🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 07-07-2023

-Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

Yes, this is a Hot Dog Friday show. The “Jumbo Hot Dog” song was played (07:18-08:07), and a caller specifically mentioned being glad they played it.

-What food items/restaurants were talked about?

• Free birthday food at various restaurants (Click Click Boom segment):
• Amy’s Ice Cream – free scoop during birthday week
• BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse – free Pizookie
• Jeni’s Ice Cream – free scoop
• Garbo’s – free whoopee pie
• Starbucks – complimentary beverage/food item
• Kirby Lane – free small queso
• Torchy’s Tacos – free half queso
• Buca di Beppo – $20 off coupon
• Golden Corral – free drink coupon
• Buffalo Wild Wings – six free wings
• Pluckers – free birthday meal or dessert
• Alamo Drafthouse – free movie ticket
• Pinthouse Pizza – free pint of beer
• A&W Root Beer – free root beer float
• Lambert’s Cafe – “Home of the Throwed Rolls” in Missouri/Alabama (22:00-27:30)
• Wu Chao – Chinese restaurant, soup dumplings (29:00-29:30)
• Hoover’s – chicken fried steak mentioned (27:52-28:30)
• Wagon Wheel in Eagle Pass – chicken fried steak (27:20-28:00)
• Long John Silver’s/A&W combo (13:37)
• Maggiano’s (17:56)
• Denny’s/IHOP – “Moons Over Miami” mentioned (17:08-17:27)
• Golden Corral (16:04-16:32)
• Kendra Scott – jewelry store (20:00-20:40)
• Container Store (18:31-19:30)
• World Market/Steinmart (19:32-20:00)

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

• White House cocaine reference (09:28)
• Eagles farewell tour extending into 2025 (32:54-35:00)

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

The Click Click Boom segment (10:59-20:40) focused on free birthday deals in Austin from Do512’s list. Matt went through various restaurants and retailers offering birthday freebies, most requiring signup for rewards programs or email lists. The segment was specifically tailored for Chewy’s birthday.

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

• Bob’s introductions: Matt and Bob doing elaborate, over-the-top introductions of each other and Chewy (00:25-03:30)
• Prostate court: Bob’s slip saying “prostate court” instead of “probate court” (02:26)
• Chewy’s birthday philosophy: “I kind of live every day of my life like it’s my birthday” (07:28)
• Sun revolving around Earth joke: Bob sarcastically says “They don’t even know that the sun revolves around the earth. Dummies.” (06:24)
• Pizookie confusion: Discussion about what a “Pizookie” might be and whether it would “make me take a Pizuki?” (12:05-12:35)
• Free diarrhea: Matt saying Maggiano’s offers “free diarrhea on your birthday” (17:56)
• Container Store joke: “What container do they keep the deals in?” (18:31)
• Kendra Scott callback: References to past Kendra Scott incidents (20:00-20:45)
• Lambert’s Throwed Rolls: Entire discussion about the restaurant that throws rolls at customers, including watching a video with deaf people (22:00-27:30)
• Trucker caller’s butthole: Exchange with Mike the truck driver about his anatomy after 27 years of driving (30:32-31:59)
• Soup dumpling explanation: “A dumpling in a soup inside of it” (29:00)
• Bob’s courtroom nervousness: Discussion of Bob’s probate court experience and being scared despite doing nothing wrong (45:00-49:00)

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

Caller 1 – Kathy (08:07-09:28):

• Called to wish Chewy happy birthday
• Mentioned leaving a card in the mailbox at the station
• Invited Chewy to ALC Happy Hour to celebrate her husband Dick’s birthday (tomorrow, 7/8)
• Made a White House cocaine joke

Caller 2 – Christian (21:02-22:40):

• Called to inform them about Lambert’s Cafe in Missouri, “home of the throwed rolls”
• Explained that hot rolls are thrown at customers

Caller 3 – Mike (29:30-31:59):

• First-time caller
• Confirmed Lambert’s has three locations (Missouri mentioned)
• Described the restaurant’s family-style service with servers walking around with pans of food
• Former truck driver (27 years over the road, heavy/oversized loads)
• Made jokes about his physical condition after years of driving

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

Bob’s Rock and Roll News began with some awkwardness as Matt revealed they had already covered some of the news stories the previous day when Bob was absent for court. Bob started with the Eagles’ farewell tour announcement, expressing skepticism about these “farewell” tours, suggesting major rock acts are simply cashing in by using farewell nomenclature to charge more for tickets and book more dates, even potentially continuing with Vegas residencies afterward. The Eagles tour is expected to run into 2025.

Bob moved on to discuss Stevie Nicks’ upcoming box set, though he noted the story seemed to have disappeared from his sources. He then covered the Barenaked Ladies’ return with a new single and music video called “Love and Life,” which the band describes as an ode to joy and living. Matt criticized the band’s positivity, suggesting good art comes from anger or sadness rather than happiness. Bob also mentioned a Creed reunion rumor based on their Facebook page being updated and their website being under construction.

The news segment included a story about the Rolling Stones being sued by Sergio Garcia Fernandez, who claims their 2020 song “Living in a Ghost Town” stole elements from his songs “So Sorry” and “Seed of God.” Fernandez allegedly sent a demo CD to a member of the Mick Jagger family. Bob expressed that Fernandez should be honored if the Stones used his work rather than suing them. The Stones are trying to get the suit dismissed on jurisdictional grounds since they’re based in England/Netherlands and the suit was filed in Spain. Bob also briefly mentioned Machine Gun Kelly punching a fan who asked him to.

Bob discussed the upcoming Bob Marley biopic “One Love,” set for release in January 2024, which some are predicting could be the movie of the year. The film was made in partnership with the Marley family, which Bob noted doesn’t usually bode well for biopics when family approval is required, though he acknowledged the Marley family keeps tight control over Bob Marley’s legacy. He also covered Paul McCartney’s book “The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present,” which Bob owns in hardcover two-volume edition, announcing a cheaper paperback version is coming out with additional commentary.

The Rock and Roll News concluded with Bob’s shoutout to Dalton Newheart, who contacted Bob about cleaning vinyl styli as part of his “vinyl journey.” Bob promised to provide guidance after the show and reminded listeners he can be reached at [email protected]. He also mentioned that more Rock and Roll News posters are available at Piranha Records in Round Rock, thanked Matt for covering the news the previous day, and signed off with his signature line “It’s not VIP without B.O.B.”

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

Yes, Dalton Newheart received the Rock and Roll News shout out (43:44-44:52). Dalton contacted Bob about his “vinyl journey” and asked questions about how to clean his styli. Bob praised him for “understanding and respecting the fact that I am the ultimate analog music source in the city” and referenced the “United States of Analog.”

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

• The Eagles
• The Who
• Stevie Nicks
• Barenaked Ladies
• Katrina and the Waves
• Black Sabbath
• LMFAO
• Creed
• Nickelback
• The Rolling Stones
• Machine Gun Kelly
• Bob Marley
• Paul McCartney/The Beatles
• Badfinger

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

The show opened with elaborate introductions as the hosts celebrated Chewy’s birthday on July 7th. Despite it being his birthday, Chewy expressed that he’s not sentimental about birthdays and doesn’t like making a big deal out of them, comparing them to Hallmark holidays since everyone has one. The hosts discussed potential birthday plans, with Chewy revealing he might take Monday off and had tentative lunch plans at Wu Chao with his friend Miranda. The first caller, Kathy, wished Chewy happy birthday and invited him to ALC Happy Hour that evening to celebrate her husband Dick’s birthday.

Matt devoted the Click Click Boom segment to Chewy’s birthday, going through a comprehensive list of free birthday offerings at Austin restaurants and businesses from Do512. Most deals required signing up for rewards programs or email lists, which led to discussion about how companies use birthdays as an excuse to collect customer information. The list included everything from free scoops of ice cream to discounted meals, though some offers like Golden Corral’s free drink seemed insulting compared to the required sign-up effort. The conversation revealed Chewy’s interest in maximizing free birthday perks despite his stated indifference to birthday celebrations.

A significant portion of the show was spent discussing Lambert’s Cafe, the restaurant famous for throwing hot rolls at customers. After Matt mentioned it, multiple callers (Christian and Mike) confirmed the restaurant’s existence and unique service style, where servers throw fresh rolls across the dining room and walk around with pans of food offering free additions to meals. The hosts watched a video about the restaurant, making jokes about the safety, hygiene, and gender dynamics of the all-male roll-throwing staff. The show also featured Bob recounting his probate court experience from the previous day following his mother’s passing, describing the intimidating atmosphere of the historic courthouse and his nervousness despite having done nothing wrong, while his lawyer handled most of the proceedings.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• Jeni’s Ice Cream (56:05) – Matt bought ice cream for Bob’s boys; four small sizes cost $36
• Chick-fil-A (57:08) – Discussion about downtown Austin location causing traffic problems, blocking sidewalks and lanes; mentioned their spicy chicken sandwich
• Valentina’s (59:31) – Mentioned as having moved to Buda
• Pluckers (1:28:03) – Caller Chris mentioned planning to go there after Schlitterbahn
• Jenny’s (mentioned as same as Jeni’s)

News Stories Talked About During This Portion

• Bob’s Court Appearance (49:07-54:40) – Bob went to probate court to become executor of his mother’s estate; wore a full suit; had to take two oaths
• Financial Security Poll (56:00) – Americans/Austinites say they need $233,000/year to feel financially secure vs. median earnings of $46,000
• Chick-fil-A Traffic Issues (57:08-59:00) – Downtown Austin Chick-fil-A on 6th Street between Congress and Colorado is blocking sidewalk and closing lanes due to delivery vehicles and double-parking
• Death Star Bill/HB2127 (59:15-1:02:50) – Law going into effect that prevents local municipalities from making business/commerce regulations; everything reverts to state control; examples include Round Rock animal sale regulations and Austin water break requirements for construction workers being eliminated
• White House Cocaine (53:35-54:02, 1:07:17-1:09:30) – Cocaine found in West Wing of White House; hosts joked it might be Hunter Biden’s

Predictions Made During This Portion

• No specific predictions were made during this portion

Interesting Facts Shared During This Portion

• Airport security vs. White House security (53:35) – Bob joked that despite lots of security at the White House, cocaine was found there
• Median earnings (56:20) – Median earnings in America are $46,000/year
• Burning Man (1:22:32-1:23:45) – It’s a gifting economy with no currency accepted; becomes second largest city in Nevada for one week; located in Black Rock Desert, Nevada
• Port Aransas cruise details – Multiple callers discussed cruise vacations

Phone Callers This Portion

• Robin (1:22:24) – Planning to go to Burning Man in Black Rock Desert, Nevada
• Connor (1:23:48) – Went to Port Aransas; got kicked off his own podcast by his co-hosts
• Chris (Control Chris) (1:27:06) – On a staycation; went to Willie Nelson’s picnic at Q2 Stadium; planning Schlitterbahn in Galveston and Pluckers
• Cookie Greg (1:28:32) – Brought cookies to the show; planning a 7-day Mexico cruise, likely Carnival
• Tesla Dan (1:31:17) – Going to Albuquerque; offered to buy Chewy 36 lap dances for his birthday at a gentleman’s club
• FedEx Steve (1:34:00) – Planning an 11-day Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona

Guests in the Studio or Special Visitors

• James Austin Johnson (1:04:40-1:16:19) – Saturday Night Live cast member called in doing impressions of Joe Biden and Donald Trump; promoting his shows at the Vulcan on July 8th (two shows); can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @ShrimpJAJ

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• Bob’s fancy suit story – People treating him differently when wearing a suit around town
• Tesla Dan’s multiple girlfriends – References to “GF1” and his younger girlfriend (33 years old, less than half his age)
• Connor being annoying – Got kicked off his own podcast by his co-hosts
• Bob claiming to have done everything – When FedEx Steve mentioned “vacation of a lifetime,” Bob immediately said “Yeah, I did that one”

“This or That” Segment

Participant: Chewy (birthday boy)

Questions and Answers:

• Where are you vacationing? (1:16:23)
• Who should do an OnlyFans? (mentioned at 1:17:47)
• Make us jealous – where are you vacationing? (1:18:00)

Funny or Memorable Quotes

• Bob on wearing a suit: “All the trash get out of the way trash. Somebody, some woman complimented me on my tie.” (50:00)
• Bob: “You want to change your life. Just go buy a cheap ass suit and put it on and just walk around.” (50:35)
• Chewy on downtown Austin: “Everybody downtown either has a suit or no clothes on at all. Those are the two, the only two options.” (50:43)
• Matt on economy numbers: “The economy is just numbers on a computer. Some guy looks at computer and numbers go up and down.” (1:12:21)
• James Austin Johnson as Biden on cocaine: “I’m not too old to blow a rail.” (1:08:37)
• James Austin Johnson as Biden: “It’s not just about blowing some… hitting a hooter of some trash weed. Okay, folks, it’s also about getting pure uncut Colombian.” (1:09:50)
• Chewy on Connor: “That’s how annoying he is that he got kicked off the thing he started.” (1:26:59)
• Tesla Dan: “Meet me at the club today for the free gentleman’s lunch, and I will buy you 36 lap dances for your birthday today.” (1:33:22)

Five Paragraph Summary

The middle portion of the July 7, 2023 show opened with Bob recounting his previous day’s court appearance, where he became executor of his mother’s estate. He described wearing a full suit to probate court, taking two oaths, and being treated with unusual respect while running errands afterwards, with people moving out of his way and a woman complimenting his tie. The hosts discussed how differently people are treated when wearing suits, with Bob suggesting everyone should try it just to experience the change in how society responds to them.

The conversation shifted to current events, including a poll showing Americans believe they need $233,000 annually to feel financially secure despite median earnings being only $46,000. They discussed a Chick-fil-A location in downtown Austin that’s causing traffic problems by essentially using a public lane as a pickup zone, with delivery vehicles blocking sidewalks and creating congestion. This led to a broader discussion about the “Death Star Bill” (HB2127), a new Texas law that strips local municipalities of their ability to create business and commerce regulations, forcing everything to revert to state-level control.

James Austin Johnson from Saturday Night Live called in, doing extended impressions of President Joe Biden discussing the economy and the cocaine found in the White House. Johnson masterfully performed Biden’s rambling speaking style, making jokes about “binomics,” sampling ice cream at Jeni’s to collect free spoons, and defending all drug users regardless of their preferred substances. He promoted his upcoming shows at the Vulcan and demonstrated why he’s become one of SNL’s standout impression artists, seamlessly moving between comedy and political commentary.

The show featured a “Question of the Day” segment asking listeners where they’re vacationing. Multiple callers shared their plans, including Robin heading to Burning Man in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, Connor who recently visited Port Aransas, Control Chris enjoying a staycation that included Willie Nelson’s picnic at Q2 Stadium, and FedEx Steve planning an 11-day Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona. Cookie Greg called to thank the hosts after bringing cookies to the station and discussed planning a seven-day Mexico cruise, likely on Carnival.

The segment concluded with Tesla Dan calling in about his Albuquerque vacation plans and making an unexpected offer to buy Chewy 36 lap dances at a gentleman’s club for his 36th birthday. The hosts continued ribbing each other throughout, with Bob diminishing FedEx Steve’s “vacation of a lifetime” by claiming he’d already done it, and Chewy contemplating whether to join Rezzy on a seven-day cruise despite never having been on one before. The conversation maintained the show’s characteristic mix of local Austin topics, personal stories, and good-natured mockery among the hosts.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (07-07-2023) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Dan’s Hamburgers/Clam Burgers – Discussed going there for Chuy’s birthday lunch (01:37:30-01:38:10)
• Ecstasy (strip club) – Mentioned as alternative to Dan’s, serves New York strip steaks (01:38:06)
• McDonald’s – Extended story about Bob witnessing someone eating a burger with hot coffee in the 1970s in Brownsville, Texas (01:53:02-01:56:35)
• Dairy Queen – Discussion about Dr. Pepper shakes/freeze drinks available there (02:00:00)
• Blue Bell Dr. Pepper Ice Cream – Multiple callers and hosts criticized this flavor, calling it disappointing despite Blue Bell being a sponsor (02:01:30-02:03:50)
• Whataburger Dr. Pepper Shake – Praised as being better than Blue Bell’s version (02:00:20)
• Peppridge Farm cookies – Bob mentioned eating these with coffee (01:52:00)
• Cornbread, pinto beans, and milk mixture – Caller “Little Hickey” described his grandfather’s unusual food combination (02:04:00-02:05:00)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Corpse Flowers Blooming (01:38:23-01:42:20) – Two Titan Arum flowers blooming simultaneously in the US; native to Sumatra, Indonesia; emit smell of rotting human flesh; unpredictable blooming cycle
• Walmart Theft in Mississippi (01:42:25-01:45:45) – Man dressed as Walmart employee with fake vest robbed same store repeatedly for seven hours; stole two kayaks and multiple shopping carts of merchandise; also suspected in Louisiana thefts
• Woman with 800+ Tattoos Can’t Get Job (01:45:45-01:49:30) – 46-year-old Melissa from Wales, UK claims discrimination; has over 800 tattoos with three layers on face alone; gets three tattoos per week; applied even for toilet cleaning jobs
• Barbie Movie Controversy/Nine-Dash Line (02:06:46-02:25:47) – Vietnam banned Barbie movie over alleged Chinese propaganda map; Ted Cruz and others claimed map showed “nine-dash line” supporting Chinese territorial claims; hosts debunked this as the map actually shows eight dashes and is clearly stylized/not geopolitical

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Corpse flowers can go years between blooms with unpredictable cycles (01:39:30)
• The smell of corpse flowers attracts flies for pollination purposes (01:41:30)
• McDonald’s uses a slightly different Coca-Cola formulation and possibly larger straws to enhance taste (01:54:30)
• Movies are now distributed digitally rather than on film prints, making last-minute changes possible (02:23:30)
• The “nine-dash line” is a Chinese geopolitical concept regarding territorial claims in the South China Sea and Taiwan (02:09:00-02:10:30)

Memorable moments during this portion:

• Bob’s disturbing McDonald’s memory (01:53:00-01:56:30) – Detailed story of watching an old ranch hand in Brownsville mixing hot coffee with hamburger bites while chewing, which traumatized young Bob
• Extended debate about eating food with drinks still in mouth (01:50:48-02:06:00) – Passionate discussion about “moisticators” (people who drink while chewing); compared to gravy on turkey
• Blue Bell sponsorship controversy (02:01:30-02:03:50) – Hosts and callers criticized sponsor Blue Bell’s Dr. Pepper ice cream flavor on air
• Bob’s passionate political rant (02:17:00-02:22:00) – Extended monologue about politicians being “morons,” outrage economy, refusing to “stir the pot” for ratings, and protecting their “big tent” philosophy despite lower ad revenue
• Self-deprecating descriptions – Bob describing Matt’s 23-year-old truck, his own wife being “smoking hot” and looking like he’s on a “Make-A-Wish date,” and Chuy buying “a pound and a half of weed per week” (02:21:30-02:23:00)

Callers this portion:

• Steve/Felix (01:35:48-01:36:48) – FedEx driver, retired military, discussed taking time off for trips; mentioned $12,000 in benefits
• Sherman (01:36:57-01:38:16) – Wished Chuy happy birthday, offered to join for Dan’s lunch
• Joey (02:02:58-02:03:50) – Wished Chuy happy birthday, agreed about Blue Bell Dr. Pepper ice cream disappointment
• Little Hickey (02:03:56-02:06:00) – Wished Chuy happy birthday in Spanish, shared grandfather’s recipe of cornbread, pinto beans, and milk; invited Chuy to LA for birthday trip

Predictions made during this portion:

• Bob predicted Ted Cruz and similar politicians will continue getting “filthy rich” by manipulating constituents (02:17:00)
• Bob predicted “we are not going to survive this decade unless people start using their common sense” regarding internet outrage (02:23:38)

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show began with callers wishing Chuy happy birthday and offering to take him to Dan’s Hamburgers or strip clubs for celebration. The hosts then transitioned into their “Nods to the Odd” segment, covering unusual news stories including two corpse flowers blooming simultaneously in the US (rare plants that smell like rotting human flesh), a man who repeatedly robbed a Mississippi Walmart while dressed as an employee for seven hours, and a Welsh woman with over 800 tattoos who claims she can’t get hired anywhere, even for toilet cleaning jobs.

A significant portion of the show was consumed by a passionate debate sparked by Chuy about people who drink beverages while still chewing food—which the hosts dubbed “moisticators.” Bob shared a traumatic childhood memory of watching an old ranch hand at a Brownsville McDonald’s mixing hot coffee with hamburger while chewing, which disturbed him so much he still remembers it decades later. The discussion evolved into comparisons with gravy on turkey and French dip sandwiches, with callers sharing their grandfather’s bizarre recipe of cornbread, pinto beans, and milk mixed together in a glass.

The show took a political turn when discussing the Barbie movie controversy, where Vietnam and Ted Cruz claimed the film contained Chinese propaganda via a “nine-dash line” map. Bob became increasingly animated, carefully explaining that the map in question actually shows only eight dashes, isn’t shaped like real geography, and clearly depicts stylized travel routes rather than geopolitical boundaries. He accused news outlets and politicians of creating controversy where none exists to generate outrage and revenue.

This led to Bob’s most passionate moment of the show—a lengthy rant about the “outrage economy” in media and politics. He revealed that despite consultants and other shows in their building advising them to create more conflict and controversy for better ratings and ad revenue, the hosts consciously chose to maintain a “big tent” philosophy that welcomes all listeners regardless of politics. Bob admitted this approach has cost them financially, noting their minimal ad spots compared to the AM show in their building that “has 15 live reads a day” by fearmongering about homeless people and liberals.

The show concluded with the hosts joking about their inability to gain media coverage in Austin, suggesting they can’t even get into “Busted Austin” magazine despite Joey’s multiple arrests. They celebrated Chuy’s 36th birthday and jokingly proposed creating a “nine-dash line” logo to generate controversy and finally get some press attention. Throughout this final segment, the show maintained its characteristic blend of humor, social commentary, and honest conversation while staying true to their stated values of not manipulating their audience for profit.