Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, January 27, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Can We Talk About the Weather
Dale rants extensively about building his house, focusing on frustrating details like arched doorways, attic access doors, and his wife’s early planning for furniture and closets. The conversation pivots to Daniel’s wedding transportation logistics, with Dale growing increasingly frustrated at Daniel’s passive approach to following up with offers. Dale shares an emotional story about discovering that Caroline Knapp, author of the recovery memoir he’s been listening to, died of lung cancer at 43 despite getting sober – which leads him to plead with Carissa to quit smoking. The segment ends with generational frustration aimed at Millennials’ lack of motivation.
Segments
- Show open and Dale’s house stress [00:00:05] — Dale discusses feeling overwhelmed by the house construction process, particularly after the electrical walkthrough where decisions had to be made on the fly.
- Building details and anxieties [00:04:08] — Dale vents about specific construction issues including arched doorways vs. square corners, and a structural issue he can’t discuss because Ashton Woods is a sponsor.
- Show topics and weather mockery [00:08:05] — The crew discusses what to cover on the show, with Bob sarcastically suggesting they spend time on the Northeast snowstorm coverage that’s dominating national news.
- Craigslist furniture hunting [00:10:07] — Dale complains about his wife looking for used home theater furniture on Craigslist, which he views as a place to ‘get murdered or get bedbugs.’
- Attic access door drama [00:12:00] — Dale explains the building code requirement for small attic access doors in bedrooms, which he finds ugly and disturbing. His sister suggested ways to camouflage them.
- Daniel’s wedding transportation saga begins [00:15:35] — Dale tries to get Daniel to proactively contact people who have offered wedding transportation, growing frustrated at Daniel’s passive approach to following up.
- More wedding transportation back-and-forth [00:26:00] — Extended discussion about van capacity, Jeff Carroll’s friend’s limo company, and Dale’s frustration with Daniel not taking initiative to call providers directly.
- Caroline Knapp story [00:33:40] — Dale emotionally recounts listening to Caroline Knapp’s sobriety memoir ‘Drinking: A Love Story,’ only to discover she died of lung cancer at 43 shortly after getting sober.
- Pleading with Carissa to quit smoking [00:38:32] — Dale uses the Caroline Knapp story to urgently beg Carissa to quit smoking, warning her about the dangers and expressing he doesn’t want to read her obituary in 10-15 years.
- Millennial work ethic rant [00:41:05] — Dale vents frustration about what he sees as lack of motivation in younger employees, criticizing both Carissa for not pursuing acting and Daniel for not being more proactive.
Text Line
- [00:26:03] Dale’s wife texted that she was on Steiner Ranch list, not Craigslist, for selling items — read by Dale Dudley Minor clarification during the house discussion
- [00:26:51] Dale’s sister Amanda texted telling him to ask Bob about the attic doors in the bedrooms — read by Dale Dudley Continued the conversation about the mini doors
Quotes
It’s no secret that I’m freaking out because this business is so unstable
Dale Dudley [00:01:14]
I’ve seen the most unbelievable lack of motivation in this building and it is generational
Dale Dudley [00:41:17]
I don’t want to sit and read your obituary in 10-15 years
Dale Dudley [00:43:07]
Part 2: Guns and Palin
The show covers several topics including police departments wanting Google to remove the Waze app’s police-reporting feature, Alex Jones’s endorsement of Sarah Palin for president, Dale’s experience being berated by an angry player during an online Call of Duty game, a former Fox 7 employee’s suicide at the Fox News headquarters, and a new Texas law allowing guns on college campuses. The hosts debate the implications of campus carry laws and discuss a 17-year-old girl shot by police in Longview.
Segments
- Commercial Break Debrief [00:00:01] — Dale talks about multiple topics discussed during the commercial break, including Houston real estate and smoking.
- Police Want Waze App Disabled [00:05:02] — Discussion of law enforcement campaign to pressure Google to remove police location feature from Waze, claiming it endangers officers. Hosts are skeptical of the safety claims.
- Texas Football Recruiting News [00:16:24] — Brief mention of quarterback Zach Gentry flipping from Texas to Michigan after Jim Harbaugh’s visit.
- Alex Jones on Sarah Palin [00:16:27] — Dale plays and mocks Alex Jones audio where Jones endorses Sarah Palin as a legitimate presidential candidate, contradicting himself by saying she’s not as smart as Ted Cruz.
- Carissa’s Civics Lesson [00:23:27] — Dale quizzes Carissa on presidential succession and checks and balances, revealing gaps in her knowledge about the Speaker of the House.
- Batman Mad at Dale [00:33:01] — Dale plays audio of an angry Call of Duty player (‘Batman’) berating him for poor gameplay, which Dale deliberately provoked by trolling.
- Former Fox 7 Employee Suicide [00:43:02] — Discussion of a former Fox 7 Austin employee who committed suicide at Fox News headquarters, claiming workplace bullying. Dale urges caution before rushing to judgment.
- Texas Campus Carry Law [00:48:35] — Debate about proposed Texas law allowing concealed weapons on college campuses. Hosts express concern about mixing guns with young adults, alcohol, and emotional volatility.
Callers
- Jack (Lindale) (regular) [00:56:00] — Called about guns on campus and the Longview police shooting Dale had to cut him short but was sympathetic given Jack’s difficult life circumstances from previous call
Quotes
Apps don’t kill people. People kill people, right?
Dale Dudley [00:15:02]
Palin’s a lot better than Jeb Bush? I don’t believe anything else you say.
Dale Dudley [00:18:35]
Nobody ever gets drunk or gets stupid on alcohol on college campuses. No.
Dale Dudley [00:50:52]
Part 3: Panic Room
This segment features an extended discussion with Dale’s longtime friend Doug Marshall (‘High Pockets’), who owns the Game Face Company and appeared on Shark Tank with Mark Cuban. The hosts, along with web producer CJ, mercilessly critique Doug’s confusing website design that separates products into ‘Sport Face’ and ‘Tattoo Face’ categories, making it nearly impossible for customers to find products. The conversation devolves into a hilarious roast of Doug’s business decisions, website navigation issues, and stubborn refusal to take advice from his own investors. The segment also includes a brief appearance by Austin Panic Room founders Leo and Robert, who discuss their escape room business.
Segments
- Sponsor Reads and Promos [00:00:00] — Opening segment with various sponsor advertisements for Chris Waters Realty, Jackson Hewitt, Planet Fitness, McDonald’s, Cool Sculpting, O’Reilly Auto Parts monster truck event, and others.
- Matt’s All’s Well Show Giveaway [00:08:30] — Matt promotes his new Tuesday show at Cap City Comedy Club called All’s Well, replacing Punch, with Chris Cubis as headliner. Four pair of tickets given away.
- 24-Hour Diners Discussion [00:12:30] — Brief conversation about 24-hour diners in Austin, with Daniel defending his earlier statement while the hosts list several examples like Kirby Lane, Magnolia Cafe, and Star Seeds.
- Austin Panic Room Guests [00:13:00] — Leo and Robert from Austin Panic Room visit the studio to discuss their escape room business in East Austin. They explain the concept, pricing ($20 per person), and how they got the idea from a trip to London.
- High Pockets Calls In [00:30:00] — Doug Marshall (Dale’s friend since 1977) calls to discuss potentially moving to Austin and his Game Face Company. Dale introduces him and their history.
- Game Face Website Destruction [00:33:00] — The entire crew systematically tears apart Doug’s confusing website design. They discover products are separated into ‘Sport Face’ and ‘Tattoo Face’ sites, making it impossible to find products. Most items are sold out, and the navigation is counterintuitive.
- Website Design Advice [00:42:00] — CJ and the hosts try to give Doug constructive advice about combining his sites, putting products on the front page, and simplifying navigation. Doug remains defensive throughout.
- Investor Frustration [00:50:00] — Dale and Bob, both investors in Game Face, express their frustration with Doug’s refusal to take advice, his failure to provide timely tax forms, and the company’s lack of profitability despite Shark Tank appearance.
- Buyout Offers [00:58:00] — Bob offers to sell his stake for $1,000, Dale for $5,000 (both having invested $30,000). The segment ends with continued mockery of Doug’s business decisions.
Guests
- Leo (other) [00:13:00] — Co-founder of Austin Panic Room, a UT business student from Plano who won a business competition trip to London where they discovered the escape room concept
- Robert (other) [00:13:00] — Co-founder of Austin Panic Room from Arlington, Texas, still in college, part of five-person founding team
- Doug Marshall (High Pockets) (caller) [00:30:00] — Dale’s best friend since 1977, owner of Game Face Company, appeared on Shark Tank with Mark Cuban, considering moving to Austin from Tyler, Texas
Callers
- Doug Marshall (High Pockets) (Tyler, Texas) (regular) [00:30:00] — Moving to Austin, Game Face Company business, website issues Extended 30-minute call turned into a brutal roast of his website design and business decisions, with all hosts and producers piling on to critique his confusing product categories and refusal to take advice. Despite being Dale’s oldest friend and the hosts being investors, Doug remained defensive throughout.
Text Line
- [00:52:32] Dale’s sister Karen texted suggesting the website should have a wholesalers link in the corner and the rest should be retail-focused — read by Dale Dudley Used as additional evidence that Doug’s website structure is fundamentally flawed
Quotes
I’m a racist. I thought anybody Asian was your new family.
Dale Dudley [00:14:50]
Way to go, Whitey. Way to go, my brother.
Matt Bearden [00:23:33]
Go jump off the Golden Gate Bridge.
Dale Dudley [00:35:57]
He’s never taken my advice on anything. It is anything.
Dale Dudley [00:46:43]
I’ll take a thousand dollar buyout right now.
Bob Fonseca [00:51:09]