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Matt & Bob 06-17-2024 Show Analysis

Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

No – This is a Monday show (references to “Monday” throughout, Father’s Day was “yesterday” which was Sunday June 16th)

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

• 00:00.588 – BombGars mentioned in advertisement
• 00:46.566 – Chicken fried steak night on Saturday mentioned at an establishment (possibly one of Chuy’s venues)
• 04:24.727 – Bob’s family made him dinner for Father’s Day, specifically steaks (which he had to take over cooking)
• Wings mentioned – New wings unveiled at a venue (01:00.729)

News Stories Talked About During This Portion

• UFL Championship – Extra Super Bowl over the weekend with Daryl Worley performing halftime (02:32.642)
• European Cup/Euros – Mentioned as weekend viewing (02:25.754)
• Austin FC – Referenced as weekend viewing (02:17.084)

“Click Click Boom” Segment

13:00.843 – The Click Click Boom segment featured “Top Seven Movie Soundtracks That Did the Most to Lift Their Movies Up”

Clickbait topics mentioned:

• Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) – Awesome Mix Volume 1 featuring songs like “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Spirit in the Sky,” “Come and Get Your Love”
• The Bodyguard (1992) – Whitney Houston soundtrack including “I Will Always Love You”
• Saturday Night Fever (1977) – Bee Gees dominated soundtrack with “Stayin’ Alive,” “More Than a Woman”
• Superfly (1972) – Curtis Mayfield scored soundtrack with “Pusherman,” “Freddie’s Dead”
• Trainspotting (1996) – Featured Underworld’s “Born Slippy,” Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day,” Iggy Pop’s “Lust for Life”
• Pulp Fiction (1994) – Dick Dale’s “Misirlou,” Chuck Berry’s “You Never Can Tell,” Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together”
• Purple Rain (1984) – Prince soundtrack (number one)

Funny Moments or Memorable Quotes

• 06:58.750 – Bob’s wife finally broke down about adulting: “Why is adulting so mf-ing hard? When does it stop?”
• 08:15.177 – Bob discovers his inspection sticker expired last month, prompting Chuy to joke: “You’re gonna get pulled over for the inspection sticker while Matt and I have been going years. Mine’s got 22 on the windshield.”
• 09:34.245 – Bob complaining about the painting project: “you shame me and I don’t I’ll talk about it later” and being “mad at you guys”
• 10:12.001 – Bob on rental property damage: “They used one room as a kennel or a chinchilla farm… Didn’t even give you a chinchilla.”
• 11:03.244 – Bob: “That’s a quarter of a Cybertruck that was stolen from me.”
• 12:39.997 – Matt’s description of Bob’s property: “You know Clark Griswold at the Grand Canyon went. Yeah, this place is effed”
• 18:18.509 – Discussion about covers and ownership: Chuy: “Nine Inch Nails gave Johnny Cash hurt. That’s yours. You got that now, bro.”
• 26:08.680 – During the soundtrack game, Bob struggling: “CM Curtis may feel superfly” after initially guessing wrong
• 46:02.239 – On Bon Jovi auto-pen controversy, Matt: “What is happening in your life that you’re upset that you have a fake autograph of a Bon Jovi limited edition release?”

Phone Callers This Portion

No phone callers during this portion of the show.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News Segment – 5 Paragraph Summary

Bob Fonseca opened his Rock and Roll News segment by addressing the cooling of the live concert scene, a trend he claims to have predicted before it became mainstream news. According to NBC News and Apple News reports he cited, the post-pandemic concert boom appears to be ending, with major artists putting world tours on hold and ticket prices beginning to stabilize. Bob highlighted that no artist really knows what to charge anymore in this post-pandemic environment, leading to significant miscalculations. The most public example was the Black Keys, who had to fire their management after badly mispricing their tickets, thinking they could command prices similar to mega-stars like Taylor Swift.

The average resale ticket price for summer concerts has dropped from $257 to $213, which Bob noted “sounds like not a savings at all.” However, this pales in comparison to the thousands of dollars some artists were commanding during the peak of the post-pandemic spending boom. Major cancellations included Jennifer Lopez citing family time, and the Black Keys abandoning their stadium tour entirely. Bob expressed concern that this could mark “the end of touring middle class rock bands,” with artists either being in the 1% or struggling financially. Matt contributed the observation that “There’s no musician middle class anymore, is there? You either are in the 1% or you’re poor.”

Bob then covered a controversy involving Bon Jovi’s new album “Forever,” where fans discovered that supposedly signed limited editions were actually auto-penned rather than personally autographed. Investigators found seven different auto-pen variations of the signatures, leading to fan outrage. Universal Music Group defended the practice by noting these special editions didn’t cost more than standard versions, but fans argued that missed the point entirely. The segment sparked a philosophical discussion among the hosts about what constitutes a real autograph, with Bob mentioning his collection of signed books where authors signed pages that were later inserted by publishers.

Gene Simmons made headlines by stating he wishes he had been “more hard” on Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, which Bob immediately dismissed, saying “I think you were hard enough, Gene. I think you’re hard enough on everybody.” Bob also discussed the vinyl reissue boom, with many rock bands and estates staying afloat by releasing box sets and special editions featuring alternate versions, demos, and live tracks from artists like David Bowie, Deep Purple, and Billy Idol. Bob expressed mixed feelings about alternate versions, appreciating them for artists he deeply loves like the Beatles and Bowie as they provide insight into the creative process, but feeling they should be released for free rather than being sold at premium prices.

The segment concluded with Bob promoting two upcoming A&E documentary series premiering June 23rd—one about Dee Snider at 8pm Central and one about Alice Cooper at 9pm Central. Bob expressed particular appreciation for Dee Snider’s court battles defending freedom of speech. He also briefly mentioned Coldplay’s announcement of their new album “Moon Music,” which will be pressed on 100% recycled plastic bottles—a move Bob strongly criticized despite its environmental benefits, insisting “it’s terrible for your ears, it’s so noisy” and urging them not to make “sacrilege” of vinyl records, suggesting they make shopping bags instead.

Rock and Roll Shoutout/Salute

Yes – 04:07.165 – Bob gives a belated Happy Father’s Day message “to all my friends around the world” via the “100,000 watt mister microphone” since he didn’t have his phone on Father’s Day

Bands Talked About During Bob’s Rock and Roll News

• The Black Keys
• Taylor Swift
• Beyonce
• Olivia Rodrigo
• Morgan Wallen
• Kiss (Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss)
• Bon Jovi
• REM (Bill Berry)
• David Bowie
• Deep Purple
• Billy Idol
• The Beatles
• Paul McCartney and Wings
• Bruce Springsteen
• Grateful Dead
• Metallica
• Twisted Sister (Dee Snider)
• Alice Cooper
• Coldplay
• U2
• Billy Eilish

3 Paragraph Summary (Excluding Rock and Roll News)

The show opened on Monday, June 17, 2024, with Matt, Bob, and Chuy doing their standard introductions, with Chuy receiving particular praise for attending a 20th anniversary event with overflow parking at what appeared to be a restaurant venue. The conversation quickly turned to Father’s Day weekend, with Bob explaining he left his phone at home all day, finding it “kind of liberating” but missing messages from friends. Bob’s three sons—Evan (from UT), Kaden, and Dylan—all came home for a family dinner where they attempted to cook steaks for him, though Bob had to take over. He received a Bluetooth meat thermometer as a gift and spent much of the weekend working on a massive painting project at a rental property.

The painting project became a major topic of discussion, with Bob expressing extreme frustration about adulting and the “ultimate life tax” of dealing with rental property damage. He revealed that a previous tenant caused $25,000-$30,000 in damage to his property, with him already $15,000 into repairs and no legal recourse to recover the costs. Bob’s wife, who typically never gets flustered or depressed, finally broke down asking “Why is adulting so mf-ing hard? When does it stop?” The hosts discussed the never-ending nature of adult responsibilities, from inspection stickers to insurance cards, with Bob discovering that morning his car inspection had expired. Chuy and Matt admitted to driving with expired stickers for years, with Chuy’s showing “22 on the windshield.”

The Click Click Boom segment focused on the top seven movie soundtracks that perfectly matched their films, turning into an impromptu contest where Bob demonstrated impressive knowledge of film music. The list included Guardians of the Galaxy, The Bodyguard, Saturday Night Fever, Superfly, Trainspotting, Pulp Fiction, and Purple Rain at number one. The discussion spawned debates about cover songs versus originals, particularly around Whitney Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You” versus Dolly Parton’s original, with Matt maintaining the original was better while Chuy argued that great covers become “owned” by the covering artist. The segment also touched on lesser-known covers and the challenge younger generations face not knowing original versions of songs.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (06-17-2024) – Second Third

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Wise Guys (58:20) – Stopped on way to game; Chewy got Italian beef sandwich (wet), pizza fries (dry), and pizza puff
• Round Rock Diamond (58:20-59:00) – Bob got bottomless popcorn, teriyaki skewers, hot dog with fries, and Elvis milkshake
• Elvis milkshake (59:01) – Peanut butter, bananas, and honey
• Dollar hot dogs (59:17) – Available at the seventh inning; Sawyer had four hot dogs total
• Baseball bat of beer (59:27) – Sawyer purchased
• Toastique (1:09:02-1:16:04) – Extensively discussed upcoming restaurant opening June 22nd; serves gourmet toast, granola bowls, fresh pressed cold juice; menu items mentioned include three cheese Italian toast, peanut butter crunch
• Patti’s Palace/Patti Palace (1:21:33) – Chewy mentioned wanting to go there for onion petals
• Red Lobster (1:35:52) – Mentioned as alternative lunch option
• Little Debbie snack cakes (1:26:00)
• Green Giant vegetables (1:21:47)
• Frosted Flakes/Tony the Tiger (1:23:03)
• Cap’n Crunch cereal (1:24:13)
• Pringles (1:32:31)
• KFC/Colonel Sanders (1:35:18) – Mentioned in context of Reba McEntire

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Supreme Court bump stock ruling (1:06:11-1:08:36) – Austin resident Michael Cargill scored victory at Supreme Court; Court ruled 6-3 along party lines that ATF exceeded authority when banning bump stocks in 2018 after Las Vegas shooting; ruling based on “single function of trigger” definition
• Hole in the Wall 50th anniversary (1:12:01-1:13:49) – Austin venue founded in 1974 celebrating 50 years; notable acts include Spoon, The Gords, Shaky Graze, Timbuk3, Bob Schneider, Fastball, Black Joe Lewis, Gary Clark Jr.; story shared about regular who was shot in head and returned to bar two days later
• Pitbull free concert (1:13:49-1:16:04) – June 30th at UT Tower celebrating UT joining SEC; all-day party starts 2pm with games, activities, food; official ceremony and fireworks at 8:30pm; free admission
• BLAST TV eSports event (1:10:21-1:12:01) – Austin to host major international Counter-Strike competition at Moody Center in June 2025; $1.25 million prize pool; first arena-based eSports competition in Austin; first Counter-Strike major in US/North America in seven years

Predictions made during this portion:

• (54:09-54:37) Bob predicts a band will “see the errors in their ways” regarding their 10th studio album being released on recycled vinyl October 4th; says it will “sound like trash on your turntable”

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Plastic vs. vinyl records (54:09) – Records on cereal boxes are plastic; picture discs are plastic and sound worse
• Microplastics (54:23) – Concern about microplastics in eardrum from plastic records
• 50-50 raffle (1:02:58) – Can get around state gambling laws because 50% goes to charity; must pay cash, not credit card; winner gets paid by check, not cash
• Jolly Green Giant’s sidekick (1:19:20) – Named “Sprout,” brought on in late 70s to get kids interested in vegetables
• Tony the Tiger catchphrase (1:23:13) – “They’re great!”
• Cap’n Crunch spelling (1:24:13) – Spelled “CAP’N” without the “T”
• Little Debbie’s hat (1:26:00) – White hat with blue ribbon on brim
• Chuck E. Cheese full name (1:27:37) – Charles Entertainment Cheese
• Monopoly Man (1:28:59) – Does NOT have a monocle (common misconception); Mr. Peanut has the monocle
• Pringles mascot name (1:32:47) – Julius Pringle (also known as Mr. P, Mr. Pringle)
• Elsie the Cow (1:29:47) – Has a choker of daisies around her neck
• Reba McEntire (1:35:18) – First female to play Colonel Sanders

Phone callers this portion:

• None mentioned

“This or That” segment:

• None in this portion

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “Sing us out Chewie. That was a story for the guys on the way to the low T center this morning in their C4 Corvette.” (54:50)
• “I hope they rethink this, not that I care, not that I’m gonna buy it” (54:37)
• “I’m not above you, I’m not below you, I’m right here with you each and every weekday morning” (55:23)
• “It sounds like it’s just for the upper crust of society.” (1:16:21) – Chewy making toast pun
• “How about a closed-faced bottle?” (1:16:32)
• “Look, I’ll be honest. I think it brought some of the game to life.” (59:59) – Chewy about drunk Sawyer yelling at players
• “Dog bless, dog bless. I think I got a winner here.” (1:04:29) – Drunk Sawyer after winning $1,500+ on 50-50 raffle
• “She has to see him naked?” (1:05:40) – Bob, when discussing Sawyer’s girlfriend
• “Would it be an iced coffee or tea from Toast Deak?” (1:15:39) – Chewy answering what to eat before Pitbull concert
• “Open your mouth, and I’ll show you who else is known as Mr. P.” (1:33:59) – Matt to Bob
• “I understand why your family leaves you for a month every year. It’s probably court ordered.” (1:34:08) – Bob to Matt

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

• None in studio, but discussion of Round Rock Express baseball game attendees including: Bob’s family, Justin Sarber, Morgan Williams and his girlfriend, Sawyer Stoll, and Chewy’s mother

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Toastique (ongoing throughout) – Extensive running joke about upcoming gourmet toast restaurant; hosts keep making references and jokes about it being the reason for everything
• Bob’s contest preparation (1:17:47) – Bob didn’t prepare a contest, claimed Matt had already said he won
• Crusher of dreams (1:39:34) – Bob complains about metaphorical “crusher of dreams” in the room that crushes everyone’s ideas and victories
• Matt’s family leaving (1:34:08) – Recurring joke about Matt’s family leaving him for a month
• Bob’s painting party (1:40:42) – Bob wanted help painting rental unit, idea was “crushed” by co-hosts

Five Paragraph Summary:

The show begins with Bob discussing vinyl records, specifically warning about a band’s upcoming album being pressed on recycled vinyl instead of traditional PVC, predicting it will sound terrible. The conversation transitions to recapping their Friday night outing to a Round Rock Express baseball game, courtesy of Chewy’s mother and the Nile Maxwell family of dealerships. They sat in a suite and enjoyed various ballpark foods, with the highlight being Sawyer Stoll winning over $1,500 on a 50-50 raffle while intoxicated, much to everyone’s amusement and his girlfriend’s probable chagrin.

The Austin area headlines segment covers several significant stories. Matt discusses Michael Cargill’s Supreme Court victory regarding bump stocks, where the court ruled 6-3 that the ATF exceeded its authority in banning them after the 2018 Las Vegas shooting. Other news includes the Hole in the Wall celebrating its 50th anniversary, complete with a memorable anecdote about a patron who was shot in the head and returned to the bar two days later. The segment also announces a major eSports event coming to Austin’s Moody Center in 2025 with a $1.25 million prize pool, and Pitbull performing a free concert on June 30th to celebrate UT joining the SEC.

A running gag throughout the show involves Toastique, a new gourmet toast restaurant opening June 22nd. The hosts repeatedly mock the concept while simultaneously giving it extensive free promotion, joking that it’s the reason Austin was chosen for various events. They discuss menu items like three cheese Italian toast and peanut butter crunch, with Matt sarcastically suggesting people fuel up there before the Pitbull concert. The joke escalates to the point where they claim the eSports tournament chose Austin specifically because of Toastique’s presence.

The main contest segment is the “Mascot Melee” in honor of National Mascot Day, featuring trivia questions about corporate and brand mascots. Chewy dominates the competition, correctly identifying Sprout as the Jolly Green Giant’s sidekick, Charles Entertainment Cheese as Chuck E. Cheese’s full name, and Mr. Clean as another bald mascot. There’s significant debate over whether Cap’n Crunch is spelled with or without a ‘T’, and confusion about what Elsie the Cow wears around her neck (daisies). The final winning question involves Reba McEntire being the first female Colonel Sanders, which Chewy answers correctly to win the contest 6-3.

The show concludes with Bob complaining about his ruined Father’s Day weekend, which he spent painting a rental property for 12 hours on Saturday and 8 hours on Sunday. He laments that his idea for a “painting party” where superfans would help in exchange for pizza and beer was crushed by his co-hosts, who made him feel guilty about asking for free labor on a cash-flowing rental property. The only volunteers ended up being his wife and Justin Sarber, despite Bob having three able-bodied adult sons. This leads to Bob’s broader complaint about the “crusher of dreams” that exists in their studio, metaphorically destroying everyone’s ideas and victories.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (06-17-2024) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:43:12 – Wise Guys – Italian beefs mentioned
• 01:44:25 – Tony C’s pizza (mentioned as potential painting party food)
• 01:48:45 – Austin American Statesman poll on Austin’s best fries discussed
• 01:49:00-01:52:00 – Extensive discussion of french fries from various Austin restaurants including:
• Hopfields, Justine’s, Clark’s, P. Terry’s, Whataburger
• Crown and Anchor, Bartlett’s, Jew Boy, Hyde Park
• Didouille, Salty South (duck fat fries), Del Ray Cafe
• Hold Out, Dan’s, Frazier’s Long and Low, Uptown Sports Club
• Chilantro, Billy’s on Burn It, Buddy’s (seasoned fries)
• 01:53:06 – Dairy Queen fries dipped in gravy
• 01:53:13 – Shortstop fries with gravy
• 01:53:26 – Lavaca Street Bar and Grill fries and queso combination
• 01:54:30 – Whataburger chicken box with cream gravy
• 01:54:48 – HEB heated section potato wedges
• 01:55:46 – Tony C’s truffle fries
• 01:56:04 – Shady Grove green chili cheese fries (caller Natalie)
• 01:56:26 – Mooyah Burger fries, Chewie’s hatch green chili queso
• 01:56:50 – Chick-fil-A spicy chicken sandwich with Taco Cabana queso
• 01:57:40 – Pluckers waffle fries
• 01:58:08 – Jackalope South Shore waffle fries
• 01:59:15 – McDonald’s fries and Travis Scott burger
• 02:26:40 – Angels Ice House – chicken fried steak (mentioned at end)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 02:05:45-02:06:46 – UK man builds world’s fastest wheelbarrow reaching 52 mph
• 02:07:10-02:09:44 – UK police officer removed from duty after running over cow twice with police vehicle
• 02:10:01-02:12:25 – Woman killed after being run over by police vehicle while sunbathing on South Carolina beach (June 13th incident)
• 02:13:03-02:13:48 – Chinese military buff discovers confidential military documents sold as history books for $1 at recycling station
• 02:13:54-02:16:25 – Woman mistakenly declared dead, found gasping for air inside body bag

Any callers this portion:

• 01:56:01 – Natalie: recommended Shady Grove green chili cheese fries and suggested Mooyah/Chewie’s combination
• 01:57:30 – Peter: recommended waffle fries at Jackalope South Shore dipped in ice cream
• 02:00:36 – Richard: recommended Wendy’s fries dipped in frosty
• 02:01:56 – Adam Fool: called celebrating expunction, mentioned Dublin, Ireland fries
• 02:19:30-02:27:20 – Fred and Joel: competed in vegetable trivia contest (Joel won Judas Priest tickets)

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Kale is a variety of cabbage
• Zea Mays is the Latin name for sweet corn
• Aubergine is the European name for eggplant
• Chantenay is a type of carrot associated with Bugs Bunny
• McDonald’s fries have a very short window of perfect crispiness (about one minute)
• Multiple vegetables that start with ‘A’: asparagus, arugula, artichoke, aubergine

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:41:45-01:48:30 – Extended discussion about Bob’s painting predicament and the “crushed” painting party dream, including jokes about “Habitat for Humility” shirts
• 01:48:45-02:01:00 – Passionate debate about french fries, with hosts discussing whether potatoes are boring and if fries are just delivery systems for condiments
• 01:54:30 – Chuy’s bizarre take claiming HEB potato wedges (not fries) are the best, leading to mockery from Matt
• 02:08:00 – Discussion of UK police officer who misunderstood “corral the cow” instruction and simply ran it over twice
• 02:17:00-02:27:20 – Vegetable trivia contest where Joel dominated Fred, knowing multiple mushroom varieties including “chicken of the woods”

What were the “Facts of the Day” from their segment:

The segment was called “Nuts to the Odd” (not “Facts of the Day”) and included the following stories at the timestamps listed in the news section above.

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

This segment did not appear in this portion of the show.

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final third of the show began with Bob venting about his weekend spent painting his rental property instead of attending the station’s remote broadcast. The hosts teased him about paint still visible on his hands and his wife’s apparent appreciation for his “toned arms.” The conversation evolved into an extended discussion about Bob’s cancelled “painting party” dream, with Matt and Chuy repeatedly mocking the concept while Bob insisted they should “lift each other up” instead of being “dream crushers.” The banter included jokes about “Habitat for Humility” t-shirts and whether Bob’s idea was legitimate community-building or an attempt to exploit free labor.

The show transitioned into a lengthy segment about french fries, sparked by an Austin American-Statesman poll ranking the city’s best fries. The hosts debated the merits of various Austin restaurants’ fries, with particular attention to places like Clark’s (great burger, mediocre fries), Buddy’s (seasoned fries), and Salty South (duck fat fries). Matt argued that potatoes are boring vegetables and fries are merely delivery systems for better flavors like salt, butter, and sauces. Multiple callers contributed their favorites, including Natalie who recreated discontinued Shady Grove green chili cheese fries by combining Mooyah fries with Chewie’s hatch green chili queso, demonstrating dedication to “frankenfooding.”

Matt presented his “Nuts to the Odd” segment featuring bizarre news stories. The highlights included a UK mechanic who built the world’s fastest wheelbarrow after a drunken pub conversation, reaching 52 mph and earning a Guinness World Record. More disturbing stories involved a UK police officer being removed from duty after running over a cow twice with his vehicle, and a South Carolina woman who died after being run over by a police truck while sunbathing on a beach. Matt delivered these stories with his characteristic dark humor, making cow puns and joking about the officer “finishing the job” when a woman mistakenly declared dead was found alive in a body bag.

The show conducted a giveaway for Judas Priest concert tickets using vegetable trivia in honor of National Vegetable Day. Contestants Fred (calling from work) and Joel competed in a quiz covering topics like vegetable varieties, Latin names, and types of mushrooms. Joel dominated the competition with impressive knowledge, correctly identifying vegetables starting with ‘A’, naming three types of mushrooms (chicken of the woods, chanterelle, and portobello), and answering that iceberg is a type of lettuce. Fred struggled throughout, even guessing “dandelion” for aubergine (eggplant) and missing the carrot question despite the Bugs Bunny clue.

The show concluded with Matt reminding listeners about their upcoming Rock and Roll Trivia event at Moon Tower Saloon on Sunday from 3-5 PM, noting that families are welcome and prizes including more Judas Priest tickets would be available. He thanked listeners for recent ratings success and promoted the continuation of Judas Priest ticket giveaways throughout the week. The hosts maintained their characteristic banter throughout, with Chuy getting mocked for claiming HEB potato wedges were superior to restaurant fries, and Bob continuing to lament his lost Father’s Day weekend spent painting instead of relaxing.