🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 09-13-2022

Food items/restaurants talked about

00:54 – 01:15

• McDonald’s app mentioned
• Triple, triple stack referenced

22:32 – 23:00

• Empanadas (sponsor segment)
• Egg, bacon, and cheese empanadas
• Argentinian style beef empanadas
• Hatch chili chicken empanadas
• Available at Central Market, HEB, Whole Foods

23:58 – 27:40

• Honey Crisp apples
• Fuji apples
• Red delicious apples
• Jalapenos
• Serrano peppers
• Zucchini
• Cucumber
• Parsley and cilantro
• Italian parsley
• Organic vs regular bananas
• Artichokes
• Snickers

News stories talked about during this portion

08:59 – 10:20 – Sailboat pilot Steve Strickland ran aground in Ocean City, New Jersey while using the bathroom. His autopilot shut off and his three-week-old expensive sailboat got stuck on a rock jetty at 4 a.m., costing him money and headaches.

15:40 – 17:02 – Elizabeth Leon, 18, was arrested for child neglect in Florida. She was hired to babysit a four-year-old from 1:45 p.m. to midnight but left two and a half hours early, leaving the child alone for three hours. She tried to scam the mother by claiming she just left and demanding her $168 payment.

23:06 – 25:45 – A woman in Brownsville, Texas was arrested for attempting to scan fake barcodes at Walmart self-checkout.

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion

01:00 – Matt introduces Chewie as “I don’t know why this guy doesn’t have his own boxing gym” and calls him “the hardest working man in show business”

02:06 – Bear breaking into two-year-old sub-birthday party reference from CNN.com

02:23 – “Like nuts to a payday. He’s in there.”

02:50 – 08:20 – Extended segment about Bob’s technical difficulties with headphone volume, with Bob complaining: “Why am I spending all this gear on hi-fi equipment at home to listen to music at its pristine state when I get my ears blown out every day?”

11:00 – 13:30 – Bob’s story about ruining a $200 first-press Italian Beatles white album by trying to clean it with microfiber towels wrapped around a vacuum cleaner

14:08 – Elton John’s “Take Me to the Pilot” discussion where Bernie Taupin admitted he has no idea what the lyrics mean

17:45 – 21:45 – Extended discussion about Chewy’s past scams including:

• Not emptying porta potties properly
• Keeping cash tables at restaurants
• The “honey crisp apple scam” – buying expensive honey crisp apples but ringing them up as cheaper varieties
• The “Serrano bandit” – throwing one Serrano in with jalapenos

26:43 – “We’re gonna start calling you the brown panther”

34:43 – Bob enthusiastically announces “Dave Mustaine from the band Megadeth” like he’s teaching them something new, prompting Matt to call it “the most Michael Scott thing I’ve ever seen in this room, ever”

Phone callers this portion

No phone callers during this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment

Bob’s Rock and Roll News began at approximately 28:17 and covered several major stories from the rock world. The segment opened with Bob’s trademark introduction promising “all the news that’s fit to print” and his reminder that “I don’t make the rock news, I just reported, baby.”

The lead story concerned Mark David Chapman, the convicted assassin of John Lennon. Bob reported that Chapman would be denied parole for the twelfth time. The 67-year-old Chapman is currently serving a 20-years-to-life sentence in a New York correctional facility for killing Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment in 1980 during Monday Night Football. Bob expressed satisfaction that Chapman, whose motivation was selfishness, narcissism, and wanting to be as famous as Lennon, would remain imprisoned.

Bob then covered lighter news in the rock world. Video editor Bill McClintock released a new mashup combining Steely Dan’s “Do It Again” with Motley Crue’s “Looks That Kill,” as well as mixing Cat Scratch Fever with Van Halen’s “Ain’t Talking About Love.” A new Creedence Clearwater Revival documentary titled “Traveling Band” was announced for Netflix streaming beginning September 16th, directed by Bob Smeaton and narrated by Jeff Bridges.

Contemporary rock news included Buck Cherry’s announcement that they would release their 10th studio album in late spring 2023. The band planned to travel to Nashville in late September to complete writing, with recording beginning November 4th. Dave Mustaine of Megadeth made headlines by consulting with his radiation oncologist Anthony Smellak for descriptive medical terminology about radiation’s effects on the body for a song called “Dogs of Chernobyl,” demonstrating how songwriting can lead to unusual collaborations.

The Rock and Roll News Junior segment covered Imagine Dragons, who performed in their hometown of Las Vegas with members of various Cirque du Soleil shows. The performers appeared in the music video for their new single “Sharks,” which the band described as “a love letter to Las Vegas.” Bob gave a rock and roll shout out to Austin FC, declaring that their goal-scoring drought would end at their next home game at Q2 Stadium, invoking Dave Mustaine’s name for good luck.

Rock and Roll shoutout/salute

36:39 – 37:21 – Austin FC received a rock and roll shout out. Bob declared their goal drought would be over at their next Q2 Stadium game and invoked Dave Mustaine’s name for good luck.

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

• The Beatles (John Lennon discussion)
• Motley Crue
• Steely Dan
• Ted Nugent (Cat Scratch Fever)
• Van Halen
• Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)
• Buck Cherry
• Megadeth
• Imagine Dragons
• Slayer (mentioned in comparison)
• Anthrax (mentioned in comparison)

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

The show opened with the hosts’ usual introductions, with Matt playfully introducing Chewy as someone who “works the McDonald’s app like nobody I’ve ever seen” and Bob as highly medicated and cool. Technical difficulties immediately plagued the broadcast, with Bob struggling with headphone volume issues that have apparently persisted for 30 years. This led to an extended discussion about hearing loss from wearing headphones five or six hours a day, with Bob admitting he has significant hearing damage and can’t hear his wife and kids unless he’s looking directly at them. The conversation revealed Bob’s embarrassing story about ruining a $200 first-press Italian Beatles white album by trying to clean it with microfiber towels wrapped around a vacuum cleaner.

The “Nods to the Odd” segment featured three bizarre news stories. First was Steve Strickland, a sailboat pilot whose three-week-old expensive self-piloting boat ran aground in Ocean City, New Jersey when he left it on autopilot to use the bathroom. The second story involved 18-year-old Elizabeth Leon who was arrested for leaving a four-year-old alone for three hours while babysitting, then trying to scam the mother for her full $168 payment. The third story covered a woman in Brownsville, Texas arrested for using fake barcodes at Walmart self-checkout, which sparked an extended confession session from Chewy about his various past scams.

Chewy’s admission that he used to run various retail scams dominated much of the show’s discussion. He confessed to the “honey crisp apple scam” where he’d buy expensive honey crisp apples but ring them up as cheaper varieties, earning him the nickname “the Serrano bandit” for throwing expensive Serrano peppers in with cheaper jalapenos. He also admitted to keeping cash tables at restaurants and not properly emptying porta potties at a previous job. The hosts debated the ethics of small-time theft, with Bob claiming he’s always been a “straight arrow” while Chewy justified his past behavior as something he did when he “didn’t have money” but no longer does now that he’s “grown.” The segment concluded with a transition to UFO news, where Bob discussed the Navy’s refusal to release additional UFO videos, citing national security concerns.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (Second Third) – 09-13-2022

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Taco Deli (paper straws mentioned) – 1:21:01
• Hot dogs at Yankee Stadium – 1:20:23
• Twizzlers – 1:21:52
• Bucatini pasta – 1:22:12
• Veggie straws – 1:23:07
• Coors Light – 1:17:42

News Stories Talked About During This Portion

• Navy UFO files declassification – 43:29-43:42
• Jugging (robbery crime) uptick in Austin – 44:40-47:07. Austin police warning about increased cases of jugging where criminals follow people from ATMs or businesses and rob them
• US life expectancy dropping out of top 50 nations – 53:31-54:02. United States dropped from 77.1 years to about 70, falling behind China and 50 other nations
• COVID-19 Omicron booster availability – 55:52-57:02
• Utah football game controversy – 1:02:07-1:04:25. Two women wore body paint and pasties at University of Utah game, causing blogger Malia Johnson to complain about “lewdness against minors”
• Political ads running for Texas Governor and Lieutenant Governor races – 48:24-52:38. Several Republicans crossing party lines to support opponents of Dan Patrick

Predictions Made During This Portion

• Matt predicted that despite ads and some Republican crossover, Texas will likely remain Republican due to low voter turnout – 50:30-51:00

Interesting Facts Shared During This Portion

• The Texas Lieutenant Governor has more power than the Governor due to the state constitution – 49:22-49:47
• Only about 50% of eligible Texas voters register, and only 50% of those show up to polls – 51:00
• The United States has dropped out of the top 50 nations for life expectancy – 53:31-54:02
• China has now passed the United States in life expectancy – 54:02
• US life expectancy has dropped almost a year in just the past two years – 54:28-54:40
• Utah won their football game 73-7 – 1:17:12
• Austin police department has the highest budget they’ve ever had despite claims of funding cuts – 47:45-47:49

Toxic Tuesday Segment

Topic: Utah blogger Malia Johnson’s complaint about two women wearing body paint and pasties at a University of Utah football game, claiming it was “lewdness against minors”

Hosts’ Take:

• Matt questioned whether online fame creates toxicity where opinions become facts – 1:00:42
• The hosts noted the women weren’t actually breaking the law as they were wearing pasties – 1:04:26-1:04:49
• Matt criticized the blogger for trying to control the world for her children rather than teaching them about it – 1:06:49
• Bob questioned what harm actually comes to children from seeing this – 1:07:16-1:07:32
• The hosts suggested this was more about narcissism and wanting the world to conform to personal comfort – 1:06:56-1:07:09
• They noted the blogger was gaining followers and attention from the controversy – 1:06:30-1:06:41
• Matt questioned if the real issue was jealousy about younger women getting male attention – 1:10:20-1:10:38
• The segment included discussion about parenting approaches and American attitudes toward nudity – 1:08:49-1:09:20

Phone Callers This Portion

• David (1:08:51-1:09:20) – Commented that the US is the only country that views nudity as wrong, mentioned evangelical Christian hypocrisy
• Eduardo (1:11:00-1:13:42) – August 2022 Call of Famer. Made somewhat confusing points about men’s and women’s roles and extracurricular activities. Used profanity that had to be dumped
• Josh/Kenneth (1:13:56-1:16:36) – Shared story about seeing a woman breastfeeding at the zoo with his 4-year-old, noted his son didn’t even notice
• Unnamed caller (1:16:50-1:19:33) – Discussed when boys start noticing women’s bodies (around age 8), mentioned expensive breast implants at a pool
• Unnamed caller (1:19:47-1:19:58) – Body-shamed the Utah women, said their breasts were small. This led to hosts criticizing him for body-shaming

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• Running joke about Todd Jeffries and the AM show being racist – 52:30-53:19
• Joke about Bob being white and therefore allowed on the AM show – 52:54-53:00
• Matt’s atomic clock being stuck at the wrong time since lightning strike – 1:00:32-1:00:36
• Joke about “cock sitters” for roosters – 58:44
• Running gag about Eduardo being incomprehensible but committed – 1:13:22-1:13:42
• Matt joking about “extracurricular activities” as album name – 1:13:46
• Hosts being told they’re doing radio wrong by consultants – 1:00:51-1:01:27

ABC’s of Me Segment

No ABC’s of Me segment in this portion.

This or That Segment

No This or That segment in this portion.

Funny or Memorable Quotes

• “If you started watching all of the alien documentaries now, you wouldn’t make it to the end of your life.” – 44:00
• “If you started watching all of the real housewives right now, you wouldn’t make it to the end of your life.” – Bob, 44:06
• “Someone’s got to do that. I’m not an artist. I’m not going to do it. You’d be ridiculous. I can’t bend over like that. My back would hurt.” – About drawing chalk lines at crime scenes, 48:00
• “USA, number one. But every, there are 50, there’s what’s called the top 50. Even China has now passed the United States.” – Matt on life expectancy, 53:53-54:05
• “I talked to my mother’s doctor… He said that the toughest part has been trying to save somebody’s life while family members are trying to bring the cops in saying you’re trying to kill their loved one” – Matt about COVID denialism, 55:06-55:25
• “Do you need help? Are you okay? But there’s a guy around the corner who’s waiting for you to get distracted by her and then he comes up behind you” – Matt on street scams, 45:50-45:58
• “You’re stuck in traffic, we’re in comfy chairs. You got that bitch?” – Bob, 1:01:04
• “Those had their own gravitational pull. Everybody.” – Matt about breast implants at pool, 1:16:10
• “If you’re an adult and you’re using a straw, grow up.” – Matt, 1:21:16
• “I guarantee you all of them are better than paper straws.” – Bob about edible straws, 1:21:52

Guests in Studio or Special Visitors

No guests or special visitors in this portion.

5 Paragraph Summary

The second third of the September 13, 2022 Matt & Bob show covered a wide range of topics, from UFO file declassification to crime warnings in Austin. The hosts discussed an uptick in “jugging” crimes where criminals follow people from ATMs and rob them, with Matt providing detailed safety tips about being aware of surroundings and not letting strangers approach directly. They also touched on political advertising in Texas, noting the unusual amount of ads for the incumbent governor and lieutenant governor, suggesting Republicans may be feeling electoral pressure despite Texas being a traditionally safe state for the GOP.

A major segment focused on disturbing news about American life expectancy, which has now dropped out of the top 50 nations globally, falling behind even China. The discussion touched on COVID-19’s impact, with Matt sharing a personal story about his mother’s doctor struggling to treat patients while family members denied the disease existed. The hosts debated getting the new Omicron booster, with Bob mentioning his wife’s resistance to more vaccines, leading to a broader conversation about COVID fatigue and how Americans have largely moved on from pandemic precautions.

The centerpiece of this portion was the Toxic Tuesday segment, which examined Utah mommy blogger Malia Johnson’s viral complaint about two women wearing body paint and pasties at a University of Utah football game. Johnson claimed this constituted “lewdness against minors” despite the women not actually breaking any laws. The hosts questioned whether online fame creates a toxic environment where people confuse their opinions with facts, and criticized Johnson’s approach of trying to control the world rather than teaching her children how to navigate it. They noted her kids appeared happy in photos from the game, suggesting they weren’t actually traumatized by the incident.

Multiple callers weighed in on the topless women controversy, with perspectives ranging from comparing American prudishness to other countries, to sharing personal experiences with public breastfeeding and children’s awareness of bodies. Eduardo, the show’s August 2022 Call of Famer, provided a confusing but passionate take involving gender roles and “extracurricular activities.” One caller unfortunately body-shamed the Utah women, leading the hosts to criticize that approach. The conversation revealed deep cultural divides about modesty, parenting, and personal freedom, with the hosts generally advocating for teaching children to handle the real world rather than attempting to sanitize it.

The show concluded with a lighthearted “Click Click Boom” segment about edible straws, inspired by a video of someone at Yankee Stadium hollowing out a hot dog to use as a straw for beer. The list included Twizzlers, bucatini pasta, and veggie straws, though the hosts were skeptical about the practicality of most options. This led to a debate about adult straw usage in general, with Matt declaring that grown adults shouldn’t use straws at all, much to Bob’s offense. Throughout the entire portion, the show maintained its characteristic blend of serious news discussion, social commentary, juvenile humor, and genuine chemistry between the hosts.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (09-13-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:23:28 – Discussion of edible straws including pasta, cereal (Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks, Cocoa Crispy), churros, and cheese sticks
• 01:24:00 – Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal milk straws mentioned – cost $6.50 for box of eight
• 01:25:14 – Bloody Mary cocktails discussed with toppings like breaded fried softshell crab, shrimp, and sausage
• 01:25:45 – Michelada mentioned
• 01:26:27 – Chili dog reference
• 01:28:05 – DQ (Dairy Queen) burger and belt buster mentioned
• 01:44:00 – Topgolf referenced in relation to caller Justin
• 01:47:28 – Texan Cafe in Hutto mentioned
• 01:59:00 – Hot Cheetos discussed
• 01:59:44 – Pretzel-encrusted chicken mentioned
• 01:59:56 – Dukes of Hanover referenced

Any news stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:27:00 – HAAM Day (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians) – annual fundraising event where businesses donate proceeds to help musicians with healthcare
• 01:28:53 – Roger Beasley dealership celebrating 50 years in Austin (since 1972)

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:29:23 – HAAM was launched approximately 15-20 years ago to provide healthcare for Austin musicians on a sliding scale
• 01:32:43 – ZZ Top concert at Texas Memorial Stadium destroyed the turf, shutting down the venue for concerts until the Eagles played there in the early 90s
• 01:48:50 – Planes can take 2-3 minutes to crash, during which passengers go in and out of consciousness
• 01:57:51 – Sleeping with scissors under your pillow is believed to stop bad dreams (Mexican superstition)
• 01:58:03 – Open scissors at house entrance believed to keep rain away (Mexican superstition)

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:23:28-01:28:00 – Extended discussion about creative edible straws including hollow churros, cheese sticks for Bloody Marys, and Slim Jims
• 01:25:14 – Bob’s passionate defense of elaborate Bloody Marys as hangover cure
• 01:40:18 – Young security guard Chris impressing hosts by quickly identifying “It’s good to be the king” as Mel Brooks reference
• 01:43:00 – Justin dominating the trivia game while Sterling struggled to even be heard
• 01:44:23 – Contestant Justin revealing he was recently fired from a roofing company
• 01:46:35 – Justin winning 10-1 with complete domination of superstition trivia
• 01:48:42 – Bob’s disturbing story about plane crashes from a psychiatrist who worked with Air Force pilots
• 01:52:43 – Discussion of flying superstitions and Bob touching plane fuselage before boarding

Any guests on the show:

• 01:29:33-01:38:36 – Steve, CMO of Roger Beasley Mazda, discussed HAAM Day partnership and dealership history

Any callers this portion:

• 01:40:37-01:47:20 – Justin (trivia contestant, recently fired from roofing company, previously worked at Topgolf)
• 01:40:51-01:47:20 – Sterling (trivia contestant, struggled throughout game)
• 01:54:21-01:55:45 – Anonymous caller discussing plane crash movie superstition

“This or That” segment:

• 01:42:21-01:46:47 – Superstitions trivia game with Justin and Sterling
• Question: What color cat crossing your path brings bad luck? Justin: Black (correct)
• Question: What makes your pony walk funny when hung on wall? Justin: Horseshoe (correct)
• Question: What makes rabbit walk funny in your pocket? Justin: Rabbit foot (correct)
• Question: Step on a crack, break your mother’s…? Justin: Back (correct)
• Question: Find a blank, pick it up, all day you’ll have good luck? Justin: Penny (correct)
• Question: Hispanic superstition about touching babies – both contestants struggled
• Question: What should you never walk under? Justin: Ladder (correct)
• Final Score: Justin 10, Sterling 1

Predictions made during this portion:

• 01:27:37 – Hosts predict they will make Chewy drink something through a Slim Jim later in the week to see “veins pop out of the side of his head”

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:34:00-01:37:06 – Matt’s passionate speech about community and taking care of neighbors during Austin’s growth and changes
• 01:36:00 – Discussion of Willie Nelson statue concert at lunchtime featuring Shelly King and Carolyn Wonderland
• 01:46:35 – Justin’s complete domination resulted in both contestants getting Nick Swartson tickets instead of Marshall Tucker Band tickets
• 01:55:27 – “Always Lou Diamond Phillips. Never Esai Morales” reference to La Bamba

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show began with an extended and humorous discussion about alternative edible straws, including creative options like hollowed-out churros, cheese sticks for Bloody Marys, and the perplexing suggestion of using Slim Jims. The hosts debated the practicality of various options, with Bob passionately defending elaborate Bloody Marys as the perfect hangover cure, while Chewy expressed confusion about why anyone would want tomato-based drinks with alcohol. This lighthearted segment showcased the hosts’ chemistry and ability to take mundane topics and turn them into entertaining radio.

The show then shifted focus to HAAM Day, welcoming Steve from Roger Beasley Mazda to discuss the important annual fundraising event for Austin musicians’ healthcare. The hosts emphasized Austin’s identity as the “live music capital” while acknowledging the challenges musicians face with rising costs and limited healthcare access. Matt delivered an impassioned speech about community responsibility during Austin’s rapid growth, stressing that neighbors aren’t enemies and that supporting each other strengthens the entire community. Steve shared that Roger Beasley has been in Austin for 50 years and made a significant financial contribution to HAAM, reinforcing the dealership’s commitment to local causes.

Following the HAAM segment, the hosts conducted a superstitions-themed trivia contest in honor of National Superstition Day. Contestants Justin and Sterling competed for tickets to either Nick Swartson or Marshall Tucker Band, with Justin completely dominating the game 10-1. The questions covered common superstitions like black cats, ladders, horseshoes, and rabbit’s feet. Justin’s victory was so overwhelming that the hosts decided to give both contestants Nick Swartson tickets, saving the Marshall Tucker Band tickets for the next day. Justin also revealed he was recently fired from a roofing company, leading to some comedic speculation about the circumstances.

The conversation naturally evolved into the hosts sharing their personal superstitions and fears, particularly around flying. Bob revealed his elaborate pre-flight ritual involving touching the plane’s fuselage with specific finger movements and carrying a plastic bear and challenge coins. He also shared a disturbing story from a psychiatrist who worked with Air Force pilots about the horrifying reality of plane crashes lasting 2-3 minutes. Chewy admitted he takes Xanax before flights to sleep through the entire experience, while the hosts discussed various passenger superstitions and coping mechanisms for flight anxiety.

The show concluded with lighter fare, including references to classic Latino films like La Bamba, Blood In Blood Out, and Stand and Deliver, with plans for a potential movie night. The hosts also explored various cultural superstitions from Mexico and Brazil, including beliefs about scissors preventing bad dreams and salt bringing good luck. Throughout this final segment, the chemistry between Matt, Bob, and Chewy remained strong, balancing serious community discussion about HAAM with their typical irreverent humor about everything from plane crashes to Hot Cheetos shortages, creating an engaging and varied listening experience for their audience.