🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 01-13-2023

Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

Yes. At timestamp 00:36.262, the hosts reference “the jumbo hot dog to signify the week’s end” as part of their Friday tradition.

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Cherries – Seto Nishiki cherries from Japan (13:02.947) – sold for $10,000 for 40 cherries
• KFC – mentioned in relation to Austin FC collaboration idea (10:00.816)
• Jerk chicken (19:05.202)
• Pizza – National Pizza Week mentioned (40:52.953)
• Ham sandwich – dry ham sandwich Bob ate at home (46:16.214)
• Tony C’s pizza – mentioned as a regular spot (48:17.367)
• The League – restaurant in same parking lot (47:27.123)
• Tacos from Taco Bell (05:11.859)
• A pizza restaurant 35 minutes away that was closed for dining (40:51.966 – 48:02.991)

News stories talked about during this portion

• Lisa Marie Presley died from cardiac arrest at age 54 (23:51.933, 38:48.555)
• Living Nostradamus predicting World War III triggered by technology/Elon Musk (16:02.146)
• Japanese cherries selling for $10,000 (13:25.252)

Click Click Boom segment

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

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion

• “I’m gonna say I like my food and my shoes and my women all rare.” – Chewy (13:05.528)
• Bob trying to remember a Netflix show title and failing: “It’s called Jenny and Georgia” after struggling (07:13.090)
• The entire discussion about whether Chuck Norris is 5’3″ or 5’10” (26:15.090)
• “AT and T” joke about the AT&T lady (18:09.304)
• Bob’s intro being questioned: “Longer than Bob Cole?” leading to parsing who’s been in Austin radio longest (04:30.537)
• “Don LaPree didn’t kill himself” conspiracy joke (30:00.836)
• The Supermarket Cherries band name suggestion (15:01.500)

Phone callers this portion

Caller: Donnie (24:00.475)

• Called to give rest in peace tribute to Lisa Marie Presley
• Bob wanted to save this for his Rock and Roll News segment
• Donnie claimed to be drinking chocolate milk but hosts joked about rum being in it

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

Bob Fonseca’s Rock and Roll News segment began with the major story about John Fogerty finally buying back his complete music catalog after decades of fighting to regain ownership. Unlike contemporaries such as Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen who have been selling their catalogs, Fogerty went the opposite direction and purchased his rights from Concord Music, who had acquired them from Saul Zantz in 1995. This represents a significant victory for the former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman after years of bitter legal battles.

The segment highlighted one of the strangest stories in rock and roll history – Fogerty being sued for plagiarizing his own song. Saul Zantz, who owned the rights to CCR’s “Green River,” sued Fogerty claiming his solo song “Old Man Down the Road” sounded too similar to “Green River,” which Zantz owned. Remarkably, Zantz won the case, with a court ruling that Fogerty had essentially copied himself. This bizarre legal situation left Fogerty bitter for decades and motivated his quest to regain control of his music.

Bob also covered Metallica’s M72 World Tour announcement, which features a unique “No Repeat Weekend” concept where the band will play two shows in every city without repeating any songs between the performances. Single-day tickets are now becoming available after the initial two-day package sales. Bob humorously noted that FM radio should get royalties for Metallica using the “no repeat weekend” phrase, a common radio promotional term.

The Rock and Roll News Salute segment honored Lisa Marie Presley, who died at age 54 from cardiac arrest. While Bob acknowledged her attempts at being a songwriter and musician may not have achieved major success, he gave her the salute primarily because her father Elvis Presley named his private jet after her – the Lisa Marie. This unique distinction earned her recognition in the segment, with multiple salutes given at the end.

Throughout the segment, Bob maintained his energetic delivery style, incorporating sound effects, musical references, and his signature sign-off reminding listeners that “rock and roll is not dead” and “the electric guitar is not dead.” He positioned himself as the rock and roll news reporter who would see everyone “in the skybox,” maintaining the theatrical presentation style that defines his daily news segment on the show.

Rock and Roll Shoutout/Salute

Lisa Marie Presley (38:48.555) – Given the Rock and Roll News Salute after her death at age 54 from cardiac arrest. Bob noted that Elvis named his jet after her.

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

• Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)
• Metallica
• Bob Dylan (mentioned as selling catalog)
• Bruce Springsteen (mentioned as selling catalog)

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

The show opened with the typical Friday “Hot Dog Friday” energy as Matt, Bob, and Chewy settled into a three-day weekend mindset. The hosts launched into their characteristic banter with elaborate introductions for each other, including jokes about Bob being the longest-reigning morning broadcaster in Austin (a claim that led to debate about whether Bob Cole or Mark Caesar might have longer tenure). The conversation meandered through various topics including TV shows they’re watching, with Bob struggling to remember the name of “Ginny and Georgia” on Netflix and Matt admitting he stayed up watching the new Jurassic Park movie despite lowering standards.

A significant portion of the show focused on infomercial nostalgia, triggered by discussion of Miss Cleo and her HBO documentary “Call Me Miss Cleo.” The hosts reminisced about various infomercial personalities including Ron Popeil, Tony Little, Billy Mays (who died), Vince from ShamWow (who apparently sexually assaulted someone), and Don LaPree (who died in jail by cutting his throat while awaiting fraud trial). The conversation took increasingly dark turns as they researched these figures, leading Matt to joke about starting an internet conspiracy theory that “Don LaPree didn’t kill himself” in the style of Jeffrey Epstein memes. They also discussed old 900 number scams, with Matt sharing a story about a friend who made money running lottery number hotlines.

The show’s dramatic centerpiece came when Bob recounted his devastating pizza lunch experience. After Chewy convinced him to drive 35 minutes to try a highly-rated pizza place during National Pizza Week, Bob arrived with high anticipation only to find the dining room closed due to staffing issues, with only cold outdoor patio seating or takeout available. Bob’s disappointment was palpable as he complained about the state of the modern world, asking “Do I have to call every establishment now before I go?” He returned home deflated and ate a dry ham sandwich standing at his kitchen counter, refusing to sit because “that’s what old people do.” The incident prompted philosophical observations about how Austin and society have changed, with Bob lamenting that he may never attempt the 35-minute drive again.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (01-13-2023) – Second Third

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 7-Eleven (specifically a location on Riverside) – 50:55
• Slurpees – 50:20
• Wendy’s – 41:44
• Whataburger – 27:10

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 7-Eleven on Riverside blaring opera and classical music to deter vagrancy – 49:50
• Amplified sound ordinance (85 decibels limit) – 50:44
• Apple starting phase two of their $1 billion campus expansion ($280 million investment) – 52:57
• Friday the 13th statistics (20% of Americans consider it bad luck) – 56:43

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 13th Floor Elevators started psychedelic rock and roll (according to Jake) – 55:12
• It’s cheaper to fly on Friday the 13th – 18:16
• Hotels often skip the 13th floor in numbering – 42:48
• There’s always at least one Friday the 13th per year, maximum of three – 02:48
• Fear of Friday the 13th is called “Paraskevidekatriaphobia” – 31:00
• Dolly Parton originally wrote “I Will Always Love You” (not Whitney Houston) – 03:00

Phone callers this portion:

• Paris (asking about Beatles vs. Stones show guest list) – 12:37
• Connor (complained about hosts giving audience too much hate) – 15:55
• 68-year-old caller/grandfather (new listener, praised the show) – 17:00
• Jason (asking why Todd and Don show gets hate) – 22:10
• Frankie (mentioned Bono getting too much hate) – 23:53
• Indian Steve (defended Miley Cyrus) – 28:14
• Rachel (defended the “C-word”) – 30:08

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “Tune in and break the knob off” – Bob (18:05)
• “Mr. Davies would look for you to leave” – Bob recounting Ray Davies kicking him out (02:28)
• “You’re listening to knob off-radio” – Bob (18:28)
• “Sounds like someone’s horny for Miley Cyrus” – Matt to caller defending her (28:21)
• “We’re a little Florida in us” – Matt about Texas (15:32)

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

• Joseph and Justin (Jason) from Us and Them production company (tribute band producers) – 53:47
• Jake Garcia from Black Angels band (also owns 13th Floor venue) – 53:59
• They discussed the Beatles vs. Stones tribute show happening Saturday at Valhalla and 13th Floor venues

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Matt vs. Bob beef about mayonnaise – 48:59
• Hosts giving each other grief about Italian heritage/Raging Bull opera discussion – 52:09
• Competition/friendly rivalry with Todd and Don show – 22:10
• Connor “the Cooler” nickname for caller who kills momentum – 16:32
• Bob’s fight with Ray Davies story – 01:00:59

5 Paragraph Summary:

The show opened with discussion about a controversial news story involving a 7-Eleven on Riverside that’s been blaring opera and classical music to deter homeless people from the property. The hosts debated whether this approach was cruel or practical for a business dealing with vagrancy issues, acknowledging Austin’s growing housing affordability crisis. They also covered Apple’s continued campus expansion with a $280 million phase two investment, noting the ongoing neighborhood parking conflicts.

The main highlight of this segment was an in-studio visit from Joseph and Justin of Us and Them Productions, along with Jake Garcia from the Black Angels. They promoted the Beatles vs. Stones tribute show happening Saturday night at both Valhalla and 13th Floor venues. Jake discussed his new venue, 13th Floor, named in tribute to the 13th Floor Elevators, and his commitment to preserving Austin’s psychedelic music legacy. The conversation touched on how difficult it’s become for artists in Austin compared to 20 years ago, but emphasized the importance of supporting the local music community.

A significant portion of the show was dedicated to the “Question of the Day” asking “What gets more hate than it should?” This generated numerous calls and discussion. Topics included Guy Fieri (defended via a Shane Torres comedy bit), Nickelback, mayonnaise (which Bob hates), Paul McCartney, Dallas Cowboys, and the C-word. The hosts showed particular agreement about Miley Cyrus being underrated as a generational talent, and discussed Bono’s unfair reputation despite his humanitarian work.

The show also featured several entertaining phone calls, including a 68-year-old new listener who praised the show’s opinions, and a caller named Connor who jokingly complained that the hosts give their audience too much hate. The hosts engaged in their typical banter, including Bob telling the story of being kicked out of a Ray Davies interview he had spent all day setting up, and discussions about the rivalry with the Todd and Don show.

The segment concluded with “Click Click Boom” covering the topic of paraskevidekatriaphobia – the fear of Friday the 13th. Matt shared statistics showing 20% of Americans consider it a bad luck day, discussed how hotels skip the 13th floor, and noted that flights are actually cheaper on Friday the 13th. The hosts discussed the tradition of tattoo shops offering Friday the 13th flash tattoos, with Bob revealing his father has a prison-style “13” tattoo from his military days.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (01-13-2023) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Wendy’s Free Fries Promotion [01:41:03] – Wendy’s giving out free french fries with any order on Friday the 13th, calling it “Fry Day the 13th”
• Fortune Cookies Discussion [01:36:29-01:37:23] – Bob mentions he trusts fortune cookies and eats them
• Baconator [01:41:21] – Mentioned as Chewy’s favorite item at Wendy’s
• Taco Plate Benefit [01:43:48-01:46:05, 02:15:39-02:16:17] – Fundraiser for Elizabeth Lopez at ATX Wheels and More (4709 Airport Boulevard) on Sunday at noon, selling taco plates for $10
• Pizza and Pastrami Sandwich [02:15:02] – Bob ate three slices of pizza (out of four) and half a sandwich for lunch

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Elizabeth Lopez Road Rage Shooting [01:44:41-01:46:05] – Young mother shot and killed in South Austin road rage incident while her children and friend Denise were in the car. Family raising money for funeral via GoFundMe (reached $7,200, goal is $15,000)

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Friday the 13th Facts [01:34:14-01:34:21] – There are two Friday the 13ths in 2023: January and October
• Vinyl Sales Statistics [02:00:40-02:01:02] – 2022 was the best year ever for vinyl with 43.5 million units sold; 50% of vinyl buyers don’t own a record player

Memorable moments during this portion:

• Bob’s Apology About Crosley Turntable [01:46:13-01:52:06] – Bob apologized to Matt’s daughter Caroline for shaming her Crosley suitcase record player, which was a Christmas gift from her grandmother (cost $49.95). Bob admitted he should have been more inclusive about her getting into vinyl
• Bob Stopping Strangers in Stores [01:51:08-01:52:32] – Bob admitted he stops people at Target and Barnes & Noble to tell them not to buy Crosley turntables
• Matt’s Commentary on 13-Year-Old Daughters [01:52:23-01:58:34] – Matt explained why he won’t upgrade his daughter’s turntable, saying 13-year-old girls try on different personalities and will likely move to the next hobby in six weeks
• Bob’s Flying Superstitions [01:40:12-01:40:48] – Bob has a plastic bear, sky marshal challenge coin, and 9-11 NYFD challenge coin that must go in his carry-on bag, plus he does a “weird thing with his fingers” when touching the fuselage

Callers this portion:

• Confused Caller [01:37:26-01:37:38] – Woman called about social media for news but had wrong station (meant KLBJ AM)
• Kathy [01:37:49-01:40:00] – Called to wish Giselle happy birthday; discussed superstitions including throwing salt over shoulder, no hat on bed, no shoes on table
• Carolina [01:41:29-01:42:51] – Shared superstitions including touching plane before boarding and stepping on cracks evenly with both feet
• Morgan [01:53:19-01:55:20] – Called early for contest; shared superstition about not jinxing herself (won’t say she hasn’t fallen while roller skating until after she’s done)
• James/Crosley [01:59:00-01:59:44] – Made confusing joke about people who deserve hate for listening to Crosley turntables
• Dyslexic John [01:59:47-02:00:35] – Shared story about his father giving away his record collection to Goodwill when he was 12, devastating him

Predictions made during this portion:

• Matt’s Prediction About His Daughter [01:57:32-01:57:57] – Matt predicted his daughter’s fascination with vinyl will last about six more weeks before she moves to the next hobby/personality

Facts of the Day from their segment:

• Paraskevidekatriaphobia [01:42:55] – The fear of Friday the 13th
• Vinyl Record Sales 2022 [02:00:40-02:01:02] – 43.5 million units sold in 2022, the best year ever; 50% of buyers don’t own a record player

Kick Out the Jams segment about:

• The segment involved a Motley Crue Lyrics Contest [02:03:02-02:12:40] where Amy and Travis competed to identify Crue songs from lyrics for front row tickets to the Sinners and Saints show. Amy won decisively, identifying songs including “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Shout at the Devil,” “Home Sweet Home,” “Dr. Feelgood,” and “Too Young to Fall in Love.” Travis failed to get any correct answers.

Summary

This final portion of the Matt & Bob show centered around Friday the 13th superstitions and an extended discussion about record players that revealed unexpected tensions. The hosts explored various superstitions with callers, including Bob’s elaborate flying rituals involving challenge coins and a plastic bear, while listeners shared their own beliefs about avoiding bad luck.

The most memorable segment involved Bob’s heartfelt apology to Matt’s daughter Caroline for previously shaming her $49.95 Crosley suitcase turntable, which was a Christmas gift from her grandmother. Bob, a self-described audiophile who has sold hi-fi equipment since the 1970s, admitted he even stops strangers in stores to discourage them from buying such turntables. However, Matt defended his decision not to upgrade the system, explaining that 13-year-old girls constantly try on different personalities and his daughter would likely abandon vinyl within six weeks for her next interest.

The show took a serious turn when discussing the Elizabeth Lopez tragedy, a young mother killed in a road rage shooting in South Austin while her children were in the car. The hosts promoted both a GoFundMe (which had reached $7,200 toward a $15,000 goal) and a Sunday taco plate fundraiser at ATX Wheels and More on Airport Boulevard. They emphasized the importance of the community supporting the family during this devastating time.

The broadcast concluded with an energetic Motley Crue lyrics contest for front row tickets to the upcoming Sinners and Saints show featuring Vince Neil at the HEB Center on April 13th. Contestant Amy dominated the competition, correctly identifying multiple Crue songs including “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Shout at the Devil,” and “Home Sweet Home,” while competitor Travis failed to score any points. The hosts revealed that tickets would go on sale at 10 AM via Ticketmaster as part of KLBJ’s 50th anniversary celebration.

Throughout this final segment, the show balanced humor with genuine community concern, showcasing the hosts’ personalities through their debates about audio equipment quality, their varying superstitious beliefs, and their commitment to supporting local families in crisis. The chemistry between Matt, Bob, and Chewy remained evident as they navigated topics ranging from the trivial (fortune cookies and french fries) to the tragic (road rage violence), all while maintaining their characteristic Austin morning radio energy.