🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 06-12-2024

-What food items/restaurants were talked about?

• 07:28 – McDonald’s mentioned as fast food Bob has been eating
• 07:28 – Chick-fil-A mentioned
• 07:28 – 7-Eleven grillers discussed
• 07:28 – Wise Guys restaurant – Bob mentions hitting it three times
• 22:00 – Matto Rancho’s (Matt L. Ranchos) – Chewy mentions going there for lunch with an older, retired man

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

• 34:19 – Four Tops member Alexander Morris was allegedly racially discriminated against at a hospital. Staff put him in a straight jacket and ordered a psychological exam after he told them he was in the Four Tops. They didn’t believe him until a nurse showed them video of him at the Grammy Awards. He was diagnosed with severe heart condition and pneumonia. He is now suing the hospital.

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

15:18 – The clickbait article was titled “Phrases to avoid saying at work and why your boss doesn’t like them”

Clickbait business phrases to avoid:

• 15:18 – “Think outside the box” – overused and meaningless
• 19:02 – “Synergy” – vague term from the 60s about drug combinations, now used for collaboration
• 24:25 – “Leverage” – catch-all term that needs more specificity
• 25:45 – “Circle back” – usually means the boss doesn’t like your idea
• 29:02 – “Low-hanging fruit” – awkward metaphor that can sound sexual
• 30:00 – “Move the needle” – should be replaced with more specific language about making impact

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

• 04:30 – Matt being late because he did his morning routine at an “unacceptable pace”
• 04:19 – Bob joking that Matt is “only actually married 11 months out of the year” when his family goes away for the summer
• 10:31 – Discussion about Bob’s “chimp-like hands” with extended fingers that can palm a basketball
• 13:27 – Bob joking about needing foot surgery and being out for “eight weeks” which Matt immediately inflates to “10 weeks”
• 14:17 – Doctor Soliotis joke: “I need a boat”
• 18:00 – Bob’s sarcastic intro: “There’s so much research you could do on click-click boom”
• 27:00 – Matt’s satirical idea of honest meeting feedback to “Kevin” about his useless contributions
• 29:26 – Discussion of “low-hanging fruit” sounding sexual, leading to jokes about “scrotums, nice heavy hangers, swangers”
• 31:26 – Bob’s wife allegedly using business lingo in bed: “let’s circle back next week”
• 36:12 – The absurdity of hospital staff not believing someone is in the Four Tops
• 43:29 – Magic Dick and his “Licking Stick” from J. Geils Band causing confusion
• 52:17 – Revelation that Gary Glitter’s real name is “Paul Gad”

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

Bob’s Rock and Roll News opened with a serious yet somewhat humorous story about Alexander Morris, a member of the Four Tops. Morris checked himself into a hospital with chest pain and casually mentioned he was in the legendary Motown group. The predominantly white hospital staff didn’t believe him and assumed he was mentally ill, placing him in a straight jacket and ordering a psychological examination. They removed his oxygen mask and refused to confirm his identity despite his protests. The situation was only resolved when a sensible nurse sat down and watched a video of Morris performing at the Grammy Awards with the Four Tops. He was then released from restraints and properly treated for his actual conditions: a severe heart condition and pneumonia. Morris is now suing the hospital for racial discrimination, and Bob believes he has a strong case given the use of racial slurs by security guards.

The segment then shifted to discussing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame controversy surrounding Styx. Tommy Shaw of Styx expressed frustration that the band has never even been nominated for the Hall of Fame despite selling over 54 million albums and being eligible since 1998. Shaw stated he feels “powerless” about the situation and doesn’t even know who to contact to influence the decision. Bob noted he had recently spoken with former Styx bassist Ricky Phillips, who left the band after over 20 years. Bob also advocated for J. Geils Band to be inducted, praising members like Peter Wolf, Magic Dick, and their legendary live performances.

Bob announced that Styx and Foreigner are releasing a companion live album to their summer tour, marking an unusual collaboration between two bands on a single live record. He suggested this association with Foreigner, who are being inducted into the Rock Hall this year, might help Styx’s chances. The discussion led to an enthusiastic tangent about J. Geils Band’s “Whammer Jammer,” featuring Magic Dick’s harmonica playing, which Bob insisted everyone should hear from their legendary Cobo Hall performance in Detroit.

The news segment featured Nick Lowe, whom Bob called “one of the underrated rockers of all time.” Lowe is releasing his first new album in over a decade called “Indoor Safari” with a single titled “Went to a Party.” Bob detailed Lowe’s impressive credentials: writing “What’s So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding,” producing Elvis Costello’s early albums, and being married to Johnny Cash’s daughter Rosanna Cash. Bob strongly recommended Lowe’s “Jesus of Cool” album (renamed “Pure Pop for Now People” in America) and recalled seeing him perform with Elvis Costello and Wilco.

The segment concluded with a serious story about Gary Glitter, writer and performer of “Rock and Roll Part II” (the “Hey!” song still played at sporting events). Glitter has been ordered to pay over $650,000 in damages to child abuse victims for incidents that occurred between 1975 and 1980. Bob expressed shock that arenas still play this song despite Glitter’s 2015 conviction and current imprisonment. He noted Glitter’s real name is Paul Gad and hoped the song would stop being used at sporting events, particularly basketball games. Bob said he frequently has to point out to people at games that the artist behind this popular arena anthem is a convicted child abuser.

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

• 38:09 – Alexander Morris of the Four Tops received a sympathetic discussion of his hospital discrimination case
• 41:01 – Tommy Shaw and Styx received advocacy for Rock Hall induction
• 42:30 – Ricky Phillips, former Styx bassist, mentioned as Bob’s friend
• 42:51 – J. Geils Band received strong advocacy for Rock Hall induction, specifically Peter Wolf, Magic Dick, Seth Justman, and other members
• 46:13 – Nick Lowe received extensive praise as an “underrated rocker” and influential songwriter/producer

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

• The Four Tops
• Styx
• Foreigner
• J. Geils Band
• Brinsley Schwartz
• The Rumor (who backed Graham Parker)
• Elvis Costello (as a produced artist)
• Wilco
• Judas Priest (briefly mentioned for tour dates)
• The Alan Parsons Project
• The White Stripes
• Queen
• Gary Glitter (solo artist)

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

The show began with Matt arriving 15 minutes late, explaining he went through his exact same morning routine but somehow at a slower pace than usual. The hosts discussed Matt’s family leaving for their annual month-long summer vacation, with Bob joking that Matt is “only married 11 months out of the year.” The conversation touched on Bob’s various physical issues, including his unusual hand structure that allows him to palm a basketball despite being 5’11”, and his revelation that he needs foot surgery on his left foot that will require an eight-week recovery period. Bob has been eating a lot of fast food lately, mentioning McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, 7-Eleven grillers, and particularly Wise Guys, which is near where he’s currently working with his hands on some project.

The Click Click Boom segment focused on an article about overused business phrases that bosses dislike. Matt and Bob went through phrases like “think outside the box,” “synergy,” “leverage,” “circle back,” “low-hanging fruit,” and “move the needle,” ultimately concluding that the entire article could have been summarized as “stop using vague buzzwords and be more specific in your communication.” The discussion devolved into jokes about the sexual-sounding nature of some phrases and mockery of typical office meetings. They created a satirical scenario of honest feedback to a useless employee named Kevin, and Bob joked about his wife using business lingo in bed. Chewy revealed he’s going to lunch at Matto Rancho’s with an older retired man, keeping the identity mysterious despite the hosts’ attempts to guess.

The hosts discussed Johnny Roots’ Local X Live show that had been in their studio the previous night, which Bob used as an excuse for equipment issues. Bob mentioned connecting Johnny with a “big rock star guy” friend to facilitate a potential interview. They also briefly discussed their film “Leverage” being accepted to multiple film festivals including Waco, Fredericksburg, and San Diego Comic Con. The conversation touched on various office and meeting dynamics, with the hosts mocking corporate speak and suggesting that most meetings could be more efficient if people were just direct about what they wanted rather than using buzzwords and unnecessary jargon.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (06-12-2024) – Second Third

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Boa Steakhouse – New downtown Austin location at former Gloria’s Latin Cuisine space (West 6th), opened June 3rd. Signature dishes include roasted wagyu bone marrow, smoked steak tartare, king crab ceviche (01:05:31-01:06:44)
• Garrison – Steakhouse that Chewy highly recommends (01:06:40-01:06:48)
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill – VIP Happy Hour invite for 30th anniversary celebration on June 20th at 5:30 PM at 183 location. Matt received invite. Chicken Brian mentioned as favorite dish (01:25:05-01:32:47)
• Mandola’s Italian Kitchen – Started by Damien Mandola after Carrabba’s was sold (01:33:08)
• Outback Steakhouse – Bought Carrabba’s (01:33:13-01:33:16)
• Macaroni Grill – Where you can draw on tables (01:26:00)
• GM Steakhouse – Referenced as old Austin spot where staff yelled at customers (01:10:34)
• Mad Dog and Beans – Old Austin bar referenced (01:10:50)
• Popeyes – Veal joke mentioned (01:30:55)
• Rudy’s – Referenced as next to Carrabba’s location (01:32:13)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Gary Glitter – Discussion about the British musician not being released from prison (53:49-54:53)
• Cedar Park water restrictions – Returning to Stage Two outdoor watering (two days per week) due to improved Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis levels (01:03:41-01:04:08)
• Moonlight Tower LED upgrade – Last iconic tower at MLK and Chacon upgraded to LED lights, 150-foot tower (01:04:50-01:05:20)
• Pride flag theft – Cedar Park church’s LGBTQ+ pride flag stolen four times in last month (01:08:06-01:09:30)
• Domain flasher – Man dropping pants at various clothing stores, described as “classic pervert stuff” by James Rambin from Austin Towers blog (01:10:01-01:14:27)

Predictions made during this portion:

• Bob may visit Garrison steakhouse next week (01:06:37)
• Bob mentions only being married 11 months out of the year (57:26)

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel – Bob described childhood trip where bridge goes for miles then becomes underwater tunnel for several miles (01:17:12-01:17:38)
• Carrabba’s history – Started by Damien Mandola and Johnny Carrabba in Houston, later bought by Outback Steakhouse group. Damien then started Mandola’s Italian Kitchen (01:32:40-01:33:08)
• Austin radio history – Show hasn’t had media event invitations regularly, unlike other shows (01:24:03-01:24:20)
• Building security – Station didn’t need security guard until about 4 years ago when incidents increased across all shows and TV personalities (01:38:03-01:38:28)

Phone callers this portion:

• Tesla Dan – Called about helping friend book 50 foreign exchange students into homes. Bob declined to promote on air due to inability to vet the program. Dan hung up after misunderstanding (56:12-58:45)

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “I was hired to be the comic on the show which meant I had to do no prep. Make a couple of dumb jokes. Sometimes show up drunk, leave.” – Bob (01:19:51)
• “I didn’t get in here. I came here to create art.” – Bob (01:20:17)
• “A church that’s a little more Christ-like.” – Matt about the Cedar Park church (01:08:32)
• “The flag cannot cause me pain. It’s on a building won’t do anything to me.” – Matt (01:09:26)
• “Classic pervert stuff” – Description of Domain flasher (01:10:10)
• “I need four big clocks” – Bob, which Matt misheard (01:21:51-01:22:01)
• “Bob Fonseca does not care.” – Running joke throughout segment (01:20:31 and multiple times)

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

• No guests in studio during this portion

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Bob not caring about clocks/show structure – Extended bit about Bob’s attitude toward show timing and structure (starting around 54:14 and continuing throughout)
• “I don’t care” – Bob’s repeated mantra about show preparation and structure (multiple instances from 01:19:19 onward)
• Matt’s stroke brain/memory issues – Matt forgetting segment prep and getting frustrated about it (59:39-01:02:48)
• Business lingo – References to “spinning plates,” “synergistic,” “circle back,” “bandwidth” (01:00:42-01:00:55)
• Bob’s relationship with Damien and Johnny (Carrabba’s founders) – Bob claiming to know them but not Sharon who sent invite (01:26:05-01:27:02)
• Keep Austin Weird/Old Austin nostalgia – Extended discussion about Austin’s colorful past characters and current gentrification (01:10:34-01:13:50)

Five Paragraph Summary:

The second portion of the show began with a discussion about Gary Glitter remaining in prison, which led to some tension as the hosts debated whether his music should still be played. This morphed into Bob expressing frustration about being the only one with certain facts in his brain, though he quickly moved past it. The conversation then got derailed when Tesla Dan called about helping place 50 foreign exchange students, which Bob declined to promote on air due to inability to vet the program properly. This led to some confusion about show structure and timing.

Matt experienced a moment of frustration when he forgot a segment he had prepared the night before, leading to an honest discussion about his post-stroke memory challenges. The hosts acknowledged how difficult it can be when the brain doesn’t work as reliably as it once did, creating an unexpectedly vulnerable moment on air. This segued into Bob’s philosophy of “not caring” about show structure and clocks, which became a running joke throughout the remainder of the segment as he repeatedly leaned away from the microphone to emphasize his relaxed attitude.

The news segment covered several local Austin stories, including Cedar Park’s return to Stage Two water restrictions, the LED upgrade of the last iconic Moonlight Tower, and the repeated theft of a pride flag from a welcoming church in Cedar Park. Matt delivered an impassioned commentary about Austin’s tradition of tolerance and acceptance, referencing his memories of the diverse, welcoming community at places like the Showdown Saloon. He emphasized that people don’t have to agree with or understand everything to simply let others be, and that the flag “cannot cause pain.” The segment also covered a Domain flasher incident reported by Austin Towers blog, which the hosts treated with humor as an example of “keeping Austin weird.”

A major excitement came when Matt revealed he received a VIP invitation to Carrabba’s Italian Grill’s 30th anniversary celebration, leading to extended discussion about which co-host he should bring as his guest. The conversation revealed that the event was actually just a happy hour, not dinner, which slightly deflated the excitement. Bob shared his knowledge of Carrabba’s history, explaining how it was started by Damien Mandola and Johnny Carrabba in Houston before being bought by Outback Steakhouse. The discussion of the invite became fodder for jokes about media recognition and Bob’s claim that he knows the founders.

The segment concluded with Matt recounting a frightening incident from the previous day when a disturbed individual came to the station claiming they were talking about him on the radio. Security guard Tommy escorted Matt to his car, and nearly got into a physical confrontation with the person. Matt described how the individual followed him in the parking lot and continued shouting at him through car windows. The hosts reflected on how such incidents had become more common about four years ago, necessitating the hiring of security, though they’ve decreased somewhat since COVID. The story highlighted both the occasional dangers of being a public radio personality and the professionalism of their security staff.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (06-12-2024) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Timestamp 01:49:10: Buldak/Korean spicy ramen brands – specifically mentioned “3X spicy and hot chicken,” “2X spicy and hot chicken,” and “hot chicken stew” varieties that were banned in Denmark
• Timestamp 02:18:23-02:33:15: Extensive discussion of Round Rock Express stadium catering packages including:
• Fire and Ice package ($560) – herb crusted ribeye, black tiger shrimp, grilled vegetables, loaded mashed potato casserole, chocolate mousse martinis
• Nolan Ryan beef products (ribeye, tenderloin, hot dogs, sausage)
• Hall of Fame package ($500) – beef tenderloin, grilled pesto chicken, wedge salad, mac and cheese
• Taco package ($260, $420 for double) – carne asada, tomato braised chicken, cilantro lime rice, borracho beans, salsa bar
• Barbecue package – brisket, back ribs, baked beans, potato salad
• Classic package ($230) – hot dogs, sausage, Uncle Ray’s potato chips, chopped salad, gourmet cookies
• Hot dogs package ($90) – all beef hot dogs with Uncle Ray’s chips
• Wings ($90) – jumbo wings in buffalo sauce
• Queso ($35)
• Popcorn ($25)
• Timestamp 02:30:06: Cabo Bobs mentioned as alternative catering option
• Timestamp 02:30:08: Saltgrass restaurant mentioned (near Round Rock stadium)
• Timestamp 02:30:08: Salt Lick mentioned
• Timestamp 02:30:08: Tony C’s Beer Garden mentioned
• Timestamp 02:32:38: Chicago dog stand at the stadium mentioned

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Timestamp 02:05:01-02:07:17: Indian River County School Board banning the book “Ban This Book” – a book about book bannings. Jennifer Pippen from Moms for Liberty advocating for book removal. The book was challenged because it references other banned books and discusses book banning. Similar banning in other Florida counties mentioned. Llano County lawsuit mentioned where they had to restore some banned books to libraries.
• Timestamp 02:09:07-02:13:16: Danish authorities halted sales of three popular Korean noodle products (Buldak brand ramen) citing that capsaicin levels “pose a risk of the consumer developing acute poisoning.” Products banned: 3X spicy and hot chicken, 2X spicy and hot chicken, and hot chicken stew varieties.
• Timestamp 02:13:16-02:14:25: Alice Cooper’s 2024 presidential campaign – he’s been running every year since 1972. At 76, he would be youngest among major candidates (Biden, Trump are older; RFK Jr. is 71). Would be first Rock and Roll Hall of Famer president.

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Timestamp 01:53:54: “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen was the 2012 Song of the Summer
• Timestamp 01:52:12: “Despacito” was the 2019 Song of the Summer
• Timestamp 01:53:54: “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves was the 1983 Song of the Summer, and Bob went to high school with the band members (they were Air Force brats, as was the band America)
• Timestamp 01:55:00: “Love Shack” by The B-52’s was the 1989 Song of the Summer
• Timestamp 01:56:14: “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift was the 2014 Song of the Summer
• Timestamp 01:57:24: “Happy” by Pharrell Williams was the 2013 Song of the Summer (featured in Despicable Me)
• Timestamp 01:59:47: “Hot Hot Hot” by Buster Poindexter (aka David Johansen from New York Dolls) – discussed as potential 1982/1983 Song of the Summer (released December 31, 1982, charted summer 1983)
• Timestamp 02:02:04: Ari Spears scheduled as guest for next day’s show, comedian from Mad TV, appearing at Cap City Comedy Club
• Timestamp 02:02:38: Ari Spears hosted AVN Awards twice
• Timestamp 02:03:06: Ari Spears was expelled from school at age 17
• Timestamp 02:03:10: Ari Spears appeared in Jerry Maguire (played TP, Rod Tidwell’s brother)
• Timestamp 02:14:00: Alice Cooper has run for president every election year since 1972

Memorable moments during this portion:

• Timestamp 01:43:08-01:46:00: Matt’s story about an angry man in the parking lot who thought the show was talking about him on air, followed Matt to his car, and only left when Matt pretended to video him with his phone
• Timestamp 01:48:23-02:01:02: “Songs of the Summers” head-to-head quiz between Matt and Chewy – Matt initially dominated 4-0, Chewy came back to tie 4-4, final question controversy over “Hot Hot Hot” release date
• Timestamp 02:05:01: The ironic situation of a school board banning a book called “Ban This Book” that’s about book banning
• Timestamp 02:09:07-02:13:16: Extensive mockery of Denmark banning spicy Korean ramen as “too spicy,” with hosts joking Denmark is now “the whitest country in the world”
• Timestamp 02:18:23-02:33:15: Extended comedic discussion about catering costs for their luxury suite at Round Rock Express game, struggling with expensive packages versus their radio budget
• Timestamp 02:30:02: Matt offering to take everyone to steak dinner before the game rather than pay for expensive stadium catering

Guests on the show:

• Timestamp 02:09:17: Sawyer Stull in studio (recurring guest/friend of show)
• Timestamp 02:02:04: Ari Spears scheduled for next day (not this portion)

“This or That” segment – Who was being asked and what were the questions and answers:

• Timestamp 01:45:42-01:46:00: Brief mention that hosts had been asked to pick between Pat Benatar/Joan Jett, Journey/Foreigner in an earlier segment, but this was just referenced, not the actual segment

Five Paragraph Summary:

The final third of the show began with Matt recounting a tense incident where an angry man confronted him in the parking lot, believing the show had been talking about him on air. The man followed Matt’s car, blocking lanes and attempting to intimidate him until Matt held up his phone pretending to record, which finally scared the man away. This led to discussion of an upcoming guest, comedian Ari Spears from Mad TV, who would be visiting the studio the next day to promote his shows at Cap City Comedy Club.

The main segment featured a “Songs of the Summers” quiz competition between Matt and Chewy, moderated by Bob. The game tested their knowledge of hit songs from various summers throughout the decades, with clues about the artists and years. Matt dominated early, correctly identifying songs like “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen (2012), “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves (1983), and “Love Shack” by The B-52’s (1989). Chewy struggled initially, scoring zero points while Matt racked up four consecutive correct answers.

The competition became more interesting when Chewy mounted a comeback, correctly answering “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift (2014) and “Happy” by Pharrell Williams (2013), tying the score at 4-4. The tiebreaker question caused controversy when Bob asked about a 1982 song played during cruise ship conga lines. Matt answered “Hot Hot Hot” by Buster Poindexter, but research revealed the song was actually released December 31, 1982 and became a hit in summer 1983, leading to debate about whether the answer should count.

The show’s “odd stories” segment included news about a Florida school board banning a book called “Ban This Book” which ironically discusses book banning, and Danish authorities halting sales of popular Korean spicy ramen products, claiming the capsaicin levels posed poisoning risks. The hosts extensively mocked Denmark for being unable to handle spicy food, joking they had become “the whitest country in the world” and comparing them unfavorably to Connecticut. They also discussed Alice Cooper’s latest presidential campaign, noting he’s run every year since 1972 and would be the youngest candidate at 76.

The final extended segment involved the hosts planning their upcoming visit to a Round Rock Express baseball game in a luxury suite provided by Nile Maxwell. What began as excitement about the VIP experience devolved into comedy as they reviewed catering packages ranging from $230 to $560, realizing the costs were far beyond their radio show budget. After extensive debate about Nolan Ryan beef packages, taco spreads, and hot dog platters, they settled on possibly eating dinner beforehand at a nearby restaurant and just getting popcorn at the stadium, with Bob insisting he’d explore the concession stands himself rather than stay confined to the suite.