🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 07-03-2023 Transcript (First Third)

What food items/restaurants were talked about?

• Tacos – mentioned in context of Audience of One visitors bringing food (16:24)
• Sandwiches – discussed during caller Leslie’s complaint about her husband making sandwiches and leaving utensils out (18:25-19:39)
• Mayonnaise – mentioned as part of the sandwich-making discussion (18:40)

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

Timestamp: 00:26-08:21

The “Click Click Boom” segment was feminized as a joke to attract female listeners. The clickbait news mentioned:

• Best Meryl Streep movies according to fans, including:
• Adaptation (2002) with Nicholas Cage (03:34)
• The Devil Wears Prada – #4 (04:09)
• Bridges of Madison County – #3 (05:57)
• Sophie’s Choice – #2 (07:14)
• Kramer vs. Kramer – #1 (07:47)

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

• 00:39 – Bob announces “zero women listening” according to ratings
• 01:31 – Matt introduces “puppy dog and flowers news” and “shopping and crying” segments
• 02:17 – Hosts adopt exaggerated “feminized” voices for the show
• 04:32 – Discussion about Emily Blunt, Bob has a moment on air
• 06:37 – Matt jokes about white wine and Chardonnay, “God, I love book club”
• 07:14 – Matt describes Sophie’s Choice as “heartwarming tale of a mother who must send one of her children to her own death”
• 09:00 – Matt claims he volunteers “bathing kittens and puppies at the shelter” with “teacup bunnies”
• 10:28 – Matt accidentally says “Men are better than women” then immediately backtracks
• 12:36 – Gerard Butler discussion turns into domestic fantasy about him doing household chores
• 19:04 – Matt: “Let’s not even get to the fact that he’s spreading mayonnaise on a sandwich with a fork. Let’s not even talk about the fact that you married somebody with a head injury.”

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

Caller 1: Unnamed “Super Fan” (04:42-05:42)

• Had to be dumped/cut off for saying something inappropriate on air
• Hosts had to dispatch her quickly to avoid job loss

Caller 2: Leslie (18:23-20:22)

• Complained about her husband making sandwiches and leaving the knife/fork next to the sink instead of in it
• Husband’s excuse: “maybe somebody else is going to want to use it”

Caller 3: Emily (20:25-24:00)

• Dog groomer calling with her husband in the car
• Complaint: Husband makes fart sounds constantly, even answering questions with fart sounds
• They work together at Wolfgang Bakery and Grooming in Westlake
• Recently groomed an 89-pound German Shepherd

Caller 4: Ashley (25:09-25:47)

• Future Mrs. Adam the Fool
• Complaint: Adam’s closet is 95% black t-shirts
• Mentioned his wardrobe also includes long “dicky shorts,” slides, and tube socks

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

The show opens with the hosts discovering that according to ratings data, they have zero female listeners despite strong male numbers. In response, Matt, Bob, and Chewy decide to “feminize” the entire show as a comedic bit to attract women listeners. They adopt exaggerated stereotypically feminine personas, speaking in softer voices and discussing topics they believe appeal to women.

The main segment is a feminized version of “Click Click Boom” where they count down the best Meryl Streep movies according to fans, including The Devil Wears Prada, Bridges of Madison County, Sophie’s Choice, and Kramer vs. Kramer at number one. Throughout this segment, the hosts make jokes about book clubs, white wine, bath bombs, and volunteer work with puppies and kittens. They also discuss movies like The Notebook and The Little Mermaid, with promotional mentions of Gerard Butler’s film Kandahar. The bit includes joking references to Taylor Swift’s re-recorded albums and her dispute with Scooter Braun.

The hosts introduce a question of the day asking female listeners about annoying habits their husbands have. Kathy, their “Audience of One” guest in studio, suggests the topic. Several women call in with complaints: Leslie’s husband leaves utensils next to (not in) the sink after making sandwiches, Emily’s husband constantly makes fart sounds even while working together as dog groomers, and Ashley (Adam the Fool’s fiancée) complains about his wardrobe being 95% black t-shirts. The Instagram inbox reportedly fills with women telling them to stop the feminized show format, as it’s not why they listen.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (Second Third – July 3, 2023)

Interesting Facts Shared

• [26:47] The term “neurodivergent” is the new fancy term used instead of “weird” when referring to children who may be on the autism spectrum
• [37:01] In Illinois, traffic cameras are considered like “deputized cops” when issuing tickets
• [42:28-43:01] Warner Media (owned by AT&T) was spun off and merged with Discovery, creating Max as a combined platform for HBO and Discovery content

News Stories Discussed

• [36:06-38:20] A Chicago-area police officer got out of 44 red light camera tickets by repeatedly claiming his girlfriend stole his car. The cop used this excuse on multiple occasions (August 2021, January 2021, May 2022) and has also been noted for punching a handcuffed man in his patrol car. He is now being investigated.

Phone Callers

• [34:08] Jennifer – Called about Matt’s son’s suspension. She expressed that as a parent she supports the kid standing up to bullies, but as an administrator questioned where the teachers were during the bullying
• [42:12] Ben – Called to explain the Max/HBO Max merger situation, clarifying that Warner Media merged with Discovery
• [44:52] Connor – Called about Bob’s fears of Mexican water and mentioned dating a woman who worked in water treatment in Mexico for six months

Funny or Memorable Quotes

• [29:22] Matt about his son: “his hobbies so far have been reading and crying during PE”
• [31:05] Matt’s wife to Matt: “this is your rage, this is your rage”
• [33:33] Bob: “Do you think if you weren’t at the W drinking so much on the weekend, if your family would be more adjusted?”
• [39:25] Chuy: “I wish they had little carriages for when they arrested people to just take them on the bike too”
• [41:59] About horse cops: “Horse cops should be required to be full Putin”
• [44:37] About the show: “the new center of misinformation”

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• [26:47-36:06] Extended discussion about Matt’s son getting suspended from school for fighting, after just receiving an “empathy of the month” award
• [38:20-44:12] Discussion about different types of police officers (bicycle cops, horse cops, desk cops) and their perceived authority
• [44:52-52:40] Ongoing jokes about Connor’s dating life, his supposed Mexican girlfriend, and suggesting speed dating or a “Nine Day Fiancé” concept for him
• [49:20-50:40] The hosts sharing and mocking a photo of Connor with Matt’s wife

Five Paragraph Summary

The show’s second third opened with an extended discussion about Matt Bearden’s son, who received an award for “empathy of the month” at his school’s morning assembly. The hosts found this ironic because immediately after receiving the award, the son was sent to the principal’s office for being suspended due to fighting with two other students during a field trip. Matt explained that his son, who he described as potentially “neurodivergent,” had been getting picked on all year and finally snapped, going “full Christmas Story” on two kids. The hosts debated whether the child deserved to stand up for himself versus the school’s zero-tolerance policy on physical contact.

The conversation then shifted to a news story about a Chicago police officer who had gotten out of 44 red light camera tickets by repeatedly using the excuse that his girlfriend had stolen his car. The officer used this same story on multiple documented occasions between 2021 and 2022. The hosts speculated whether this might be some kind of secret code among police officers to get out of tickets, given that he’s a cop himself and would know the system. They also noted that the officer had previously been caught punching a handcuffed man in his patrol car.

This led to an extended discussion about different types of police officers and their perceived authority and intimidation levels. The hosts joked about bicycle cops being hard to take seriously despite being able to “kick ass,” with Matt sharing a story about a friend who got pulled over by a bike cop. They discussed how horse cops are the most intimidating because they’re essentially “centaurs” with 2000-pound animals, and jokingly suggested horse cops should go “full Putin” and not wear shirts. The conversation included Chuy’s wish that bike cops had little carriages to parade arrested people around in.

A caller named Ben phoned in to correct the hosts’ previous discussion about HBO Max, explaining that Warner Media had been spun off from AT&T and merged with Discovery to create the Max platform. The hosts were amused by Ben’s compulsion to call and correct them, pointing out that getting things wrong is essentially what they do on the show. They jokingly referred to themselves as “the center of misinformation in Austin” and suggested creating a “misinformation desk” segment.

The segment concluded with Connor calling in with poor phone quality to discuss Bob’s fears about Mexican water, mentioning he had dated a woman who worked in water treatment in Mexico. This led to extensive mockery from the hosts about Connor’s dating life, with them joking about his “imaginary Mexican girlfriend” and suggesting they set up speed dating or create a “Nine Day Fiancé” show for him. Matt shared a photo of Connor with his wife, which the hosts compared to “American Gothic,” and they discussed whether Connor truly “deserves” or just “needs” love, referencing his poor joke-telling history.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (07-03-2023) – Last Third Transcript

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 52:15-53:03 – Frozen margaritas and margaritas in general (Matt calls them “trash” and “a dumb drink”)
• 53:40-54:32 – Gordo’s (donut place) – Caller Andrew says it’s “absolutely disgusting”
• 54:42-56:00 – Donuts in general – Matt says “Donuts are terrible food” and “a waste of calories and space”
• 54:42-55:13 – Krispy Kreme and Round Rock Donuts mentioned
• 56:02-56:23 – Kolaches discussion (most popular kolache place isn’t the best, according to Chuy)
• 56:47-58:11 – Breakfast tacos – Caller Jennifer says they’re overrated; Matt mentions breakfast tostadas and El Dorado, Big Papas Taco
• 58:02-58:28 – Chewey’s (restaurant) – Caller Connor says their jalapeño ranch is “highly overrated and just disgusting trash”
• 58:51-1:00:02 – Discussion about Houston, Dallas, and Galveston food scenes vs. Austin – Caller Michelle claims Galveston has better food, mentions Huli Hut restaurant
• 1:03:05-1:05:15 – BBQ discussion – Multiple callers say Austin BBQ isn’t worth the wait; Franklin BBQ called “way overrated” by caller Robert; mentions Leroy Lewis and KG BBQ as alternatives; Interstellar mentioned
• 1:06:25-1:07:46 – Voodoo Donuts criticized by caller Leslie, who prefers Krispy Kreme
• 1:09:10-1:10:00 – Mr. Gatti’s Pizza – Caller Adam says it’s “some of the best pizza”; discusses pepperoni and jalapeño with extra sauce
• 1:10:27-1:10:36 – Miller Lite – Matt calls it “one of the best beers in the city” as an unpopular opinion
• 1:12:19-1:12:47 – Discussion about farther east having better food (Bob disputes this)
• 1:13:50-1:15:28 – Meat and Bread (Ernie’s restaurant) mentioned; discussion about elevated/expensive tacos (should be $3-4.50 max according to Bob); Matt mentions a $6 boar taco from DiDui

Any callers this portion:

• 53:46 – Andrew – Says Gordo’s is “absolutely disgusting”
• 56:47 – Jennifer – Says breakfast tacos are overrated, Mexican food is overrated
• 58:02 – Connor – Says Chewey’s jalapeño ranch is “highly overrated and just disgusting trash”
• 58:51 – Michelle – Claims Galveston has better food scene than Austin, mentions Huli Hut restaurant; organizing Special Olympics World Games send-off event
• 1:03:05 – Aaron – Says no BBQ in Austin is worth standing in line for
• 1:04:27 – Robert – Says Franklin BBQ is “way overrated,” prefers Leroy Lewis and KG BBQ
• 1:06:25 – Leslie – Says Voodoo Donuts are “horrible,” prefers Krispy Kreme
• 1:09:00 – Adam – Says Mr. Gatti’s is “some of the best pizza”
• 1:13:50 – Ernie (from Meat and Bread restaurant) – Has issue with tacos being “elevated” and overpriced

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 52:41-53:03 – Matt declares frozen margaritas are “trash” and margaritas are “a dumb drink” right after returning from Mexico
• 56:47-57:42 – Caller Jennifer says breakfast tacos AND Mexican food are overrated; Matt responds “Okay, hang up on this bitch. Block her number. Get her out of here.”
• 58:51-1:02:47 – Extended argument with caller Michelle about Galveston having a better food scene than Austin; hosts mock her repeatedly for this take
• 1:06:25-1:08:50 – Caller Leslie says she doesn’t like breakfast in general; hosts tell her she should have led with that instead of complaining about specific breakfast items
• 1:10:27-1:11:31 – Matt declares Miller Lite “one of the best beers in the city” while sitting next to Austin Beerworks branding
• 1:12:43-1:13:13 – Bob misspeaks his unpopular opinion (says the opposite of what he means); Matt calls him out for it, referencing that CJ got mad at Matt for correcting speech two days ago
• 1:15:10-1:15:28 – Discussion about taco price limits; consensus is $3-4.50 maximum, with $6 being “hamburger territory”

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final segment of the show focused on “unpopular Austin food opinions,” generating passionate responses from both hosts and callers. Matt kicked things off controversially by declaring frozen margaritas “trash” and calling margaritas in general “a dumb drink” for basic people, despite having just returned from Mexico. He followed this up with an even more divisive take: that donuts are “terrible food” and “a waste of calories and space,” setting the tone for a segment full of hot takes about Austin’s beloved food institutions.

The callers brought increasingly controversial opinions throughout the segment. Andrew started by criticizing Gordo’s donuts as “absolutely disgusting,” while Jennifer earned Matt’s ire by calling both breakfast tacos and Mexican food overrated, prompting him to tell producers to “hang up on this bitch” and “block her number.” The most memorable caller was Michelle, who claimed Galveston had a better food scene than Austin, citing a restaurant called Huli Hut. The hosts spent several minutes mocking this take, with Matt sarcastically comparing it to saying “the microwaves at Galveston are off the chain.” Michelle was also organizing a Special Olympics World Games send-off event and successfully got the hosts to agree to promote her fundraising QR code.

The barbecue discussion revealed a common sentiment that Austin’s BBQ scene, while good, isn’t worth the long wait times. Aaron stated flatly that “there is no barbecue in Austin worth standing in line for,” claiming he can smoke brisket just as well at home. Robert specifically called out Franklin BBQ as “way overrated,” suggesting alternatives like Leroy Lewis and KG BBQ on Manor Road. The hosts partially agreed, with Matt admitting he’s reached an age where he doesn’t want to wait in lines anywhere, though they defended places like Interstellar for having shorter waits and unique items like burn ends.

Additional food opinions covered the spectrum from chain restaurants to local institutions. Leslie criticized Voodoo Donuts while preferring Krispy Kreme, prompting discussion about whether breakfast foods in general are worth eating. Adam defended Mr. Gatti’s Pizza as “some of the best pizza” he’s had, including compared to New York and Chicago, specifically praising their pepperoni and jalapeño combination with extra sauce and their runny ranch dressing. The hosts largely agreed with this take, with Bob noting the tangy quality of Gatti’s sauce. Ernie from Meat and Bread restaurant called in to criticize “elevated” tacos that are overpriced, leading to a discussion about appropriate taco pricing.

The segment concluded with passionate debate about taco economics and Austin’s tendency to overcomplicate simple foods. The consensus among the hosts was that tacos should cost between $3.00 and $4.50 maximum, with anything over $5 entering “hamburger territory.” Matt admitted to once having a $6 taco made from boar at DiDui that was so good it made him angry because he wanted to be mad about the price. He also threw in his own unpopular opinion that Miller Lite is “one of the best beers in the city,” arguing that people in Austin unfairly criticize corporate brands just for being corporate. Throughout the segment, the hosts walked a fine line between defending Austin’s food institutions and acknowledging that some beloved local spots might be overhyped, creating entertaining radio while occasionally having to apologize for potentially offending local businesses.