🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 06-02-2023

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Kim’s tacos – described as “so juicy” (05:40)
• Michelada mentioned (06:45)
• Toothpaste discussed as potentially dangerous/consumable (20:37-22:01)
• Ken’s tacos – described as having “ginormous breakfast tacos” for about three bucks (45:30-46:00)
• Big Papa’s at El Dorado – claimed as “the best breakfast taco” with a fried egg (45:45)
• Pizza mentioned in context of Bob’s upcoming work with Fuego Grills (46:20)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• AC has been out in the studio for three days (03:38)
• Bob booked a pharmaceutical commercial for erectile dysfunction (11:47-12:10, 47:25)
• Bob booked a role in a movie with Michael Sharone (11:47)
• A comedian was supposed to come in yesterday but was a no-show (15:35-16:30)
• Kids are out of school for summer (02:14)

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

• Top 10 Dangerous Objects We Use Every Day (17:51-24:40):
• Knife
• Car
• Toothpaste (unexplained danger)
• Scissors
• Oven
• Bandage (unexplained danger)
• Door
• Plastic bag
• Umbrella

Note: The hosts also mentioned they had “Top Five Ketchups” and “Top Five Tom Cruise Movies” as options but didn’t use them.

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• “I feel like my genetics are triggering. I feel like the Aztec warrior that’s sweating.” – Chewy about the heat (04:01)
• Discussion about having a foam party in the studio with no AC (04:52-05:30)
• “The bad man’s gone now. He’s dead. He’s been decapitated. He’s in a volcano somewhere. He at the very least has the squirts.” – Bob about Matt being absent (09:10-09:20)
• Bob’s introduction style: “Would you put on some Frank Ocean or something? Oh, come on. What was it? I think everybody can guess this one. Some of our favorites… outcasts.” (04:20)
• “I booked it. That’s what we say in Hollywood when you get a role. You know, I booked it.” – Bob (11:47)
• Discussion about Bob’s wife’s knife-holding technique being dangerous (18:20-19:30)
• “You people have committed suicide in ovens back in the days of the old gas ovens.” – Chewy (21:00)
• Bob claiming he’s now “the only rock journalist left in the nation” (32:01)
• “Life is not imitating art in this case” – Bob about his erectile dysfunction commercial role (48:00)

Phone callers this portion:

• Multiple attempted calls from what appeared to be a butt dialer who called twice but never spoke (10:50-16:35). The hosts kept them on hold to see where it would go.

5 paragraph summary on Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob opened his Rock and Roll News segment by declaring it “International Foo Fighters Day” as the band released their 11th studio album titled “But Here We Are.” The project features frontman Dave Grohl’s handwritten lyrics and is shaped by tragic recent events including the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins and Grohl’s mother, Virginia Grohl. The album is dedicated to both, with the opening single “The Rescued” containing lyrics that reference sudden loss: “it came in a flash, it came out of nowhere, it happened so fast and then it was over.” Bob noted that if it wasn’t for artists like Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen, rock and roll would probably be “six feet under right now.”

Alanis Morissette is re-releasing her 2005 greatest hits album “The Collection” on vinyl for the first time, as a 2LP set. Bob explained that during the heyday of CDs, vinyl was nearly dead, and if albums were pressed on vinyl they were done in very limited quantities, making some early 90s records quite valuable now. The album will be available in basic black vinyl, a transparent grape (purple) version exclusive to Target, and a crystal clear version available at indie record stores. The collection covers Morissette’s career between 1995 and 2005.

Rod Stewart has declined to sell his music catalog to Hypnosis Songs Fund after two years of negotiations, despite the company having already acquired catalogs from Bruce Springsteen, Justin Bieber, and Lindsay Buckingham. Stewart stated it became “abundantly clear after much time and due diligence that this was not the right company to manage my song catalog, career, or legacy.” Bob speculated that Stewart wasn’t offered enough money, suggesting the number passed across the desk wasn’t acceptable. Stewart has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, though Bob noted he’s become “more of a lounge act now.”

Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover firmly shut down rumors of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore returning to the band, stating “not a chance” when asked about a possible reunion. Glover said the rumors don’t come from the band and questioned why they would even consider it, though he claimed to have “the utmost regard for Richie.” Bob noted this as typical “rock and roll speak” – contradictory statements that show underlying tension. Bob praised Deep Purple’s contribution to heavy metal, crediting them with bringing organ into the genre by patching it into Marshall stacks for distortion, creating their distinctive sound on classic albums like “Machine Head” and “Fireball.”

Bruce Springsteen received an unusual gift at a recent show when a fan named Nathan Colette held up a sign asking if he could give the Boss a copy of his thesis titled “Brilliant Disguises and Analysts of Masculinity Through the Works in Life, Bruce Springsteen.” Springsteen accepted the book on stage, looked at it, said it was “very nice,” then threw it behind the drum kit. The author reported being “on cloud nine for the rest of the show.” Bob’s Rock and Roll News Salute went to Leonardo Martinez, one of his regular contributors who sends him stories at [email protected].

Did anyone get a rock and roll shoutout/salute:

Yes, Leonardo Martinez received the Rock and Roll News Salute for being one of Bob’s regular reporters who sends him stories at [email protected] (42:30-43:00)

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

• Foo Fighters
• Journey
• Deep Purple
• Metallica (brief mention of upcoming movie theater live stream)
• Bruce Springsteen
• Alanis Morissette
• Iron Butterfly (briefly mentioned in comparison to Deep Purple)

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

The show opened with the team dealing with day three of no air conditioning in the studio, with Bob and Chewy embracing the heat and joking about having a party in the studio with Outcast playing. Chewy brought Kim’s tacos for the crew, which sparked discussion about the quality and size of their breakfast tacos compared to other local spots. Bob revealed he had booked two acting roles – one in a movie and one in a pharmaceutical commercial for erectile dysfunction, emphasizing that “life is not imitating art in this case.” He also discussed auditioning in new clothes from the Rack and finding New Balance shoes for $50 that appeared on GQ’s list of hip models.

The show addressed the absence of comedian who was scheduled to appear yesterday but was a no-show, with Bob noting he has no leverage over local comedians like Matt used to have. They expressed hope that Chris Tellez would actually show up for today’s scheduled appearance. Discussion turned to movies, with Bob praising the Gerard Butler film “Kandahar” directed by Rick Romanois, which he saw recently and wants to see again with his son. The hosts also discussed Christopher Nolan’s upcoming “Oppenheimer” movie, which is getting an R rating for “sexuality, nudity and profanity,” and features a cast including Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Rami Malek, and Emily Blunt.

The “Click Click Boom” segment featured a list of the top 10 dangerous everyday objects, including knives, cars, toothpaste, scissors, ovens, bandages, doors, plastic bags, and umbrellas. The hosts were particularly confused by the inclusion of toothpaste and bandages, with no explanations provided for why these items were considered dangerous. Bob demonstrated proper knife-holding technique, explaining how his wife used to make him nervous with her grip. Toward the end of this portion, Bob mentioned he’s moving into food content creation space, filming reels for Fuego Grills (a local company that ships globally) where he makes pizza and other dishes, planning to complement his vinyl-focused “United States of Analog” YouTube channel.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Taco Bell – Chris Tellez mentioned taking his dog to Taco Bell (01:20:20.257)
• McDonald’s – Bob discussed the automated drive-through voice asking about the mobile app (01:08:26.773 – 01:08:59.325)
• Costco hot dog – Referenced as an example of keeping prices stable (01:18:05.159)
• Snarf’s – Mentioned as a restaurant near the drag, where Chris Tellez has business meetings (01:31:05.762 – 01:31:15.193)
• Chips and salsa – Discussion about banning Mexican restaurants that don’t offer free chips and salsa (01:17:00.073)
• Ribs – Indian Steve mentioned having to give an entire rib to a dog at a restaurant (01:28:23.562 – 01:28:43.689)
• Spaghetti – Chris Tellez joked about eating spaghetti at the grocery store (01:14:28.008)
• Gogurt – Mentioned as something to eat in the car (01:18:16.076)
• Bananas – Example of people eating unpaid food while shopping (01:14:56.117)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Joe Biden falls at graduation ceremony (54:26.179 – 57:32.885) – Discussion of President Biden falling during a graduation ceremony, comparing it to previous falls
• City of Austin telework policy protest (59:00.465 – 01:03:06.832) – Austin City Council member Zoe Quadri addressed city employees protesting new telework policies requiring them to come into office; City Manager Jesus Garza directed non-executive staff to be in office minimum of three days starting in October, five days for some
• Travis County Parks Foundation event (52:22.022 – 54:18.048) – “For the Love of Parks” event at Richard Moya Park along Onion Creek in East Austin, featuring disc golf, musical performances, petting zoos, and food trucks

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “Will you be using the mobile app today?” – Bob discussing the McDonald’s automated drive-through (01:08:35.100)
• “Dad, you don’t have to speak to it.” – Bob’s son explaining the McDonald’s recording isn’t a real person (01:08:47.152)
• “You don’t crap where you eat.” – Robin, the maintenance worker, explaining why he doesn’t live in the apartment complex where he works (01:10:24.840)
• “I would ban all of my exes from being anywhere I’m going.” – Chris Tellez (01:23:20.006)
• “I’d ban murderers from my life. Can’t be murdered if you’re banned.” – Chris Tellez (01:23:31.068)
• “Short, short and men’s. That needs to be bad.” – Adam’s ban suggestion (01:29:41.200)
• “I’m a guy, a busy guy. I mean, spaghetti at the grocery store.” – Chris Tellez defending eating in grocery stores (01:14:28.008)

Phone callers this portion:

• Morgan (01:03:47.894) – Called about working remotely as an accountant, discussed work-from-home dynamics
• Chris (01:18:32.017) – Called about Metallica/Pantera concert tickets he won
• Robin (01:09:01.851) – Apartment maintenance worker discussing COVID work conditions and on-call duties
• Eastside/Esai (01:20:04.090) – Wanted to ban people calling during bits with unrelated questions and automated phone systems
• Kent (01:20:10.713) – Suggested banning government officials from serving more than two years
• Indian Steve (01:24:04.106) – Wanted to ban people bringing dogs to restaurants
• Jonathan (01:26:44.845) – Wanted to ban early morning meetings (6:30-10 AM)
• Brandon (01:28:10.647) – Wanted to ban people checking their entire order in the drive-through line
• Connor (01:29:06.166) – Wanted to ban the AM station
• Adam (01:29:37.894) – Wanted to ban short shorts on men

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

• Chris Tellez – Comedian guest who joined around 01:03:06.832, promoting his show “Shirt’s Golden” (actually the S-word) at The Ballroom at Spider House on Monday at 8 PM. The show has been running for 11 years and is the longest-running stand-up show in Austin. He’s performing with handpicked favorite comedians, and students get in for $5 (mention the radio show for $4.50).
• Nicky – Super fan from upstairs who brought the hosts a fan to help with the broken air conditioning (01:11:42.747)

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Broken air conditioning – Ongoing issue throughout the segment, with Nicky bringing them a fan
• Bob’s mystery car brand – Bob repeatedly refused to name the car brand with entitled drivers, leading to speculation it started with “T” or was Audi (01:15:42.893 – 01:16:47.177)
• Remote work debate – Extensive discussion about working from home vs. in office
• The awards – Multiple references to their “multi-platinum award-winning show” and awards displayed in the studio (01:20:18.968)
• Chris Tellez’s show name – Repeatedly censoring “Shirt’s Golden” as the S-word (01:12:46.218)

“This or That” segment:

Participant: The hosts and Chris Tellez

Question: “What would you ban if you knew you had the final say?” (01:13:56.465)

Answers:

• Chuy: Overdraft charges; all crushes from liking anybody else (01:14:08.922 – 01:14:32.648)
• Bob: People eating in grocery stores; ads on YouTube (01:14:56.117 – 01:17:31.015)
• Chris Tellez: All exes from being anywhere he’s going; murderers from his life (01:23:20.006 – 01:23:35.068)
• Chuy (additional): Mexican restaurants without free chips and salsa; increase of prices on products for five years (01:17:00.073 – 01:18:15.170)
• Caller suggestions: Early morning meetings, people checking orders in drive-throughs, short shorts on men, dogs at restaurants, government officials serving more than two years, automated customer service systems

5-Paragraph Summary:

The second third of the Matt & Bob show on June 2, 2023 featured extensive discussion about Matt’s upcoming appearance on a documentary about dangerous everyday items. Matt shared a story from the late 1990s about booking a Mercedes commercial for German television after an extremely brief 30-second audition where he didn’t even read lines. The commercial was shot on 360 with helicopter cameras circling the Pennybacker Bridge, featuring Matt with a pretend family in a Mercedes SUV. Despite the large production, he never saw the final commercial since it only aired on German television.

The show transitioned into local news coverage, including an event announcement for the Travis County Parks Foundation’s “For the Love of Parks” kickoff at Richard Moya Park. The hosts then discussed President Joe Biden falling at a graduation ceremony, analyzing the footage repeatedly like “the Zapruder film” and debating whether his leg gave out or went to sleep from standing at attention. This led to broader discussion about aging politicians and the physical demands of the presidency.

A significant portion of the show focused on City of Austin employees protesting new telework policies that would require them to return to the office. The discussion sparked an extensive debate among hosts and callers about remote work, with perspectives ranging from accountant Morgan who efficiently completes her work from home with time for errands, to maintenance worker Robin who had to work through COVID in hazmat suits. The conversation touched on work-life balance, productivity, traffic reduction, and the fairness of remote work policies across different types of jobs.

Comedian Chris Tellez joined as an in-studio guest, promoting his long-running stand-up show “Shirt’s Golden” at The Ballroom at Spider House. The segment evolved into the “Question of the Day” where hosts and callers discussed what they would ban if given final authority. Suggestions ranged from serious (overdraft charges, early morning meetings) to humorous (short shorts on men, people’s exes). A contentious topic emerged around dogs in restaurants, with Indian Steve advocating for a complete ban while Chris Tellez defended bringing his Australian Shepherd to patios.

The show maintained its characteristic blend of local Austin culture, current events, and interactive humor throughout this segment. Technical difficulties with phone lines and the ongoing air conditioning problems added authentic moments of chaos. The hosts demonstrated their knowledge of Austin geography while simultaneously admitting confusion about city versus county parks, exemplifying the show’s self-deprecating humor. The chemistry between the three Hispanic hosts—Matt, Bob (Fonseca), and Chuy—along with guest Chris Tellez created an engaging dynamic that balanced news discussion with comedy and community interaction.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (Last Third) – 06-02-2023

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:34:03 – Doritos mentioned (wasabi Doritos from Japan, nacho cheese Doritos)
• 01:34:07 – Wasabi Kit Kats from Japan discussed
• 01:34:38 – Ho-hos mentioned
• 01:34:57 – Discussion about free snacks from vending machines
• 02:10:29 – McDonald’s referenced in context of eating habits

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:31:45 – Japan producing vending machines that automatically offer free food if an earthquake hits (magnitude 5 or higher)
• 01:36:03 – Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth on Memorial Day at Aptos Creek on Rio del Mar State Beach
• 01:38:25 – Three teens (ages 16, 17, and 18) arrested for killing and eating a prized swan named Faye in New York village of Manlius on Memorial Day, claiming they thought it was a large duck
• 01:41:01 – Las Vegas strip club offering Golden Knights (NHL team) free lap dances for life as Stanley Cup incentive

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:32:48 – Japanese earthquake vending machines will also have radios to broadcast emergencies
• 01:37:05 – Mastodons generally roamed California from about 5-10 million years ago
• 01:37:05 – The mastodon tooth found was a foot-long molar from an adult Pacific mastodon
• 01:39:19 – After a swan loses its mate, the father swan can become aggressive when babies are reintroduced to the pond

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:43:06 – Discussion about Justin dropping off a care package including dominoes and vinyl records (Paul McCartney/Michael Jackson 45, George Harrison’s “Cloud Nine”, Jim Croce first press, Burt Bacharach albums, David Peel “Have a Marijuana” album)
• 01:46:46 – Playing and discussing the “Have a Marijuana” vinyl record from 1968
• 01:47:05 – Playing the “Chewie and the Man” theme song (created by former intern Dave) with two requests for it
• 01:48:00 – Extensive discussion about potential “Chewie and the Man” movie with $40 million budget, including casting ideas (Melissa Barrera, Robert Rodriguez, Rick Romanois directing, Martin Brothers building the car, various Austin personalities)
• 01:58:27 – Discussion about Chewie being a cat owner vs. Chris being a dog person
• 02:01:16 – Extended conversation about marijuana smoking habits, gym routines, and preferences (flower vs. oil)
• 02:10:05 – Manny from Army Navy store calls in with strong opinions about dogs in stores

Any callers this portion:

• 01:57:09 – Little Hickey calls offering to be in the Chewie and the Man movie (willing to play waitress, valet, or owner of a whorehouse)
• 02:05:20 – Justin calls discussing smoking habits and boredom
• 02:07:01 – Michael calls asking about which gym Chewie goes to
• 02:10:05 – Manny from Army Navy store calls about dogs in stores and marijuana legalization

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final third of the show began with a “Nod to the Odd” segment featuring unusual news stories from around the world. The hosts discussed Japan’s innovative earthquake vending machines that automatically dispense free food during natural disasters, sparking debate about whether this was humanitarian or simply protecting expensive equipment from looters. They also covered a woman finding an ancient mastodon tooth on a California beach and the disturbing story of three teenagers who killed and ate a village’s prized swan in New York, claiming they mistook it for a large duck.

A highlight of the show came when super fan Justin dropped off a care package containing dominoes for Chewie and several vinyl records for Bob, including a David Peel album called “Have a Marijuana” from 1968. The hosts played portions of the album on air, finding humor in the dated protest song. This led to playing the show’s “Chewie and the Man” theme song, performed by former intern Dave, which had been requested twice that morning.

The “Chewie and the Man” theme song sparked an extensive, entertaining discussion about turning the concept into an actual movie. Bob revealed he’d used ChatGPT to write a script and had already created a poster. The hosts enthusiastically discussed casting local Austin celebrities and personalities, planning for a $40 million budget, and recruiting talent like Robert Rodriguez, Rick Romanois, and the Martin Brothers. They discussed potential roles for various people including former interns, with Little Hickey even calling in to volunteer for a part.

The conversation shifted to a debate about pets when Chris Tellez questioned whether Chewie’s cat ownership affected his respect for him. Chris passionately advocated for dog ownership, describing dogs as great companions and social lubricants, while Chewie defended his cat and expressed reluctance about the responsibilities of dog ownership. This evolved into an extended discussion about marijuana smoking habits, with both Chewie and Chris sharing their routines, preferences for flower over oil, and experiences smoking before activities like working out.

The show concluded with several caller interactions, including Manny from the Army Navy store calling in with characteristically blunt opinions about not allowing dogs in his store due to potential flea infestations. Chris Tellez promoted his upcoming comedy show “Shirts Golden” (the other S-word) at Ballroom at Spider House on Monday at 8 PM and his recently released album “Some Dumb Guy Stuff” available on Spotify. The hosts thanked everyone and mentioned Matt would return Monday, presumably recovering from illness.