🎯 TL;DR – Today’s Highlights
Matt Bearden preps for his colonoscopy while the crew explores Austin street origins (including the mystery of “chiropodist” Dr. Koenig), debates whether MC5 or Black Sabbath invented metal with guest Chuck from No Control Radio, and discovers their intern Rachel has never heard Matt or Bob acknowledge Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” exists. Plus: Gracie the $250,000 giraffe remains on the loose in Williamson County, a new FDA-approved drug promises to extend your dog’s life by 2027, and William Shatner might take his spoken-word heavy metal album on tour at age 90-something—because apparently every TV star from the ’60s was contractually obligated to release an album.
📻 First Hour Analysis 📻
🌭 Is it a Hot Dog Friday Show?
No, this is not a Hot Dog Friday Show! 🙅♂️ This is Thursday, June 25th, as confirmed multiple times throughout the broadcast (00:00:48). The guys were working through their Thursday morning routine. 📅
🍔 Food Items/Restaurants Discussed
- 🍕 Tony C’s Hill Country – Bob mentioned having pizza at the bar there last night (00:41:51)
- ☕ Coffee – Referenced multiple times, including in the Luke Bryan song discussion (00:36:40)
- 🌮 Tres Amigos – Bob/Matt joked about using their lavatories during his colonoscopy prep (00:05:52)
- 🥤 Go Lightly – The colonoscopy prep drink Matt has to start at 5 PM (00:05:25)
- 🍺 Alcohol/Cold Beer – Discussed as a staple of modern country music (00:25:80)
- 🥩 Red Meat – Mentioned as potentially causing the need for earlier colonoscopies (00:47:02)
- 🍜 Bone Broth – Matt’s been learning about it and trying it with Asian flavors (00:46:13)
📰 News Stories Discussed
- 🏥 Colonoscopy Age Lowered to 45 – Matt discussed that he didn’t realize the recommended age had moved from 50 to 45, and he’s scheduled for his colonoscopy tonight (00:07:16)
- 🦒 Escaped Giraffe – Brief mention of wondering if they caught a giraffe, possibly seen outside the Howard Theater in Taylor (00:39:28)
💥 Click Click Boom Segment
Matt ran through Part 2 of Austin Streets and How They Got Their Name (00:13:04):
- 🛣️ Sixth Street – Once rivaled Congress Avenue for commercial activity before becoming an entertainment district in the 1970s (00:14:23)
- 🛤️ 38th Street – An amalgam of two numbered streets with confusing half-numbers like 38½ (00:15:06)
- 🚗 Koenig Lane – Named after Dr. Joseph Samuel Koenig, a chiropodist (foot doctor), insurance salesman, and real estate developer who died in 1951 (00:16:29)
- 🐝 Bee Cave Road – The street name is singular “Bee Cave” not “Bee Caves” despite what some maps show (00:18:49)
- ✈️ Ed Bluestein Boulevard – Named after a Texas Department of Transportation leader who was on the first Longhorn football team to defeat Texas A&M in College Station in 1923 (00:20:00)
- 🦌 Moose Lodge Discussion – Matt talked about joining the Moose Lodge and creating “Bouncy Bouncy Fun Fun Fun” with blow-up slip and slides (00:21:39)
😂 Funny Moments and Memorable Quotes
- 🎤 “Yell syphilis!” – Opening technical difficulties moment (00:00:39)
- 💩 “Release the Chiropodist!” – The crew’s confusion over what a chiropodist does, with Chuy thinking it sounded like a monster (00:23:14)
- 🔥 “Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire is actually about that” – Bob joking about colonoscopy prep (00:06:08)
- 🎸 “I’m a rocked it man, rocket man” – Playing and mocking William Shatner’s spoken-word version of “Rocket Man” (00:28:40)
- 🎵 “Wake up, coffee, camo, wet line” – Mocking Luke Bryan’s ultra-simple country music lyrics (00:36:40)
- 📦 “Four people staring at me” – Matt’s frustration when no one looked up “chiropodist” after he spelled it out (00:18:02)
- 🎭 “I’m Ringo, I’ve got an oil in my pocket” – Chuy’s Ringo Starr impression (00:33:50)
- 📺 “Cranston’s daughter” – Bob referring to an actress by her famous father rather than her own name (00:08:33)
🎸 Bob’s Rock and Roll News – 5 Paragraph Summary
Bob Fonseca delivered his signature Rock and Roll News segment packed with industry updates and his trademark commentary (00:24:00). He opened by reminding everyone he’s “rock’s last great reporter” and has been in the rock game for a while, thanking Matt for acknowledging his hard work in keeping the show alive. Bob teased that there were so many projects, tours, and albums in the works that it was exhausting just to report on them all. He also promoted the work of his “crack staff of cub reporters” Rachel and Jackson, who would deliver Rock Junior for kids heading to summer school. 🎤
The legendary William Shatner was Bob’s first major story, recounting how Captain Kirk once sat in the studio and actually coached Bob through a live commercial spot (00:25:57). Bob shared the personal detail that Shatner told him “you can call me Bill” after their interview, though Shatner apparently didn’t appreciate being called “Bill” during the actual interview. The 90-something-year-old actor is now exploring the possibility of bringing his heavy metal album to the stage for live performances. The crew discussed Shatner’s cult classic spoken-word albums from the 1960s and 70s, playing a clip of his infamous “Rocket Man” performance that featured his dramatic, over-enunciated delivery. Bob explained that virtually every TV star in the 60s and 70s had to release albums, whether contractually obligated or not. 📺
Other headlines included a Beatles flute used on “The Fool on the Hill” selling for $30,000 at auction (00:32:13). The flute originally belonged to session musician Jack Ellery and was inherited by his son Brian, who decided to sell it hoping it would go to a musician who would actually play it. Bob questioned how anyone could verify it was the actual flute used on the recording, joking about checking DNA. Matt admitted he would have kept such a collectible, though Bob argued that £23,000 (about $30,000) was enough to justify letting it go for trips and experiences. 🎶
Shinedown’s crossover into country music sparked discussion when Bob reported their song “Searchlight” debuted at #54 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart (00:34:09). This led to an extended conversation about how country music has become the “money zone” for aging musicians, with Matt describing modern country as “kid music for adults” with overly pronounced lyrics about lakes, beaches, boats, alcohol, and trucks. They played a clip of Luke Bryan’s new song that literally listed daily activities like “wake up, coffee, camo, wet line,” which the crew found hilariously simplistic. Bob noted that front man Brent Smith is leading Shinedown’s country crossover, though Matt dismissed them as a “Creed wannabe act.” 🤠
The segment concluded with news that Jack White’s wife filed for divorce after just four years of marriage (00:37:33), Rush postponed their Fort Worth show to July 2nd due to travel delays from Mexico (00:42:10), and the rock supergroup Zwan (featuring Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins) is releasing albums with over 60 unreleased songs (00:39:43). Bob wrapped with a Rock and Roll Salute to Cory Dickie for his 40th birthday, sent in by his brother Cameron. Bob signed off reminding listeners to email him at [email protected] with requests and comments, noting that “rock and roll can save your life if you let it.” 🎸
🎤 Rock and Roll Shoutout/Salute
Yes! Cory Dickie received a birthday salute for his 40th birthday (00:43:24). His brother Cameron Dickie wrote in requesting the shoutout, calling Cory his “big brother from the same mother.” Bob acknowledged that “40’s the new 30” and called Cory a good man, though he joked about him being old now. 🎂
🎵 Bands Mentioned During Bob’s Rock and Roll News
- Star Trek/William Shatner (spoken word albums)
- The Beatles – “The Fool on the Hill”
- Elton John – “Rocket Man” (Shatner cover)
- David Bowie – mentioned re: “Space Oddity”
- Leonard Cohen – comparison to Shatner’s vocal style
- Tom Waits – comparison to Shatner’s vocal style
- David Cassidy – TV star who released albums
- Bobby Sherman – TV star who released albums
- The Partridge Family – TV show band
- The Dukes of Hazzard – cast member had hit
- John Travolta – from Welcome Back Kotter
- Rick Springfield – General Hospital star, “Jesse’s Girl”
- Will Smith/Fresh Prince – DJ Jazzy Jeff era
- Jamie Foxx – actor who had music hits
- The Four Seasons/Frankie Valli – aging performers
- Shinedown – crossing over to country
- Creed – comparison to Shinedown
- Luke Bryan – modern country artist
- Eric Church – country artist
- The White Stripes/Meg White – Jack White’s former band
- Jack White – solo career, divorce news
- Perfect Circle – supergroup mentioned
- Tool – comparison to Perfect Circle
- Smashing Pumpkins/Billy Corgan – Zwan frontman
- Zwan – supergroup reunion
- Rush – Fort Worth show postponed
- Blood, Sweat and Tears – CBS Records artist
- Paul Revere and the Raiders – CBS Records artist
- Bruce Springsteen – CBS Records artist
- Bob Dylan – CBS Records artist
📝 3 Paragraph Summary (Excluding Rock and Roll News)
The show opened on Thursday, June 25th with the hosts working through technical difficulties as Matt struggled with a cheap Amazon replacement cable for his headphones, leading to the memorable opening line “yell syphilis!” (00:00:39). The crew went through their elaborate starting lineup introductions for Chuy, Matt, and Bob, with Matt promoting Bob’s United States of Analog YouTube channel and encouraging listeners to subscribe and hit the notification bell. The conversation quickly turned to Bob’s upcoming colonoscopy, scheduled for that evening, with Bob already on a liquid diet and facing the dreaded “go lightly” prep starting at 5 PM. Matt and Chuy warned Bob about entering “every level of hell” that night, comparing it to Dante’s Inferno, though Bob remained relatively calm about the procedure. The discussion revealed that colonoscopy recommendations have moved from age 50 to 45, and Bob felt his doctor should have been more proactive in scheduling him earlier. 🏥
The show featured an extended “Click Click Boom” segment where Matt detailed Austin street names and their origins (00:13:04). He covered Sixth Street’s evolution from a major commercial hub rivaling Congress Avenue to its transformation into an entertainment district in the 1970s, eventually becoming dominated by “shot bars” focused on getting people drunk rather than entertaining them. The segment explored the confusing half-numbered streets like 38th and a half, Koenig Lane (named after a chiropodist/foot doctor who was also a real estate developer), and the singular Bee Cave Road versus the plural “Bee Caves” town name. A highlight was the crew’s complete confusion over what a “chiropodist” was, with four people staring blankly until someone finally looked it up to discover it’s an outdated term for a podiatrist. Matt also shared his experience joining the Moose Lodge on the east side and creating “Bouncy Bouncy Fun Fun Fun” with inflatable slip and slides, which the older members found too weird and goofy. 🏙️
Throughout the show, the hosts discussed reading habits, with Bob being the only regular fiction reader among them (00:09:04). Matt admitted struggling with fiction and having difficulty getting through academic papers, joking that the PhD paper about dark matter and gravity leaking from other dimensions made too many assumptions about the reader’s intelligence. Chuy shared that he relies on “golden books” versions of complex stories, admitting he went 40 years without fully understanding the plot of the original Star Wars movie until he found the children’s book versions at Target. The conversation touched on Cameron Crowe following Bob on Instagram, Bob’s recent read of Crowe’s book, and attempts to read Cormac McCarthy’s “Blood Meridian.” The show wrapped its first segment with discussions about Cap City Comedy Club’s August 6th live show, their fan base of procrastinators who wait until the last minute to buy tickets, and Matt’s experimentation with bone broth that he found boring without Asian flavors to doctor it up. 📚
🕙 Second Hour Analysis 🕙
🍕 Food Items/Restaurants Discussed
- Ojos Locos (01:01:59) – Matt mentioned they’ve been “ringing up a billion dollars a day” during soccer game showings 💰🍻
- Sonic (01:34:53) – Bob mentioned as an example of a job someone might work before getting married 🍔
- Hostess Cupcakes (01:10:04) – Bob mentioned possibly getting a “10 pack of hostess cupcakes” with candles for the birthday show 🧁
- Fudgy the Whale (01:09:57) – Referenced as a birthday cake option for the live show 🐋🎂
📰 News Stories Discussed
- Gracie the Giraffe on the Loose (00:55:44-00:58:00) – Williamson County Sheriff confirms the 3-year-old reticulated giraffe is still at large. Owner has deployed helicopters and posted a $5,000 reward (though the giraffe is worth $250,000). She’s considered safe from predators and has plenty of vegetation to eat. Matt said this has “the makings of the next Disney movie” 🦒
- Texas Education Changes (00:58:00-00:59:39) – Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval to remove world history from social studies and increase Texas history to be taught every year from kindergarten through 12th grade, with increased study of Christianity. Final approval expected the following day 📚
- NHL Expansion to Austin/Houston (00:59:42-01:00:35) – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced a six-month exploration agreement with the Friedkin family to investigate placing an expansion team in either Houston or Austin, with $3.5 billion committed to arena construction fees 🏒
- Gender Wage Gap Study (01:30:49-01:35:19) – St. Louis Fed study shows single men and single women earn almost identical wages their entire lives. However, married men financially surpass all women (married or not). At age 47 (peak earning year for men), married men average around $87,000 vs single men averaging around $50,000. This is called “the marriage effect” 💰💍
🔮 Predictions Made
- Bob Dylan’s Last Austin Performance (01:07:29-01:08:09) – Matt predicted that Bob Dylan’s show at the Moody Amphitheater on Monday could be his “last live performance in Austin.” Matt believes Dylan “may wrap up performing” because he doesn’t like performing anymore 🎸
💡 Interesting Facts Shared
- Every seven to nine years is considered a life phase (01:14:09-01:14:20) – There’s science behind every nine years being a phase in life 🔢
- 1960s perception of age (01:14:39-01:17:26) – Back in the late 60s, anything 30 and over was seen as old. People used to want to appear older because the only way to get respect was to be older, refined, and educated 👴
- “Don’t trust anyone over 30” (01:16:21-01:17:26) – The hippie saying existed because by 30 you were completely established with kids, a house, and had become part of the status quo rather than the rebellion 🌸
- Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate (01:17:04) – The character was probably in her late 30s, which was considered old and taboo at the time 🎬
- Inattentional Deafness (01:41:20-01:42:29) – Research shows your brain quietly throws away certain words before you even know you heard them. People are less likely to consciously hear negative words than neutral ones, even at the same volume. Even trained surgeons miss one in four auditory alerts in the operating room when focused on critical tasks 🧠
🎟️ Events & Things to Do
- Team USA vs Turkey Soccer Match (01:01:21-01:02:25) – Thursday night, with pretty much every place in the city showing the game 🇺🇸⚽
- Love Island Watch Party at Victory Lap (01:02:32-01:03:02) – Near UT campus, described as a place where “a bunch of horned up ladies” and “their gay friends” will be. Matt joked this would be a great place for single guys to meet women 📺❤️
- Sesame Street Live (01:04:18-01:05:45) – Saturday 6 PM at Austin City Limits Live at 310 Willie Nelson Boulevard. Matt warned parents they could easily spend $150-200 before even sitting down 🎭
- Music Under the Stars at the Bullock (01:05:45-01:06:10) – Saturday 7-9 PM, featuring Alejandro Escovedo. Family-friendly event on the green space outside the Bullock Museum 🎵⭐
- Luling Watermelon Thump (01:06:16-01:06:45) – Saturday, featuring watermelon eating contests 🍉
- Austin Oddities and Curiosities Expo (01:06:45-01:07:02) – Saturday all day, free admission. Jackson the intern said he might go to learn taxidermy 🦴
- Bob Dylan & Lucinda Williams at Moody Amphitheater (01:07:20-01:09:04) – Monday evening 🎸
📞 Phone Callers
- Someone texted in: “Colonoscopies are awesome. I don’t know about the actual process the weight loss is great but the loopiness the rest of the day from the drugs is incredible” (00:52:18) 📱
💬 Funny or Memorable Quotes
- “Give me the rose… I’ve taken, but the thorns are in my pants, girl” – Matt’s terrible pickup line suggestion for guys at the Love Island watch party (01:03:46) 🌹
- “You’ll spend 150 to 200 dollars before your family even sits in the chair” – Bob warning about Sesame Street Live costs (01:04:54) 💸
- “The B stands for butthole” – Matt joking about Mirabou B. Lamar’s middle initial (00:59:25) 😂
- “Old old? My parents are in their 70s” – Rachel, when asked about her parents’ age (01:13:27) 👵
- “I’m a miracle baby” – Rachel, explaining she was born when her parents were in their early 40s (01:13:37) ✨
- “I feel like it’s still 2000” – Rachel explaining her concept of time and age (01:12:08) 🕐
- “Science is stupid. You’re not gonna tell me what science is stupid” – Matt mocking modern anti-intellectualism (01:15:46) 🔬
- “Ice is a hassle” – Chuy, about having an NHL team in Austin (01:00:53) 🧊
- “When you say you’re in the same position you mean in the sex wing, dog?” – Matt to Chuy about being an ugly man who has to work hard (01:30:02) 😅
- “I hang out with him all the time. I forget that he is a skeleton” – Matt about Bob being 70 (01:25:35) 💀
- “Don’t ever confuse on-air Bob with off-the-air Bob ever” – Bob’s warning (01:25:48) 🎙️
- “Do do” – Chuy saying it twice, then having to apologize (01:42:39) 💩
🎂 Special Guests & Visitors
- Rachel & Jackson (The Interns) – Were in studio for an extended segment discussing age, Bob’s upcoming 70th birthday, marriage, earning potential, and generational perspectives (01:11:00-01:30:00+) 🎓
🎭 Recurring Jokes or Gags
- “You’ve just been in-Jack, dude” – The ongoing interjector sound effect played multiple times (01:02:42, 01:24:39, 01:42:19) 🔊
- Bob’s Age Reveal – Extended teasing and discussion about Bob turning 70, with the interns guessing his age incorrectly (01:22:40-01:26:00) 🎂
- Matt’s Colonoscopy Prep – Ongoing jokes about Matt’s upcoming colonoscopy procedure that evening, including Bob offering to video record it for the digital department (00:52:18-00:54:00, 01:08:54) 🏥
- Bob’s Dating Market Value – Asking Rachel if Bob “can still get it” despite being 70 (01:24:19-01:25:00) 😘
📋 Five Paragraph Summary
The second hour opened with continued discussion about Matt’s upcoming colonoscopy prep, with the crew joking about the unpleasant medication process and Matt threatening to video record the whole ordeal for the digital department. Bob gave his Chris Waters real estate plug, emphasizing the guaranteed home-selling system with flexible options and a success story about helping Roman and Nicky move in time for the school year 🏠💊
Matt then delivered Austin area headlines, starting with the ongoing saga of Gracie the three-year-old reticulated giraffe still on the loose in Williamson County. The $250,000 giraffe has only a $5,000 reward posted, and Matt joked this has “the makings of the next Disney movie.” He covered significant Texas education changes eliminating world history in favor of Texas history taught every year K-12, and the NHL’s six-month exploration period for potentially bringing a hockey team to Austin or Houston, though Chuy dismissed it by saying “ice is a hassle.” 🦒🏒📚
The crew then provided weekend event recommendations, including Team USA’s soccer match against Turkey, a Love Island watch party at Victory Lap (which Matt identified as prime territory for single guys to meet women), Sesame Street Live with warnings about expensive concessions, and various other Austin events culminating in a prediction that Bob Dylan’s Monday show at Moody Amphitheater could be his last Austin performance ever. The discussion revealed the show’s characteristic blend of practical information with irreverent commentary 🎟️⚽🎸
The highlight segment featured interns Rachel and Jackson discussing perceptions of age across generations. When asked when “old” starts, both said mid-50s, with Rachel clarifying her 70-something parents were “old old.” The conversation took a shocking turn when Rachel guessed Bob was 56, only to learn he’s turning 70 this summer – leading her to declare he looks much younger and noting he “can still get it.” The discussion expanded into marriage’s effect on earning potential, with Matt citing St. Louis Fed research showing married men average $87,000 at peak earning years versus $50,000 for single men, a phenomenon economists creatively named “the marriage effect.” 💰👴💍
The hour concluded with fascinating insights into generational differences in work ethic, family expectations, and brain science. Matt and Bob reflected on having military fathers who instilled strong work ethics despite being “annoying,” while Chuy acknowledged his family’s expectations were simply “graduate high school and work hard.” The conversation ended with research about “inattentional deafness” – the brain’s tendency to filter out negative words before we consciously hear them, even when played at the same volume as neutral words. This scientific finding contradicted decades of psychological theory suggesting brains prioritize threatening information, instead revealing we actively tune out negativity 🧠✨
🕛 Third Hour Analysis 🕛
🌭 Hot Dogs in Studio
No hot dogs were eaten in the studio during this portion of the show! 🚫🌭
🍔 Food & Restaurants Discussed
- Benihana – Discussed extensively! The hosts learned that restaurants like Benihana incorrectly use the word “hibachi.” 🍱 A hibachi is actually a brazier (open flame charcoal for heating), not meant for cooking. What Benihana uses is actually a flat metal tape/griddle, making them more accurately a “teppanyaki” restaurant! (02:20:40)
- The Drip – Mentioned as a lunch option (02:15:01)
- Cousin Louis – Another lunch option mentioned (02:15:08)
- Mr. Gatti’s – Referenced as the cheaper alternative parents would suggest instead of hibachi for birthdays! 😄 (02:21:43)
- Korean barbecue – Mentioned in the hibachi discussion (02:23:28)
- Mexican convenience stores – Matt discussed how Mexico now requires warning labels on unhealthy food, similar to cigarette warnings, showing sugar and sodium levels prominently on packages like Cheetos (02:24:56)
📰 News Stories Discussed
- Dog Longevity Drug 🐕💊 – A biotech company got FDA approval for a drug called “LOY-002” that claims to slow biological aging in dogs. It’s beef-flavored and targets a specific aging hormone. Expected on shelves by 2027! Large dogs like Great Danes and Mastiffs are the primary target since they have shorter lifespans than small dogs like Chihuahuas. The longest-living dog on record was an Australian cattle dog named Bluey who lived almost 30 years! (02:26:25)
- Mexico’s Food Packaging Ban 🇲🇽 – Mexico banned cartoon mascots, celebrities, and animated characters from unhealthy food packaging in 2021 to combat childhood obesity (02:24:44)
- Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Wedding Rumor 💍 – Streets around Madison Square Garden were filed to close from July 2nd to midday July 4th, sparking speculation about a potential wedding (02:31:34)
🧠💡 Interesting Facts Shared
- The Wicked Bible 📖 – A 1631 printing of the King James Bible that accidentally omitted the word “not” from “Thou shall not commit adultery” due to a Gutenberg press mistake! (02:22:05)
- UK Air Conditioning 🌡️ – Only 5% of UK households have air conditioning (compared to 20% in Europe overall). This makes sense because the UK is located much further north, though recent heat waves are changing the conversation (02:23:10)
- Hibachi vs Teppanyaki 🍳 – As mentioned above, the terminology used by restaurants is incorrect (02:20:40)
- Urban Dance Squad 🎵 – Matt remembered this obscure 90s band with the song “Deeper Shade of Soul” from the same era as Deee-Lite (02:13:46)
- Wham! – The band had an earlier album before their breakout success that didn’t go anywhere, including a song called “Wham Rap” that was influenced by the emerging hip-hop scene (02:10:02)
- Gibby from Butthole Surfers 🎸 – Used to be a DJ at the station until he got fired because he didn’t enjoy being told when to show up, when to leave, or having to be sober! (02:00:39)
🎸🎤 Kick Out the Jams Segment
Chuck, who runs No Control Radio (streaming 24/7) and hosts Midnight Metal (7pm-1am nightly), stopped by! 🤘 They discussed:
- Proto-metal origins and debating the first metal band (02:17:11)
- MC5 as potentially the first metal band – they were the first to use “motherf***er” in a song opener! (02:18:42)
- Hawkwind and how Lemmy left to form Motorhead based on the Hawkwind song of the same name (02:18:02)
- Mott the Hoople as an underappreciated band (02:17:37)
- Rainbow as a go-to classic recommendation (02:17:43)
- Chuck mentioned he also sings in a barbershop quartet and loves Broadway musicals despite being a metal guy! 🎭 (02:20:08)
🎵 Music Rating Segment
The interns (Rachel and Jackson) brought songs for the hosts to rate, and the hosts rated their taste! 🎧
Rachel’s Songs:
- Guilty Pleasure: “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry – A nostalgic childhood song for her. Matt and Bob had never heard it! 😱 Matt gave it an 8/10 as a guilty pleasure because “you should feel a little guilty,” while Bob gave it a 10/10 because “you should feel very guilty!” (01:53:43 – 01:59:01)
- New Discovery: Somber (S-O-M-B-R) – A newer artist with somber, emotional music. Rachel revealed Somber is coming to Austin in October and tickets are only $40! The hosts compared the sound to Benson Boone (who does backflips). Bob thought it sounded like a “Benson Boone knockoff” though Rachel insisted Somber is better! (02:02:56 – 02:05:51)
Jackson’s Songs:
- Old Discovery: “Pepper” by Butthole Surfers (1990s) – A Texas band that Matt and Bob grew up with! They reminisced about watching it on MTV’s 120 Minutes. Matt gave it an 8.5/10 for an old discovery, calling it a classic. Jackson revealed he was raised Catholic, so “all my pleasures are guilty!” 😄 (01:59:29 – 02:02:04)
- Guilty Pleasure: “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham! – Jackson unapologetically loves this feel-good song despite normally hating music that tries to make him happy! Bob noted it’s “basically Motown” and compared it to Martha and the Vandellas. The hosts then played “Wham Rap,” an early Wham! song influenced by hip-hop that most people don’t know exists – it’s about not having a job! (02:06:43 – 02:11:01)
The segment also included discussions of Deee-Lite (“Groove Is in the Heart”), Whale (“Hobo Humpin’ Slobo Babe”), and other 90s dance music! 🕺💿
📞☎️ Phone Callers
No phone callers during this segment! 📵
🎯 Predictions Made
- The Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce wedding is speculated for early July based on the Madison Square Garden street closures (02:31:34)
- The dog longevity drug LOY-002 should be on shelves by 2027 (02:27:05)
🎭 Facts of the Day Segment
Presented by Chuy! 🎉
1. Hibachi terminology – Benihana uses the wrong word; they should call it teppanyaki (02:20:40)
2. The Wicked Bible – 1631 Bible missing “not” from adultery commandment (02:22:05)
3. UK Air Conditioning – Only 5% of households have it (02:23:10)
4. Mexico’s packaging ban – Cartoon characters banned from unhealthy foods in 2021 (02:24:44)
🎊 Memorable Moments
- Bob’s bathroom break 🚽 – Bob was gone for almost the entire “Live and Let Die” song break, prompting jokes about his lengthy absence! (01:52:00)
- The intern music showdown 🎵 – When Rachel played Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” and literally none of the hosts had heard it before, despite it being a significant song from her childhood! Matt couldn’t believe someone would pick that as a guilty pleasure (01:53:50)
- Jackson being “pegged” 😳 – Matt accidentally used the word “peg” about Jackson, immediately caught himself saying “I heard it when I said it” and tried to take it back! (01:53:56)
- Bob’s brutal honesty 💀 – When Bob called Katie Perry’s song “landfill” and said if Rachel played it in her Jeep, he’d ask to “let me off at the next corner!” Rachel had to defend her music choice (01:56:13)
- Wham Rap revelation 🎤 – The discovery that Wham! had a whole earlier album with a rap song about unemployment that the hosts played, shocking everyone with its hip-hop influence and lyrics like “I may not have a job but I have a good time” (02:10:28)
- Matt’s post-dog freedom 🐕💔 – Matt admitted that while he loved and misses his dog who died in November, he also acknowledged the freedom of not having to arrange dog care for trips anymore. He joked that “if I know I’m dying…I want someone standing by with a gun to my dog’s head. We go together.” Dark but honest! (02:28:26)
- Frank Ocean’s jewelry business 💎 – Chuy casually mentioned that Frank Ocean is “making enough money selling jewelry for gay men,” which derailed the conversation briefly! (02:33:33)
📝 Five Paragraph Summary
The final hour kicked off with deep philosophical discussions about human nature and negativity 🧠💭. The hosts explored how people physically struggle to hear negative information, which explained why listeners might avoid news or criticism. They discussed how their show receives both positive and negative feedback, but the negative comments stick more – often arriving randomly on weekends from people who seem to be having a bad day. Bob compared this to Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders who receive brutal frame-by-frame criticism from fans online, making their own radio criticism seem tame by comparison. The conversation highlighted the modern struggle with social media feedback affecting everyone from radio hosts to waiters to professional cheerleaders! 😰
The show then transitioned into an epic music segment where the interns brought songs for evaluation 🎵🎧. Rachel surprised everyone by choosing Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” as her guilty pleasure – a song Matt and Bob had never even heard! Bob brutally called it “landfill” while Matt was gentler, ultimately rating it highly as a guilty pleasure “because you should feel very guilty.” Jackson redeemed things with Butthole Surfers’ “Pepper,” which the hosts knew well and appreciated. The segment expanded into exploring obscure 90s music like Deee-Lite, Urban Dance Squad, and Whale, with the hosts demonstrating their deep knowledge of proto-metal, dance music, and alternative rock history! 🤘💿
Chuck from No Control Radio stopped by to discuss metal history and the “Kick Out the Jams” philosophy 🎸⚡. The conversation dove into debates about the first metal band – was it Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, or MC5? Chuck advocated for MC5 since they were first to use explicit language and brought raw aggression. They discussed how Lemmy left Hawkwind to form Motorhead, obscure bands like Mott the Hoople, and proto-metal origins. Chuck revealed he’s not just a metalhead but also sings in a barbershop quartet and loves Broadway musicals, showing his diverse musical appreciation. The discussion demonstrated the rich Austin music scene’s depth and the importance of knowing musical history! 🎭🎶
Facts of the Day brought fascinating revelations courtesy of Chuy 🧠💡! Listeners learned that Benihana incorrectly uses “hibachi” terminology when they should call it “teppanyaki,” discovered the hilarious 1631 “Wicked Bible” that accidentally told people TO commit adultery, and found out only 5% of UK households have air conditioning. The Mexico food packaging discussion revealed how seriously that country takes childhood obesity, banning cartoon mascots and requiring huge warning labels on junk food – something Matt witnessed firsthand at Mexican convenience stores. These facts led to tangents about Korean barbecue, Mr. Gatti’s pizza, and childhood birthday traditions! 🍕🎂
The show wrapped with news about a revolutionary dog longevity drug and celebrity gossip 🐕💍. LOY-002, a beef-flavored pill that slows dog aging, received FDA approval and could be available by 2027 – primarily targeting large dogs like Great Danes who have tragically short lifespans compared to Chihuahuas. Matt shared his conflicted feelings about losing his dog in November, acknowledging both the grief and the unexpected freedom from pet care logistics. The Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce wedding speculation based on Madison Square Garden street closures provided lighter fare, with discussions about who would perform and what kind of spectacle two mega-celebrities could create. The hour perfectly balanced music geekery, scientific advancement, and pop culture in classic Matt and Bob style! 🎉✨