🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 08-29-2022 Transcript (First Third)

Hot Dog Friday Show?

This is not a Hot Dog Friday Show – the show is from Monday, August 29th, 2022.

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Tacos (served at Matt’s house party on Sunday) [05:03]
• Ranch water (tequila cocktail) [05:11]
• Lalo tequila [05:17]
• Capri Sun juice boxes [07:01]
• Valentina’s (taco stand at Q2 Stadium) [24:11]
• Chili’s (multiple mentions, visited multiple times over the weekend) [21:00]
• Pluckers (five chicken wings promotion) [41:56]
• McDonald’s (mentioned as breakfast recommendation) [38:32]
• Franklin’s BBQ (mentioned to skip it) [38:28]

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Body part in Yellowstone [10:04] – A shoe containing a human foot was discovered floating in a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park on August 16th. Officials believe it may belong to someone who died there on July 31st. The Abyss pool reaches 140 degrees and is one of the deepest in Yellowstone.
• Seal breaks into New Zealand home [14:14] – Jen Ross returned home in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand on August 17th to find a young fur seal that had entered through the cat door, spent time in the guest room, and hopped on the couch. Her husband is a marine biologist.

Click Click Boom segment:

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

Funny moments or memorable quotes:

• Bob describing Chewy’s introduction: “the hardest working man in show business… He is ladies. He is available for your dancing and dining pleasure. He is a heavyweight champ. Amateur career, one and all.” [01:11]
• Discussion about chair hemorrhoid issues and donut pillows [03:20]
• Bob calling certain party guests “Jack wagons” [03:48]
• Matt’s wife becoming “livable” after tequila [05:28]
• Chewy drinking all the kids’ Capri Suns at the party [07:01]
• Discussion about human meat cooking temperatures and tenderness [12:20]
• Bob wanting a “companion dog” but building it a separate wing to sleep in [19:15]
• The phrase “put the biscuit in the basket” mixing up sports terminology [40:27]

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers during this portion of the show.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob’s Rock and Roll News covered several major stories from the music world. The segment opened with news about Ozzy Osbourne, who at 73 years old announced he plans to tour again despite his health struggles. Ozzy stated, “I’ll give it my best shot I can for another tour. You have not seen the end of Ozzy Osbourne.” He suffers from mild Parkinson’s disease symptoms and struggles with walking, describing it as “walking around in lead boots.” Osbourne also announced he’s moving back to the UK with his family, citing his frustration with mass shootings in the United States.

Pantera made headlines by announcing their first four reunion shows. Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown will be joined by Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante for their first performances in December at three Knotfest shows in South America. This marks the highly anticipated return of the legendary metal band, though there was no mention of US tour dates yet in the announcement.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers won an award for best rock video at the MTV VMAs for a song from their current double album. Meanwhile, notable absences from the VMAs included Billie Eilish, who was on tour in Tokyo performing on her “Happier Than Ever” tour with upcoming shows in New Zealand, and Olivia Rodrigo, who was nominated in several categories but chose not to attend and didn’t post anything on social media about the event.

Bob shared some rock history about Tom Petty’s “Don’t Come Around Here No More,” revealing that the song was inspired by overhearing Stevie Nicks say that phrase to Joe Walsh at a party at Tom’s house during their breakup. This demonstrated how great artists can turn everyday moments into memorable songs.

The Rock and Roll News Salute went out to Amy and Cody, who sit in Section 119 at Q2 Stadium for Austin FC games. They came over to Section 108 to visit Bob and Chewy during Friday’s match against LAFC. Bob encouraged listeners to email [email protected] if they wanted to receive a salute on the show.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

Yes – Bob gave a Rock and Roll News Salute to Amy and Cody, fans who sit in Section 119 at Q2 Stadium and came over to visit Bob and Chewy in Section 108 during the LAFC match [33:52].

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

• Ozzy Osbourne
• Pantera
• Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
• Van Halen (mentioned briefly)
• Billie Eilish
• Olivia Rodrigo

Summary of this portion of the show (excluding Bob’s Rock and Roll news):

The show opened on Monday morning with the hosts introducing themselves with elaborate fanfare. Bob mentioned having a “lost weekend,” which he clarified meant he had a packed schedule of pleasurable activities rather than anything negative. The weekend included a photo shoot after Friday’s show, multiple visits to Chili’s, attending an Austin FC match with Chewy, a pool party on Saturday, and a gathering at Matt Bearden’s house on Sunday that turned into an impromptu Matt Bearden Appreciation Day celebration.

The Sunday gathering at Matt’s house featured tacos, ranch water made with Lalo tequila, and an extended session of dominoes that lasted until 9:30 PM. Bob left around 7 PM thinking it was appropriate given the 3 PM start time, but Chewy stayed much later playing bones with other guests. The hosts joked about Chewy drinking all the kids’ Capri Suns and discussed how Matt’s wife becomes more “livable” after drinking tequila. The party had what Bob described as “the right mix of people” – a diverse group without any “Jack wagons.”

The conversation meandered through various topics including Bob’s desire to get a large companion dog instead of his current small dogs, though he joked about building it a separate wing to sleep in. They discussed hotel pricing for an upcoming October trip to Dallas and debated whether Bob could camp in Chewy’s Tesla. The hosts also covered two “Nods to the Odds” news stories: a human foot found in a shoe floating in a Yellowstone hot spring, and a fur seal that broke into a New Zealand home through a cat door. The extended discussion of the Austin FC match against LAFC was saved for after Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Juniper (42:38-59:30) – Matt took his wife there; mentioned incredible food and exceptional service including napkin replacement
• Vespio (59:47) – Bob went there; mentioned Bolognese
• Il Bruto (01:00:07) – Matt has been there, said it was delicious
• Dean’s Italian (01:00:16) – Jeff Pryales’ steakhouse; features Japanese A5 Wagyu steak and local Texas options
• Red Ash (01:01:26) – Matt had mixed experiences there
• Backspace (01:02:08) – Neapolitan thin crust pizza, located behind Parkside Restaurant downtown
• Chili’s (59:00) – The hosts ate there on Friday; mentioned free chips and salsa deal
• Silver Medal (01:05:46) – Dive bar with two-for-one hot dogs on Thursdays ($5) and half-price burgers on Mondays
• McDonald’s (01:06:22) – Dollar breakfast sandwich via app daily
• Double Dave’s (01:07:17) – Dollar pizza rolls on Tuesdays
• Brown’s BBQ Food Truck (01:08:42) – On Lamar, outside Corner Bar; buy one get one free entrees on Sundays with $15 bar purchase
• Sonic (01:10:08) – Half-priced burgers on Tuesdays; half-priced drinks anytime via app
• Vince Young Steakhouse (01:13:27) – Happy hour Monday-Saturday 5-7pm, $10 menu items; $10 cheeseburger mentioned
• Perry’s (01:14:17) – Friday special: two-bone pork chop with mashed potatoes for $16 (normally $45 for three-bone)
• Eddie V’s (01:14:24) – Mentioned past happy hour deals from 20 years ago
• Schlotski’s (01:18:00) – Buy one get one free personal pizzas on Wednesdays; often has Cinnabon attached
• Oscar Blues (01:03:23) – Where they did photo shoot; praised for hospitality and backdrop
• Golden Corral (01:16:24) – Bob mentioned $16 deal

News Stories Talked About

• Climate Change/Water Crisis (43:21-46:00) – Computer modeling shows Central Texas will have 25 more days of 100+ degree temperatures; Lake Travis and aquifers dwindling; 183-page state water plan mentions increased need but doesn’t use terms “climate change” or “global warming”
• Extreme Heat Belt (46:00-46:26) – Predicted to run through central Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee base; counties can expect at least one day per year with heat index of 125 degrees within 30 years
• California Drought (55:06-55:34) – Biggest drought California has ever seen with no end in sight; fights between residents and farmers over water; will affect vegetable supply and prices
• Austin FC Drum Stolen (49:33-50:40) – Someone broke into an apartment near West Congress and St. Elmo area; stole one of La Murga’s supporter drums used at Austin FC games; asking people to watch Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace

Predictions Made

• Lawn Restrictions (44:28-44:58) – Matt predicts heavy water restrictions coming to Central Texas area; “lawns will be a thing of the past”
• Dress Code Changes (46:34-46:45) – Matt predicts need to change dress codes due to heat; says he’ll have to learn to wear shorts
• Vegetable Prices (55:34-55:38) – Prediction of $250 for a single tomato due to California drought
• Texas Climate (54:43-54:52) – Matt predicts Texas will become “Saudi Arabia kind of dry and hot…full on, very dry and hot, dust bowl kind of situations”

Interesting Facts Shared

• Upside App (01:11:27-01:12:40) – Advertised on their old station; gives 10-20% cash back at sponsored restaurants; money can go to bank account, Amazon card, eBay, etc.
• Lawn Water Usage (52:52-53:15) – Caller mentioned customers running sprinkler zones for 60 minutes each with 18 zones, three days a week using well water from aquifers
• Proper Napkin Etiquette (58:02-58:34) – At fancy restaurants like Juniper, if you leave your napkin on the table, servers immediately replace it with a fresh folded one

Phone Callers This Portion

• Chris (46:56) – 70 house plants; discussed zero landscaping and gardens
• Sure (48:40) – Friend of the hosts; discussed water conservation and golf courses
• Colton (50:56) – Discussed water situation and zero escaping; works in landscaping business
• Daniel (54:11) – Suggested building pipeline systems to move flood water between areas
• Cathy (56:12) – Switched to mulch front yard with ornamental grass; water bill over $200 trying to keep trees alive
• Catherine (01:08:42) – Shared Brown’s BBQ Food Truck deal
• Aaron (01:11:27) – Discussed Upside app for restaurant cash back
• Kip (01:13:23) – Shared Vince Young Steakhouse happy hour deal and bone marrow recommendation
• Dan (01:17:13) – Confirmed Vince Young happy hour; mentioned $10 cheeseburger and bone marrow appetizer; recommended Schlotski’s Wednesday deal

Funny or Memorable Quotes

• Bob on USC/UT game (42:35): “It was U.S.C.’s to lose, not U.T.’s to win”
• Matt on heat (43:05): “Maybe we’ll get some of that soccer hooliganism thing going on”
• Matt on old men and golf courses (49:08): “Hey, if old men aren’t on the golf course, they’re going to be in your stores and restaurants yelling at you”
• Matt’s wife on $22 cocktails (01:04:41): “We’ve crossed the $20 barrier for cocktails and she was just like, nah, I’m done with the city”
• Chewie’s dad joke setup (59:00): Server was “laughing the way that servers laugh when they’re like, all right, guys”
• Bob on lawns (44:54): “About half of mine is like now just… Well, you guys were over at my house. You saw my lawn yesterday”
• On exercise spelling (01:19:01): Matt complains exercise is not spelled correctly: “I want it to be E-X-C-E-R-S-I-Z-E”
• Chewie on workout plan (01:16:02): “I’m going to spread my calories out” Bob: “Something’s gonna be spreading. I think it’s your hips”

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• Connor’s Stank (01:08:25) – The hosts referenced Connor’s spice blend recipe (salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, and Splenda) which they keep in the studio
• Food addiction (01:04:11) – Multiple references to all three hosts having “food addiction problems”
• Chewy’s plants in closet (56:42) – Matt jokes about Chewy trying to keep plants alive in his closet, suggesting something illicit
• Matt doesn’t wear shorts (46:37-46:49) – Running joke about Matt hating shorts but eventually having to embrace them due to heat

5 Paragraph Summary

The middle portion of this Matt & Bob show episode from August 29, 2022, began with sports discussion about Austin FC versus LAFC and USC versus UT games, with hosts noting the competitive trash talking on Twitter that followed. The conversation then shifted to a serious discussion about climate change impacts on Central Texas, with Matt detailing computer modeling predictions showing the region will experience 25 more days above 100 degrees on average, severe water shortages affecting Lake Travis and aquifers, and the emergence of an “extreme heat belt” that will bring at least one day per year with a heat index of 125 degrees within 30 years. This led to extended discussion about lawn care challenges, with multiple callers sharing experiences about their dying grass and the difficulty of maintaining lawns during the drought.

The show featured numerous phone callers contributing to various discussions. Chris called in about zero landscaping and revealed having 70 house plants, while Colton from the landscaping business discussed water conservation and criticized wealthy homeowners using well water to run extensive sprinkler systems. The topic of lawn maintenance versus water conservation created tension, with Bob noting his neighborhood association requires nice green lawns while simultaneously discouraging water usage. Matt predicted that lawns would become “a thing of the past” in Central Texas and that wealthy neighborhoods would need to lead the transition to zero-scaping to make it socially acceptable.

A major segment focused on finding good food deals around Austin, prompted by Matt’s wife’s frustration over a $22 cocktail at Juniper restaurant. The hosts and callers shared numerous restaurant deals, including Silver Medal’s two-for-one hot dogs on Thursdays, Perry’s $16 pork chop special on Fridays (normally $45), McDonald’s dollar breakfast sandwiches through their app, Brown’s BBQ Food Truck’s buy-one-get-one-free deal with a $15 bar purchase on Sundays, and Double Dave’s dollar pizza rolls on Tuesdays. The conversation revealed that despite discussing fancy restaurants like Juniper, Vespio, and Dean’s Italian steakhouse, the hosts were increasingly interested in budget-friendly options due to inflation and rising costs.

The hosts also discussed a local news story about an Austin FC supporter drum being stolen from an apartment near West Congress and St. Elmo. The drum, belonging to La Murga supporter group, was described as having special significance as a talisman with power to help the team win. The theft occurred during a burglary where other items were taken, but the supporters specifically asked the community to watch for the distinctive decorated drum on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, caring more about recovering it than the other stolen items.

Throughout the episode, the hosts maintained their characteristic humor while discussing serious topics. Matt complained about the spelling of the word “exercise,” Chewy announced a new workout plan involving eating more frequently throughout the day (which Bob immediately mocked), and they joked about various topics including sex as exercise, Connor’s spice blend called “Connor’s Stank,” and their recent photo shoot at Oscar Blues brewery with photographer Raj Rodriguez. The show concluded with discussion about potentially doing a live podcast at Oscar Blues in the future, thanking them for their hospitality during the photo session where the hosts did “a little day drinking before noon.”

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript (Final Third)

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:22:09 – Long John Silver’s Chicken Planks mentioned
• 01:25:23 – HEB mentioned where Bob bought Picaridin mosquito spray (Ranger brand)
• 01:26:46 – Flea market funnel cakes referenced
• Tacos mentioned that were served at Matt’s party/get-together the night before

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:34:00 – Extended discussion about the Woodstock 99 documentary “Trainwreck: Woodstock 99” on Netflix (three episodes covering three days)
• Details included: sexual assaults, riots, overpriced water ($12), contaminated conditions, trench mouth outbreak, infrastructure failures, lack of security, and the subsequent gaslighting by promoters

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:22:52 – Discussion about “clickbait” articles designed to reload ads
• 01:28:07 – “Pompatous” is a nonce word (made-up word) coined by Steve Miller for “The Joker”
• 01:30:11 – “Colitas” discussion – possibly meaning “little tails” in Spanish, with theories it refers to marijuana buds or is just a meaningless word from “Hotel California”
• 01:34:00 – Bob was born at Griffith Air Force Base in Rome, New York, where Woodstock 99 took place
• 01:36:20 – Michael Lang was the original Woodstock organizer who also organized Woodstock 99
• Space Jam soundtrack featured Seal’s cover of “Fly Like an Eagle”

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:23:14 – Matt jokes about hitting dog poop with a weed eater causing an “IED” explosion
• 01:25:04 – Bob washing cars at 9pm on a Sunday night after Matt’s party
• 01:33:33 – Bob’s disturbed reaction to watching the Woodstock 99 documentary, saying he almost didn’t go to Matt’s party because it affected his mood so much
• 01:52:18 – Famous Steve’s contest for Steve Miller Band tickets
• 02:03:51 – Discussion about Steve Miller’s “Abracadabra” with Matt playing the intro and mocking the song

Any callers this portion:

• 01:30:02 – Jeremy called explaining “pompatous” came from a guy Steve Miller knew who made up the saying
• 01:31:00 – Chris from best control called about “colitas” meaning marijuana
• 01:39:36 – Frankie called comparing Woodstock 99 to unchecked capitalism
• 01:52:31 – Alex (HVAC worker) competed in Famous Steve’s contest
• 01:52:39 – Andrew (pharmaceutical sales rep) competed in Famous Steve’s contest and won
• 02:00:55 – Chris called in with “Fly Like an Eagle” as another Steve Miller song
• 02:05:06 – Miss Jackson called recommending the Netflix movie “Me Time” with Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg, mentioning Seal is in it

“Kick Out the Jams” segment:

• 01:27:25 – Matt played “Dancing with Myself” and deliberately misattributed it to Billy Joel (actually by Billy Idol) as a joke

Predictions made during this portion:

• 01:36:51 – Matt suggests people who were 19 at Woodstock 99 are now 45 and compares the mentality to January 6th rioters, predicting this “I get mine” attitude is still present in society

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show began with the hosts discussing unconventional ways to exercise, including walking dogs, yard work, and cleaning. Bob shared that he and his son Dylan washed two cars the night before after attending Matt’s taco gathering, working until 9 PM. The conversation touched on various topics including Long John Silver’s, mosquito spray, and the effectiveness of Picaridin. They also discussed movie references from “Karate Kid” and made observations about bullies and privilege.

The conversation took a serious turn when Bob discussed watching the Netflix documentary “Trainwreck: Woodstock 99,” which deeply disturbed him. He expressed shock at the conditions at the festival, which took place at Griffith Air Force Base in Rome, New York—coincidentally his birthplace. The three-part documentary detailed sexual assaults, $12 bottles of water, contaminated mud leading to trench mouth, riots, and the subsequent gaslighting by promoters Michael Lang and others. Bob questioned how no one went to jail despite the atrocities.

The hosts and callers, including Frankie, discussed how Woodstock 99 represented unchecked capitalism and toxic masculinity. They compared the mob mentality to recent events like January 6th, noting that attendees who were 19 then would now be 45 years old. The conversation covered how the bands booked—including Limp Bizkit, Korn, and others—contributed to the violent atmosphere. They discussed how the promoters blamed a “few bad guys” rather than taking responsibility for inadequate security, medical facilities, and infrastructure failures.

A lighthearted interlude involved discussing Steve Miller Band, leading to wordplay about “pompatous” from “The Joker” and “colitas” from The Eagles’ “Hotel California.” Multiple callers contributed theories about these made-up or ambiguous words. The show then conducted a “Famous Steve’s” contest where callers Alex and Andrew competed in a head-to-head trivia game, with Andrew ultimately winning tickets to see Steve Miller Band at ACL Live on September 19th, where they’ll be recording a live album.

The show concluded with debate about Steve Miller’s song “Abracadabra,” which Chewy wanted to play but Matt resisted, calling it ridiculous despite its MTV success. They listed Steve Miller hits including “The Joker,” “Take the Money and Run,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Airliner,” and “Abracadabra.” The hosts also discussed Jamie Foxx’s talent, including his impressive Donald Trump impression and his ability to impersonate anyone, wrapping up with recommendations for Netflix content including a movie featuring Seal.