Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Monday, February 2, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Emotional Super Bowl commercials
The day after Super Bowl XLIX, the hosts discuss the game’s dramatic ending (Seattle’s controversial pass play on the one-yard line) and review Super Bowl commercials. Dale admits he barely watched the game due to Cowboys disappointment. The show spends significant time analyzing the emotional tone of Super Bowl ads, particularly the depressing Nationwide ‘dead kid’ commercial and the heartwarming Budweiser puppy spot. Daniel reveals he got a new TV as a wedding gift, and the hosts try to locate security footage of him falling at Target. They also discuss a McDonald’s ‘pay with lovin’ promotion and play the number-one songs from each cast member’s birthday.
Segments
- Show opening [00:00:09] — Standard show introduction listing the cast and production staff on ‘Super Monday’ after the Super Bowl.
- Super Bowl reaction [00:01:14] — Dale admits he barely watched the game, tuning in only for the final series. Discussion of Seattle’s controversial pass play on the one-yard line instead of handing to Marshawn Lynch.
- Super Bowl ads discussion begins [00:02:08] — Dale notes Bob always asks about Super Bowl ads, so he put it on the rundown. Discussion of how depressing this year’s ads were.
- Cat petting revelation [00:06:18] — Matt reveals another person he knows also goes ‘cat petting’ at the animal shelter, and that the cat room was locked over the weekend.
- Number one songs on birthdays [00:09:01] — The hosts look up and play the number one songs from each cast member’s birthday: ‘Eye of the Tiger’ for Carissa (August 7, 1982), ‘All Night Long’ by Lionel Richie for Daniel (November 22, 1983), ‘My Prayer’ by The Platters for Bob (August 7, 1956), ‘Tossin’ and Turnin” for Dale (1961), and ‘Brand New Key’ by Melanie for Matt (December 29, 1971).
- Nationwide insurance ad review [00:19:40] — The hosts watch and are horrified by the Nationwide commercial featuring a dead child narrating all the things he’ll never do because he died in a preventable accident. Dale calls it extremely depressing and questions how it got approved.
- Daniel’s new TV [00:29:01] — Matt mentions seeing Daniel’s fiancée who said Daniel got a new TV and won’t leave the house. Discussion reveals it was a wedding gift from her parents, a 65-inch Sony.
- Target security footage quest [00:31:42] — Dale offers any concert tickets to a Target employee who can get security footage of Daniel falling while excited about his TV purchase.
- More Super Bowl ads [00:33:03] — The hosts review additional commercials including the Nick Offerman NASCAR ad that mocked gluten (which was pulled after complaints), Snickers with Brady Bunch cast, and the Budweiser puppy commercial.
- Budweiser puppy ad [00:35:36] — The emotional Budweiser commercial featuring a puppy and Clydesdale horses set to ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’ is played. Carissa admits it gave her goosebumps.
- Nissan ‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ ad [00:39:39] — Discussion of the Nissan commercial using Harry Chapin’s ‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ about a race car driver dad. Dale points out the irony that Harry Chapin died in a horrific car crash.
- McDonald’s ‘pay with lovin’ promotion [00:41:01] — The hosts discuss and watch McDonald’s commercials promoting paying for food with hugs, dances, or calling loved ones. Discussion of whether Daniel would participate (he wouldn’t) and concerns about how the promotion actually works.
Callers
- Michael [00:33:03] — Called about the Nick Offerman NASCAR Super Bowl ad that made fun of gluten and was subsequently changed after a Change.org petition Led to discussion of that commercial and the gluten-free controversy
Music
- Survivor — Eye of the Tiger – number one song on Carissa’s birthday
- Lionel Richie — All Night Long – number one song on Daniel’s birthday
- The Platters — My Prayer – number one song on Bob’s birthday
- Bobby Lewis — Tossin’ and Turnin’ – number one song on Dale’s birthday
- Melanie — Brand New Key – number one song on Matt’s birthday
- The Proclaimers — I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – used in Budweiser Super Bowl commercial
- Harry Chapin — Cat’s in the Cradle – used in Nissan Super Bowl commercial
Quotes
I spend my weekend getting the unity together, packaging it up, and shipping it out to the community.
Dale Dudley [00:01:14]
You had the game won, one yard line, you got Marshawn Lynch, and you pass the ball.
Dale Dudley [00:02:36]
This makes me not only not want to buy Nationwide insurance, it makes me want to buy it and poop on it.
Dale Dudley [00:24:27]
Of course I didn’t pay for it. It was a gift.
Daniel Gallo [00:30:53]
Part 2: Cat Spray
The segment titled ‘Cat Spray’ spends most of its time on Daniel Gallo’s confusion about cat spray — he genuinely believed it was separate from cat urine and that he cannot smell it. This launches extended discussion about cats, pet ownership, and a house tour video of men who built elaborate cat infrastructure. Meanwhile, Dale discovers a Facebook user dropping racial slurs in political posts, debates whether to name him on-air, and gets unfriended. CJ and Carissa have a tense exchange about blog responsibilities. The show also addresses Laura Presley’s continued election challenge, a hands-free driving law, and Chris Kyle Day in Texas.
Segments
- Super Bowl halftime and Daniel’s TV show pitch [00:00:00] — Dale and the crew discuss the Super Bowl halftime show, Daniel getting emotional during Katy Perry’s performance, and Daniel’s vague idea for a TV show about petting cats that he cannot articulate clearly.
- Rush tickets and YYZ [00:03:41] — The show gives away Rush concert tickets using the airport code YYZ. Dale discusses Rush, the band’s history, and Neil Peart’s personal tragedies.
- Kermit, Texas Hobbit ring suspension [00:06:06] — Dale reads a story about a fourth-grader in Kermit, Texas suspended for ‘terroristic threats’ after telling another student his Hobbit ring could make him disappear. The kid had also previously gotten in trouble for other incidents.
- Cat spray confusion begins [00:09:14] — Daniel reveals he cannot smell cat spray and thought it was something separate from cat urine. The hosts are baffled by this fundamental misunderstanding of cat biology.
- House with elaborate cat infrastructure [00:13:01] — Dale plays a video tour of a house where three men have built extensive catwalks, climbing poles, and runs throughout their home for their nine rescue cats.
- Creepy nocturnal security guard [00:17:00] — Dale describes the building’s new security guard sitting in pitch darkness listening to Frank Sinatra, who told Dale ‘I’m nocturnal’ when asked about falling asleep.
- Cat spray biology lesson [00:19:37] — The hosts try to explain to Daniel that cat spray IS cat urine. Daniel insists his fixed cats would spray but he never smelled anything, revealing he genuinely cannot detect cat odor.
- Facebook N-word controversy [00:21:43] — Dale discovers someone on Facebook using racial slurs in a political post about President Obama. He debates on-air whether to name the person, screen-caps the evidence, and gets unfriended by the poster’s friend Travis.
- Chris Kyle Day and American Sniper discussion [00:35:04] — Dale criticizes Governor Greg Abbott for declaring Chris Kyle Day without acknowledging controversies around the book and film. Carissa says she didn’t think American Sniper deserved its Oscar nomination.
- Laura Presley election challenge continues [00:37:03] — Dale covers Laura Presley filing yet another legal challenge to her 1,291-vote loss in the District 4 city council runoff, now suing the winner Greg Casar despite claiming ‘this isn’t about him.’
- CJ vs. Carissa blog tension [00:48:15] — CJ confronts Carissa on-air about her comment that he demands she start the blog before he arrives. They have a tense back-and-forth about responsibilities, throwing each other under the bus, and who does what work.
- Super Bowl squares Bruce Walden controversy [00:52:42] — The hosts discover CJ gave general manager Bruce Walden a Super Bowl square without ever asking Dale, Bob, or Matt if they wanted in. Bruce won money without even requesting to play.
Guests
- laughing yoga instructor (unnamed in this part) (expert) [00:56:48] — mentioned as arriving for a later segment about laughing yoga, not yet on-air in this part
Callers
- Kathy (regular) [00:27:00] — called in during cat discussion briefly discussed cats and neutering before the segment moved on
Quotes
University of Vagina, he says University of Vagina
Dale Dudley [00:12:06]
I go, you’re about to fall asleep over there? And he goes, I’m nocturnal.
Dale Dudley [00:18:13]
Daniel can’t smell cat urine. That’s why he thinks they’re okay.
Dale Dudley [00:20:00]
You get nothing. You lose. Good day, sir.
Dale Dudley [00:38:00]
Part 3: Laughing Yoga
The final hour features a laughter yoga demonstration with instructor Linda Gillian, who teaches the cast breathing exercises to transform frustration into laughter. The show then shifts to discussing an edible chocolate anus product, followed by Bob’s anxiety about an upcoming luxury trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and concludes with various radio bits including pronunciation issues and listener calls.
Segments
- Tradio bit [00:00:00] — Pre-recorded parody segment featuring people trying to trade items including a dog named Stevie Tix, leading to a comedic confrontation when the dog’s real owner calls in.
- People of the Neighborhood intro [00:02:22] — Dale introduces the next guest segment with the recurring bit theme.
- Laughter yoga with Linda Gillian [00:02:30] — Certified laughter yoga instructor Linda demonstrates exercises combining simulated laughter and deep breathing, explaining she trained with the founder Dr. Madan Kataria in Orlando. The cast participates with mixed reactions – Dale and Dale join in, while Matt becomes increasingly resistant and angry.
- Radio Visual #11 – Horror pronunciation [00:22:12] — John’s animated cartoon plays, featuring Daniel’s mispronunciation of the word ‘horror’ as ‘horror’, with the entire cast trying to teach him the correct pronunciation.
- Pronouncing impossible words [00:26:43] — The show attempts to pronounce the longest place name in New Zealand (Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu), leading to Carissa revealing she thought English was the native language of New Zealand and Australia.
- Edible chocolate anus discussion [00:33:52] — Dale shows the cast a novelty chocolate product from England shaped like a human anus, made from brass castings. Discussion ensues about body hair grooming and Dale’s wife’s beauty regimen.
- Bob’s Mexico vacation anxiety [00:41:30] — Bob expresses fear and reluctance about an upcoming luxury trip to Puerto Vallarta despite it being a five-star all-inclusive resort. He’s packed antibiotics and worries about water safety, frustrating his wife. The cast mocks his excessive caution.
- Caller Bob’s Mexico advice [00:52:48] — A caller who owns property in Puerto Vallarta reassures Bob about water quality and medical care, suggesting he visit Joe King’s club downtown.
- Sideshow preview and wrap [00:55:08] — Daniel announces his topic for the Sideshow podcast will be explaining the origin of various sound effects used on the show.
Recurring Bits
- People of the Neighborhood [00:02:22] — Used to introduce the laughter yoga guest Linda Gillian
- The Sideshow [00:55:08] — Daniel previews his topic about sound effects for the after-show podcast
Guests
- Linda Gillian (expert) [00:02:30] — Certified laughter yoga and laughter wellness instructor who trained with founder Dr. Madan Kataria. Former professional clown (Rainbow) for 21 years. Demonstrated breathing exercises and laughter techniques, explaining how they help with stress and oxygen deprivation.
Callers
- Josh [00:46:34] — Called to discuss native languages of Australia, initially seemed to be correcting the hosts but became confused Admitted he was trying to troll Dale but it didn’t work. The conversation exposed Josh’s own confusion about the topic and he acknowledged the hosts’ superior knowledge.
- Bob (Has property outside Puerto Vallarta) [00:53:11] — Called to reassure Bob about travel to Puerto Vallarta, discussing water safety, medical care, and recommending Joe King’s club Provided practical advice that helped calm Bob’s anxiety about the trip. Suggested visiting downtown PV and seeing Joe King perform.
Text Line
- [00:49:10] Bob’s wife warned him not to eat ice or have frozen drinks in Mexico — read by Bob Fonseca Dale and the cast dismissed her concerns as overly cautious, explaining that five-star resorts have proper water filtration
Quotes
We laugh just because we can
Linda Gillian [00:04:44]
Most adults laugh 12 to 15 times a day. Children laugh 300 to 400
Linda Gillian [00:14:14]
It’s the new Dale, man. He’s sober. He can’t be touched
Dale Dudley [00:24:49]
I fear the unknown
Bob Fonseca [00:42:03]