🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show – 06-20-2023

Food items/restaurants talked about:

00:50 – 07:45 – Bob’s Diet Discussion:

• Noom diet program
• 700 calories consumed first day
• Bananas
• Two ounces of pasta with quarter cup of sauce and parmesan
• Starting weight: 168 pounds, goal weight: 160 pounds (wife prefers 160, not 155)

05:40 – 06:00 – Birthday Dinner Discussion:

• Bob looking for restaurant for wife’s birthday
• Mentioned Cheddar’s (jokingly)
• Chili’s (mentioned in context of casual dining)

26:00 – 27:45 – Country Song “Parked by the Lake”:

• Discussion about Dean Summerwind/Gary Floater

42:00 – 48:30 – Bob’s Home Eating vs Wife’s Dining:

• Bob mentioned eating “beanie weenies and Paul Newman pizzas” at home
• Wife goes to “every great restaurant in the city”
• Discussion about wife’s business dinners and going out with girlfriends

Click Click Boom segment (13:02 – 21:43):

The segment covered “12 Huge Clichés in Rock and Metal Lyrics” from Loudwire:

• “We own this town” – A Day to Remember (“New Jersey Legion Iced Tea”), compared to pop’s “We Built This City”
• “Pain is pleasure/Pleasure is pain” – Three Days Grace (“Pain”), Sum 41 (“Pain for Pleasure”), Motionless in White, Judas Priest
• “Dancing with the devil” – Machine Gun Kelly (“Lonely”), Breaking Benjamin, Motorhead (“Ace of Spades”)
• “We will rise” – Skillet (“Rise”), Lamb of God (“Again We Rise”)
• “Burn it down” – Slipknot, Fever 33, Silverstein; compared to “The Roof is on Fire”
• “Practice what you preach” – Megadeth (“Burning Bridges”), Metallica (“Holier Than Thou”)
• “I hate you” – Counterparts, Giotto’s, Miss May I

Funny moments or memorable quotes:

02:37 – 03:37 – Chuy’s elaborate introduction of Bob Fonseca, describing him as “certified, votified, justified, chicken fried, sexified”

05:00 – 06:00 – Discussion about Bob’s weight with suggestion to “sit on the postage scale” to see “how many stamps you’re worth”

10:00 – 11:30 – Conversation about putting tin foil on windows, with Bob joking “That’s because you were growing weed” and discussing whether to “reuse the window foil”

13:30 – Matt wanting to see Bob “jacked” like Schwarzenegger or “Tulsa King’d up”

22:00 – 24:00 – Discussion about writing a country song, with Chuy saying “I feel like I could write a country song and get an award for it…with just a slight disrespect”

25:00 – 27:00 – Playing and discussing Dean Summerwind’s satirical country song “Parked by the Lake” which repeats the phrase about being parked by a lake 80 miles from Santa Fe

45:00 – 48:30 – Bob’s admission about getting jealous of his wife going out on her birthday eve, with Matt pointing out “to be able to make her birthday about you so quickly and easily is really a talent”

Phone callers:

No phone callers during this portion of the show.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment (31:02 – 41:52):

Bob Fonseca delivered his signature “Rock and Roll News” segment with his characteristic theatrical style. The segment began with Bob warning listeners that “rock and roll news isn’t always pretty” and brought “much sorrow.”

The first major story involved Texas Senator Ted Cruz bizarrely conflating Pat Benatar with President Biden and “murdering children.” Cruz had misunderstood Benatar’s 1980 song “Hell is for Children,” which was actually written about the horrors of child abuse, not celebrating it. Cruz seemingly connected the song to far-right QAnon conspiracies. Benatar’s response to Cruz was a simple two-word reply that Bob suggested was “F you, Ted Cruz.” Bob expressed frustration with politicians involving themselves in rock and roll, stating “Stay out of rock and roll” and noting it “never gone well for anyone when politicians get involved in rock and roll.”

The second Ted Cruz story was older, from November, involving Cruz requesting free tickets to a Nine Inch Nails concert in Irving, Texas. Trent Reznor reportedly gave Cruz the same two-word response as Benatar. Cruz later denied the story, calling it “fake news.” Bob emphasized this was unprecedented to have two Ted Cruz stories in rock and roll news.

Other stories included Arctic Monkeys potentially canceling their Glastonbury headline slot due to lead singer Alex Turner suffering from acute laryngitis. The band had already canceled a Dublin show. Bob expressed his desire to attend Glastonbury, describing the festival atmosphere and more agreeable weather compared to Texas.

Joe Perry suggested there might be another Aerosmith album, though they’re currently focused on touring. Bob wondered if Perry was depressed about Disney removing the Aerosmith roller coaster from their park. In the “Rock and Roll News Senior” segment (aimed at older listeners heading to pickleball), Bob discussed Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door Whiskey launching its second installment in the decade series – a ten-year-old straight rye whiskey retailing for $99.99. Bob jokingly requested listeners pool money to buy him a bottle for his “Japanese quesadilla bar.”

The segment concluded with a “Rock and Roll News Salute” to security guard Tommy and his girlfriend Aida, who both lost their fathers within a week. Bob, having experienced similar loss with his mother, offered condolences and praised their fathers for raising good people. Bob closed with his signature line about being “rock’s last great reporter” and how “rock and roll saved my life.”

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

39:45 – 41:52 – Rock and Roll News Salute given to:

• Tommy (afternoon security guard) and his girlfriend Aida, who both lost their fathers within a week
• Bob mentioned he understood their pain having lost his mother this year
• Praised both fathers for raising “great kids” and “good people”

Bands talked about during Bob’s Rock and Roll News:

• Pat Benatar
• Nine Inch Nails (Trent Reznor)
• Arctic Monkeys (Alex Turner)
• Aerosmith (Joe Perry)
• Bob Dylan
• Megadeth
• Metallica
• A Day to Remember
• Three Days Grace
• Sum 41
• Motionless in White
• Judas Priest
• Machine Gun Kelly
• Breaking Benjamin
• Big Daddy Kane (hip-hop reference)
• Motorhead
• Skillet
• Lamb of God
• Slipknot
• Fever 33
• Silverstein

3-paragraph summary (excluding Rock and Roll News):

The show opened with Bob and Chuy discussing the extreme heat in Austin, with temperatures expected to reach 105 degrees. Bob announced it was his wife Jennifer’s birthday and discussed his first day on the Noom diet, revealing he weighed 168 pounds and aims to reach 160. The conversation shifted to Bob’s workout routine, including boxing, medicine ball work, and circuit training, with Chuy discussing shadow boxing with four-pound weights. Matt arrived late, not feeling well and experiencing body pain and shivers without fever, expressing paranoia about having another health issue.

The hosts engaged in the “Click Click Boom” segment, exploring common clichés in rock and metal lyrics from a Loudwire article. They discussed phrases like “we own this town,” “pain is pleasure,” “dancing with the devil,” and “burn it down,” comparing them to pop and hip-hop equivalents. This led to an extended conversation about country music, with the hosts listening to Dean Summerwind’s satirical song “Parked by the Lake.” Bob and Chuy contemplated writing their own country song, with Chuy claiming he could write one worthy of CMT Awards “with just a slight disrespect,” noting how formulaic modern country music has become with its mentions of beer, whiskey, blue jeans, and mom.

The show took a personal turn when Bob confessed to having an unexpected bout of jealousy the previous night when his wife dressed up to go out with her girlfriends for a pre-birthday dinner. He admitted to reverting to feelings he hadn’t experienced since his early 30s, describing how attractive she looked with heels, military-style outfit, lip gloss, and cologne. Bob acknowledged making her birthday about himself by complaining that he stays home eating “beanie weenies and Paul Newman pizzas” while she goes to all the great restaurants in the city. Matt pointed out that Bob’s ability to make his wife’s birthday about himself was quite a talent, while also suggesting Bob’s wife might put more effort into going out with him if he were more fun and less paranoid about going places.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Conveyor belt sushi place (50:53)
• Grandies restaurant (52:51)
• Ojos Locos (52:57)
• Serenis/Kalachi Den/Kalachi Pit (53:52-54:39)
• Red Baron frozen pizza (53:46)
• Silver Medal restaurant – two for one deal mentioned (01:25:42)
• Amy’s Ice Cream on the corner (01:08:28)
• Waterloo Records mentioned (01:08:28)

News Stories Discussed

• House Bill 2127 (54:09-58:05): Governor signed law preventing local governments from having laws more strict than state laws in areas including labor and environment. This eliminates Austin’s mandatory water breaks every four hours for outdoor workers, eviction moratoriums, and predatory lending protections.
• Teresa Taylor’s passing (01:00:26-01:08:46): Drummer for Butthole Surfers died at 60 from lung illness. She was famous for appearing in the movie “Slacker” as the character trying to sell Madonna’s pap smear.
• Remote workers co-working group (58:58-01:00:00): Someone on Reddit is looking to form a group of remote workers to work together in a Central Austin office.

Interesting Facts Shared

• The movie “Slacker” came out in 1990 and was filmed in Austin (01:06:01)
• Rick Linklater’s “Slacker” influenced independent filmmaking, including Kevin Smith’s “Clerks” (01:06:16)
• 6th and Lamar used to be considered “hell and gone from downtown” with closed used car lots, Henna Chevrolet, and KVET radio station (01:08:13-01:08:46)
• Gibby from Butthole Surfers used to have a night shift on 101X (01:00:42)

Toxic Tuesday Segment

Topic: Chewie’s father’s girlfriend’s friend texted asking if she could “borrow” Chewie’s father for sex (01:11:05-01:27:22)

Hosts’ Take:

• Matt suggested this might indicate the women have shared partners before
• Bob said all three parties would have to consent, and since the girlfriend isn’t on board, it’s over
• Discussion centered on whether this request should end the friendship
• Callers weighed in that it would be hurtful and the friendship should probably end
• The question posed: Should the girlfriend allow it? Would it end the friendship? Why?

Phone Callers

• Steven (01:18:01): Suggested that if the friend was bold enough to ask, maybe they’ve shared partners before
• Tony (with an i) (01:19:24): Said she would be devastated if a friend asked to have sex with her husband; mentioned her husband is “extremely handsome” and she’s had to “fight girls off 23 years”

Funny or Memorable Quotes

• “I should be happy that you are attractive. Yes, you should. I should celebrate that fact.” (50:09)
• “She would have had to duck to get out of that door last night. I didn’t even know they made heels that high.” (53:03)
• “You are not physically equipped to do what you need to do tonight.” (51:47)
• “I don’t know why she puts up with me. She doesn’t.” (53:23)
• “Well, then she’s probably too stupid to know where you’re taking her.” (52:26) – referring to Bob’s wife being Czech
• “You saved it already by getting her pregnant.” (53:35)
• “I looked into this because you asked me about it yesterday. Chewie and I didn’t have an answer. about the vetoes” – Matt starting to explain the bill (54:03)
• “So vetoes aren’t vegan Cheetos.” – Chewie being confused (55:00)
• “I’ll cut a bitch.” – Caller Tony (01:20:43)

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• Bob’s insecurity about his wife going out looking attractive
• Bob following his wife to the car to apologize
• Bob’s inability to find a restaurant with “ample free parking”
• Bob’s obsession with parking/valet issues
• The hosts making fun of how long it took Chewie to tell his Toxic Tuesday story
• Discussion of Cowboys4Angels male escort website and Bob being bothered that they’re not actual cowboys
• Chewie’s knowledge of female escort websites in Austin

Summary

This portion of the show begins with Bob discussing his wife Jennifer’s birthday and admitting he followed her to the car to apologize after having an argument. The hosts mock him for being insecure about how attractive she looked going out with her friends, and Bob struggles to get restaurant recommendations for her birthday dinner, constantly complaining about parking requirements. The conversation reveals Bob’s possessiveness and the other hosts’ amusement at his discomfort.

Matt then transitions to news stories, explaining House Bill 2127, which prevents local governments from creating laws stricter than state law. This eliminates Austin’s mandated water breaks for outdoor workers, eviction moratoriums, and predatory lending protections. The discussion highlights the tension between state and local control, with Matt explaining how business interests influenced the legislation.

The show takes a somber turn when Matt discusses the death of Teresa Taylor, drummer for the Butthole Surfers and a memorable character from the film “Slacker.” This leads to an extended conversation about Austin’s cultural history and how the film “Slacker” captured the essence of 1990s Austin. Matt is surprised to learn that neither Bob nor Chewie have seen the complete film, leading to a discussion about how Austin has changed and whether newcomers should be required to learn the city’s history.

Toxic Tuesday features Chewie’s convoluted story about his father’s girlfriend’s friend requesting to “borrow” his father for sex. After much confusion and clarification, the hosts debate whether such a request should end a friendship. Callers weigh in, with most agreeing it would be hurtful and inappropriate, though one caller suggests the boldness of the request might indicate the women have shared partners before.

The segment takes an unexpected turn when the discussion shifts to Cowboys4Angels, a male escort website, which the hosts compare to female escort sites. Bob becomes fixated on the fact that the “cowboys” aren’t wearing cowboy hats, while the hosts marvel at the differences in how male versus female escorts are marketed. The show ends with a “Nods to the Odd” story about a woman who left her mansion to her seven Persian cats, with proceeds from her estate sale funding their care.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (06-20-2023) – Final Third

Food or Restaurants Talked About

• 01:35:59 – Northern California taqueria chain “Taqueria de Rivaldi” discussed in fake priest story
• 02:15:10 – Juniper restaurant mentioned as a suggestion for Bob’s wife’s birthday dinner
• 02:15:10 – Dewey restaurant mentioned as another dinner option

News Stories Talked About

• 01:33:32-01:35:35 – Woman left millions to her seven Persian cats (Cleopatra, Goldfinger, Leo, Midnight, Napoleon, Snowball, and Squeaky). She had a Playboy bunny license plate and was fashionable when younger
• 01:35:45-01:38:30 – Sacramento taqueria chain hired a fake priest to conduct confessions and gather information about employees. The “priest” asked work-related questions, including whether employees stole from their employer. One employee was told to lie about working only 40 hours when actually working 86 hours weekly. The owners must pay $140,000 in back wages and damages plus a $5,000 penalty
• 01:39:06-01:50:30 – Missing submarine story: A submersible called the Polar Prince went missing while taking wealthy tourists (including Hamish Harding) to view the Titanic wreckage. Lost contact at 11:47 AM, was supposed to surface at 7:35 PM Sunday but it’s now Tuesday morning. Five people on board. The vessel is designed to self-rescue with seven systems to unload weight, so if it hasn’t surfaced, it’s likely trapped

Interesting Facts Shared

• 01:33:49 – Persian cats are expensive, persnickety, and only five years old but require extensive medical and grooming care
• 01:40:18 – The Titanic wreckage dive site tourism exists for billionaires
• 01:42:00 – We know more about outer space than we know about the ocean (debated by hosts)
• 01:45:02 – Hamish Harding has been to the Mariana Trench, been in space, and circumnavigated the planet setting a world speed record
• 01:55:25 – Most skateboard decks are now made in Mexico, stamped by AWH distribution company

Memorable Moments

• 01:35:36 – Matt accidentally showed his search for “affairs in the Austin area” on his screen
• 01:53:32-01:56:15 – Extended segment where Oliver (the video producer) gets nicknamed “Skater Boy” after the Avril Lavigne song, despite his protests. The hosts play the song repeatedly and insist it’s his new theme song
• 01:56:16-01:58:00 – Caller Casey (age 35) brought up Titanic conspiracy theory about wealthy people being targeted, leading to discussion of anti-Semitic tropes. Matt then connected her to the Skater Boy song
• 02:02:30 – Discussion about how there’s no longer a unified cultural moment like MTV’s TRL (Total Request Live) that brought all teens together
• 02:04:00 – Bob admits he hasn’t planned anything for his wife’s birthday dinner that evening, including no restaurant reservation or car service

Callers

• 01:48:23 – Manny called in with joke about submarine caught in “pineapple under the sea” (SpongeBob reference)
• 01:48:48 – Little Hickey called asking when the submarine captain would have told passengers about the problem, discussing communication breakdown
• 01:56:16 – Casey (35 years old) called about Titanic conspiracy theory
• 02:09:45 – Manny called back discussing dating economics and the website Chewy had sent Matt

This or That Segment

• 01:44:25 – Informal “This or That” discussion:
• Would you rather die in space or the ocean?
• Little Hickey and others preferred space over ocean death
• Discussion of ocean creatures potentially eating bodies vs. floating in space

Predictions Made

• 01:47:00 – Bob predicts the submarine imploded from pressure and there’s nothing to pull up
• 01:47:40 – Matt agrees, speculating the craft lost ability to pressurize and would have collapsed very quickly under water pressure

Five Paragraph Summary

The final portion of the Matt & Bob show covered several major news stories with the hosts’ characteristic humor and banter. The most significant story involved a missing submarine that had taken wealthy tourists, including experienced explorer Hamish Harding, to view the Titanic wreckage. The vessel lost contact at 11:47 AM and failed to surface as scheduled at 7:35 PM on Sunday, with five people aboard and approximately three days of oxygen. The hosts speculated grimly that the submarine likely imploded under the immense water pressure, as it was designed with seven self-rescue systems that should have brought it to the surface unless it was trapped or catastrophically damaged.

Other news stories included a bizarre tale of a Sacramento taqueria chain that hired a fake priest to conduct confessions with employees, using the opportunity to gather information about workplace theft and convince workers to lie about their hours to investigators. The owners were ordered to pay $140,000 in back wages and damages, plus a mere $5,000 penalty. There was also a heartwarming story about a wealthy woman who left her fortune to her seven Persian cats, each receiving enough money to cover medical and grooming bills for their lifetimes.

A major comedic highlight occurred when video producer Oliver became the target of relentless teasing about skateboarding. After revealing he works with a skate shop called Thirsty Skate Shop, the hosts insisted on giving him the nickname “Skater Boy” after the Avril Lavigne song, which they played repeatedly throughout the show despite his protests. The bit evolved into discussions about skateboarding culture, manufacturing, and whether women judge men who skateboard, with Oliver admitting it’s something skaters tend to keep secret when dating.

The show also featured nostalgic discussions about MTV’s Total Request Live (TRL) and how modern media fragmentation means there’s no longer a shared cultural moment that brings all young people together. The hosts lamented that while TRL created a unified viewing experience for millions of teenagers after school, today’s youth are split across countless platforms and communities with no common touchstone. This led to debates about who could host a modern version that would unite everyone, with suggestions including The Rock and Snoop Dogg.

Throughout the broadcast, Bob faced good-natured ribbing about not having planned his wife’s birthday dinner despite it being that same evening. He admitted he hadn’t secured a restaurant reservation or car service, prompting suggestions from Matt about restaurants like Juniper and Dewey, as well as gift ideas like Kendra Scott earrings. The show maintained its characteristic mix of news commentary, personal stories, listener calls, and the hosts’ natural chemistry, with ongoing jokes about Matt’s upcoming alone time while his family visits relatives and Chewy’s unfortunate decision to share an escort website with both Matt and caller Manny.