🎙️ First Hour Analysis 🎙️

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (12-02-2022)

Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?

• No explicit mention of “Hot Dog Friday” in this portion

Food items/restaurants talked about:

• 00:01:21 – Slots of Fun in Vegas – two hot dogs for a quarter
• 00:04:13 – McDonald’s – Matt discussing using the app for a dollar sandwich
• 00:11:39 – Perry’s restaurant – mentioned with Friday special, pork chop, black and blue bites, Caesar salad, Brussels sprouts
• 00:11:56 – Tyson’s Tacos
• 00:25:12 – Bobby Flay’s Burger Palace (Vegas)
• 00:25:24 – Gordon Ramsey Burger
• 00:25:24 – Bobby Flay’s Cut restaurant
• 00:25:48 – Wolfgang Puck (mentioned)
• 00:25:48 – Guy Fieri restaurant
• 00:25:51 – Tom Colicchio’s place (Vegas)
• 00:25:56 – Katz’s Deli
• 00:26:27 – Golden Steer (Vegas)
• 00:26:27 – Dave’s Hot Chicken
• 00:10:05 – DoorDash, Grubhub discussion about food delivery subsidies

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 00:14:59 – French court case: Mr. T vs Cubic Partners regarding forced team building activities and workplace culture (awarded $3,100 compensation)
• 00:18:20 – Boy’s dad arrested for DUI while wearing Raiders helmet, driving son to Vegas instead of birthday party (Los Angeles, October 26th, 12-year-old Aiden)

“Click Click Boom” segment:

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

Funny moments or memorable quotes during this portion:

• 00:00:01 – Opening banter about checking calendars and “pick up medicine”
• 00:02:02 – Chewy introduced as “future senator of the state of Texas” and staying at “Circus Circus”
• 00:04:23 – Discussion about McDonald’s line being 40 cars deep
• 00:06:00 – “I would never send a woman out to do a man’s job” followed by immediate regret
• 00:07:14 – Discussion about Chewy’s son having a gag reflex and needing special medicine preparations ($150 for unflavored liquid)
• 00:09:12 – “He had to have a penis reduction. We’ve all had to do it in the family.”
• 00:11:53 – Chewy’s “adventurous” ordering leading to terrible food
• 00:12:01 – Perry’s being called a “non-cheat meal” at 3,000 calories
• 00:13:58 – Movie production vs radio station food model discussion
• 00:19:00 – Raiders dad story with helmet while driving drunk
• 00:22:39 – Natalie’s boyfriend waiting outside jokes
• 00:23:23 – Chewy staying at different hotel than his family in Vegas (Harrah’s vs Bally’s)

Phone callers this portion:

No phone callers during this portion of the show.

Bob’s Rock and Roll News segment – 5 paragraph summary:

Bob Fonseca delivered his Rock and Roll News segment starting around 00:27:27, opening with breaking news from the Vinnie Paul estate regarding the reformed Pantera shows. The estate issued an official statement on November 30th, 2022, addressing controversy about upcoming Pantera performances. The statement acknowledged that there can never be a true Pantera reunion without Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell, both of whom have passed away, but emphasized that celebrating their legacy through live performances is the best way to honor them.

The estate announced that Charlie Benante from Anthrax will fill in on drums for Vinnie Paul, while Zakk Wylde from Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne’s band will take Dimebag Darrell’s place on guitar. These musicians were described as “very close friends and musical brothers” who will perform alongside original members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown. The shows are scheduled to kick off in December 2022 at the Hell and Heavy Metal Fest in Mexico and continue through 2024 with Metallica and other tour dates throughout North America.

Bob reported on an incident involving Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose at a show in Australia. Rebecca Howe claimed she was hit in the face by a microphone that Axl Rose threw into the crowd during the final song of the performance. She stated she was in the “diamond standing” section, not even right up front, when the microphone struck her on the bridge of her nose. The injury was significant enough that she thought her face had been “caved in,” and photos showed substantial facial bruising similar to being in a “Pier 6 brawl.”

In the “Rock and Roll News Junior” segment, Bob reported that the Backstreet Boys returned to the top of the charts for the first time since 1999. Their cover of Wham’s “Last Christmas” hit number one on Billboard’s adult contemporary airplay chart, marking a significant comeback for the boy band. Bob described the original song as one of his favorite Christmas tunes and encouraged young listeners to ask their parents to stream it on Qobuz or Tidal. This achievement came 25 years after their last chart-topping performance.

Additional news included Alter Bridge’s new album “Pawns and Kings” being named top rock album of 2022 at Audio Inc. Radio, though Bob admitted he didn’t understand much about this story. The segment concluded with rock and roll salutes to Bobby from Texas Gas for being a fan and turning on gas service, Adam Schuetz for running a marathon, and a late birthday wish to Shannon Camille. Bob signed off with his typical warnings to kids about staying away from drugs, reading books, staying in school, and maintaining 300 feet distance from Matt Bearden.

Rock and roll shoutout/salute:

• 00:34:38 – Bobby from Texas Gas (turned on Bob’s gas at his house and is a Rock and Roll News fan)
• 00:34:55 – Adam Schutz/Schultz for running a marathon
• 00:35:06 – Happy late birthday to Shannon Camille

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

• Pantera
• Anthrax
• Black Label Society
• Metallica
• Guns N’ Roses
• Alter Bridge
• Backstreet Boys
• Wham
• BTS (mentioned in comparison)

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

The show opened on a rainy Friday morning with Matt Bearden arriving late after deciding against waiting in a 40-car McDonald’s drive-thru line. The hosts discussed Chewy’s upcoming Las Vegas vacation, with Matt joking about budget Vegas activities like the old $2 craps tables at Slots of Fun. Chewy revealed he booked his family at Harrah’s while staying separately at Bally’s, leading to ribbing from the hosts about keeping distance from his family for “nefarious” activities. The conversation touched on Chewy’s meal plans including Perry’s pork chop lunch and his gambling weekend ahead.

A significant portion of the show focused on workplace dynamics and team building after Bob shared a news story from France. A Paris court ruled in favor of “Mr. T,” a former employee of Cubic Partners who was fired for refusing to participate in mandatory after-work team building activities at pubs that involved promiscuity and bullying. The court awarded him €3,100 in compensation, sparking discussion among the hosts about forced workplace participation. They debated whether team building should occur during work hours and be paid time, with general agreement that mandatory after-hours activities cross a line, though they acknowledged enjoying voluntary hangouts with coworkers they actually like.

Matt spent considerable time promoting the December 15th holiday special event at Cap City Comedy Club, which sold out in an hour. He announced the opening of their merchandise store at mattandbobmerch.square.site, offering pre-orders for two t-shirt designs including a “black ice” logo shirt and a Rock and Roll News specialty shirt. Most excitingly, Matt revealed he secured a major giveaway from Gishelli Labs in Florida – a complete audio system valued around $1,000 including a DAC, headphone amplifier, streamer, and quality headphones. The hosts discussed various other surprises planned for the event, emphasizing that nobody would leave empty-handed, though they kept many details secret to maintain anticipation.

⏰ Second Hour Analysis ⏰

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show Transcript (Second Third)

Food Items/Restaurants Talked About

Kanji (00:53:11 – 00:55:43)

• Named best new restaurant in 2022 by Eater Austin Awards
• Matt has eaten there twice
• Featured jerk chicken (described as very hot and good)
• Tres Leches dessert mentioned as must-order
• Not cheap but not super expensive
• Loud and vibrant atmosphere
• Diverse crowd noted
• Located at Seles Brewery

Con Todo (00:55:43 – 00:56:41)

• Featured cauliflower tacos
• Matt initially confused it with typical taco truck terminology
• Pictures looked “fantastic”

Toshikan (00:56:41)

• Won best omakase (chef’s choice sushi)

Alamo Drafthouse (00:56:12)

• Mentioned for their roasted cauliflower

General food mentions:

• Steak and eggs cooking discussed as essential skills (01:11:01)

News Stories Talked About

Kanye West/Alex Jones Interview (00:57:03 – 01:10:26)

• Kanye appeared on Alex Jones’s InfoWars show in Austin
• Kanye wore a mask during appearance
• Made pro-Nazi statements and said “I love Hitler”
• Alex Jones tried to give Kanye “off ramps” but Kanye rejected them
• Elon Musk banned Kanye from Twitter after he posted a swastika inside a Star of David
• Dan Solomon from Texas Monthly live-tweeted the event
• Hosts discussed Kanye’s mental illness and lack of support system
• Comparison made to other artists who died due to lack of people saying “no” (Tom Petty, Michael Jackson, Prince mentioned)

Texas Longhorns Basketball (00:50:40 – 00:51:47)

• Men’s basketball team ranked #2 in the season
• Beat Creighton (top 10 opponent)
• First time ranked this high since around 2009
• New coach mentioned

Funny or Memorable Quotes

00:49:11 – About marathon runner Adam: “Like the fat bastard he is.”

00:52:25 – Matt teaching Natalie the board: “Haven’t you ever given a golf lesson to a girl before?”

00:52:47 – “Most producers aren’t on the air.” / “And we’ve been making the same argument in this building. You should not be on the air. It’s too distracting.”

00:58:40 – Chewy on Kanye: “I just want you to shut up and make another album. And I hate that because it’s like telling LeBron to shut up and dribble.”

01:00:49 – Matt on Alex Jones: “Alex Jones came off as the voice of reason. That’s how bad it was.”

01:01:42 – About Kanye: “He said he hates every celebrity in Hollywood except for Ray J.”

01:06:14 – Bob on Bill Cosby: “Dad is great. He gives us the chocolate cake.”

01:10:19 – About transitioning from heavy topic: “I ain’t saying she’s a gold digger. No.”

01:22:42 – Caller Jason trying to explain how to treat a woman: “I’m married and I’m totally blowing this.”

Phone Callers

Adam (00:48:55 – mentioned, not on call)

• Listener running a marathon the next day
• Listens to podcast one day behind

Manuel (01:15:00 – 01:17:20)

• Suggested basic vehicle maintenance as adult skill
• Emphasized knowing how to change a tire

Rick (01:18:01 – 01:18:05)

• Suggested doing laundry as essential skill

Derek (01:18:17 – 01:20:48)

• Called about ironing and checking oil
• His brother lost multiple cars from not checking oil
• Vehicle mechanic/shade tree mechanic
• Got $500 speeding ticket in Hutto for going 70 in 55 mph construction zone

Jason (01:21:27 – 01:25:03)

• Regular caller who flirts with Natalie
• Married for 15 years
• Called about “how to treat a woman”
• Awkwardly tried to explain courting to Natalie
• Struggled when put on the spot

Unnamed caller (01:26:00)

• Suggested using turn signals/blinkers

Matt (01:28:42 – 01:33:20)

• Played Metallica trivia game
• Won by correctly answering “Seek and Destroy,” “Creeping Death,” and “One” (four times four minus 15)
• Mary was his opponent but hung up mid-game

Mary (01:28:54 – disconnected around 01:32:00)

• Female caller who was playing against Matt
• Hung up or got disconnected during game
• Possibly upset about “mansplaining” comment

Recurring Jokes or Gags

Natalie Learning the Board (00:52:12 onwards)

• Running gag about producer Natalie learning to run the audio board
• Chewy trying to teach her while stoned
• Multiple instances of mistimed audio cues
• Confusion about which buttons to press

Caller Jason Pursuing Natalie (01:21:27)

• Jason complained that Natalie always says “caller” instead of his name
• Hosts encourage him to “shoot his shot”
• Jason awkwardly tries to explain how to court a woman
• Hosts tell Natalie to “pretend he’s a customer at your bar”

Matt’s Potential Classic Car Purchase (01:17:40)

• Matt looking at a 1972 standard transmission car
• Mentioned specifically to upset Bob
• “Bob’s gonna kill Bob”
• Matt willing to put himself in financial crisis just to hurt Bob’s feelings

“This or That” Segment

Question of the Day: What Skill Every Adult Should Have? (01:11:00 – 01:26:20)

Hosts’ answers:

• Chewy: Cook steak and eggs (01:11:29)
• Matt: Receptacle level electrical work – changing light fixtures, understanding basic wiring (01:12:01)
• Chewy: Clean, especially bathrooms (01:13:19)
• Natalie: Agrees about bathroom cleaning being important for dating
• Matt: Iron a shirt (01:18:40)
• Bob: Doesn’t effectively know how to iron

Caller suggestions:

• Change a tire and basic vehicle maintenance
• Check oil
• Do laundry
• Use turn signals
• Treat a woman respectfully

Five Paragraph Summary

The second third of the show transitions from lighter topics to serious discussions about mental health and current events. The hosts begin by joking about listener Adam running a marathon, segueing into a celebration of University of Texas athletics, particularly the men’s basketball team’s #2 ranking and recent victory over Creighton. They then announce the 2022 Eater Austin Awards, with extensive discussion of Kanji winning best new restaurant, where Matt has dined twice and enthusiastically recommends the jerk chicken and tres leches dessert.

The tone shifts dramatically as the hosts tackle the previous day’s appearance by Kanye West on Alex Jones’s InfoWars show in Austin. The discussion becomes deeply personal, with Matt sharing his own experiences with bipolar disorder to provide context for understanding Kanye’s behavior. Chewy struggles with separating Kanye’s art from his increasingly troubling actions, admitting he can no longer defend the artist despite loving his music. The hosts note that Alex Jones, typically known for inflammatory rhetoric, appeared as “the voice of reason” compared to Kanye’s explicit pro-Nazi statements and declaration that he “loves Hitler.”

The conversation evolves into a broader discussion about mental illness, fame, and the lack of support systems for people in crisis. Matt draws parallels between Kanye’s situation and other artists like Michael Jackson, Tom Petty, and Prince who died because no one could tell them “no.” The hosts express frustration with America’s general neglect of mental health issues, noting that if Kanye weren’t famous and wealthy, he would likely be homeless and ignored. They discuss how people making money off celebrities often enable destructive behavior rather than intervening.

The show pivots to lighter fare with a “Question of the Day” segment asking what skills every adult should possess. Various callers and hosts suggest practical abilities including cooking steak and eggs, basic electrical work, changing tires, checking oil, doing laundry, and cleaning bathrooms. The conversation includes humorous anecdotes about dirty bachelor pads and the importance of bathroom cleanliness for dating prospects. Regular caller Jason attempts to impress producer Natalie by explaining how to “treat a woman,” but awkwardly reveals he’s been married for 15 years and has been out of the dating game.

The segment concludes with the “Synonym Toast Crunch” contest for Metallica tickets, where contestants must identify Metallica songs from synonym clues (like “Find and Break” for “Seek and Destroy”). Matt competes against Mary, who mysteriously hangs up mid-game, possibly after a “mansplaining” joke. Matt successfully answers multiple questions including mathematical clues (“four times four minus 15” = “One”) and wins tickets to both Metallica shows in Dallas. Throughout this portion, there’s an ongoing subplot of producer Natalie learning to operate the audio board while being trained by an admittedly stoned Chewy.

🕐 Third Hour Analysis 🕐

Analysis of Matt & Bob Show (12-02-2022) – Final Third

Food or restaurants talked about during this portion:

• 01:36:59 – Big Jay mentions Yard House and P.F. Chang’s near the new Cap City Comedy Club location
• 01:37:39 – Discussion of cheese curds and mojitos at chain restaurants

News stories talked about during this portion:

• 01:36:20 – COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on New York City, including empty streets, aggressive homeless population, and Black Lives Matter protests
• 01:46:30 – Property owner legal issues involving Cap City Comedy Club’s old location, with connections to Texas Attorney General
• 01:58:00 – Kanye West’s comments about Hitler
• 02:08:30 – Shane Gillis being fired from SNL
• 02:10:20 – Abortion rights/Roe v. Wade being overturned

Any interesting facts shared during this portion:

• 01:36:41 – During pandemic, New York at 9pm on Saturday nights in East Village was completely empty like “I Am Legend”
• 01:37:47 – Matt & Bob broadcast from an empty building during COVID – no security, no other staff present
• 01:39:12 – Big Jay got a “COVID deal” on a better apartment with an elevator for $13/month when everyone was leaving NYC
• 01:40:00 – Big Jay is turning 45 in a week (from recording date)
• 01:44:20 – NYC has charging towers on streets that are primarily used by homeless people
• 02:01:17 – Dan Soder impersonated Dave Chappelle to a Tucker Carlson documentary producer who thought she was contacting the real Dave Chappelle

Any memorable moments during this portion:

• 01:33:30 – Metallica song contest winner announced, contestant gets tickets to show plus blackened whiskey
• 01:48:00 – Big Jay recounts being pulled off stage by grabbing his ankle during a pandemic outdoor show, nearly causing serious injury on a six-foot high stage
• 01:48:40 – Story of confrontation with audience member whose sister kept claiming to be pregnant with a black baby and had an abortion, leading to brother attacking Big Jay
• 02:00:40 – Extended story about Lewis J. Gomez accidentally giving Dave Smith’s phone number to a producer who thought she was contacting Dave Chappelle, leading to Dan Soder prank call
• 02:04:00 – Story of playing Paris Hilton’s sex tape on monitors while she was in adjacent studio, then having her come on the show
• 02:07:30 – Woman sends Big Jay an article calling him a Nazi on Thanksgiving after he wished her happy Thanksgiving

Any guests on the show?

• 01:34:50 – Big Jay Oakerson (comedian performing at Cap City Comedy Club)

Were there any predictions made during this portion?

• 01:40:00 – Big Jay predicts he’ll move to New Jersey (not far from NYC) as he ages, saying “It’s a young man’s game” in New York City
• 02:08:50 – Reference to Dave Smith potentially running for president on the Libertarian ticket

5 Paragraph Summary:

The final portion of the show featured comedian Big Jay Oakerson as the main guest, discussing his return to Austin and Cap City Comedy Club after the pandemic hiatus. The conversation opened with technical difficulties as intern Natalie learned to operate the board, eventually getting Big Jay’s microphone working. The discussion quickly turned to the pandemic’s impact on New York City, with Big Jay describing the eerie emptiness of Manhattan at peak hours and the aggressive homeless population that emerged during lockdowns. He contrasted this with the hosts’ experience of continuing to broadcast from a completely empty building in Austin, creating a unique working environment.

A significant portion of the conversation centered on an incident where Big Jay was pulled off stage during a pandemic-era outdoor show. The story involved an increasingly confrontational audience member who kept making inflammatory statements about being pregnant with a “black baby” and having had an abortion, seemingly trying to provoke the crowd. When Big Jay made a joke in response, her brother rushed the stage and grabbed his ankle, yanking him off a six-foot high stage. The incident could have resulted in serious injury, and Big Jay reflected on how he had mentally prepared for someone trying to climb onto the stage but never considered someone would grab his feet and pull him down.

The most entertaining segment involved an elaborate prank on a Tucker Carlson documentary producer. Lewis J. Gomez had accidentally given the producer Dave Smith’s (his podcast partner) phone number when she had actually been asking for Dave Chappelle’s contact information. The producer sent Smith messages praising his SNL appearance, clearly believing she was communicating with Chappelle. Dan Soder then called the producer doing a Chappelle impression, spending ten minutes repeatedly praising Lewis J. Gomez and calling him “the closest thing I have to a brother,” while the producer desperately tried to discuss comedy and cancel culture.

The conversation delved into deeper territory regarding politics in comedy and cancel culture. Big Jay expressed frustration with being labeled as alt-right or Nazi-adjacent, noting the irony given that he’s Jewish. He emphasized that his role as a comedian is to entertain people during difficult times, not to be a political martyr or activist. The hosts and Big Jay discussed how the expectation for comedians to make political statements feels performative and inconsistent with their actual work. Big Jay recounted how an acquaintance sent him a hit piece article after he simply wished her “Happy Thanksgiving,” showing how some people prefer to believe negative press over their actual knowledge of someone.

Throughout the segment, the discussion touched on various cultural topics including streaming service subscriptions, homeless populations in major cities, and the balance between free speech and sensitivity in comedy. Big Jay emphasized that while he doesn’t want to hurt people, he also didn’t get into comedy to wage political battles. The conversation concluded with appreciation for the return to normalcy that Big Jay’s appearance represented – Cap City Comedy Club reopened in a new location, live comedy thriving again, and the ability for comedians and fans to gather without the restrictions that dominated the previous two years. Big Jay confirmed he’d be returning for Moon Tower Comedy Festival, with plans for the Bonfire podcast to broadcast all week from Austin.