🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob 09-18-2023 Transcript

Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

• Yes, this appears to be related to Hot Dog Friday. Bob mentions at 08:26 that “Friday’s hot dog, Doctor Hot Dog Picks NFL Picks segment”
• At 08:46, Bob’s wife criticized their presentation of Texas Taylor Weenie hot dogs, saying “it sounded like you guys were eating a rubber tube”
• Extended discussion about the texture and difficulty eating the Taylor Weenie hot dogs from a previous Friday show (08:46-10:35)

Food items/restaurants were talked about

• Home Slice pizza (02:46)
• Mexican food – mentioned Bob had some on Saturday (06:31)
• Texas Taylor Weenie hot dogs – extensive discussion (08:46-10:35)
• Tony C’s pizza at the Arctic Monkeys concert (36:11)
• Randy’s donuts (28:02)
• Nobu in Malibu (38:16)
• Burritino’s in LA (15:55)

News stories talked about during this portion

• Ken Paxton Senate hearing/trial concluded on Saturday (49:51-50:39)
• Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner controversy over comments about black and female artists not being able to “articulate at the same level” as white male musicians (30:25-33:16)

“Click Click Boom” segment

Segment Topic: Largest U.S. cities by area/square miles (11:00-28:32)

Clickbait news mentioned:

• Question: Where does the U.S. rank among countries by area? (Answer: 3rd largest country)
• Top 10 largest U.S. cities by square miles:
• #10: Phoenix, Arizona (517 sq mi)
• #9: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (607 sq mi)
• #8: Houston, Texas (665 sq mi)
• #7: Butte, Montana (717 sq mi)
• #6: Anaconda, Montana (736 sq mi)
• #5: Jacksonville, Florida (840 sq mi)
• #4: Anchorage, Alaska (1,700 sq mi)
• #3: Wrangell, Alaska (2,546 sq mi)
• #2: Juneau, Alaska (2,700 sq mi)
• #1: Sitka, Alaska (2,900 sq mi)

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion

• “If you don’t test, you don’t have COVID” – Bob’s controversial take on COVID testing (04:21)
• The delay system only having “six seconds” causing concern about dropping F-bombs (05:33)
• Discussion about how you can gain 2-3 pounds in one day but it takes six months to lose it (06:20)
• “Should you be replaced?” – management allegedly asking about Chewy not attending tailgates (07:21)
• Extended riff on LA neighborhoods to the tune of “I Love LA” (28:00-28:32)
• Multiple fake commercials created to the Arctic Monkeys song, including House Depot, Man Cloth toilet paper, hair loss treatments, and the “Ultimate Man Recliner” that will “S your D” (46:46-49:35)
• “Damn boy, he’s thick!” sound drop (49:42)

Phone callers this portion

No phone callers during this portion.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment covered several major stories from the music industry, beginning with what he called the lead story about Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner. Bob explained that Wenner is publishing a book of interviews with what he calls “rock masters,” including Bono, John Lennon, and Mick Jagger – all white men. Bob noted the problematic use of the word “masters” and explained that the real estate industry has moved away from terms like “master bedroom” to “primary bedroom.” The controversy deepened when Wenner allegedly indicated in the book that black and female artists couldn’t “articulate at the same quote level as white male musicians.” Bob mentioned that people are now distancing themselves from Wenner, and he joked about having to burn Wenner’s autobiography that he just purchased and read.

The second story covered Sheryl Crow’s appearance at the Sea Hear Now festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey – Bruce Springsteen’s stomping grounds. Before performing her song “Cross Creek Road,” Crow shared a personal story about struggling and finding solace in nature. She told the audience that getting out in nature “really saved my life,” explaining that she would sit among trees and ask God for answers. Bob added his own embellishment, joking that she probably also asked for a hit song while she was at it, acknowledging that he was making up parts of the story because “that’s the good thing about rock and roll news.”

Bob briefly mentioned that Lita Ford had some news but passed on covering it. He then reported on U2’s upcoming release, revealing they have a new song called “Atomic City” for which they filmed a music video in downtown Las Vegas over the weekend. Fans and extras at the shoot captured snippets of the tune on social media. Bob noted this was the second time U2 has filmed a music video on the streets of Las Vegas, with the first being in 1987 for “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.”

The rock news continued with coverage of major Austin concerts from the weekend. Bob saw the Arctic Monkeys on Friday night from the skybox, describing them as having seven guys on stage with a lead singer in a tuxedo who didn’t interact with other band members. He compared it to a solo act, likening the frontman to a “rock Dean Martin” performing like a lounge singer. Bob mentioned he went down to mingle with “the normal people” and got Tony C’s pizza. He then transitioned to what he called a “special report” from correspondent Matt Bearden, who saw Sting at the “Enormodome” on Sunday night, though Matt indicated he didn’t know this segment was planned and was going to cover it during his own segment later.

Bob concluded the rock news by announcing the Rock and Roll Salute, which went to Rita Williamson, a ticket buyer at their Cap City Comedy Club show the previous Wednesday. The show was a sellout minus one ticket, which Bob jokingly said he would have purchased himself if he’d known. Rita gifted Bob a “theraflow” device after the show, which appeared to be some kind of foot roller for therapeutic purposes. Bob thanked her and promised to report back on whether it worked, planning to use it during the show while keeping his socks on. He closed with his signature message that “Rock and Roll saved my life” and encouraged listeners to invest in good audio equipment with “85 watts of channel into eight ohms” and big speakers to fully experience music.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute

• Yes, Rita Williamson received a rock and roll salute (39:53) for attending their Cap City Comedy Club show and gifting Bob a theraflow foot roller device

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

• U2
• Arctic Monkeys
• Thin Lizzy
• Sting (solo artist)
• Sheryl Crow
• Lita Ford
• Demi Lovato
• Guns N’ Roses
• Bruce Springsteen

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

The show opened with the hosts discussing their weekend activities, with Bob revealing he made a last-minute decision to attend the KLBJ FM tailgate despite not planning to go and not wearing burnt orange. He and his wife were already in the South Congress area having Home Slice pizza and shopping at Revival Cycle when they decided to Uber over to the tailgate. Chewy was noticeably absent, feeling under the weather with hot flashes, sweating, nausea and dizziness. Despite testing negative for COVID, the hosts joked about Bob’s controversial philosophy that “if you don’t test, you don’t have COVID.” The conversation highlighted ongoing tension about Chewy’s repeated absences from tailgates, with Bob and Matt claiming listeners constantly ask “Where’s Chewy?” which ruins their experience at the events.

The Click Click Boom educational segment explored the largest U.S. cities by area, revealing surprising results that Alaska dominates the list. The hosts were shocked to learn that cities like Sitka, Juneau, and Wrangell in Alaska are the three largest cities in America by square miles, despite having tiny populations. The segment included guesses from the hosts, with Houston making the list at #8, but San Antonio and Los Angeles – cities they expected to rank highly – didn’t make the top 10. The discussion touched on how city limits are determined and questioned whether certain large landmasses with few inhabitants should really count as cities, with Bob noting that Wrangell has only 2,500 people spread across 2,546 square miles.

A major portion of the show featured an extended improvised comedy bit where the hosts created fake commercials to an Arctic Monkeys song after Bob attended their concert Friday night. The riff produced hilarious parody ads for “House Depot,” “Man Cloth” (the toughest toilet paper), hair loss supplements, Chris Waters Real Estate’s “Get Paid Twice” program, and culminated with the “Lazy Boy Ultimate Man Recliner” that would “S your D.” The segment showcased the show’s spontaneous comedy chemistry. The show also touched on the conclusion of the Ken Paxton Senate hearing, which Matt noted had become appointment viewing like a soap opera, with even his mother referring to it as “watching my stories.”

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Birdies (53:26) – Restaurant on 12th Street near airport in Austin. Named 2023 Food and Wine Magazine’s Restaurant of the Year. Features handmade pasta dinners that change nightly. Used to be a Taco Mix location with walk-up windows.
• Water Burger (1:28:14) – Stack of Water Burger ketchup packets in studio, brought in for Hot Dog Friday
• Hot dogs (1:28:28) – Discussed as part of “Hot Dog Friday” tradition
• Cooper’s Old Town Barbecue (1:22:08) – Location where they saw Nicky Savs doing a barbecue spice challenge
• Ovaltine (1:31:03) – Avery mentioned replacing drinking with Ovaltine
• Chips Ahoy cookies (1:31:02) – Mentioned as something Avery has become addicted to

News stories talked about during this portion

• Ken Paxton Impeachment Outcome (50:46-51:17) – Discussion about him being acquitted on all charges, impeached but allowed to stay in office, with mentions of money changing hands behind the scenes
• University of Texas Rankings (51:25-52:05) – UT Austin ranked 9th in top public schools list, 32nd overall in U.S. News and World Report’s best college rankings
• Austin FC Loss (51:33) – Brief mention that Austin FC dropped another tough game
• AI Church Service (56:24-58:11) – Violet Crown City Church in North Austin hosted a Sunday service entirely created by ChatGPT, Pastor Jay Cooper used the technology to create a 15-minute service
• Man Suing Hospital Over C-Section Witness (1:31:56-1:36:00) – Australian man named Neil is suing Royal Women’s Hospital for $1 billion, claiming witnessing his wife’s C-section gave him psychotic illness and PTSD. He’s representing himself.
• Body Double for Driving Test (1:36:10-1:38:29) – Belgian man named Serge hired a body double named Julian to take his driving test after failing 12 times. Both were caught and taken into custody.

Predictions made during this portion

• No specific predictions were made during this portion.

Interesting facts shared during this portion

• Sting’s Age and Physical Condition (1:01:51-1:02:24) – At 70-something years old, Sting is in ridiculous shape with impressive arms, sounds exactly like he did at 28, attributed to how he chose to sing when younger
• Elbows Age First (1:03:08-1:04:01) – Matt’s wife Kara theorized that humans age at the elbows first, they get pointy and the skin “stacks” like cowboy jeans
• Setlist.fm Discrepancy (1:05:17) – The setlist on setlist.fm wasn’t the actual setlist Sting played that night
• Sting’s Bass Playing (1:01:57) – Mentioned as being a very good bass player
• Sting’s Fitness Regimen (1:09:49) – Does Ashtanga yoga and tantric sex, doesn’t lift weights
• Australian Geography (1:32:32) – Australia is comparable in size to Texas, is both an island and a continent
• Women’s Anatomy During C-Section (1:34:42) – Discussion about how organs have to be removed during C-section to access baby
• C-Section Baby Head Shapes (1:35:18) – Babies born via C-section have perfectly shaped heads because they don’t go through birth canal
• Genetic Hip Condition (1:35:23) – Avery mentioned women in her family have a genetic condition where hips don’t open, requiring C-sections

Toxic Tuesday segment

• No Toxic Tuesday segment occurred during this portion.

Phone callers this portion

• No phone callers during this portion.

Hot dogs being eaten in the studio

Yes – Hot Dog Friday tradition (1:28:28-1:29:30)

• Who made them: Not explicitly stated who makes them
• Recipe: Not provided in detail, but mentions:
• Ketchup was brought in (Water Burger ketchup packets)
• Matt forgot ketchup at home and used the Water Burger packets in studio
• Mentioned spicy ketchup specifically

Funny or memorable quotes

• Bob’s Austin Tourism Parody (52:07-52:35): “Come to Austin. Enjoy the University of Texas. While you’re here, head on down to Dirty Six and get shot in the face… Pick up a stand-up paddleboard and do some yoga. Why not spend your father’s cash on coffee in the middle of the afternoon? Austin, oasis away from actual work.”
• Matt on Sting Crowd (1:04:35): “A sting crowd is generally so lifeless that he doesn’t know if they’re even applauding.”
• On Rude Song Selection (1:05:54): “I think it’s rude for an artist to play songs that they know we don’t care about.”
• Matt on Riffing While Drinking (1:24:08): “I was just riffing, bro. For years.”
• Avery on Bar Industry (1:25:00): “If I said that to one of my friends that works in the bar industry, they’d be like, yeah. Yeah, 20 shots, yeah. Yeah, that’s a Tuesday happy hour.”
• On C-Section Assumptions (1:34:43): “I thought it was like a watermelon seed. It would just shoot right out of there.”
• Matt During C-Section (1:35:00): “They go full last scene of Braveheart there… And I was like, hey, you’re gonna have to put that back. Can we put that back? She needs that.”

Guests in the studio or special visitors

Avery Moore (1:11:11 onwards)

• Comedian and longtime friend of the show
• Visiting to promote her Cap City Comedy Club headlining show on Wednesday
• Opening for herself with her comedy duo “The McEwans” (fundamentalist Christian comedy duo – satire)
• Announced 93 days sober from alcohol and cigarettes (1:16:37)
• Quit cold turkey after drinking approximately 20 shots a night
• Also quit bartending after 14 years in November
• Now working as a tour guide with Nick Severino
• Father is 25 years sober in AA
• Recording her first comedy special in spring
• Releasing an album recorded in January 2020 on Sure Thing Records in October

Recurring jokes or gags

• Pearl Jam Tent Camping (1:01:27, 1:05:10) – People camping outside Moody Center for Pearl Jam pit tickets while Sting performed
• King Baby/Buscar References (1:25:48-1:28:14) – Austin graffiti artist references, jokes about claiming to be King Baby
• Chewy’s Sweat Problem (1:26:41-1:28:08) – Running gag about Chewy sweating profusely and damaging the Cap City mural
• Old People at Concerts (1:03:27-1:04:32) – Extended discussion about elderly concertgoers, their elbows, early arrival times
• PBS Concert Vibes (1:06:45-1:08:08) – Comparing Sting concert to PBS fundraiser concerts, polite clapping
• Eagle Screech Sound Effect (1:12:12) – Played when someone is hyped up

Summary

This portion of the Matt & Bob show from September 18, 2023, featured a wide-ranging conversation covering local Austin news, concert reviews, and an extended visit from comedian Avery Moore. The hosts began by discussing several Austin-area headlines, including the Ken Paxton impeachment outcome, UT Austin’s improved national rankings, and a controversial AI-generated church service at Violet Crown City Church. Matt provided satirical tourism commentary about Austin, highlighting both its attractions and problems.

The show’s major focus was Matt’s detailed review of attending a Sting concert at the Moody Center the previous night. He provided extensive commentary on the aging crowd, expensive drinks ($36-37 for a double whiskey), and Sting’s remarkable physical condition and vocal abilities at over 70 years old. Matt and his wife Kara entertained themselves by people-watching and developing theories about aging, particularly Kara’s observation that humans “age at the elbows first.” Matt noted the contrast between the lifeless, PBS-style audience participation and Sting’s energetic performance, though he criticized the 45-minute segment of lesser-known songs mid-show.

The highlight of this segment was comedian Avery Moore’s in-studio visit to promote her Wednesday headlining show at Cap City Comedy Club. Avery made the significant announcement that she’s 93 days sober from both alcohol and cigarettes, having quit cold turkey after years of heavy drinking (approximately 20 shots per night). She spoke candidly about the difficulty of quitting, particularly during the first month, and how her sobriety has positively affected her comedy and confidence. Avery also discussed her new career as a tour guide working alongside fellow comedian Nick Severino, her upcoming album release, and plans to record her first comedy special.

The show wrapped with two “Nods to the Odd” segments featuring bizarre news stories: an Australian man suing a hospital for $1 billion for allowing him to witness his wife’s C-section (which led to a discussion about the surprising reality of the procedure), and a Belgian man who hired a body double to take his driving test after failing 12 times. Throughout the segment, the hosts maintained their characteristic humor while showing genuine support for Avery’s sobriety journey, demonstrating the show’s ability to balance comedy with meaningful conversation about serious topics like addiction and recovery.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (09-18-2023) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:44:48 – Bodi’s in Albuquerque (burritos recommended by Chuy)
• 01:48:03 – Sawyer & Co. at the old Arches location (Louisiana flair, Creole catfish, chicken fried steak)
• 01:49:00 – Multiple burger joints discussed: Hilberts (on Cameron), Sandy’s, Top Notch, Dan’s Hamburgers (Hickory Burger and BLT recommended), 5280 Burger (homemade ketchup), Wally’s Burger Express
• 01:49:40 – Hopdoddy, Casino El Camino (Buffalo burger and Amarillo burger with shaved serranos)
• 01:52:50 – Uptown Sports (Aaron Franklin’s burgers mentioned)
• 01:50:10 – Various fast food: Wendy’s (baconator, chili), Burger King (rodeo cheeseburger), Shake Shack
• 01:51:10 – Panda Express mentioned
• 01:53:20 – Clark’s Oyster Bar (burger highly regarded, oysters)
• 01:56:20 – Buddies (they go weekly)
• 01:58:05 – Shake Shack in Chicago (shakago dog with sport peppers)
• 01:59:15 – Pizza Hut (kale trivia), Red Lobster (lobster tank discussion), iHop burgers
• 02:01:50 – Freaking Chicken (missed venue from Punch comedy club days)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 02:03:00 – Man died eating raw oysters in Galveston during Labor Day weekend; oysters contaminated with flesh-eating bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:59:58 – Pizza Hut was the number one purchaser of kale in the United States in the mid-1990s; they only used it to decorate their salad bars, not as food
• 02:08:15 – Food safety danger zone discussion: rice and pasta can develop dangerous bacteria when left at certain temperatures; the bacteria’s waste product can make you sick even if you kill the organism by reheating

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:40:25 – Dean Stanfield calls in from the road trip; he’s only biked 200 yards of the 600-mile journey while following in the chase vehicle
• 01:42:40 – Mike Eaton declares “Creed is better than Pearl Jam” on the show, causing mock outrage
• 01:46:22 – National Cheeseburger Day discussion dominates much of the show
• 02:10:00 – Chewy reveals he has a four-day-old puffy package of tilapia in his fridge that he was considering eating; everyone tells him to throw it away immediately

Any guests on the show?

• 01:39:00-01:46:00 – Avery Moore (comedian headlining Cap City Comedy Club on Wednesday)
• 01:40:00-01:45:30 – Dean Stanfield (called in from road trip in Clovis, New Mexico with Mike Eaton and Darien)

Any callers this portion?

• 01:40:00 – Dean Stanfield called from the road trip (along with Mike Eaton and Darien in the follow car)

5-Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the Matt & Bob show began with the hosts discussing plans and transitioning to a call from comedian Dean Stanfield. Stanfield was calling from Clovis, New Mexico as part of a cross-country journey where a comedian friend named Darien is cycling to Las Vegas while Dean and others follow in a chase vehicle. The group had traveled 600 miles, though Dean humorously admitted he’d only personally biked about 200 yards. They discussed the route, the challenges of biking at night to avoid heat, and encouraged listeners to follow along on Instagram at “Never Going to Make It.” The call included some comedy, including Mike Eaton’s controversial claim that Creed is better than Pearl Jam, and plans were made for daily check-ins throughout the week.

The conversation then shifted to National Cheeseburger Day, with extensive discussion about Austin’s burger scene. The hosts and guest Avery Moore shared recommendations including Sawyer & Co., Dan’s Hamburgers, Casino El Camino, Hopdoddy, and Clark’s Oyster Bar. Bob Fonseca revealed he keeps a list of burgers to try organized by town on his phone, while expressing his typical complaints about parking and convenience. Chewy discussed his inability to get reservations at Clark’s Oyster Bar, and the group debated various burger joints from local favorites to chain restaurants, with particular attention paid to parking availability and food quality.

A significant portion of the show turned to food safety after discussing a news story about a man who died from eating raw oysters contaminated with flesh-eating bacteria (Vibrio vulnificus) in Galveston. This led to an extensive conversation about the dangers of improperly stored leftovers, particularly rice and pasta. Avery, who has food service certification, explained the concept of the “danger zone” for food temperatures and how bacteria can grow on improperly cooled foods. The discussion became increasingly urgent when Chewy revealed he had a four-day-old package of tilapia in his refrigerator that had become puffy with bacterial gas.

The food safety discussion expanded to include various risky eating habits the hosts admitted to, including Bob eating cold pizza left out overnight and consuming old leftover pasta. Avery explained that some bacteria produce waste products that remain dangerous even after reheating kills the organism. An interesting fact emerged that Pizza Hut was once the number one purchaser of kale in America, using it only for salad bar decoration rather than consumption. The hosts also discussed Bob’s travel habits, including his use of a sleeping bag liner to avoid hotel sheets, revealing his general concerns about cleanliness and contamination.

Throughout the segment, comedian Avery Moore promoted her upcoming Wednesday show at Cap City Comedy Club where she’s headlining. The conversation maintained the show’s characteristic humor while mixing in genuinely useful food safety information, nostalgic references to Austin’s changing restaurant scene, and the typical banter between Matt, Bob, and Chewy. The show wrapped with plans for Avery to return later in the week and reminders for listeners to follow the show and Avery on social media, maintaining the casual, friendly atmosphere that defines their morning program.