🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 06-13-2024 Transcript (First Third)

-Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

No. The show aired on Thursday, June 13th, 2024, as stated at timestamp 00:37.947.

-What food items/restaurants were talked about?

• Matt’s Rancho – Discussion about Don Pryor having lunch there and who picked up the check (10:11.191 – 11:13.124)
• Hot Italian beef – Bob mentions wanting to get one from “wise guys” (03:47.720 – 03:49.143)
• Wise Guys – Restaurant in Round Rock mentioned (03:49.143)
• Barbecue grill – Referenced in context of Gene Simmons selling Kiss-branded grills (39:20.641)

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

• El Paso man electrocuted in hot tub at Mexico resort – Jorge, 43, died at Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) beach resort due to faulty wiring in hot tub (06:00.222 – 09:09.303)
• I-35 North shutdown – Traffic incident causing delays near Braker/Parmer area (04:52.209 – 04:34.313)

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

Click Click Boom – Gross Habits of Gym Goers (11:37.576 – 20:49.555)

Clickbait news items mentioned:

• 53% of gym-goers don’t wash sports underwear after each trip (12:01.127)
• Nearly half wear dirty, sweaty underwear back to the gym (12:18.122)
• One in five wear same underwear three times before washing (12:34.283)
• 11% wear underwear up to six times before washing (13:00.521)
• 6% wear underwear minimum seven times or never wash them (13:27.393)
• Men are more likely to rewear underwear than women (14:19.706)
• 55% only wash when smell becomes deciding factor (14:58.549)
• Exercise bikes have 39 times more bacteria than cafeteria trays (19:24.009)
• Free weights contain 362 times more germs than toilet seats (19:32.922)
• Treadmills average 75 times more bacteria than public bathroom faucets (19:47.445)

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

• “Drugs were cleaner then” – Comment about Charlie Sheen in Major League (00:57.608)
• “We don’t allow guns in the building, but he brought them right in anyway” – Chewy’s intro for Bob referencing his muscles (02:05.509)
• “You’re a dreamer, a daring, a story-sharing. You’re a multitasker and a question-asker” – Excelsior University ad parody (00:00.031)
• Sleeveless shirt jokes – Running gag about Bob wearing a cutoff t-shirt throughout the show, with Matt constantly mocking him (16:00.062 – 17:14.713, 40:05.802, 40:48.313)
• “Rage Against the Sleeves” – Matt’s joke band name (40:45.927)
• Music festivals discussion – Bob declares “I think musical festivals are done” leading to debate about whether festivals are done or if Bob is just done with them (25:57.958 – 29:28.765)
• Sex playlist discussion – Bob asks if the hosts have sex playlists; Chewy admits to having two (one for guys, one for girls), Matt jokes “I don’t want to wake her up” (51:43.499 – 53:00.298)

-Were there any phone callers this portion?

No phone callers during this portion of the show.

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

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment began with him discussing watching the Lollapalooza documentary on Amazon Prime at 2am after waking up from going to bed early at 8pm due to exhaustion and allergies from working on a house. The documentary featured three episodes and prominently included MTV News personalities Kurt Loder and Kennedy (the red-headed VJ who now works for Fox News). Bob learned that Lollapalooza had actually died and been brought back by the three Charlies of C3 who also created Austin City Limits Festival. The festival’s demise was attributed to it losing its alternative edge when mainstream acts like Metallica were added, which upset purists like founder Perry Farrell.

Pete Townshend’s appearance at the 77th Annual Tony Awards was announced, as he will be presenting an award. This coincides with a revival production of The Who’s rock opera Tommy currently running at the Nederlander Theater on Broadway. The Tony Awards will air on CBS on June 16th at 8pm, though Bob admitted he has never watched the Tony Awards and doesn’t plan to start.

Gene Simmons continues to generate controversy by claiming that Kiss had it much harder than bands like the Ramones and Rolling Stones because Kiss had to wear heavy makeup, costumes, and platform boots. Bob was frustrated with Simmons constantly complaining about how difficult it was to perform in Kiss’s stage gear, arguing that if it was so hard, they shouldn’t have done it, and that Simmons shouldn’t disparage other legendary bands who chose simpler stage attire. Bob suggested Simmons should just focus on selling his Kiss-branded merchandise like barbecue grills and cornhole sets.

Bruce Springsteen returned to touring after his second illness in two years, performing 30 songs at Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, including a cover of John Fogerty’s “Rocking All Over the World.” His North American tour leg begins August 15th in Pittsburgh. Tom Morello news dominated the segment with two stories: he’s releasing his first full-length solo rock album later this year with the first single “Soldier in the Army of Love” dropping June 28th (co-written with his son Roman Morello), and he’s collaborated with Def Leppard on a new song called “Just Like 73.” Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers has a new album coming out with his band The Dirty Knobs.

Bob concluded by noting that festival season is seeing bands dropping out of overseas festivals due to sponsorships by companies that fund weapons for countries in conflicts, particularly mentioning Barclays-sponsored events where four bands have already withdrawn. He predicted this trend might spread to American festivals. The rock and roll salute went to Frank J. Broussard, a government worker who listens on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and recently self-published a book on Amazon called “A Game of Echoes.” Bob reminded listeners about his Rock and Roll Trivia event on June 23rd at Moon Tower Saloon from 3-5pm.

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

Yes, Frank J. Broussard received a rock and roll salute (48:51.227 – 49:55.770). He wrote to Bob at Bob’s rock news at gmail.com saying he listens every Tuesday and Wednesday morning on his way to work at his “monotonous government job.” Frank recently self-published a book on Amazon called “A Game of Echoes” and requested a shout out.

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

• Jane’s Addiction
• Rage Against the Machine
• The Who
• Kiss
• The Ramones
• The Rolling Stones
• Def Leppard
• Journey
• Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
• The Dirty Knobs
• The E Street Band
• Coldplay
• Metallica

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

The show opened on Thursday, June 13th, 2024, with the hosts discussing traffic issues on I-35 North which was completely shut down, causing Matt to be late to work. Bob mentioned he’s planning to attend a Dell Diamond game on Friday and is concerned about leaving early enough to avoid traffic, joking about camping out at Cabela’s or getting food from Wise Guys in Round Rock. The conversation turned to water safety fears after Chewy brought up a disturbing news story from TMZ about a 43-year-old El Paso man named Jorge who was electrocuted to death in a hot tub at a Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) resort in Mexico due to faulty wiring. This sparked discussion about various water-related dangers including brain amoebas in open water and the inability to help someone being electrocuted without also becoming a victim.

The Click Click Boom segment focused on gross hygiene habits of gym-goers based on a recent survey. The shocking statistics revealed that only 53% of people wash their sports underwear after each gym visit, with nearly half admitting to rewearing sweaty underwear multiple times before washing. One in five people wear the same underwear three times, 11% wear them up to six times, and 6% wear them seven or more times without washing. Men were slightly more likely to engage in this behavior than women, with 55% saying smell was the deciding factor in finally washing their workout clothes. The segment also revealed disturbing bacteria levels on gym equipment, with exercise bikes having 39 times more bacteria than cafeteria trays, free weights containing 362 times more germs than toilet seats, and treadmills harboring 75 times more bacteria than public bathroom faucets.

Discussion turned to music festivals, with Bob declaring that “music festivals are done,” sparking debate about whether festivals themselves are finished or if Bob is simply aging out of the demographic. Matt challenged this assertion, pointing out that people aged 14-30 still want to attend multiple festivals per year. Chewy suggested festivals have become more about taking photos for social media than actually experiencing the music, calling them “influencer festivals” rather than music festivals. Bob shared his experience watching the Lollapalooza documentary and attending the very first Lollapalooza in Dallas, where he and others started bonfires that security didn’t know how to handle. The hosts discussed how festival structures might need to change, perhaps separating by genre or generation, and noted Bob’s frustration with the lack of rock music at modern festivals. The segment ended with the hosts joking about sex playlists, with Chewy admitting to having two different ones while Matt quipped that he doesn’t play music because he doesn’t “want to wake her up.”

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (Second Third) – June 13, 2024

Food Items/Restaurants Discussed

• 54:20-56:30: Discussion of sexy music playlists (Starbucks mentioned briefly)
• 1:00:09-1:00:54: Advanced Hair commercial (not food-related)
• 1:11:00-1:12:37: Bad Larry’s – Bad Larry Burger Club opening brick and mortar location at 2027 East Cesar Chavez Street in Holly neighborhood, early 2025. Menu includes:
• Iconic smashburger
• Breakfast Larry (egg sandwich with patty on English muffin)
• Hash browns on breakfast sandwich
• Plans for house-made bread and Texas toast
• 1:13:00-1:19:00: Discussion of Joey Chestnut and hot dog eating contest:
• Nathan’s hot dogs
• Impossible Foods beef-free hot dogs
• Competitive eating discussion
• 1:17:00-1:18:30: Various snack foods mentioned:
• Tiramisu flavored Oreo thins
• Cheese-It puffs (criticized as “terrible”)
• Fritos
• 1:23:00-1:24:00: Kingsford briquettes discussion (not food, but grilling-related)
• 1:36:00-1:45:00: Jess Pryles’ Hardcore Carnivore sausages (extensive discussion):
• Available at HEB
• New butter garlic flavor (just released, replaced Tex-Mex flavor)
• Other flavors: prime rib, brisket, jalapeño cheese, cheddar
• Pre-cooked smoked sausages
• Served with Guerrero tortillas (Sonoran style mentioned)
• 1:42:00-1:45:00: Cooking discussion:
• Picanha steaks (top sirloin cap) – Jess’s current favorite
• Italian dressing as marinade and basting liquid
• Lowry’s seasoning mentioned
• Herb basting brush technique

News Stories Discussed

• 1:01:11-1:04:00: Austin Job Market Rankings – Austin ranks #20 among US cities with best job markets; 3% unemployment rate; median income $53,000; 40% goes to housing ($1,700/month average); 30% of Austin workers still work remotely; average commute now 22 minutes (up from 15 minutes earlier in year)
• 1:03:52-1:04:45: Austin Best City Rankings – Austin ranked #9 best city to live in US for 24-25; scored 7/10 for quality of life; housing costs dragging down ranking
• 1:06:10-1:08:10: Ken Paxton Lawsuit Dismissed – Judge threw out Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against Austin regarding marijuana decriminalization; 85% of Austinites voted to decriminalize minor marijuana possession; exceptions for high-priority narcotics cases and violent felonies
• 1:08:26-1:10:16: Alamo Drafthouse Sold to Sony – Sony Pictures Entertainment purchased Alamo Drafthouse and all 35 locations; Sony claims no changes planned; Fantastic Fest included in sale; new Sony Pictures Experience division created; comparison made to Live Nation/Fun Fun Fun Fest situation
• 1:13:00-1:16:30: Joey Chestnut Banned from Nathan’s – Banned from Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog eating contest due to partnership with Impossible Foods; Netflix announced special “Chestnut vs Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef” airing Labor Day; Major League Eating organizing event

Predictions Made

• 1:08:26-1:09:15: Hosts skeptical that Sony won’t make changes to Alamo Drafthouse despite promises, referencing past corporate acquisitions (Twitter, Instagram, Fun Fun Fun Fest)

Interesting Facts Shared

• 58:56-59:10: 72% of metal listeners report having a fetish of some kind
• 59:10-59:30: People who listen to heavy metal during sex go at it for an average of 30.8 minutes
• 59:30-1:00:09: Average sex duration by music category is around 30 minutes (R&B/soul: 30 minutes 30 seconds)
• 1:06:40-1:07:50: Austin marijuana decriminalization costs: $2,500 to jail someone overnight for minor possession

Funny or Memorable Quotes

• 56:10: “He’s no Teddy Pendergrass. Y’all never seduced a woman before.”
• 56:32: Chewy on his sexy music: “Throw a little on the road again. She gets excited.”
• 1:14:00: “When two hot dog companies go to war, there are no wieners.” (Matt’s failed joke)
• 1:20:30: Matt about Jess becoming a citizen: “Does it feel better knowing that all your tax dollars are going to missiles and stuff now?”
• 1:22:36: Matt: “Let’s please stop prioritizing your husband over, look at the three beefcakes in here.”
• 1:27:00: Jess after getting citizenship: “The power that I wield is very American.”
• 1:29:15: Jess on Australian vs Texas beaches: “I don’t think that beaches are something that we can be proud of compared to other places in the world.”
• 1:29:30: Jess: “I don’t care because I’m an American.”
• 1:43:25: Discussion of “herb slapper” – Bob thought she said “strap on”

Guests in Studio/Special Visitors

Jess Pryles – In studio for extended segment (approximately 1:20:00-1:45:00+):

• Meat scientist with graduate certificate from Iowa State
• Founder of Hardcore Carnivore brand
• Recently became US citizen (dual citizen with Australia)
• Partnership with Browning (received 10-12 guns)
• Partnership with Kingsford
• Discussed recent trips to Australia for Beef Australia conference
• Brought sausages to studio for hosts to sample

Recurring Jokes or Gags

• Throughout: Calendar/scheduling incompetence – ongoing issue with Chewy double-booking guests (Aerie Spears and Jess Pryles)
• 1:19:00-1:20:00: Bob wandering off during show to get snacks
• 1:27:00+: “Herb” vs “erb” pronunciation debate after Jess becomes citizen
• Multiple times: References to Jess being an Australian immigrant, now citizen
• 1:33:00: Lance Armstrong drawing on whiteboard (one ball joke)
• Throughout Jess segment: Mansplaining/meat-splaining references

ABC’s of Me Segment

• 1:45:10-end of transcript: ABC’s of Me segment announced with Jess Pryles
• Phone lines opened: 512-834-0937
• Reference made to previous week’s winning question about which wife Chewy would be more likely to impregnate if Matt and Bob died
• Segment was starting as transcript ended, so questions/answers not included in this portion

This or That Segment

No “This or That” segment in this portion of the show.

Five Paragraph Summary

This middle portion of the Matt & Bob show from June 13, 2024, featured an extensive in-studio visit from Jess Pryles, meat scientist and founder of Hardcore Carnivore, who recently became a US citizen. The show began with a lengthy discussion about sexy music playlists, with the hosts debating various artists like The Weeknd, Nine Inch Nails, and Marvin Gaye. The conversation revealed generational and taste differences among the hosts, with Matt defending modern artists while Chewy and Bob preferred classic R&B. Interesting statistics were shared, including that metal listeners have a 72% likelihood of having fetishes and that heavy metal enthusiasts average 30.8 minutes of intimate time.

The headlines segment covered several significant Austin news stories. Austin ranked 20th among US cities for job markets with only 3% unemployment, though 30% of workers still work remotely and housing costs remain a drag on quality of life rankings. In a significant legal victory for the city, a judge dismissed Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit challenging Austin’s marijuana decriminalization ordinance, which 85% of voters approved. The Alamo Drafthouse cinema chain was sold to Sony Pictures Entertainment, with Sony promising no changes—a claim the hosts treated with considerable skepticism based on past corporate acquisition experiences.

Sports and entertainment news focused on competitive eater Joey Chestnut being banned from Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest due to his partnership with Impossible Foods. Netflix quickly capitalized on the controversy by announcing a Labor Day special featuring Chestnut versus his legendary rival Takeru Kobayashi in an event called “Unfinished Beef.” The hosts found humor in the situation, particularly the corporate beef between hot dog companies. Local food news included the announcement that Bad Larry Burger Club, a popular Austin pop-up, will open a brick-and-mortar location in the Holly neighborhood in early 2025.

Jess Pryles dominated the latter portion of the show, discussing her recent citizenship ceremony and immediate international travel. She revealed her partnership with Browning firearms (receiving 10-12 guns) and Kingsford, and discussed her recent trips to Australia for the Beef Australia conference and Memphis in May. The conversation highlighted the challenges and advantages of being a woman in the male-dominated barbecue and meat industry, with Jess noting both benefits and obstacles to joining what she called “the bros club.” Her dual citizenship allows her greater freedom, and she joked about adopting a stereotypically American attitude of not caring about others’ opinions.

The show concluded with Jess bringing her new Hardcore Carnivore butter garlic smoked sausages for the hosts to sample, available exclusively at HEB. The hosts praised the product enthusiastically, with Bob even claiming he had convinced shoppers to switch from competitors’ products to Jess’s sausages. The conversation covered cooking techniques, including Jess’s preference for picanha steaks and her technique of using Italian dressing as a basting liquid. The segment transitioned into an ABC’s of Me session where listeners could call in with creative questions for Jess and the hosts, with phone lines opening at 512-834-0937. Throughout the episode, recurring jokes about calendar management, Jess’s Australian accent, and the hosts’ inability to organize themselves provided comedic relief.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (06-13-2024) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Salt and Thyme (01:50:26) – Local butcher closing but reopening under new ownership as a regenerative local butcher on East 7th Street
• HEB meat department (01:50:49) – Discussion about buying meat there, custom cuts, ordering special items like picanha and whole skin-on pork belly
• Story about people stealing meat from HEB (01:51:38) – Thieves were “pantsing” briskets and selling to local barbecue joints
• Matt’s El Rancho (02:19:17) – Chewy visited, described as “old-school Austin”
• Amy’s Ice Cream (02:20:22) – Extended discussion defending the Austin institution; Matt got angry at Instagram commenter who said it “sucks”
• Angels Ice House (02:16:23) – Celebrating 20th anniversary, located on Highway 71
• Bartlett’s (02:20:06) – Jess went there with Aaron Haley
• Tyson chicken patties (02:17:41) – Chewy’s favorite food he could eat forever
• Chicken salt (02:00:10) – Australian seasoning discussion, MSG and salt with chicken bouillon; Jess’s “Amplify” product is based on this
• Jess Pryles butter garlic sausage (02:34:02) – New product exclusively at HEB
• Popeyes (02:32:16) – Chris (Jess’s husband) put mac and cheese on their chicken sandwich

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Man saved by silver chain (02:08:15) – Colorado man survived gunshot because cheap silver chain stopped .22 caliber bullet
• Obese leopard at Chinese zoo (02:12:00) – Zoo gave up trying to help 20-year-old overweight leopard lose weight after months of failed efforts

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Bob’s baseball career (01:52:28) – Played pitcher and first baseman through high school on American teams overseas in England; pitched a no-hitter but hit 8 batters; traveled England as an all-star
• Hawaii flag (01:54:22) – Hawaii state flag still contains the Union Jack
• Amy’s Ice Cream hiring process (02:21:52) – They handed job applicants a paper bag to draw on as their “application”; kept employee bags behind counter
• Valet parking in Australia (01:49:08) – Jess says there’s no valet parking in Australia
• Pink butcher paper smuggling (02:01:07) – Jess smuggled red/pink butcher paper into Australia for years before getting a legitimate distributor
• Barbecue growth in Australia (02:01:36) – Jess is recognized as helping move Australian barbecue culture forward

Memorable moments during this portion:

• Caller Jesse attacks Bob (01:47:29) – Called in asking “Why does Bob always got to whine about everything, man?” Bob defended his parking complaints and hung up on the caller
• Matt’s “El Diablo” story retold (01:57:15) – Caller Teddy asked about Matt’s cherry smoothie/gout remedy that led to violent vomiting (looked like blood) and diarrhea in his truck at a day labor site
• Mysterious falling caller (01:56:14) – Caller “Lisa’s husband” had chaotic audio that sounded like falling down drainage or flushing toilet
• Bob’s house fire hypothetical (02:03:51) – Asked what three things he’d grab; struggled to answer, joked about grabbing Jess’s hardcore carnivore seasoning
• Matt’s Instagram rage (02:20:15) – Got “shaky angry” at someone who said Amy’s Ice Cream “sucks”; person had only been in Austin 3 years
• Jess’s TV show announcement (02:26:14) – “Hardcore Carnivore” premiering September on Outdoor Channel, already green-lit for season 2 before season 1 airs
• Fat leopard discussion (02:12:42) – Photo described as “sea lion size tiger” that looks photoshopped; leopard is 20 years old and zoo gave up on weight loss

Guests on the show:

• Jess Pryles – BBQ expert, TV host, seasoning company owner (Hardcore Carnivore); discussed throughout entire portion

Callers this portion:

• Jesse (01:47:20) – Criticized Bob for whining; Bob hung up on him
• Chris (01:49:53) – Asked Jess about local butchers
• Holt (01:52:06) – Asked Bob about his baseball career
• Rick (01:54:51) – Asked Chewy if he’d quit smoking weed for double salary (Chewy said yes for couple years)
• Lisa’s husband/Louie (01:55:56) – Chaotic call with falling/flushing sounds
• Teddy (01:57:07) – Asked Matt about “El Diablo shakes” story
• Richard (02:00:00) – Asked Jess about chicken salt
• Kyle (02:03:17) – Asked Bob what three things he’d save from burning house
• David (02:05:40) – Made creepy comments about Jess’s accent being “sexy”; asked Chewy whose wife he’d choose (Matt’s or Bob’s)

This or That segment:

Chewy was asked (01:54:51):

• Question: Would you quit smoking weed for a job that doubled your pay with randoms?
• Answer: Yes, could do it for a couple years to secure long-term financial stability

Chewy was asked (02:06:06):

• Question: Matt’s wife or Bob’s wife?
• Answer: Jess’s wife (meaning Chris, Jess’s husband)

Summary:

The final portion of the show featured guest Jess Pryles throughout, covering topics ranging from local Austin food culture to her upcoming television debut. The segment opened with callers asking questions, including a contentious call from Jesse who criticized Bob for complaining about parking, which Bob defended before hanging up on the caller. Multiple callers asked questions about everything from Bob’s baseball career overseas to Chewy’s hypothetical willingness to quit marijuana for better pay.

Food dominated much of the conversation, with extensive discussion about local butchers including Salt and Thyme’s closure and reopening. The hosts passionately defended Austin institutions like Amy’s Ice Cream, with Matt becoming visibly angry at an Instagram commenter who disparaged the beloved local chain. Matt explained Amy’s unique hiring process using paper bags as applications and praised their inclusive employment practices and community support. The conversation touched on various restaurants and food products, including Jess’s new butter garlic sausage exclusively at HEB and the Australian seasoning chicken salt.

Several memorable stories emerged during the show, including a retelling of Matt’s infamous “El Diablo” incident where cherry smoothies for gout led to projectile vomiting that looked like blood and simultaneous diarrhea in his truck. The hosts discussed news stories including a Colorado man whose cheap silver chain stopped a .22 caliber bullet and a Chinese zoo’s obese leopard that defeated all weight loss attempts. Bob shared details about his youth baseball career playing overseas in England, including a no-hitter where he hit eight batters.

The biggest announcement came when Jess Pryles revealed exclusively to the show that her television series “Hardcore Carnivore” will premiere in September on the Outdoor Channel. Even more significantly, the network has already green-lit a second season before the first has aired, based on focus group testing. The show will feature hunting, ranch visits, and meat-focused content, with Jess noting she’ll be filming extensively in the fall, leaving her husband Chris to fend for himself—a situation the hosts joked about given Chris’s tendency to avoid cooking and live on frozen meals and restaurant food.

The segment concluded with promotion for Angels Ice House’s 20th anniversary celebration where Chewy would be appearing, and giveaways for gift cards. Throughout the portion, the chemistry between the hosts and Jess remained strong, with frequent callbacks to inside jokes, Austin history, and shared experiences. The conversation seamlessly blended humor, local pride, food expertise, and genuine friendship, showcasing why the show maintains its loyal Austin following while celebrating both longtime institutions and new ventures in the city’s evolving culture.