🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show 07-19-2024

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Twisters movie – Bob went to see it at Cinemark
• Tony C’s pizza – Bob grabbed a slice at the gallery before the movie (06:59)
• Dinner plans – Discussion of dinner reservations for tonight at an Italian restaurant downtown (25:05)
• Family style dining debate – Bob prefers sharing multiple pasta dishes vs. individual large plates (27:44-30:33)
• Conajitos (The Drunken Rabbit) – Milwaukee Mexican restaurant, Matt wearing the shirt (16:01, 38:12)
• Jersey Mike’s – Mentioned during Bob’s Ozzy Osborne impression (53:58)
• Satsuma from Rambler – Bob drinking it during the show (39:01)

“Click Click Boom” segment about:

The segment covered Albert Einstein’s Rule #5 for a Better Life: “Don’t let politics fill you with either rage or despair” (14:34-24:50)

Clickbait news mentioned:

• Einstein’s rules for a better life from an article
• Discussion of Einstein fleeing Germany due to the Anti-Relativity Society and anti-Semitism (21:47-23:15)
• Topics about blind obedience to authority and groupthink

Funny moments or memorable quotes:

• Bob’s movie outing surprise: “Spending $35,000 never felt so good. I’m kidding. It’s a disaster.” about his real estate situation (05:41)
• DEI tornado joke: “Why did they replace a white twister with a black twister? Don’t like it, DEI. I’m out.” (14:28)
• Ron White tornado joke: “It’s not that the wind is blowing, it’s what the wind is blowing” (12:08)
• Penny terminal velocity discussion: Discussion about whether a penny from Empire State Building would kill someone (12:47)
• Dinner date panic: Extended argument about Chewy needing a date for dinner and not wanting to call anyone (25:05-36:00)
• Hen weight joke: Classic dad joke – “What’s a Grecian urn? About $1.25 an hour” (45:27)
• Jesus fashion report: Discussion of Dakota Lee’s claims about what Jesus wears in heaven, including a low ponytail and once a cowboy hat (01:02:42)

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers during this portion of the show.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment:

Bob’s Rock and Roll News covered multiple stories from the music world on Friday, July 19th. He opened by noting he had a live audience which inspired him to do a better job, joking that he should take the segment to arenas with an opening act since he has “days and days of rock and roll news.”

The lead story focused on Kid Rock’s performance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where he got the crowd chanting “fight, fight, fight” and performed his 2000 hit “Bawitdaba” – a song Bob noted was 24 years old. Kid Rock incorporated political references into his performance, naming battleground states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Arizona, and called Trump “one of his besties.” Hulk Hogan also appeared at the event, ripping his shirt off in classic fashion.

The segment continued with the ongoing Kyle Gass controversy from Tenacious D. After Gass made an inappropriate comment about current events during a show in Australia, Jack Black distanced himself and announced Tenacious D was done for now. The new development was that Kyle Gass had removed his apology from Instagram, leaving people wondering about the future of the duo and whether the hosts would stick together if one of them said something controversial.

Bob also covered ZZ Top’s new bass player who regrets getting a 17-string bass, explaining the headstock is bigger than most bass bodies and creates issues during three-hour shows. The Cure released an entire set of acoustic hits to streaming platforms. Jerry Cantrell is releasing new music next week. A Prince documentary that had been in pre-production for four years is officially dead due to “dramatic factual inaccuracies” between studios, friends, family and the estate. Creed has launched their first tour in 12 years.

The Foo Fighters’ US summer tour kickoff got cut short when they had to evacuate New York City Field due to lightning storms. Bob explained that venues have strict policies about lightning within certain distances, forcing evacuation even though staying in the building might be safer than running to cars. Dave Grohl, realizing the storm was coming, kicked into “Learn to Fly” as the final song and said they’d play as much as possible until told it wasn’t safe. They performed for an hour and 20 minutes, which Bob noted should actually fulfill most contracts and “is what a show should be.”

Jack Russell, ex-Great White lead singer, announced his retirement from touring after being diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and Multiple System Atrophy. In a bizarre turn, Ozzy Osbourne has been taking shots at Britney Spears on his podcast, saying he’s “fed up with seeing poor old Britney Spears on YouTube” and calling her dance moves “dumb” and “sad, very sad.” Britney Spears responded on social media telling Ozzy to “f off,” creating an unnecessary feud between rock stars that Bob wished wouldn’t happen.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

Glenn Powell – Bob gave a salute to “America’s last movie star” Glenn Powell, Austin native, for his work in Twisters, congratulating him on his success and welcoming him back to Austin, saying he’s welcome on the show anytime (55:57)

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

• Kid Rock
• Tenacious D / Jack Black / Kyle Gass
• ZZ Top
• The Cure
• Jerry Cantrell
• Stone Temple Pilots (incorrectly guessed by Bob)
• Prince
• Creed
• Foo Fighters
• Great White
• Ozzy Osbourne

3 paragraph summary (excluding Rock and Roll news):

The show opened with Friday energy as the hosts did their elaborate introductions for each other. Bob was in an unusually good mood after surprising his wife with tickets to see Twisters at Cinemark the night before, grabbing pizza at Tony C’s first. He praised Glenn Powell’s performance and the fun popcorn movie experience, recommending it for families despite no “nipple diddling or Twitter touching.” The hosts discussed Bob’s connection to Bill Paxton through meeting his father on a flight in the 80s, and the storm chasing culture depicted in the film.

The Click Click Boom segment focused on Albert Einstein’s Rule #5: “Don’t let politics fill you with either rage or despair.” Matt explored Einstein’s advice about not batting your wings at every political issue, instead waiting for strategic moments to take action. The discussion touched on Einstein’s experience fleeing Germany due to the Anti-Relativity Society and anti-Semitism, and his warnings about blind obedience to authority and groupthink. The hosts debated how to balance genuine political concerns with maintaining mental health, with references to recent controversies and cancel culture.

A major subplot involved dinner plans for that evening at an Italian restaurant downtown, with extended comedy about Chewy not having a date and the hosts pressuring him to invite someone. This led to a lengthy debate about family-style dining versus individual plates, with Bob wanting to share multiple dishes to taste variety, while Chewy worried about not getting sufficient food. The conversation devolved into hand signals and inside jokes about potential dinner guests. The show also covered breaking news about a global technology outage caused by Austin-based CrowdStrike affecting airlines, banks, and media outlets worldwide.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Matt & Bob Show Analysis (Second Third) – 07-19-2024

Food items/restaurants talked about (with timestamps)

• 01:18:04 – Sprouts Farmers Market mentioned by Bob Fonseca
• 02:11:23 – El Perrito restaurant (South Austin) – mentioned for Little Hickey’s birthday party on the 27th at 7 PM
• 02:11:23 – Tony C’s restaurant in Bee Cave discussed
• 02:11:23 – “Primavera” mentioned as Tony’s piece of the month
• 02:11:23 – Waterburger mentioned near Home Depot at Mueller
• 01:57:04-01:57:24 – David mentions having spare ribs, sausage from “Big John” in Rockdale, red wieners, duck sausage, and mean potato salad at his birthday party

News stories talked about during this portion (with timestamps)

• 01:11:21-01:17:59 – Barton Springs aerosol sunscreen ban petition: Austin native Melissa Barber set up a petition to ban aerosol sunscreens at Barton Springs due to concerns about petroleum-based chemical propellants and endocrine disruptors. The petition is 107 signatures shy of its goal on change.org
• 01:41:17-01:49:35 – Austin rent prices dropping: Austin seeing year-over-year rent drop of 10%, the largest drop in any major metropolitan area due to surge in new housing units coming online

Predictions made during this portion

• 01:49:50 – Matt predicts this would be the worst time to buy a house right now and advises saving money instead until the market shifts

Interesting facts shared during this portion

• 01:22:05 – OSB stands for “Oriented Strand Board”
• 01:23:02 – Home Depot Pro Desk minimum purchase used to be $1,000, now offers 10% discount (previously 20%)
• 01:27:02 – Fast-setting concrete bags are 50 pounds and cost $6.91 at Home Depot
• 01:50:11 – Austin has seen a 10% year-over-year rent drop, the largest in any major metropolitan area

Phone callers this portion

• 01:53:03 – David calls in with jokes and to invite hosts to his birthday party (address: 1800 Davis in Taylor, TX on the 12th)
• 01:59:29 – Roberto (local mover) calls offering Chewy a room rental for $400/month in a single-wide trailer in Elgin/Manor area on 2 acres with shooting range, swimming pool, chickens, goats
• 02:11:23 – Franky calls asking about Tony C’s “Primavera” piece of the month and mentions moving daughter out of San Marcos

Funny or memorable quotes this portion

• 01:12:32 – “I’d rather smoke a cigarette and catch a nicotine buzz than to sit here inhaling carcinogenic aerosol products with absolutely no payoff.” (Quote attributed to a six-month-old baby by Matt)
• 01:14:07 – Bob: “Why do we even need aerosol? Wouldn’t just a regular pump bottle do the same job?” / Chewy: “What do we need babies in Austin for?”
• 01:16:27 – Matt on Bob’s skin spot: “It’s nice that you finally have something dark on you.”
• 01:28:02 – Bob on concrete pricing: “They can’t even ship it for that. Have you looked at shipping costs?”
• 01:47:11 – Matt on babies: “I think more babies need, like, hot IG accounts.”
• 01:57:04 – David: “How do you know when you’re in Taylor? When the goats get close to the fence.”
• 02:04:32 – Roberto on his wife in Alabama: “She doesn’t have to pay rent at her boyfriend’s house.”

Recurring jokes or gags

• Multiple Home Depot vs. Lowe’s debates throughout the masculinity contest
• Ongoing jokes about Chewy needing to find housing
• David’s stream-of-consciousness jokes and storytelling
• References to Greg Abbott’s water break ban
• Jokes about masculinity and what makes someone “manly”

This or That segment (with timestamps)

01:18:18 – 01:40:12 – Price Is Right Quiz: Home Depot Edition Masculinity Contest

Contestants: Matt Bearden vs. Bob Fonseca

Host: Chewy

Questions and Answers:

• Hardwood Sheathing Panel (4×8 OSB, 7/16″ thick)
• Bob: $32.99
• Matt: $22.50
• Actual: $17.95
• Winner: Matt (Final Score: 1-0)

• Rigid Wet/Dry Vacuum (12 gallon with attachments and filter)
• Bob: $129
• Matt: $40
• Actual: $79
• Winner: Matt (Final Score: 2-0)

• Royal Sovereign Weathered Gray Algae Resistant 3-Tab Roofing Shingles (26 pieces/1 bundle)
• Bob: $60
• Matt: $55
• Actual: $35.97
• Winner: Matt (Final Score: 3-0)

• 50-pound bag of fast-setting concrete mix (worth 3 points)
• Bob: $23
• Matt: $5.85
• Actual: $6.91
• Winner: Matt (Final Score: 6-0)

• DeWalt Atomic 20V Lithium Ion Cordless 1/2″ Drill with battery, charger, and bag (worth 6 points)
• Bob: $179
• Matt: $159
• Actual: $189
• Winner: Bob (Final Score: 6-6)

• 1/2″ 4×12 Drywall (ToughRock brand, lightweight) (worth 1 point)
• Bob: $34.99
• Matt: $20
• Actual: $18.98
• Winner: Matt (Final Score: 7-6)

• Cedar Board 3/4″ 4×8 foot (worth 20 points)
• Bob: $24
• Matt: $23
• Actual: $9.97
• Winner: Matt (Final Score: 27-6)

• Alex Painter’s 10oz White All-Purpose Acrylic Latex Caulk (worth 22 points – final question)
• Bob: $6.99
• Matt: $6.00
• Actual: $2.98
• Winner: Matt

Final Winner: Matt Bearden (deemed more masculine)

5-Paragraph Summary

The second third of the show began with Matt discussing a local news story about an Austin native, Melissa Barber, who started a petition to ban aerosol sunscreens at Barton Springs Pool. Barber became concerned after experiencing a cloud of aerosol sunscreen while at the pool with her six-month-old baby, prompting her to research the chemicals involved. The hosts debated the merits of the ban, with Bob revealing he recently had a full-body skin screening by a dermatologist, which led to discussions about sun protection and skin health. The conversation touched on the practicality of aerosol versus pump spray sunscreens and whether making sunscreen application more difficult would ultimately lead to more skin cancer cases.

The show then transitioned into a masculinity contest called “Price Is Right Quiz: Home Depot Edition,” hosted by Chewy. Matt and Bob competed to guess the prices of various home improvement items from Home Depot’s Mueller location. The segment was filled with banter about their renovation projects and knowledge of building materials. Matt demonstrated superior pricing knowledge, particularly with his understanding of OSB (Oriented Strand Board), concrete pricing, and the Pro Desk discount system at Home Depot. Bob struggled with several prices, notably guessing $129 for a shop vacuum that actually cost $79, and being shocked that a 50-pound bag of concrete only cost $6.91. The final score was heavily in Matt’s favor at 27-6, establishing him as the more “manly” contestant.

Following the game, the show shifted to discussing Austin’s housing market, specifically the significant drop in rental prices. Matt reported that Austin is experiencing a 10% year-over-year rent decrease, the largest drop among major metropolitan areas, due to a flood of new apartment buildings coming online simultaneously. This led to advice for renters, with Matt strongly encouraging listeners to negotiate their lease renewals, arguing this is the best time in 15 years to do so. Chewy mentioned his own lease renewal offer showed minimal reduction, prompting discussion about how to effectively negotiate with property management companies and overcome the intimidation many renters feel when trying to advocate for lower prices.

The show featured several entertaining phone calls, most notably from David, a regular caller known for his rambling stories and old-fashioned jokes. David called to remind everyone about his birthday party on the 12th in Taylor, Texas, where he promised spare ribs, sausage from “Big John” in Rockdale, and his girlfriend’s “mean potato salad.” His stream-of-consciousness delivery included multiple jokes about parking, movies, and his grandmother being a “hooker” (someone who crochets), creating an endearing if somewhat confusing conversation that the hosts struggled to follow but clearly enjoyed.

The final segment featured Roberto, described as “your local mover,” who called with an unexpected rental offer for Chewy. Roberto offered a room in his single-wide trailer on two acres in the Elgin/Manor area for $400 per month with no security deposit or lease signing required. The property included amenities like a shooting range, above-ground swimming pool, chickens, goats, and access to Roberto’s vehicles, including “Cheech and Chong vans.” The offer became increasingly entertaining as Roberto revealed his wife had moved to Alabama, joked about her boyfriend, and described the surveillance camera setup on the property. The hosts playfully encouraged Chewy to consider the offer, especially given the comparison to Austin’s high rental prices, leading to discussion about the appeal of rural living versus city convenience.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show – July 19, 2024 (Final Third)

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion

02:15:00 – Dang Hot 89 – Nashville-style fried chicken truck, moved from Water Tank to Celis Brewing on Metric Boulevard, offers mild/medium/hot/dang hot options

02:16:53 – Contoto – Restaurant near Celis Brewing, described as “fantastic food”

02:17:48 – Spread and Co – Austin cheese cafe reopening in Cherrywood at 2406 Main Road, Suite B (formerly Lola’s Donuts), fall 2024 opening

02:18:01 – Vickenals – Cajun-influenced bar in Cherrywood area

02:18:21 – Daidui – Described as “top restaurant in the city,” snout-to-tail, locally sourced, sometimes can see whole wild hog being butchered, recommended for brunch

02:19:41 – Toasty/Toastiek – Toast-focused restaurant still open after one month

02:26:45 – Del Taco – Named #1 fast food restaurant by USA Today readers choice awards, locations in multiple states but not Texas

02:26:47 – Jack in the Box – Took second place in USA Today rankings

02:27:28 – Quedoba – Named best fast casual restaurant, used to have Austin location at Arboretum but closed

02:29:15 – Bojangles – Southern chicken chain coming to Austin area

02:30:30 – Nobu – Chuy planning to visit Las Vegas location, wants jalapeno yellowtail and wagyu taco

02:31:03 – Peter Luger’s – Famous steakhouse opening Vegas location, Chuy wants steak sandwich and burger

02:35:13 – Florence sandwich place – Italian sandwich shop from Florence, Italy, now in Las Vegas, features pistachio cream

02:39:20 – Vacancy Brewing – Released Pool Aid Electrolyte Lager and Kool-Aid tropical punch flavor beer, drops at 2pm on St. Elmo

02:49:25 – Roberto’s Taco Shop – Vegas taco chain recommended by caller Michael, has ~100 locations, known for carne asada burritos with condiment bar

02:50:38 – Quality Seafood – Where Chuy is having lunch with CJ

03:00:35 – Red Lobster – Story about orange lobster found at Colorado location

News stories talked about during this portion

02:23:30 – Worldwide Microsoft/CrowdStrike Outage: Major IT outage affecting businesses globally, 911 systems down in hundreds of cities, over 1,000 US flights canceled, computers showing blue screen of death, believed to be related to CrowdStrike security software update (not a hack), underlying problem identified but fix still rolling out

02:26:08 – USA Today Fast Food Rankings: Chick-fil-A dropped from #1 spot, Del Taco now ranked #1, Jack in the Box #2, Quedoba best fast casual

02:52:13 – Red Lobster Orange Lobster: Rare orange lobster discovered by dishwasher Jose Romero (12-year employee) at Pueblo, Colorado Red Lobster, named “Crush” after Denver Broncos, donated to local aquarium, undergoing 30-day quarantine, caught off coast of Canada

02:54:26 – Kentucky Motel Scalding Death: Family awarded $2 million after 76-year-old man died from burns suffered in 150-degree shower water, spent months in hospital before dying

02:57:15 – Ontario Beach Bathroom Controversy: Reports of people setting up small tents and defecating on beach, some claim it’s newcomers from cultures where this is acceptable, others say it’s misunderstanding and people are just changing clothes modestly

02:59:48 – Australian Art Museum Fake Picassos: Museum owner displayed fake Picassos for 3 years in women-only gallery, she painted them herself, one hung upside down, legal ruling said men couldn’t be barred from viewing, Picasso administration of France verified they were fake

03:02:02 – Costco Apocalypse Food Buckets: Costco now selling emergency food buckets with 150 servings, 25-year shelf life, $80, includes chicken alfredo, teriyaki rice, mac and cheese, puddings, Tang

Any memorable moments during this portion

02:13:31 – Discussion about Scottish/English rivalry and England winning World Cup in 1968 (Matt corrects to 1966)

02:21:36 – Extended debate about Peter Luger’s steakhouse quality, with Matt and Bob skeptical of Chuy’s hype

02:22:18 – Toastiek discussion – Bob jokes it’s a restaurant for “ladies who like toast”

02:35:00 – Video reaction to Florence sandwich place showing influencer with septum ring eating sandwich

02:38:02 – Chuy announces Vegas dinner reservations: Nobu, Peter Luger’s, Florence sandwich place

02:46:47 – Michelle calls requesting Mackenzie Knapp song, Chuy asks about boyfriend, immediately hangs up when confirmed

02:49:25 – Michigan caller Michael recommends Roberto’s, Bob questions if someone from Michigan can judge Mexican food, caller mentions “buffet” of sliced carrots (salsa bar)

03:04:55 – Celebration of achieving #1 ratings for full quarter, noting lack of management acknowledgment

03:11:42 – Chuy’s dilemma about client dinner invitation where he’s supposed to bring his wife (he’s single)

Predictions made during this portion

02:22:40 – Matt predicts Toastiek will survive because it’s “on the side of town where it’s just ladies who like toast”

02:24:38 – Discussion suggests Peter Luger’s Vegas location will disappoint like Wolfgang Puck did

What was the “Kick Out the Jams” segment about

02:46:30 – Michelle (29-year-old female caller) requested Mackenzie Knapp’s song “What Love Is Not” after attending concert at Tel Aviv Live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Matt used this as example of why radio should play listener requests of new music rather than just following consultant advice to play classic rock standards.

5-Paragraph Summary

The final third of the July 19, 2024 Matt & Bob show opened with discussions about Austin’s food scene, with Matt highlighting several restaurant updates including Dang Hot 89’s move to Celis Brewing, Spread and Co’s Cherrywood reopening, and the continued survival of the controversial toast-focused restaurant Toastiek. The conversation revealed the hosts’ deep engagement with local dining culture, though they approached it with characteristic skepticism and humor, particularly Bob’s incredulity at restaurants dedicated solely to toast.

The show took a turn when Chuy began enthusiastically planning their upcoming Vegas trip dining itinerary, including reservations at Nobu, Peter Luger’s steakhouse, and an Italian sandwich shop from Florence. This sparked extensive debate between the hosts, with Matt and Bob expressing deep skepticism about celebrity restaurants and hyped food destinations, while Chuy defended his choices with saved phone pictures of dishes. The conversation highlighted their different approaches to food – Chuy’s willingness to chase viral food trends versus Matt and Bob’s preference for undiscovered mom-and-pop establishments.

Throughout the broadcast, the show covered several major news stories, most significantly a worldwide Microsoft/CrowdStrike outage affecting 911 systems, flights, and businesses globally. They also discussed various “Nods to the Odd” stories including a Red Lobster employee discovering a rare orange lobster, a Kentucky motel being ordered to pay $2 million after a guest died from scalding shower water, and an Australian museum owner who displayed fake Picassos she painted herself for three years in a women-only gallery.

A significant moment came when the hosts celebrated achieving #1 ratings for a full quarter, though they noted the conspicuous absence of management acknowledgment or celebration. This led to sardonic jokes about minimal bonuses and lack of recognition, with Bob suggesting they’d receive “a new pair of hey dudes” as their reward. The contrast between their professional achievement and the underwhelming response became a running theme of subtle workplace commentary.

The show concluded with Chuy facing a personal dilemma when a new client invited him to dinner and specifically requested he bring his wife – despite being single. This sparked comedic brainstorming about hiring a fake family or simply showing up alone with excuses. The hosts also fielded calls including one from 29-year-old Michelle requesting new music (which Matt used to criticize radio consultants) and Michigan native Michael recommending Roberto’s Taco Shop in Vegas, leading to jokes about Midwesterners judging Mexican food quality. The final segment reinforced the show’s blend of local focus, self-deprecating humor, and genuine chemistry between the hosts.