Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, January 28, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Schooling the Bobfather
The show opens with Dale, Bob, and Matt debating their musical childhoods after Bob criticizes their taste in pop music. What starts as Dale admitting his first exposure to Led Zeppelin was a late-era song spirals into an extended segment where Dale and Matt mock Bob’s claim to being a rocker by playing wimpy Paul McCartney songs. Multiple callers weigh in on the music debate. The segment reveals the hosts’ very different upbringings – Bob in a military family with access to rock, Dale in strict Church of Christ small-town Texas, and Matt in a single-parent household with limited exposure to music.
Segments
- Show Open – Technical Issues and Banter [00:00:04] — Dale struggles with buttons while Bob does his opening announcements. Discussion of the countdown clock on the door referencing their contract situation.
- Nobody Called Today [00:08:25] — Dale references the country song ‘Nobody’ by Sylvia, which triggers a discussion about knowing obscure one-hit wonders and what information their brains store.
- Bob’s Musical Superiority [00:11:05] — Bob criticizes Dale and Matt for knowing Juice Newton and country music, claiming he was always cooler and listened to Led Zeppelin. This kicks off the main segment.
- Schooling the Bobfather Begins [00:14:01] — Dale explains his Church of Christ upbringing where rock music and dancing were forbidden. His introduction to Led Zeppelin was the late-era song from ‘In Through the Out Door,’ not their classic albums.
- Paul McCartney Rocker Debate [00:16:05] — Bob claims Paul McCartney was a rocker and revolutionized bass playing. Dale and Matt begin playing wimpy Paul McCartney songs like ‘Let Em In’ and ‘Say Say Say’ to mock him.
- Matt’s Musical Upbringing [00:25:57] — Matt reveals his introduction to Led Zeppelin was Robert Plant’s solo hit ‘Big Log.’ He grew up thinking rock and roll was just Kiss, Elvis, and Tom Jones because he had no stereo and his mother only played Air Supply, ABBA, Anne Murray, and Barry Manilow.
- Chris Layton Call Story [00:29:11] — Dale shares that Stevie Ray Vaughan’s drummer Chris Layton called him while driving from LA, fresh from a session with Stephen Stills. Dale is frustrated Chris did Bill Burr’s podcast but not theirs.
- Caller Roxy from Tyler [00:29:18] — Roxy calls from Israel (Matt correctly guesses her old location was Lago Vista) to confirm Dale’s description of growing up in Tyler, Texas where Green Acres Baptist Church dictated everything.
- More Paul McCartney Mockery [00:31:14] — The hosts continue playing Paul McCartney’s poppiest songs including ‘Ebony and Ivory’ while Bob insists McCartney was a revolutionary musician. Callers weigh in on both sides.
Callers
- unnamed bull rider [00:21:37] — Defended Bob being crazy for dissing Buddy Holly, Fats Domino, and Patsy Cline as his parents’ music Dale teased him about his voice sounding like helium, brief exchange about his 17 years riding bulls
- Dylan [00:22:30] — Called to complain about another station’s ‘single Austin girl’ song and gave shout out to iron workers local 482 Brief call, hosts don’t engage much with the topic
- Roxy (Israel (formerly Lago Vista)) (regular) [00:29:11] — Called from Tyler, Texas originally to confirm Dale’s story about Green Acres Baptist Church controlling everything in Tyler Matt impressively guessed her former location was Lago Vista. She confirmed the Tyler radio station (96X) is now better after being boosted
- Cindy [00:31:14] — Called to criticize Bob for claiming Wings was rock music, referenced McCartney’s own ‘Silly Love Songs’ Bob got defensive and told her to ‘do her homework’ about Paul McCartney’s contributions to music
- Donnie (regular) [00:38:02] — Came to Bob’s defense for one Wings song: ‘Helen Wheels’ (caller said ‘Hell on Wheels’ incorrectly) Dale asked if Donnie would ever have a call that wasn’t stupid, brief exchange
- Andre [00:44:05] — Called to say 70s Scorpions with Uli Jon Roth ruled, and that Paul McCartney post-Beatles songs were silly Brief call agreeing with Dale and Matt’s side of the argument
Text Line
- [00:21:12] Text saying Bob doesn’t like their music because you can’t play that kind of crap in a Butch Cooley collection Corvette — read by Bob Fonseca Bob read it aloud, brief joke about the reference
Quotes
Enjoy it while you can – does he not remember what it was like to be on air?
Dale Dudley [00:07:28]
Can we just announce Bob, you were always cooler than everyone else.
Dale Dudley [00:11:35]
I think my dad saved my life by being in the military.
Bob Fonseca [00:30:26]
He played it with his vagina!
Dale Dudley [00:33:00]
Part 2: Epic Political Rant
Dale delivers an extended, heated political rant about the Texas legislature attempting to defund the Public Integrity Unit that investigates government corruption, calling it a criminal conspiracy to eliminate oversight. He also discusses Laura Presley’s continued election challenges, a proposed Religious Freedom Act that would legalize discrimination, and Rick Perry’s ongoing legal case. The segment ends with disturbing news stories including a woman drowning a puppy at an airport and homemade sex dolls.
Segments
- Christopher Titus Preview and Mark Knopfler Tickets [00:00:19] — Dale announces Christopher Titus is coming in later and mentions giving away Mark Knopfler tickets for September 25th at Moody Theater.
- Beatles Metal Debate Continues [00:01:10] — Caller Fred defends Bob’s position that the Beatles invented heavy metal, citing Taxman, She Said She Said, and Helter Skelter before his phone cuts out.
- Twitter War Between Sports Reporters [00:02:06] — Dale discusses a brutal Twitter exchange between UT reporter Jeff Ketchum and A&M reporter Billy Lucci involving accusations about journalistic integrity and partying with underage players.
- Bob’s Heating Commercial Controversy [00:07:14] — Caller Willie questions how Bob got an ARS heating commercial when he won’t turn on his heater at home. Dale warns against making it ‘pick on Bob day.’
- Laura Presley’s Continued Election Challenges [00:08:16] — Dale updates that Laura Presley, who lost a City Council runoff by 1,200 votes, has had two complaints dismissed by the Texas Secretary of State but plans to file more.
- Rick Perry’s Felony Case Continues [00:11:03] — Dale reports that a GOP judge ruled Rick Perry’s abuse of power case will proceed after dismissal attempts failed, though Perry’s team immediately filed another appeal.
- Legislature Attempts to Defund Public Integrity Unit – EPIC RANT [00:12:00] — Dale launches into a massive political rant about the Republican legislature proposing a $0 budget for the Public Integrity Unit investigating government corruption, calling it a criminal conspiracy to eliminate oversight while the attorney general himself is under investigation.
- Jane Nelson on Public Integrity Unit [00:16:13] — News clip of Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson saying the Public Integrity Unit is ‘too political’ to be in Travis County, which Dale mocks relentlessly.
- Religious Freedom Act Debate [00:23:25] — Dale discusses proposed Texas legislation that would allow business owners to refuse service based on religious beliefs, potentially even allowing EMTs to refuse treatment to gay people.
- Language Policing and Microaggressions [00:28:10] — Discussion of Benedict Cumberbatch using ‘colored actors’ instead of ‘actors of color’ and Dale’s rant against the culture of microaggression complaints and language policing.
- Dale’s T-Shirt Collection [00:39:00] — Dale discusses his wife wanting him to get rid of decades of station promotional t-shirts. Listeners suggest making a quilt, which Dale rejects as too depressing.
- Carissa’s Bad Day [00:43:57] — Carissa reveals she’s in a terrible mood, thinks her boyfriend hates her, and has been sick with diarrhea, making her ‘miserable to be around.’
- Airport Puppy Drowning Story [00:45:42] — Dale tells ‘the worst story of the year’ about a Florida woman who drowned a two-week-old puppy in an airport bathroom toilet after being denied boarding with five dogs.
- Homemade Sex Dolls [00:50:29] — Dale shows the cast disturbing photos of DIY sex dolls people have made, including one built around a skeleton that everyone calls evidence of a murderer.
Callers
- Fred [00:01:10] — Defending Bob’s position that the Beatles invented heavy metal His phone connection broke up mid-call, cutting short his examples
- Willie [00:07:23] — Questioning how Bob got a heating commercial when he won’t turn on his heater Dale warned against making it ‘pick on Bob day’ and the call was kept brief
- Lance [00:23:29] — Praising Dale’s political rants and requesting a debate with Jeff Ketchum Dale agreed he could tear apart conservative radio but wouldn’t face them; Lance also thanked Dale for recommending the Frontline documentary
Text Line
- [00:07:14] Asked Dale about the heating commercial Bob does — read by Unknown Led to caller Willie bringing up the same topic, questioning Bob’s credibility
Music
- Foreigner — Dale mentions buying the Foreigner 4 album as a teenager; ‘Feeling Down and Dirty’ plays
Quotes
I’m a critical thinker and a free thinker. I will never be part of a party.
Dale Dudley [00:13:56]
We have a bunch of criminals making themselves an island that they can’t be touched.
Dale Dudley [00:14:17]
Hey foxes, can I trust you this one time to watch my hens?
Dale Dudley [00:14:44]
If you bring up guns, that’s just dummies that get sidetracked with guns.
Dale Dudley [00:18:56]
You fake patriots. Fake! You’re fake!
Dale Dudley [00:19:59]
Part 3: Marijuana Debate and More
The final part of the 2015-01-28 show features a phone interview with comedian Christopher Titus, who got lost trying to reach the studio and apologizes for missing his in-studio appearance. The hosts spend significant time comforting Carissa, who is upset about a fight with her boyfriend and feeling overwhelmed by health issues. Dale plays numerous sad songs that make her cry harder while offering relationship advice. The segment also includes discussions about Nancy Grace debating marijuana legalization, Texas toll road billing problems, proposed religious freedom legislation in Texas, and political correctness in media.
Segments
- Show Opening and Pat Robertson Reverse Mortgage [00:00:00] — Dale wishes happy birthday to Dave in the Cave, now a radio host in Killeen. The hosts discuss Pat Robertson advising elderly viewers to get reverse mortgages to continue donating to his ministry.
- Mia Khalifa Discussion [00:01:35] — Dale mentions Mia Khalifa, the highest-paid porn star receiving death threats from religious extremists in Lebanon.
- Texas TxTag Toll Problems [00:07:00] — The hosts play a KXAN news report about ongoing TxTag billing problems. Bob shares his personal experience being charged incorrectly despite having active TxTag accounts. Customers cannot reach anyone by phone and are charged late fees for the system’s errors.
- Christopher Titus Lost [00:13:00] — Christopher Titus calls in from his car, completely lost trying to find the studio. He ended up at an adult bookstore on South I-35 instead of North. The hosts plug his Friday shows at the Stateside Theater and reschedule for another time.
- Nancy Grace Marijuana Debate [00:14:30] — Dale plays clips of Nancy Grace debating Dr. Drew and others about marijuana legalization. Nancy brings up cases of people committing violence after using marijuana, while Dr. Drew counters that prescription drug withdrawal may be the actual cause.
- Carissa’s Relationship Crisis [00:19:45] — Carissa breaks down crying because her boyfriend isn’t responding to her texts after a fight. The hosts spend extensive time counseling her about codependency, not trying to control others’ feelings, and taking care of herself first. Dale plays increasingly sad songs that make her cry harder.
- Sad Songs Montage [00:38:00] — Dale torments Carissa by playing a series of heartbreak ballads including songs by James Blunt, Lionel Richie, and the Commodores while she’s crying about her relationship.
- More Relationship Advice [00:46:00] — Bob and Dale continue advising Carissa that she needs to sleep, eat properly, and stop making the relationship her entire identity. They explain her exhaustion from being sick is affecting her mental state and the relationship.
- Christopher Titus Apology [00:50:00] — Daniel reports that Titus called the office to apologize extensively for missing the show and promises to make it up to them.
- Texas Religious Freedom Legislation [00:52:00] — Dale plays a KXAN report about proposed Religious Freedom Act legislation that could allow business owners to refuse service based on religious beliefs. The hosts are outraged that this could codify bigotry and allow discrimination against LGBT people.
- Political Correctness Discussion [00:55:00] — The hosts discuss Benedict Cumberbatch being criticized for saying ‘colored actors’ instead of ‘actors of color’ while defending black actors in Britain. They lament the rise of offense culture and language policing.
Guests
- Christopher Titus (comedian) [00:13:00] — Called in from his car after getting lost trying to find the studio; was scheduled for in-studio appearance to promote his Friday shows at Stateside Theater
Callers
- Lance [00:53:00] — Called to compliment Dale’s rants and suggest a debate between KLBJ AM and FM; also thanked Dale for recommending ‘United States of Secrets’ documentary Dale revealed that the whistleblower from that documentary was recently convicted on different charges related to Iran nuclear leaks
Quotes
If you’re a national show, I would have helicoptered in.
Christopher Titus [00:15:00]
Love and marriage and divorce is forever.
Christopher Titus [00:17:00]
You’re trying to make them responsible for your happiness, nobody wants that pressure.
Bob Fonseca [00:34:00]
You’re in our house now, so science doesn’t apply.
Nancy Grace [00:23:00]