🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 07-12-2022 (First Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Mr. Gatties/Gatties Pizza (00:27 – extensive discussion)
• Canadian bacon green olive with jalapenos pizza
• Smoked provolone cheese
• Sourdough crust
• Pepperoni pizza
• Ranch dipping sauce mentioned
• Oak Hill location visited

• Thunder Cloud Subs (05:31)
• Meatball sub
• Roast beef
• La Vaca location mentioned
• Jersey Mike’s (06:59)
• Little Deli (09:12)
• Tony C’s Pizza (09:35)
• Via 313 (09:39)
• Home Slice (09:39)
• Knee-Eyed Pies (09:43)
• Sbaros (09:45 – in the mall)
• Schlotzki’s (04:50)
• Conan’s Pizza (11:37 – cast-iron skillet deep dish)
• Cheesecake Factory (12:25)
• Matt’s homemade sandwich (07:59-08:12) – “Blinch’s Midnight” – thick-cut bacon, fried egg, Velveeta cheese, made at 11:30 PM
• Mr. Goodbar candy (24:00)
• Mr. Pibb (24:07)
• Mrs. Baird’s bread (25:00)
• Mrs. Fields cookies (25:03)
• Mrs. Buttersworth syrup (26:00)
• Uncle Ben’s rice (26:10)

News stories talked about during this portion:

Nods to the Odd Segment:

• Japanese illustrator’s unusual hobby (13:02) – Neruno Daisaki collected 179 pebbles, 32 glass fragments, and one nut from his shoe treads during COVID lockdowns
• Indian baby born with polymelia (17:40) – Baby born in Uttar Pradesh, India with four arms and four legs; family believes it’s reincarnation of goddess Lakshmi
• British mom’s embarrassing moment (19:57) – Katie Hannaford, 36, of Essex, England accidentally exposed her bare rear end when she tripped during parents’ race at daughter’s school sports day; received “bottoms up award”

“Click Click Boom” segment:

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

Funny moments or memorable quotes:

• Chewy’s thermostat promise (01:20): “I accept the nomination for governor and I will assure everybody we’ll have all their thermostat set to 69.”
• Bob on making sandwiches at home (07:17): “When you make a sandwich for yourself at home, it feels like you’ve given up on life… I’ll sit at the counter because I’m eating by myself and I go, ‘Oh I’m an 85 year old man.'”
• Matt’s life philosophy (17:02): “I just want to enjoy my life. I’m tired of depriving myself of good food and beer… if I kick the bucket at 45 or whatever, so be it.”
• Bob on Gatties Pizza nostalgia (05:58): “It tasted like $400 for an apartment. That’s what it tasted like… It’s free cable.”
• Matt on his childhood (06:51): “My parents didn’t even know where my school was.”
• Bob’s diet declaration (12:25): “No food until like six o’clock at night… four ounces of meat, four ounces of vegetables once a day. Done.”
• Matt’s suggested restaurant name (12:51): “You should open a pizza place called Mr. Fatties.”
• On male hobbies (14:40): “Guys, we’ve got to figure out a way for guys to have friends, okay?”
• Matt on Bob’s hobby (16:11): “Your hobby is actually just spending money when you think about it.”
• On the heat (16:42): “Temperature’s getting so high, it’s trying to look like your scale, Bob.”
• Confusion over syrup brands (25:45-26:15) – Bob accidentally conflates Mrs. Buttersworth with Aunt Jemima, leading to awkward “racist” accusations
• On Mr. Potato Head (27:16): “We all played with the Mr. Potato Head… With real potatoes… they just sold the parts.”

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers in this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob Fonseca delivered his Rock and Roll News segment starting around 28:22. The segment began with Bob noting that Gene Simmons and KISS had not been in the news for the last 24 hours, which he found unusual and somewhat concerning, joking that “they have not put down any former band members in the last 24 hours.”

The first story covered Bob Dylan, who has been on a never-ending tour performing over 3,000 shows in recent years. In a recent interview, Dylan revealed what he does during downtime on his tour bus: “I watch I Love Lucy all the time non-stop.” Bob expressed concern about this revelation, with Matt joking that Dylan is “two dates away from wearing Kleenex boxes,” referencing Howard Hughes’ eccentric behavior.

Bob then discussed Jack White’s Third Man Records, which is releasing a Primus collection called “the Vault Package Number 53.” The collection, titled “Primus, the Revenant Juke, a collection of fables and farce,” will feature six colored seven-inch records with individual sleeve artwork and a custom telescoping box. Sign-ups are available through July 31st at ThirdManStore.com. Bob mentioned visiting the Third Man Records store and studio in Nashville, describing a phone booth recording studio that Neil Young once used to record an entire album.

The segment continued with news about Carlos Santana postponing six concerts following his health scare when he collapsed on stage. Shows in Indiana, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Dallas were delayed. Bob emphasized that Santana needed more water and rest to recover from the incident.

Bob concluded his rock and roll news with information about Tenacious D, the comedy rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Glass who had previously appeared on the show. According to Jack Black’s appearance on a podcast called “Smartless,” the band is working on a new concept album, their first since 2018’s “Post Apocalypse Black.” Bob also mentioned that Jack Black is set to voice Bowser in the upcoming Super Mario movie. The segment ended with Bob reminding listeners they could contribute news stories by emailing [email protected] and teasing a big concert announcement coming later in the show.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

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

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

• KISS (28:22)
• Bob Dylan (29:00)
• Primus (29:33)
• Tenacious D (32:19)
• John Lee Hooker (35:22 – with Van Morrison, covering “Waterfront”)
• Van Morrison (35:22)
• Steely Dan (18:21 – “Bodhisattva” song reference)

3 paragraph summary of this portion (excluding Bob’s Rock and Roll news):

The show opened on a Tuesday morning with Bob Fonseca and Chewy starting without Matt Bearden, who was running late. Bob immediately launched into an enthusiastic discussion about his previous night’s experience rediscovering Mr. Gatties pizza after his turntable returned from repairs in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This sparked an extensive conversation about Austin pizza history and nostalgia, with Bob passionately defending Gatties’ unique qualities including its sourdough crust, smoked provolone, and tangy sauce. The discussion expanded to other Austin food institutions like Thunder Cloud Subs, with debate about whether these legacy restaurants hold up based on quality or purely nostalgia. Bob declared he was starting a diet that day after eating his last hurrah pizza, while Matt shared a photo of his late-night “Blinch’s Midnight” sandwich made with thick-cut bacon, fried egg, and Velveeta cheese.

The show featured Bob’s “Nods to the Odd” segment, highlighting unusual news stories including a Japanese manga artist who collects pebbles from his shoe treads, an Indian baby born with four arms and four legs whose family believes is a reincarnation of a Hindu goddess, and a British mother who accidentally exposed herself during a school sports day race. These stories led to tangential discussions about male hobbies, loneliness, and the hosts’ own pastimes. Bob and Matt also engaged in an impromptu game trying to name quality products that begin with “Mr.” or “Mrs.,” successfully identifying Mr. Goodbar, Mrs. Fields cookies, Mr. Potato Head, and others, though Matt kept trying to derail the conversation with fat jokes directed at Bob.

Throughout the show, the hosts teased a major concert announcement scheduled for 8 AM that they refused to reveal to Matt, creating ongoing tension and anticipation. Entertainment news included discussion of a potential Top Gun 3 sequel, with Bob revealing he’s seen Top Gun: Maverick multiple times wearing a flight suit. The conversation frequently devolved into friendly ribbing, particularly about Bob’s past bout with “ball fungus” in Nashville, Matt’s weight gain and repeated failed diet attempts, and their different approaches to life and entertainment. The show maintained an irreverent, conversational tone with the hosts frequently interrupting each other and going off on tangents about their personal lives and Austin’s cultural history.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

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

Food items/restaurants talked about

No food items or restaurants were discussed in this portion.

News stories talked about during this portion

• 39:05 – Top Gun Maverick has made over a billion and a half dollars since its release
• 39:27 – George Clooney’s infamous nipple batsuit from Batman and Robin (1997) is going to be auctioned off at Heritage Auctions Hollywood entertainment signature auction (July 22nd-23rd), expected to bring $40,000 or more
• 41:32 – Anson Williams (Potsy from Happy Days) is running for mayor in Ojai, California at age 72

Predictions made during this portion

• 42:23 – Weather prediction: 108 degrees forecast for the day (previous day was supposed to be 107)

Interesting facts shared during this portion

• 43:12-47:48 – Extended discussion about “super cooling” your house at night to save on electricity bills:
• Set thermostat to 60 degrees at night when electricity demand is lower
• Takes advantage of off-peak electricity rates (can save up to 25% on utility bills)
• Less wear and tear on HVAC system
• Keep windows closed and blinds down during the day
• The cool air trapped overnight makes it easier for AC to maintain comfortable temps during hot afternoon
• 52:44 – Bruce Springsteen hasn’t played a public concert in Austin (where you could buy tickets) in approximately 25 years, with the last show being around 2005 at the Irwin Center

Toxic Tuesday segment details

Yes, there was a Toxic Tuesday segment starting at 58:23

Topic: “She’s a 10, but…” – A meme-based game where hosts and callers discuss dealbreakers for otherwise perfect (10/10) attractive people.

Hosts’ takes and examples discussed:

• Booger flicking – Bob would let it slide if she was otherwise perfect
• Snoring loudly – Matt said he’d just grab a pillow and go to another room
• Very religious – Chuy said he can’t even get things started with that scenario
• Roommate is her ex – Bob said this is a definite dealbreaker, “things go bump in the night”
• Bad breath – All hosts agreed this was a dealbreaker, Matt especially said this was his kryptonite
• Body odor – Matt and Chuy were okay with this, even liked “animal smells”
• Herpes – One caller shared he encountered this and got out of the relationship
• Rude to wait staff – Unanimous dealbreaker, Matt said he’s out every time
• Arguments about minutiae like Bob – Immediate dealbreaker for everyone
• Despises Bruce Springsteen – Bob said it’s fine, he’d just take someone else to shows
• Smokes cigars constantly – Mixed reactions, Chuy found it too intimidating

The segment revealed that physical attractiveness can make men overlook many flaws, with Matt noting that “hot women can end up being so terrible” because of how much leeway men give them.

Phone callers this portion

Yes, multiple callers:

• 39:07 – Someone called but didn’t speak (one call received during entertainment news)
• 54:32 – Catherine – Called hoping to win Bruce Springsteen tickets without knowing they were even being announced. Dispatched lovingly without tickets but told to listen all week.
• 57:18 – Edwin – Confirmed he saw Bruce Springsteen at Irwin Center in 2005
• Multiple callers during Toxic Tuesday segment:
• Trevor – “She’s a 10 but has worst breath you’ve ever smelled”
• Carla – “She’s a 10 but has bad B.O.”
• Anonymous caller asking about Bruce Springsteen tickets vs Catherine
• Chris (Best Control Chris) – “He’s an 8 but constantly brags about his two fireplaces” (directed at Bob)
• Caller about long toenails that get clipped in the living room
• Bill – “She’s a 10 but rude to wait staff”
• Glenn – Shared story about dating a 10 who was confrontational with people who stared at her

Funny or memorable quotes this portion

• 38:27 – “You’re depressed and lonely.” “No.” “And I need you to admit that you’re- You’ve just described Spence.”
• 39:20 – Matt sarcastically about entertainment news: “Call us if you care about Top Gun.”
• 40:19 – About the Batman nipple suit: “Where do you wear that to?” “Bob will wear it to go see Top Gun.”
• 48:51 – Bob: “I have this fear of seeing Andy Langer sitting in a better seat than me.” Matt: “Just embrace it.”
• 54:18 – About weathermen having better seats: “And they don’t even, like, who’s this guy? Is Rick Springfield playing the night?”
• 55:00 – Catherine calling without knowing what concert was announced but hoping to win tickets
• 1:00:49 – About a perfect woman: “She’s a brilliant conversationalist. Sure, you get along great.” Then about booger flicking: “But you still do it.” “Yeah.” “Oh, you’re nasty.”
• 1:02:58 – “She’s a 10 but she argues about minutiae like Bob” – Universal dealbreaker
• 1:06:27 – About escort pricing: Chuy: “If it’s real cheap, then I might still be in.” Matt: “No, I’d rather it be really expensive. It’s exclusive.”
• 1:09:30 – Caller about herpes: “You just got to make sure it’s no outbreaks.” Response: “All right, enjoy the Valtrex.”
• 1:12:31 – “I’m not having sex with my aunt.” “Again.”

Guests in the studio or special visitors

No guests or special visitors were in the studio during this portion.

Recurring jokes or gags

• Bob’s depression/loneliness – Matt repeatedly suggests Bob is depressed and lonely (38:26, 49:02)
• Bob’s obsession with Bruce Springsteen – Running joke about Bob being Austin’s biggest Springsteen fan
• Andy Langer getting better seats – Bob’s recurring anxiety about music journalists and TV weathermen getting better concert seats than him (48:51, 54:16)
• Meeting tomorrow – Multiple references to an upcoming “soul-sucking meeting” Bob has to attend (41:17)
• Kara coming home – References to Bob’s wife returning after a month away (49:02)
• Bob’s two fireplaces – Best Control Chris calls Bob an “8” who “constantly brags about his two fireplaces” (1:10:31)
• Entertainment news vs Rock and Roll news – Tension about Bob doing entertainment news segments (38:44)

Summary

The second third of the July 12, 2022 Matt & Bob show opens with some playful banter between the hosts, with Matt teasing Bob about being depressed and lonely. Bob attempts to deliver entertainment news, covering topics like Top Gun Maverick’s box office success, George Clooney’s infamous nipple batsuit from Batman and Robin being auctioned for an expected $40,000, and Anson Williams (Potsy from Happy Days) running for mayor in Ojai, California. The segment reveals ongoing tension about Bob doing multiple news segments, with Matt limiting him to one.

The show then transitions to discussing an energy-saving technique for dealing with Austin’s extreme heat, which is forecast to hit 108 degrees. Matt shares an article about “super cooling” – setting your thermostat to 60 degrees overnight when electricity demand and rates are lower, then allowing the house to gradually warm during the day. This method reportedly saves up to 25% on utility bills and reduces wear on HVAC systems. Bob expresses skepticism about whether the coolness would actually last through a Texas day, and the hosts discuss getting their HVAC expert Wes on the show to provide tips.

At 50:03, the show delivers its big announcement: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are coming to the Moody Center in Austin on February 16, 2023. This marks the first time in approximately 25 years that Springsteen has played a public concert in Austin where fans could buy tickets (the last being around 2005 at the Irwin Center). Tickets go on sale July 22nd through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan system, and listeners must register by July 17th. The show has five pairs of tickets to give away throughout the week. Bob, despite being described as possibly Austin’s biggest Springsteen fan, expresses reluctance to attend the local show due to his fear that music journalists like Andy Langer and local TV personalities will have better seats than him.

The main segment of this portion is Toxic Tuesday, hosted by Chuy starting at 58:23. The segment explores the popular internet meme “She’s a 10, but…” where the hosts and callers discuss potential dealbreakers for otherwise physically perfect partners. The conversation reveals interesting insights about what the hosts and callers would tolerate: while Matt and Chuy are willing to overlook things like body odor and snoring, they draw hard lines at bad breath, a partner whose roommate is their ex, and rudeness to wait staff. Bob proves most tolerant overall, willing to overlook most issues except the ex-roommate situation. Multiple callers contribute scenarios including herpes, long toenails clipped in the living room, and confrontational behavior. The discussion becomes philosophical at times, with Matt noting that men are primarily visual and that physical attractiveness causes them to give excessive leeway to bad behavior.

Throughout this portion, the show maintains its characteristic dynamic: Matt serves as the pragmatic moderator, Bob provides vulnerability and specific pop culture references (particularly about Springsteen), and Chuy offers comic relief and more outrageous opinions. The Bruce Springsteen announcement serves as the major news of the segment, while Toxic Tuesday provides the most interactive and entertaining content with numerous caller contributions. The energy-saving tips about super cooling represent practical local content addressing Austin’s extreme summer heat, and the various recurring jokes about Bob’s anxiety over concert seating and his two fireplaces add continuity and personality to the show.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (07-12-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:17:26 – Discussion of Amazon Prime Day deals on health and beauty products, household essentials
• 01:17:47 – Urban Betty’s Shelly coming on Thursday to launch new hair products line (shampoos, gels, conditioners)
• 01:18:10 – Mention of conditioner brand with a horse on it (possibly Mane ‘n Tail)
• 01:41:26 – Ice cream mentioned in context of Matt’s son not wanting to leave the house

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:14:32 – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announced for Moody Center, February 16th, 2023
• 01:14:52 – Tampa is first stop on February 1st, Austin is early in the tour
• 01:15:12 – Amazon Prime Day runs through the next day (two-day event)
• 01:19:25 – More than 50% of people who know about Prime Day plan to shop during it (57%)
• 01:19:36 – Average was 2.9 orders per household last Prime Day
• 01:19:43 – One in six families placed at least five separate orders
• 01:19:46 – Average order was $54 and included two items
• 01:19:49 – Most Amazon shoppers say Black Friday has better deals than Prime Day
• 01:25:58 – Top five Prime Day purchases: health and beauty, electronics, clothes, household essentials, home and garden

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:14:26 – Announcement that Bruce Springsteen is coming to Austin’s Moody Center
• 01:17:47 – Matt proposing to test Urban Betty’s conditioner against other brands for masturbation purposes, and Shelly responding “I trust y’all”
• 01:24:03 – TikTok trend discussion about parents asking kids to fight if parent gets in a fight
• 01:26:15 – Matt’s reflection that his kids would likely defend their mother but not him
• 01:29:25 – Discussion of scary chainsaw pranks where dads would burst into bedrooms with chainsaws after kids watched horror movies
• 01:33:11 – Bob planning to attend Austin FC match in 100+ degree heat
• 01:33:49 – Discussion about wrapping cooling towel around genitals instead of neck
• 01:46:40 – Matt unable to throw away old iPhones even though he intended to recycle them

Any callers this portion:

• 01:13:59 – Michael: “She’s a 10, but she’s more interested in selling jewelry” (caller making jewelry sales joke)
• 01:28:02 – Stacey/Shawn (SB1776): Called to direct them to his TikTok where he did the fight prank with his son
• 01:41:53 – Donny: Called about nostalgic armored knight decorations that used to be in homes
• 01:47:26 – Jim: Explained that two-key system for cars was so if you had an accident and replaced the door, you wouldn’t have to re-key the ignition

What were the “Facts of the Day” from their segment:

• 01:36:00 – 35 things literally everybody used to have in their home 30 years ago that no one has anymore, including: giant console TVs in wooden cases, Formica kitchen tables, steel ice trays with handles, GE alarm clocks with FM/AM radio and wood grain, ViewMasters, hexagon wooden end tables with doors, grandmother’s white embroidered bedspreads, written phone numbers in books, CD wallets, potato mashers, crocheted afghans (brown/orange/white), toilet paper cozies with dolls, nutcracker sets with picks, GM embossed car keys (round for door, square for ignition), clacker balls, Silly Putty, decorative armored knights, old world bar globes, Radio Shack computer speakers

Please provide a 5 paragraph summary of this portion of the show:

The final third of the Matt & Bob show opened with the hosts continuing their “She’s a Ten But…” segment before making a major announcement: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band would be performing at Austin’s Moody Center on February 16th, 2023. Bob reminded listeners that this was early in the tour, with Tampa being the first stop on February 1st, and encouraged fans to get Ticketmaster verified by the 17th to be eligible to purchase tickets when they go on sale on the 22nd. The show promised to give away tickets later in the week.

The conversation shifted to Amazon Prime Day, with the hosts discussing shopping statistics and deals. Matt shared that 57% of people who know about Prime Day plan to shop during the two-day event, with last year’s average being 2.9 orders per household at $54 per order. The top categories were health and beauty products, electronics, clothes, household essentials, and home and garden items. The hosts expressed skepticism about the deals, with Bob noting that the items you actually want are rarely on sale, and most agreed that Black Friday typically offers better deals. Matt mentioned that Shelly from Urban Betty would be coming on Thursday to discuss her new hair product line, and joked about testing her conditioner’s effectiveness for masturbation.

Chewy introduced a viral TikTok trend where parents prank their children by asking them to put on their shoes because they’re about to fight someone, and if that person’s child jumps in, they need the kid to fight them too. The hosts played several examples showing children’s reactions, ranging from immediate willingness to confusion. Matt predicted his kids would defend their mother but not him, and reflected on his son’s extreme reluctance to leave the house for any reason. The conversation evolved into discussing old prank trends, including the disturbing chainsaw pranks where fathers would burst into their children’s bedrooms with running chainsaws after making them watch horror movies like Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Bob mentioned he was attending an Austin FC match that evening against Houston during “Rivals Week,” despite temperatures expected to be over 100 degrees at the 8 PM start time. The hosts discussed strategies for staying cool, with Matt jokingly suggesting Bob wrap a cooling towel around his genitals instead of his neck. This led to broader discussion about whether it’s even possible to have a good time at outdoor events in such extreme heat, with Matt explaining that his family was returning that day from a month-long trip where the highest temperature they experienced was 72 degrees, and they’d have to readjust to Austin’s oppressive summer heat.

The show concluded with an extended nostalgic segment about 35 household items from 30 years ago that no one has anymore, including giant console TVs in wooden cases, GM car keys with separate door and ignition keys, ViewMasters, hexagon end tables, CD wallets, potato mashers, crocheted afghans, and old world bar globes. Callers shared their memories and explanations, with one caller explaining that the two-key car system existed so that if you had an accident and replaced a door, you wouldn’t have to re-key the ignition. The conversation revealed the hosts’ varying abilities to let go of obsolete technology, with Matt admitting he took out five old broken iPhones to recycle them but couldn’t bring himself to actually do it, putting them back in his garage instead.