🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 12-15-2023 Transcript (First Third)

-Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

Yes, this is a Hot Dog Friday show. CJ was supposed to bring hot dogs but messaged that “the lady’s closed, I’m not coming” (04:24). Chewy went and got hot dogs instead (04:34).

-What food items/restaurants were talked about?

• Jimmy Dean sausage, egg, and cheese croissant – Chewy was eating his second one (00:20, 02:32)
• Hot dogs for Hot Dog Friday (04:24, 04:34)
• McDonald’s – Chewy admitted to sneaking it (02:35)
• Red Lobster – mentioned near the 183 exit (06:00)
• Maximus Gentlemen’s Club – Chewy promoting an appearance there 5-7pm with food (25:16)
• Chef Crusco’s private dinner including: wedge salad, sliced steak on potatoes with rosemary, grilled tomatoes with breadcrumbs, apple dessert (43:48-45:05)

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

Bob discussed aggressive drivers in big white pickup trucks on 183, specifically a Silverado/Chevy with bow tie that used the exit lane as a passing lane (05:32-07:35)

Matt mentioned a story about a mom who had to rush two kids to Dell Children’s hospital after an accident, with both children dying, and someone in a Tesla refusing to move (07:17)

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

The Click Click Boom segment (13:47) was about “10 rules you can’t break as a tourist”:

• Greece: Can’t wear high heels at ancient sites like the Parthenon and Acropolis (13:56-14:41)
• Rome: Can’t sit on the Spanish Steps – you can be banned from the site (15:05-15:51)
• Italy/Venice: Can’t sit on bridges or historic monuments, fines for sitting (15:51-16:58)
• Venice: $200+ fine for feeding pigeons in San Marco Square (17:01-17:20)
• Vienna, San Francisco: Laws against feeding birds and squirrels (17:20)
• Canada: Don’t feed the seals at wharfs (17:24)
• Rome: Can’t swim in famous fountains (18:01-18:10)
• Venice: Can’t swim in canals (18:10)
• New Zealand: Swimming ban in Bay of Islands to protect dolphins (19:02-19:21)
• Singapore: Bringing chewing gum into the country is illegal, can go to jail (19:47-19:56)
• Greece: Can’t eat, drink, or chew gum near ancient historical sites (20:02-20:05)
• Maldives: Bringing or eating pork products can result in fines (20:10-20:40)
• UAE: PDA (public displays of affection) including holding hands, kissing, touching prohibited – can land you in jail. In 2013, a British couple spent a month in jail for sharing a kiss at a restaurant (20:42-21:13)

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

• Chewy introducing himself: “My name is Chewy” after a long rambling introduction where he called Bob “America’s father” (02:02-02:47)
• Bob’s complaint about pickup truck drivers: “Where are you going at six o’clock in the morning that you got to do a hundred and five miles an hour?” (05:45)
• Matt’s road rage confession: “I couldn’t roll my window down because my window’s broken. So I had to open my door to yell at somebody” and his daughter’s friends are now afraid of him (08:08-08:42)
• Matt’s escalation: “You think you’re scared now?” followed by “Why don’t you tell your communist friends that I have a right?” (08:45-09:05)
• The Seal discussion where Matt thought they meant the recording artist Seal from the 1990s: “Well, he’s been causing a lot of problems throughout Canada” (17:35-17:47)
• Bob on the Spanish Steps: “I think I went three steps up. I hope the next Joker movie dances down those” (15:21-15:30)
• The cake puns when discussing Bob introducing Cake: “Let them eat Cake” / “Are you hosting SNL?” / “Ladies, open up the oven. Cake!” (35:10-36:15)

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

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment began with Bob establishing himself as “Rock’s last great reporter” since other rock journalists like Jody went to jazz, Andy went to Hollywood, and Kurt Loder “took a dirt nap” (29:54-30:19). He mentioned this would be the last official broadcast rock news of the year, though he planned to do some unofficial segments online during the holidays.

The main story focused on Tom Petty returning to the charts six years after his death, thanks to his 1989 song “Love is a Long Road” being featured in the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer (31:41-34:05). The song, which was the B-side to “Free Fallin'” from the Full Moon Fever album, saw streaming numbers jump 37,000% on Spotify and landed at number seven on Billboard’s rock digital song sales chart. Bob correctly identified the album as Full Moon Fever, demonstrating his rock knowledge.

Bob transitioned to “Rock and Roll News Junior” with a passionate plea to parents about buying guitars for their children (39:45-42:32). He strongly warned against purchasing guitars with Adam Levine’s picture on them from stores like Target, calling it embarrassing for children. Instead, he urged parents to visit proper music stores like South Austin Music or Straight Music to purchase name-brand entry-level guitars like Squire (Fender’s budget line) or Epiphone (Gibson’s budget line).

His guitar advice continued with warnings against buying no-name guitars from Amazon or “pointy guitars,” emphasizing that kids who have worked hard all year deserve proper instruments (42:32-43:06). Bob offered to answer parents’ questions via his Bob’s Rock News social media accounts about guitars, basses, stereos, Bluetooth equipment, and turntables, specifically warning against buying Crosley record players.

The segment concluded with the Rock and Roll News Salute honoring Chef Crusco, a fan of the show for 13 years who had prepared a private dinner Bob attended the previous night (43:48-45:45). Bob thanked the chef for the wonderful meal and encouraged listeners to check out ChefCrusco.com. He wrapped up by reflecting on the great year of rock and roll news in 2023, mentioning trivia contests at Moon Tower Saloon, t-shirts, stickers, and teasing exciting things coming in 2024.

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

Yes, Chef Crusco received the Rock and Roll Salute (43:48-45:30). Bob met him at a private dinner where the chef was cooking. The chef revealed he’d been a fan of the show for 13 years. Bob promoted ChefCrusco.com and thanked him for the wonderful meal.

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

• Tom Petty (and the Heartbreakers)
• Bruce Springsteen
• Wham
• Paul McCartney
• The Pretenders
• Maroon 5 (Adam Levine’s band – mentioned negatively)
• Cake
• Billy Squire (mentioned in relation to Squire guitar brand)

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

The show opened with Chewy introducing himself and the team, noting he was eating his second Jimmy Dean sausage, egg, and cheese croissant while sweating in a hoodie. Bob arrived late, explaining his wife was out of town and he had trouble getting out of the house, dealing with dogs and finding his belongings. Matt was also running behind, and it was revealed that CJ was supposed to bring hot dogs for Hot Dog Friday but bailed because “the lady’s closed,” so Chewy picked up hot dogs instead. Their audience consisted of just one person – Erin, who was sitting in the studio.

Bob launched into a complaint about aggressive pickup truck drivers on Austin highways, specifically describing an incident where a big white Silverado used the exit lane as a passing lane, flashing lights at him before crossing three lanes at high speed. Matt countered with his own road rage story about opening his car door to yell at someone because his window is broken, which mortified his daughter so much that her friends at school are now talking about it and supposedly afraid of her father. The conversation evolved into a discussion about why trucks have gotten so much bigger over the years, with Matt noting that a modern Tacoma is now the size of an old F-150.

The hosts then conducted their “Click Click Boom” segment, going through ten tourist rules from around the world, including prohibitions on wearing heels at Greek historical sites, sitting on Rome’s Spanish Steps, feeding pigeons in Venice, bringing chewing gum into Singapore, and public displays of affection in the UAE. Between these segments, Bob showed off new kiss-cut stickers he made featuring the hosts, and there was discussion about holiday plans – Matt’s family trip got cancelled due to financial constraints, Bob typically goes to a small town to audit his year and set goals but his arm injury and truck problems might prevent it, and Chewy plans to work throughout the holidays while doing live streams. Chewy also promoted his appearance at Maximus Gentlemen’s Club from 5-7pm that evening.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Clark’s Oyster Bar (55:02) – Mentioned as having one of the best burgers in town, described as “well salted”
• Ramen (51:45) – Chewy’s daughter found a new spicy ramen in a red container
• Miso soup (49:45) – Bob made homemade miso soup with seaweed
• McDonald’s Big Breakfast (1:27:05) – Discussion about loading everything on the pancake and using it as a taco shell
• Taco Bell (1:04:25) – Discussion about premium tacos and spending $30-40 there
• Dino nuggets and potato salad burrito (1:14:30) – Sawyer made this after getting home drunk
• Craft blue box mac and cheese with dino nuggets (1:15:55) – Sawyer’s “family recipe”
• Pluckers (1:18:45) – Free wings promotion if home team wins
• Onion rings (1:15:19) – Made in air fryer in studio
• Hot dogs (1:10:00) – Being prepared on rollers
• Sushi Nine (1:30:06) – North Carolina restaurant that got 250 people sick with norovirus
• IHOP (1:28:23) – Mentioned in context of sticky tables

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Housing prices (54:14) – Median home price in greater Austin down almost 10% year over year
• Now’s Enfield Drug closing (55:02) – Historic location at 12th and Westland may be turned into housing with retail and parking
• UT Volleyball Championship (56:29) – Texas beat Wisconsin in semifinals, advancing to national championship match against Nebraska on ABC Sunday
• Christmas weather forecast (57:14) – Expected to be about 10 degrees warmer than normal, possibly hottest Christmas in some time; could be 65 degrees in Chicago/Wisconsin
• 2023 hottest year on record (59:00) – Heat waves are intense and lasting longer
• Uber driver car theft (1:00:11) – 27-year-old Nushka Afkami stole her Uber driver’s car in Austin after throwing driver’s phone out window, used credit card at airport, flying back to California
• Carolina Panthers tickets (1:24:06) – Tickets selling for 45 cents before taxes/fees due to team’s poor performance
• Raiders vs Chargers game (1:25:02) – Raiders hung 63 points on Chargers, 45 at halftime
• Elderly man pancake murder (1:25:54) – 85-year-old Stephen Schwartz fatally stabbed his 81-year-old wife after argument over pancakes at 3:40 PM; married 40 years, charged with second-degree murder
• Sushi Nine norovirus outbreak (1:30:06) – 250 people sickened at North Carolina sushi restaurant

Predictions made during this portion:

• Cowboys vs Bills (1:21:43) – Sawyer predicts Cowboys will win as 2.5-point underdogs; Josh Allen “guaranteed to throw at least one pick”
• Texans season (1:19:50) – Concerns expressed about Texans “maybe not going to the playoffs anymore”
• Bill Belichick leaving Patriots (1:21:05) – Rumors mentioned that he may be “parting ways with the team after this”

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• National Weather Service White Christmas definition (58:31) – There must be an inch of snow on the ground at 7 AM local time on Christmas morning
• MetLife Stadium (1:17:23) – Voted by NFL players as worst stadium to play at; uses bad turf causing non-contact injuries; Jimmy Hoffa allegedly buried in end zone
• Derek Henry’s performance vs Texans (1:20:36) – Averaging about 200 yards per game in his last five games against Houston
• Daron Bland (1:22:03) – Cowboys player currently breaking records for pick sixes
• North Carolina coastline (1:32:40) – Has over 300 miles of coastline

Phone callers this portion:

• Caller about “The Menu” movie (52:16) – Mentioned watching the movie and thinking of Chewy
• Clark from Nebraska (1:03:01) – Nebraska alumni wanting to make a bet on UT vs Nebraska volleyball championship; made deal for breakfast tacos if Nebraska wins, gets moved up studio visit list; has two metal hips

Hot dogs being eaten in the studio:

Yes (1:10:00)

• Who made them: Sawyer Stoll brought hot dog rollers
• Recipe: Hot dogs on rollers with onion rings made in air fryer (Justin Sarber donated the air fryer). Rollers had “two-week-old grease heating up and burning off”

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “You got a free ticket, baby, take the ride.” – Sawyer about his girlfriend driving him home drunk (1:13:41)
• “I’ll tell you what, riding your e-bike on Hamilton Pool Road is not the safest thing.” – Matt (48:12)
• “Every time I hear a tolly open up, I’m like, Sawyer?” – Chewy (1:09:20)
• “What’s your alcohol blood content?” – Reversed joke about Sawyer’s drinking (1:09:39)
• “International House of Prisons” – Bob’s joke about IHOP (1:28:30)
• “You know, Sun Tzu says in the art of war, know your opponent’s move before your own.” – Sawyer explaining ordering beer early (1:13:32)
• “I don’t know. I just it was one of those days… I ate a bowl of hot water” – Bob (49:23)

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

Sawyer Stoll (1:10:05) – Regular contributor who does Football Hot Dog Friday and NFL picks; appeared very hungover from previous night’s event where he consumed a bucket of Budweiser, additional beers, shots, and a 300mg THC edible

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Chewy’s food consumption habits – Multiple references to his eating habits, appetite, and willingness to eat anything
• Sawyer’s drinking – Running joke about his alcohol consumption and hangovers
• Bob’s fancy food preferences – Jokes about his seaweed, tofu, and miso soup
• Matt’s e-bike – Reference to riding it on Hamilton Pool Road
• Show’s relevance – Self-deprecating humor about whether people still listen/know them
• North Carolina sushi skepticism – Running joke about sushi in landlocked/non-traditional areas

Summary:

The second third of this December 15, 2023 episode of the Matt & Bob show features a mix of local Austin news, NFL talk, and the show’s characteristic banter. The hosts discuss recent Austin developments including declining home prices and the closure of Now’s Enfield Drug, while celebrating UT’s volleyball team advancing to the national championship. The weather forecast predicts an unusually warm Christmas, contributing to discussion about 2023 being the hottest year on record.

Sawyer Stoll makes an appearance for Football Hot Dog Friday, clearly recovering from the previous night’s Krampus event where he consumed massive amounts of alcohol and a 300mg THC edible. Despite his condition, he delivers his weekly NFL picks and analysis, focusing heavily on the upcoming Cowboys-Bills matchup and making the Cowboys his underdog pick of the week. He also discusses the Carolina Panthers’ dire situation, noting tickets are selling for just 45 cents.

The show features several phone callers, most notably Clark from Nebraska who proposes a bet on the upcoming UT-Nebraska volleyball championship match. After some back-and-forth negotiation and teasing, they settle on a gentleman’s bet where Clark will bring breakfast tacos if Nebraska loses. The interaction showcases the show’s ability to engage with longtime listeners while maintaining their irreverent humor.

The “Nods to the Odd” segment covers two bizarre news stories: an 85-year-old man who murdered his 81-year-old wife over pancakes, and a North Carolina sushi restaurant that sickened 250 people with norovirus. These stories prompt discussions about food preferences, with particular focus on pancakes as breakfast versus dessert, and skepticism about eating sushi in North Carolina despite its 300 miles of coastline.

Throughout this portion, the show maintains its signature blend of local news coverage, sports talk, and absurdist humor. The chemistry between the hosts is evident as they riff on everything from Sawyer’s drinking habits to Bob’s fancy food preferences to Chewy’s insatiable appetite. The segment ends with preparations for hot dogs on the roller and onion rings in the air fryer, staying true to the Football Hot Dog Friday tradition.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript (Final Third)

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:34:18 – Sushi9 restaurant discussed, located in a strip mall next to Wing Stop, all-you-can-eat sushi for $34.99
• 01:34:36 – White Castle incident mentioned in news story
• 01:59:17 – Blue Bell vanilla ice cream mentioned as ingredient in Coquito
• 02:05:02 – Hunt Brothers pizza mentioned on Sawyer’s jacket

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:34:41 – St. Louis man (Christopher Manley) charged with going berserk at White Castle, in possession of 12 knives, spit on restaurant manager, resisted arrest, destroyed items inside restaurant
• 01:37:19 – After-school Satan Club plans to begin at Chimney Rock Elementary School in Cordova, Tennessee (Telus Tennessee Elementary) following Christmas break, with activities including science, community service projects, puzzles, and games

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:36:06 – Hosts compare mugshot of Christopher Manley to Sawyer, joking it looks like “Sawyer when he’s 40”
• 01:37:06 – Sawyer brings Christmas presents for the hosts
• 01:39:19 – Channing Camille calls in about Howard Theater in Taylor fundraising, closing date set for January 3rd
• 01:55:17 – Multiple KLBJ DJs gather in studio simultaneously (described as unprecedented): Matt, Bob, Chuy, Drew, LA Lloyd, Johnny Rude, and Chuck
• 01:58:15 – Rosa brings Coquito (Puerto Rican coconut drink with rum and Blue Bell vanilla ice cream) for Christmas party
• 02:04:21 – Sawyer gives Christmas gifts: Bob gets how-to-stop-smoking-marijuana book, Matt gets Billy Squier “The Stroke” 45 vinyl record, Drew’s gift not specified
• 02:05:02 – Bob receives handmade wooden Cybertruck from Sawyer
• 02:09:21 – Sawyer’s NFL betting parlay: Dolphins -2.5, Rams -0.5, Giants +12 (six-point teaser at +200 odds)

Guests on the show:

• 01:39:19 – Channing Camille (phone) – working to save Howard Theater in Taylor, Texas
• 01:55:17 – Drew (in studio)
• 01:55:17 – LA Lloyd (in studio) – afternoon drive host, program director, hosts LA Lloyd Rock 30 countdown
• 01:55:17 – Johnny Rude (in studio) – evening show host
• 01:55:17 – Chuck (in studio) – engineer, also does on-air shifts

Callers this portion:

• 02:13:35 – Chris – wished hosts Merry Christmas, has three kids
• 02:13:53 – Manny – Puerto Rican caller, loves Rosa, teased he’ll share news in new year
• 02:15:51 – Michael – 51 years old, from Maine, moved to Austin in 2015, drives a van and listens to the show
• 02:18:02 – Adam (Funalala Fool) – thanked Sawyer for including him in “day Watto” and being called on stage
• 02:18:54 – Little Hickey – attended their comedy show, gave Sawyer 600 milligrams of edibles

Predictions made during this portion:

• 02:09:21 – Sawyer’s NFL picks for weekend: Dolphins minus 2.5 points, Rams minus half point, Giants plus 12 points (six-point teaser parlay at plus 200 odds)

Summary:

The final third of the December 15, 2023 Matt & Bob show on KLBJ-FM featured an unprecedented gathering in the studio as the station celebrated its success and the holiday season. For the first time in the station’s history, all of the KLBJ on-air personalities were present simultaneously in one room – Matt, Bob, Chuy, Drew, LA Lloyd, Johnny Rude, and Chuck the engineer. The hosts proudly noted that KLBJ appears to be the last station in the country with live local DJs 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, and that the station’s ratings across all dayparts haven’t been this high in its history.

The show mixed holiday cheer with their typical irreverent humor. Rosa, the station’s receptionist, brought homemade Coquito – a Puerto Rican drink made with coconut milk, cinnamon, rum, and Blue Bell vanilla ice cream – which the hosts enjoyed while broadcasting. Sawyer presented Christmas gifts to the crew, giving Bob a book on how to stop smoking marijuana and Matt a Billy Squier “The Stroke” 45 vinyl record, complete with the picture sleeve. The gift-giving was met with jokes and appreciation, particularly Bob’s handmade wooden Cybertruck that Sawyer crafted from work scraps.

News segments included a bizarre story about a St. Louis man arrested at White Castle while carrying 12 knives, and a controversy in Tennessee where the Satanic Temple planned to start an after-school club at an elementary school. The hosts explained that the Satanic Temple doesn’t actually worship Satan but uses such actions to advocate for freedom of religion and First Amendment rights. Listener Channing Camille called in with an update on her efforts to save the Howard Theater in Taylor, Texas, with a closing date set for January 3rd and continued fundraising efforts through Kickstarter and GoFundMe.

The show also featured several heartfelt listener calls wishing the hosts Merry Christmas and thanking them for their work throughout the year. One caller, Michael from Maine, praised the show for making his mornings enjoyable during his van driving job and offered philosophical encouragement about following dreams. Another caller, Little Hickey, enthusiastically recounted the recent live podcast event at Cap City Comedy Club and admitted to giving Sawyer 600 milligrams of edibles, then yelling “pussy” at him while driving by.

The show concluded with the hosts looking forward to 2024, teasing upcoming concerts and events including shows at South by Southwest, a KLBJ-branded concert in planning stages, and an extensive ticket giveaway campaign starting January 3rd. They promised original content during the holiday break rather than just reruns, encouraging listeners to keep tuning in. The camaraderie among the staff was evident throughout, with genuine appreciation expressed for their collective success and the loyal audience that made it possible.