, client visits, and ending at the Still Austin distillery, though Matt was simultaneously discussing his need to lose “a tight 40 pounds.” Additional food plans included tomorrow’s “quality control” visit to Moreno’s for hamburgers and a trip to Interstellar for pork belly, with Matt also recommending the newly-opened Este restaurant from the Suerte team.

The show concluded with an extended, comedic debate about “negative ions” after Bob insisted that the previous night’s thunderstorm had released beneficial negative ions into the atmosphere, which he described as “vitamins in the sky.” Despite Matt and Chuy’s skepticism, Bob maintained that scientific research supports negative ions’ positive effects on mood and health. The hosts also discussed Matt’s ongoing extensive medical testing with Dr. Stanley Wang and the “flamingo test” for longevity. Throughout this final segment, the chemistry between the hosts was evident as they bantered about everything from Matt’s dreams featuring both a tiger and Chuy talking about food, to Austin breaking June’s record for 100-degree days, perfectly capturing their irreverent, food-obsessed, Austin-centric brand of morning radio.