🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob 07-05-2022 Show Transcript (First Third)

-Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

No, this is not a Hot Dog Friday show. The hosts confirm at the beginning (00:10.799) that it’s “your Tuesday post, 4th of July.”

-What food items/restaurants were talked about?

• Spinach – Multiple types discussed including baby spinach, sautéed spinach, spring mix (02:00.724-03:00.246)
• Waterburger – Drive-thru mentioned (17:13.855)
• Patty melt/burrito melt – Discussed as hypothetical menu items (17:51.432-18:01.886)
• Baked beans – Peter Gabriel’s secret to youth (34:01.180-34:58.659)
• Jackfruit Burger – Mentioned as confusing menu item at Kind of Tropical (36:56.579-37:02.129)
• Kind of Tropical restaurant – Outdoor bar/restaurant, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads served (36:30.691-38:01.056)
• Fried chicken sandwich – What Matt had at Kind of Tropical (38:07.805)
• Watermelon gin drink – Blended with seeds at Kind of Tropical (38:30.152-38:39.186)
• Meatballs – Served at the Cloakroom bar (42:28.679-42:46.263)
• Still Austin Whiskey – Featured throughout their day crawl (35:14.167-41:27.008)

-Were there any news stories talked about during this portion?

Yes:

• Highland Park shooting reference (09:13.100) – Bob mentions “What could be more American than a mass shooting or going to top gun” regarding July 4th activities
• Wimbledon tennis – Hugo Umbert forgetting his racket (12:25.222-13:59.029)
• Colombian cyclist Luis Carlos Chia – Hit his wife with his bike after winning a race stage (18:43.213-20:30.272)

-What was the “Click Click Boom” segment about? Please list any clickbait news the hosts mention.

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

-Were there any funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion?

Yes:

• Bob’s wife screaming in theaters (09:35.457-11:00.085) – Bob reveals Jennifer used to scream during tense movie moments, and allegedly yelled “Do some of that pilot ass!” during Top Gun
• Bob wearing a Top Gun jumpsuit to the movies (11:20.158-11:40.812) – Bob admits he wore his jumpsuit to a regular showing, not just the opening day party
• Spinach confusion (02:01.582-03:19.679) – The entire discussion about baby spinach vs. adult spinach, with Matt joking “spinach is just like a woman”
• Retired spinach (03:00.246) – Bob’s term for expired spinach
• Colombian cyclist’s quote (19:45.537) – After hitting his unconscious wife: “I don’t understand why she didn’t get out of the way”
• Bob’s gym excuses (04:09.381-05:55.521) – Bob claiming he can’t work out because he doesn’t have proper gym clothes with phone pockets
• Best Buy bathroom conspiracy (24:44.202-27:00.452) – Bob accusing Best Buy of lying about broken bathrooms because staff don’t want to clean them

-Were there any phone callers this portion? Who and what was the call about?

No phone callers during this portion.

-Provide a 5 paragraph summary on Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment began with the announcement that Kenny Wayne Shepherd would be interviewed later in the show. The segment covered multiple major rock news stories from the long holiday weekend, with Bob mentioning he had “stringers all over the country” gathering information from multiple sources.

The lead story focused on Kiss adding 100 more dates to their seemingly never-ending farewell tour. Gene Simmons explained that the tour, originally scheduled to end in July 2021, has been extended due to the pandemic and uncertainty about retirement. Simmons compared the process to painting or writing a book, saying “when somebody says, when is it going to be finished? You’re in the middle of it. You don’t know.” The tour now looks like it will extend into 2024-2025, with Matt suggesting it’s a marketing scam.

Kate Bush emerged as a major financial winner, earning $2.3 million in streaming royalties in just a few weeks thanks to her song “Running Up That Hill” being featured on Stranger Things. Bob admitted he’d never heard of Kate Bush, prompting confusion from the other hosts. The windfall demonstrated the powerful financial impact that placement on popular streaming shows can have for legacy artists.

Other stories included Brett Michaels apologizing for a concert cancellation due to illness, the Gallagher brothers from Oasis getting Funko Pop figures (releasing October 24th), and Peter Gabriel at age 72 crediting baked beans as his fountain of youth. Gabriel explained his son is studying biomedicine and educating him about longevity, though he admits the beans produce “nasty side effects.” Despite being 72, Gabriel is recording a new album and planning a tour for next year.

Bob wrapped the segment by displaying his rock journalism credentials and his personal Funko Pop collection, which includes Joey Ramone at the top and the Beatles Yellow Submarine figures including the Blue Meanie. He expressed hope for a Dexys Midnight Runners Funko while discussing the various rock memorabilia available to collectors.

-Did anyone get a rock and roll shoutout/salute?

No formal rock and roll salute was given during this portion.

-Provide a list of bands talked about during Bob’s rock and roll news segment.

• Kiss
• Kenny Wayne Shepherd (blues guitarist)
• Kate Bush
• Poison (Brett Michaels)
• Mötley Crüe
• Joan Jett
• Def Leppard
• Oasis (Gallagher brothers – Liam and Noel)
• Genesis (Peter Gabriel)
• The Ramones (Joey Ramone mentioned for Funko collection)
• The Beatles (Yellow Submarine Funkos mentioned)
• Dexys Midnight Runners

-Provide a 3 paragraph summary of this portion of the show – excluding any of Bob’s Rock and Roll news.

The show opened with Matt, Bob, and Chewy returning from their 4th of July weekend, with Bob noting everyone should have their “fingers and toes intact” after the holiday. The conversation quickly devolved into an extensive discussion about spinach varieties, with the hosts genuinely confused about baby spinach versus regular spinach and different preparation methods. Bob’s health kick became a running theme, with him planning to lose 40 pounds but making excuses about needing new gym clothes with phone pockets from Lululemon, and revealing he wears a swim shirt with a hoodie in the pool. The guys also discussed Bob’s wife Jennifer’s theater behavior, including her tendency to scream during movies and her alleged outburst of “Do some of that pilot ass!” during their third viewing of Top Gun.

The “Nods to the Odd” segment featured bizarre news stories including French tennis player Hugo Umbert forgetting his racket at Wimbledon and having to wait six minutes for it to be retrieved, and wealthy New Yorkers getting bladder Botox and prostate procedures to avoid bathroom stops on their five-hour drives to the Hamptons. The most memorable story involved Colombian cyclist Luis Carlos Chia, who won a race stage but then immediately crashed into his wife (who was photographing the finish), knocking her unconscious and giving her a severe concussion. When asked about the incident, Chia blamed his wife saying “I don’t understand why she didn’t get out of the way,” which Matt noted was a guaranteed way to end up sleeping on the couch forever.

The final segment detailed the hosts’ day-drinking adventure on Thursday with Chris Kane from Still Austin Whiskey. Despite Bob and Chewy initially having reservations and exit strategies planned (Bob even had his wife on standby to call with an excuse), they ended up having a full pub crawl. They started at Kind of Tropical restaurant where both hosts panicked about a jackfruit burger on the menu, then toured the Still Austin distillery where they saw a three-story column still and got to label bottles. The crawl continued to the South Congress Hotel and Revival Cycles before ending at a dark bar called the Cloakroom, where Chewy got excited about homemade meatballs that reminded him of country bars near Taylor, Texas.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Radio Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Cloakroom (42:53) – Historic bar/restaurant in Austin where they serve “creamy balls” from a crockpot
• CarMax mentioned but not food-related
• Churches (fried chicken chain mentioned at 01:02:22)
• Popeyes (01:02:22)
• Kentucky Fried Chicken (01:02:22)
• Chili’s (01:16:05)
• Target (01:21:48) – Shopping, not specifically food
• Beanie weenies and mac and cheese (01:18:43) – Bob’s meals at home
• Record store purchases mentioned but not food

News Stories Talked About

• Caitlin Armstrong Case (44:30-47:26) – Woman accused of murdering cyclist Mariah Wilson on May 11th. She escaped to Costa Rica using her sister’s passport, altered her appearance, was captured after 43 days on the run, and was held on $3.5 million bond
• Austin Fire Department Response (49:19) – 90 fires on July 4th between 8pm and midnight, mostly fireworks-related (brush fires, dumpster fires, grass and trash fires)
• Monkeypox in Travis County (51:43-53:30) – 12 confirmed cases in Texas, one in Travis County. Symptoms include fever, aches, chills, and rash. CDC expects 99%+ survival rate
• Dave & Buster’s Purchases Main Event (53:43-56:28) – Comparison made to Bass Pro Shops buying Cabela’s
• Jacksonville, Florida Chicken Death Case (56:28-01:02:30) – Man arrested for animal cruelty after killing neighbor’s rooster with a stick, spent 30 hours in jail

Interesting Facts Shared

• The Cloakroom is a historic Austin establishment that stays busy when the legislature is in session (43:13)
• Monkeypox has been around for over 20 years and there are already two vaccines for it (52:00)
• Main Event has bowling, pool, laser tag, and glow-in-the-dark putt putt (55:19)
• Passports can apparently be altered with photos, though this is illegal (46:37)
• Armstrong sold her car to CarMax and used cash to flee (47:04)

Toxic Tuesday Segment

Topic 1: Girlfriend asking about past sexual experiences and finding old relationship items

Hosts’ Take:

• Bob: Kick her to the curb – she’s the jealous type. The past is the past. Don’t share everything. You can’t go on with suspicious minds (quoting Elvis). Believes exploring someone’s past serves no purpose except as future ammunition
• Matt: If you’re snooping, you won’t stop until you find something that triggers you and makes you angry. People look for reasons to be angry. Recommended having an honest conversation about insecurity
• Chuy: Initially suggested healing before entering a relationship (surprisingly healthy advice). Later suggested sharing everything to be “equally angry.” Noted that in his 20s he was toxic and jealous but has grown past it

Topic 2: Partner taking you off social media viewings or lying about small things

Hosts’ Take:

• Matt: If someone is living a private life while in a relationship, that’s “married living single” (MLS). Blocking or removing partner from social media is a major red flag. However, noted the person complaining could also be the toxic one
• Bob: Only toxic if partner turns off their tracking device
• Chuy: Asked whether to call out small lies or let them play out
• General consensus: Tracking apps like Life360 are normal in relationships. Ground rules about purchases and disclosure should be established early

Phone Callers

No phone callers during this portion.

Funny or Memorable Quotes

• “I didn’t know to give it a 21 gun salute CPR, mouth to mouth, you know, or call the chicken ambulance.” (01:00:48) – James Nix about the rooster
• “Chickens are dying every day. People at churches, Popeyes and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Really?” (01:02:22) – James Nix
• “Signed Matt’s mom. That’s how I got busted.” (48:42) – Matt about forging absence notes
• “She’s still talking, right? So she’s saying all the things I need to hear.” (53:00) – About dating someone with a rash
• “I can’t go for that, no can do.” (01:09:27) – Bob quoting Hall & Oates
• “We can’t go on together with suspicious minds.” (01:10:41) – Bob/Elvis quote
• “Come on, Eileen.” (01:14:32) – Chuy referencing Dexys Midnight Runners

Guests or Special Visitors

• Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Mentioned multiple times as upcoming guest for phone interview at 9am. Guitar virtuoso scheduled to discuss his career and promote autographed Fender Bullet Strat guitar giveaway

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• Bob being more recognizable than Matt – “I only get recognized when I’m with Bob” (43:37)
• Matt’s wife lying about Target purchases and training kids to lie about prices (01:21:48)
• The toll bill not being paid despite wife saying it was (01:21:12)
• References to past relationships and “rich history”
• Jokes about forging documents
• Movie/song references to make points (Hall & Oates, Elvis, Dexys Midnight Runners)

Summary

This middle portion of the Matt & Bob show from July 5th, 2022, covered a wide range of topics while maintaining the hosts’ characteristic blend of humor and commentary. The show opened with the hosts reminiscing about their recent visit to the Cloakroom, a historic Austin bar that reminded them of Irish pubs. The dark, cold atmosphere and the proprietor’s famous “creamy balls” from a crockpot became talking points, with Matt noting he only gets recognized when he’s with “the Bobfather.”

The news segment provided substantial coverage of several stories. The Caitlin Armstrong case dominated discussion, with the hosts expressing amazement at her resourcefulness in fleeing to Costa Rica using a doctored passport, selling her car to CarMax for cash, and evading authorities for 43 days. Matt joked about needing an “extension course” to learn such skills, while the hosts debated whether criminals who are “good at being criminals” deserve different jails. They also covered the 90 fireworks-related fires Austin Fire Department responded to on July 4th, the Monkeypox situation in Travis County (with Matt dismissing panic as COVID having “broke our brains”), and Dave & Buster’s acquisition of Main Event.

The undisputed highlight was a Jacksonville, Florida news story about a man named James Nix who killed his neighbor’s rooster and ended up in jail for animal cruelty. Matt enthusiastically called it “the movie event of the summer,” even above Top Gun: Maverick. The news report featured Nix’s memorable quotes about not knowing whether to give the chicken “a 21 gun salute CPR, mouth to mouth, or call the chicken ambulance,” and his defense that “chickens are dying every day” at Churches, Popeyes, and KFC. The hosts played the entire two-and-a-half-minute clip and were clearly entertained by the absurdity of the situation.

The Toxic Tuesday segment provided relationship advice on two scenarios. The first involved a girlfriend obsessing over her boyfriend’s past relationships and sexual history, including finding old items from his three-year relationship that ended in December. Bob advocated for keeping the past private, quoting Hall & Oates’ “I Can’t Go For That” and Elvis’s “Suspicious Minds.” Matt offered surprisingly thoughtful advice, explaining that people who snoop keep searching until they find something to trigger them, sharing his own experience with his wife’s early insecurities. Chuy initially suggested people should heal before entering relationships but then reverted to more toxic advice about sharing everything. The second scenario involved partners removing each other from social media or lying about small things, which the hosts agreed was a serious red flag, though they acknowledged the complainer could also be the toxic party. The segment revealed that both Matt and Bob’s wives track their locations, which they accepted as normal.

Throughout this portion, the show maintained its Austin-centric focus while building anticipation for the upcoming Kenny Wayne Shepherd interview. The hosts promoted a contest for an autographed Fender Bullet Strat guitar that would require listeners to answer a trivia question from the interview. The chemistry between Matt, Bob, and Chuy remained strong, with their different perspectives on relationships and life creating entertaining tension. Matt’s storytelling ability shone through, particularly in his extended riff about the rooster incident, while Bob’s more cynical worldview and Chuy’s attempts at providing actual advice created a dynamic balance. The show successfully blended local news, relationship advice, pop culture references, and preparation for their celebrity guest interview.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (07-05-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:31:32 – Discussion of salmon skin that Matt gave to his dog

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:24:48 – 01:32:30 – Gucci pet collection story, including various luxury pet items and their prices (pet bed for $2,500, dog bowl for $640, leather air tag holder for $220, collar for $380, leash, poop bag holder for $460)
• 01:59:06 – Brief mention of a man killing a chicken with a stick in Jacksonville, Florida

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:34:27 – Kenny Wayne Shepherd recorded his first album during the last three months of his senior year in high school at age 17
• 01:34:41 – The album came out in September after he graduated and he toured with BB King and the Eagles
• 01:37:06 – Kenny signed his record deal at age 16
• 01:44:54 – The Muddy Waters album “Hard Again” (1977) was released the same year Kenny was born
• 01:44:54 – “Hard Again” features Johnny Winter on guitar/producer, James Cotton on harmonica, Pine Top Perkins on piano, Willie Big Eye Smith on drums
• 01:53:48 – The bikini was invented in 1946 (1940s), not the 1950s as the hosts guessed
• 01:55:45 – The bikini was invented in France by designer Louis Riyard
• 01:58:53 – Elle Macpherson appeared on Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition the most

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:26:32 – Joey’s conflicted comments about luxury brands, saying “you can’t beat them, join them” despite criticizing rich people
• 01:30:32 – Joey admits he wouldn’t spend $500 on life-saving surgery for his pet but maybe $200 on a cool bowl
• 01:37:19 – Kenny Wayne Shepherd reveals that people at his high school thought he was lying about his record deal until the album came out
• 01:52:00 – The hosts’ confusion about French bikinis during trivia, referencing Beach Boys lyrics
• 02:05:00 – Discussion of various obscure bikini types including “flounce,” “sling,” and “bandoukini”

Guests on the show:

• 01:33:27 – 01:52:30 – Kenny Wayne Shepherd (guitar player) – extensive interview about his career, influences, meeting Stevie Ray Vaughan at age 7, his first album, working with Double Trouble, the “10 Days Out” documentary, upcoming 25th anniversary of “Trouble Is” album, and new album coming in 2023

“This or That” segment details:

This segment did not occur in this portion.

Facts of the Day from their segment:

• 01:53:29 – 02:05:10 – “Bikini Day” trivia questions and answers:
• Bikini invented in 1940s (1946)
• Elle Macpherson appeared most on Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition
• Bikini originated in France (by Louis Riyard)
• Bikini Bottom is where SpongeBob lives (under the sea)
• Various types of bikinis: string, tankini, high-waisted, bandoukini, fringe, flounce, microkini, tri-kini, sling, skirtini

Kick Out the Jams segment:

• 01:24:48 – Mentioned qualifying opportunities for Kenny Wayne Shepherd guitar giveaway throughout the week during various DJ shifts (Abito, Johnny Rood, L.A. Lloyd)
• 01:52:18 – 01:53:03 – Instructions for qualifying for autographed Kenny Wayne Shepherd Fender Bullet Strat: call 512-834-0937 and answer what industry Kenny’s dad was in

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show began with an extended discussion about Gucci’s luxury pet collection, which featured outrageously priced items including a $2,500 pet bed, a $640 porcelain dog bowl, and a $460 leather poop bag holder. The hosts debated the absurdity of these prices, with Joey surprisingly defending some purchases as worthwhile, claiming “you can’t beat them, join them.” Matt and Bob were particularly incredulous when Joey admitted he might spend $200 on a fancy bowl for his dog but wouldn’t spend $500 on life-saving surgery, revealing his somewhat twisted priorities when it comes to pet care and brand names.

The highlight of this segment was an in-depth interview with blues-rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who was promoting his upcoming July 16th show at ACL Live at Moody Theater. Kenny shared fascinating details about his early career, including how he recorded his first album during his senior year of high school at age 17, signed his record deal at 16, and soon found himself touring with legends like BB King and the Eagles. He discussed how meeting Stevie Ray Vaughan at age seven sparked his passion for guitar and how he’s never shied away from acknowledging those influences, even when comparisons were inevitable. Kenny emphasized the importance of honoring the blues tradition and passing it on to new generations.

Kenny also discussed his “10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads” project, which involved traveling through the South with Double Trouble to record with blues legends in their own environments rather than bringing them to a studio. He revealed plans for the inaugural Backroads Blues Festival starting in August/September featuring Buddy Guy and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. Additionally, Kenny announced that 2022 would celebrate the 25th anniversary of his album “Trouble Is” with special releases later in the year, and that he has a completely new album ready to release in early 2023 that was recorded just before COVID.

The show then pivoted to “Bikini Day” trivia, where the hosts tested their knowledge about bikini history and types. They were surprised to learn the bikini was invented in 1946 in France by designer Louis Riyard, not in the 1950s in America as they had assumed. The trivia became increasingly amusing as they struggled to name different types of bikinis beyond the basic string bikini, eventually discovering obscure varieties like the “flounce,” “sling,” “bandoukini,” and “tri-kini.” Joey admitted to not knowing much about bikini history despite preparing the trivia, leading to some confusion when his own answers didn’t match his source material.

Throughout this segment, the show maintained its characteristic mix of music industry insights, absurdist humor, and Austin cultural commentary. The contrast between the serious, thoughtful interview with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and the silly bikini trivia demonstrated the show’s range. The hosts repeatedly promoted opportunities for listeners to win an autographed Kenny Wayne Shepherd Fender guitar by qualifying through various methods throughout the week, tying together the show’s commercial and content elements while maintaining an entertaining and informative atmosphere for their audience.