🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 08-19-2022

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Cap City Comedy Club (Matt visited with his wife) [05:18]
• Unnamed curry lane mentioned for breakfast [22:01]
• HEB empanadas delivery discussed [22:37]
• Empanadas (mmm mmm empanadas) – frozen in stores, available at HEB and other grocery stores [23:05]
• Burger King’s new “Ice Whopper” – features shaved ice layer, only available in Japan [16:27-19:02]
• Chili’s mentioned [11:45]
• Panda Express [42:01]
• Hamburger Helper Lasagna – central to controversy [44:43-46:21]
• Snoop Loops cereal by Snoop Dogg [28:56]

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Man in San Jose, California whose house has been hit by cars over 20 times since 1972 when a freeway was built nearby. City applied for $40 million grant for safety improvements [12:11-15:45]
• Matt’s daughter tested positive for COVID on her fifth day of school [21:04]

“Click Click Boom” segment:

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

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• Bob talking about having to pay for comedy show tickets despite being “the harbinger of comedy in this city” [05:33-06:07]
• Matt’s joke about going to the mall feeling “like somebody saying, hey, man, do you want to go watch somebody else have sex with your ex-girlfriend?” [06:45]
• The “drop-off zone” running gag where hosts have to watch their language during school drop-off hours [21:51, 27:00, 27:35]
• Sherman calling in to correct Matt saying “P.P. Longstocking” instead of “Pippi Longstocking” with joke about it being a porno [26:58-27:35]
• “Bum bum bum bum bum Loops” – Matt’s parody of Jack White’s cereal [30:20]
• Bob’s elaborate Jerry Seinfeld “cotton balls” impression [10:13-11:03]
• “Black Pumas now with more cancellations” [31:41]
• Hosts discussing whether to hang out with cereal mascots – Count Chocula, Toucan Sam, Captain Crunch [20:25-20:40]

Phone callers this portion:

• Sherman called during a break to correct Matt about “Pippi Longstocking” pronunciation [26:58]
• A woman called during a break (mentioned but not aired) to complain about the hosts “shaming people in their food” regarding the hamburger helper discussion [45:06]

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob Fonseca delivered his signature Rock and Roll News segment with his typical theatrical flair, bringing several stories to the Austin audience. The segment began with Bob’s characteristic opening, describing rock and roll as having “long COVID” but taking “Paxlovid” and sporting “a heavy metal taste in its mouth” – a clever play on words that set the tone for the entertainment to follow.

The first story covered an unusual social media spat between Jack White and Snoop Dogg over Snoop’s new cereal, “Snoop Loops.” White questioned the marketing claim that the cereal “contains more marshmallows,” asking “more than what?” since it’s a brand new product. White sarcastically suggested it could mean more marshmallows than “a bag of sand or a Caesar salad,” or perhaps a demand from Snoop Dogg that the world needs more marshmallows in general. Matt joked that Jack White was just jealous because “no one’s buying his bum bum bum bum bum loops,” referencing White’s famous guitar riff. Bob promised to “put a pin there and circle back to this story next week.”

The second major story announced that Austin’s own Black Pumas have canceled their entire 2022 tour to take a break from performing. The band has been touring relentlessly since achieving success in 2019 and have been nominated for six Grammys. The cancellation came after several festival appearances were already called off. Chewy expressed support, saying “I think you should all take some health…Look what y’all did to Doja Cat,” advocating for mental health breaks. The hosts were unanimously supportive of the decision, with Bob noting the band deserved the rest after their intense touring schedule.

Bob also briefly mentioned that the Elvis biopic is now streaming everywhere, calling it “highly recommended by this reporter.” When asked about his favorite Elvis song, Bob cited “If I Could Dream,” “In the Ghetto,” and particularly “Kentucky Rain,” which he described as “a whole movie in a song.” He also touched on a Billy Joel CNN special produced by Francis Ford Coppola airing Saturday night, though he became notably quiet when trying to list Joel’s “mega hits.”

The segment concluded with “Rock and Roll News Junior” aimed at kids in the drop-off zone. Bob reported that Taylor Swift wanted to be an extra in the Twilight movie franchise in 2009 but was turned down by the director, who now regrets the decision. However, Matt corrected Bob, noting that kids today aren’t into Taylor Swift anymore – “forty-five-year-old men are into Taylor Swift” – suggesting Phoebe Bridgers would be more appropriate for the younger demographic. Bob ended by giving a shout-out to Bastrop rapper Dizzy Brown’s new album “Fifth Wheel Fairy Tale” and his show at Hotel Vegas that night.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

• Dizzy Brown – Bastrop rapper with new album “Fifth Wheel Fairy Tale” performing at Hotel Vegas [36:10]

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

• Jack White
• Snoop Dogg
• Black Pumas
• Elvis Presley
• Billy Joel
• Taylor Swift
• Phoebe Bridgers
• Kacey Musgraves
• Dizzy Brown

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

The show opened with the hosts introducing themselves in their typical humorous fashion, with Matt wearing a Selena t-shirt from Piranha Records and planning to shop there after the show. The morning took an immediate turn when Matt learned his daughter tested positive for COVID on what should have been her fifth day of school, which he blamed on taking her to a crowded mall earlier in the week that he described as looking “like monkeypox.” The hosts discussed COVID protocols, boosters, and the ongoing health concerns, with Matt philosophically accepting that “you have to admit to yourself that you are going to live a shorter life than your parents lived.”

Matt shared his experience attending Cap City Comedy Club the previous night to see Vanessa Gonzalez, noting how strange it felt to return to the venue and actually pay for tickets after 20 years of privilege at the old club. He described the awkwardness of not being recognized and having to purchase entry, though he was given reserved seats in what he deemed “the best seats in the house” – not too close to be in the spotlight, not too far back with disruptive audience members. The visit stirred complex emotions about his comedy past, though seeing the old backdrop curtain from the small stage helped it feel “a little bit like home.”

Bob provided an extended update on his stressful apartment hunt for his son Evan, who is starting at UT Austin. After backing out of what Bob described as an unsuitable “drug den,” they found another place they liked but were denied because the students didn’t have jobs, despite parental guarantees. In a bold move, Bob and his group tracked down the actual owner of the property through tax records and contacted them directly, bypassing the leasing company. The owner seemed receptive to making a deal, potentially allowing move-in over the weekend. The apartment is located just north of the law school, essentially on campus, which Bob was excited about. Throughout the ordeal, the hosts reflected on Austin’s difficult housing market, a problem that’s plagued the city for a decade, and Bob expressed hope that his son would eventually appreciate all the effort being put into securing his living situation.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about

• 48:39 – Regular noodles, canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano discussed as alternative to boxed food
• 52:20 – Box macaroni and cheese mentioned
• 52:39 – School lunches discussed
• 1:17:38 – Strip club lunches mentioned in context of business expenses

News stories talked about during this portion

• 1:04:12 – Pay transparency laws being passed in multiple states, requiring companies to post salary ranges when advertising job positions. Article from Fast Company magazine mentioned. Colorado specifically cited as having a law requiring companies to declare bottom and top salary ranges for positions.

Predictions made during this portion

• 1:11:02-1:11:10 – Chewie predicts that “the only way to get paid more is to leave the current company you’re at”
• 1:11:15 – Discussion that pay transparency will “destroy companies” initially, requiring creation of pay equality offices and hiring lawyers

Interesting facts shared during this portion

• 1:09:20 – State employees’ salaries are public information and everyone starts at the same rate of pay
• 1:23:29 – Walmart and McDonald’s have the highest amount of employees receiving government subsidies/food stamps
• 1:32:48 – Colorado has a law requiring salary range disclosure in job postings
• 1:08:10 – Radio industry jobs that used to pay seven figures now pay significantly less

Phone callers this portion

• 55:25 – Multiple callers trying to win Five Finger Death Punch tickets during telethon test contest
• 57:51 – Eileen (metal fan, won tickets)
• 58:00 – Rodella (metal fan, lost contest)
• 1:00:56 – Trevor/Lisa (metal fan)
• 1:02:28 – Unidentified caller who won by naming “Raining Blood”
• 1:08:37 – Sarah’s husband (pro pay transparency, former state employee)
• 1:19:36 – Caller whose daughter called in previously
• 1:20:24 – Tyra (manager who interviewed people, now works for nonprofit making more money)
• 1:26:47 – Jennifer (partner at her company, discussed gender pay gap and seniority issues)
• 1:32:08 – Steve (senior software engineer, discussed experience and failures)
• 1:34:25 – CJ (another radio personality, jokingly demanding to know salaries)

Funny or memorable quotes this portion

• 52:53 – “I know it’s a stupid radio show. It’s just a stupid radio show. I’m getting back to the fun part.”
• 53:26 – Bob: “I don’t think I did any wrong.”
• 54:08 – Tupac lyric: “I know you’re fed up, baby. So keep your head up.”
• 54:43 – “Here’s a song about women as sex objects.”
• 1:02:39 – Matt about the failed contest: “I love when a contest goes this far off the rails.”
• 1:03:31 – Matt: “God, I miss Daniel.”
• 1:14:27 – Discussing diversification: “That’s why I wear Adidas and Nike. I’m diversified. I’m shoe diversified.”
• 1:34:51 – CJ: “My boots are shined on the bones I’ve crushed of everyone else that’s been fired from radio.”
• 1:35:49 – Matt to CJ: “Do you think you get paid twice as much as me? Because you sure as hell get weighed twice as much”

Recurring jokes or gags

• Matt’s ongoing apology for previous day’s discussion about boxed food and cooking
• References to Bob making more money due to seniority
• Jokes about CJ’s weight and eating habits
• References to Bob’s age and tenure in radio
• Discussion of Chewy having “18 jobs in this building”

Summary

The second third of the show begins with Matt delivering an extended apology on behalf of the show for comments made the previous day about boxed food and home cooking. Matt explains that they received numerous messages from exhausted mothers and parents who felt shamed about serving convenient foods to their families. He emphasizes that the show values community above all else and recognizes the burden many parents, especially single mothers, carry. The apology acknowledges that missing a meal is never healthier than boxed mac and cheese, and that shaming people about food choices can negatively impact children. Matt calls on men to step up and help, and encourages everyone to reach out to single parents they know with words of encouragement.

The show then attempts a complicated Five Finger Death Punch ticket giveaway contest that quickly devolves into chaos. Chewy designs a “tennis match” style contest where callers must name songs from metal albums back and forth until someone can’t continue. The contest proves too complicated for both contestants and hosts, with callers cursing on air, not understanding the rules, and the format constantly changing. Eventually, they simplify it to just naming one song and give away the tickets. The segment becomes a running joke about how badly the contest failed, with Matt saying he misses their absent producer Daniel.

The main topic of discussion becomes pay transparency laws being implemented across various states. These laws require companies to post salary ranges when advertising open positions. Matt reads from a Fast Company article about how businesses are pushing back against these requirements. The hosts and numerous callers debate the merits and drawbacks of pay transparency, discussing issues like gender pay gaps, seniority versus performance, and the difference between working for large corporations versus small businesses. Several callers share personal experiences with discovering pay disparities in their workplaces.

The conversation touches on broader economic issues including job hopping as a salary negotiation tactic, the decline of radio industry salaries, union organizing in small shops, and how companies like Walmart rely on government subsidies for their underpaid workers. Personal anecdotes emerge about negotiating salaries, owing back taxes, and the difficulty of advocating for oneself versus advocating for others. Bob shares that he had to hire lawyers and managers early in his career, investing his own money into representing himself in the industry. The hosts disagree among themselves about whether seniority alone justifies higher pay.

Multiple perspectives emerge from callers including a former state employee who appreciated transparent pay scales, a manager who discovered she might have been paid less than new hires she interviewed, and a senior software engineer who emphasized that experience teaches people about potential pitfalls, not just current work. The segment ends with a call from CJ, another radio personality, who jokingly claims he previously demanded everyone share salary information but now that he’s “getting paid,” he doesn’t care anymore. The discussion reveals the complexity of the pay transparency issue with valid arguments on multiple sides and no clear consensus among the hosts or callers.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Radio Show Analysis: Matt & Bob 08-19-2022

Guests on the show

• Tim Flynn (Wine Man Flynn) – Sommelier and wine broker who brought wines for pairing with empanadas. From Detroit originally, worked as sommelier at Park Hyatt in Chicago. Now sells wine all over the country to individuals and collectors.
• Cody and Kristen – Owners/founders of Empanadas (formerly operated a food truck, now selling frozen empanadas in HEB stores). The couple met when Cody made the first empanada (soy chorizo and brie) for Kristen in New York.

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion

• 01:37:45 – Empanadas – various flavors discussed including chicken and hatch chili, Argentinian beef with hard boiled egg and green olive, soy chorizo and brie, and pineapple cinnamon dessert empanada
• 01:46:45 – Fun Fun Fun Fest – where Matt first met Cody from Empanadas
• 01:38:17 – Empanadas truck location near Matt’s house
• 02:00:02 – Amaya’s restaurant mentioned (where Bob ate despite claiming to be on a diet)
• 01:39:05 – Hot Pockets referenced jokingly
• 02:03:45 – Empanada Parlor – a place that existed in Austin 30 years ago on Second Street where Matt used to ride his bicycle

Interesting facts shared during this portion

• 01:40:00-01:41:00 – Wine pairing principles: Cool, crisp wines pair well with hot, spicy foods to counter the heat
• 01:41:50 – Sauvignon Blanc has lemon/lime notes and high acid that cuts through fat
• 01:43:15 – Ratio of filling to dough is critical in empanadas (compared to tamales)
• 01:45:25 – White wines can help with summer drinking as they’re lighter and less bloating
• 01:46:22 – When wine and food pair properly, they create a new combined flavor
• 01:51:08 – Tim used to receive 3-4 cases of wine per week as samples when working as sommelier at Park Hyatt Chicago
• 01:52:05 – Aeration makes wine taste better through oxygenation; aerators provide quick way to decant
• 01:52:52 – Malolactic fermentation is a secondary fermentation that converts and softens acid in wine
• 01:53:25 – Tannins come from grape skins and stems, creating the “dry” sensation in wine
• 01:57:50 – Sulfites (SO2) are added to wine in powder form; only affects about 1% of population (mostly asthmatics)
• 01:58:30 – There’s 120 pounds per square inch of pressure in champagne bottles
• 01:58:35 – Crystal champagne bottles can have flat bottoms because crystal is stronger than glass
• 02:10:50 – In Germany, wine bottles are color-coded by region: black for Rheingau, blue for Nalle Valley, green for Mosul
• 02:11:20 – The dimple on bottom of wine bottle is called a “punt” and helps strengthen bottles (especially important for sparkling wine)
• 02:14:00 – The movie Sideways killed the Merlot market but boosted Pinot Noir sales dramatically
• 02:14:30 – Irony of Sideways: Paul Giamatti’s character drinks Cheval Blanc at the end, which is a Merlot

Memorable moments during this portion

• 01:38:45 – Matt jokes about calling empanadas “hot pockets” or “warm pockets” and immediately realizes he might lose the sponsorship
• 01:39:32 – Matt jokes about being pregnant and having a baby come out fine after “pushing a little harder”
• 01:44:00 – Bob comments on empanadas being so full there’s “no air” as an ingredient, unlike other places
• 01:45:45 – Matt’s “light bulb moment” discovering how wine and food create new flavors when paired
• 01:46:15 – Matt admits to being “incredibly sober” after getting out of Doug Benson’s van at Fun Fun Fun Fest
• 01:56:00 – Matt discovers Coronitas (small Corona bottles) for the first time and is amazed
• 01:56:30 – Discussion about Chewy growing up seeing mom at “Texas” (not fancy) and how it’s okay to enjoy nicer things
• 02:00:30 – Bob having eaten heavily at Amaya’s despite claiming to be on a diet
• 02:03:30 – Story of Cody making first empanadas for Kristen in New York from bodega ingredients (soy chorizo and brie)
• 02:04:30 – Bob’s philosophical question about which side of the empanada to bite first (crimped vs rounded)
• 02:14:30 – Tim reveals the ending of Sideways where Paul Giamatti’s character drinks Merlot after disparaging it throughout the movie
• 02:15:15 – Matt jokes “the government can eat ass” regarding drinking on air

Callers this portion

• 01:49:45 – Question about top box wines (Tim’s response: just don’t drink box wine)
• 01:57:30 – Caller asking about wine and headaches/sulfites
• 02:09:00 – Kathy asking about red wines with lower acid (Tim recommends Merlot or Merlot blends with malolactic fermentation)
• 02:11:00 – Lisa asking if bottle color affects wine (Tim explains yes, different colors protect from different light spectrums; Germany color-codes by region)
• 02:16:00 – Caller asking if wine from box vs bottle matters quality-wise (Tim guarantees bottle wine is always better)

5 Paragraph Summary

This final third of the Matt & Bob show featured an extended wine and empanada pairing segment with sommelier Tim Flynn and Empanadas founders Cody and Kristen. The show went long as the hosts enthusiastically explored different empanada flavors paired with carefully selected wines, conducting an extended live stream sponsored by Empanadas and Renegade Truck Accessories. The casual, educational atmosphere allowed listeners to learn about wine without pretension while enjoying the chemistry between hosts and guests.

The wine pairing segment covered multiple empanada varieties including chicken with hatch chili, Argentinian beef, soy chorizo with brie, and a dessert empanada. Tim Flynn brought Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Duckhorn Merlot, and a Sauterne dessert wine, explaining the principles behind each pairing. He emphasized that cool, crisp wines counter spicy foods, while discussing technical aspects like malolactic fermentation, tannins, and proper aeration. The hosts discovered how properly paired wine and food create entirely new flavor experiences, with Matt having a particular “light bulb moment” with the Chardonnay and chicken empanada combination.

Personal stories added warmth to the segment, particularly Cody and Kristen’s origin story where Cody made his first empanadas for Kristen in New York using ingredients from a fancy bodega. This soy chorizo and brie empanada became their first product and remains available today. Matt shared his own discovery of Empanadas at Fun Fun Fun Fest and his appreciation for the brand bringing back memories of the old Empanada Parlor that existed in Austin 30 years ago. The hosts emphasized that quality food and wine experiences are for everyone, not just the wealthy, encouraging their “ham and egg” blue-collar listeners to occasionally treat themselves.

Multiple callers phoned in with wine questions, asking about box wines, headaches and sulfites, bottle colors, and acidity levels in different wines. Tim patiently answered each question with expertise while keeping explanations accessible. The conversation touched on wine industry topics like how the movie Sideways devastated Merlot sales while skyrocketing Pinot Noir demand, despite the ironic fact that the protagonist’s favorite wine at the film’s end was actually a Merlot. Bob asked about practical matters like the crimped edge versus smooth edge of empanadas and the purpose of the punt (dimple) in wine bottle bottoms.

The segment exemplified the show’s “big tent” philosophy of appealing to diverse audiences, from millionaires to working-class listeners. Matt acknowledged that some blue-collar listeners might initially dismiss wine as pretentious, but emphasized that pleasure and quality experiences belong to everyone. The extended format allowed for genuine education about wine appreciation, proper food pairing, and the empanada-making process, all delivered with the show’s characteristic humor and authenticity. The hosts repeatedly thanked Empanadas for sponsoring the show and encouraged listeners to try the frozen products available at HEB stores, emphasizing their quality and convenience.