🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Radio Show Analysis: Matt & Bob 02-28-2025

Food items/restaurants talked about:

Timestamps: 04:30-26:00

• McDonald’s Big Breakfast with hotcakes, hash browns, eggs, and butter/margarine (04:30-08:30)
• Waterloo Ice House – chicken fried steak, fish and chips, mac and cheese, green beans, wings as appetizer, french fries, mashed potatoes, fried okra (10:00-26:00)
• Epcot Center fish and chips in the England pavilion at Disney (12:00-13:00)
• Long John Silvers fish and chips (12:20)
• Gordon Ramsay fish and chips in Las Vegas (12:30)
• The League’s fish and chips (23:45-24:00)
• Taco Deli mentioned as counter service (26:30)
• Ken’s Tacos at Rodeo Austin – with tortillas cooked on the grill recommendation (47:20)

News stories talked about during this portion:

Timestamp: 28:00-45:00 – Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment covered:

• Machine Gun Kelly surprised by Bob Dylan sharing a 2016 video of MGK rapping at Orlando record store (30:00-32:00)
• Slayer teasing UK reunion tour dates for 2025, possibly performing at Black Sabbath final concert (32:00-33:30)
• Neil Young headlining London’s Hyde Park in July (33:30-34:00)
• Gibson launching Eric Clapton Les Paul guitar priced at $19,999 (34:00-36:00)
• Bono “Stories of Surrender” documentary coming to Apple TV, recorded in 8K with spatial audio, available May 30th (36:00-40:00)
• Pink Floyd releasing official version of “Live at Pompeii” with restored master tapes in 5.1 and Dolby Atmos (40:00-43:00)
• The Ting Tings announcing new album “Home” with single “Good People Do Bad Things” (43:00-45:00)
• Ariana Grande performing with Cynthia Erivo at the Oscars on Sunday (45:00-46:00)

“Click Click Boom” segment:

This segment was not present in this portion of the transcript.

Funny moments or memorable quotes:

Timestamps throughout:

• Matt not knowing the restaurant was counter service and getting flustered by people in line behind him: “Are you going to order? Are you going to order?” (09:00-20:00)
• Bob ordering fish and chips at Waterloo Ice House instead of the agreed-upon chicken fried steak: “I’ll have the fish… The fish? Y’all have fish?” (11:00-12:00)
• Discussion about McDonald’s Big Breakfast dice roll promotion that Bob and Chewy didn’t get offered (14:00-16:00)
• Tipping discussion: “The first option shouldn’t be 18% if I’m only doing counter service” (16:00-18:00)
• George (intern) not knowing who “Zimmy” (Bob Dylan) was or that Davy Jones became David Bowie (28:00-30:00)
• Bob’s realization he doesn’t want anything anymore while shopping online: “I had a very sad realization yesterday that there’s nothing I want” (51:00-52:00)
• Matt’s midlife crisis discussion: “My midlife crisis is behind me. I am now nearing the near my nearing death crisis” (57:00)
• Text message saying “deep down, Matt needs some ass” (59:00)

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers during this portion of the show.

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

Bob kicked off his Friday Rock and Roll News on February 28th, the last day of February, reminding listeners their rent is due three days early. He expressed optimism about 2025 being a great year for tours, though he hopes ticket prices will come down from the current expectation of $200 or more just for service charges. Bob introduced himself as “Rock’s last great reporter” and welcomed the audience, including Max and George.

The news began with Bob Dylan (Robert Zimmerman, aka “Zimmy”) surprising Machine Gun Kelly by sharing a 2016 video of MGK rapping at an Orlando record store on social media. MGK was shocked and honored by the unexpected post, initially doubting its authenticity and thinking it might be another Bob Dylan. Bob questioned whether Dylan was trolling MGK or if there’s mutual respect, noting that with Dylan, “you never know with Zimmy what he’s gonna do.” Dylan is heading out on tour again and will be passing through Austin, and Bob encouraged people to see him while they can to tell their grandkids, even though it won’t be like the Highway 61 or Blonde on Blonde era.

Slayer is teasing upcoming UK tour dates after retiring in 2019, potentially performing at an Ozzy Osbourne reunion show. If the UK dates go well, they’re considering expanding to Canada and the US, though Bob joked they’re waiting to see if Canada and the US become one country before booking. Neil Young will headline London’s Hyde Park in July, and Bob mentioned considering a trip to London in June to surprise his wife with tickets to see Zach Bryan for her birthday that was during COVID.

Gibson has launched a new Eric Clapton Les Paul guitar priced at $19,999, which Bob found confusing since Clapton is synonymous with the Fender Stratocaster, not a Les Paul. Bob couldn’t recall ever seeing Clapton play a Les Paul and considered it “a big misfire from Gibson,” asking George to look up Gibson’s corporate headquarters so he could reach out about their mistake. The news also covered Bono’s “Stories of Surrender” documentary coming to Apple TV on May 30th, recorded in 8K with spatial audio, based on his book “Surrender.” Bob noted that Bono was the first act at the Sphere in Las Vegas with U2, and praised Bono’s daughter Eve Hewson as a fantastic actress to watch.

Pink Floyd is finally releasing an official version of “Live at Pompeii” after locating the lost master tapes and film reels, which will be restored in 5.1 and Dolby Atmos. The concert will be available separately from the documentary footage on Blu-ray, releasing in theaters this spring. Bob mentioned that he and Matt had stood in that very Pompeii arena during a trip to Italy. He closed with news that The Ting Tings are announcing a new album called “Home” with a 70s-inspired single, and Ariana Grande will perform with Cynthia Erivo from “Wicked” at Sunday’s Oscars. The segment ended with a Rock and Roll Salute to listener Charles Bailey, who gave a tip about ordering tortillas cooked on the grill at Ken’s Tacos at Rodeo Austin.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

Timestamp: 47:00-47:30

• Charles Bailey received a Rock and Roll News Salute for reminding Chewy about the barbecue event at Rodeo Austin and providing a tip about ordering tortillas cooked on the grill at Ken’s Tacos

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

• Bob Dylan / U2
• Machine Gun Kelly
• Slayer
• Black Sabbath
• Neil Young
• Pink Floyd
• The Ting Tings
• Zach Bryan (mentioned but not rock)
• Ariana Grande (mentioned but not rock)

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

The show opened with the hosts introducing themselves through elaborate, comedic introductions highlighting their backgrounds in television, comedy, and radio. Matt Bearden was praised for telling one of the greatest stories of all time the previous day, which should be “engraved on a disc and sent to Uranus.” The team discussed Max, the audience member, taking Bob’s usual parking spot but making up for it by bringing McDonald’s breakfast. Bob was eating a McDonald’s Big Breakfast with hotcakes during the show, having broken his 72-hour fast that he’d been maintaining since Tuesday.

The conversation shifted to an extensive discussion about their lunch at Waterloo Ice House the previous day. Matt and Bob were confused by the counter service format, having expected traditional table service at the restaurant they’d been visiting for 30 years. A tech guy in line behind them got frustrated when they didn’t immediately order, creating an awkward situation. The hosts debated the tipping expectations, with the default options being 18%, 20%, and 22% for counter service where customers had to get their own food and refills. Bob ordered fish and chips instead of the agreed-upon chicken fried steak, which Matt found disappointing. They discussed Waterloo’s dice-rolling promotion where customers could win a free meal by rolling a six, but the cashier didn’t offer it to Bob or Chewy. Matt brought in dice to give them another chance to win, planning to reimburse their meals if they rolled a six.

The show also covered various food-related topics including McDonald’s breakfast items, fish and chips comparisons (with Gordon Ramsay’s Vegas location versus Epcot Center’s England pavilion and The League), and the economics of Austin restaurants. Matt had an existential moment when shopping online while sick, realizing he didn’t want to buy anything, wondering if it was depression. The conversation wandered through topics including boarding schools, depreciation curve cars like the Pontiac Solstice and Honda Fit, Matt’s potential midlife crisis, and his desire to find a new hobby since he stopped making belts and jewelry. Max gave the hosts a Kendrick Lamar “DAMN” vinyl record as a gift, which Bob appreciated but noted was the biggest parental advisory label he’d seen.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Transcript Analysis – Matt & Bob Show (02-28-2025)

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• La Plancha restaurant – tortas specialty restaurant located at 1701 MLK and Leona, across from Dish Falk Field (01:33:00-01:50:00)
• Pambazo – chorizo and potato torta with fried egg and pickled red onions (01:34:03)
• Barbacoa made with beef brisket (01:45:55)
• Menudo available at La Plancha (01:48:52)
• Piranha Records in Round Rock – Bob buys records there every Friday (01:11:54)
• Costco – mentioned as approved by “Reverend Al” for shopping during protest (01:25:25)
• Marshalls – referenced as where Bob typically shops (01:51:06)
• Farm to Table company – supplies eggs from Gonzales, Texas to La Plancha (01:40:10)

News stories talked about during this portion:

• University of Texas research engineers developed biomass hydro gel technology to extract drinkable water from air (01:01:10-01:02:12)
• Trump tariffs set to re-instate at beginning of next week, potentially affecting Austin businesses with possible layoffs (01:02:31-01:02:59)
• Potential positive: tariffs could reduce truck traffic on I-35 (01:02:43)
• Texas’s Trey Johnson broke Kevin Durant’s freshman scoring mark in 86-81 overtime loss to Arkansas (01:03:06-01:03:54)
• Lady Longhorns still ranked number one after last-minute half-court shot (01:04:05)
• Spectrum offering $5,000 reward for information about fiber optic cable vandalism (01:04:17-01:06:47)
• Economic blackout protest happening today (Friday, February 28, 2025) (01:10:32-01:32:00)

Predictions made during this portion:

• Matt predicts he’ll be dead before his 401k gets better (01:00:02)
• Matt suggests tariffs could lead to less traffic on I-35 (01:02:43-01:02:59)
• Trey Johnson may be “one and done” like Kevin Durant (01:03:52)
• Matt predicts “it’s torta’s time now” – believes tortas will rise in popularity (01:42:06-01:42:11)

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Americans now read on average just below sixth grade level, almost at end of fifth grade (01:04:59)
• Fiber optic cables don’t contain copper – people on meth are cutting them looking for copper that isn’t there (01:05:04-01:05:25)
• The term “cops” comes from copper buttons on their coats in old days (01:04:41)
• DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) actually means taking names and genders off applications to avoid unconscious bias during hiring (01:24:14-01:25:45)
• La Plancha started in July 2022, just after the pandemic (01:33:00)
• Maria and Julian (La Plancha owners) met working together in a kitchen (01:44:50)
• La Plancha uses beef brisket for their barbacoa, cooked for seven hours (01:46:21)
• Tortas have traditionally been overlooked on menus, just appearing on the left side as an afterthought (01:44:02)

Phone callers this portion:

• Kathy called asking about the protest happening today, wanted clarification on what it was about (01:10:23-01:17:01)

Funny or memorable quotes this portion:

• “I spend my life preparing. I don’t know what I’m preparing for. Apparently I’m preparing for death.” – Matt (59:49)
• “Mornings with bitching moan” – Matt describing their show (01:00:16)
• “My wife realizes that you only have one life and then it’s all over. So what are you preparing for?” – Matt (59:43)
• “I don’t see the fit as a good fit for me, Matt.” – regarding Honda Fit (01:00:35)
• “When God closes a door, he opens a window. Or he opens a back door. Or he opens an express lane.” – Matt on tariffs (01:02:53)
• “You can’t move fiber optic around and spell copper.” – Matt (01:05:37)
• “I’m not getting out of bed for $1,500.” – Matt on reward amounts (01:06:05)
• “Through this season, I have only been shopping” – Chewy’s confusing sentence (01:26:35)
• “Take a step back and look at who you’re becoming.” – Chewy to Bob (01:12:01)
• “You stop caring about your own neighbors a long time ago, Bob.” – Matt (01:16:17)
• “Tell that to Winnie the Pooh. Say it straight to Winnie the Pooh’s face.” – regarding getting naked to poop (01:09:57)
• “I think it’s torta’s time now.” – Matt (01:42:06)
• “I like to call it the Mexican Street sandwich.” – Maria describing tortas (01:39:42)

Guests in the studio or special visitors:

• Maria and Julian from La Plancha restaurant came in with pambasos for Food Fridays segment (01:33:00-01:50:00)
• CJ Morgan visited at the end while sick (01:52:40-end)

Recurring jokes or gags:

• Bob’s Tesla ownership and changing his image
• Bob buying records every Friday at Piranha Records
• Bob shopping at Marshalls
• The bathroom incident with someone taking all their clothes off to poop (01:09:04-01:10:00)
• Matt’s wife going on a cruise without fully informing him (59:02-59:59)
• References to “the one called Jay” who started the protest on Instagram (01:11:11, 01:14:58, 01:19:05)
• Bob being called a “billionaire bootlicker” (01:27:32)
• “Reverend Al” (Al Sharpton reference regarding Costco) (01:25:25)

Summary

The second third of this Matt & Bob show from February 28, 2025 begins with Matt discussing his wife’s spontaneous nature and her upcoming cruise trip that he apparently forgot about. The conversation evolves into a discussion about living in the moment versus constantly preparing for the future, with Matt admitting he’s always preparing but doesn’t know what for, while his wife actively enjoys life. This philosophical discussion touches on their different approaches to life and relationships.

The show transitions into Austin area news headlines, where Matt covers several significant stories. He announces that UT Austin researchers have developed technology to extract drinkable water from air using biomass hydro gel, though he notes the irony that USAID is currently paused so the technology may not reach communities that need it. Other news includes Trump tariffs reinstating next week (potentially causing Austin layoffs but possibly reducing I-35 traffic), Trey Johnson breaking Kevin Durant’s freshman scoring record, and Spectrum offering a $5,000 reward for information about fiber optic cable vandalism by people mistakenly looking for copper.

A major portion of the show focuses on a heated discussion about an economic blackout protest happening that day. Listener Kathy calls asking for clarification about the protest, which leads to extensive debate between the hosts. The protest, originally organized by “the one called Jay” on Instagram, started as pushback against the new administration but evolved to protest corporate greed and ultimately DEI rollbacks. Bob plays devil’s advocate, questioning the effectiveness and coherence of the protest, while Chewy defends it as showing consumer power. Matt provides context about the protest’s evolution and criticizes people’s misunderstanding of DEI, explaining it simply means removing names and genders from job applications to reduce bias.

The show’s first “Food Fridays” segment features Maria and Julian from La Plancha, a torteria (torta specialty restaurant) that opened in July 2022. They bring pambasos – chorizo and potato tortas with fried egg and pickled red onions. The hosts are extremely impressed with the food, with Matt declaring the bread some of the most delicious he’s ever had. Maria and Julian explain their philosophy of elevating the often-overlooked torta, which traditionally appeared as an afterthought on Mexican restaurant menus. They discuss their use of local ingredients, including eggs from Gonzales, Texas, and their unique preparation methods like soaking bread in guajillo salsa before grilling.

Throughout this segment, Matt reflects on the evolution of Tex-Mex cuisine and how restaurants like La Plancha are introducing greater complexity and depth to Mexican food in Austin. The hosts enthusiastically promote the restaurant’s location at 1701 MLK and Leona, noting the easy parking compared to downtown. The segment successfully showcases authentic Mexican cuisine while the hosts maintain their entertaining banter, and they welcome La Plancha as “family” to their show. The portion ends with CJ Morgan unexpectedly entering the studio while sick, complaining about the station sending someone else to the Renaissance Faire instead of him.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (02-28-2025) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• La Plancha (02:16:06) – Mexican restaurant near Dishfork Field on MLK Blvd. Matt praised their torta sandwiches during Food Friday segment. They plan to return their plastic trays and try the Menudo next week.
• Thundercloud Subs (02:22:01) – Mentioned in context of encountering people with body odor
• Chocolate ice cream with olive oil (02:23:46) – Chewy mentioned olive oil goes well in chocolate ice cream

News stories talked about during this portion:

• Gene Hackman death investigation (02:25:25) – Actor Gene Hackman and his wife found deceased in their Santa Fe home under suspicious circumstances. Pills scattered near wife (65), German Shepherd found dead in crate, two other healthy dogs found on property. Toxicology reports could take months.
• The Odyssey movie (02:30:23) – Christopher Nolan directing a new adaptation of The Odyssey
• Tate Brothers return to US (02:33:13) – The Tate Brothers have been welcomed back to the United States
• National parks delays (02:35:45) – Long lines at Texas national parks (particularly Big Bend) following layoffs, though hosts questioned if this was actually due to President’s Day weekend traffic

Interesting facts shared during this portion:

• Oxford comma lawsuit (02:08:00) – In 2017, a dairy company in Maine lost a lawsuit about overtime pay due to the absence of an Oxford comma
• Moon Museum (02:08:28) – Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, David Novruss, Robert Rauschenberg, and John Chamberlain created artwork that was snuck onto Apollo 12 mission to the moon on a ceramic tile
• WWI corsets conservation (02:10:48) – During World War I, the US government urged women to stop buying corsets to conserve metal, saving 28,000 tons of metal—enough to build two battleships
• No straight lines (02:11:21) – There is no such thing as a perfect straight line; even laser beams curve when examined closely enough
• Freshwater fish urination (02:12:06) – Freshwater fish urinate almost non-stop because they can’t kegel; they lack the muscles to control urination
• Willie Nelson fire rescue (02:14:03) – In 1969, Willie Nelson ran into a burning house to save two things: a pound of weed and his guitar

Memorable moments during this portion:

• CJ’s business filing chaos (01:54:46-01:58:10) – CJ revealed he created “CJ Morgan Show Business Enterprises” while “blasted on ketamine” and served Bob legal paperwork as a joke, leading to extended riffing about DBAs, trademarks, and quarterly tax filings
• Sound effects war (02:13:32-02:15:20) – Extended segment where CJ kept playing sound effects poorly timed, frustrating the hosts, particularly during the Facts of the Day segment
• Soap debate (02:16:32-02:24:30) – Extended discussion about Dr. James Hamblin from Yale who hasn’t used soap in 5+ years, claiming it’s healthier for skin microbiome. Bob’s history of not washing his legs resurfaced.
• Sawyer’s sad entrances (02:29:35) – Matt compared Sawyer repeatedly entering and leaving the studio (seeing CJ in his seat) to a dog whose spot has been taken
• VR porn revelation (02:46:54) – Chewy casually mentioned he’s getting into VR porn and “can’t go back” to regular porn

Guests on the show:

• CJ Morgan – Main guest throughout this portion, co-host of “The CJ Morgan Show” afternoons 3-7pm. Constantly promoting his GoFundMe and Venmo (@TheCJMorgan) to raise money for show merchandise.

Facts of the Day from their segment:

• Oxford comma lawsuit (Maine dairy company, 2017) – 02:08:00
• Moon Museum artwork on Apollo 12 – 02:08:28
• WWI corset metal conservation (28,000 tons saved) – 02:10:48
• No perfect straight lines exist – 02:11:21
• Freshwater fish constant urination – 02:12:06
• Willie Nelson fire rescue (weed and guitar) – 02:14:03

Kick Out the Jams segment:

Gene Hackman death (02:25:25) – Update on the suspicious circumstances surrounding Gene Hackman and his wife’s deaths. The hosts discussed the scattered pills, dead dog in crate, and speculation about whether it was murder-suicide or double suicide.

Storage unit kidnapping (02:39:00) – Robin Deaton, 52, locked her 51-year-old boyfriend in a storage unit for days after an argument. She said “this is what you get” before locking him in. He was found dehydrated with scattered pills, and a dog was found dead in a crate. She faces attempted murder and kidnapping charges. National Domestic Violence Hotline mentioned: 1-800-799-SAFE.

Python murder plot (02:44:15) – Steven Glosser, 38, of Savannah sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for releasing a large python in his girlfriend’s home to eat her daughter. He also shot arrows into the door, set off a bomb, filled the house with dog feces, and planned to scalp the victim.

Predictions made during this portion:

• Gene Hackman case (02:26:38) – CJ and Bob predicted the couple will be back together in a week, joking about the pattern of toxic relationships

Summary

The final third of the Matt & Bob show opened with extended chaos as guest CJ Morgan, admitting he was “blasted on ketamine,” revealed he had created a business entity called “CJ Morgan Show Business Enterprises” and served Bob with mock legal paperwork. This led to a lengthy discussion about DBAs, trademarks, and quarterly tax filings, with the hosts teasing CJ about the administrative burden he’d created for himself. CJ repeatedly promoted his GoFundMe and Venmo accounts to raise money for show merchandise, claiming his boss would bet any donations “on black” at a radio convention in Vegas. The segment showcased CJ’s manic energy and love of sound effects, which increasingly frustrated the other hosts.

The show featured their “Facts of the Day” segment, with contributions from all hosts including interesting trivia about the Oxford comma lawsuit, Moon Museum artwork secretly placed on Apollo 12, and Willie Nelson rescuing a pound of marijuana and his guitar from a burning house in 1969. CJ struggled with the format since he couldn’t use his trademarked “Did you know?” phrase, leading to awkward phrasings. The segment was frequently interrupted by CJ’s poorly-timed sound effects, creating both comedy and genuine frustration among the hosts.

A major portion of the show focused on an extended discussion about body hygiene after Matt introduced research from Dr. James Hamblin of Yale, who hasn’t used soap in over five years. Hamblin argues that soap destroys beneficial skin microbiomes and that body odor concerns were largely invented by advertisers in the 1920s. This reignited past debates about Bob’s admission that he doesn’t wash his legs in the shower, with Bob defending the “car wash method” where soap runs down naturally. The conversation became increasingly absurd, touching on medieval hygiene, Renaissance Faires, and whether society could ever return to pre-soap standards.

The “Kick Out the Jams” news segment covered several disturbing stories, including the suspicious deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife (with scattered pills and a dead dog found in their Santa Fe home), a North Carolina woman who locked her boyfriend in a storage unit for days, and a Georgia man sentenced to 240 months for attempting to kill his girlfriend’s daughter by releasing a python in their home (among other violent acts). The hosts provided the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE) and emphasized that men can also be victims of domestic violence. Throughout these stories, the hosts balanced serious commentary with their characteristic dark humor.

The show concluded with continued promotion of a “spending blackout” protest for the day, challenging Bob to go without purchasing anything—particularly difficult since Fridays are his record-shopping day. The energy remained chaotic throughout, with CJ’s presence disrupting normal show flow, Sawyer making sad appearances in the doorway (his usual seat occupied by CJ), and Chewy casually revealing his venture into VR pornography. The hosts thanked La Plancha restaurant for their Food Friday appearance and signed off with their usual banter, CJ continuing to promote his afternoon show with co-host Sawyer from 3-7pm.