🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 01-25-2024

Food items/restaurants talked about

• 10:51 – Philly cheesesteaks mentioned by Chewy
• 10:51 – Biscuits and gravy mentioned by Chewy
• 10:51 – Caldo (Mexican soup) that Chewy made and reheated multiple times
• 19:35 – EMS gave someone a popsicle

“Click Click Boom” segment

This segment focused on surprising things Americans don’t know:

• Over a quarter of Americans can’t cook
• 40% of Americans don’t know what the Fourth of July is about
• 70% of Americans can’t identify what seafood they’re eating
• 15:40 – 25% of Americans don’t know that the Earth orbits the Sun (think the Sun orbits Earth)
• 15:40 – Only 40% correctly answered that the universe began with the Big Bang
• 15:40 – Only 48% believe humans evolved from a primitive species
• 16:02 – Average of only 65% correct answers on a 10-question science survey
• 22:15 – 7% of Americans (about 23 million people) have never been on the internet
• 22:52 – 25% of those who’ve never used internet are over age 65

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion

• 02:11 – Matt’s elaborate introduction of Chewy mentioning he “stopped touring his comedy career” and was “in 90 sitcoms maybe you heard of it alf folks”
• 02:41 – Bob walks in at perfect timing right as Matt says his name
• 04:00-07:00 – Extended discussion about Bob’s haircut and his inability to grow rock star hair
• 08:00 – Chewy asking if Bob wants to do hair growth treatments
• 09:12 – Discussion about someone being on the toilet and blaming reheated caldo
• 12:01 – Chewy: “You ain’t popping unless you got some haters”
• 18:00 – Story about a girl on LSD watching universe documentaries who called police because she thought she was sliding out of her apartment window
• 23:15-24:30 – Matt describing a hypothetical “Mean Practical Dad” TikTok channel with quotes like “If there ain’t blood, you ain’t hurt”
• 28:00 – Discussion about toxic fathers: “It’s I’m trying to save your ass love”
• 31:00 – Extended discussion about ARC HDMI with Chewy saying “One goes both ways, like you”

Phone callers this portion

• 44:00 – Matt does a comedy bit pretending to be “Target headquarters” calling Bob to respond to his complaints about their vinyl selection

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment

Bob Fonseca delivered his signature Rock and Roll News segment wearing his band t-shirt, identifying himself as “Rock’s last great reporter.” He began by addressing those who claim rock is dead, insisting it’s merely on hold, waiting for its table to open up like at a restaurant.

The segment’s major announcement concerned Bob Dylan (nicknamed “Zimmy”), whom Bob identified as his favorite artist of all time, ranking above Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and Lou Reed. Bob shared a personal anecdote about having dinner with Dylan’s bass player Tony Garnier in Manhattan, noting Garnier previously played with Sleep at the Wheel. Dylan’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour will resume March 1st in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, continuing through Georgia, North Carolina, Louisville, Nashville, Memphis, and Dallas, though Bob expressed hope for an Austin stop to be added.

Billy Joel’s return to recording was confirmed, with his new song “Turn the Lights Back On” scheduled for release February 1st. Bob expressed hope this signals more albums from The Piano Man, sharing he’d listened to “New York State of Mind” on his drive to work that morning.

Alice Cooper’s “Billion Dollar Babies” will receive an expanded deluxe edition on March 8th, available in 2 CD or 3 LP versions. Bob fondly recalled the original album’s distinctive green leather-textured wallet cover with rounded corners and included posters. The reissue includes live recordings, outtakes, and single versions from that era, featuring classics like “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “Elected,” and “Hello Hooray.” Bob shared that Alice Cooper (real name Vincent Furnier) is based in Phoenix and enjoys golf. He mentioned seeing Cooper perform about 5-10 years ago and declared his favorite Cooper song as “Under My Wheels” from the Killer album.

The segment took a somber turn with news of Melanie’s death. The Woodstock performer, whose real name was Anne Safka Schecherck, was one of only nine women who performed at the 1969 festival, though she didn’t appear in the documentary film. She broke through with her 1970 hit “Candles in the Rain” and had several more hits including “Brand New Key” (the roller skate song) and a cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Ruby Tuesday.” Her career spanned from 1967 until her death, during which she was working on what would have been her 36th album. Bob expressed frustration that Martin Scorsese, who was a young editor on the Woodstock film, hasn’t used his current power to release a full version including all performers like The Band, Melanie, and the Grateful Dead, whose performances were excluded due to label disputes. He announced this as one of his resolutions for the year—to campaign for a 10-part series showing the complete Woodstock festival.

Bob also delivered a “Rock and Roll News Junior” segment for young listeners, responding to a question about whatever happened to The Wiggles. He revealed the Australian children’s group, formed in 1991 by Anthony Field, has sold over 30 million albums and DVDs, 8 million books, achieved 2 billion music streams and 3 billion YouTube views, and earned 18 gold, 13 platinum, and 3 double platinum records. They even won Best Australian Live Act, which Bob joked “had to hurt AC/DC that year.” The original lineup consisted of Anthony, Murray, Greg, and Jeff, but the group now includes eight members, including four women: Anthony (the founder), Tishay, Lackey, Simon, Evie, John, Katarina, and Lucia. Bob closed by dedicating the segment to Melanie and encouraging listeners to “put it on 11 today” and enjoy rock and roll.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute

• 49:00 – Bob gave a shoutout to his stringer Michael Samaripa for sending a story about Disturbed and a 13-year-old fan (to be covered in a future show)
• 49:00 – The segment was dedicated to Melanie, who had just passed away

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

• Bob Dylan
• Sleep at the Wheel
• Billy Joel
• Alice Cooper
• The Band
• Grateful Dead
• AC/DC
• The Wiggles
• Disturbed (mentioned but story deferred)
• Rolling Stones (mentioned in context of Melanie’s cover)

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

The show opened with lineup introductions, with Bob arriving perfectly on time right as Matt was introducing him—a rarity since Bob is usually early and Matt tends to run late. The hosts discussed Bob’s recent haircut, which sparked a lengthy conversation about his attempts to grow out his hair. Bob explained his hair won’t lay flat and just wants to stand up, leading to jokes about treatment options, perms, and various hair care products from the Paul Mitchell era. The discussion evolved into ideas for a potential dad influencer channel, with Matt improvising various “tough love” dad personas.

A significant portion of the show was dedicated to the “Click Click Boom” segment featuring surprising things Americans don’t know. The hosts explored various statistics, including that 25% of Americans don’t know the Earth orbits the Sun, only 40% correctly identify the Big Bang theory, and 7% of Americans (23 million people) have never used the internet. Matt shared a disturbing story about someone on LSD watching space documentaries who became convinced they were sliding out of their apartment window and had to call emergency services. The conversation expanded into discussions about the vastness of the universe, with Bob explaining how two galaxies could theoretically pass through each other without stars colliding due to the immense distances involved.

The show also addressed some workplace drama regarding bathroom usage in their building. Apparently management had given them feedback about previous on-air discussions regarding people in dress shoes using the broadcast bathroom during times when on-air talent needed quick access. Matt defended their position, explaining they weren’t calling anyone out by name but simply noting that non-broadcast employees (identifiable by their dress shoes) were frequently occupying the one bathroom designated for people who might have only 30-80 seconds between segments. The hosts joked about getting “haters,” with Chewy declaring “you ain’t popping unless you got some haters,” which they considered putting on a shirt. Additional topics included dad skills that should be taught (changing tires, car negotiation, basic wiring), Chewy’s stomach troubles from reheated caldo, and extended discussions about Target’s vinyl selection and TV calibration techniques.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (01-25-2024) – Second Third

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Airport food (1:00:47) – Discussion about not eating airport food leading to digestive issues on flights

News stories talked about during this portion

• Road rage shooting on Ben White (57:00:00-59:11:00) – Child and adult shot during road rage incident on January 22nd at 5:37 PM on West Ben White Boulevard eastbound. Austin Police asking for help via AustinCrimeStoppers.org with $1,000 reward
• American Airlines flight delay due to farting passenger (59:28:00-1:01:03:00) – Phoenix to Austin flight delayed when disgruntled passenger engaged in “chemical warfare” by deliberately farting on another passenger during an argument. Passenger was removed from plane
• Nike opening fitness centers in Austin (1:01:21:00-1:03:16:00) – Nike Studios fitness centers opening at Camp Mabry and the Triangle off 45th Street, operated with Firm Fit Lab, featuring “springy Nike grind floor”
• Austin Chronicle redesign (1:03:44:00-1:16:56:00) – Chronicle underwent complete reboot with new square format, stapled binding, all-color pages, modernized layout, and more focused calendar section

Predictions made during this portion

• Nike fitness centers pricing (1:02:11:00) – Chewy predicted Nike will be “more expensive than Lifetime Fitness and Onnit put together”

Interesting facts shared during this portion

• Alternative weeklies history (1:15:00:00) – James called in mentioning Chicago had “The Reader,” Los Angeles had “LA Weekly,” and Austin has the Chronicle as major city alternative weeklies
• Chronicle history (1:04:49:00-1:09:17:00) – Matt discussed the Chronicle’s importance as Austin’s alternative weekly, noting similar publications have disappeared in cities across the country

Phone callers this portion

• Caller about Gold’s Gym gear (1:13:46:00) – Suggested Chewy should wear bright Gold’s Gym gear to the Nike fitness center
• James (1:14:05:00-1:15:40:00) – Called about having lived in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Austin, discussing the importance of alternative weeklies in each city and how getting good reviews could “set your week” as a theater actor
• Colin (1:35:00:00-1:35:51:00) – Called about previously speaking with Jim from Renegade about getting a topper, wing, and stripes for his truck
• Jed (1:35:54:00-1:36:33:00) – Called to praise Jim’s work on his wife’s car lift and suggested Matt model his truck after Marty’s truck from Back to the Future

Funny or memorable quotes this portion

• “You thought that was rude. Well, how about this smell?” (59:51:00) – What the farting passenger reportedly said before deliberately passing gas on another passenger
• “I don’t care about their education” (1:20:56:00) – Matt jokingly responding to Bob’s suggestion about taking kids out of private school
• “Be that dude for once in your life” (50:21:00) – Opening quote from Speaker 06
• “Look at me. I’m James. I live in all the big fun cities” (1:14:34:00) – Matt mocking caller James
• “Yo dog, I heard you like pencils and then, you know, everything’s made out of pencils or something” (1:28:58:00) – Chewy referencing Pimp My Ride
• “I went to the library. I went to the stacks” (56:16:00) – Bob sarcastically about researching whistling songs

Guests in the studio or special visitors

• Jim from Renegade Truck Accessories (1:16:56:00-1:38:16:00) – Came into studio to discuss potential modifications to Matt’s 25-year-old Toyota Tacoma, including lift kits, wheels, tires, and other accessories

Recurring jokes or gags

• Matt’s aging truck – Ongoing discussion about Matt’s 25-year-old Tacoma with the door that doesn’t work, falling front bumper, and 205,000 miles
• Bob’s car customization obsession – Matt noted Bob buys vehicles specifically to customize them and checks aftermarket availability before purchasing
• Matt’s procrastination – Discussion about how Matt has been putting off brake work for over a year
• Whistling songs topic teased – Throughout the segment, they kept teasing they would return to discussing the “15 best whistling songs” including mentions of “The Joker,” “Patience” by Guns N Roses, “Centerfold,” and “The Stranger” by Billy Joel

Summary

The second third of the show opened with Bob and Matt discussing whistling songs, with Matt mentioning he had researched the “15 best whistling songs of all time” while driving. Songs mentioned included “The Joker,” Guns N’ Roses’ “Patience,” “Centerfold,” and Billy Joel’s “The Stranger.” They decided to save the full discussion for later in the show, potentially making it an interactive segment with listeners.

Matt then delivered the Austin area headlines, starting with a serious road rage shooting incident on Ben White Boulevard where a child and adult were shot on January 22nd. He expressed concern that such incidents no longer receive major attention in the growing city. Moving to lighter news, he discussed an American Airlines flight from Phoenix to Austin that was delayed when a passenger deliberately passed gas on another passenger during an argument, leading to the removal of the offending passenger. Matt also reported on Nike opening fitness centers in Austin at Camp Mabry and the Triangle, with Chewy predicting they would be expensive.

A significant portion of the segment focused on the Austin Chronicle’s complete redesign. Matt picked up the newly formatted Chronicle, noting its square shape, stapled binding, and all-color pages. This led to an extended discussion about the importance of alternative weeklies in cities, with Matt reflecting on the Chronicle’s history, his personal relationship with the publication (including being on the cover and winning awards), and some past frustrations about story pitches being rejected. He emphasized the Chronicle’s importance to Austin’s identity and encouraged listeners to pick up the new format, noting that similar alternative weeklies have disappeared in cities across the country.

The main event of this segment was Jim from Renegade Truck Accessories visiting the studio to discuss potential modifications to Matt’s 25-year-old Toyota Tacoma. Matt explained his New Year’s resolution to “gussy up” his aging truck, which has 205,000 miles, a door that doesn’t work, and a falling front bumper. Despite these issues, Matt has been reluctant to spend money on the vehicle, preferring to use family resources for his wife and kids. Jim recommended a 2.5-inch lift with new struts and springs, along with larger wheels and tires. They discussed various options including KC lights, bed toppers, and other accessories.

Throughout the truck discussion, Bob served as an enthusiastic “project manager,” making suggestions like power steps, snorkels, and rooftop tents, while Matt maintained he just needed something practical for grocery runs and commuting to work. Several callers chimed in, with one praising Jim’s previous work and another suggesting Matt model his truck after Marty’s vehicle from Back to the Future. The segment ended with Matt committing to first get his long-overdue brake work done, then visit Renegade for the suspension and tire upgrades, with the understanding that the work could be completed in a single day. The hosts planned to create a chart to keep Matt accountable to actually following through on the modifications.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (01-25-2024) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:38:23 – Discussion about Matt’s wife doing Target returns
• 02:09:11 – Mention of Burger King in the context of Alexa toilet advertisements

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:40:00 – Woman arrested near Sacramento, California for stealing $2,500 worth of Stanley hydration cups (23-year-old accused of grand theft)
• 01:43:48 – Vistex CEO Sanjay Shah died after falling 20 feet from iron cage during theatrical entrance at employee celebration in Hyderabad, India (company president also critically injured)
• 01:46:08 – Brazilian man (21 years old) didn’t realize he’d been shot in the head with a 9mm bullet on New Year’s Eve, mistook it for a rock, partied for four days before seeking medical attention
• 01:48:27 – Monica Holt seeking to hire bodyguard for $2,200/month (~$3,500 USD) to prevent men from flirting with her at the gym (Arizona resident with 350,000 Instagram followers)
• 02:16:07 – Comedian Natasha Leggero went topless during performance at the Improv in Beverly Hills while performing with Bert Kreischer

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:42:11 – Stanley quencher cup holds 40 ounces and retails for $45
• 01:46:48 – Louis Armstrong spent time in jail as a child for firing a gun on New Year’s Eve (which was also his birthday)
• 02:10:23 – January 22nd, 1984 was the 40th anniversary of the first Macintosh computer commercial airing during Super Bowl XVIII (Los Angeles Raiders beat Washington Redskins 38-9)
• 02:10:40 – Bob Fonseca purchased one of the first Mac computers in 1984 for approximately $1,500 through University of Texas
• 02:13:35 – Doug Stanhope was fired from Cap City Comedy Club for having a woman shave him on stage

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:38:25 – Jim from the auto shop calls in to give Matt advice about tonneau covers for his truck, with joking reference to becoming a “coyote”
• 01:39:41 – Kyle calls in recommending a BackFlip MX4 tonneau cover
• 01:50:05 – Matt admits he cannot whistle at all despite attempts
• 02:00:17 – Matt demonstrates his complete inability to whistle, making only air sounds
• 02:07:02 – Discussion about establishing an “orgy” as one of Chewy’s New Year’s resolutions, with specific requirements about fitness levels
• 02:24:16 – Discussion about comedy club managers rating comics and Matt’s experiences with problematic club management

Any callers this portion:

• 01:38:35 – Kyle – Recommended tonneau cover for Matt’s truck
• 01:55:56 – Lisa – Whistled “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” and “Patience” by Guns N’ Roses
• 01:57:37 – David (AKA Hemo Boyd) – Attempted to whistle a non-whistling rock song
• 01:58:41 – Rebecca – Provided information about the Kill Bill whistle song from 1968
• 02:03:44 – Frankie from Scotland – Contributed to whistling songs discussion, mentioned The Wiggles documentary
• 02:06:16 – Christopher – Whistled “The Walker” by Fitz and the Tantrums

“Kick Out the Jams” segment about:

• 01:54:06 – Bob Fonseca presented a segment about whistling in rock songs, noting that whistlers in rock and roll have never received proper recognition despite many popular songs featuring whistling
• Songs mentioned included: “Centerfold” by J. Geils Band, “Winds of Change” by Scorpions (Gorky Park mentioned in error), Billy Joel’s “The Stranger,” “Chill Bill” (2014), “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding, “Patience” by Guns N’ Roses, “Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People, “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5, “Walk Like an Egyptian” by The Bangles, “Jealous Guy” by John Lennon, “Games Without Frontiers” by Peter Gabriel

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show featured extensive caller interaction as Bob Fonseca presented an unexpected segment about whistling in rock songs. What began as a simple observation while driving turned into a lively discussion about how whistlers in popular music have never received proper recognition. Multiple callers phoned in to whistle famous songs, with varying degrees of success, including Lisa who successfully whistled “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” and Guns N’ Roses’ “Patience.” The hosts discovered that far more popular songs feature whistling than they initially thought, with everything from Billy Joel to The Bangles incorporating the technique.

The show covered several bizarre news stories in their “Nod to the Odd” segments. A woman was arrested for stealing $2,500 worth of Stanley hydration cups near Sacramento, highlighting the trendy water bottle’s popularity. More tragically, Vistex CEO Sanjay Shah died after a theatrical entrance gone wrong when he fell 20 feet from an iron cage at an employee celebration in India. Perhaps most unbelievable was the story of a 21-year-old Brazilian man who was shot in the head with a 9mm bullet on New Year’s Eve, mistook it for a rock, and continued partying for four days before seeking medical attention.

Matt’s truck modifications remained a running theme, with multiple callers offering advice about tonneau covers and other accessories. Jim from the auto shop and a caller named Kyle both recommended specific bed covers, with humorous asides about using them for various purposes. The hosts committed to getting Matt’s truck properly outfitted within a week, turning his New Year’s resolution into a collaborative project with listener input.

A significant portion of the show addressed comedian Natasha Leggero’s topless performance at the Improv in Beverly Hills, where she removed her top after Bert Kreischer performed shirtless. The discussion evolved into a broader conversation about comedy club management, with Matt sharing numerous stories about poorly run clubs and overly controlling managers who would rate comics on comment cards or restrict their material. The hosts unanimously supported Leggero’s right to perform as she chose, while acknowledging the legal complexities clubs face regarding nudity and liquor licenses.

The show concluded with technical discussions about Kohler’s new Alexa-enabled bidet toilet seat and celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Macintosh computer’s famous Super Bowl commercial. Bob revealed he purchased one of the first Mac computers in 1984 through the University of Texas. The hosts teased upcoming guests including “Dr. Hotdog” for playoff analysis and soul singer Lamont Landers, pending his ability to travel from Houston after a late-night show. Throughout the segment, the chemistry between Matt, Bob, and Chewy remained strong, with their banter ranging from absurd hypotheticals about orgies to serious discussions about artistic freedom in comedy.