🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 05-10-2023 (First Third)

Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

No indication this was a Hot Dog Friday show.

Food items/restaurants were talked about?

Restaurants/Food Establishments:

• Tequila bar and grill in Round Rock (03:20)
• Leroy and Lewis – mentioned for sliders (10:57)
• Wendy’s – mentioned jokingly (14:19)
• Randalls on 620 – grocery store reference (25:00)

Food Items/Topics:

• Burgers – extensive discussion about burger content for Ali Khan’s visit (12:40-14:56)
• Sliders from Leroy and Lewis (10:57)
• Potato chips – Matt mentions his wife buying them while he’s trying to lose weight (21:00)
• Taco Bell and salad – mentioned by Chewy regarding diet (19:32)

News stories talked about during this portion?

Weight Loss Tips (14:25-22:00):

• Article by Julia Schaefer, personal trainer from Aspire Athletics Gym in Seattle
• Five tips for losing stubborn belly fat including compound exercises, cardio, diet changes, stress management/sleep, and creating habits vs. motivation

Texas House Bill 2127 (49:38-51:23):

• New legislation affecting home rule cities in Texas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso, Austin)
• Would limit local regulations and put state in charge of all cities
• Related to minimum wage disputes – some cities wanting to raise local minimum wage while state wants it aligned with federal minimum wage

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

The segment discussed weight loss tips from an article by personal trainer Julia Schaefer (14:25-22:00):

• Five essential tips to lose stubborn belly fat
• Prioritizing compound strength exercises
• Using cardio to accelerate fat loss
• Paying attention to diet and protein intake
• Mitigating stress with more sleep
• Ditching motivation and creating new habits instead

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

Opening Banter (00:09-01:45):

• Matt having trouble speaking: “Am I having another stroke? That’s two days in a row now.”
• Bob introduced as “the bong monster”
• Matt called “Austin’s own Paul Rudd”

Matching Shirts Moment (06:36-07:15):

• Matt and Bob accidentally wore the same company shirt to work
• Matt: “We look like the mom and dad at Disney who wear matching clothes.”

Mental Health Discussion (04:07-06:10):

• Chewy: “Adrienne was just shy, she wasn’t autistic, you know?”
• Discussion about how previous generation called depression “the sads” or being “mopey”

Spencer’s Shoes Story (08:00-09:10):

• Bob gave Spencer expensive shoes (J1s) that don’t fit him
• Bob: “All Nike’s hurt my feet. That’s not gonna stop me from being fashionable.”

Gene Pool Discussion (25:00-31:00):

• Matt’s theory about attractive women in wealthy neighborhoods having “jacked kids” because they married “uggamug and boring dudes”
• Discussion of “two negatives make a positive” with ugly couples having attractive children

Food Network Innuendo (11:26-12:00):

• Discussion about whether food stars have groupies
• Chewy: “Guy Fieri’s disgusting… He wears a shirt with fire on it!”
• Bob: “Diners, drive-ins, and Doug”

Were there any phone callers this portion?

Caller Contest Setup (47:00-49:00):

Contest announced for caller 27 at 512-834-0937 to win a giant teddy bear beanbag chair from Factory Mattress by saying “Happy Mother’s Day” – but no actual callers came through in this portion.

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

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment opened with a significant announcement: MTV News has shut down after 36 years as part of larger layoffs at parent company Paramount Global (32:02). The show, which launched in 1987 with Kurt Loder and became a trusted news source for Gen X and older millennials, featured correspondents like Tabitha Soren, Sue Chimpac, and Allison Stewart covering music, pop culture, and politics. Bob triumphantly declared himself the sole remaining rock and roll news reporter, having outlasted all competition including MTV News, claiming his success came from keeping things fun rather than getting too serious with the news coverage.

The segment covered several major rock news stories, starting with the re-release of Dave Grohl’s DG-335 Gibson guitar. The signature model, which sold out in both its 2007 and 2014 releases, is being revived by Gibson to coincide with the Foo Fighters’ new album and upcoming tour. Bob also shared the news that Bob Dylan is opening the Heavens Door Center in Louisville, Kentucky – a 144-year-old church converted into a bourbon tasting room, art museum, and live music venue for Dylan’s Heavens Door Spirits brand, joining the trend of rock stars creating vanity alcohol brands.

Dolly Parton’s highly anticipated rock album “Rockstar” received extensive coverage, with Bob revealing the complete list of celebrity appearances on the 30-song album set for release on November 17th. The impressive lineup includes Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Sting, Steve Perry, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Elton John, and Ann Wilson. The album will feature 21 cover songs and 9 originals, and Bob speculated it would be released as a triple vinyl or double CD set. He noted that Parton had initially been reluctant to accept her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination but has since fully embraced the rock genre.

Mike Campbell, former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist who replaced Lindsey Buckingham in Fleetwood Mac, expressed skepticism about the band’s future following Christine McVie’s death. Campbell told East Bay press, “I don’t really see that ship leaving port again” and noted that “Christine is gone now and Stevie is really busy.” Campbell currently plays with his own band, the Dirty Knobs, and performs surf rock with another group. Bob also covered Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Home Rule Records in Washington D.C. during Small Business Week, where she purchased vinyl from jazz artists Charles Mingus, Roy Ayers, and Louis Armstrong, promoting support for local record stores.

The segment concluded with Bob’s Rock and Roll News Salute to listener Claudia Sandoval-Sosa, who sent encouraging words to Bob via [email protected]. Bob thanked his “stringers” and fans for their support, declaring that listeners “backed the winner” now that MTV News has been eliminated as competition. He signed off with his signature line “Rock and Roll saved my life, I know it can save yours, you just gotta listen harder” and reminded everyone “it’s not VIP without B.O.B.” before heading to his waiting limousimo, ending with Chewy performing a Louis Armstrong impression of “What a Wonderful World.”

Did anyone get a rock and roll shoutout/salute?

Rock and Roll News Salute (44:52-46:15):

Claudia Sandoval-Sosa received the Rock and Roll News Salute for sending an encouraging email to Bob at [email protected]. Her message included: “I just want to send a big virtual hug and a fist bump to you. There’s no way to grieve or for how long. There’s no right or wrong. It’s going to be a roller coaster at times… The two knuckleheads in the room love you and are there for you. The listeners love you… Hang in there, baby.”

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

• Foo Fighters
• Nirvana
• Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
• Bruce Springsteen (mentioned as one of Bob’s favorite artists)
• Lou Reed (mentioned as one of Bob’s favorite artists)
• Fleetwood Mac
• The Dirty Knobs (Mike Campbell’s band)
• The Blue Stingrays (Mike Campbell’s surf rock band – name uncertain per Bob)
• Metallica (mentioned regarding rock star alcohol brands)

Jazz/Non-Rock Artists Mentioned:

• Charles Mingus
• Roy Ayers
• Louis Armstrong

Rock Stars/Artists Mentioned for Dolly Parton’s Album:

• Paul McCartney
• Ringo Starr
• Sting
• Steve Perry
• Stevie Nicks
• Joan Jett
• Elton John
• Ann Wilson
• Lindsey Buckingham
• Christine McVie

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

The show opened with Matt Bearden and Chewy welcoming listeners, with Bob Fonseca arriving late due to handling family responsibilities. The hosts wore matching company shirts by accident, leading to jokes about looking like coordinated Disney parents. Chewy discussed hanging out with Spencer (their occasional producer) and they talked about mental health, depression, and how previous generations handled these issues differently. The conversation evolved into a discussion about the defunding of mental health facilities and its correlation with rising imprisonment rates, with Matt clarifying he had initially misstated it was about mass shootings.

A major focus of this portion centered on weight loss, triggered by Matt’s announcement that he’d lost 15 pounds in a month but hit a plateau. The hosts discussed five essential tips from personal trainer Julia Schaefer, including compound exercises, cardio, proper diet with increased protein, stress management through sleep, and creating lasting habits rather than relying on motivation. The conversation included banter about new weight loss medications, with comparisons made to how people were more hesitant about COVID vaccines than experimental weight loss drugs. They also discussed the societal implications of everyone potentially becoming attractive through medical interventions, debating whether this would create a better or worse world.

The show promoted upcoming guests, including comedian Dusty Slay who is performing at the Paramount Theater in what appears to be his first Austin visit, and Food Network personality Ali Khan who now works as the official burger reporter for Texas Highways magazine. Matt explained his friendship with Khan developed through mutual friend Mike McCray, and that Khan would be visiting during Question of the Day to ask the audience for help with a burger-related project. The hosts also conducted a Mother’s Day giveaway sponsored by Factory Mattress, offering a large memory foam beanbag chair (valued at $300) to caller 27 who says “Happy Mother’s Day.” Intern Abigail was acknowledged as she approaches her last day, with Matt noting how she’d come out of her shell during the semester. The segment ended with a discussion of Texas House Bill 2127, which would limit home rule cities’ abilities to create local regulations, particularly around minimum wage laws.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (05-10-2023) – Second Third

Food Items/Restaurants Discussed

• 5280 Burger (Mopac and Steck area) – large burger on a stick, homemade ketchup, owners have connections to El Arroyo
• Specs (Mopac and 71 location, also north location) – seven-layer burger with fried chicken breast, bacon, about a foot tall, approximately $13, has a cafeteria/grill with alcohol tastings
• Diego Burger at Starlight Theater (Terlingua) – big burger with eggs and bacon
• El Regio/El Rojillo – Mexican hamburger with ham and grilled pineapple, served with tres leches cake
• Crown and Anchor – mentioned as having a great burger Ali tried
• Jewboy Burgers – favorite of caller Michael, Mo’s restaurant from El Paso, also has sliders and sub shop
• Salt and Thyme – Ali’s favorite “fancy burger”
• Clarkson Austin – expensive restaurant with steak connoisseur’s burger available at happy hour
• Amber Fire (East Round Rock, 79 and 110) – double beef, double bacon, double cheeseburger with fries, about six inches tall
• Ghost Town Burgers (Manor, off Litter Grove) – mom-and-pop operation in a shack at a Halloween attraction/movie set location
• San Angelo restaurants – mentioned having Tex-Mex burgers including “Los Campiñones” with cheese enchiladas on top
• Round Rock Donuts – used as burger buns in homemade burger experiment
• Heinz ketchup – discussed as superior to homemade versions

News Stories Discussed

51:29-53:38 – State Legislation:

• Texas House voting 147-0 to expel Representative Brian Slayton for sexual misconduct with a 19-year-old intern
• Slayton previously had trouble hitting on a UT student
• He’s known for passing “groomer laws” while being accused himself
• He resigned but they voted to expel him anyway, making him only the second person ever expelled from Texas House
• Discussion of state attempting to override city ordinances regarding stoplights, funding, streets
• Conservative legislators may not support this as it could get them “unelected”

55:03-56:57 – TxTag Billing Issues:

• Texas Tech having billing problems (discussed week prior, now hitting mainstream news)
• KXAN doing investigation
• CTRMA distancing themselves from TxTag billing
• Three-way “Spider-Man finger pointing” between entities about who’s responsible

56:33-57:47 – East Austin Duck Girl:

• Reddit posts about woman wearing duck head costume walking around East Austin
• Compared to underwear guy who used to run/bike around
• Matt advocates for more “weird Austin” and less focus on “paddle boarding and trying to get laid”
• Nostalgia for spam festivals, tug of war, kite festivals

Interesting Facts Shared

• 59:20-1:00:09 – Pablo Picasso had his last child at 83 years old
• 1:00:09 – Robert De Niro is 79 years old and just had his seventh child
• 1:02:15 – Alec Baldwin also still having children at older age
• 1:03:02 – Robert De Niro hasn’t had a child since the 1990s before this recent one
• 1:03:50 – De Niro’s archives are at the Harry Ransom Center at UT
• 1:05:26 – Tesla Dan (local figure) had a child around age 67-68
• 1:14:30-1:14:52 – Burger meat ratio: Ali prefers 75-25 (meat to fat) at minimum over 80-20
• 1:29:43 – Most Tex-Mex restaurants have burgers either on menu or as off-menu items
• 1:30:51 – San Angelo restaurants double toast both sides of burger buns like a torta and use Montreal steak seasoning in addition to salt and pepper

Toxic Tuesday Segment

Topic: Robert De Niro having a baby at age 79

Timestamp: 58:20-1:07:18

Hosts’ Takes:

• Bob: Concerned about the practicality – best case scenario De Niro might have 10 years with the child. Questions whether De Niro is “depriving” the child. Asks about the mother’s age and whether it was accidental.
• Matt: Initially deflects judgment, says “we are not here to judge” and suggests celebrating a new father. Points out progressives might accuse them of age-shaming. Notes De Niro is prolific in his work (20 movies in last decade plus one baby). Eventually acknowledges if regular person did this, community would call them “gross and disgusting.”
• Chewy: Questions if there are side effects to having a “blue pill baby.” Wonders why men keep doing this and calls it “disgusting.” Suggests if men could eliminate sexual impulse, “we would have flying cars” and everyone would be with their soulmates.
• Abby (producer): Takes neutral stance – “I don’t feel anything towards that.” Suggests maybe it was unexpected and unintentional.

Additional Context:

• De Niro revealed the baby news while promoting his movie “About My Father”
• He interrupted reporter who said he had six kids to correct her that he now has seven
• Had six children over a 10-year period, then stopped until now
• Comparison made to Picasso having children into his 80s
• Discussion of whether vasectomy reversal or accident was involved
• Reference to De Niro movie “Dirty Grandpa” as ironic given the situation
• His girlfriend Tiffany Chin met him on the set of “The Intern” (2015)
• Her age could not be determined during the show

Phone Callers

Robert (1:22:07) – Has property in Terlingua, recommended Diego Burger at Starlight Theater, confirmed Terlingua hosts big chili festival every November

Donnie (1:23:53) – Asked Ali’s opinion on stuffed burgers (like Juicy Lucy with cheese or peppers inside)

Jonas (1:25:21) – Recommended Specs restaurant burger with fried chicken breast, bacon, seven layers, about a foot tall, around $13

Lil’ Hickey (1:28:22) – Recommended Mexican hamburger at El Regio/El Rojillo with ham and grilled pineapple, tres leches cake

Pest Control Chris (1:32:26) – Recommended Ghost Town burger in Manor off Litter Grove (his grandfather built the shack), calling from Houston during flooding

Michael (1:34:24) – Just released from Del Valle jail (not prison), already has new job, recommended Jewboy Burgers as his favorite in Austin

Oz/Ozzie (1:38:25) – First time caller, recommended Amber Fire food truck in East Round Rock (79 and 110) with double beef, double bacon, double cheeseburger

Guests in Studio

Ali Khan – Food Network/Cooking Channel personality, writer, and “Burger Editor” for Texas Highways Magazine

Background:

• Born to immigrant parents from “the village”
• Grew up in St. Louis where parents called him “Alex”
• Started going by Ali in college
• Moved to Austin in 2015 from Los Angeles
• Previously hosted shows including “Cheap Eats”
• Realized he didn’t need to live in LA anymore once he started traveling for TV work
• Has covered burgers for a long time, started with “bang for your burger” concept in LA
• Now travels Texas covering burgers for Texas Highways Magazine

Current Project – Burger Categories for Texas Highways:

• Wide Load/Oversized Load – Massive burgers where your name goes on the wall if you finish (5-7 pounders, or more reasonable 1.5 pound triples)
• Burgers with Bling – Expensive burgers with caviar, gold leaf, Wagyu beef, or even Dom Perignon
• Spicy Burgers – Super hot varieties
• Tex-Mex on a Burger – Discovered in San Angelo, includes burgers with cheese enchiladas, jalapeños (pickled, raw, or grilled)
• Midnight Cravings – Dessert burgers, including one with fried ice cream sandwich

Personal Preferences:

• Prefers 75-25 meat-to-fat ratio (or fattier)
• Sweet talks H-E-B butchers to get custom grinds
• Loves Heinz ketchup over homemade versions
• Favorite Austin burger: Salt and Thyme
• Also loves Jewboy Burgers, Clarkson Austin’s burger

Recurring Jokes/Gags

• Matt’s pronunciation of Ali’s name – Struggles with saying “Ali” vs “Olly” due to Texas drawl, keeps apologizing and trying to get it right
• Jealousy over Ali’s job – Hosts repeatedly express anger/jealousy that Ali gets paid to drive around Texas eating burgers as “Burger Editor”
• Bob’s vasectomy references – Multiple mentions throughout of Bob having had a vasectomy
• Robert De Niro’s “dong juice” – Awkward conversation about whether De Niro’s collection at UT includes biological samples
• Chewy’s eating ability – Matt describes Chewy’s astronomical appetite, ability to eat multiple “biggies in one day,” how dates don’t work out because he forgets others exist when eating
• Daniel’s burger theory – Former producer’s insistence that double burgers don’t work because meat patties need “airflow” between them; would only eat them with bread separating the patties
• “We are not here to judge” – Bob’s repeated phrase about De Niro situation while clearly judging
• Texas Highways hiring a Californian transplant – Matt’s mock outrage that magazine hired someone from LA to cover Texas burgers (though Ali is originally from St. Louis)

“This or That” Segment

Who was asked: Ali Khan

Timestamp: 1:18:02-1:18:42

Question: Preference on burger meat ratio

Answer: Ali prefers 75-25 (meat to fat) at minimum, rather than the more common 80-20 ratio. Bob expressed surprise and asked if you have to specially request that from butchers. Ali confirmed you need to be friends with the butcher and “sweet talk” them, specifically mentioning sweet-talking the H-E-B butcher.

Five Paragraph Summary

The middle portion of this May 10, 2023 episode of the Matt & Bob Show featured extensive discussion of both local news and an in-studio visit from Food Network personality Ali Khan. The news segment covered significant Texas political developments, including the historic 147-0 vote to expel Representative Brian Slayton for sexual misconduct with a 19-year-old intern, making him only the second person ever expelled from the Texas House. Matt also discussed ongoing TxTag billing issues that have escalated to mainstream news coverage, with multiple entities pointing fingers at each other about who’s responsible for the problems. On a lighter note, they covered the “East Austin Duck Girl,” a person walking around East Austin wearing a duck head costume, which Matt celebrated as a return to Austin’s weird roots.

The show’s Toxic Tuesday segment focused on 79-year-old Robert De Niro announcing he just had his seventh child. The hosts debated whether this was appropriate, with Bob expressing concern about De Niro potentially having only ten years with the child and questioning whether it was accidental. Matt initially tried to remain neutral, suggesting they shouldn’t age-shame a new father, though he acknowledged that if a regular person did this they’d be called “gross and disgusting.” Chewy questioned whether there are side effects from “blue pill babies” and wondered why men continue doing this at advanced ages. The discussion included comparisons to Pablo Picasso having children into his 80s and local figure Tesla Dan having a child in his late 60s.

The main attraction of this segment was special guest Ali Khan, who serves as the “Burger Editor” for Texas Highways Magazine. The hosts expressed intense jealousy over Ali’s job, which involves driving around Texas eating hamburgers and writing about them. Ali, who moved to Austin from Los Angeles in 2015 after realizing he didn’t need to live in LA while traveling for his Food Network shows, discussed his current project categorizing Texas burgers into several types: oversized load burgers (massive challenge burgers), burgers with bling (expensive varieties with caviar or gold leaf), spicy burgers, Tex-Mex burgers (including ones with enchiladas on top), and midnight cravings (dessert burgers with ice cream sandwiches).

The show opened up phone lines for listeners to recommend burgers Ali should try, generating numerous calls with suggestions. Callers recommended everything from a seven-layer burger at Specs liquor store (which has a cafeteria serving foot-tall burgers with fried chicken breast for $13) to Ghost Town Burgers in Manor, to a Mexican hamburger at El Regio featuring ham and grilled pineapple. One particularly memorable caller was Michael, who had called the show from jail and was now out and already employed again, recommending Jewboy Burgers as his favorite. The conversation revealed interesting facts about Texas burger culture, including that most Tex-Mex restaurants serve burgers either on the menu or as well-known off-menu items.

Throughout the segment, the hosts and Ali discussed burger philosophy, including Ali’s preference for 75-25 meat-to-fat ratios, his love of Heinz ketchup over homemade versions, and various burger construction techniques he’s discovered around Texas. They touched on everything from San Angelo restaurants that double-toast buns like tortas and use Montreal steak seasoning, to experimental burgers using Round Rock Donuts as buns. The segment showcased both Ali’s expertise and genuine passion for burger culture while generating an extensive list of restaurants for him to visit, demonstrating the deep connection Texans have with their regional burger traditions and the enthusiasm locals have for sharing their favorite spots.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (Final Third – 05-10-2023)

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:39:00-01:42:00 – Discussion of burger toppings, bacon quality, brioche buns, and patty searing techniques
• 01:40:45 – Burger King’s bacon criticized for being “ultra-limp” and see-through
• 01:41:23 – Burger King closing 400 stores mentioned
• 01:42:23 – Dam Grill at Lake Buchanan, off Highway 29 – works burger with cheese, grilled onions, mushrooms, jalapeños on toasted sweet bun
• 01:43:00 – Castell General Store – hamburgers only on Saturdays at lunch, described as incredible
• 01:43:20 – Cooper’s Barbecue in Llano mentioned as landmark
• 01:44:04 – Crowded Anchor burger mentioned
• 01:44:23-01:45:45 – Silver Medal discussed extensively for their smash burgers and two-for-one chili dogs on Thursdays, described as “top three in the entire city burger”
• 01:45:45 – Egg Cracker Day mentioned for putting toppings on bottom bun
• 01:46:58 – Leroy and Lewis Barbecue – Ali Khan made sliders with them at the backyard
• 01:54:17-01:54:40 – Manny offers to cook ribeyes on his smoker, so tender “you could just suck on it”
• 02:18:18 – Jarritos soda collaboration with Nike sneakers discussed
• 02:19:25 – Caden (Bob’s son) was in a Jarritos television commercial
• 02:21:15 – Menudo and pozole mentioned as part of Chewy’s diet

Guests on the show:

• 01:39:00-01:47:20 – Ali Khan (AliKhanEats.com) – Food Network personality, host of “Cheap Eats,” food writer for Texas Highways Magazine, burger expert discussing Austin’s best burgers
• 01:55:15-02:13:30 – Dusty Slay – Comedian promoting his show at the Paramount Theatre in Austin (August), discussed his background, sobriety, pesticide sales career, and comedy journey

Any callers this portion:

• 01:42:03 – Oz called about Amber Fire burger
• 01:42:23 – John called about Dam Grill at Lake Buchanan
• 01:53:10 – Manny called offering to cook steaks on his smoker

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:45:15 – Ali Khan explained the “wrap hold” technique – wrapping burgers in paper after cooking helps recreate the kinetic experience of a busy flat top
• 01:45:52 – Shredded lettuce solves burger stability problems better than whole leaf
• 01:45:52 – Putting toppings on the bottom bun (bottomings) helps burger stability
• 01:48:38 – Leanne Morgan added a second show at ACL Live Theater due to demand
• 01:57:35 – Dusty Slay filmed every comedy set since he started to capture material
• 02:00:00 – Dusty was going to join the Army in 2001, would have shipped off in August 2001, just before 9/11
• 02:05:09 – Nashville is a perfect central location for touring – many cities within 8 hours drive
• 02:08:15 – Dusty described pesticide sales wars – would destroy competitors’ displays and throw shelves in trash compactors
• 02:19:29 – Bob’s son Caden was in a Jarritos commercial and a Walmart commercial

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:40:00-01:40:30 – Bob’s passionate rant about bacon: “if you’re just gonna put two ultra thin, limp, soggy, wasteful pieces of bacon on there…I won’t even have sex with that burger”
• 01:45:30-01:46:00 – Chewy’s demand for “burger law and order” – he keeps his remote controls in a row on the coffee table
• 01:50:15-01:51:30 – Bob’s competitive jealousy toward Ali Khan, worrying Ali will become his new wingman instead of Matt
• 01:54:17 – Manny’s suggestive description of his tender steak: “you could just suck on it and it’ll fall apart”
• 02:08:00-02:10:30 – Dusty’s hilarious stories about pesticide sales wars with Scott’s representatives, destroying their displays
• 02:22:00 – Chewy’s outrage about not getting the Nike x Jarritos sneakers, demanding preferential treatment for Hispanic customers

Any predictions made during this portion:

• 01:48:30 – Bob predicts Ali Khan will leave them for movies: “All the big stars do”
• 01:50:30 – Matt predicts their friendship with Ali will be: “You and I is always number one and number two…Ollie’s the side”

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final third of the show featured two major guest interviews focused on food and comedy. Ali Khan from the Food Network joined the hosts to discuss Austin’s best burgers, fielding calls from listeners about hidden gems like the Dam Grill at Lake Buchanan and Castell General Store. The conversation revealed Ali’s expertise in burger construction, including techniques like the “wrap hold” and the benefits of shredded lettuce over whole leaves. Matt took Ali to Silver Medal, a local spot known for hot dogs but hiding a “top three in the city” burger, which became the subject of another article Ali is writing about smash burgers.

The burger discussion sparked passionate debates among the hosts about proper burger construction and bacon quality. Bob delivered a memorable rant about “ultra-thin, limp, soggy” bacon, declaring he “won’t even have sex with that burger.” Chewy revealed his need for “burger law and order,” admitting his OCD extends to keeping remote controls in perfect rows on his coffee table. The conversation also covered the importance of burger stability, with Ali explaining how placing toppings on the bottom bun and using shredded lettuce can prevent structural collapse.

Comedian Dusty Slay called in to promote his upcoming Paramount Theatre show in August, sharing his remarkable journey from Alabama to Nashville. He revealed he nearly joined the Army in 2001 but was arrested for underage drinking and marijuana possession (which he insists wasn’t his), missing his ship-off date of August 2001 – just before 9/11. After getting sober in 2012, Dusty pivoted his career during COVID by embracing TikTok and learning video editing, which helped elevate his profile significantly. He’s now recording a new special and has been filming every set since he started comedy to capture spontaneous moments.

The most entertaining portion of Dusty’s interview involved his decade-long career selling pesticides, which he described as an actual war zone in Home Depot and Lowe’s stores. He detailed his battles with Scott’s representatives, admitting to destroying their displays, throwing their shelves in trash compactors, and engaging in territorial disputes over end-cap locations. One store manager particularly hated him, eventually becoming so frustrated she ripped his display off the wall and threw it in the trash. Dusty explained his sales technique of standing in stores and convincing customers his generic brand had higher active ingredients at lower prices, getting internally angry when people chose name brands despite his “real logic.”

Throughout the show, the hosts’ dynamic remained entertaining with Bob’s competitive jealousy toward Ali Khan (“I think we have more things in common…he’s gonna be my new wingman”), Chewy’s outrage over missing out on Nike x Jarritos sneakers (demanding preferential treatment for Hispanic customers), and ongoing banter about their various Latino credentials. Manny called in offering to cook ribeyes on his smoker with a suggestive description that made everyone uncomfortable. The show ended with plans to give away Aerosmith tickets using “Jarritos” (with rolled R’s) as the code word, and mentions of upcoming interviews with comedian Greg Warren and a movie screening invitation from a director at AFI.