🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 02-12-2024

Funny Moments or Memorable Quotes

• 00:06-03:29: Extended and elaborate introduction for Matt Bearden describing him as “a father, a lover, a brother, a son. And your ladies’ side piece” and “Austin’s greatest living storyteller”
• 04:35-05:01: Bob sharing his memory of meeting a 14-year-old Usher: “Robert Rodriguez introduced me to him on the set one day when he was like 14 years old. And he said, Bob, come here. I want you to meet somebody. And he goes, this guy is going to be a huge star. I go, oh, well, hello, huge star.”
• 05:01: Matt jokes: “But Bob misunderstood, and he said, Usher? And he’s the one that gave him the nickname.”
• 10:11-12:50: Extended debate about Usher’s moves and whether the roller skates were practical, with discussion about how quickly he got out of them
• 16:52-22:02: Extended discussion about Travis Kelsey “assaulting” his coach Andy Reid during the Super Bowl, with Bob being particularly concerned about the disrespect while Matt and Chewy defend it as normal football passion
• 18:02: Bob reads: “What a disgrace this guy is” from what appears to be a MAGA-oriented social media post about Kelsey
• 29:00-30:34: Matt suggests Chris Brown should have performed, leading to more debate about respect and recognition
• 32:08-35:35: Discussion about Travis Kelsey not being popular with “MAGA America” because he endorses Pfizer
• 50:03-53:24: Extended discussion about Bob not understanding how air fryers work, thinking they should just have an on/off button like a microwave knows when popcorn is done

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• 50:52-52:16: Bob made four pizzas for the Super Bowl party:
• Three Detroit-style pizzas with beef, Italian sausage, thick pepperoni, and uncured pepperoni
• One grandma-style pizza (thin rectangular on cookie sheet) for the kids
• Friend Michael made lemon pepper wings in an air fryer
• Charcuterie board was present
• 52:01-52:41: Chewy made wings at home and pigs in a blanket with croissants
• 35:47-36:08: Discussion of Poppy (healthy soda brand) and Ollipop brands

“Click Click Boom” Segment

This segment was not present in this portion of the show.

Phone Callers

No phone callers during this portion of the show.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News – 5 Paragraph Summary

Bob Fonseca presented the Rock and Roll News segment starting at timestamp 36:02, beginning with the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees announcement. The nominees include Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B and Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Cool and the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O’Connor, Ozzy Osbourne (solo career), and A Tribe Called Quest. Bob expressed concern that to be eligible, artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to nomination year, and noted that none of the acts nominated were in their first year of eligibility, meaning they’ve all been around much longer than 25 years.

Bob expressed frustration with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s choices, noting a long list of rock artists who still aren’t inducted despite being more deserving. He listed numerous snubbed acts including Motorhead, Pantera, Megadeth, Alice in Chains, Dio, Motley Crue, Thin Lizzy, B-52s, Tool, Anthrax, Jay Giles Band, Blue Oyster Cult (BOC), Joe Satriani, and Grand Funk Railroad. Bob seemed particularly bothered that Peter Frampton hasn’t been inducted yet, questioning why someone with his influence and the unusual distinction of having a live album as his biggest hit still hasn’t made it in.

In other rock news, Bob announced that AC/DC is launching their 2024 Power Up Tour with 21 dates starting in Germany and concluding in Dublin, Ireland. However, the tour will feature a new lineup with significant changes. While lead guitarist Angus Young, singer Brian Johnson, and rhythm guitarist Stevie Young will continue, drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams will not be performing. They’ll be replaced by Jane’s Addiction’s bassist Chris Chaney and Matt Logg on drums. Bob noted that no U.S. dates have been announced yet, suggesting the band wants to test the new lineup in Europe first throughout the summer.

Bob also teased an upcoming documentary about Bon Jovi and mentioned he watched the Quincy Jones documentary for a second time, finding it excellent. He particularly praised a moment where Stevie Wonder helped Bob Dylan figure out how to sing his part in “We Are the World” by imitating Dylan’s distinctive voice, which finally gave Dylan clarity on his performance. Bob compared Bob Dylan to Nathan Fielder, calling him “the Nathan Fielder of the sixties folk scene,” suggesting Dylan was trolling everyone with his vocal delivery.

In the Rock and Roll News Junior segment aimed at younger listeners, Bob addressed the question of why Usher wears gloves, presenting several theories. He suggested it could be a medical condition requiring hand protection, a fashion choice, an homage to Michael Jackson who wore one glove, or most interestingly, a reference to his stage name since ushers at venues traditionally wear white gloves. Bob encouraged young listeners to email their guesses to his address. He concluded the segment by issuing a Rock and Roll News Salute to the Kansas City Chiefs for their Super Bowl victory, humorously noting that high school players shouldn’t try to rough up their coaches like Travis Kelsey did unless they’re already MVP.

Rock and Roll Shoutout/Salute

• 48:22-49:56: Rock and Roll News Salute given to the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift for their Super Bowl championship victory

Bands Talked About During Bob’s Rock and Roll News

2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees:

• Mary J. Blige
• Mariah Carey
• Cher
• Dave Matthews Band
• Eric B and Rakim
• Foreigner
• Peter Frampton
• Jane’s Addiction
• Cool and the Gang
• Lenny Kravitz
• Oasis
• Sinead O’Connor
• Ozzy Osbourne (solo career)
• A Tribe Called Quest

Artists/Bands Mentioned as Snubbed:

• Motorhead
• Pantera
• Megadeth
• Alice in Chains
• Dio
• Motley Crue
• Thin Lizzy
• B-52s
• Tool
• Anthrax
• Jay Giles Band
• Blue Oyster Cult (BOC)
• Joe Satriani
• Grand Funk Railroad
• Triumph

Other Artists/Bands Mentioned:

• AC/DC
• Bon Jovi
• Bob Dylan
• Stevie Wonder
• Michael Jackson
• Usher
• Chris Brown

3 Paragraph Summary (Excluding Bob’s Rock and Roll News)

The show opened with extensive discussion about the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Usher. The hosts debated whether most Americans are familiar with Usher’s music catalog, with Matt suggesting Usher has the lowest crossover hits of any halftime performer, while Chewy defended Usher’s talent and 25-year career. They discussed his performance including roller skating, dance moves inspired by Michael Jackson, and guest appearances by Alicia Keys and Ludacris. Bob shared that he met Usher when he was 14 years old through Robert Rodriguez, who predicted he would become a huge star. The conversation also touched on whether rock acts should get more Super Bowl halftime opportunities, with suggestions like Foo Fighters or even Creed being thrown out.

A significant portion of the show focused on Travis Kelsey’s confrontation with coach Andy Reid during the Super Bowl. Bob was particularly concerned about what he viewed as assault and disrespect, noting that Kelsey shoulder-checked the 65-year-old coach, causing him to stumble and drop his clipboard while Kelsey cursed at him. Matt and Chewy defended the incident as normal football passion, with Matt arguing that emotions run high and physical contact between players and coaches happens. They debated whether Kelsey’s behavior showed red flags for Taylor Swift and discussed how the incident might affect public perception, particularly noting that Kelsey is unpopular with MAGA America due to his Pfizer endorsements.

The hosts also discussed Taylor Swift’s presence at the game, with Bob expressing fatigue over the “Swifty Bowl” coverage and calling the NFL’s promotion of the relationship “shameless.” They debated whether the Super Bowl should permanently stay in Las Vegas given the star power present at this year’s game, though Chewy noted regular people are being priced out with seats costing $67,000. Bob shared details about his Super Bowl party where he made four different pizzas (three Detroit-style and one grandma-style) and a friend made lemon pepper wings in an air fryer, which led to a humorous discussion about Bob not understanding how air fryers work, thinking they should be as intuitive as microwave popcorn settings.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 02-12-2024 (Second Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Wings – Extended discussion about expected wings at Super Bowl party that never arrived (56:01-57:01, 1:09:13-1:20:40)
• Pluckers – Bob offered to take Matt there after the show (57:07)
• Wings Up – Matt suggested trying this restaurant, noted as being named “the best” (57:10)
• Shrimp tray – Matt ate approximately “16 dozen shrimp” at the party (1:12:55)
• Chili – Made in InstaPot (53:36-54:00)
• Buffalo chicken nachos – Served at Matt’s Super Bowl party (1:12:32)
• Pasta salad – Listed as part of the menu (1:10:21)
• Brats and sauerkraut – Part of the Super Bowl menu (1:10:21)
• Margaritas – Mentioned on the menu (1:10:21)
• Veggie tray – Listed on menu (1:10:21)
• Baked beans – “Beans from a can” (1:10:21)

News stories talked about during this portion

Austin Mayoral Race (59:06-1:01:00):

• Doug Greco announced candidacy, described as “anti-candidate candidate” and head of Austin Interfaith
• Kathy Tovo (former city council member) running
• Carmen Iannis Pulido also running
• Current mayor Kurt Watson hasn’t announced if he’ll run again

Austin City Manager Search (1:01:00-1:03:05):

• No permanent city manager for “a couple of years”
• Salary leak mentioned potential $500,000 compensation
• Mosaic Group conducting national search
• Previous city manager made $388,000 plus housing stipend
• Previous manager received $646,000 severance when fired
• Application deadline: day of show
• Survey for public input deadline: Friday
• Link to be shared: mosaicpublic.com

Austin Rent Prices (1:03:05-1:05:18):

• Rents dropped 12.5% in December
• Average rent now $1,985 (down from $2,270 month prior)
• Second steepest decline among all US major cities
• Occupancy rate down to 86% (below 90% = renter’s market)
• Fast leasing season approaching – good time to negotiate

Austin Date Night City (1:05:18-1:07:10):

• Austin ranked best date night city in Texas
• Ranking based on: meal prices, wine prices, movie tickets, romantic restaurants, cafes, bakeries, bars/pubs, romantic hotels, couple-friendly attractions
• Topped cities like Plano, San Antonio, Frisco, McKinney
• Dallas and suburbs dominated top 6 positions
• Kyle, Buda, Hutto did not make the list

Predictions made during this portion

• Matt predicted that listeners filling out the city manager survey would likely submit joke responses about wanting hot dog vending carts and a city manager who knows who Usher is (1:02:54-1:03:20)

Interesting facts shared during this portion

• Baseball coaches wear uniforms – Unlike other sports, baseball coaches and base coaches wear team uniforms and could theoretically play (55:11-55:51)
• Usher has sold 75 million records (1:22:47)
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame keeps underwear – Caller mentioned they have Prince’s underwear from Purple Rain on display (1:42:00-1:42:33)
• Lenny Kravitz’s first hit – “Mr. Cab Driver” and “Let Love Rule” were from late 80s (1:38:58-1:39:27)

Phone callers this portion

Caller Charles (1:18:54-1:19:46):

• Called about the wings situation
• Said if they were Matt’s real friends, he would have asked “where the F are the wings?”
• Agreed that being polite proved they were the wife’s friends

Caller (name unclear) (1:32:03-1:32:10):

• Made a joke about Bob’s “big black Stanley” mug

Caller Lisbeth/Washless (1:41:32-1:42:05):

• Corrected the hosts – they were singing Rob Bass (“It Takes Two”), not Eric B and Rakim

Caller Adelaide (1:42:06-1:43:28):

• Said her boyfriend wouldn’t take her to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because “he didn’t want to see a bunch of underwear tacked up on the wall”
• Asked if the Hall lost credibility when they put Dolly Parton in

Funny or memorable quotes this portion

• Matt: “I’m feeling Frank’s red hot right now” (about his anger over no wings) (1:20:17)
• Bob: “I’m not here to win a popularity contest. What’s right is right.” (about confronting friends who don’t bring what they promise) (1:20:25)
• Matt: “The wing is the thing” (1:21:02)
• Matt: “I have to be up at the crack of ass” (1:22:05)
• Bob: “I’m the barrier to entry” (describing himself in his wife’s friendships) (1:17:23)
• Matt: “Nobody’s friend” (referring to CJ) (1:11:14)
• Matt: “You’re killing independent Matt” (1:21:10)
• Bob about his Stanley mug: “It’s like an old friend that’s come back to visit” (1:26:41)
• Matt: “A fully grown man” (mocking Bob for losing his Stanley mug) (1:25:09)

Recurring jokes or gags

• Bob’s Stanley Mug obsession – Extended discussion about Bob losing and finding his black Stanley mug, refusing to say it loudly, comparing it to a girlfriend, accusing people of stealing it (1:24:27-1:30:30)
• Matt’s wife’s friends vs. his friends – Ongoing debate about whether couples should distinguish between “my friends” and “your friends” or call them “our friends” (1:07:12-1:17:00)
• Montessori parenting jokes – Chuwy mocking Matt for supposedly having a Montessori-style household with no TV (58:08-58:42)
• Matt going to bed at 7pm – Recurring joke about Matt’s early bedtime (54:18)
• Bob not being popular with Jennifer’s friends – Bob’s self-awareness about being the “barrier to entry” in his wife’s friendships (1:17:18-1:17:56)

This or That segment

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Predictions (1:28:32-1:43:28):

Bob’s picks:

• Ozzy Osbourne – “for sure, given his health, given his contribution”
• A Tribe Called Quest
• Kool and the Gang

Chuwy’s picks:

• Foreigner
• Ozzy Osbourne
• Mariah Carey
• Eric B and Rakim

Other nominees discussed:

• Cher – Bob thought she might be a “shoo-in” due to her influence going back to the 1960s Wrecking Crew
• Mary J. Blige
• Lenny Kravitz – Bob said “no chance”
• Peter Frampton – Bob said he “cancels out Foreigner”
• Jane’s Addiction – Bob questioned their qualification despite starting Lollapalooza
• Sinead O’Connor – Matt said “no” despite her recent death
• Sade
• Dave Matthews Band

Discussion points:

• Matt doesn’t believe in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s legitimacy
• They discussed how nominees cancel each other out
• Debate about whether the Hall lost credibility by inducting non-rock artists like Dolly Parton
• Discussion about influence vs. popularity in determining inductees

Five Paragraph Summary

The second third of the Matt & Bob show on February 12, 2024 was dominated by several contentious discussions stemming from the previous night’s Super Bowl. The most persistent conflict involved Matt’s disappointment over wings that never materialized at his Super Bowl party. After his wife texted friends that “Matt is considering wings,” the friends responded “we are making wings when we get home,” which Matt interpreted as them bringing wings to the party. He spent the entire evening waiting for wings that never arrived, leaving room in his stomach despite eating “16 dozen shrimp.” This led to a broader philosophical discussion about whether wings are essential to the Super Bowl experience, with Bob offering to take Matt to Pluckers and suggesting they try Wings Up, which has been named the best in town.

The show also featured extensive banter about the distinction between “my friends” and “your friends” in marriages versus calling everyone “our friends.” Matt argued that his wife gets upset when he refers to people as “your friends,” but he believes there’s a legitimate distinction between friends you brought into a relationship versus shared friends. Bob admitted he’s “the barrier to entry” in his wife’s friendships and that her friends would prefer to spend time with Jennifer without him. This evolved into a discussion about one of Jennifer’s friends who still refuses to come around after Bob criticized her Tuesday wedding years ago. The hosts debated whether it’s natural to maintain some independence in friendships or whether couples should fully integrate their social circles.

Bob provided comic relief by revealing he’d been convinced for three days that someone had stolen his black Stanley mug from the building. He went back to the rental car place (Austin Auto Finish) to search for it, carefully avoiding saying “Stanley mug” too loudly to maintain his masculine dignity. The mug was eventually found in a cabinet where Sawyer had hidden it to protect it from being stolen by women in the building. Bob was clearly attached to the mug, describing its return as “like an old friend that’s come back to visit,” while Matt mercilessly mocked him for being a “fully grown man” obsessed with a trendy water bottle.

Matt delivered Austin area headlines, covering the mayoral race where Doug Greco announced his candidacy as an “anti-candidate candidate,” joining Kathy Tovo and Carmen Iannis Pulido in the race. He discussed the ongoing city manager search, including the controversial salary leak suggesting nearly $500,000 in compensation and the revelation that the previous manager received $646,000 in severance. Most encouragingly for Austinites, Matt reported that rents have dropped 12.5% to an average of $1,985, making it the second steepest decline among major US cities, with occupancy rates falling to 86%, creating a renter’s market. Austin was also named the best date night city in Texas, though Matt noted the ranking probably didn’t account for the actual cost of dating in Austin.

The show concluded with the hosts and callers discussing Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, with Bob picking Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest, and Kool and the Gang, while Chuwy selected Foreigner, Ozzy, Mariah Carey, and Eric B and Rakim. Matt expressed skepticism about the Hall of Fame’s legitimacy altogether, calling it “not an actual thing” but rather “some people who have gotten together and called themselves the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.” They debated whether certain nominees cancel each other out, whether the Hall lost credibility by inducting non-rock artists, and what criteria should matter most. A caller named Adelaide mentioned that her boyfriend refused to take her to the Hall of Fame because he “didn’t want to see a bunch of underwear tacked up on the wall,” leading to the revelation that they display items like Prince’s underwear from Purple Rain.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (02-12-2024) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 02:03:42 – Discussion of fiber supplements and psyllium husk for digestive health
• 02:05:37 – Christina mentions putting white wine in her Stanley Cup
• Discussion throughout about the need for snacks/fiber while discussing various topics

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:44:28 – European Soccer’s governing body announced bagpipes will now be allowed in stands at summer championships, Scottish fans are excited
• 01:48:32 – Security guard in Moscow ate a goldfish that was part of an art exhibit called “Escape of the Goldfish” at VDNKH Permanent Exhibition Center
• 01:50:51 – Customs agents at Boston International Airport found mummified monkeys in traveler’s luggage (about 8 pounds of dehydrated monkey meat)
• 01:52:54 – Radio station in Alabama had its 200-foot tower stolen for the second time in weeks, thieves also stole all equipment from building including transmitter

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:52:00 – In 2022, agents at Washington Dulles Airport confiscated charred bat
• 01:52:07 – In 2019, officers at O’Hare International Airport intercepted about 32 pounds of rat meat
• 01:57:11 – McCullough High School in The Woodlands, Texas had a bagpipe core program
• 02:01:00 – Quality bagpipes from Scotland cost a couple thousand dollars, while cheap ones from India cost $100-150
• 02:01:40 – Bagpipes have three drones (the pipes over the shoulder) and a chanter with reeds inside
• 02:14:35 – Apple Vision Pro headsets cost $3,500
• 02:31:21 – Apple has blocked VR content from Vision Pro

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:46:35 – Discussion of bagpipes as “the devil sticks of instruments” – Matt had a downstairs neighbor learning to play bagpipes one summer
• 01:47:04 – Listening to Red Hot Chili Pipers covering “Don’t Stop Believing” on bagpipes
• 01:56:03 – Caller gets on hold while apparently using the bathroom
• 01:57:27 – Kenya calls in to reveal she plays bagpipes and went to McCullough High School which had a bagpipe core
• 02:02:04 – Discussion of potentially having Kenya play bagpipes at one of the hosts’ funerals
• 02:03:48 – Christina calls about buying her firefighter husband a Stanley Cup and him getting roasted by colleagues
• 02:22:43 – Connor calls in with a “bone to pick” with Chewy about a previous idea discussion
• 02:14:42 – Extended discussion about Apple Vision Pro and its potential uses, including deepfake technology
• 02:32:00 – Bob reluctantly considering getting Apple Vision Pro despite the cost

Any callers this portion:

• 01:56:02 – Melissa calls about Matt’s wife at tailgate parties
• 01:56:52 – Kenya calls to discuss female bagpipers and reveals she plays bagpipes herself from McCullough High School
• 02:03:13 – Christina calls about buying her firefighter husband a Stanley Cup
• 02:22:43 – Connor calls in about a previous idea discussion with Chewy
• 02:33:02 – Chip calls suggesting Bob review Apple Vision Pro on his channel

Any predictions made during this portion:

• 02:06:46 – Prediction that Apple Vision Pro will become widely used once price drops to $2,500, probably by Christmas
• 02:07:06 – Prediction that someone will be spotted wearing Apple Vision Pro in public during South by Southwest
• 02:16:00 – Discussion predicting that Tesla auto-driving technology combined with Vision Pro could change car interiors
• 02:20:48 – Prediction that deepfake technology will allow people to alter faces in real-time using Vision Pro

What was the “Kick Out the Jams” segment about:

• 02:06:27 – Intern Alex (nicknamed “Ducko”) proposed a bracket tournament of characters from classic rock songs/music that would battle each other
• 02:10:40 – First matchups include Iron Man vs. Mr. Roboto
• 02:11:20 – Winners would advance to face characters like “Maxwell Silver Hammer” or Steve from “Another One Bites the Dust”
• 02:12:20 – They plan to start the bracket tournament at the beginning of March to coincide with March Madness
• 02:13:00 – Hosts will do one or two matchups on air, then open rest up through Instagram for audience voting
• 02:13:40 – Alex will help create imaging for the bracket tournament over the next two weeks

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show began with an extended discussion about bagpipes in European soccer, inspired by UEFA’s announcement allowing the instruments at summer championships. This led to playing clips of the Red Hot Chili Pipers covering popular songs on bagpipes, which the hosts debated the merits of. The conversation took an unexpected turn when listener Kenya called in to reveal she actually plays bagpipes, having been part of a bagpipe core at McCullough High School in The Woodlands, Texas. She explained the costs and components of bagpipes, with quality Scottish sets running thousands of dollars versus cheap Indian versions for around $200.

The “Nuts to the Odd” segment featured several bizarre news stories. A security guard in Moscow vandalized an art exhibit by eating one of the goldfish that was part of the installation. At Boston’s international airport, customs agents discovered about eight pounds of mummified monkey meat in a traveler’s luggage. Most surprisingly, an Alabama radio station had its entire 200-foot radio tower stolen, along with all the equipment from the building, marking the second such theft in recent weeks. The hosts speculated about the copper wire value motivating such an audacious crime.

Intern Alex, described as being 6’8″ or taller, proposed an elaborate bracket tournament concept for the show. The tournament would pit characters from classic rock songs against each other in hypothetical battles, judged based on their descriptions in the lyrics. First-round matchups included Iron Man versus Mr. Roboto, with winners advancing to face other musical characters. The hosts enthusiastically embraced the idea, planning to launch it in early March to coincide with March Madness, with some battles decided on-air and others voted on by listeners through Instagram.

The conversation shifted dramatically to Apple’s new Vision Pro headset, priced at $3,500. Bob expressed skepticism about whether it’s worth the investment, despite the hosts pushing him to purchase one for the show. They discussed various potential applications, from attending concerts to controversial uses involving deepfake technology that could alter people’s appearances in real-time. The discussion touched on how new technology initially seems strange but becomes normalized, comparing Vision Pro to how cell phones and iPads were once considered unusual in public. Several callers weighed in, including Chip who suggested Bob could review the headset on his YouTube channel.

Throughout this segment, the show maintained its characteristic blend of humor and cultural commentary. Listener Christina called about buying her firefighter husband a Stanley Cup tumbler, only to have him mercilessly mocked by colleagues at the firehouse. The hosts joked about various applications for the Vision Pro, from prison rehabilitation to relationship enhancement, while Bob remained unconvinced about making the expensive purchase despite everyone encouraging him. The show concluded with speculation about when and where people would start wearing these devices in public, with predictions they’d appear at South by Southwest.