🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob 09-14-2022 Radio Show Transcript (First Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

03:01.367 – Valentina Taco at Austin FC stadium

19:21.760 – Hardies (referred to as “hearties”) in Taylor, Texas – hot ham and cheese, discussion about how bad the restaurant is

19:21.760 – Comparison to Carl’s Jr., Burger King

23:01.435 – Cap City Comedy Club fried foods

23:32.810 – Cap City buffalo chicken bites and sea salt fries

29:08.072 – Tater tots mentioned as potential Matt and Bob branded item

45:27.002 – Arpeggio pizza restaurant on Airport Boulevard

News stories talked about during this portion:

10:12.932 – Lightning struck the building two and a half weeks prior, knocking out the atomic clock

“Click Click Boom” segment (Nods to the Odd):

10:10.023-20:20.000 The segment featured clickbait/odd news stories:

• Fort Myers, Florida: Randy Osterman, 34, blocked bicycle lane, gave false name, pulled out 3-foot steel sword with dragon-shaped handle, had meth in car (timestamp: 10:34.870)
• China: Man named Hu floated in hydrogen balloon basket for 2 days, traveled 200+ miles from China to Russia while picking pine nuts (timestamp: 16:29.814)

Funny moments or memorable quotes:

02:02.074 – Bob wearing “denim on denim” described as “very Yellowstone kind of thing”

04:05.180 – Discussion about former intern Dave who “would have taken all our jobs”

05:28.199 – Justice (former intern) witnessed neighbor being murdered with a sword

09:38.067 – Bob screaming “Lord have mercy, I’m about to bust” when the atomic clock started working again

14:00.000 – Extended discussion about non-traditional weapons, Bob wanting a British cane with stiletto

19:32.210 – Chewy saying he fell off sliding pole at Hardies and has had fear of heights since age 5

23:19.957 – Matt describing returning to Cap City Comedy Club like “bumping into an old girlfriend”

34:09.179 – Bob mispronouncing “Halle Bailey” as “Hal Bailey”

43:15.440 – Matt joking “I cannot wait to try to fit these bottles up my butt”

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers during this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment (5 paragraphs):

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment began at timestamp 30:06.932 with his signature introduction reminding listeners he doesn’t always make the news, but usually just reports it. He emphasized having big news for the kids in the “dropout zone” and told parents to “slow their roll.” The segment covered multiple music industry stories spanning legacy artists to Disney’s upcoming projects.

The top story featured Bruce Springsteen’s new album coming out in fall 2023. Jan Werner, founder of Rolling Stone Magazine, revealed details in a Billboard interview while discussing his forthcoming memoir. Werner threw shade at current pop and hip-hop, stating he doesn’t think the singing or arranging is as good as rock and roll, but praised Springsteen’s upcoming album as “stunning.” Springsteen’s last album was 2020’s “Letter to You,” which Bob noted was released during the pandemic and had great packaging.

Bob covered Megadeth’s new project called “Rattleheads,” a regenerative art collection based on the band’s skeletal mascot Vic Rattlehead, featuring militaristic mission deployment mechanics. He admitted confusion about what the project actually was. He also reported that Ozzy Osbourne returned to the stage briefly at the September 8th Rams-Bills game for a seven-minute performance, but NBC only showed 10 seconds before cutting to commercials. Ozzy later uploaded the full performance online showing “Patient Number Nine” and “Crazy Train.”

David Lee Roth news included a new live studio version of Van Halen’s “Ain’t Talking About Love,” with Matt joking it’s now called “I Prefer Not to Speak About Love.” Roth recorded 14 songs during two-hour sessions, suggesting more releases are coming. The Rock and Roll News Junior segment featured Halle Bailey (which Bob mispronounced as “Hal Bailey”) singing “Part of Your World” in the first teaser for Disney’s live-action Little Mermaid, set to release May 26, 2023, starring Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy.

Bob concluded with a Rock and Roll News Salute to Justin Sarber, described as one of his “media roommates” and a big fan of the show who brought gifts that morning. Bob encouraged listeners to email [email protected] for their own rock and roll news salute and promised to return tomorrow with even more rock and roll news.

Rock and Roll shoutout/salute:

37:07.081 – Justin Sarber received a rock and roll news salute for being a media roommate and bringing gifts to the show

Bands talked about during Bob’s Rock and Roll news segment:

• Bruce Springsteen / E Street Band
• Megadeth
• Bush
• Ozzy Osbourne
• Van Halen
• Chloe x Halle (Halle Bailey’s band)

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

The show opened with the hosts discussing their appearances and preparations for the day, with Bob notably dressed up because former intern Justice was scheduled to visit. The conversation turned to reminiscing about past interns, particularly Justice, who was described as having a nonplussed attitude toward the hosts’ “stardom” and had a traumatic experience witnessing a sword murder in her duplex. The hosts also discussed intern Dave, who they tried unsuccessfully to get hired full-time due to his exceptional production skills and enthusiasm.

A significant portion of the show focused on Matt’s return to Cap City Comedy Club to judge the semi-finals of the Funniest Person in Austin contest. Matt described the surreal experience of returning to the renovated club, comparing it to running into an ex-girlfriend – familiar yet completely changed. He noted the club now has better beer selection and tap handles, which contrasted with his fond memories of their previously terrible beer and frozen fried foods. Matt will be judging again that night and Sunday, while Bob is scheduled to judge the finals if “they send a car.” The hosts discussed how Helium Comedy purchased Cap City and implemented new rules for the comedy competition.

The show included the “Nods to the Odd” segment featuring bizarre news stories, including a Florida man with a dragon-handled sword and meth, and a Chinese man who accidentally floated in a hydrogen balloon from China to Russia for two days. The hosts had an extended discussion about non-traditional weapons they’d want to carry, with Bob expressing interest in a British cane with a hidden stiletto blade. The segment concluded with listener Justin Sarber bringing personalized gifts – custom 19 Crimes wine bottles with the hosts’ photos and titles (“The Bobfather,” “The Gent,” and “The Comedian”), leading to a heartfelt discussion about increased listener appreciation and gift-giving.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Mrs. Johnson’s Donuts (46:20) – mentioned in context of road construction
• Holiday House (46:29) – chain of restaurants in Austin with different themed locations, one had an alligator aquarium. Last location was in Terry Town, got kicked out by vegan landlord. Described as 60s/70s experience-focused dining
• Rainforest Cafe (47:32) – criticized for having “absolute total trash” food
• Nighthawk Diners (48:08) – described as incredible, last one was the Frisco location. Had waitresses named things like “Flo,” served Michelob on tap
• Mrs. Baird’s (49:04) – mentioned on Airport Boulevard
• Lamb’s Candy (49:05) – was on Airport Boulevard
• Highland Mall food court – had Jos A. Bank and Warner Brothers store (49:13)
• Frog Pond/Lily Pad (49:32) – do-it-yourself community hot tub rental on Airport Boulevard
• Mermaids (51:21) – hot tub rental place with multiple locations (next to Mueller off I-35, other side of Rainey Street)
• In and Out Burger (52:47) – location at 27th and Guadalupe
• Conan’s Pizza (53:22) – was next to Oak Willy’s
• Wendy’s Baconator (1:25:00) – mentioned as joke about Chewy falling in love
• Frosty (1:09:00) – discussed in context of using spoon vs. straw

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Old music dominating streaming (54:15) – Article by Ted Gioia discussing how old music accounts for most streams, new music only generating about 10% of music industry money. Only 5% of total streams come from the 200 most popular tracks (as of beginning of 2022)

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Holiday House restaurant chain had different themes at each location – one with alligator aquarium, another with regular aquarium (46:40)
• Airport Boulevard was considered “the world’s greatest road” before Burnett Road (49:04)
• Highland Mall was located on Airport Boulevard (49:13)
• The Frog Pond/Lily Pad was a rent-by-the-hour hot tub facility on Airport Boulevard that existed into the early 90s (49:32-50:19)
• Mermaids had 8-9 hot tubs and allegedly “almost every hot tub room had a girl” as a “lifeguard host” (51:21-52:09)
• There was an adult video store between Oak Willy’s and Conan’s Pizza with private quarter-token booths (53:22)
• Young people currently test very well for liking Creedence Clearwater Revival (54:37)
• Music industry consultants note Apple Music no longer separates by genre but by “moods” (56:23)
• Green ring on hard-boiled eggs is caused by sulfur being pulled to the surface of the yolk (1:15:47)
• Hard-boiled eggs are sold pre-cooked in bags at HEB (1:16:21)

Phone callers this portion:

• Jeff (51:19) – Called about Mermaids hot tub rental place
• Raymond (53:50) – Corrected the Michelob vs. Lowenbrau beer jingle
• Jeremy (1:08:40) – Grown Ass Man: Cannot drink from a straw
• Billy Joe (1:11:11) – Long time friend/listener, discussed being scared of everything including coronavirus conspiracies. Matt suggested his marijuana consumption might be creating paranoia
• Roddy Drew (1:13:45) – Grown Ass Man: Can’t hard boil an egg without it coming out green
• Darren (1:20:10) – Grown Ass Man: Cannot zip a Ziplock bag correctly
• Caller (name unclear) (1:22:07) – Grown Ass Man: Can’t back up a trailer
• Caller (1:24:52) – Brief caller

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “My escort and I need therapy” (50:00) – Chewy about the Frog Pond
• “What was wrong with all you guys that you needed to hump over in or near water?” (50:32)
• “That’s the first time Fauci put a dampen on all of our fun” (51:08) – Chewy
• “It sure wasn’t Spermaids” (52:00)
• “Austin used to be a great city. If y’all know any place like that, Chewy at KLBJ FM” (52:28)
• “Your therapy isn’t always entertaining to me” (1:00:51) – Matt about modern music
• “The boys are back in town. Who are the boys? Why are they back in town?” (1:01:03)
• “What a hell of a sugar” (1:01:43) – discussing Harry Styles lyrics
• “Summer is my kids in the house, upset” (1:17:07)
• “I dreamt last night I did cocaine…but the cocaine had dirt and stuff in it” (1:09:59) – Matt
• “We are non-gender specific here on our show” (1:06:26) – Matt introducing Grown Ass Man
• “There are no enemies. We’re all citizens of the same city, my friends” (1:06:49)

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

• Justice – Former intern mentioned as coming in at 9 o’clock (1:05:38). They’re going to ask audience to vote for her to potentially be in a horror movie, described as possibly a “lifelong dream” for her

Recurring jokes or gags:

• The “world’s greatest road” bit – previously Burnett Road, but Airport Boulevard claimed that title before it
• Chewy’s relationship struggles and inability to maintain pet ownership
• Bob’s preference for drinking everything out of jelly glasses at home
• References to Chewy’s marijuana consumption
• The ongoing discussion about Austin’s changing landscape and “old Austin”

This or That segment:

“40 Things Every Person Should Have Done by 40” – Click Click Boom segment (1:24:08)

Not presented as traditional This or That, but hosts discussed whether Chewy (who has 5 more years until 40) has accomplished these:

• Falling in love: Chewy claimed yes (a couple times), though Matt questioned if it was lust vs. love
• Started retirement/401k: Chewy said his 401k is “actually stacked”
• Bought a house: Acknowledged this is unrealistic, called “dumb”
• Owned a pet: Discussed Chewy’s ex taking back the dog when she moved in with new boyfriend (dog has since died)
• Had a one night stand: Bob admitted he had one “back in the day of Tangerines”

5 Paragraph Summary:

The second portion of the show focused heavily on nostalgic Austin businesses and locations, particularly along Airport Boulevard. The hosts reminisced about Holiday House, a chain of themed restaurants where one location featured an alligator aquarium, and Nighthawk Diners, known for waitresses named “Flo” and Michelob on tap. They discussed how Airport Boulevard was once considered the world’s greatest road, home to landmarks like Highland Mall, Mrs. Johnson’s Donuts, Lamb’s Candy, and Service Merchandise. The conversation took an interesting turn when discussing the Frog Pond (also called Lily Pad), a rent-by-the-hour hot tub facility that existed into the early 1990s, with callers contributing information about similar establishments like Mermaids.

The show transitioned into a discussion about the music industry and why old music is dominating streaming services. Matt cited an article by Ted Gioia explaining that only about 10% of music industry revenue comes from new musicians, with the top 200 tracks accounting for less than 5% of total streams. The hosts debated why modern music isn’t connecting with audiences, with theories ranging from the lack of electric guitars in pop music to songs no longer having proper structure with bridges and dramatic builds. They argued that modern artists often lack producers who can say “no” and help craft better songs, as bedroom recording technology has eliminated the need for collaboration and professional guidance.

The Grown Ass Man segment generated several memorable admissions from callers. Jeremy confessed he cannot allow himself to drink from a straw, preferring to “drink it, not sip on it.” Roddy Drew admitted he can never hard boil an egg without it coming out with a green ring, leading to a discussion about sulfur and proper boiling techniques. Darren’s confession that he cannot properly zip a Ziplock bag resonated with the hosts, who acknowledged the struggle of getting the seal started correctly. Another caller admitted he cannot back up a trailer, which Matt noted is “one of the most amazing flexes” when done correctly, sharing a story about his mother’s roommate Laura who spent an entire summer learning the skill.

Matt shared his own Grown Ass Man moment, confessing that despite waxing cars since age 16, he still finds chalky triangles of missed wax after he thinks he’s finished. Bob admitted his preference for drinking everything at home out of jelly glasses, explaining that it keeps beer cold in the bottle while he pours small amounts. The hosts also discussed Matt’s recent dream about trying to chop up cocaine that had dirt in it, and his observation that he no longer knows how to “do summer” as an adult, noting that the carefree joy of childhood summers has been replaced by responsibilities and “crotch rot.”

The show concluded with the Click Click Boom segment discussing “40 Things Every Person Should Have Done by 40,” which led to scrutiny of Chewy’s life accomplishments. While he claimed to have fallen in love (though Matt questioned whether it was with Instagram accounts), started a 401k, and owned a pet (though his ex-girlfriend took the dog back), the hosts acknowledged that expectations like home ownership by 40 are unrealistic in today’s economy. Bob surprised everyone by admitting he’d had a one-night stand “back in the day of Tangerines,” leaving the revelation tantalizingly vague. Throughout the segment, the hosts emphasized their commitment to being inclusive and “non-gender specific,” with Matt noting they’re trying to learn and accommodate everyone in their community.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (09-14-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:27:20 – Tangerines (former restaurant/bar next to Renaissance Hotel in the Arboretum) – featured DJ, long buffets with food, described as a discotech from the Saturday Night Fever era
• 01:28:01 – Yellow Jacket (bar mentioned)
• 01:28:01 – Vegas (burger spot mentioned)
• 01:30:18 – King Ranch casserole (mentioned in context of eating at Tangerines)
• 02:05:23 – Moreno’s (discussed for National Double Burger Day)
• 02:05:40 – Discussion of visiting somewhere for double burgers for National Double Burger Day

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:27:20-01:32:02 – Extended discussion about Bob’s “one night stand” history at Tangerines in old Austin, with Bob being extremely uncomfortable discussing it
• 01:31:36-01:32:16 – Bob’s story about a woman falling between his bed and the wall and being stuck there
• 01:32:45-01:52:13 – Former intern Justice visits the studio, hosts describe her as having attitude and not caring about “old guys”
• 01:33:26-01:34:06 – Discussion of Justice’s “goth” appearance and heavy sighing during her internship
• 01:35:16-01:36:22 – Justice explains she’s in the “Face of Horror” contest to win $13,000, photo shoot with Kane Hodder, stay at Buffalo Bill’s house, and walk-on role in Jim Vendiela’s film
• 01:40:14-01:51:08 – Horror movie trivia segment with Justice asking questions
• 01:52:13-02:06:36 – Bob being put in the “Uncle Zone” by Justice, much to his dismay, while Chewy gets his own special zone

Guests on the show:

• 01:32:45 – Justice (former intern) – came to promote her Face of Horror contest entry
• Throughout – Oliver mentioned as camera guy/director

Was there a “This or That” segment? Who was being asked? What were the questions and answers:

• 01:40:14-01:51:08 – Horror trivia questions asked by Justice to Matt, Bob, and Chewy:
• Q: Name of nonprofit hosting yearly haunted house at ghost town in Maynard? A: Scare for a Cure (Matt got closest with “Scare for a Cause”)
• Q: Name of Buffalo Bill’s dog in Silence of the Lambs? A: Darla (no one got it correct – guesses were Angel, Princess, Toto)
• Q: Famous horror author who wrote The Shining? A: Stephen King (Bob incorrectly guessed Dean Koontz)
• Q: What does CHUD stand for? A: Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dweller (Chewy knew UD was Underground Dweller, Matt got it correct)
• Q: If you were in a horror movie, who gets whacked first and why? (Opinion-based discussion)

Predictions made during this portion:

• 01:52:33 – Matt predicts that if the four of them were in a horror movie, Justice would be the sole survivor and all three men would die

Facts of the Day from their segment:

• 01:36:22 – Face of Horror contest proceeds go to B+ Foundation (families dealing with pediatric cancer)
• 01:43:51 – Scare for a Cure proceeds go to breast cancer foundations/cancer charities
• 01:44:02 – Scare for a Cure haunted house features gore cannons, interactive elements where actors can touch you, and sells ponchos because visitors get drenched in fake blood

Kick Out the Jams segment:

• 01:56:51-01:57:20 – Shout out to Karrion McMahon (first or second winner of Funniest Person in Austin contest around 30 years ago, Matt won in 2002) – Karrion recently lost his son unexpectedly, moved to Alpine/Marfa, opened a gallery, was foundational pillar of Austin spanning 70s to recently, painted famous murals and show posters

Summary:

The final third of the show opened with an extended and uncomfortable conversation about Bob Fonseca’s romantic history in old Austin, specifically at a place called Tangerines near the Arboretum. The hosts described how Austin nightlife was different in the past, with long buffets, people dressing up in suit jackets, and the disco era atmosphere. Bob reluctantly discussed having “maybe two” one-night stands, including one at an apartment complex he still passes daily, while Matt and Chewy pressed him for embarrassing details much to his discomfort and Justice’s amusement.

The main segment featured former intern Justice visiting the studio to promote her entry in the Face of Horror contest. Justice, described by the hosts as a “goth” personality who brought a refreshing attitude of not caring about the older hosts’ egos, explained the contest offers prizes including $13,000, a photo shoot with horror icon Kane Hodder, two nights at Buffalo Bill’s house from Silence of the Lambs, and a walk-on role in director Jim Vendiela’s upcoming film. The contest also raises money for the B+ Foundation supporting families dealing with pediatric cancer.

Justice conducted a horror trivia segment where she quizzed Matt, Bob, and Chewy on various horror topics. Questions covered the local haunted house “Scare for a Cure” in Maynard, details from Silence of the Lambs, Stephen King, and the meaning of CHUD (Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dweller). The hosts struggled with several questions, with Bob particularly embarrassing himself by forgetting Stephen King wrote The Shining. Justice described her work at Scare for a Cure and her passion for horror, special effects makeup, and how horror movies are comforting to her.

The show took a humorous turn when Justice revealed she considers all three hosts to be in the “Uncle Zone” – with the exception of Chewy, who gets “his own zone.” This devastated Bob’s ego, leading to extended jokes about him doing push-ups the night before to prepare for Justice’s visit and his attempts to escape the uncle categorization. The hosts discussed Justice’s struggling vehicle situation – a 2008 Pontiac minivan with no air conditioning that overheats constantly, which she uses to deliver plants for her family’s business, Lone Star Nursery.

The show concluded with the hosts promoting Justice’s contest entry through their social media, planning to visit somewhere for National Double Burger Day the following day, and Matt giving a heartfelt shout-out to Austin comedy legend Karrion McMahon, who recently lost his son and moved to Alpine to retire. Throughout the segment, the dynamic showcased Justice’s ability to humble the hosts while maintaining an entertaining and genuine rapport, exactly the quality that made her memorable as an intern.