🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 03-30-2023 (First Third)

-Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

No, this is not a Hot Dog Friday show. The show aired on Thursday, March 30, 2023 (Bob mentions tomorrow is Casual Friday at timestamp 27:00).

-What food items/restaurants were talked about?

• Quarter Pounder (00:32)
• Waterburger (32:00)
• Tahin Queen candy – described as Tahin Sour Skittle thing and gushers (31:00-32:00)
• Coke and Snickers – Bob’s post-Rock and Roll News snack (49:00)
• Anise/anisette liqueur – licorice-flavored alcohol Bob’s grandfather gave him (21:00-28:00)
• Earl Grey tea with anise (28:00)
• Chef Boyardee – mentioned as Italian joke (45:00)
• Italian food references: Ravioli, Fettuccini, Spaghetti (45:00)

-What was the “Click Click Boom” segment about? Please list any clickbait news the hosts mention.

Timestamp: 11:00-32:00

The Click Click Boom segment focused on “Top Mosquito Repellents”:

Products/Methods Mentioned:

• #5: Repel 100 Insect Repellent (98% DEET)
• #4: Cutter Lemon Eucalyptus Spray (natural repellent)
• #3: Thermacell Patio Shield Mosquito Repeller (rechargeable, 15-foot zone)
• #2: Deep Woods Off Insect and Mosquito Repellent (25% DEET, powder dry)
• #1: Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent (20% picaridin)

Home remedies discussed:

• Eating bananas before going outside
• Bags of water hung up to scare flies
• Dryer sheets rubbed on skin (Jonathan’s grandfather’s method)
• Skater’s Screen cream (caller Daniel and Corbin mentioned)
• Orkin Eclipse bucket – attracts mosquitoes to lay eggs but kills them with growth regulator

-Were there any funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion?

• Matt: “Not everything is about food, my friend” / Bob: “Oh, but it sounds delicious. Quackers?” (00:32-00:45)
• Discussion about Bob throwing away kids’ artwork and memorabilia, calling it “junk” (07:00-10:00)
• Bob: “It’s my favorite day of the week is when they come and pick the bins up and dump them” / Matt: “It’s kind of sad to hear that about you” (10:00)
• Jonathan’s grandfather’s dryer sheet mosquito remedy – hosts joke he died from dryer sheet-itis (18:00-20:00)
• Matt suggesting Jonathan’s grandfather was trolling him: “Grandson, come over here. If you want to be really successful, you’ll rub mayonnaise all over your body” (20:00)
• Discussion about molestation and quality time with grandparents going awkwardly off the rails (21:00)
• Bob’s Italian discrimination complaints: “They all sound the same to you, huh?” regarding Italian names (44:00-45:00)
• Italian food name jokes: “Ravioli Tom, Daryl Fettuccini, Spaghetti Mike” (45:00)
• Matt on rock and rollers: “Rock and rollers have total of 40 songs in their lifetime. They play 20 in a set and they go out there and just do them over and over again and people get excited. Cleveland!” (46:00)

-Were there any phone callers this portion? Who and what was the call about?

Jonathan (18:00-20:00)

• Called about mosquito repellent
• Recommended rubbing dryer sheets (Downy) all over arms and legs
• Said his grandfather swore by this method
• Hosts joked that his grandfather died, possibly from the dryer sheets

Kathy (26:00-28:00)

• Called about Bob’s custom t-shirt she made for him
• Wanted Bob to wear the award-winning shirt to work
• Mentioned she has her own “Pollo” shirt
• Recommended putting anise in hot Earl Grey tea

Daniel (23:00)

• Called about being a “mosquito magnet”
• Loves his Thermacell (butane powered)
• Recommended tiki torch oil that says “bite fighter”

Corbin (from Orkin pest control) (29:00-32:00)

• Recommended Skater’s Screen for his kid
• Discussed Orkin Eclipse bucket product – man-made ecosystem that attracts mosquitoes to lay eggs but kills them with growth regulator
• Mentioned bringing Tahin Queen candy to the show
• Their Instagram got hacked after first candy drop-off

-Provide a 5 paragraph summary on Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment.

Bob Fonseca’s Rock and Roll News segment began with an apology that Kiss was once again the top headline. A war is raging between Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley, with Frehley giving Stanley a seven-day ultimatum to apologize for comments Stanley made on the Howard Stern Show. Stanley had suggested that performing with the original members would be “demeaning” and that they would sound so bad the band should be called “PISS” instead of Kiss. Frehley responded by saying Stanley’s comments stem from frustration and insecurity because Stanley has to use backing tapes while Frehley, only six months apart in age, can still “belt it out and hit the keys.”

Frehley claims to have “very dirty laundry” on Paul Stanley that he will release if Stanley doesn’t apologize within the seven-day deadline. Bob noted that while Paul Stanley is probably upset about the feud, Gene Simmons is likely happy because it keeps the Kiss name in the news and generates publicity for the band. Bob characterized this as genuine rock and roll drama and promised his “stringers” would be following the story closely.

Sharon Osbourne confirmed that Ozzy Osbourne is coming out of retirement to perform at the Power Trip Festival on October 6th at the Coachella site. The festival will feature Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, AC/DC, and Ozzy. Sharon said Ozzy is “doing so much better” and ready to perform. Bob expressed his feeling that Ozzy wants to retire but Sharon won’t let him, comparing them to an older aunt and uncle who fight in the house a lot.

Tom Morello and Robert Smith of The Cure are both going after Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing practices. Robert Smith demanded an explanation after discovering that tickets labeled as “face value” were actually priced much higher than standard tickets – some tickets valued at $160 were being sold for $1,400. Tom Morello is also criticizing the “surge pricing” system. Bob praised Robert Smith for speaking out and wished Bruce Springsteen had done the same thing, noting that more artists are getting braver about criticizing Ticketmaster as fans complain and blame the artists for high prices.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News Junior segment covered a Taylor Swift publicity stunt where a seven-year-old girl named Bella Lanzino wrote Swift a letter and gave it to an usher at a show. Swift autographed the letter and sent it back with a film crew to record the moment, which Bob suspects was staged for a future documentary. He warned kids not to get their hopes up if they try the same thing, using it as a lesson in managing expectations. The segment ended with a special shout-out to nine-year-old Billy Sardanga, whose parents had requested a Rock and Roll News salute.

-Did anyone get a rock and roll shoutout/salute?

Yes, at timestamp 42:00-43:00, Bob gave a Rock and Roll News shout-out/salute to Billy Sardanga (also spelled Sardenga), a nine-year-old girl whose parents requested it. Bob had been holding onto the request for four days waiting for Billy to get in her mom’s Honda Genesis to hear it.

-Provide a list of bands talked about during Bob’s rock and roll news segment.

• Kiss
• Cowboy Junkies
• Guns N’ Roses
• Metallica
• AC/DC
• The Cure
• The Temptations (The Temps)
• The Four Tops (The Tops)
• Procol Harum (mentioned after the segment regarding lyricist Keith Reed’s death)

-Provide a 3 paragraph summary of this portion of the show – excluding any of Bob’s Rock and Roll news.

The show opened with the hosts doing elaborate introductions for each other, celebrating their recent award as “Best Team of 2022” from Waterloo Media. Bob introduced Chuy as the “heavyweight champ” and future Texas senator, while Matt was introduced as a former episodic TV star from MTV’s “Austin Stories,” which ran for 13 episodes in the late 1990s. Bob found an old complimentary note from the show’s producer George Vashour while cleaning out a closet with his wife Jennifer, which led to a discussion about throwing away memorabilia and old family items. Bob revealed his favorite day of the week is when the trash gets picked up, and he has no sentimental attachment to most possessions.

The conversation shifted to Bob’s family history, including stories about his Italian grandfather Nicolas Biamonte giving him anise liqueur as a child and a wealthy cousin Tony who gave every kid under 21 a hundred-dollar bill at family events. The hosts also discussed Bob’s wife Jennifer’s background as an art student at UT who worked at Warren Culler’s art gallery before transitioning to a corporate career at Dell. They joked about Bob’s lack of sentimentality and his practice of throwing away Christmas cards, children’s artwork, and other family keepsakes, with Bob insisting on going through items “with extreme prejudice.”

The show featured several listener calls during the mosquito repellent segment, with various remedies suggested including dryer sheets, Skater’s Screen, and specialized products like the Orkin Eclipse bucket. Listener Kathy called to discuss a custom t-shirt she made for Bob that he promised to wear on Casual Friday. The segment concluded with plans for Bob and Matt to attend a Temptations show at Bass Concert Hall that evening, though Chuy noted he wasn’t invited. Throughout the show, there was ongoing banter about Italian stereotypes, Bob’s half-Italian heritage, and jokes about oppression versus impression.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (03-30-2023) – Second Third

Interesting Facts Shared During This Portion

51:28 – University of Texas researchers discovered a new ancient species of beaver that lived 15 million years ago and named it after Bucky’s (the Texas convenience store chain). The species name is “An-an-cha-ther-io-mice-bu-chay-ee.”

52:30 – The fossil was found by researcher Steve May who discovered it in a drawer at the Texas Memorial Museum where it had been sitting for 40-60 years, forgotten.

52:42 – The Texas Memorial Museum (by the art school at UT) is currently closed due to politics and money issues involving the university.

56:23 – McDonald’s at 1209 Barton Springs and South Lamar (next to Peter Pan Minigolf) that opened in 1978 has been bulldozed, but apparently will be rebuilt as a new, possibly retro-themed McDonald’s.

1:00:18 – Texas Monthly created a bracket tournament of most iconic Texas brands. The Final Four were: Whataburger, Blue Bell, Southwest Airlines, and HEB. HEB won the championship.

1:10:21 – Joe called in to mention someone filed for a construction permit in Wisconsin for a four-lane Taco Bell.

Recurring Jokes or Gags

Throughout – The hosts repeatedly referenced their “Waterloo Media Best Team 2022 Award,” describing it as a “five inch tall acrylic star” and jokingly demanding callers congratulate them and show respect. They continued this running gag throughout the segment, with Matt saying they shouldn’t have to wait in lines anymore and comparing it to the Stanley Cup.

1:03:45 – Bob delivered a 60-second advertisement for Chris Waters real estate in his characteristic style, which Matt complimented as “beautiful 60-second delivery.”

Throughout – Multiple references to the team dynamics, including Chewy rushing to get food first at the company lunch after the award ceremony.

News Stories Talked About During This Portion

51:28-55:05 – UT researchers discovered and named a new ancient beaver species after Bucky’s convenience store. The fossil had been sitting in a drawer for 40+ years before researcher Steve May found it.

56:23-59:00 – The longtime McDonald’s location at Barton Springs and South Lamar (operating since 1978) has been bulldozed. Discussion indicated it would likely be replaced with a newer, possibly retro-themed McDonald’s flagship location.

59:45-1:02:12 – Texas Monthly’s “Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket” championship was won by HEB, beating out Whataburger, Blue Bell, and Southwest Airlines in the Final Four.

Phone Callers This Portion

1:10:21 – Joe called in (after waiting on hold for 2+ minutes). He congratulated them on their award, mentioned Chris Stapleton as best new country artist, and shared about a four-lane Taco Bell being built in Wisconsin. The hosts were somewhat dismissive of his call.

1:12:13 – Christian called in with proper congratulations for their award, then discussed country music, saying it hasn’t been good since before he was born (he’s 27). He mentioned Greta Van Fleet as an example of bands trying to recapture classic rock.

1:18:09 – Andrew called with congratulations and agreed that new country is “crap.” He mentioned he’s worked on Taylor Swift’s first tour and various Keith Urban shows but prefers classic artists like Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, and Willie Nelson.

1:22:00 – Robert called in (listening since 2010), said current version is “one of the best versions of the show.” He stated “country music died in 1982” when soft rock and pop integrated into everything, comparing outlaw country to original punk.

1:26:56 – Jason called in, claiming credit for the award because he created album covers for the show and dropped them off at the station. He also agreed that anything produced in Nashville is “complete crap” with few exceptions like Chris Stapleton.

1:34:58 – Pest Control Chris called with a “hot take” that “country music has not been the same since 9-11,” noting a shift toward patriotism and away from outlaw themes.

1:37:00 – Leslie called asking about Garth Brooks and discussing Chris Gaines. She grew up in the 70s going to country bars and mentioned bands like Midland.

1:41:28 – Leslie called back comparing old country to “Polaroid and Owen Mills country” versus new “Glamour Shot country.”

Funny or Memorable Quotes This Portion

52:47 – Matt on the Texas Memorial Museum: “The thing is an effing treasure, ladies and gentlemen. It is an effing treasure.”

53:32 – Chewy: “I would have put it in a black plastic hefty bag and thrown it out.”

54:46 – Matt to the paleontologists: “Hey, Matt, congratulations to you and Stephen. We appreciate you listening and I’m really on behalf of the show. We’re very proud of you guys… Now, go back to playing with your bone. Got them good, stupid professors. Eat my ass.”

56:52 – Matt: “You could sit up there and you could watch the dudes shoot laser beams and do burnouts in the middle of the intersection, and you could watch them then push the cops back.”

58:59 – Bob’s son about McDonald’s redevelopment: “I just got to get him out of high school and get him into the working world, because he’s going to be a force.”

1:02:52 – Matt sarcastically about the award: “Ladies and gentlemen, congratulations to the winner of Texas Monthly’s Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket Championship. HEB nobody all the way.”

1:07:19 – Matt on their award: “We have a five inch tall acrylic star that says, actually it doesn’t say best show, does it? Best team, what does that mean? That means we’re team players, baby.”

1:08:08 – Bob: “Now we gotta send this back because they gotta add our name to it, right? Or do we have to give this back and they give this award next year?”

1:09:52 – Matt to caller about saving Chewy’s seat: “I felt like I was at Worst Fest when you hold a chair at Worst Fest. Everyone’s like, hey, is that seat available?”

1:15:23 – Bob’s sister-in-law criticism: “My lot of my family from Dallas was there and she was giving me all kinds of lip about how we pronounce Morgan Walling’s name wrong.”

1:15:45 – Matt: “He was polite enough to put the hard R when he was pronouncing the N-word over and over again on tape. So we’ll make sure to pronounce his name correctly in the future.”

1:27:08 – Jason the caller: “I’m the guy that created the show, those album covers for you… I take that guy to management. That’s what I’m saying.”

1:27:50 – Matt on the award weight: “This award is, like we said, it’s a little over five inches tall, and it’s made of acrylic, and it’s upwards of maybe two ounces. And before you pick this thing up, you’re going to want to make sure that you’ve done your reps and you’re solid.”

1:38:30 – Matt on Willie Nelson in “Highwayman”: “I will say that when the Highwaymen decided to do the song, I was a Highwayman, and there’s a little part of it where they’re in space in the future, there was a little part of me that was like, all right, guys, let’s not put cowboys in space.”

Five Paragraph Summary

This portion of the show began with Matt discussing a University of Texas discovery – researchers found a new ancient beaver species that lived 15 million years ago and named it after Bucky’s convenience store. The fossil had been sitting forgotten in a drawer at the Texas Memorial Museum for 40-60 years before researcher Steve May discovered it. Matt praised the museum as “an effing treasure” while lamenting its current closure due to politics and money issues. The hosts also discussed the demolition of the longtime McDonald’s at Barton Springs and South Lamar (operating since 1978), with speculation it would be rebuilt as a flagship retro-themed location.

A major recurring theme throughout this segment was the hosts celebrating their “Waterloo Media Best Team 2022 Award.” They repeatedly joked about the five-inch acrylic star trophy, demanding callers show proper respect and congratulate them. Matt humorously suggested they shouldn’t have to wait in lines anymore and compared their award to the Stanley Cup. The running gag included jokes about the trophy’s weight (around two ounces) and whether their names were actually on it. Bob shared a story about arriving late to the award ceremony after Chewy had already rushed ahead to get food from the catered lunch.

The show transitioned into an extended discussion and debate about country music quality, with Matt arguing that modern “high gloss” or pop country has ruined the genre. He criticized the fake twang and overly literal lyrics in contemporary country, contrasting it with the poetic storytelling of classic artists like Willie Nelson. Chewy defended some 1990s country, particularly Brooks & Dunn, while Matt remained skeptical. Multiple callers weighed in with their opinions, with most agreeing that modern country has declined in quality compared to classic outlaw country from the 1960s-70s.

Several callers offered interesting perspectives on when country music “died.” Robert (listening since 2010) claimed it ended in 1982 when pop and soft rock integrated into the genre. Chris offered a “hot take” that country changed fundamentally after 9/11, becoming overly patriotic and losing its outlaw edge. The hosts discussed the Texas Monthly bracket competition where HEB was crowned the most iconic Texas brand, beating out Whataburger, Blue Bell, and Southwest Airlines. They also played a song by young artist Joshua Quimby as an example of good modern country that doesn’t get mainstream radio play.

Throughout the segment, the hosts maintained their characteristic humor and chemistry, with Matt positioning himself as a Willie Nelson superfan who refuses to meet his hero to preserve the mystique. They debated various country artists from different eras, with Chewy defending 1980s and 90s acts while Matt remained more critical. The conversation touched on artists ranging from George Strait and Alabama to Chris Stapleton and Eric Church. Jason called in claiming partial credit for their award because he had previously created album covers for the show, leading to more jokes about the trophy’s significance and whether his name would be added to it.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (Final Third) – 03-30-2023

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:43:36 – Zetejas restaurant on West 6th Street mentioned, hosts invited to lunch at OG location
• 02:13:23 – Discussion about going to Zetejas, owned by Randy Cohen
• 02:13:45 – Building needs work, may be closing/relocating

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:48:08 – Charlie Crockett and Freddie Fender both from San Benito, Texas
• 02:06:53 – Rolling Stones made some of best country music in 1970s (Dead Flowers, Wild Horses, Honky Tonk Woman mentioned)
• 02:11:03 – Kenny Rogers started with The First Edition (psychedelic/rock band) before going country
• 02:11:03 – Kenny Rogers sang about drugs but claimed never to have done them

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:47:38 – Multiple callers defending/discussing various country artists throughout
• 01:56:30 – Hosts won “Best Team 2022” award from Waterloo Media – repeatedly mentioned and joked about throughout
• 02:08:32 – Discussion about potential new genre mixing country and rock (Hardy, Jelly Roll mentioned)
• 02:19:32 – Wrong number caller trying to reach AM station (KLBJ AM) asking about fentanyl – hosts tell her to mention their award to Todd and Don
• 02:22:35 – Rosa caught Chewie looking at a woman’s backside in the building, became running joke
• 02:25:24 – Chewie jokingly offers resignation over the incident

Any callers this portion:

• 01:41:37 – Jacob: Congratulated hosts on award, discussed modern country as “party music”
• 01:42:12 – Luke (Australian): Said country ended with Dwight Yoakam, mentioned “Gold Chain Cowboy” billboard
• 01:47:28 – Marilyn/Maryland: Congratulated hosts on award
• 01:49:19 – Lil Hickey: Congratulated hosts, loves Country Western and Charlie Pride, Glen Campbell
• 01:53:03 – Justin: Defended Parker McCollum, recommended his non-radio songs
• 01:58:18 – Mike: Referenced George Jones “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” as prophetic about country’s decline
• 02:00:01 – Caller discussing lack of good modern rock/country, mentioned Cody Jinks
• 02:04:45 – Joey: Recommended Arlo McKinley from Cincinnati
• 02:05:04 – Stephen: Made joke about award, discussed Drive-By Truckers, Joshua Quimby
• 02:09:03 – John: Asked about Sugarland, discussed Kenny Rogers’ rock origins
• 02:19:13 – Kimberly: Wrong number asking about fentanyl (trying to reach AM station)
• 02:21:39 – Emo Boy: Discussed being a stepfather for 29 years

Any predictions made during this portion:

• 02:06:30 – Matt predicts a new genre will emerge mixing country and rock over next 10 years
• 02:08:32 – Matt predicts Hardy will “blow up as a huge star” despite not being his personal taste

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show became an extended discussion about country music, prompted by the CMT Awards being in Austin. The hosts and callers debated when country music “died,” with Matt suggesting it started declining in the 1990s and got worse in the 2000s, transforming into what callers termed “party country” – music focused on drinking, trucks, and good times rather than storytelling and emotional depth. Multiple callers defended various eras and artists, from classic acts like Dwight Yoakam and Alan Jackson to newer artists like Parker McCollum and Cody Jinks.

Throughout the segment, the hosts repeatedly mentioned and joked about winning the “Best Team 2022” award from Waterloo Media, using it as a running gag when interacting with callers and discussing their status in the building. They leveraged the award for comedic effect, claiming special privileges and superiority over other shows at the station, particularly the AM station’s Todd and Don show. The award became a consistent touchpoint for humor throughout the remainder of the broadcast.

The country music discussion revealed diverse opinions among callers and hosts. Some defended modern country acts, while others championed traditional artists and the “outlaw” country movement. The conversation touched on Mexican country music traditions (Ranchera, Los Relámpagos del Norte), crossover artists like Freddie Fender and Rick Trevino from San Benito, Texas, and the influence of rock elements in country music. Matt predicted a new hybrid genre would emerge combining country and rock elements, citing artists like Hardy and Jelly Roll as examples.

Personal topics emerged including Chewie being caught by Rosa looking at a female employee’s backside in the building, which became an extended comedic bit with jokes about resignation and HR violations. The hosts also discussed marriage and having children, with Chewie expressing reluctance about both based on observing the stressed lives of married colleagues with kids. The conversation included jokes about their exhaustion and Bob’s inability to relax, contrasting their lives with Chewie’s single lifestyle.

The show wrapped up with mentions of upcoming guests (Dom and Josh Wolfe the next day), an A-list celebrity interview to be recorded after the show, and a lunch invitation to Zetejas restaurant’s original location on West 6th Street. They also teased upcoming Metallica giveaways and gave away Three Doors Down and Candlebox tickets. A wrong-number caller trying to reach the AM station asking about fentanyl provided additional comedy, with the hosts instructing her to tell Todd and Don about their award win.