🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Matt & Bob Show Analysis – 02-02-2023 (First Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about

• McDonald’s – Chewy went to McDonald’s during a long song (Cashmere). Got two big breakfasts, biscuits, and hash browns (06:00.143-06:38.049)
• HEB – Discussion about long lines at HEB on Monday afternoon due to winter weather prep (00:56.863-01:01.907)
• Cold brew coffee – Bob mentions getting cold brew from his car (22:01.680)
• Cinnamon roll – Bob has a cold cinnamon roll (22:09.640)

News stories talked about during this portion

• Winter storm/ice event – Major discussion about Austin’s winter weather, power outages, icy roads, and fallen tree branches throughout the show
• Power outages – Approximately one-third of the city without electricity for 24+ hours (20:42.322-20:45.304)
• Radio station status – Station is off-air due to frozen antenna; they’re broadcasting via stream only (06:46.714-07:02.515, 18:07.825)
• Road conditions – Bridges not treated beforehand, sand trucks rolling over due to icy conditions (20:19.775-20:35.155)

“Click Click Boom” segment about

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Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion

• 00:43.670 – Bob asks “Who do we blame this time?” about the undersold winter weather forecast
• 02:13.254 – Bob jokes about Chewy being “Probably the only power in the city right now is coming straight off of Chewy”
• 03:10.313-03:29.403 – Bob’s discussion about converting his 220 miles of Tesla charge into Netflix episodes
• 08:33.723 – Matt asks if Bob’s Big Breakfast has BTUs that could be burned for warmth
• 10:09.865-10:13.838 – When Bob says he was “handsawing branches all day,” Matt asks “Is that euphemism for masturbating?”
• 12:29.327-13:00.750 – Caller tells Chewy that having a cat is “very sexy” because it shows patience and ability to gain trust
• 15:00.229-15:05.320 – Discussion about husbands developing “immunity” to their own opinions in marriage
• 22:58.129-23:03.581 – Bob wants to play “Blues Magoos” and Matt asks “Is that a real band?”
• 25:20.890-26:00.957 – Chewy describes watching a Korean fitness show while lying down at 71 degrees with ceiling fan on because it’s “a little hot”
• 27:01.242 – Bob admits he still flips light switches even though he knows there’s no power
• 38:05.007-38:11.817 – Matt: “I’m glad you saved that story for a day where no one could hear it” (referring to Bob’s Edgar Winter story)

Phone callers this portion

• 11:47.093-15:27.708 – Female caller requesting “Cross-Eyed Mary” by Jethro Tull. She has three cats (Mabel – 20-year-old calico, Ninja – black and white, and Mary). Tells Chewy that having a cat is sexy and advises about kidney disease in older cats.
• 17:45.721-19:59.713 – Sherm calls from his truck, confirms 93.7 is static. Requests Motorhead. Mentions they got the show to play 10 seconds of Cannibal Corpse once. Offers to open his “dreadnought doors” for anyone who needs food, eggs, and heat. Discusses road conditions and trees down.
• 41:22.507-41:55.286 – Dusty O’Rourke calls in briefly before they go to break

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment

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

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

The show opens with the hosts dealing with a major winter weather event in Austin. Matt’s power has been out for over 24 hours, forcing him to chop firewood with a gout-afflicted foot, while Bob is broadcasting from his Tesla in his driveway, having converted it into a makeshift studio complete with fireplace visuals on the screen and the ability to play Atari games like Asteroids. The station is completely off-air due to a frozen antenna, so they’re streaming only. Chewy is the only host actually in the studio, having stopped at McDonald’s during a long song to get breakfast. The hosts discuss the chaos from Monday when HEB was packed with panicked shoppers, contrasting with Bob’s experience shopping alone the next day when the store was empty.

The conversation ranges widely, touching on prog rock like Jethro Tull (which Chewy is discovering for the first time), the challenges of living without electricity, and the peculiarities of muscle memory like still flipping light switches when you know the power is out. A female caller requests “Cross-Eyed Mary” and compliments Chewy on having a cat, explaining that a man who can develop a relationship with a cat shows patience and the ability to gain trust, which she finds attractive. Another caller, Sherm, confirms the radio is still static and offers to open his home to anyone who needs food and warmth, while discussing the dangerous road conditions and falling tree branches.

Bob shares an entertaining story from his past about MCing a Cellis Brewery concert featuring Robin Trower and Edgar Winter. When Edgar Winter’s manager told Bob they didn’t need an introduction, Bob left without complaint since it was raining and he was the last act anyway. However, Christine Cellis apparently “tore into” the band’s management so severely that Edgar Winter himself called Bob at home on a landline to personally apologize – despite Bob not being offended at all. The story leads to Bob’s declaration that he has refused throughout his career to sign fake autographs of artists, something he says happens more often in the industry than people realize. The segment captures the loose, conversational nature of a show where the hosts are dealing with unusual circumstances while keeping their audience entertained.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Chili dogs mentioned as possibly being at “the Barra hangout” (00:53:42)
• Breakfast items discussed: eggs, pancakes, and a “big breakfast” that Matt brought (01:01:13-01:01:17)
• Takis mentioned when discussing food deserts (54:04)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Austin power outages (41:56-51:00):
• 150,000 customers affected (approximately 300,000 people)
• Third of Austin without power
• Caused by tree branches falling on power lines, not grid failure
• Breaker switches freezing shut
• Not related to Governor Abbott or state grid issues
• CEO of Austin Energy makes $400,000/year
• Press conference scheduled for 9 a.m. with city officials (52:54)
• Some residents without power since previous day
• Power expected to be restored by Saturday for many

• Tree damage and liability (50:31-52:00):
• Texas law: homeowners responsible for trees that fall on their house unless negligence can be proven
• Insurance typically doesn’t cover tree damage to cars
• Sap-sucking beetles threatening damaged trees (53:43-54:16)

• Groundhog Day (54:03-56:00):
• Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow
• Prediction: six more weeks of winter
• Phil lives at “Gobbler’s Knob” in Punxsutawney

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Austin Energy’s website kept crashing during the outage (46:10)
• Matt went five days without power during the 2021 freeze (43:16)
• Punxsutawney Phil lives at a place called “Gobbler’s Knob” (55:29-55:55)
• The tradition dates back to the 1800s (56:04)
• Herbie Hancock revolutionized jazz and influenced hip-hop (01:12:00)
• Herbie Hancock started as a piano player with Miles Davis (01:14:55)
• Matt broke his glasses by falling asleep on them (52:43)
• His glasses cost $11 from Amazon (53:40)

Funny or memorable quotes:

• “You’re tweeting. You have a phone and a connection to the outside world. You’re not snowed in” – Matt on people calling the situation “unlivable” (43:29)
• “This has zero to do with the grid” – Matt clarifying misconceptions about Abbott and the state grid (44:21)
• “You can’t actually sue God, which sucks because he’s got a lot of money” – Matt on Texas tree liability law (51:19)
• “The crackhead’s looking for $5. They don’t care if it’s a poor car or a rich car” – Matt on car break-ins (52:00)
• “Gobbler’s Knob” – The name of Punxsutawney Phil’s home area (55:55)
• “I don’t hate anybody. You know I hate them with a passion for no reason” – Chuy on people in power (48:31)
• “We’ll all know what happened” – Chuy on driving a crushed car (52:07)
• “If I’m robbing cars, that’s kind of the fun part, is when you get to break the glass” – Chuy (52:36)
• “This is why I should have a $400,000 a year job. I’m better at it” – Matt (50:20)

Phone callers this portion:

• Stephanie (01:01:51-01:03:43):
• Called to thank the hosts for being on air
• Her power was out, streaming the show
• Apartment was cold and dark
• Had taken her last hot shower the night before
• Was charging her phone off her laptop
• Matt offered to come keep her warm

Hot dogs being eaten in the studio:

• Chili dogs were mentioned as possibly being available at “the Barra hangout” (00:53:42), but no hot dogs were actually eaten in the studio during this portion

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

• Bob Fonseca called in (01:03:48-01:20:27):
• Was sitting in his car for two hours due to no power at home
• Has an electric car (Tesla)
• Sitting in his garage with car running
• Also didn’t have power at his house
• Participated in extensive discussion about keytars

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Bob not responding to texts/calls from Matt and Chuy:
• Has them on “do not disturb” (58:11)
• Matt had to text him 8 times over 8 hours with no response (58:50)
• Matt eventually had to call Bob’s wife to reach him (59:00)
• Bob still has a landline (01:00:00-01:00:17)

• Matt not showering:
• Hasn’t showered in two days (01:02:36)
• Wearing same clothes as yesterday (01:02:55)

• The show being “underwhelming”:
• Only reaching 6,000-7,000 people total (01:04:10)
• Possibly only 20-1,000 people streaming live (01:04:21)
• References to small audience size and questioning why they’re even broadcasting (01:04:10-01:04:50)

Summary:

This portion of the show focused heavily on the Austin power outages affecting approximately 150,000 customers. Matt provided extensive commentary on the situation, explaining that the outages were caused by tree branches falling on power lines and frozen breaker switches, not grid failures. He criticized Austin Energy’s lack of communication with residents, particularly noting that the CEO makes $400,000 annually but failed to provide timely updates. Matt emphasized that a simple press conference explaining the situation and timeline would have alleviated much public frustration.

The hosts discussed Texas liability laws regarding fallen trees, explaining that homeowners are responsible for damage to their own property unless they can prove neighbor negligence. They also mentioned the threat of sap-sucking beetles to damaged trees and the challenges of trimming trees during this season. Matt shared his personal experience, noting he hadn’t showered in two days and was wearing the same clothes, while his family dealt with no hot water at home.

A lighter segment covered Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of six more weeks of winter. The hosts were particularly amused by Phil’s home location being called “Gobbler’s Knob.” This led to various comedic tangents and discussions about the tradition’s origins in the 1800s. They also touched on Matt’s broken glasses, which he had accidentally slept on, and the challenges of communication with Bob, who apparently keeps his co-hosts on “do not disturb.”

The show took an extended detour into a discussion about keytars after Bob called in from his car, where he was waiting out the power outage. The conversation covered famous keytar players from the 1980s, including members of Devo, New Order, and Jan Hammer. The hosts debated whether keytars were easier to play than guitars and theorized that keyboard players invented them to get more attention on stage, competing with guitarists for groupies’ attention.

A caller named Stephanie thanked the hosts for broadcasting despite the conditions, sharing that she was without power and charging her phone from her laptop. The hosts acknowledged their small streaming audience of possibly 20-1,000 live listeners, with total podcast downloads reaching 6,000-7,000 people. Despite the technical limitations and reduced audience, they continued the show, demonstrating dedication to their most loyal fans while maintaining their characteristic humor and casual banter throughout various tangential discussions.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (02-02-2023) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion?

• 01:24:19 – Bob discusses restaurants allegedly shaving off quarter to half inch from front chair legs to make customers uncomfortable and turn tables faster
• 01:24:29 – Olive Garden in Times Square mentioned as example of tourist trap restaurant
• 01:34:36 – Spanish-American war fees joke about Tex-Mex places

News stories talked about during this portion?

• 01:21:02 – Discussion about delayed work starts due to weather, Kara teaching from car due to no power
• 01:22:21 – Story about Slanty toilet – British-produced toilet with slanted seat designed to discourage employees from spending too long in bathroom
• 01:27:02 – Joe Biden’s tweet about Junk Fee Prevention Act addressing hidden fees for airline seats, resort fees, cable termination fees, and concert ticket service fees
• 01:28:32 – AT&T and telegraph history, discussion of old phone fees
• 01:34:06 – Single women in America outpacing men in homeownership: 10.7 million homes owned by single women vs 8.1 million by single men

Any interesting facts shared during this portion?

• 01:28:49 – Telegraph was invented in 1843, predating the Civil War
• 01:28:50 – AT&T stands for American Telephone and Telegraph
• 01:55:08 – Matt estimates it takes around $90,000/year to live on your own in Austin, over $120,000 to buy a house in the city
• 01:57:06 – Matt’s first house payment was around $750/month with roommates paying $300 each

Any memorable moments during this portion?

• 01:25:32 – Hosts joking about the men’s bathroom location surrounded by young women in marketing department, making bathroom trips embarrassing
• 01:26:02 – Hosts describing elaborate strategies to avoid bathroom embarrassment (Chewy goes around building, Bob uses mop bucket, Matt uses newspaper as prop)
• 01:34:27 – Bob’s immediate response to women owning more homes: “they need a home for their cats”
• 01:37:02 – Chewy asking if men should now get dates paid for since women own more homes
• 01:46:53 – Matt and Chewy getting into heated but comedic disagreement about whether homeownership gap is about finances vs priorities
• 01:58:32 – Matt revealing he has a $40,000 plumbing repair needed, only one working bathroom for a year

Any callers this portion?

• 01:45:17 – Mary calls in but can’t get them on radio, only streaming. She agrees with Matt’s take that women prioritize homeownership more, mentions her single women friends who are doctors and lawyers bought homes while men said “I’ll do it later”

Any predictions made during this portion?

• 01:32:02 – Chewy predicts Junk Fee Prevention Act won’t eliminate fees, they’ll just be renamed or rolled into base prices
• 01:59:38 – Matt warns that Austin is becoming a city where renting is more expensive than buying (happening in certain areas)

5 Paragraph Summary

The final portion of the show dealt primarily with work-related issues caused by weather in Austin, with Kara having to teach from her car due to power outages. The hosts discussed a British company’s “Slanty” toilet designed with a slanted seat to discourage employees from spending too much time in the bathroom on their phones. This led to a broader conversation about businesses trying to maximize productivity, including Bob’s story about restaurants allegedly shaving chair legs to make customers uncomfortable and turn tables faster. Bob was calling in from his car due to having no power at his home in the hill country.

The discussion shifted to President Biden’s tweet about the Junk Fee Prevention Act, which aims to eliminate hidden fees for things like sitting next to your child on planes, resort fees, cable termination fees, and concert ticket service fees. The hosts debated whether this would actually help consumers or just result in higher base prices with the fees renamed. They explored the history of telecommunications fees, with interesting tangents about AT&T standing for American Telephone and Telegraph, and the telegraph being invented in 1843.

The most heated discussion came from a news story about single women outpacing single men in homeownership, with 10.7 million homes owned by single women versus 8.1 million by single men. Matt argued this was about priorities rather than finances, suggesting that women tend to value stability, comfort, and nesting earlier in life, while single men prioritize experiences, partying, and material possessions like cars and watches. Chewy initially seemed to suggest it was about financial capability, leading to some back-and-forth.

A caller named Mary, who couldn’t receive their radio signal due to tower issues, called in to agree with Matt’s assessment. She noted that her single women friends, including doctors and lawyers, bought homes while men in similar situations said they’d “do it later.” The hosts discussed how single men often don’t think seriously about homeownership until their mid-30s when they’re ready to settle down, whereas women begin planning for it much earlier, even in their 20s.

The show concluded with practical discussions about the true costs of homeownership in Austin. Matt shared that he estimates it takes around $90,000 per year to live independently in Austin and over $120,000 to buy a home. He revealed his own struggle with a $40,000 plumbing repair that has left him with only one working bathroom for a year. The hosts noted that Austin is becoming one of those cities where renting is actually more expensive than buying in some areas, though Chewy humorously suggested keeping his neighborhood looking “junky” to keep rent stable and gentrifiers away.