🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 07-13-2022

-Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

No, this is not a Hot Dog Friday show. The transcript indicates this is a Wednesday show (00:14-00:16).

-What food items/restaurants were talked about?

• Matt’s Hell Rancho – Restaurant mentioned that’s closed on certain days (05:19-05:43)
• McDonald’s – Featured in “Nods to the Odd” segment about a woman climbing through drive-thru window due to glove shortage (09:56-12:38)
• BMW subscription services – Discussion about heated seats subscription costing $18/month (13:01-15:35)

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

• BMW subscription model – BMW charging $18/month for heated seat subscriptions and other features (13:01-15:35)
• Woman climbs through McDonald’s drive-thru window – Attractive woman in expensive dress climbed through drive-thru to make her own food after store ran out of gloves (09:56-12:38)
• Stolen vehicle at police station – Woman drove stolen Chevy Suburban with no license, registration, or insurance to police station to bond boyfriend out of jail in South Dakota (16:20-18:28)
• Noodling murder in Oklahoma – Larry Sanders killed Jimmy Knighton while noodling, claiming victim “summoned Bigfoot” (19:01-21:10)

-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 transcript.

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

• Matt’s family airport pickup mishap (02:20-03:00): Matt missed his family at the airport by four letters/gates, and they had to walk to find him
• Matt’s heated seat joke (13:33-13:58): “I gotta cancel Paramount Plus to keep my ass warm”
• Chewy’s subscription joke (14:01-14:09): “How much is the heated seats subscription with ads?”
• Bob on BMW (14:47-15:06): Discussion about needing 80 email addresses to keep getting free trials
• Beautiful woman privilege (12:00-12:09): Chewy noting if he tried to crawl through drive-thru saying he’d make his own food, “I’m getting hit with a spatula”
• Canadian River confusion (20:81-21:34): Discussion about why there’s a Canadian River in Oklahoma, with Matt joking “it’s the one of the few rivers where if you drown in it, the river will apologize to you”
• Matt’s wife’s music confusion (22:00-27:30): Extended story about Matt’s wife thinking all Bruce Springsteen songs she loved were actually John Cougar Mellencamp songs, including “I’m on Fire,” “Tunnel of Love,” “Streets of Philadelphia,” and “Secret Garden”

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

No phone callers during this portion of the show.

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

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment covered multiple entertainment industry stories, beginning with the Pam and Tommy limited series receiving 10 Emmy Award nominations on Hulu. The nominations included nods to Sebastian Stan (who plays Bucky in Captain America movies) and Lily James for their portrayals of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson. Seth Rogen also received a nomination for best supporting actor. The series garnered nominations across multiple categories including outstanding limited series, makeup, hairstyling, and contemporary costumes, with the Emmy Awards scheduled for September 12th on NBC.

Bob then discussed Bob Dylan’s expansion of his Heaven’s Door Whiskey Brand with a new decade series featuring bourbon aged for at least 10 years. The bourbon contains 22% rye and was produced in Tennessee, though it has not undergone the Lincoln County process. The limited release collection will cost $99 per bottle at retail stores, adding Dylan to the growing list of rock stars entering the alcohol business.

The segment continued with news about Bon Jovi selling signed wine bottles at a Paramus, New Jersey wine store, though Bob admitted this was a relatively boring story and moved on quickly. He then highlighted Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson’s aviation ventures, noting that the pilot and singer is creating 100 new jobs in South Wales through his aviation maintenance firm. The company provides aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, consultancy, and pilot training.

Bob covered Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider teaming up with T-Mobile for their carrier call-out campaign, using the song “We’re Not Gonna Take It” to promote the service. This comes as AT&T and Verizon raise prices on select plans. Snyder appeared in Times Square in New York City singing the iconic song to convince people to switch to T-Mobile, though Bob expressed skepticism about Snider as a pitch man.

The segment concluded with the major announcement of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s huge North American tour for 2023. The 31-day trek kicks off February 1st in Tampa, Florida, with Bob expressing interest in attending that show. He noted that if history repeats itself, Springsteen will likely swing back through for a second US tour after completing the European leg, giving fans multiple opportunities to see the legendary performer despite the high ticket prices.

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

Yes, Dee Snider received recognition when Bob played audio and Matt thanked him saying “Oh, thank you, Dee. That was inspiring” (35:18-35:23).

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

• Pam and Tommy (TV series about Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson)
• Bob Dylan
• Bon Jovi
• Iron Maiden
• Twisted Sister
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

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

The Wednesday morning show opened with discussion about Matt’s family returning from a month-long trip. The hosts joked about passionate reunion lovemaking, but Matt revealed the reality was far less romantic – he missed his family at the airport pickup by four gate letters, everyone was cranky from travel, and when Matt was tired that evening, his family questioned why he was tired since they were the ones who had traveled. Matt explained there would be no passionate reunion as everyone just wanted to get home to their own rooms, with the hosts noting that Matt represented a return to normalcy that his kids weren’t looking forward to.

A significant portion of the show focused on the upcoming quarterly ratings release on Friday at noon, which could mark the first number-one quarterly rating for this daypart under the current rating system. Matt emphasized that listeners are responsible for this potential achievement and deserved recognition and thanks for their support, especially after sticking with the show through controversy. The hosts also teased giving away Bruce Springsteen tickets during the nine o’clock hour before they go on sale to the public, with Springsteen’s show at the Moody Center being his first Austin appearance in over 15 years.

The “Nods to the Odd” segment featured several bizarre news stories, including an attractive woman in expensive clothing climbing through a McDonald’s drive-thru window to make her own food after the store ran out of gloves, and a South Dakota woman who drove a stolen vehicle with no license, registration, or insurance directly to a police station to bond her boyfriend out of jail. The segment also covered a noodling incident in Oklahoma where one man killed another, claiming the victim had “summoned Bigfoot.” The show concluded with an extended discussion about Matt’s wife confusing Bruce Springsteen songs with John Cougar Mellencamp songs her entire life, only discovering her error when Matt showed her a playlist, revealing she actually loved Springsteen while thinking she hated him based solely on “Born in the USA.”

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (Second Third) – 07-13-2022

News Stories Discussed

• Biden’s Popularity: Mentioned at 33% approval rating (43:15)
• Monkeypox Cases: Multiple cases now reported in Austin area, with approximately 15 cases in Houston. Host Matt initially said there wouldn’t be more than one case but was correcting himself (01:00:04-01:01:14)
• Uvalde School Shooting Video Release: Major discussion about the Austin American-Statesman/KVUE releasing surveillance video from the Uvalde shooting. Video showed law enforcement response including officers waiting in hallways while shooter was active (01:08:56-01:24:49)
• Z’Tejas Restaurant Closing: The original downtown Z’Tejas location is closing due to expensive upkeep and high property taxes. Owner Randy is looking for a new location (01:05:28-01:06:26)
• Martha Kelly Emmy Nomination: Former Austin resident and frequent show guest Martha Kelly nominated for an Emmy for her role as a villain in HBO’s “Euphoria” (01:06:38-01:08:00)

Interesting Facts Shared

• Elizabeth Ney Museum History (48:20-54:00): Detailed story about sculptor Elizabeth Ney who lived in Austin in the late 1800s. Facts included:
• Full name was Francesca Bernardina Huilamina Elizabeth Ney
• Refused to change her name after marriage, calling it a “dumb institution” even in the 1800s
• Wore pants and rode horses “regular way” instead of side saddle
• Had tuberculosis (consumption) and moved to Texas for health reasons
• Originally settled near Waller, Texas before moving to Austin
• Sculpted famous figures including Otto von Bismarck, Giuseppe Garibaldi, King George V, Sam Houston, and Stephen F. Austin
• Her support group eventually became what is now The Contemporary Austin museum
• Her studio in Hyde Park is now the Elizabeth Ney Museum (48:56)
• Bruce Springsteen/Bob Fonseca Trivia: Bob Fonseca once appeared on SiriusXM’s Springsteen channel and defeated the program director Jim Rotolo in a trivia contest, despite Rotolo being known nationally as a Bruce expert who knows Springsteen personally (01:03:00-01:04:20)
• Heat Affecting Technology: Discussion about extreme heat causing internet and cell phone disruptions by affecting physical equipment, causing things to expand and fittings to work differently (01:02:15-01:02:51)

Phone Callers

• Brandon: Called initially to alert them the radio had cut out, couldn’t complete his thought due to technical difficulties (01:14:02-01:14:23)
• Caller about KVUE: Reported that KVUE contacted every parent except one before releasing the Uvalde video, and all but one approved the release (01:14:27-01:15:17)
• Caller about closure/transparency: Argued that releasing the video provides closure and transparency, allowing people to learn from the incident for future prevention (01:17:20-01:18:38)
• Dennis: Discussed politicians lying to constituents, referenced Texas power grid failures and how Governor/Lt. Governor blamed solar/wind incorrectly. Former Republican voter feeling disillusioned with current party (01:20:01-01:22:31)
• Mr. Castillo: Discussed gun law concerns and protocol failures (01:23:03-end of segment)

Funny or Memorable Quotes

• “We could do worse than Matthew [McConaughey]” (42:55)
• Bob about Andrew Yang’s policies: “He’s proposed a margin tax that gives us whatever two thousand a month and you can just call it tax relief if you want” (43:21)
• Matt’s Bruce Springsteen name slip: “I have had to work every time I have said Bruce Springsteen this morning because I keep wanting to call him Bob Springsteen” (01:03:00)
• About Martha Kelly as a villain: “Some people are calling her the best villain of any television show ever and even worse than Dexter” (01:07:02)
• Bob on Z’Tejas closing: “I hated that one recently. I’m glad we went” (01:05:42)
• Reddit comment about Matt: “If he’s working with Matt Bearden, his days are numbered” – Chuy’s favorite comment from Bob’s Reddit thread (56:59)

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• Bob Googling Himself: Extended discussion about Bob searching his own name on Google and Reddit, finding a thread titled “What do you guys make of Bob Fonseca?” Most comments were positive about his loyalty. Spy Kids 3D kept coming up prominently in searches, which bothered Bob (54:28-59:35)
• Matt’s Relationship with Co-hosts: Recurring joke about Matt burning through co-hosts, referenced in the Reddit comment “his days are numbered” (56:59)
• Bob’s Bruce Springsteen Fandom: Ongoing discussion about Bob’s obsessive Bruce fandom, concerns about Andy Langer getting better seats, wanting to get “in the pit” (01:03:00-01:05:27)
• Technical Difficulties: Multiple dropped calls and audio issues throughout, becoming a running joke (01:02:06, 01:14:02, 01:16:59)

Five Paragraph Summary

The middle third of this July 13, 2022 episode covered a wide range of topics, beginning with an extended political discussion about Andrew Yang’s presidential campaign and universal basic income proposals. Matt expressed skepticism about Yang as an “unserious person” while Chuy defended his policy proposals, leading to a broader conversation about Matthew McConaughey’s potential political future. The hosts also briefly touched on current events including Biden’s low approval ratings at 33%.

The show featured a “Do You Speak Austin” segment where Matt shared the fascinating history of sculptor Elizabeth Ney, an 1800s feminist pioneer who refused to change her name after marriage, wore pants, and rode horses in defiance of Victorian conventions. Her studio in Hyde Park became the Elizabeth Ney Museum, and the organization formed to support her work eventually became The Contemporary Austin. This historical segment highlighted Austin’s rich cultural heritage and lesser-known landmarks that many residents may pass without understanding their significance.

A significant portion of the show addressed breaking news about the release of surveillance video from the Uvalde school shooting by the Austin American-Statesman. The hosts engaged in serious discussion about journalistic ethics, government transparency, and the rights of victims’ families. According to one caller, KVUE had contacted nearly all parents beforehand and received approval from all but one. The conversation evolved into a broader critique of Texas political leadership and their pattern of misleading the public, with multiple callers sharing frustrations about authorities prioritizing “covering their ass” over transparency and accountability.

Local Austin news included the announcement that the original downtown Z’Tejas restaurant would be closing due to expensive building maintenance and high property taxes, though owner Randy plans to find a new location. The hosts also celebrated former Austin resident and frequent show guest Martha Kelly’s Emmy nomination for her role as a villain in HBO’s “Euphoria,” with many critics calling her character one of the most terrifying villains in television history. The show gave away Bruce Springsteen tickets, highlighting Bob Fonseca’s well-known obsession with “The Boss.”

Throughout this segment, technical difficulties plagued the show with dropped calls and connectivity issues, which Matt attributed to extreme heat affecting telecommunications equipment and causing physical expansion of components. The hosts maintained their characteristic blend of humor and serious discussion, with recurring jokes about Bob googling himself and finding Reddit threads discussing his career, and Matt’s tendency to burn through co-hosts. The episode demonstrated the show’s ability to move seamlessly between local history, national politics, serious journalism ethics, and lighthearted banter while maintaining genuine engagement with their Austin audience.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (07-13-2022) – Final Third

News Stories Talked About

• Uvalde School Shooting Video Release [01:25:45-01:28:01]: Discussion of 77-minute footage shown by authorities, with some sections removed because they were “too horrible.” Hosts criticized officials for trying to sweep the tragedy under the rug and discussed how not seeing the horrific parts of tragedies allows them to continue.
• Alex Jones Lawsuit [01:27:19]: Brief mention of Alex Jones being charged for lying about Sandy Hook conspiracy theories.
• Elon Musk/Twitter Lawsuit [01:49:08-01:50:29]: Elon Musk backed out of his bid to buy Twitter and is now being sued for $1 billion. Twitter claims he signed a contract with a penalty clause. Musk claims Twitter lied about its user numbers.

Interesting Facts Shared

• Celebrity Birthplaces [01:43:01-01:46:46]:
• Mila Kunis was born in Ukraine (technically Russia)
• Natalie Portman was born in Israel
• Kobe Bryant was born in the USA but raised in Italy
• Bruce Willis was born in Germany (military parents)
• Keanu Reeves was born outside the USA
• Ted Cruz was born in Canada
• Tommy Lee was born outside the USA

Memorable Moments

• Matt’s Emotional Rant About Uvalde [01:25:45-01:28:01]: Matt got visibly upset discussing the Uvalde shooting footage and officials trying to downplay what happened, stating “They’re shooting kids” and expressing frustration about partisan politics preventing accountability.

• Mental Age Test Results [01:29:00-01:40:16]:
• Matt: 33 years old (over worried)
• Chewy: 34 years old (over worried)
• Bob: 27 years old (very mature)
• Bob’s bragging about being “very mature” became a running joke
• Bob’s Bruce Springsteen Obsession [01:36:00-02:04:00]: Extensive discussion revealing Bob’s extreme fandom, including that he’s been mistaken for Springsteen at concerts in multiple cities and has signed autographs.
• Bob’s Diet Revelation [01:57:29-01:59:40]: Bob showed a picture from a movie set that made even his wife say “oof,” prompting him to go on a strict diet of “four ounces of meat, four ounces of vegetables” to get down to 140 pounds.

“Born in the USA” Game Segment

• Contestants: Julian vs. Benjamin [01:41:53-01:46:46]
• Questions and Answers:
• Mila Kunis: OUT (both correct – born in Ukraine/Russia)
• Natalie Portman: OUT (both correct – born in Israel)
• Kobe Bryant: OUT (both incorrect – born in USA)
• Bruce Willis: Julian said IN, Benjamin said OUT (Benjamin correct – born in Germany)
• Keanu Reeves: Julian said IN, Benjamin said OUT (Benjamin correct)
• Ted Cruz: Both said OUT (both correct – born in Canada)
• Tommy Lee: Both said OUT (both correct)
• Winner: Benjamin won Bruce Springsteen tickets for the February concert at Moody Center

Predictions Made

• Matt’s Prediction [01:39:00]: Matt predicted that Bob would close his laptop during the consultant meeting, possibly claiming his wife called with something urgent.
• Bob’s Springsteen Concert Goals [01:53:06]: Bob stated he wants to actually meet Bruce Springsteen this time (not just a photo op like at Book People) and hopes to get into the pit section at the concert.

Five Paragraph Summary

The final portion of the show began with an intense discussion about the Uvalde school shooting video that was released, showing 77 minutes of footage with some sections removed because they were too disturbing. Matt became visibly emotional, criticizing Texas officials for trying to sweep the tragedy under the rug and expressing frustration with partisan politics that prevent holding elected officials accountable. The conversation touched on how not seeing the horrific reality of tragedies like school shootings and wars allows them to continue, with the hosts expressing anger that people aren’t more outraged.

To lighten the mood, the show transitioned to a viral TikTok trend called the “mental age test.” All three hosts took the test live on air, with Bob scoring as mentally 27 years old and “very mature,” while Matt came in at 33 and Chewy at 34, both labeled as “over worried.” The test led to humorous discussions about their personalities, with Bob repeatedly bragging about being “very mature,” which became a running joke. The hosts debated various questions from the test, including whether they cry often, care about their appearance, and like to get up early in the morning.

The major promotional segment focused on giving away Bruce Springsteen tickets for his upcoming February concert at the Moody Center. The show featured a “Born in the USA” game where contestants Julian and Benjamin competed by guessing whether celebrities were born inside or outside the United States. Questions included Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman, Kobe Bryant, Bruce Willis, Keanu Reeves, Ted Cruz, and Tommy Lee. Benjamin ultimately won the tickets, becoming the first person in Austin to win tickets before they even went on sale to the general public.

The conversation revealed Bob’s extreme Bruce Springsteen fandom, including that he’s been mistaken for Springsteen at concerts in multiple cities and has even signed autographs for confused fans. Bob discussed his frustration with trying to get tickets through the Verified Fan system and his concerns about TV personalities and politicians like Ted Cruz getting the best seats with free tickets. He also shared his goal to actually meet Springsteen this time, not just take a photo, and mentioned he knows people who are friends with E Street Band members.

The show concluded with brief discussion of Elon Musk being sued by Twitter for $1 billion after backing out of his purchase deal, and light-hearted teasing about Bob’s strict diet after an unflattering photo from a movie set prompted even his wife to react with dismay. Matt predicted Bob would struggle through an upcoming consultant meeting, with the hosts joking about how much Bob hates receiving criticism or feedback. The show ended with a promotion for the next day’s episode, which would feature more Bruce Springsteen ticket giveaways.