🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (10-17-2022)

Food Items/Restaurants Discussed

• 00:52 to 02:47 – Chili pecans mentioned
• 12:01 to 14:34 – Lithuanian potato chip company called “Chazz” with sex-flavored chips
• 22:31 to 24:32 – ACL Festival food discussion:
• Mickelthwaite barbecue (macaroni and cheese with pulled pork and fried onions)
• East Side Kings (Japanese hot dog made with Nathan’s hot dogs and fermented cabbage)
• Amy’s Ice Cream
• Mighty Cone mentioned
• Empanadas

News Stories Discussed

• 15:02 to 16:04 – Elon Musk’s “Burnt Hair” perfume selling 10,000 bottles at $100 each
• 26:23 to 34:00 – Red Hot Chili Peppers 2023 tour dates in Australia and New Zealand with Post Malone
• 28:48 to 29:30 – Creed reunion discussion with Mark Tremonti
• 30:02 to 30:35 – Bono’s comments about UK leadership
• 30:35 to 30:55 – Beck leaving Arcade Fire tour
• 31:00 to 32:18 – Tina Turner Barbie doll announcement ($55 retail price)

“Click Click Boom” Segment

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

Funny Moments/Memorable Quotes

• 05:15 to 06:30 – Discussion about “splitting image” vs “spit and image” etymology
• 17:15 to 18:30 – Conversation about bad smells (burnt hair, rotting animals, dead mice in walls). Matt: “I feel like we’re different though… Must be the fall weather’s got us frisky.”
• 19:40 to 23:00 – Bob disappearing from ACL Festival without telling anyone, Matt’s reaction: “Where the F did you go on Friday?”
• 23:16 – Bob puts his phone in console while driving “so I’m not tempted to look at it”
• 23:40 to 24:20 – Bob standing at Amy’s Ice Cream staring at his son while his son tries to ignore him
• 25:08 to 25:32 – Larson caller banned for making a 69 joke about Pat Benatar’s age
• 35:35 to 37:10 – Caller complaining about not receiving Rammstein tickets, then guessing “New York City” for Jack and Diane question

Phone Callers

• 24:45 to 25:50 – Larson: Called to praise Pat Benatar’s performance at ACL (she’s 69 years old). Got banned again for making a 69 joke.
• 34:14 to 37:10 – Unnamed caller: Complained about not receiving Rammstein tickets they won. Tried to answer John Mellencamp trivia question incorrectly (guessed “New York City” instead of “backseat of Jackie’s car”). Revealed they’re German and a metal fan who loves Pantera.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News Segment

Bob Fonseca delivered his signature Rock and Roll News segment with his characteristic over-the-top enthusiasm, positioning himself as the “CEO of rock and roll news” who was out at ACL Festival connecting with bands rather than sitting in the press area. He joked about his disappearance from the festival grounds and thanked ACL for projecting band names on screens so he could identify who he was watching.

The main headlines covered several major rock news stories. The Red Hot Chili Peppers, fresh off their ACL Festival closing performance, announced their 2023 tour dates in Australia and New Zealand with Post Malone as the special guest. Bob expressed hope that Post Malone has recovered from his brutal stage fall and broken ribs from a month prior. The segment also covered Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti’s comments about an eventual band reunion, noting it will happen “when it happens.”

Additional stories included Bono urging the UK to reclaim its position as a world leader in tackling issues like world debt, HIV/AIDS, and global poverty. Bob also reported that Beck left the Arcade Fire tour, though he didn’t elaborate on the controversy surrounding the band. The Rock and Roll News Junior segment announced a Tina Turner Barbie doll featuring her iconic look from “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” available at Mattel’s website for $55.

The segment concluded with a Rock and Roll News Salute to Jude, a first-grader who listens from the back of his parents’ Chrysler Voyager and mimics all the “woohoo’s” and eagle screams. Bob gave away the final pair of John Mellencamp tickets to a caller who could identify where Jack and Diane made out – the answer being the backseat of Jackie’s car or outside the Tasty Freeze.

Throughout the segment, Bob maintained his theatrical persona while the hosts bantered about his mysterious disappearance from the ACL Festival the previous Friday, with Matt noting he simply “went to grab another beer and then just kept walking.”

Rock and Roll Shoutout/Salute

• 32:02 to 32:42 – Rock and Roll News Salute to Jude, a first-grader who listens in the back of his parents’ Chrysler Voyager and does all the “woohoo’s” and eagle screams from the back seat

Bands Discussed in Rock and Roll News

• Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Post Malone
• Creed
• Alter Bridge
• U2
• Beck
• Arcade Fire
• Wet Leg (mentioned earlier)
• Pantera (mentioned by caller)
• Metallica (mentioned by caller)
• Rammstein (mentioned by caller)

Summary of Show Portion (Excluding Rock and Roll News)

The show opened with the hosts doing their signature introductions, with Bob introducing everyone in his theatrical style. The main topic of conversation quickly turned to the weekend’s events, particularly Austin FC’s thrilling playoff victory. Bob had given his tickets to his sons Caden and Evan because he was MCing the Rolling Sculpture Car Show benefiting the Bee Cave Public Library. He watched the match on his phone and eventually found a TV at Tony C’s, where he was the only person cheering. The match went to double overtime and then a penalty shootout, with Austin FC advancing to the conference semifinals for a home match on Saturday night at 7 p.m.

A significant portion of the show focused on what happened at ACL Festival on Friday. Matt was confused about Bob’s whereabouts, as Bob had simply disappeared without saying goodbye. Bob explained he was in an adjacent booth recording spots, then went out to enjoy the festival before the heat became too much and he decided to beat Friday traffic. The hosts discussed the food at ACL, with Bob getting a massive serving of macaroni and cheese with pulled pork from Mickelthwaite, while Matt had a Japanese hot dog from East Side Kings. Bob also made multiple trips to Amy’s Ice Cream to awkwardly stare at his son working there, while his son tried to ignore his father’s presence.

The show also featured several humorous segments and caller interactions. There was an extended discussion about whether the phrase is “splitting image” or “spit and image,” with Matt discovering he’d been saying it correctly all along. The hosts also had a bizarre conversation about various smells, from burnt hair to rotting animals, which they acknowledged was not the most pleasant morning topic. A caller named Larson was temporarily “banned” again after making a joke about Pat Benatar being 69 years old, while another caller complained about not receiving Rammstein tickets they had won weeks earlier. The show maintained its casual, banter-filled atmosphere while celebrating Austin FC’s victory and recapping the weekend’s festival activities.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript: Matt & Bob 10-17-2022

Food items/restaurants talked about

At 52:40-57:02 (Football Stadium VIP Experience):

• Prime rib carving station
• Fajitas
• Barbecue
• Slider bar
• Biscuits and gravy
• Breakfast items
• Boneless wings
• Cold boiled shrimp with remoulade sauce

At 51:23:

• McDonald’s (drive-through reference)

News stories talked about during this portion

At 42:57-43:39:

• Austin FC MLS playoff game scheduled for Sunday night (not Saturday as initially stated)
• F1 (Formula One) descending on Austin
• F1 has been in Austin for 6 years

At 43:39-44:01:

• Texas Monthly Barbecue Festival coming up (passes being given away in the 9 o’clock hour)
• Festival moved to Lockhart (not Austin)

At 45:25-48:33:

• Fire at Robinson Family Farm pumpkin patch in Temple-Belton area
• Over 70 cars burned in parking lot around 1 p.m.
• Fire possibly started by discarded cigarette in dry grass and hay
• No injuries reported
• Fire spread within 2-5 minutes with explosions
• Multiple volunteer fire departments responded
• Burnt cars remain in parking lot until insurance claims filed
• Farm planned to reopen that weekend

Predictions made during this portion

At 01:01:10:

• Bob jokingly predicted Chris Kane from Still Austin Whiskey would hook him up with VIP tickets for the playoffs after missing out on the football game experience

Interesting facts shared during this portion

At 43:04:

• F1 has been racing in Austin for 6 years

At 01:03:15:

• In Texas, it’s technically a $2,500 fine for driving slow in the left-hand lane

At 01:19:51-01:20:21:

• In California, it’s illegal to throw away any kind of batteries, even double-A batteries
• Batteries must go to recycling places like Staples

Phone callers this portion

At 01:03:36 – First caller (name not given):

• Topic: Passing lane violations and shopping cart ding in truck
• Agreed about passing lane enforcement and cart return issues

At 01:04:48 – Flint:

• Topic: LED headlights that are face-blinding at night
• Mentioned “night breaker bulbs” with higher filament
• Matt explained the problem is people putting HID bulbs in halogen receptacles without proper retrofitting, causing scatter

At 01:05:50 – Randy:

• Topic: Zipper merge violations
• Explained proper zipper merge is one-and-one alternating
• Complained about people cutting the zipper merge line

At 01:06:34 – Mandy:

• Hot take: Thought alcohol should be illegal
• Wanted full prohibition
• Suggested it would be more fun if illegal (like prohibition era)

At 01:13:00 – Joey:

• Called in response to Mandy’s alcohol prohibition suggestion
• Thought her take was insane
• Suggested she should have beer signs shoved in her face

Funny or memorable quotes this portion

At 42:29:

“So do not go to Q2 Stadium on Saturday. It will not be lit up.”

At 44:26:

“The problem is, is in Texas, I know some of you don’t believe it’s getting hotter, but it’s been 90 degrees every weekend. I don’t want to dress up in fall clothing and go stand in a field somewhere where it’s just tender and it’s hot as hell.”

At 54:05:

“Those are the biggest lanyards I’ve ever seen in my life. And thank you to Chris Kane and still Wesley for treating me like the elite person I am.”

At 54:48:

“This is where the Illuminati goes to watch the lawn.”

At 56:43:

Chewy: “I felt like Herschel Walker with a real badge.”

At 57:00:

“Biscuits and gravy… they were in between the fajitas and the barbecue. Right across from the slider bar.”

At 58:10:

Bob: “Chewie will never get something like that again in his life.”

At 01:00:13:

Security guard: “I’m so sorry sir.”

Chewy’s response: “You better put some respect on it bitch.”

At 01:02:28:

“We do not screen calls, which probably should we should, cause a lot of you are idiots. But you know what? This is a place for idiots. You’re welcome here.”

At 01:11:35:

Bob about PDA: “Your finger is going to struggle up and raisin if you keep it in there that long, dude.”

At 01:14:08:

Chewy: “I didn’t know these places existed in that stadium. There were so many rich people. I thought I was going to be sacrificed, or they brought me as a sacrifice or something like that.”

Guests in the studio or special visitors

At 50:21-01:01:30:

• Chris Kane from Still Austin Whiskey provided VIP tickets to the UT football game (not present in studio, but extensively discussed)
• Matt’s wife Kara attended the game
• Chewy attended the game

Recurring jokes or gags

Shopping cart returns (ongoing):

• At 42:00, 51:51, and 01:02:00 – Multiple references to people not returning shopping carts properly

Chewy eating habits:

• At 51:23 – Matt joked Chewy stopped at McDonald’s drive-through
• At 01:02:38 – Bob wanting to make it illegal for Chewy to eat grapes in grocery stores
• At 01:14:20 – Prime rib obsession at the game

Bob parking far away:

• At 01:02:10 – Bob discussing “ding proof parking” by parking far from other cars

CJ’s car battery in ocean joke:

• At 01:20:08 – Reference to CJ’s recurring online joke about disposing car batteries in the ocean

Five Paragraph Summary

This portion of the show began with Matt correcting information about the Austin FC playoff game being on Sunday night, not Saturday as he had previously stated, after listener Jed called in. The hosts discussed the busy Austin event calendar including UT football, MLS playoffs, ACL Festival, and F1 descending on the city for its sixth year. Matt also mentioned upcoming giveaways for the Texas Monthly Barbecue Festival passes. The conversation shifted to complaints about pumpkin patches in Texas, with Matt arguing the hot weather makes fall activities miserable for families trying to create memories.

The show then covered a major news story about a fire at Robinson Family Farm pumpkin patch in the Temple-Belton area, where over 70 cars burned after a fire possibly started by a discarded cigarette spread rapidly through the dry conditions. Matt and Chewy watched the news footage in the studio, with the hosts noting how quickly the fire spread within minutes, causing explosions. The farm planned to reopen despite the damage, and fortunately no injuries were reported, though many families lost their vehicles.

A significant portion of the show was dedicated to Matt and Chewy recounting their VIP experience at a UT football game, courtesy of Chris Kane from Still Austin Whiskey. Matt felt guilty about the experience knowing Bob would have FOMO, especially since the invitation came late and somewhat casually. The experience included VIP lanyards, access to multiple exclusive clubs, prime rib carving stations, biscuits and gravy, shrimp with remoulade, and standing next to Bevo’s pen at field level for the final touchdown. Chewy was particularly amazed by the treatment, joking he felt like “Herschel Walker with a real badge” and that he thought he might be sacrificed among all the wealthy people.

The hosts then opened phone lines for their question of the day: “What is something that is currently legal that should be illegal?” Callers and hosts discussed various topics including slow drivers in the left lane, improper zipper merging, blinding LED headlights, shopping cart returns, and PDA (public displays of affection). One caller named Mandy provided a hot take suggesting alcohol should be fully illegal, leading to discussion about prohibition era culture. The conversation evolved into driving etiquette complaints, with Matt emphasizing that slow left-lane driving should carry jail time on the third offense.

The show took a controversial turn when Matt presented what he called his “most sexist” take, suggesting young women under 18 should somehow be identifiable to prevent accidental ogling by adult men at malls. While acknowledging this was wrong and that women shouldn’t have to change their behavior, Matt and the hosts discussed the difficulty of age identification in public spaces, particularly at events like the Harry Styles concert. The segment ended with clickbait discussion about items illegal to throw away in some states, particularly batteries, with references to CJ’s recurring joke about disposing car batteries in the ocean.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (Last Third) – 10-17-2022

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion?

Timestamp: 01:28:16 – 01:43:52

• Texas Monthly Barbecue Festival in Lockhart discussed extensively
• Barbecue restaurants mentioned:
• Guess Family Barbecue (Waco) – started by a listener with a trailer
• Franklin’s Barbecue
• Interstellar (ranked #1 on Texas Monthly top 50 list)
• Brotherton
• Hayes County
• Valentina’s
• Black’s (Lockhart)
• Smitty’s (Lockhart)
• Kreuz’s (Lockhart)
• Terry Black’s (Lockhart)
• Snow’s BBQ (Lexington – mentioned as location correction)
• Chef Boyardee history discussed (01:39:00) – Ettore Boiardi put pasta in cans after leaving Plaza Hotel NYC in 1924
• Hamburger Helper flavors discussed (01:38:08) – taco, cheese, Stroganoff
• Macaroni and cheese varieties discussed – elbow macaroni vs. shells (01:37:47)

Pasta discussion (National Pasta Day):

• Various pasta types: elbow macaroni, shells, penne, ravioli
• Pasta carbonara (made with raw egg)
• Al dente cooking method
• BBQ vs. barbecue spelling debate (01:28:16)

News stories talked about during this portion?

Timestamp: 01:20:57 – 01:23:05

• States making it illegal to throw away batteries, old phones, computers, and e-waste
• FDA recommends searching “drug disposal near me” for old medication disposal
• Paint disposal now regulated – hardware stores recycle it
• Motor oil disposal regulations
• Old tires disposal requirements

Timestamp: 01:23:42 – 01:24:59

• Austin recycling center remixes paint into “milky chocolate” colored recycled paint
• Used for covering graffiti around town
• Motor oil recycled and sold to shipping industry

Timestamp: 01:25:12 – 01:26:26

• Tesla Dan claims one drop of motor oil contaminates 10,000 gallons of water
• 55 years ago, car batteries were dumped in Town Lake (Lady Bird Lake)
• Fish in Town Lake contaminated with lead and cadmium

Timestamp: 01:44:17 – 01:56:00

• Gillespie County (Texas) entire election staff resigned due to threats and “dangerous misinformation”
• Bexar County (San Antonio) election administrators facing similar challenges
• Election workers receiving threatening calls and letters
• Activists who created the problems moving into vacated election positions
• 25-28 Texas school districts (out of ~1,000 total) have banned books
• Discussion of voter access and election integrity issues

Interesting facts shared during this portion?

Timestamp: 01:22:00

• Mercury and gold found in electronic components
• E-waste chemicals leach into soil and become toxic

Timestamp: 01:26:05

• One drop of motor oil allegedly contaminates 10,000 gallons of water (per Tesla Dan)
• Car batteries were dumped in Austin’s Town Lake 55 years ago
• Fish in Town Lake contain lead and cadmium

Timestamp: 01:39:09

• Chef Boyardee (Ettore Boiardi) was head chef at Plaza Hotel in NYC before starting canned pasta company in 1924
• First person to make canned pasta in America

Timestamp: 01:45:15

• Texas election jobs are part-time, paying around $15,000 for a few months work during election years

Timestamp: 01:48:51 – 01:49:05

• Democracy is a relatively new experiment globally
• Historically, humans survived by following strong authoritarian leaders
• Those who fell in line were more likely to survive and pass on genes

Timestamp: 01:56:26

• No law prevents lying in political ads – considered free speech
• Texas has a weak governor position; lieutenant governor has more power
• One party has been in charge of Texas for 30 years

Memorable moments during this portion?

Timestamp: 01:22:16 – 01:23:12

• Joke about leaving old medications in medicine cabinet so “somebody steals it during a party”
• Tylenol 3s losing potency over time becoming “Tylenol 2s”
• Matt joking about Chewy collecting things besides shoes

Timestamp: 01:23:13 – 01:23:42

• Bob’s wife talked to Chewy the entire football game
• Discussion about bonding at the UT game

Timestamp: 01:25:45 – 01:26:05

• Hosts skeptical of Tesla Dan’s facts: “This sounds like the kind of stuff that old racists used to say”
• Matt: “I could drink a drop of motor oil…I’ll put a drop in a gallon and drink it right now”

Timestamp: 01:28:05 – 01:29:32

• BBQ vs. barbecue spelling debate
• Discussion of “Bar BQ Ranch” theory for abbreviation origin
• Chewy pretending to type on keyboard: “clock, clock, clock, clock” – typing “B-B-Q” over and over

Timestamp: 01:30:00

• Natalie hasn’t been seen in four days – jokes about her quitting
• Chewy feels “creepy” texting her, especially after 2 AM “you up?” text

Timestamp: 01:33:02 – 01:34:02

• Chewy’s experience at UT game with Still Austin Whiskey VIP treatment
• “Do I look like a volunteer to you?”
• Bob received vague invitation, asked if he’s “on a list” – Matt: “You’re just on a list”

Timestamp: 01:36:05 – 01:38:27

• Miss Jackson (Stephanie) calls in to compete
• Phone system incorrectly labeled “Laura” as “Henry”
• Pasta trivia competition begins

Timestamp: 01:38:51 – 01:39:40

• Henry buzzes in saying “Spaghetti-O’s” before Bob finishes the question about elbow macaroni
• Matt initially thought answer was “butthole” for Chef Boyardee question
• Henry answers “to go box” instead of “can” – gets half point for making Matt’s “nipples hurt” from laughing

Timestamp: 01:40:03 – 01:41:27

• Matt says “enveloped” instead of “enveloped” – Bob corrects him
• Jackson answers “delicious” when asked about pasta carbonara
• Henry wins 3.5 to 3 over Stephanie (Miss Jackson)
• Matt to Henry: “I hope you feel good beating a girl…Real prick”

Timestamp: 01:57:59 – 01:58:03

• Little Hickey calls wanting to make “you know what I’m saying” illegal
• Threatens to “thump you on my head”
• Volunteers to replace Natalie as intern

Any callers this portion?

Timestamp: 01:25:51

• Tesla Dan – shared facts about motor oil contamination and Austin recycling paint program

Timestamp: 01:35:22 – 01:43:52

• Miss Jackson (Stephanie) – competed in pasta trivia, lost to Henry

Timestamp: 01:35:54 – 01:43:52

• Henry – won pasta trivia competition with 3.5 points, received Texas Monthly Barbecue Festival tickets

Timestamp: 01:55:31 – 01:56:33

• Mr. Martinez – asked about taxes and Beto/Abbott, discussed political ads

Timestamp: 01:58:03 – 01:59:10

• Little Hickey – called about making “you know what I’m saying” illegal, volunteered to replace Natalie

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

Timestamp: 01:36:05 – 01:42:30

• Pasta trivia competition between Miss Jackson (Stephanie) and Henry
• Questions and answers:
• Form of pasta most common in children’s macaroni and cheese? Miss Jackson: Elbow macaroni (correct)
• Name three Hamburger Helper flavors? Henry: Taco, cheese, Stroganoff (accepted)
• Chef Boyardee put pasta in what container? Henry: “To go box” – got half point, correct answer: Can
• Cooked pasta state between uncooked and fully cooked? Miss Jackson: Al dente (correct)
• Pasta with filling in thin dough? Henry: Ravioli (correct)
• Pasta sauce made with raw egg? Miss Jackson: “Delicious” (incorrect), correct answer: Carbonara
• Small tube pasta, thinner than rigatoni? Henry: Penne (correct)
• Final score: Henry 3.5, Miss Jackson 3

Were there any predictions made during this portion?

Timestamp: 01:45:49

• Matt predicts it will be “frightening” and “horrifying” to see the next election with activists running election offices

Timestamp: 01:51:01 – 01:51:20

• Discussion that more publications (center-right and right) are warning about election integrity issues becoming a problem

What were the “Facts of the Day” from their segment?

No formal “Facts of the Day” segment in this portion.

What was the “Kick Out the Jams” segment about?

Timestamp: 01:26:38 – 01:27:20

• Matt played an Iron Maiden track, claiming it was Bob’s favorite
• Bob sarcastically thanked him
• Comparison made to Super Listener Sherman’s feelings about Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Discussion about Sherman possibly being at the Chili Peppers show, but Bob admitted making it up

5 Paragraph Summary

The final third of the Matt & Bob show began with a lengthy discussion about items that are becoming illegal to throw away, including batteries, electronics, medications, paint, motor oil, and tires. The hosts debated the practicality of these regulations, with Matt expressing concern about public awareness of new laws. Tesla Dan called in with environmental facts, claiming one drop of motor oil contaminates 10,000 gallons of water and revealing that car batteries were dumped in Austin’s Town Lake 55 years ago, leaving the fish contaminated with lead and cadmium. The conversation included recycling information about Austin’s paint remixing program that creates the “milky chocolate” colored paint used around town.

A major portion of the show focused on the upcoming Texas Monthly Barbecue Festival in Lockhart, scheduled for early November. The hosts discussed the evolution of barbecue culture in Texas, debating the spelling differences between “barbecue” and “BBQ,” and whether there’s any meaningful distinction. They mentioned numerous top-rated barbecue establishments including Interstellar (ranked #1), Franklin’s, and Guess Family Barbecue in Waco, which was started by a show listener. Matt shared the history of Chef Boyardee, explaining that Ettore Boiardi left his position as head chef at New York’s Plaza Hotel in 1924 to become the first person to put pasta in cans for the American market.

The show featured an entertaining pasta trivia competition in honor of National Pasta Day, with contestants Miss Jackson (Stephanie) and Henry competing for tickets to the barbecue festival. The game produced several memorable moments, including Henry prematurely buzzing in with “Spaghetti-O’s,” and his hilarious answer of “to go box” instead of “can” for the Chef Boyardee question, which earned him a half point for making Matt laugh so hard. Questions covered various pasta types including elbow macaroni, ravioli, penne, and pasta carbonara. Henry ultimately won 3.5 to 3, prompting Matt to jokingly call him a “prick” for beating Stephanie, though Henry seemed underwhelmed by his prize.

The tone shifted dramatically when Matt discussed serious concerns about Texas elections, revealing that the entire election staff in Gillespie County resigned due to threats and dangerous misinformation. He explained that similar problems are occurring in Bexar County, with election workers receiving threatening calls despite these positions paying only around $15,000 for part-time work. Matt expressed worry that the power vacuum is being filled by the same activists who created the hostile environment. He noted that even traditionally center-right publications are now warning about anti-democratic elements gaining control of election administration, and mentioned that 25-28 Texas school districts have banned books.

The show concluded with caller discussions about voting rights, taxes, and political advertising. Mr. Martinez asked about candidates lowering taxes, prompting Matt to explain that Texas governors have limited power over taxation and that political ads are legally allowed to contain lies under free speech protections. The hosts engaged in philosophical discussions about democracy versus authoritarianism, with Matt suggesting humans are genetically predisposed to prefer strong authoritarian leaders based on evolutionary survival. Little Hickey called in wanting to make the phrase “you know what I’m saying” illegal and volunteered to replace the missing intern Natalie. Throughout these serious topics, the hosts maintained their characteristic humor, with ongoing jokes about Chewy’s VIP experience at the UT game and the mysterious disappearance of their intern.