Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, January 23, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Talking Behind Your Back
The show opens with Dale discussing his struggle with talking behind people’s backs, particularly regarding Daniel’s lack of engagement during a Cards Against Humanity game on the sideshow. Dale shares personal stories about his anxiety and paranoia, including waking up worried about his wife not being in bed. The hosts discuss why humans kiss (to build immunity), examine Daniel’s childhood leaf poem, and react to a fake vintage Facebook commercial.
Segments
- Show Opening and Talking Behind Backs [00:00:00] — Dale declares he won’t yell today. The hosts discuss taping the show before the official start time. Bob does the intro mentioning ‘backstabbing, backtalking.’ Dale becomes paranoid about ‘client hawking’ until Bob clarifies he means hawking products, not stealing clients.
- Cards Against Humanity Recap [00:02:13] — Dale explains they played Cards Against Humanity on the sideshow with custom cards made by CJ and Whitney. Daniel was checked out during the game, which Dale brought up before the show started, leading to Daniel overhearing them talking about him.
- Paranoia About Being Talked About [00:05:22] — Dale tells story about a former KOBJ host who was paranoid about people talking behind his back. Dale says he doesn’t mind when people talk about him because it’s human nature. Daniel pushes back saying context matters and he doesn’t communicate well when he’s bothered.
- Dale’s Sobriety and Self-Discovery [00:11:43] — Dale discusses not drinking for weeks, not checking Twitter, and getting to know himself after 35 years of drinking. He talks about his obsessive tendencies and panic attacks he used to have about his wife leaving.
- Paranoia Story From Last Night [00:14:23] — Dale tells story of his wife going out to a ‘social club’ and him waking up at 11pm, panicking that she wasn’t in bed. He checked the Find Your Friends app, only to discover she was home cleaning while everyone slept.
- Aaron Calls About Dr. Zim’s Elixir [00:23:36] — Caller Aaron says he bought Dr. Zim’s elixir (audiobook Dale narrated) and loves it. Dale discusses the book and how it’s available on Audible, iTunes, and Amazon. It’s 10 hours long and took Dale 10 months to complete.
- Why Do We Kiss? [00:27:26] — Dale reads article explaining kissing evolved to spread cytomegalovirus in small doses before pregnancy, building immunity in women. This protects unborn babies from serious birth defects. The hosts discuss dog licking behavior versus human kissing.
- Daniel’s Childhood Leaf Poem [00:36:37] — Daniel shares a leaf-shaped poem he wrote in third grade in 1991 called ‘The Wildlife of Being a Leaf.’ Dale reads it aloud, struggling with Daniel’s creative spelling. The story follows a leaf falling from a tree, landing in a lake, getting scared, then returning to a pile by the mother tree.
- Fake Vintage Facebook Commercial [00:41:00] — Dale plays a parody commercial styled like a 1990s AOL ad, but for Facebook. It shows people learning about ‘The Facebook’ with operators, phone lines, and mailed photographs. Carissa initially falls for it before realizing it’s a spoof.
Callers
- Aaron [00:23:36] — Called to say he bought Dr. Zim’s elixir audiobook and loves it Dale was pleased and discussed the book’s availability and length. Made Dale feel good on a Friday.
- Susan [00:34:43] — Called to explain why dogs lick people’s faces – instinct from puppies expecting mother to regurgitate food Dale joked this is how Susan fed her children. Brief call with information about dog behavior.
Quotes
We’re entitled to talk about you behind your back. That’s human nature.
Dale Dudley [00:05:44]
I’ve been drinking for 35 years. I don’t think I know who I really am.
Dale Dudley [00:13:23]
I go, oh great. There she goes. She did it. She met somebody.
Dale Dudley [00:21:29]
Part 2: Why do we kiss
The crew discusses serious topics including journalist Barrett Brown’s sentencing for linking to hacked documents and government surveillance, alongside lighter moments. Carissa posts a heartfelt Facebook message about loving her job, which the hosts mercilessly mock. Daniel and Matt have tension over Daniel’s apparent lack of engagement. The show covers Mini God Squad items: a boy who recanted his ‘heaven’ story, a Saudi cleric’s fatwa against snowmen, and Pat Robertson’s claim that miracles happen more in uneducated countries. Carissa continues dealing with stomach issues.
Segments
- Opening – Daisy Duck nickname [00:00:00] — Dale jokes about Carissa sharing her workplace stories. Teasing about the upcoming show content.
- Carissa’s sappy Facebook post [00:01:41] — Dale reads Carissa’s heartfelt Facebook post about loving her job and co-workers. The crew mocks it mercilessly, suggesting it’s damage control for getting everyone sick.
- Shelf life discussion [00:04:02] — Brief exchange about bosses telling Dale the show has a three or four year shelf life. Daniel asks about ticker sound effects.
- Barrett Brown sentencing [00:06:56] — Dale discusses Texas journalist Barrett Brown sentenced to 63 months for linking to hacked Stratfor documents. Matt is uncomfortable discussing Stratfor. Leads to talk about government surveillance and the PBS special ‘United States of Secrets.’
- My Vagina song [00:23:56] — Daniel plays his song creation using audio of the Czech woman from the Fleshlight factory saying ‘my vagina.’
- Breaking and Entering family video [00:24:31] — Daisy brought a video from a family they helped but it can’t be played due to cursing and no DVD player.
- Austin market size argument [00:25:56] — Extended debate about whether Austin is a top 20 city, what makes a major city (diners, mass transit, pro sports), and Texas cities in the top 20.
- Man dies in sauna [00:38:39] — Dale discusses the 68-year-old Florida man who died when a malfunctioning sauna roasted him to death. His daughter found him unrecognizable. Leads to discussion of saunas vs. steam rooms.
- Mini God Squad – Heaven book recantation [00:44:02] — The boy who wrote the bestselling ‘I went to Heaven’ book admits he lied for attention and now says only the Bible is truth.
- Mini God Squad – Snowmen fatwa [00:48:26] — Saudi cleric issues fatwa against building snowmen, calling them sinful representations of humans.
- Mini God Squad – Pat Robertson on miracles [00:50:57] — Pat Robertson explains miracles happen more in Africa because people there are ‘simple’ and ‘humble’ unlike educated Americans who know about evolution.
- Mini God Squad – Charlie Hebdo justification [00:52:33] — Brian Fischer suggests Charlie Hebdo deaths might be justified because they took God’s name in vain, violating the Ten Commandments.
Recurring Bits
- The Worst of Dudley and Bob [00:01:41] — Carissa’s Facebook post praising the show becomes fodder for mockery
Guests
- Daisy (other) [00:00:06] — Audience member, works with ‘angry crusty old ladies,’ has fiancé, brought Breaking and Entering video
Quotes
This is not the rule of law. This is a rule of law enforcement.
Dale Dudley [00:08:33]
Blindly following your leaders is the least patriotic thing you could possibly do
Dale Dudley [00:16:29]
Austin is not a urban city. It’s getting there.
Dale Dudley [00:30:00]
So god’s looking for uneducated people. Yeah
Dale Dudley [00:52:11]
Part 3: Flying Airplanes
The final part of the show takes a somber turn when caller Jack from Lindale shares that he lost all three of his children in a house fire in 1979 caused by his estranged wife leaving candles burning. The conversation profoundly affects Dale and the crew. Earlier segments covered misophonia (hatred of chewing/crunching sounds), Austin’s new hands-free driving law, a Georgia man ticketed for eating a burger while driving, and crosswind airplane landings. Guest Shane Hill promotes his ‘Beers and Tears’ chili cook-off fundraiser supporting burn victims and PTSD sufferers.
Segments
- Misophonia and Ice Crunching [00:00:00] — Dale experiences misophonia (hatred of certain sounds) when Bob crunches ice during the break. He discusses how chewing sounds trigger anger and disgust, particularly with crunchy foods.
- Austin Hands-Free Driving Law Takes Effect [00:12:34] — Discussion of Austin’s new ordinance banning handheld electronic devices while driving. Dale expresses frustration that there are immediate signs for this law but none for the long-standing left-lane law.
- Eating While Driving Ticket [00:14:04] — News story about a Georgia man ticketed for eating a cheeseburger while driving under distracted driving laws. Debate ensues about whether this should be illegal.
- Dale’s Fight with State Senator [00:17:03] — Dale recalls getting into an argument with Kevin Eltife (now a Texas state senator) at a party in the 1980s when Dale was DJing with his company ‘Trans Jam.’
- Medical Marijuana Bill [00:26:27] — Dale discusses Kevin Eltife’s proposed legislation to allow medical marijuana oil for children with certain forms of epilepsy, critiquing the GOP’s stance on cannabis.
- Crosswind Airplane Landings [00:34:03] — Extended segment watching videos of planes landing sideways in crosswinds at Birmingham Airport. Dale explains the technique from his pilot training experience.
- Jack’s Devastating Story [00:43:11] — Caller Jack from Lindale calls about Tyler toll roads, then reveals he lost all three children in a 1979 house fire caused by his estranged wife leaving 13 candles burning while looking for a boyfriend. The story profoundly affects the entire crew.
- Shane Hill Chili Cook-Off [00:52:34] — Shane Hill, who was burned when a plane hit the IRS building in 2010, promotes his ‘Beers and Tears’ chili cook-off fundraiser benefiting burn victims and PTSD sufferers, happening the next day in Hutto.
Guests
- Shane Hill (other) [00:51:11] — Burn victim from 2010 IRS building plane attack, promoting his charity chili cook-off fundraiser
Callers
- Matt (caller about beer commercials) [00:05:47] — Misophonia triggered by beer commercial sounds – the pop-top and pouring sounds Brief call, Dale thanks him and moves on
- Donnie (regular) [00:06:26] — Called about Asian soup-slurping etiquette Gets mocked for constantly bringing up his girlfriend and Asian cultural facts. Bob tells him ‘you’re out of your element’ and they hang up on him
- Jason [00:09:21] — Called about ASMR Brief mention, doesn’t develop into substantial conversation
- Jack (Lindale (near Tyler, Texas)) [00:43:11] — Initially called about Tyler toll roads, then revealed he lost all three children in a 1979 house fire The most emotional moment of the show. Jack’s story about losing his three children when his estranged wife left 13 candles burning while looking for a boyfriend profoundly affects Dale and the crew. Dale tells him to call back and identify himself as ‘Jack from Lindale’ in the future
Quotes
There’s nothing more gruesome than hearing someone eat an apple, carrot, or sandwich
Dale Dudley [00:00:27]
Anyone over the age of 60 no longer should have a driver’s license
Dale Dudley [00:13:02]
I guarantee myself I will see them again in heaven when I die
Jack (caller) [00:46:06]
I told him my story, he cried and said ‘I never knew how lucky I was’
Jack (caller) [00:50:23]