🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 04-10-2023 (First Third)

-What food items/restaurants were talked about?

Easter Dinner Items:

• Ham and mashed potatoes (00:38.279)
• Box wine and rosé/blush wine (00:38.279)

Other Food Mentions:

• Easter candy from Easter egg hunts (around 11:51-12:00)
• Pizza – Bob’s cast iron pizzas at Fuego Grills video shoot (50:59-51:07)
• Shish kebabs, zucchini bake, Tomahawk steaks (50:55-51:19)
• Bud Light beer (32:26)

Restaurants/Venues:

• Buck’s Backyard (venue in Buda, Texas) (22:58-23:02, 46:00)
• Twisted Ex Brewery (mentioned as landmark) (43:09)
• Bar in Weston and Taylor (where Chewy’s dad bartends) (32:15)

-Were there any news stories talked about during this portion?

Sex Survey Statistics (17:05-22:30):

• 36-38% of Americans rate their sex life as excellent
• Louisiana leads with 60% reporting best sex lives
• Average Americans claim sex 3 times per week
• California and Oklahoma residents: nearly 25% say they do it every night
• Utah: over 30% waited over a year before sex with partner
• 63% accept toys in relationships
• 20% of people admitted to cheating on partners
• Wisconsin has highest cheating rate at 52%

COVID Testing:

• Matt mentioned taking a COVID test when sick before coming to work (07:12-07:20)

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

The Click Click Boom segment (22:30) discussed the sex survey mentioned above, covering statistics about American sex lives, frequency, preferences, and infidelity rates by state. The hosts debated whether attraction to multiple people and cheating is a “human thing” versus a social construct.

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

Memorable Quotes:

• Matt about Bob’s shirt design: “Everybody else looks pretty and young and happy. And you made me look like my face is melting off my skull.” (05:27)
• Bob on his relationship with Matt: “We’re only friends during the week…We’re show friends, man.” (27:48-27:56)
• Matt’s wife’s Easter disappointment: “This was stupid I don’t even know why I try” (09:29)
• Bob on his weekend availability: “Have Kara call me because I’ll pick up that phone every time.” (29:31)
• Chewy on family communication: “That’s a father-son. We’re men. We just go, yep, drink. Zero emotions shared.” (52:42-52:59)

Funny Moments:

• Bob throwing a magnet across the room that stuck to the metal door (06:17-06:23)
• The extended argument about Bob not responding to Matt’s weekend texts (25:10-29:30)
• Matt’s passive-aggressive listing of exact timestamps when Bob read but didn’t respond to messages (25:50-27:00)
• Discussion of Easter egg hunt with cash prizes for only 4 kids competing (11:51-12:20)
• CJ Morgan showing up just for the Easter egg hunt then leaving (13:02-13:11)

-Were there any phone callers this portion?

No phone callers during this portion.

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

Bob’s Rock and Roll News began with an announcement about Queen guitarist Brian May revealing that the band is recording new songs with Adam Lambert. May expressed both excitement and trepidation about the project, calling it scary. Adam Lambert acknowledged the pressure, saying “it’s got to be at a certain level because it’s Queen.” Bob admitted he’s never heard any Queen music with Lambert and questioned whether rock bands are now floating news stories like Kickstarter campaigns to gauge public interest before committing to projects.

Metallica dominated much of the news as they prepare for their album “72 Seasons” releasing Friday, April 14th. The thrash quartet announced a near-week-long residency on Jimmy Kimmel Live, performing Monday through Thursday (April 10-13) with four live performances plus one panel appearance. Bob noted the hype around the album has been “astronomical with new updates coming out almost daily” and joked about Bruce Springsteen doing a similar late-night residency first.

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason discussed the possibility of a reunion, though Bob was skeptical given the ongoing feud between David Gilmour and Roger Waters. Gilmour recently called Waters “a misogynistic, anti-semitic, Putin apologist,” leading Bob to conclude “I don’t see Reunion in the works.” Mason revealed he’s the business intermediary between the feuding bandmates, though no one seems to know what the original conflict was about. Mason also expressed no problem with Waters re-recording a new version of Dark Side of the Moon.

The Rock and Roll News Junior segment focused on Jack Black’s recent appearances in popular franchises. Bob praised Black and Lizzo’s surprise performances in Mandalorian Season 3, Episode 4, where they played Bombardier and the Duchess, rulers of Plazir 15 planet. Bob was particularly jealous that Lizzo got to hold baby Grogu in the episode. He also mentioned Black’s song for the upcoming Mario Brothers movie, expressing optimism that “his career is set to launch” and he’ll “finally get some traction.”

The segment concluded with Rock and Roll News Salutes to Chris and Gerald in Clovis, New Mexico (listening since 2009) and to Fuego Grills, whose Austin warehouse team listens to the show. Bob expressed surprise at discovering the grill company had local operations and were fans. He encouraged listeners to check out Jack Black in both Mandalorian and the Mario Brothers movie, predicting kids would particularly enjoy the content after watching School of Rock.

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

Rock and Roll Salutes (43:33-45:13):

• Chris and Gerald in Clovis, New Mexico – been listening to Rock and Roll News since 2009
• Fuego Grills – for their Austin warehouse team who listen to Mornings with Matt and Bob powered by Chewy

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

• Queen
• Metallica
• Pink Floyd
• Tenacious D (Jack Black’s band – implied through his music)

-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 discussing their Easter weekend experiences. Matt revealed he was “under the weather” with a painful sinus infection that made COVID testing particularly brutal. His wife had planned an elaborate Easter celebration with bunny hop races, potato sack races, and an Easter egg hunt with cash prizes, but she became convinced nobody enjoyed it despite everyone appearing to have a good time. Matt explained that sometimes when you plan something with a specific vision, comparing it to Instagram-perfect celebrations, reality never quite measures up. The egg hunt included four participants competing for golden eggs with $10 and $20, which Matt warned would “crush some people,” though it worked out when his son traded all his money to his sister for candy.

A significant portion of the show focused on tension between Matt and Bob regarding Bob’s lack of weekend text responses. Matt expressed frustration that Bob consistently reads but doesn’t reply to texts on weekends, specifically citing Friday and Saturday messages about Bob’s remote appearance that went unanswered despite read receipts. Bob eventually admitted “We’re only friends during the week…We’re show friends, man” and joked that his “people” were handling his phone during a video shoot. The exchange became comedic as Matt documented exact timestamps (11:13 AM Saturday) proving Bob had his phone in hand but still didn’t respond. Bob’s solution was for Matt to have his wife Kara call instead, since Bob always answers her calls.

The hosts discussed their respective remote appearances – Bob at Buck’s Backyard in Buda on Friday night and Matt at an outdoor venue on Saturday. Bob reported meeting numerous longtime listeners who had never been surveyed about their radio preferences, while Matt only had one person recognize him, who then confused him with Bob. Matt also described feeling “frozen” on Saturday because he couldn’t do anything productive before the evening remote, attributing this to their training from working morning radio. Bob spent Saturday doing an all-day video shoot for Fuego Grills at a $5 million house overlooking Lake Austin, cooking pizzas, shish kebabs, and Tomahawk steaks with his friend Tom from 11 AM to 7 PM. The shoot crew turned out to be fans of the show, adding to Bob’s theme about not realizing how many Austin businesses have listeners in their warehouses.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (Second Third) – April 10, 2023

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Tarka’s Indian Kitchen [58:00] – Referenced in context of Anderson Lane traffic discussion
• Guitar Center [57:56] – Mentioned humorously in relation to Anderson Lane pile-up

News Stories Talked About During This Portion

• Anderson Lane Mass Pile-Up [56:39-59:00] – Nine vehicles involved in a mass pile-up on East Anderson Lane (183 between I-35 and 290, near Walmart area)
• Daniel Perry Murder Case [01:01:50-01:38:00] – Extensive discussion of the Army sergeant convicted of murder during 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. He shot and killed Garrett Foster, who was carrying a long gun legally. Perry drove his car into protesters, claimed self-defense, was convicted by jury, and Governor Abbott immediately moved to pardon him.

Predictions Made During This Portion

• Matt’s prediction [01:15:38] – “They’re not going to get voted out. Not in this state. Cause there’s a lot of people who want a daddy. There are this, we have a state filled people who want a daddy.”

Interesting Facts Shared During This Portion

• Austin Road Names [58:00-01:01:30] – Discussion of confusing Austin road naming: 290 is also 2222, Koenig, and Allendale; 183 is also Anderson Lane and Ed Blustein; Ben White is 71 and 290; Mopac is Loop 1; Guadalupe vs. Guadalupe pronunciation
• Mopac History [01:00:00] – Mopac used to end before the Domain area, with no continuation north
• Stand Your Ground Law [01:04:08] – Texas law states a person may not use deadly force that emerged because of a person’s provocation
• Garrett Foster Background [01:07:33] – The shooting victim was former Air Force, caring for his quadruple amputee wife who was in a wheelchair during the protest

Phone Callers This Portion

• Joey [01:26:01-01:31:00] – Argued both parties were wrong in the Perry case; believed the pedestrian pulled his gun first; thought both were looking for confrontation
• Aaron [01:34:24-01:35:40] – Initially challenged Matt for being too centrist, then realized Matt actually agrees the current Republican party is authoritarian; has a daughter in LGBTQ community and special needs son
• Dusty [01:34:04-01:34:20] – Called to suggest changing the subject because it’s Monday (poor audio quality)
• Josh [01:41:08-01:42:35] – Suggested “Real Steel” (2011 Hugh Jackman robot boxing movie) deserved a sequel
• JJ [01:42:51-01:43:03] – Called about Remo Williams being based on a book series

Funny or Memorable Quotes This Portion

• Matt [56:29]: “We can’t do that in the city because too many of our roads have 45 names. 290 is also 2222, is also Koenig, is also Allendale.”
• Chuy [59:27]: “I hate that we would just give one road one name. One band, one sound.”
• Bob [59:00]: “And how can a road like Mopac, which is basically a straight line, be a loop?”
• Matt [01:06:20]: “He said he wrote to a friend in May that he might go to Dallas to shoot looters. He said that he wrote to another friend and said, I went to Dallas, I was packing heat. I wonder if they will let me cut the ears off people who decide to commit suicide by me.”
• Chuy [01:08:51]: “Governor allows murder because it was against somebody that wasn’t his political ideology. That’s the headline.”
• Matt [01:17:20]: “This is some autocratic weird BS.”
• Bob’s “Cats in the Cradle” parody [01:38:11]: “Cat’s in the cradle and a silver spoon / Little boy blue and the man on the moon / When you gonna come home, I don’t know when / Cause you’ll make me see a movie again, son / I don’t wanna see that movie again”
• Chuy [01:19:32]: “Run forces, burn crosses.” (Rage Against the Machine reference)
• Matt [01:24:47]: “We were shooting presidents and brothers of presidents and groups of people were hanging people because of color of their skin.”
• Matt [01:37:03]: “I had to go with my son. I’m sorry, I didn’t have to go with my son. I got the opportunity to go with my son to see the Super Mario Brothers movie”

Guests in the Studio or Special Visitors

No guests or special visitors were in the studio during this portion.

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• Bob’s Video Shoot [53:27-56:12] – Bob discussed his grilling video shoot, brought multiple outfit changes, had a dressing room, producer kept asking him to change shirts
• “Cats in the Cradle” Running Joke [01:36:50-01:38:11] – Bob repeatedly teased Matt about reluctantly taking his son to the Mario movie, referencing the Harry Chapin song
• Austin Road Naming Confusion [56:39-01:01:30] – Extended comedic bit about how confusing Austin’s road naming system is

This or That Segment

“What’s a movie that deserved a sequel and never got it?” [01:36:29-01:43:03]

Matt’s answer: Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1980s movie with Fred Ward)

Bob’s answers: Paddington 2 (wanted Paddington 3); Almost Famous

Chuy’s answers: The Last Dragon (Bruce Leroy); Bloodsport (Jean-Claude Van Damme); Blood In Blood Out

Caller Josh’s answer: Real Steel (2011 Hugh Jackman robot boxing movie)

Five Paragraph Summary

This portion of the show began with Bob recounting his Saturday grilling video shoot experience, where he played the role of a professional by bringing multiple wardrobe changes. The conversation touched on weekend activities, with Matt expressing frustration about his Saturday evening work commitment while Bob enjoyed his lakeside shoot. Chuy considered visiting both hosts but worried about playing favorites, leading to light banter about the hosts’ different Saturday experiences.

The show transitioned to discussing a nine-vehicle pile-up on East Anderson Lane (actually the section of 183 between I-35 and 290), which led to an extended comedic segment about Austin’s confusing road naming conventions. The hosts explored how roads like 290, 183, Mopac, and others have multiple names, making navigation difficult for residents and visitors. They joked about roads that claim to be loops but don’t actually loop, and discussed landmarks like the former Cedar Door and the Domain area’s development history.

The main focus of this portion was an extensive and passionate discussion of the Daniel Perry murder case. Matt provided detailed background: Perry, an Army sergeant, drove his car into Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020 and shot Garrett Foster, a former Air Force member who was legally carrying a rifle while pushing his quadruple amputee wife in a wheelchair. Matt initially thought it would be a “FAFO” (F around and find out) situation, but changed his mind after seeing video evidence showing Perry deliberately driving into the crowd. The prosecution presented social media posts where Perry wrote about wanting to shoot protesters, going to Dallas to shoot looters, and joking about cutting ears off people.

The hosts were shocked and angered when Governor Abbott immediately announced his intention to pardon Perry after a jury convicted him of murder following 15 hours of deliberation. Matt argued this represented an abandonment of conservative principles and respect for the jury system, noting the hypocrisy of Republicans who claim to support law and order while undermining a jury verdict. The discussion became heated as Matt distinguished between traditional conservatism (which he respects) and the current Republican party (which he believes has become authoritarian). Phone callers offered varying perspectives, with Joey arguing both parties were wrong, while Aaron initially challenged Matt’s centrism before realizing they agreed about Republican authoritarianism.

The show concluded with a lighter segment about movies that deserved sequels, with Matt sharing his childhood disappointment over never getting a “Remo Williams” sequel, Bob advocating for “Paddington 3,” and Chuy championing “The Last Dragon” and “Bloodsport.” Matt also reluctantly admitted taking his son to see the Super Mario Brothers movie, which led to Bob’s running “Cats in the Cradle” joke about Matt’s lack of enthusiasm for the father-son outing. The segment provided comic relief after the intense political discussion, though the show maintained its characteristic mix of humor, local Austin culture, and serious social commentary throughout this portion.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (Final Third – 04-10-2023)

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:49:36 – La Madeleine restaurant mentioned (in joking context about tomato and basil soup)
• 01:50:40 – Little Madeleine referenced again
• 02:10:12 – Chili’s in Marble Falls mentioned (overlooking the lake)
• 02:27:17 – Prime rib at Palazzo club discussed (first Friday of every month special)

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:43:02-01:47:05 – Extended discussion about movies that should have had sequels but didn’t, including Remo Williams, Big Trouble in Little China, Roadhouse, Cliffhanger, and others
• 01:48:02-01:51:20 – Female caller Morgan discusses wanting a sequel to “Now and Then” (1995 chick flick), leading to jokes about the movie being shown “on a loop” at La Madeleine
• 02:11:48-02:22:47 – Major segment about new show merchandise: Bob reveals “Chewy and the Man” t-shirt design styled as a 1970s movie poster, with Matt as “the Boss” villain character. Matt complains his face looks “melty” and has a “syndrome.” Extended back-and-forth about whether to add an eye patch or adjust the design
• 02:23:50 – Revelation that there actually WAS a Roadhouse 2 (2006, straight to DVD) that nobody knew about

Callers this portion:

• 01:45:39 – Fred: wanted sequel to Buckaroo Banzai and Mystery Men
• 01:47:05 – Jonathan: wanted Big Trouble in Little China sequel
• 01:48:02 – Morgan: wanted “Now and Then” sequel with multiple generations
• 01:50:25 – Jody: called about Remo Williams being based on “The Executioner” paperback series (70-80 books)
• 01:51:25 – Jody (Bob the Adventurer): discussed world travel and suggested trip to Kathmandu, Nepal
• 01:55:15 – Mark: mentioned horrible Butch Cassidy prequel and discussed Quentin Tarantino movies
• 02:07:37 – “Hear Bob”: offered to plan group trip, mentioned traveling the world while single
• 02:26:33 – Chris: called about History of the World Part 2 on Hulu

Predictions made during this portion:

• 02:24:11 – Matt predicts if they do a Blood In Blood Out screening event properly, could get “hundreds if not a thousand fans” to show up

Memorable moments during this portion (continued):

• 02:07:37-02:10:30 – Caller “Bob the Adventurer” discusses extensive world travels including twice to Kathmandu, Nepal, crossing China to Lhasa Tibet, and visiting Everest Base Camp. Hosts joke about local Texas destinations like Wimberley, Bastrop, and San Antonio in response
• 02:23:17 – Discussion about doing a Blood In Blood Out 30th anniversary screening event with lote stand and raspa guy
• 02:27:17 – Chewy reveals he had lunch with Tesla Dan at Palazzo on Friday, had prime rib

5-Paragraph Summary:

The final third of the show began with an extensive discussion about movies that deserved sequels but never received them. Callers phoned in with suggestions including Buckaroo Banzai, Mystery Men, Big Trouble in Little China, and the female-driven film “Now and Then.” The conversation led to jokes about La Madeleine restaurant and stereotypical “chick flick” venues, with hosts ribbing each other about their movie tastes and why certain films never got sequels—often because they were actually terrible movies that seemed great as kids.

A major segment focused on Bob’s new merchandise design: a “Chewy and the Man” t-shirt styled as a 1970s action movie poster. Matt took issue with how his face looked in the design, claiming it appeared “melty” and that he looked like he had facial scars or a syndrome. The extended back-and-forth included Bob offering to add an eye patch, Matt’s wife texting concern, and debates about whether Matt should remain the villain or switch roles. Bob defended his artistic choices while Matt continued to joke that Bob was getting revenge for something.

The show featured several interesting callers, including “Bob the Adventurer” who had traveled extensively around the world including two trips to Kathmandu, Nepal, and visits to Everest Base Camp. His bragging about world travel prompted the hosts to sarcastically list local Texas destinations like Wimberley, Bastrop, and the Chili’s in Marble Falls. The contrast between exotic international travel and staying local with family responsibilities became a running theme.

Discussion turned to potential live events, including Chewy’s long-planned Blood In Blood Out 30th anniversary screening. Matt encouraged him to think bigger than his original modest plans, suggesting they could draw hundreds or even a thousand fans with proper promotion and setup including a lote stand and raspa guy. They also discussed the possibility of screening Roadhouse 2, a straight-to-DVD sequel from 2006 that none of them knew existed until a listener called in.

The show concluded with promotion for upcoming Moon Tower Comedy Festival interviews and their own 4/20 show at 4:20 PM. Chewy casually mentioned having lunch with Tesla Dan at Palazzo on Friday, revealing it only in the final minutes. The hosts promoted upcoming interviews with Revival Cycles about the hand-built motorcycle show and the Archangels about their charity event, while continuing to joke about the controversial t-shirt design that would soon be available for purchase.