🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show – November 5, 2024 (First Third)

Hot Dog Friday Show

• Not a Hot Dog Friday show
• Bob mentions he might do split hot dogs for the next Hot Dog Friday at 18:23

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

Sandwiches (National Sandwich Day segment starting at 13:33):

• Meat and Bread (restaurant) – 21:04
• Jersey Mike’s – tuna salad mentioned as incredible at 27:05
• Delaware Subs (former downtown location) – 22:05
• ThunderCloud – 22:31
• Chew Sando – egg sandwich mentioned at 26:07
• Buddy’s patty melt – mentioned at 19:44

Sandwich Rankings from survey (2,000 people polled by Budig meats):

• #8: Meatball sandwich – 22:08
• #7: PB&J (peanut butter and jelly) – 23:17
• #6: Egg salad sandwich – 25:04
• #5: Tuna salad sandwich – 26:50
• #4: Ham sandwich – 27:57
• #3: Turkey sandwich – 27:57
• #2: Chicken sandwich – 27:57
• #1: Grilled cheese – 29:03

Other food mentions:

• Fried bologna sandwich – discussed at 28:31
• Hot roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes (Bob’s childhood favorite from NCO club) – 29:22

News Stories Talked About

Tucker Carlson demon attack story – 07:24:

• Tucker Carlson claimed he was physically attacked by a demon
• Left with scratches on his back
• Also credited demons for inventing nuclear technology
• Referenced Oppenheimer and Vishnu

Fluoride removal from water – 10:14:

• Referenced as getting “a lot of traction”
• RFK mentioned in context of banning flu shots at 10:26

Election Day coverage:

• General election anxiety and political discussion throughout
• Bob expressed exhaustion with political rhetoric
• Discussion of voting rights and processes

Click Click Boom Segment

Starting at approximately 13:33, Matt leads into the “Click Click Boom” segment discussing National Sandwich Day (November 3rd, which they missed).

Clickbait/stories mentioned:

• National Sandwich Day survey results
• Survey commissioned by Budig meats
• Survey of 2,000 people about America’s favorite sandwiches
• Sandwiches make up 30% of average American’s diet – 17:22
• 46% of Americans said they could live on sandwiches alone – 19:48
• Americans eat six sandwiches per week on average – 19:58

Funny Moments and Memorable Quotes

At 04:11 – Bob complaining: “I just don’t think they care about my well-being or anything. It’s the election season. I spend all my time making sure everybody else is okay. I never have anybody check on me.”

At 05:39 – Discussion about maximum effort vs. minimum effort for success, Bob saying successful broadcasting is “Just lie your ass off and be inauthentic and disingenuous and make a billion dollars”

At 06:38 – Matt joking about creating conspiracy theories for more followers: “We got to make up our own conspiracy or something”

At 10:58 – Matt’s werewolf story: “I saw a man, he fell… He turned to me and he said, leave me alone. And he had started growing hair from his face. This man is a shapeshifter… these illegals are coming here. They’re werewolves.”

At 12:00 – Matt on Joy Behar: “I worked for Joy Behar one time. Did not like her… she was fake… Don’t be this showbiz lady.”

At 18:08 – Hot dog vs. sandwich debate with Bob insisting hot dog bun is “one slice of bread” because it’s connected at the bottom

At 29:27 – Bob’s childhood roast beef sandwich story cut off by Matt: “You know, gravy, Hot sand, you had a knife and fork it. This guy’s when we were listening to AM.”

At 30:02 – Discussion of AM radio caller who confused 2016 with Biden winning: “He goes, with CT video, a guy shows up with a wheelbarrow full of votes… And then all of a sudden Biden won… Biden didn’t even run in 2016.”

Phone Callers

No phone callers during this portion of the show.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News Segment

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Bob’s Rock and Roll News aired at approximately 30:30, starting with his signature intro. Bob expressed frustration that his news sources were sending him election-themed rock questions instead of actual news, such as “which Led Zeppelin album would you vote for?” He jokingly answered Led Zeppelin 3 for that question and discussed other hypothetical rock duo votes like Hall & Oates versus choosing between Daryl Hall and John Oates individually, noting he’d vote for John Oates since he’d spent time with him.

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The segment covered Tears for Fears’ return with their new album “Songs for a Nervous Planet” and an upcoming Las Vegas residency from January 31st through February 7th at the Fontainebleau’s Blue Live Theater. Bob and Matt discussed whether Tears for Fears were the best band from the 80s, with some arguing their arrangements and lyrics were deeper than their contemporaries. The discussion touched on their label (possibly Chrysalis), their biggest hits including “Shout” and “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” and Matt’s connection to Dennis Miller’s brother (whose name he couldn’t remember), who used “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” as his theme song.

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Bob reported on Simon & Garfunkel’s emotional reunion lunch, which was their first meeting in years. Art Garfunkel told The Sun that the lunch was “very warm and wonderful” and that he cried because he felt he had hurt Paul Simon, and there were hugs. The hosts discussed how duo breakups often stem from songwriting credit disputes, with Paul Simon writing most of their material and presumably receiving most of the money, potentially creating bitterness. They joked about the lunch possibly being Art working as a waiter, and made references to Simon songs like “Still Crazy After All These Years.”

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The 40th anniversary of Hall & Oates’ album “Big Bam Boom” sparked extensive debate. Bob initially suggested it was one of their best albums, but Matt vehemently disagreed, arguing it showed “the cracks were beginning to show” and essentially destroyed the band. They went through Hall & Oates’ entire discography, from “Abandon Luncheonette” through “War Babies,” “Bigger Than Both of Us” (featuring “Rich Girl”), and “H2O” (1982, featuring “Maneater” and “Family Man”). Bob noted there was a time when Hall & Oates were “the biggest musical act on the planet.” The album “Oh Yeah” came four years after Big Bam Boom in 1988 with the single “Everything Your Heart Desires,” which the hosts admitted they’d never heard, supporting Matt’s argument about the band’s decline.

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Bob discussed The Cure’s new album “Songs of a Lost World,” which critics are calling their best work in 16 years. Matt noted that the pre-release single sounded like they had returned to their 80s roots, remembering “what made them great.” The album is a smart eight-track release. Bob then covered Bruce Springsteen visiting the set of his biopic “Deliver Me From Nowhere,” where photos showed him hugging Jeremy Allen White, who plays Springsteen in the film. The movie is based on Warren Zanes’ book about the making of Springsteen’s 1982 album “Nebraska,” which came between “The River” and “Born in the USA.” Bob excitedly mentioned that both Warren Zanes and director Tom Zimny follow him on Instagram, making him feel like he’s “in the club” and part of “the Texas branch of the Springsteen organization.” He joked about hoping to get a bit part in the film.

Rock and Roll Shoutout/Salute

At 50:19, Bob gave his Rock and Roll News Salute to “patriotic Americans everywhere in our city who are going to do their civic duty today and have done their civic duty already. Thank you for voting.” He expressed hope that somehow the country could “come together at the end of it and become one country again,” though he admitted he didn’t hold much hope for that outcome.

Bands Talked About During Bob’s Rock and Roll News

• Tears for Fears
• Hall & Oates
• Led Zeppelin
• The Police
• Dire Straits
• U2
• Simon & Garfunkel
• The Cure
• Bruce Springsteen/The E Street Band

Summary of Show (Excluding Rock and Roll News)

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The November 5th, 2024 Election Day show opened with the hosts acknowledging the significance of the day while trying to maintain their usual entertaining format. Bob expressed exhaustion and frustration with the toxic political climate, revealing he’d been sleeping only five hours a night and felt nobody checked on his well-being despite him always caring for others. The discussion touched on how success seems to come from “minimum effort, maximum reward” and being inauthentic, with Bob particularly upset about broadcasters who “lie their ass off” and make billions. The hosts joked about needing to create outrageous content like conspiracy theories to gain more followers, referencing Tucker Carlson’s recent claim about being physically attacked by a demon.

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A major segment focused on National Sandwich Day (November 3rd), which they had missed but wanted to honor. Matt presented results from a Budig meats survey of 2,000 Americans revealing their favorite sandwiches, with grilled cheese taking the top spot. The discussion revealed that sandwiches make up 30% of the average American’s diet, with people eating an average of six sandwiches per week, and 46% saying they could live on sandwiches alone. This sparked an extended debate about whether hot dogs qualify as sandwiches (Bob arguing no because the bun is connected at the bottom), and the hosts shared personal sandwich preferences, with Bob praising Jersey Mike’s tuna salad and Matt nearly visiting Meat and Bread downtown. Local Austin sandwich spots like ThunderCloud, Delaware Subs, and Buddy’s were mentioned nostalgically.

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Throughout the show, the hosts navigated the tension between acknowledging Election Day and maintaining their non-political entertainment focus. Chuy wanted to listen to the AM station’s political coverage during breaks, which led to discussion about a caller who claimed “CT video” showed someone with a wheelbarrow of votes causing Biden to win in 2016 (despite Biden not running that year). Bob revealed his emotional investment in this election despite claiming to be “apolitical” and coming “from the planet Jalfamador.” The show concluded its first third with election trivia, including debates about why Election Day falls on the first Tuesday of November (related to farm culture) and identifying swing states, maintaining their balance of topical awareness with their characteristic humor and camaraderie.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (11-05-2024) – Second Third

Food items/restaurants talked about

• Buddies Burgers Texi Melt (01:09:01-01:10:01)
• Two patties with white cheese and peppers on toasted bread
• Hosts mentioned they like to add hot sauce
• Calculated that $166 million spent on Cruz/Allred election could buy every Texan a Texi Melt
• All three hosts are huge fans

• Costco Pizza (01:34:20)
• Bob mentioned they “ate like kings for $4”
• Referenced in context of food potentially becoming expensive

• Taco Bell vs Taco Cabana (01:17:50-01:19:30)
• Unanimous vote for Taco Bell
• Discussion about Taco Cabana’s decline post-COVID
• Quality went down, salsa bar removed
• Hosts complained about understaffing issues

News stories talked about during this portion

• Texas sues U.S. Justice Department over voting monitors (01:02:15-01:03:30)
• Ken Paxton blocked federal monitors from Texas polling places
• Federal monitors sent under Voting Rights Act of 1965
• Lawsuit filed the night before the show

• Vote-switching claims debunked (01:03:48-01:04:35)
• Internet rumors about votes switching from Trump to Harris
• Dan Patrick stated it’s “absolute BS” and elections are safe in Texas
• No confirmed cases of vote-switching

• Austin’s political influence (01:04:50-01:05:39)
• Elon Musk endorsed Trump, spent ~$250 million
• Joe Rogan endorsed Trump just before midnight
• John Lonsdale created PAC raising $110 million
• Austin described as major power player in national politics

• Austin City Council elections (01:06:01-01:06:46)
• Five open city council seats up for grabs

• Bastrop and Lockhart marijuana decriminalization (01:08:25-01:08:05)
• Propositions for low-level possession (4 ounces or less)
• Triggered by petitions

• Ted Cruz vs Colin Allred Senate race (01:08:20-01:10:01)
• $166 million spent on the election
• Enough to buy every Texan a Buddies Burger Texi Melt

Predictions made during this portion

• Bob predicts continued celebrity/billionaire candidates (01:38:40-01:38:51)
• “I don’t think we can put the bunny back in the box when it comes to celebrity candidates”
• Believes pop culture candidates are the future

• Steven (caller) predicted Trump would win (01:41:51)
• Said everyone he knows on the fence “has gone the way of old Don”
• Assumed Trump would win for a while

Interesting facts shared during this portion

• Women’s rights timeline (55:24-58:02)
• 19th Amendment granted women right to vote
• Women couldn’t get business loans without male co-signer until 1988
• Women couldn’t use birth control without man’s approval until 1972 (50 years ago)
• Doctors would call husbands with wives’ medical test results

• George Washington was the only president without a political party (59:07-59:37)
• Founding fathers warned against parties creating polarization

• Presidential campaign spending limits (59:49-01:00:07)
• No limit on how much personal money candidates can spend

• Original Vice President selection (01:00:11-01:00:50)
• Vice Presidents were originally the runner-up in presidential elections
• Gave losing party representation at the table

• Presidential salary (01:39:00-01:40:00)
• $400,000 per year
• Bob questioned how to “live on that”
• Matt pointed out zero expenses (food, living, etc. covered)

• Food imports and seasonality (01:34:33-01:35:35)
• In 1950s, only iceberg lettuce, potatoes, and carrots available year-round
• Most produce came seasonally
• Now most produce comes from Mexico farm fields
• Trump proposed 100% tariff on Mexican goods

Toxic Tuesday segment

Topic: Election Day Anxieties and Fears

The segment was actually an “opposite of Toxic Tuesday” (01:33:03) where Chuy wanted to alleviate people’s fears rather than stoke them.

Hosts’ takes:

• Chuy’s position (01:36:00-01:36:48):
• As a single male with no kids or home ownership, feels less personally affected
• Believes women should be scared about rights and autonomy
• Immigrants (legal or illegal) should have concerns
• Believes most things will still operate normally after election
• Food, air conditioning, basic services will continue

• Matt’s position (01:42:05-01:47:40):
• Has genuine concerns about democratic backsliding
• Referenced Venezuela, Hungary as examples of quick authoritarian turns
• Worried about deportations affecting families with citizen children
• Concerned about voter roll purges
• Grew up in far-right Texas towns, so right-wing politics not new to him

• Bob’s position (01:38:40-01:39:48):
• Most anxious of the three
• Questioned financial viability of presidential salary
• Expressed concerns about Russian influence (“Uncle Vladimir”)
• Grew up on military bases where political expression was limited

• Steven (caller) (01:41:30-01:46:30):
• Very calm, “business as usual” attitude
• Lives for enjoyment, moved to Austin from small town
• Always prepped (Texan mindset)
• Takes usual drugs/alcohol, not extra for election
• Went to Swords Returned festival over weekend

Phone callers this portion

Steven (01:41:30-01:46:30)

• Called in about election day feelings
• Very calm and confident
• Has kids but keeps fears “local”
• From small town halfway between Austin and Houston
• Attended Swords Returned festival that weekend
• Philosophical about election outcome: “It’s going to be what it’s going to be”

Funny or memorable quotes this portion

• Bob on women’s independence (56:27): “It was the one called the Declaration of Independence. They were showing their independence from their husbands by having their own vote.”
• Matt on best country in the world (01:02:03): “Being the greatest country in the world is a lot like being the prettiest Denny’s waitress.”
• Bob accidentally says “JO” (01:21:47-01:22:12) – When discussing Jenna Ortega, Bob said “I’m not a JO fan” causing laughter
• Matt on voting booth (01:22:31): “Somebody get a mob. We have a lot coming in.”
• Chuy on election outcomes (01:32:57): “Today we find out if all of your kids will be trans or if you’re going to be in the Handmaid’s Tale.”
• Bob on presidential salary (01:39:07): “How do you live on that?” (about $400,000/year)
• Matt on Clint Eastwood (01:31:10): “Show me one movie that John Wayne made where an orangutan is his best friend. You can’t. And that’s why he wins right there.”

Recurring jokes or gags

• Voting on everything – Extended segment voting on various topics (Jordans vs Air Force Ones, Cheers vs Taxi, etc.)
• Bob’s age/historical knowledge (01:25:35): Matt joking “He saw George Washington in a club. He saw Benjamin Franklin in a club.”
• Election day as “toxic day” – Running commentary on how toxic American politics has become
• Bob’s wealth perspective – Repeated jokes about Bob being out of touch with money (thinking $400k isn’t livable)

This or That segment

Yes – Extended voting segment (01:14:45-01:32:06)

Participants: Matt, Bob, and Chuy

Questions and Answers:

• Jordans or Air Force Ones?
• Chuy: Jordans
• Bob: Jordans (likes the threes)
• Matt: Air Force Ones
• Winner: Jordans (2-1)

• Cheers or Taxi?
• Matt: Cheers
• Chuy: Cheers
• Bob: Taxi
• Winner: Cheers (2-1)

• Taco Bell or Taco Cabana?
• All three: Taco Bell
• Winner: Taco Bell (unanimous)

• Jimi Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughan?
• Chuy: Hendrix (created the space for SRV)
• Bob: Hendrix (same reasoning)
• Matt: (implied Hendrix)
• Winner: Hendrix (unanimous)

• Kate Upton or Sidney Sweeney?
• Bob: Sidney Sweeney
• Chuy: Sidney Sweeney
• Winner: Sidney Sweeney

• Jenna Ortega or Sidney Sweeney?
• Bob: Sidney Sweeney (not a “JO” fan)
• Winner: Sidney Sweeney

• Bob Dylan or Bruce Springsteen?
• Bob: Dylan (gave Bruce the air to breathe)
• Matt: Springsteen (better songs)
• Chuy: Springsteen (more musical vs Dylan’s poetry)
• Winner: Springsteen (2-1)

• Spring or Fall?
• All three: Fall
• Reasons: Football, better holidays, movie releases, less outdoor obligations
• Winner: Fall (unanimous)

• Jay Leno or Conan O’Brien?
• All three: Conan
• Winner: Conan (unanimous)

• Justice or Natalie?
• (Co-workers at station)
• Chuy: Justice
• Bob: Justice (Natalie was “standoffish”)
• Matt: Justice (recently nice to his family)
• Winner: Justice (unanimous)

• Schrödinger’s cat or Occam’s razor?
• Chuy: Cat
• Winner: Cat

• CJ or Sawyer?
• All three: CJ
• Reasoning: CJ would be hurt if they didn’t pick him; Sawyer would laugh it off
• Winner: CJ (unanimous)

• Clint Eastwood or John Wayne?
• Bob: Clint Eastwood (better directing career)
• Matt: Clint Eastwood (orangutan movie, Dirty Harry)
• Chuy: Clint Eastwood
• Winner: Clint Eastwood (unanimous)

• Matt’s wife or Bob’s wife in a fight?
• Matt: His wife (seen her fight at country show)
• Bob: Matt’s wife (would have to “work the body”)

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The second third of the November 5th, 2024 episode of Matt & Bob focused heavily on Election Day, featuring an extended trivia game about American political history and a unique voting segment where the hosts voted on various pop culture topics. The show opened with election-themed trivia, including questions about the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, which amendment it was (the hosts struggled before Chuy correctly guessed), and fascinating historical facts about women’s rights in America. The hosts discussed how women couldn’t get business loans without a male co-signer until 1988 and couldn’t use birth control without male approval until 1972, facts that clearly surprised and disturbed them. They also covered how vice presidents were originally chosen (the runner-up in elections) and that George Washington was the only president without a political party affiliation.

The show transitioned into local and national election coverage, with Matt providing detailed Austin area headlines. Key stories included Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suing the U.S. Justice Department to block federal voting monitors from Texas polling places, debunked claims of vote-switching machines, and Austin’s growing influence in national politics through figures like Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, and John Lonsdale. The hosts discussed the Ted Cruz versus Colin Allred Senate race, noting that $166 million had been spent on the campaign—enough money to buy every Texan a Buddies Burger Texi Melt, a sandwich all three hosts enthusiastically endorsed. They also covered local issues including five open Austin City Council seats and marijuana decriminalization measures in Bastrop and Lockhart.

A significant portion of the show featured an extended “This or That” voting segment where Matt, Bob, and Chuy voted on various topics ranging from sneakers (Jordans vs Air Force Ones) to TV shows (Cheers vs Taxi) to fast food (Taco Bell vs Taco Cabana). The segment provided both comedy and insight into the hosts’ personalities, with unanimous decisions on some topics (all chose Fall over Spring, Taco Bell over Taco Cabana, and Jimi Hendrix over Stevie Ray Vaughan) and split decisions on others (Bruce Springsteen narrowly beat Bob Dylan 2-1). The most awkward moment came when they had to vote between co-workers Justice and Natalie, ultimately all choosing Justice. The segment also included celebrity matchups and even a humorous vote on whose wife would win in a fight, with Matt confident his wife would prevail based on witnessing her fight at a country show.

The show featured what Chuy called an “opposite of a Toxic Tuesday” segment focused on Election Day anxieties and fears. Rather than stoking division, Chuy wanted to alleviate listeners’ concerns, assuring them that most basic services would continue regardless of election outcomes. The hosts took a call from Steven, a remarkably calm listener who embodied a “business as usual” attitude despite having kids, attributing his zen approach to keeping fears “local” and enjoying life in Austin, including attending the Swords Returned festival that weekend. The conversation revealed different anxiety levels among the hosts, with Bob appearing most stressed, Matt having studied concerns about democratic backsliding (citing examples from Hungary and Venezuela), and Chuy feeling less personally affected as a single man without children or property.

The final portion of this segment delved into deeper political anxieties, with Matt expressing genuine concerns about potential authoritarian shifts in American democracy. He referenced recent examples of democratically elected leaders in Hungary and Venezuela who quickly consolidated power and eliminated opposition, noting how Victor Orban seized all private radio and television stations in Hungary, directly affecting their former parent company. The discussion touched on serious issues including potential mass deportations and the fate of American citizen children with non-citizen parents, voter roll purges, and Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on Mexican goods that could significantly impact food prices and availability. Despite these serious topics, the hosts maintained their characteristic humor while encouraging listeners to seek news from sources outside their usual echo chambers and to exercise their right to vote as a privilege many in the world don’t enjoy.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (Final Third) – 11-05-2024

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:57:02 – Spencer’s Gifts mentioned (selling edible panties and novelty items)
• 01:57:56 – Rick mentions his uncle receiving a blow-up sheep from Spencer’s as a gag gift
• 02:11:03 – Home Depot hot dogs – Bob mentions the guy selling hot dogs outside Home Depot on Saturdays for about a buck each. Described as “dirty water hot dogs.” Bob mentions getting a Diet Coke and a hot dog while shopping. The hosts fondly remember this feature that seems to have stopped.
• 02:20:19 – KFC mentioned as part of Yum Brands taking a quarterly hit
• 02:20:19 – Burger King mentioned (part of Restaurant Brands International)
• 02:20:19 – Taco Bell mentioned as part of Yum Brands
• 02:20:19 – Pizza Hut mentioned as part of Yum Brands
• 02:20:19 – Popeyes mentioned
• 02:20:19 – Habit Burger and Grill mentioned as part of Yum Brands
• 02:20:19 – Firehouse Subs mentioned as part of Restaurant Brands
• 02:20:19 – Tim Hortons mentioned as part of Restaurant Brands
• 02:22:47 – Long John Silver’s mentioned – hosts had visited recently and experienced poor service
• 02:23:23 – Chick-fil-A discussed positively for clean restrooms, friendly staff, and fast service
• 02:23:23 – P. Terry’s mentioned positively for quick service
• 02:23:23 – Wendy’s mentioned – specifically one near Chewie’s house with a fireplace inside
• 02:23:23 – McDonald’s discussed – original format with no dining room
• 02:23:23 – Sandy’s burger mentioned
• 02:23:23 – Menards mentioned (Midwest hardware store with food services)
• 02:23:23 – Sears mentioned (historical context for tools/food)
• 02:35:29 – Krispy Kreme – offering free donut on Election Day, no sticker required
• 02:38:21 – Johnny Rockets mentioned
• 02:38:21 – Dave & Buster’s – $5 beers and $5 late night bites on Election Day
• 02:38:52 – Austin Beer Works – one free beer with voter sticker
• 02:38:52 – Zilker Beer – free pint of beer with voter sticker
• 02:38:52 – Easy Tiger – free 16 oz St. Elmo draft with voter sticker
• 02:38:52 – Palone’s – free small house margarita or dessert with voter sticker
• 02:38:52 – Parlor and Yard – free margarita with voter sticker
• 02:38:52 – Amy’s Ice Cream mentioned as offering Election Day deals

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:52:00 – Climate change discussion – caller Omar mentions Republicans not taking climate change seriously, lack of discussion about climate despite frequent hurricanes
• 02:03:02 – Election Day social media interference – FBI and local law enforcement warning about increased interference from overseas sources. Fake websites claiming to offer remote voting are actually stealing personal information
• 02:06:57 – Kyle Police Department surveillance camera registration program – Kyle PD asking residents to register their home security cameras through Connect Kyle website to help solve crimes. Registration is voluntary; police would email residents if they need footage
• 02:11:03 – Bernie Marcus death – Home Depot co-founder died at age 95 with net worth over $11 billion. Founded Home Depot in 1978, owned half the company
• 02:20:19 – Fast food industry struggles – Yum Brands (KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut) and Restaurant Brands International (Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs) both took quarterly hits. Companies blame consumers cooking at home due to high prices. Burger King down 0.4% after 6.6% rise last year
• 02:31:03 – “Lord” romance scam – Megan Clark, bar manager on Isle of Wight, wooed by man claiming to be “Lord Birdie Underwood.” He drove her in a Bentley, bought her gifts from Harrods, had her move into three-story villa. Turned out to be Robert Marajewski, a convicted fraudster. He stole her identity information under guise of wedding planning, left her $100,000 in debt. Discovered truth two weeks before wedding; he drove away promising to return with “proof” and never came back

Callers this portion:

• 01:51:32 – Umar – Called in scared about election, concerned about climate change implications of having a political party in power that doesn’t take it seriously. Discussed Trump’s intelligence and COVID response
• 01:59:31 – Rick – Mentioned uncle receiving blow-up sheep from Spencer’s, discussed being sad rather than scared about election, noted people being proud to be dumb, mentioned watching Trump since the 90s

Memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:49:03 – Discussion about character and decency – Bob reflects on how character was drilled into him growing up on military base, laments that character doesn’t seem to matter anymore
• 01:52:00 – Matt’s “emotional looting” comment about people supporting chaos hoping something will fall out they can pick up
• 01:54:07 – Discussion of Trump’s Project Warp Speed and COVID vaccine – debate over whether Trump deserves credit or was forced into it
• 01:57:02 – Hosts reminiscing about Spencer’s Gifts blacklight posters, giant condoms, edible panties
• 01:58:19 – Bob recalling opening the giant condom box as a kid thinking “this is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen”
• 02:05:32 – Matt’s confession about calling UK pubs on July 4th to say “1776, bitch” and hang up – a tradition started 20+ years ago
• 02:07:23 – Discussion about Bob having to pay Travis County Sheriff $25/year for alarm system monitoring
• 02:11:03 – Hot dog discussion – Fond memories of Home Depot’s Saturday hot dog vendor outside the front door. Bob says “I never did” get the hot dogs, but hosts remember them fondly from locations like Lakeway and Round Rock
• 02:15:01 – Bob’s frustration at Home Depot/Lowe’s having identical uninspiring lighting fixtures; wife telling him they need to shop elsewhere
• 02:15:01 – Discussion of Home Depot vs Lowe’s – Matt says Lowe’s feels like “Target had sex with a Home Depot”
• 02:20:19 – Discussion about fast food restaurants cutting staff to increase profits resulting in poor service
• 02:22:47 – Matt’s memory of Long John Silver’s visit with only two employees running entire restaurant – woman was rude but overworked
• 02:26:39 – Chewie’s controversial take that fast food restaurants shouldn’t have dining rooms anymore, comparing it to phones having call functions – “we’re not there anymore”
• 02:27:40 – Matt describing the Taco Bell near the station as “the saddest place I’ve ever been”
• 02:31:03 – Story of British woman scammed by fake “Lord” – left $100,000 in debt, he drove away promising proof of legitimacy
• 02:34:40 – Scammer’s exit line: “I have proof that I’m not a scammer. Wait here.” Then drove away forever

Predictions made during this portion:

• 01:53:21 – Matt suggests if Trump were to implement climate change policies, his supporters would follow and liberals would support it too, making change easier to implement than if Harris proposes same policies
• 02:40:00 – Matt predicts election results may take longer than one day to figure out

“Kick Out the Jams” segment:

• 02:11:03 – Bernie Marcus/Home Depot founder story – Self-made billionaire worth over $11 billion who co-founded Home Depot in 1978. Started with investment money rather than growing from small mom-and-pop shop. Hosts discussed what people did before Home Depot (Sears, Handy Dan, Ace Hardware). Home Depot revolutionized home improvement retail

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The final third of the show focused heavily on Election Day 2024, with the hosts taking calls from listeners sharing their concerns. Umar called in expressing fear about climate change policy implications, while Rick called feeling sad about the state of politics and people being “proud to be dumb.” The conversation touched on COVID-19 vaccine development, with debate over whether Trump deserves credit for Project Warp Speed or was forced into it by advisors. Matt suggested that if Trump were to implement climate policies, he might get broader support than a Democratic president would, though this seemed like wishful thinking.

A significant portion of the show covered Election Day warnings and security concerns. Matt detailed FBI warnings about massive social media interference, particularly fake websites claiming to offer remote voting that are actually stealing personal information. The hosts urged listeners to stay off social media for the day. They also discussed Kyle Police Department’s voluntary program asking residents to register their home security cameras to help solve crimes, leading to a debate about privacy versus public safety and whether drunk driving footage could be used against someone who made it home safely.

The “Kick Out the Jams” segment featured the death of Bernie Marcus, the 95-year-old Home Depot co-founder worth over $11 billion. This sparked an extended conversation about Home Depot versus Lowe’s, with Matt declaring Lowe’s feels like “Target had sex with a Home Depot.” The discussion evolved into fond memories of the hot dog vendor who used to sell “dirty water dogs” outside Home Depot on Saturdays for about a buck each – a feature that apparently no longer exists. Bob reminisced about getting a Diet Coke and hot dog while shopping.

The show took a deep dive into the struggling fast food industry, with both Yum Brands and Restaurant Brands International reporting quarterly losses. The hosts rejected the companies’ narrative that consumers are simply cooking at home, instead blaming poor service caused by understaffing to increase profits. Chewie made the controversial argument that fast food restaurants shouldn’t even have dining rooms anymore, comparing them to the rarely-used call function on phones. This sparked heated debate, with Matt defending the experience of eating inside and Bob sharing his frustration at being ignored by staff who prioritize drive-through customers.

The show wrapped with lighter content, including Election Day freebies and discounts (Krispy Kreme donuts, Hey Dude shoes at 50% off with code “left” or “right,” various Austin bars offering free drinks with voter stickers). The most memorable story involved Megan Clark, a British bar manager romanced by a man claiming to be “Lord Birdie Underwood” who drove a Bentley and showered her with Harrods gifts. Two weeks before their wedding, she discovered he was actually Robert Marajewski, a convicted fraudster. He promised to return with proof of his legitimacy, drove away, and never came back, leaving her $100,000 in debt from credit cards he’d opened in her name.