🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 08-14-2023 (First Third)

Hot Dog Friday Show

• No, this was not a Hot Dog Friday show. It was a Monday show.

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

Luby’s (08:00 – 10:00)

• Bob had a bad meal there on his birthday (chop steak with “dish water” gravy)
• There was a strange “witch doctor” man at Luby’s who stared at Matt and Bob
• Bob suggests it was the worst meal he ever had

Japanese Fluffy Cheesecake (11:00)

• Chuy mentioned getting one and fasting the next day
• Buy 9, get the 10th free reward system

Urban Chicken (23:47 – 25:00)

• New chicken place in Round Rock
• Chuy went there over the weekend
• Serves fried chicken tenders with pickles and bread
• Chuy compared it favorably to Raising Cane’s
• Has online ordering available

Fast Food Restaurants in Click Click Boom segment (11:49 – 23:00)

• McDonald’s – Dollar breakfast sandwich deal (no longer available)
• Starbucks – Breakfast sandwiches mentioned
• Wendy’s – Baconator, Dave’s Single
• Dunkin’ Donuts
• Panera Bread
• Dave’s Hot Chicken (mentioned briefly)

News Stories Talked About

COVID Discussion (03:12 – 08:00)

• Bob tested negative after having COVID
• Got COVID on his birthday
• Symptoms hit very quickly (within 2 hours)
• Discussing new COVID strain
• Concerns about getting COVID annually like concussions affecting long-term health

School Starting Times (02:31 – 03:51)

• Schools starting at different times now versus traditional post-Labor Day start
• Bob’s theory that rich people made laws to allow “winter break” for ski vacations

“Click Click Boom” Segment

Topic: Best Fast Food Reward Apps (11:29 – 23:00)

Survey of 2,000 people determined top 5 fast food reward apps:

#5 – Starbucks

• Free refills of drip coffee and tea in-store
• Free coffee or treat on birthday
• Collect “stars” – 2 stars per dollar spent
• Sometimes offers double star days

#4 – Wendy’s

• 10 points per dollar spent
• Dave’s Single costs 450 points
• Baconator costs 700 points
• Bob noted Wendy’s needs decor updates

#3 – Dunkin’ Donuts

• Free beverage for signing up
• Must load gift card with at least $2

#2 – Panera Bread

• Free treat or bagel with next purchase after signing up
• Bob and Chuy questioned if Panera is actually “fast food”

#1 – McDonald’s

• 100 points per dollar spent
• Bob complained the app is too confusing to use in drive-through line
• Former deal: $1 breakfast sandwich (no longer available)
• Mentions buy-one-get-one-free deals
• Discussion about robot voice asking “Are you paying with your app?”

Caller Andy (22:53 – 23:47)

• Called in with advice on using McDonald’s app
• Suggested parking in “to-go parking” spots
• Order through app, give parking spot number, food is brought out

Funny Moments/Memorable Quotes

Luby’s Witch Doctor Story (08:00 – 10:00)

• Chuy: “You know who the only guy wasn’t the one to stare at the witch doctor in the booth? I didn’t stare at him. But the two that did? Y’all get too brazen. Y’all know I’m going to take the fright.”

Bob’s Introduction (01:00 – 02:00)

• Chuy: “That voice introducing me is a man that’s in the Texas Radio Hall of Fame… He’s a man that looks good. He smells good. He makes love good. And he’s strong like bull.”

McDonald’s App Confusion (19:45 – 21:30)

• Bob: “I need a McDonald’s Neuralink because I can’t operate the app fast enough to utilize it before I’m at checkout.”
• Bob’s detailed description of panicking in the drive-through trying to figure out the app while cars wait behind him

Urban Chicken Discussion (23:47 – 25:00)

• Bob: “What does that even mean? Rural chicken, I understand. What’s an urban chicken? Oh, you don’t get the urban chicken, though. What’s the vibe in there?”
• Discussing whether they play “modern music” or if it’s “all graffitied out”

Starbucks Refills (14:00)

• Bob reading about free refills: “There’s no way. I’d be afraid to ask. I’d be afraid they would snap at me.”

Digital Kitchen Comment (12:24)

• Bob: “I don’t even understand the term digital kitchen, to be honest with you. Do we have to put digital in everything that we do?”
• Chuy: “Sounds more futuristic.”
• Bob: “Should we be Mornings with Matt and Bob powered by Chewy, your digital morning show?”

Bob’s Rock and Roll News Segment

Bob Fonseca, calling himself “Rock’s last great reporter,” delivered the news while recovering from COVID. He opened by acknowledging the show was running with reduced content since many rock stars are home getting their kids ready for school.

The main topic was 27 rock and metal bands announcing new albums for the holiday season. Bob struggled to find familiar names on the list, which came from the heavy metal site Loudwire. He mentioned Dokken releasing “Heaven Comes Down” on October 27th with a new song called “Fugitive.” Classic rock band Foghat surprised him with “Sonic Mojo” coming November 10th – he noted their hit “Slow Ride” and joked about “Slower Ride.” Other bands mentioned included Goat (acid rock), Carnal Tomb (metal with songs like “Embalmed in Decay”), and Throat (dark rock). Bob expressed frustration at not finding more classic rock acts and wondered why bands like Scorpions or Def Leppard weren’t on the list.

A highlight was musician Dennis Pauna’s YouTube performance of Metallica’s “Kill ‘Em All” played entirely in ZZ Top’s style, titled “Top ‘Em All.” Bob suggested someone should do a ZZ Top song like “Sharp Dressed Man” in Metallica’s style. He also covered a story about Johnny Ramone nearly dying in a street fight 40 years ago (August 1983) over a girl. Ramone sustained a fractured skull requiring emergency brain surgery after intervening when his ex-girlfriend was being hassled by her boyfriend from another band.

Van Morrison made news commenting that Americans and British people view The Beatles differently. Morrison argued that from a British perspective, much was happening in music before and during The Beatles’ rise, referencing his own band Them. Bob acknowledged understanding the American perspective of the British Invasion being Beatles-dominated but appreciated Van’s point. He noted Van Morrison now releases albums at an incredibly prolific rate, “like a record a month.”

Bob brought back Rock and Roll News Junior after summer break, warning it would be “Taylor Swift intensive” since that’s all the pop news available. He covered a viral video showing Swift crawling on hands and knees under the stage after her dramatic “dive into a digital pool” – the unusual camera angle revealed the unglamorous reality behind the stage trick. Bob noted she’s earned her estimated half-billion dollars through hard work. The Rock and Roll News Salute went to comedian Sawyer Stoll for filling in on the show the previous week, with Bob calling him “the fifth Beatle” and comparing his helping out to how Matt started. Bob closed by mentioning Springsteen crushing a three-hour-plus show at Wrigley Field with no break, declaring “Rock and roll can save your life. It saved mine.”

Rock and Roll Shoutout/Salute

Sawyer Stoll (37:00 – 37:50)

• Local Austin comedian
• Received Rock and Roll News Salute for filling in on the show the previous week
• Bob called him “the fifth Beatle”
• Compared his helping out to how Matt Bearden started
• Bob promised to “scrape something together” to pay him since they don’t have money budgeted

Bruce Springsteen (38:00)

• Mentioned killing it at Wrigley Field
• Three hour plus show with no break

Robbie Robertson (33:00)

• Bob watched “The Last Waltz” as tribute to the late Robbie Robertson

Bands Talked About During Bob’s Rock and Roll News

• Dokken
• Carnal Tomb
• Foghat
• Goat
• Throat
• The Ventures
• Metallica
• ZZ Top
• The Ramones (Johnny Ramone story)
• The Beatles
• Them (Van Morrison’s band)
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
• The Band (via The Last Waltz discussion)

3 Paragraph Summary (Excluding Rock and Roll News)

Bob Fonseca and Chuy hosted the show without Matt Bearden, who was out sick for about a week. Bob had just tested negative for COVID after getting it on his birthday, experiencing symptoms that hit within two hours of having lunch at Luby’s with the crew. He described the illness as worse than his first bout with COVID in June 2022, particularly due to severe headaches. The hosts discussed concerns about getting COVID repeatedly and whether it might shorten lifespans like repeated concussions. Bob also theorized that school start dates changed from post-Labor Day to early August so wealthy families could take “winter break” ski vacations to places like Aspen and Jackson Hole.

The “Click Click Boom” segment covered the top five fast food reward apps based on a survey of 2,000 Americans. McDonald’s topped the list despite Bob’s confession that he finds their app too confusing to use in the drive-through line. The conversation revealed that nearly half of Americans prefer drive-through or takeout over eating inside restaurants. Caller Andy provided helpful advice about using the McDonald’s app by parking in designated spots and having food brought out. The segment also covered Starbucks (#5), Wendy’s (#4), Dunkin’ Donuts (#3), and surprisingly, Panera Bread (#2), though the hosts questioned whether Panera qualifies as fast food.

Chuy shared his weekend visit to Urban Chicken in Round Rock, praising their fresh-looking chicken tenders and comparing them favorably to Raising Cane’s. The discussion about “urban chicken” led to humorous speculation about what makes chicken “urban” versus “rural” and whether the restaurant featured graffiti or modern music. Bob complained about his terrible birthday meal at Luby’s, specifically the chop steak with gravy he described as “dish water,” and recounted a strange encounter with a “witch doctor” patron who stared them down. The hosts maintained their comedic chemistry throughout, with Bob repeatedly expressing his confusion about modern restaurant apps and Chuy defending various food choices.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 08-14-2023 (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Valentina’s in Buda – Bob had brisket quesada taco and was served a special plate by owner Miguel with pork ribs, rice and beans, and corn/elote [51:58-54:09]
• Chewie’s restaurant – discussed in context of co-founder Mike Young’s passing [53:00-55:09]
• Hula Hut – mentioned as part of Commedia Deluxe family [54:24]
• Shady Grove – part of the Commedia Deluxe restaurant family [54:24]
• Dino’s Bar and Grill – referenced in relation to Thin Lizzy song lyrics [49:08]
• Reese’s Mini Cups/Rolos – Bob’s dog ate an entire bag [58:52-59:53]
• Ice cream – mentioned in context of AISD back-to-school ice cream socials [57:46]

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Power outages in far south Austin affecting about 3,000 customers [48:16-49:29]
• Texas bats facing white nose syndrome fungus pandemic, population declining 60-70% across 18 Hill Country counties [50:40-52:32]
• Mike Young, co-founder of Chewie’s restaurant, passed away at age 74 from pancreatic cancer on Friday morning [53:40-55:09]
• Johnny Hardwick (King of the Hill voice actor) passing mentioned [53:30]
• Maui/Lahaina fire devastation discussed [56:33-56:54]
• AISD school starts tomorrow (August 15th) [57:35]
• Perseid meteor shower visible [58:01-58:43]
• Cedar Park experiencing vandalism issues in parks [55:53-56:10]

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Joan Jett still tours extensively and has been on the road since her Runaways days [01:07:42-01:07:52]
• White nose syndrome fungus puts tears in bat wings making them look like swiss cheese, preventing flight [51:17-51:43]
• Bob keeps his thermostat around 75 degrees to save on electricity [49:32-49:51]
• Bob’s rescue dog Tahoe is actually pit bull and heeler mix, not corgi as he thought [56:51-57:13]
• Hydrogen peroxide can be used to induce vomiting in dogs who eat chocolate [01:15:10-01:15:23]

Phone callers this portion:

• Mike – listener who recognized Bob at Valentina’s and asked how he was feeling [01:10:01-01:10:05]
• Andrea (calling from his wife’s phone) – shared story about his Great Pyrenees knocking over and breaking his Les Paul SG guitar that his wife gave him for his birthday [01:15:41-01:17:27]

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “I’m sweating that” – Chewy on Bob’s 75-degree thermostat setting [49:37]
• “You’re a child” – Bob to Chewy about needing cold temperatures to sleep [50:01]
• “I think we’re all trying to recreate the womb” – Chewy on sleeping habits [50:14]
• “What have they done for us lately?” – Chewy about the bats [52:15-52:22]
• “Let’s retire the bats” – Chewy joking about Austin’s bat population [52:26]
• “This is the end of times. You said it. I wish I hadn’t.” – Bob [57:13-57:17]
• “You manifested it. Don’t say that.” – Producer responding to Bob [57:18-57:19]
• “I bury them together, man. I bury them together.” – Bob joking about the broken guitar and dog [01:16:57-01:16:59]

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

• Miguel – owner/creator of Valentina’s who brought Bob and his wife a special plate [53:02]
• Mariachi Classico – mariachi band playing at Valentina’s who had fans of the show [01:09:48-01:09:56]

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Chewy not having proper credentials/KLBJ badge and having to sneak into events [59:54-01:02:43]
• The running joke about pets doing terrible things but owners forgiving them [01:12:20-01:17:27]
• Bob’s references to keeping his dogs “on a tight leash” literally and figuratively [01:14:06]
• The hosts’ lack of business cards and the corporate MS Communications cards from the past [01:06:09-01:07:04]

This or That segment:

• Yes, there was an informal “This or That” type discussion about watching TV shows
• Bob shared three shows he’s been watching: “How To with John Wilson” on Max/HBO (documentary-style comedy about New York), “Hard Knocks” featuring the Jets and Aaron Rodgers, and “Only Murders in the Building” with Steve Martin and Martin Short [41:21-47:11]
• Chewy mentioned watching “This Fool” on Hulu and the first episode of “Yellowstone” [46:46-47:32]

Summary:

The second third of the Matt & Bob show on August 14, 2023, covered a wide range of topics from entertainment to local news. Bob opened by discussing his recent viewing habits during his recovery from illness, recommending shows like “How To with John Wilson,” “Hard Knocks,” and “Only Murders in the Building.” He noted an interesting difference between himself and Chewy regarding watching content while sick—Bob prefers isolation while Chewy enjoys comfort shows.

The conversation shifted to Chewy’s experience at the KLBJ 50th anniversary concert featuring Joan Jett at the Round Rock Amphitheater. Despite some initial difficulties with parking ($20) and not having proper credentials to enter, Chewy managed to get backstage and briefly meet Joan Jett. He described her performance as amazing, noting that she still puts on an incredible rock show. The hosts discussed how Joan Jett has essentially been touring continuously since her Runaways days, maintaining her legendary status in rock music.

The Austin headlines segment took a somber turn with several pieces of sad news. The hosts reported on power outages affecting 3,000 customers in south Austin, a white nose syndrome fungus pandemic devastating the Texas bat population (with numbers declining 60-70% in 18 counties), and most significantly, the passing of Mike Young, co-founder of Chewie’s restaurant, at age 74 from pancreatic cancer. Bob shared personal memories of working with Young and the Commedia Deluxe restaurant family during the station’s earlier days. They also discussed the devastating fires in Maui’s Lahaina and ongoing fire concerns in the Cedar Park area.

On a lighter note, Bob recounted his Sunday morning visit to Valentina’s in Buda, where he enjoyed brisket quesada tacos and was personally served a special off-menu plate by owner Miguel. He was recognized by both a member of Mariachi Classico and a listener named Mike, reinforcing the show’s strong connection to the Buda community. The hosts emphasized Buda as a “stronghold” for their listenership, with Bob noting he can’t visit without fans approaching him.

The show concluded with the “Question of the Day” segment asking listeners about the worst things their pets have done. Bob shared how his dog Tahoe (a pit bull-heeler mix he thought was part corgi) ate an entire bag of Rolos in their foil wrappers, requiring them to induce vomiting with hydrogen peroxide. Chewy recalled his cat Mr. Miyagi chewing a perfect circle through his Banana Republic cashmere sweater. A caller named Andrea shared a heartbreaking story about his Great Pyrenees knocking over and breaking the headstock off a Les Paul SG guitar his wife had given him for his birthday, which he eventually had destroyed Office Space-style in a parking lot as payment for a neighbor’s help moving a couch.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (08-14-2023) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Timestamp 01:18:46 – Buc-ee’s ghost pepper beef jerky mentioned by caller Alejandro
• Timestamp 01:44:48-01:45:45 – Matt and Bob discuss trying to decide where to eat for lunch, mentioning they have different preferences for maximizing their meal choices

Any news stories talked about during this portion:

• Timestamp 01:32:47-01:34:17 – “Crazy plane lady” viral video story discussed – woman who had outburst on plane saying “that person back there is not real” has released first apology video
• Timestamp 01:35:10-01:36:40 – Texas House Bill 1181 requiring adult websites (Pornhub, Brazzers, etc.) to collect government-issued ID for age verification, goes into effect September 1st
• Timestamp 01:37:00-01:39:26 – Colleges bringing back paper exams due to ChatGPT plagiarism concerns
• Timestamp 01:49:30-01:55:05 – 50 people shoplifted approximately $300,000 in luxury items from LA mall (Gucci, Bottega stores), used bear spray on guards

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Timestamp 01:17:43 – Chocolate is bad for dogs, though Chuy mentions his dog Tahoe eats it anyway
• Timestamp 01:19:20-01:19:31 – Dog ate ghost pepper beef jerky and had burning mouth and digestive issues hours later
• Timestamp 01:26:00-01:27:02 – Dog ate enough rat poison “to kill a couple dogs” but survived after emergency vet treatment with charcoal
• Timestamp 01:31:00-01:32:15 – Missing rodeo goat named “Willie” from Raymondville, Texas (Bob’s dad’s hometown) with $5,000+ in rewards offered
• Timestamp 01:45:20-01:46:00 – Bob only lost one pound during his week with COVID, expected to lose five

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• Timestamp 01:19:20-01:20:00 – Caller Alejandro’s dog ate his Buc-ee’s ghost pepper beef jerky, resulting in hours of burning digestive distress for the dog
• Timestamp 01:20:00-01:24:00 – Caller Kathy with five cats describes feral cat shredding guest room after being spayed, and cats knocking over cereal bowls
• Timestamp 01:28:00-01:29:10 – Caller Andrew’s dog ate his expensive marijuana and “slept and munched out” for two days while his wife wanted to take it to the vet
• Timestamp 01:39:30-01:44:16 – Discussion of viral video showing man getting woman arrested for offering happy ending at massage parlor, hosts debate whether he was being self-righteous or protecting himself
• Timestamp 01:46:20-01:47:20 – Bob announces he’s going to “make cuts” to his friend group to limit COVID exposure, mentions giving people “red tickets” in their lockers like on Hard Knocks

Any callers this portion:

• Timestamp 01:17:16 – Miguel (brief)
• Timestamp 01:18:16-01:20:00 – Alejandro – dog ate his Buc-ee’s ghost pepper beef jerky
• Timestamp 01:20:00-01:24:00 – Kathy – has five cats, discussed various cat destruction incidents
• Timestamp 01:24:25-01:25:45 – Carter – roommate’s chihuahua constantly poops by his bedroom door
• Timestamp 01:25:45-01:27:30 – Nathaniel – was dog-sitting when French Bulldog ate rat poison, survived after emergency vet visit
• Timestamp 01:27:58-01:29:10 – Andrew – his dog ate his expensive marijuana and slept for two days

Summary:

The final portion of the show focused heavily on listener calls about the worst things their pets have done, generating both humorous and concerning stories. Alejandro shared how his dog ate his prized Buc-ee’s ghost pepper beef jerky, resulting in hours of burning discomfort for the animal. Kathy, a regular caller with five cats, described various feline destruction including a feral cat shredding her guest room and cats knocking breakfast off the table. The most memorable call came from Andrew, whose dog consumed his expensive marijuana and spent two days alternating between eating and sleeping.

Bob returned to the show after recovering from COVID, expressing frustration that he only lost one pound during his illness when he expected to lose five. He joked about making “cuts” to his friend group to limit future COVID exposure, comparing it to the NFL’s Hard Knocks series where players find termination notices in their lockers. The banter between Bob and Chuy highlighted their different approaches to social interaction, with Chuy noting he rarely goes out except to eat alone at restaurants.

The show covered several odd news stories during their “Nods to the Odd” segment. They discussed the viral “crazy plane lady” who released an apology video without explaining what she meant when she said someone on the plane “wasn’t real.” Bob shared a story about a missing rodeo goat from his father’s hometown of Raymondville, Texas, with the community offering over $5,000 in rewards. They also mentioned colleges returning to paper exams to combat ChatGPT plagiarism.

A significant portion of the show was devoted to discussing a viral video of a man who reported a massage therapist for offering him a “happy ending.” The hosts debated whether the man was being self-righteous or genuinely protecting himself from potential entrapment. They criticized him for demanding a refund and involving religious justification, with Chuy ultimately declaring “screw this guy” for getting the woman arrested. The conversation highlighted the hosts’ discomfort with what they perceived as unnecessary whistleblowing.

The show concluded with discussion of a major theft at a Los Angeles mall where approximately 50 people stole $300,000 worth of luxury items from stores like Gucci and Bottega, using bear spray on security guards. While condemning the crime, the hosts noted less sympathy for luxury brands compared to small businesses, with Chuy joking that it would take 200 such incidents to really affect Gucci. Bob emphasized the importance of maintaining civilization and law and order, while acknowledging the challenge of preventing such coordinated crimes in the future.