🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 06-27-2024 (First Third)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Natty Light beer (00:09.103) – poured out for Chewy who has COVID
• Steak and lobster at Yellow Rose (10:27.458) – discussed in context of Yellow Rose hat found at Marshall’s, mentioned $12.99 for two steak and lobsters
• $7 kamikaze shots and butterscotch shots (11:14.176) – Yellow Rose drink specials mentioned
• Amaya’s restaurant (54:00.070, 56:06.104, 56:28.624) – mentioned multiple times as a “neutral zone” where cops and regular people all eat together
• IHOP (54:00.070) – mentioned in relation to Amaya’s location

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Chewy (producer) has COVID (00:11.727-00:16.413) – worse than his first bout with it, Matt FaceTimed him
• Presidential debates happening tonight (01:57.901) – mentioned in Bob’s introduction
• Long woman’s hair found on Matt (02:12.021) – the kind that “starts fights”
• Travis County Attorney dropped charges against 79 UT Austin protesters (01:00:40.643-01:02:09.209) – UT is disappointed, discussion about government interference in universities
• Prosecutors dropped case against APD officer Christopher Taylor in Michael Ramos shooting death (01:02:38.202) – mentioned at the very end

“Click Click Boom” segment:

The segment was announced at 30:45.527 but appears to be related to the earlier discussion about male stereotypes and emotional support rather than traditional clickbait news.

Funny moments or memorable quotes:

• 00:09.103-00:11.707: Pouring out Natty Light for Chewy who has COVID
• 02:12.021-02:18.477: Matt finding a long woman’s hair on himself – “That’s the kind of stuff that’ll take you to divorce court”
• 05:37.379-06:04.602: Bob making repetitive hand motions while talking about his sore hands, Matt warning him “that’s not the motion you should do”
• 06:16.586-07:12.017: Discussion of Brookstone portable cold plunge tank found at Marshall’s for $30 with hilariously bad Photoshop
• 09:05.598-10:40.206: Discovery of Yellow Rose strip club hat at Marshall’s – discussion about how someone may have shoplifted by swapping hats
• 19:08.239: Bob says “Now let’s go do a cold plunge together” after emotional discussion
• 19:41.492-19:43.777: “I ain’t got time for none of that” – Bob refusing to have emotional conversation
• 22:02.482-23:13.555: Discussion about telling another man “I love you” – very awkward and uncomfortable
• 26:59.156-27:02.040: Matt joking about ski-polling Bob and Chewy, then saying “Can’t make that joke in NPR either, can we?”
• 28:59.156-30:00.164: Discussion about cooking – Matt’s wife’s family trauma involving gas explosion and people burning to death – “Good morning, everybody!”
• 42:05.525-43:09.901: Caller David interrupts rock and roll news, does bad Donald Trump impression
• 51:59.313-52:03.218: Matt describing his fever dreams – “you never know what time of day it is when you’re sick”
• 52:20.317-56:28.624: Long story about Matt getting pulled over by DPS for expired inspection and missing front license plate (which he threw away with his old bumper)
• 56:45.525: Officer confused when Matt mentions going to “Terry’s” (Terry’s Burning Rodents, an inside joke)

Phone callers this portion:

• David (42:05.525-43:13.432) – Called during Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment inappropriately. Said he wasn’t mad at them and attempted a Donald Trump impression (“I apologize”). Matt was annoyed he called during the segment and told him it was “a punishable offense.”

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment (5 paragraphs):

Bob’s Rock and Roll News opened with him defending his credibility as “Rock’s Last Great Reporter,” claiming that several predictions he made last week have already come true. He emphasized that listeners should take him seriously despite thinking he’s “just a put on” who doesn’t know anything about rock and roll. This defensive opening set the tone for a segment where Bob was clearly trying to prove his expertise and insider knowledge of the music industry.

The first major story covered Ozzy Osbourne, who is putting all his energy into performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame despite his health issues. Bob noted that Ozzy has postponed his podcast and TV projects to focus on this performance because he “desperately wants to perform.” Additionally, Ozzy is appearing in commercials for Liquid Death’s “Death Dust” product, where he tells young people not to snort, freebase, inject, or “boof” the drink mix powder. Bob, drawing on his advertising background at GSDM, criticized the campaign as unclever and potentially dangerous, comparing it to the Tide Pod challenge and suggesting kids might actually try these things.

Bob’s first validated prediction involved concert ticket buying strategy. He has been advising listeners to wait until closer to show dates or even day-of-show to purchase tickets. This advice proved prescient when both Neil Young and Willie Nelson announced tour cancellations due to illness. Neil Young cancelled his entire tour with Crazy Horse through September, including dates at the Hollywood Bowl and several festivals. Willie Nelson cancelled a Virginia Beach show, with his son Lucas performing in his place. Bob suggested that sometimes “illness” is used as an excuse when ticket sales aren’t strong, drawing on his concert industry experience.

Bob’s second validated prediction concerned The Eagles’ residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. As he predicted, the band added four more concerts to their “farewell tour,” bringing the total to 16 concerts over eight weekends from September through December. Bob went further, predicting that once the social media buzz builds after the shows begin, the residency will extend “well into January or early 2025.” He was clearly pleased with himself for being proven right, using this as further evidence of his industry expertise and insider knowledge.

The segment concluded with news about Tenacious D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass) announcing a five-day “Rock the Vote” tour hitting swing states including Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. These will be the band’s only U.S. dates in 2024, with all proceeds going to Rock the Vote. The final story covered Jeremy Allen White (star of “The Bear”) who will play Bruce Springsteen in an upcoming biopic about the making of the “Nebraska” album, based on the book “Deliver Me From Nowhere.” White plans to sing in the film and has purposefully avoided meeting Springsteen yet, wanting to develop his own process first. Bob gave a rock and roll salute to Eric Castro for sending him story ideas.

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

• Ozzy Osbourne / Black Sabbath
• Crazy Horse (Neil Young’s backing band)
• The Eagles
• Dead Company (mentioned as playing The Sphere)
• Tenacious D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass)
• Bruce Springsteen
• Van Halen (music played during segment)
• Weezer (jokingly mentioned as what NPR would play)

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

Yes – Eric Castro received a rock and roll salute (49:32.760-49:57.699) for being a “stringer” and sending Bob story ideas via email at bobsracknewsatgmail.com

3 paragraph summary of this portion (excluding Rock and Roll news):

The show opened with Matt Bearden and Bob Fonseca noting the absence of their producer Chewy, who is battling a severe case of COVID-19—his second bout with the virus, but much worse than the first. Bob gave Chewy a salute as “the man from Thrall that does it all” and noted he’s going “12 rounds with the COVID.” The hosts then launched into an extended discussion about male stereotypes and emotional vulnerability, sparked by an article asking men what stereotypes they wish would change. The conversation became deeply personal, with both hosts acknowledging they’re “broken” men who struggle with emotional expression, discussing their fathers’ influence, and the challenges of being the “emotional rock” for their families while dealing with their own needs for support.

A recurring comedic thread involved Bob’s recent DIY home improvement work that left his hands sore, leading to an awkward discussion about cold plunging and a bizarre Marshall’s shopping trip where he found both a $30 Brookstone portable cold plunge tank (with hilariously bad Photoshop on the packaging) and a Yellow Rose strip club hat. The Yellow Rose hat discovery sparked speculation about whether someone had shoplifted by swapping hats. The hosts also discussed the challenges of maintaining work-life balance, with Matt sharing how his wife reminds him that “your kids are not going to be kids forever,” while Bob reflected on his guilt about not visiting his father more often in a care facility, realizing he’s giving his father the same treatment he received growing up.

Matt shared a story about being pulled over the previous night by a DPS officer for having an expired inspection sticker (over a year old) and no front license plate—which he realized he’d accidentally thrown away attached to his old bumper during a front-end rebuild. The officer was professional and quick, giving Matt a ticket but telling him to get everything fixed within 10 days. The interaction was complicated by Matt’s truck having a slowly-descending electric window, making the officer wait awkwardly. The show also touched on serious news, including the Travis County Attorney dropping charges against 79 UT Austin protesters (disappointing the university) and prosecutors dropping the case against APD officer Christopher Taylor in the Michael Ramos shooting death.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

ANALYSIS OF MATT & BOB SHOW (06-27-2024) – SECOND THIRD

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 01:07:43 – ACO Live presents “Let’s Sing Taylor” mentioned at ACL Live
• 01:12:00 – Siete Grain Free Cookies with Mexican Vanilla (vegan cookies sent by Lil Hickey)
• 01:12:48 – Oreos mentioned (Bob trying to give up)
• 01:12:48 – Kit Kats mentioned
• 01:15:45 – Pickle juice discussed as remedy for diabetes
• 01:16:59 – Gatorade mentioned in comparison to pickle juice
• 01:17:32 – Metformin medication mentioned
• 01:18:47 – Apple cider vinegar mentioned
• 01:19:10 – Beer discussion – specifically Bush Light
• 01:19:28 – Shiner beer mentioned (Sawyer’s dad drank it)
• 01:19:28 – Corona mentioned
• 01:22:39 – Salvation pizza on Rainy Street mentioned
• 01:34:00 – Hot dogs referenced (Dr. Hot Dog nickname)
• 01:52:06 – Donuts mentioned as being in studio

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:02:44 – Discussion of UT incident involving police and someone named Rainless (no prosecution)
• 01:04:54 – UT protest situation – students threatened with consequences for protesting
• 01:05:44 – South by Southwest announcement: will no longer partner with US Army and weapons manufacturing companies after 80 artists withdrew from 2024 festival due to Palestinian/Gaza concerns
• 01:07:25 – Austin Asian American Film Festival discussed
• 01:24:57 – 50th anniversary of end of Vietnam conflict mentioned
• 02:00:32 – NBA draft happened last night in Brooklyn, described as “one of the worst drafts the NBA has ever seen”

Predictions made during this portion:

• 01:49:35 – Sawyer heard from “reliable sources” that the 30 rack (30-pack of beer) is coming back

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:09:04 – Paris by Night was a videotape series Vietnamese parents would buy (like Lawrence Welk show) to maintain connection to homeland
• 01:15:45 – Caller Brian (145 lbs, diabetic) claims pickle juice dropped his A1C from 10.3 to 6.2
• 01:28:20 – Music isn’t about the music – it’s about the memories associated with it (from documentary)
• 01:30:32 – Study mentioned: neuroscientists from Cornell found that music from teenage years skews perception of time (frontal lobe engagement)
• 01:38:10 – Sawyer’s dad accidentally got sent to Vietnam for two weeks due to paperwork error (failed physical but deployment order wasn’t removed)
• 01:48:54 – June 27th is DJ Screw Day in Houston

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• 01:06:21 – Matt: “OK, Boomer, even though we’re not”
• 01:06:50 – Matt: “We should all do better at educating ourselves about the situations. How about that? Is everybody happy there or are you gonna write my manager now?”
• 01:15:01 – Bob about being pre-prediabetic: “When you get close to the border, they set off an alarm or something when you’re close to the edge. When you’re close to the edge down by the river.”
• 01:17:32 – Caller Brian: “When you stand next to her [his sister], you guys look like the number 10”
• 01:18:47 – Matt: “Rather than get off the beer, you’ve made the very smart decision, which was to do the experiment and go find something like pickle juice”
• 01:28:53 – Quote from documentary: “Sometimes the music isn’t about the music. It’s about the memories associated with that music.”
• 01:33:50 – Sawyer about his dog: “I call my girlfriend’s dog…the little bastard. That’s why I’m gonna start calling him John Mellencamp”
• 01:38:10 – Sawyer about his dad in Vietnam: “My dad got sent to Vietnam accidentally for two weeks”
• 01:55:06 – Brendan Walsh quote: “Minimum effort, maximum return”

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

• 01:32:33 onwards – Sawyer Stull (Dr. Hot Dog) joined as guest, comedian who does football coverage during season, works for sports station

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Pre-prediabetic discussion – Bob claims doctors told him he’s “pre-prediabetic” which Matt finds absurd
• Sawyer’s drinking habits and ability to consume large quantities of beer (26 beers for 26th birthday)
• Matt’s love of New Wave music that Bob and others make fun of
• “Minimum effort, maximum return/reward” philosophy
• Sawyer living above a three-car garage with roommate Danny
• References to Sawyer wearing sandals/open-toe shoes constantly

“ABC’s of Me” segment:

Yes, there was an ABC’s of Me segment featuring questions for the hosts and guest Sawyer Stull.

Questions and Answers:

• 01:41:39 – Caller asked Sawyer: “What was the most embarrassing slash dangerous drunken adventure?”
• Answer: Sitting on floor of Barbarella (gross) and breaking girlfriend’s teapot when drunk

• 01:45:09 – Caller asked Sawyer: “All alcohol disappears from the face of the earth. What do you do?”
• Answer: “Disappear with it”

• 01:47:02 – Matt asked Sawyer: Who invited you to the show – Matt or Bob?
• Sawyer gave credit to Matt

• 01:48:54 – Bob asked Sawyer: “Do you ever worry at some point I’m gonna have to grow up?”
• Answer: “Kinda. Yeah.”

• 01:49:05 – Bob asked Sawyer: “Do you think you’ll ever slide into some closed toe footwear of any kind?”
• Answer: “Not during the summer, Bob”

Summary:

The second third of the Matt & Bob show opened with discussion of legal cases making news, including charges not being filed in a UT incident and students facing consequences for protesting at UT. The hosts attempted to navigate these sensitive topics carefully, with Matt emphasizing the need for better police training while trying not to take strong political positions. They also discussed South by Southwest’s decision to stop partnering with the US Army after artist boycotts related to the Palestinian conflict.

Matt shared his experience attending the Austin Asian American Film Festival, specifically praising a documentary called “New Wave” directed by Elizabeth A. He was deeply moved by the film, which explored Vietnamese immigration, family trauma, and the New Wave music scene in Houston’s Vietnamese community. Matt reflected on how the documentary made him realize that music’s power comes not from the music itself, but from the memories associated with it – a realization that changed how he thinks about classic rock and why certain songs resonate with listeners.

The show took a comedic turn when discussing Bob’s health, with Bob claiming doctors told him he’s “pre-prediabetic.” Matt found this terminology absurd and hilarious. A caller named Brian, who weighs 145 pounds and is diabetic, called in to recommend pickle juice as a remedy, claiming it dropped his A1C significantly. This led to extended discussion about beer consumption, diabetes, and various health remedies, with the hosts acknowledging they probably shouldn’t be encouraging excessive drinking.

Guest Sawyer Stull joined the show for an extended segment, bringing his characteristic humor about heavy drinking and minimal effort. The comedian, known as “Dr. Hot Dog” during football season, discussed his philosophy of doing the “bare minimum” to succeed, sharing stories about drinking 26 beers for his 26th birthday and accidentally destroying his girlfriend’s teapot. Despite his party lifestyle, Sawyer demonstrated surprising success in his comedy career, leading to discussions about how simply showing up and meeting basic expectations can lead to success since so many people fail to do even that.

The show featured an “ABC’s of Me” segment where callers asked personal questions of the hosts and Sawyer. Questions ranged from embarrassing drunk stories to hypothetical scenarios about alcohol disappearing from Earth. The segment revealed Sawyer’s wild side while also showing his self-awareness about his lifestyle. The hosts wrapped up by discussing the NBA draft and teasing more content, with Matt sharing his college experience of finally getting good grades simply by attending class – reinforcing the “minimum effort, maximum reward” theme that ran throughout this portion of the show.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Matt & Bob Show Analysis (06-27-2024) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• Bone Daddy’s – Bob mentions getting sick from their seasoned fries which he claims had MSG (02:34:23)
• Hooters – Discussion about the old Hooters location on Riverside and South First that’s now a 16-story building (02:15:11, 02:22:05)
• Luby’s – Bob mentions having lunch there when he got COVID (02:46:20)
• Chimneys – Bar/restaurant near Texas State mentioned for watching games (02:08:31)
• MSG (monosodium glutamate) – Extended debate about MSG causing digestive issues, with Matt defending it based on a documentary he saw (02:32:46-02:39:45)
• Doritos and Cheetos – Mentioned as containing MSG (02:57:04)
• Chinese food – Discussion about “Chinese food syndrome” and MSG myths (02:33:04)
• H-E-B delivery – Chewy mentions the family he’s house-sitting for sent him orange juice delivery (02:47:54)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• NBA Draft – Discussion of the 2024 draft being weak, French players dominating, LeBron James Jr. possibly not getting drafted (02:01:06-02:04:00)
• Presidential Debate – Tonight’s debate between Biden and Trump, with hosts expressing lack of enthusiasm (02:03:56-02:09:50)
• Texas State University debate cancellation – They cancelled hosting what would have been the first presidential debate at a Texas school (02:08:08-02:09:08)
• Truck spilled 8 tons of avocados – Brief mention of California highway incident (02:31:35)

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Window washer statistics: Jacob works from 400 feet high rappelling, highest he’s been is 683 feet/65 floors at the Austonian (02:18:48, 02:19:01)
• LBJ connection: Lyndon Baines Johnson went to Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State) (02:09:08)
• Survey result: 69% of women say seeing their partner clean the house is a turn on; Gen Z and millennials prefer the gift of a clean house over expensive gifts (02:24:43-02:26:40)
• Toilet paper usage: Matt notes he’s used only one-tenth of a roll in two weeks alone vs. two rolls per day with family (02:28:23)
• Building design detail: Bob’s brother-in-law designed the building at Riverside and South First where the window washer was working (02:15:12)

Memorable moments during this portion:

• Window washer call gets disconnected – Caller Jacob says he’s in a “precarious” situation and the line cuts, making it sound like he fell (02:09:41-02:10:14)
• Sniper rifle sighting – Jacob describes finding a fully assembled sniper rifle aimed at the Capitol while cleaning windows (02:18:02)
• Bob’s sleeveless controversy continues – Caller James asks about Bob’s sleeve situation from previous show (02:36:06)
• Howard Theater marquee for Chewy – The Taylor theater put “Get Well Chewy” on their marquee (02:11:00-02:14:30)
• Matt and Bob MSG fight – Heated debate about MSG after Matt watches documentary claiming anti-MSG sentiment is racist (02:32:46-02:39:45)
• Chewy calls in sick – Chewy calls from house-sitting gig with COVID, sounds rough, has lost taste and smell (02:40:59-02:55:35)

Any guests on the show:

• Sawyer Adder – ESPN Austin host, briefly on to discuss NBA Draft (02:01:06-02:04:00)

Any callers this portion:

• Donna/Window Washer (Jacob) – Called from 15th floor (236 feet) washing windows on Riverside and South First, watching volleyball at Aussie’s below, described seeing inappropriate activities and a sniper rifle (02:09:41-02:22:45)
• James – Called asking about Bob’s sleeves controversy from previous show (02:36:00-02:40:05)
• Anonymous caller – Called about working on the MEP (building management integration) system for the same building the window washer was on (02:22:58)
• Chewy El Dorado – Called in sick with COVID from house-sitting gig (02:40:59-02:55:35)

Summary:

The final portion of the show began with Sawyer Adder providing analysis of the 2024 NBA Draft, explaining it was one of the weakest draft classes in years, with French players dominating the top picks for the second year in a row. The Spurs picked up Stephen Castle from Connecticut, the Rockets got Reed Shepherd from Kentucky, and the Mavericks didn’t pick at all. The conversation touched on how the Spurs need to build a better team around generational talent Victor Wembanyama.

The hosts then discussed the upcoming presidential debate that evening, expressing complete apathy about the event. Matt compared it to WWE’s “once in a lifetime” match between John Cena and The Rock that happened twice, noting he didn’t even know the debate was happening until he saw it on Twitter. They joked about the candidates’ ages, catheters, and how the debate would likely be “chopped and screwed” given how much both candidates have slowed down. There was discussion about Texas State University losing the opportunity to host what would have been the first presidential debate at a Texas university, with the debate being moved to a televised venue instead.

A window washer named Jacob called in from 236 feet up (15th floor) on a building at Riverside and South First where the old Hooters used to be. He provided entertaining eye-in-the-sky reporting, describing watching volleyball games at Aussie’s below, detailing the challenges of cleaning the architecturally award-winning building designed by Bob’s brother-in-law, and sharing stories of seeing people in compromising positions and even finding a fully assembled sniper rifle aimed at the Capitol in one unit. The call created memorable radio as the hosts engaged with him about the dangers and peculiarities of his profession.

A major portion of the show involved Matt and Bob arguing about MSG (monosodium glutamate). Matt had attended the Asian-American Austin Film Festival and watched a short documentary about MSG that argued the negative health claims are unfounded and rooted in anti-Asian racism. Bob vehemently disagreed, citing personal experiences with digestive distress from Bone Daddy’s seasoned fries and Chinese food, and referencing Mayo Clinic information about “MSG symptom complex.” The debate became heated with both sides refusing to back down, representing a classic Matt & Bob dynamic.

The show concluded with a call from Chewy, who was calling in sick with COVID from a house-sitting gig. He sounded genuinely rough, described shivering like Ray Charles in his heroin withdrawal scene, and revealed he had lost his sense of taste and smell. The hosts discussed the economics and ethics of house-sitting as a potential “cottage industry,” with Matt’s neighbor already inquiring about Chewy’s services. Chewy admitted to spending his sick time watching 90s sitcoms like Fresh Prince and Full House, worrying about having infected the house before the family returns Saturday, and joking about burning the place down. The conversation provided both genuine concern for their friend and humorous speculation about his unconventional career path, ending with well-wishes and plans for him to call back the next day.