🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Radio Show Analysis: Matt & Bob 09-19-2024

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Bomb guards – outdoor store mentioned in commercial (00:00.520)
• Stellar – 12 pack of beer mentioned (29:14.772)
• Buffalo cauliflower – discussed as being from IMAX theater, noted as not being as spicy since COVID purchase (32:06.016-32:52.600)
• Movie theater food – discussion about expensive popcorn and concessions (30:03.051-31:46.013)
• Frytex Flores – mentioned they’ll be giving away a $100 gift certificate tomorrow (47:32.036)

News stories talked about during this portion

• Bad driving in Austin – Bob complains extensively about dangerous driving on 360, including racing at 120 mph, horn honking, and a rear-end collision (00:40.025-12:18.262)
• Hezbollah pagers – referenced in joke about ordering from same pager company (12:18.262)
• Springfield, Ohio story – Discussion about false reports of Haitian immigrants eating cats and dogs, JD Vance admitting to lying (23:09.572-24:38.470)

“Click Click Boom” segment

The segment discussed “unspoken commuter rules for Austin, Texas” (12:43.713-22:22.699). Clickbait news mentioned:

• We don’t honk – Austin rule about minimal horn use (13:00.907)
• Thank you wave – requirement to wave when someone lets you merge (19:57.988)
• No slow drivers in far left lane – standard highway etiquette (20:47.754)
• Swimming trend – viral TikTok trend of weaving through traffic at high speeds (28:06.471-28:51.205)

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion

• Chewy calling Bob “looking a little heavy” – Bob immediately hit the dump button (02:24.885-03:31.656)
• Drive Cool initiative – Bob announces he’s scrapping his “Drive Cool” campaign because no celebrities will endorse it, jokes about dumping 10,000 stickers and condoms (11:47.473-12:27.088)
• Multiple horn types suggestion – Discussion about cars needing different horns for different situations: reminder horn, bike horn, clown horn (13:19.318-14:35.070)
• Bob’s wife not wearing wedding ring – Discussion leads to Bob revealing his wife didn’t take his name for 10 years because she didn’t trust him (20:00.285-20:51.537)
• Matt’s leg washing controversy – Bob brings up old rumor that Matt doesn’t wash his legs in the shower (47:02.712-47:17.755)
• “Too scared to drive fast” bumper sticker – Suggested as show bumper sticker for their listeners (09:01.516-09:02.097)

Phone callers this portion

• Manny – Called in about bad drivers; hosts decided not to take the call because it was too early and they were already aggressive (19:05.674-19:47.828). He briefly got through saying “All you need is a big bumper because all these pendicls are on the phone all the time” (19:39.979)

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment

Bob’s Rock and Roll News covered several stories in his role as “Rock’s last great reporter.” He began by noting the difficulty of finding positive rock news in an era of “dying and in cancellations and allegations.”

The first major story was Metallica announcing their 2025 North American tour dates, extending their M72 world tour. The tour will feature support from Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies, Limp Bizkit, and Ice Nine Kills on various stops. The tour kicks off in April in Las Vegas and wraps up in Denver, Colorado in late June or early July. Some dates will feature the “no repeat” configuration where they play two nights in a city with completely different setlists, while others will be festival appearances and one-night shows. Tickets go on sale September 27th. The M72 tour sold 1.1 million tickets in 2023 alone for $125 million in revenue, making it the number nine tour. The closest stop to Austin will be Houston’s NRG Stadium on June 14th.

The second story covered Zakk Wylde, the sometimes touring member of Pantera, announcing a tour with his Black Sabbath cover band Zakk Sabbath. The lineup features Rob Blascoe Nicholson and drummer Joey Castillo. Also on the bill are Zoso (the Led Zeppelin tribute band) and Iron Maidens (an all-female Iron Maiden tribute band). The “King of the Monsters” tour runs from December 1st starting in Phoenix through mid-January. Zakk Sabbath also released “Greatest Riffs,” a digital collection from two of the band’s albums now available for streaming.

Bob then reluctantly discussed the Dave Grohl situation, expressing sadness about the “rumor mill” surrounding the Foo Fighters frontman. He mentioned rumors about Grohl having affairs with someone described as a “porn publisher” and speculation about an impending divorce after his wife was seen without her wedding ring at tennis lessons. Bob emphasized these were rumors (which he spells “with a U” – the British way) and expressed reluctance to spread unconfirmed stories about families and children. He criticized the rumor mongers for targeting Grohl during a difficult time.

Bob attempted Rock and Roll News Jr. for kids but struggled to find appropriate content. He briefly covered Lady Gaga explaining why she ignored early rumors about being a man, noting she has a good attitude about being “printed about since I was 20 years old.” He also mentioned Britney Spears wishing her sons happy birthday and Zach Bryan tweeting that he prefers Kanye over Taylor Swift before deactivating his account. Bob apologized to the kids for the weak segment and encouraged them to “start a band because you’re the future of rock and roll.”

Rock and roll shoutout/salute

None given during this portion.

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

• Metallica
• Pantera
• Suicidal Tendencies
• Limp Bizkit
• Ice Nine Kills
• Zakk Sabbath (Black Sabbath cover band)
• Zoso (Led Zeppelin tribute band)
• Iron Maidens (Iron Maiden tribute band)
• Foo Fighters (Dave Grohl’s band, mentioned in context)
• The Who (Baba O’Reilly reference)
• Nine Inch Nails (comparison to Ice Nine Kills)
• Black Sabbath
• Led Zeppelin
• Iron Maiden
• Thin Lizzy (cover band Think Lizzie mentioned)
• AC/DC (cover band Hell’s Bells mentioned)

3 paragraph summary of this portion (excluding Bob’s Rock and Roll news)

The show opened with extensive discussion about dangerous driving conditions in Austin, particularly on Highway 360 in the early morning. Bob expressed frustration about drivers racing at 120 mph, excessive horn honking (which he says wasn’t part of Austin’s culture before), and witnessing a rear-end collision. This led to a broader conversation about cultural clashes in the city, with Matt suggesting different driving styles from people who moved from places like Los Angeles. The hosts debated whether increased police presence would help, with Bob ultimately concluding people just need “common decency.” The conversation touched on Bob’s abandoned “Drive Cool” initiative and jokes about needing multiple types of car horns for different situations. They discussed unwritten Austin driving rules including not honking, giving a thank you wave when someone lets you merge, and keeping slow drivers out of the left lane.

The show took a more personal turn when Matt opened up about dealing with bipolar disorder and experiencing a depressive episode. He explained his “20% rascal” concept – the part of his brain that suggests destructive behaviors during low periods. Matt shared that he’s learned to recognize these episodes as temporary, like catching the flu, and now tells his wife when he’s “going to be weird for a little bit.” He discussed how exercise helps and revealed he’s been searching for new places to explore in Austin to distract himself, but feels like he’s “run out of space” in the city after being here so long. The hosts suggested various options like museums, galleries, and even the mall, though they acknowledged malls can be depressing with their aggressive kiosk vendors.

Throughout the portion, the hosts engaged in characteristic banter about various topics including Bob’s sensitivity to being called “heavy” (resulting in a dump button hit), discussions about following rules, and Matt’s confession that his wife didn’t take his name for ten years because she didn’t trust him due to his track record. They also discussed movie theater economics, with Chewy defending bringing outside food while Bob insisted on following the rules, and debated whether Lady Gaga being rumored to be a man early in her career. The conversation about theater concessions led to praise for theaters that pivoted by adding better food, alcohol, and premium seating to survive. A promotional mention was made for an upcoming $100 Frytex Flores gift certificate giveaway.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (09-19-2024) – Second Third

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• Burger King at I-35 and 71 (01:16:32) – had a fire, closed temporarily
• Chicken fried steak at a place called “Country Kitchen” or similar (not spelled with Ks) in Johnson City (01:09:43)
• Bucky’s – mentioned for stopping for nuggets (01:26:09)
• Little Caesar’s parking lot – referenced in caller’s story (01:30:06)
• Prime rib – mentioned as something Matt, Bob, Jess and Chris had together previously (01:51:08)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Burger King fire near I-35 and 71 (01:16:11) – fire went into the attic, will be shut for brief period
• Dead bat with rabies found in Cedar Park (01:21:52) – at entrance to Baylor Scott and White Clinic on East Whitestone Boulevard, tested positive for rabies
• Best bars in Austin guide went live (01:13:27) – Matthew Odom from Austin American Statesman created interactive map at statesman.com/bars

Predictions made during this portion:

• Matt joked about getting “three in a row” wins for what appears to be football games, then said “don’t jinx it” (01:10:22)
• Discussion about Chewy potentially making and selling mums for profit – Bob predicted $5,000 could be made every fall (01:28:26)

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Homecoming mums history: Started in the 1980s at a store called “the sale place” in Texas (01:17:47)
• Mum costs: Can range from $200-$700+, with some reaching $1,000 (01:16:00 – 01:16:12)
• Mum exclusivity: Some corsage makers charge more to give exclusivity to a design so no one else has the same one (01:18:33)
• Rabies in bats: When rabies is found in Central Texas, it’s often in bats (01:02:45)
• Animal behavior warning signs: Animals active during the day that aren’t usually, or in unusual places, can indicate illness (01:03:09)
• Austin Museum Day: September 22nd offers free admission to 35 participating museums (01:08:41)
• Steak flipping: Jess Pryles confirmed it’s okay (and encouraged) to flip a steak more than once (01:33:07)

Phone callers this portion:

• Nydia (01:22:37) – Called about homecoming mums. Her daughter is a senior at Leander High School. She makes mums herself, drove to Dallas/Mesquite to buy supplies, spends about $300 total on materials. Takes about 10 hours to make. Her daughter is the captain of the cheer team. Plans to donate mums to girls who can’t afford them next year.
• Unnamed male caller (01:29:29) – Discussed how mums have changed over the years. Bought one for his girlfriend in 1986 for $100. Said back then only guys gave them to girlfriends, but now parents buy them for their kids. Married that girlfriend. Bob joked about taking her back to Little Caesar’s parking lot.

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “I just need two T’s. And that’s the two T’s in the water.” (01:00:27)
• “Did nobody let him in? Nobody wanted to help this bat out?” – About bat dying at clinic entrance (01:02:16)
• “If the animal is unable to fly, well, I’m talking about bats. A coyote or raccoon also shouldn’t be able to fly.” (01:03:30)
• “I’m the Olympic refugee team at this point.” – Jess Pryles about her mixed accent (01:37:12)
• “She’s eating the dingos, she’s eating the kangaroos.” – Chewy’s joke about Jess (01:32:00)
• “You turned that mom into a mom.” – About caller who married his high school girlfriend (01:30:10)
• “This is like Louis Vuitton on the red carpet kind of thing.” – Chewy about mum competition (01:18:40)
• “You could wear this naked and people couldn’t see anything.” – About the size of a mum (01:14:53)
• “That’s a thick ass ball. Thick headline.” (01:00:36)

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

• Jess Pryles (starting around 01:31:27) – Hardcore Carnivore brand owner, has new TV show “Hardcore Carnivore” premiering Monday on Outdoor Channel at 8:30 PM Central. Australian-born, now American citizen. Has meat science degree from Iowa State. Show already greenlit for season 2 before season 1 aired. 10 episodes covering hunting, ranching, cooking.
• Chris (Jess’s husband) – Accompanied Jess to studio, asked Bob about playing guitar (01:49:50), appears in one episode of Jess’s show

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Bob’s guitar/bass collection – Owns 6+ bass guitars but can’t really play them, calls them “closet queens” (01:51:48)
• Matt’s mental health management – References to his “3 S’s plus one” (sleep, steps, sobriety, schedule) (01:00:06)
• Chris as “kept man” – Running joke about Chris being supported by Jess’s success (01:35:01)
• Bob’s reality TV experience – Mentioned being on “four probably reality television shows” (01:41:10)

Summary:

The second third of the show began with Matt discussing mental health management through his “3 S’s plus one” approach – sleep, steps, sobriety, and schedule. The hosts then moved into Austin area headlines, including a fire at a Burger King near I-35 and 71, and a dead bat testing positive for rabies at a Cedar Park medical clinic. They also announced the launch of the Austin American Statesman’s “Best Bars in Austin” guide and promoted upcoming weekend events including Jeff Lofton’s Miles Davis tribute at the Paramount and Andre 3000’s flute performance at ACL Live.

A significant portion of the segment was devoted to an extensive discussion about Texas homecoming mums, triggered by Matt’s friends in Houston sharing photos of increasingly elaborate corsages. The hosts were shocked to learn that modern mums can cost $700 or more, are five feet tall, and have become status symbols in high school culture. Parents sometimes offer their daughters Louis Vuitton purses as alternatives, but the social pressure to have an impressive mum remains strong. Two callers contributed to the discussion, with Nydia from Leander explaining her process of making mums for her daughter and revealing she spends about $300 and 10 hours per mum.

The show’s main guest was Jess Pryles, the Australian-born meat scientist and entrepreneur behind the Hardcore Carnivore brand. Pryles announced the premiere of her new television show “Hardcore Carnivore” on the Outdoor Channel, which has already been renewed for a second season before the first has aired. The show combines hunting, ranching visits, and cooking in 30-minute episodes that showcase Pryles’ personality and expertise. She emphasized that the show allowed her creative control, avoiding the typical competitive cooking show format she had previously rejected.

The conversation with Jess covered various topics including her journey to television, her approach to hunting and meat education, and her love of trash reality TV shows like “90 Day Fiancé” and “Love Island Australia.” Her husband Chris, a longtime listener of Matt and Bob’s show, joined the conversation briefly to humorously question why Bob owns multiple bass guitars but doesn’t know how to play them. Bob explained he took lessons and memorized about 30 songs but could never play by ear, eventually losing the muscle memory.

Throughout this segment, the hosts maintained their characteristic mix of local Austin content, cultural commentary, genuine enthusiasm for their guest’s success, and self-deprecating humor. The mum discussion revealed fascinating insights into Texas high school culture and parental pressure, while the interview with Jess Pryles demonstrated the show’s ability to support and celebrate local entrepreneurs who have achieved national success. The banter remained light and genuine, with the hosts comfortable enough to embarrass each other while still conducting a substantive interview about Jess’s television debut.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Radio Show Transcript: Matt & Bob 09-19-2024 – Bad Drivers, Mums and Jess Pryles (Final Third)

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:56:12 – Discussion about tradies (tradespeople) and their value
• 01:57:08 – 90 Day Fiancé discussion including Tiger Lily from Frisco
• 02:12:18 – Hot dogs mentioned for tomorrow
• 02:12:52 – Hardcore Carnivore butter and garlic sausage discussed
• 02:25:38 – Bastrop sushi restaurant mentioned (near Hilton/Lost Pines area) – described as potential Michelin star worthy, Omakase style with around 20+ courses
• 02:31:35 – Conan’s Pizza mentioned as comfort food
• 02:43:42 – Hardcore Carnivore fried turkey seasoning discussed (seasonal, October-end of year)
• 02:44:24 – Fried turkey seasoning ingredients: jalapeño, sage, and garlic
• 02:45:00 – Uses for seasoning: chicken fried steak, stuffing, baked potatoes, mixed with butter for rolls

Any news stories talked about during this portion:

• 02:04:00 – Another body found near Lady Bird Lake in Austin (near Pleasant Valley dam area, not in water, no signs of foul play, discussion of serial killer conspiracy theories)
• 02:22:45 – Bridge on Slaughter Road in Austin has limestone blocks as temporary fix (mechanically stabilized earth walls/MSE), blocks have been there 3 years, $15 million needed to fix properly
• 02:35:46 – California man (Ken Wilson) discovered Pacific Gas and Electric had been reading wrong meter for 18 years, paying someone else’s bill
• 02:39:48 – Man installed GoPro camera on daughter’s head for safety monitoring (viral video, father works as personal security guard, location appears to be Pakistan area)

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 02:13:02 – Study shows Dungeons & Dragons provides beneficial social outlet for autistic adults, helps them learn social interactions without “masking”
• 02:15:42 – Estimated 1 in 100 people are neurodivergent, meaning ~30,000 people in Austin area
• 02:18:40 – Earth has a temporary second “mini-moon” (asteroid 2024 PT-5), 30 feet in diameter, will be in orbit until November 25th

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 02:00:07 – Discussion of Cara’s father being scammed by Russian woman, lost life savings ($40,000) after flying to Russia and being robbed at meeting point
• 02:09:57 – Chewy’s “idiot look” discussed – Bob and Matt describe Chewy’s dismissive facial expression
• 02:10:54 – Billy Joe caller had terrible phone connection, spent several minutes unable to communicate, frustrating but humorous exchange
• 02:26:52 – Discussion about ordering caller to hold refrigerator handle to improve cell signal (joke)
• 02:40:01 – Chris (Jess’s husband) defends himself about leaving water running – Jess claims 48 hours, Chris says “gross exaggeration,” settles on “two days”
• 02:48:20 – Jess describes cloned beef experience: “I met the mom that’s a clone and then I ate her son”

Any guests on the show:

• Jess Pryles – Hardcore Carnivore brand owner, appearing throughout this portion to promote her new Outdoor Channel show premiering Monday night. Her husband Chris also present in studio.

Any callers this portion:

• 02:25:12 – Sherman called to praise Hardcore Carnivore sausages, favorites are prime and jalapeño cheese
• 02:26:12 – “Unavailable” caller (Billy Joe) – extremely poor connection from Bastrop area, couldn’t communicate effectively, call lasted several frustrating minutes with technical difficulties

“Kick Out the Jams” segment:

• 02:12:41 – Dungeons & Dragons study about helping autistic adults with social interactions
• 02:18:24 – Bob’s jam about Earth’s temporary second moon (asteroid 2024 PT-5)
• 02:19:54 – Chewy’s jam warning against using baby oil as sexual lubricant (following Diddy indictment news, Las Vegas brothels issuing warnings)

“Not to the Odd” segment:

• 02:33:05 – Man installed GoPro on daughter’s head for safety monitoring
• 02:35:46 – California man paid wrong electric bill for 18 years ($1,300/month for one-bedroom apartment)
• 02:39:13 – Bridge on Slaughter Road held up by temporary limestone blocks for 3 years

Five Paragraph Summary:

This final third of the show featured guest Jess Pryles from Hardcore Carnivore, who discussed her upcoming Outdoor Channel show premiering Monday night. The conversation covered her various business ventures including seasoning rubs and sausages, with particular focus on her seasonal fried turkey seasoning made with jalapeño, sage, and garlic. Sherman called in to praise the sausages, specifically the prime and jalapeño cheese varieties, while the hosts discussed potential future collaborations including hot dog Fridays and cooking demonstrations.

The show covered several news stories, including another body found near Lady Bird Lake in Austin, which sparked discussion about conspiracy theories regarding a potential serial killer despite APD’s statements that there’s no evidence connecting the deaths. Matt explained that the increased media attention might make it seem like more deaths are occurring when it could simply be normal rates now being reported. They also discussed a bridge on Slaughter Road that has been temporarily supported by limestone blocks for three years while the city works on a $15 million permanent fix.

The “Kick Out the Jams” segment included interesting stories about a study showing Dungeons & Dragons helps autistic adults develop social skills without needing to “mask” their traits, Earth’s temporary second moon (asteroid 2024 PT-5) that will orbit until November 25th, and warnings against using baby oil as lubricant following the Diddy indictment. Matt discussed how his son, who is on the spectrum, is starting D&D lessons, and they explored how the game provides structured creative environments beneficial for neurodivergent individuals.

Technical difficulties plagued a call from Billy Joe in Bastrop, whose poor cell connection made communication nearly impossible despite multiple attempts. This led to jokes about Bastrop’s cellular service and suggestions to hold a refrigerator handle to improve reception. The hosts also discussed Chewy’s facial expressions, particularly his “idiot look” that he gives when dismissing others’ stories, which has become a running joke on the show.

The segment concluded with discussions about Jess’s travels for cooking demonstrations and events, her comfort foods including Whataburger and Conan’s Pizza, and humorous exchanges about her husband Chris leaving water running for 48 hours (which he disputed). They also touched on her upcoming second season filming, including an episode about cloned beef at West Texas A&M University, and future product development including potential Texas Independence Day themed items. The show wrapped with reminders about her Outdoor Channel premiere and invitations for her to return for a Hot Dog Friday.