Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, February 3, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Learning Quantum Psychics
The show opens with Dale discussing his continuing recovery from cool sculpting and confronting Carissa about her smoking habit, urging her to quit. Daniel attempts to explain quantum physics using a bowling alley analogy but spectacularly fails, leading to the hosts playing a video explanation that still doesn’t clarify things. The segment becomes a running joke about Daniel’s inability to explain complex topics, with the hosts repeatedly mocking his confusing setup involving bowling alleys, paper walls, and baseballs.
Segments
- Show Open [00:00:02] — Bob does the opening introduction, followed by Dale discussing his cool sculpting recovery and boob pain.
- Carissa’s Flat Tire Drama [00:01:31] — Carissa arrives with a flat tire story. Matt changed her tire, giving her a spare. Dale notes she’s handling it better than ‘old Carissa’ would have.
- Smoking Intervention [00:03:06] — Dale confronts Carissa about her smoking after noticing she smells like cigarettes, sharing a story about author Caroline Knapp who quit drinking but died of lung cancer from smoking.
- Circuit of the Americas Partnership [00:08:42] — Dale announces a new partnership with Circuit of the Americas for F1, concerts, and Moto GP, with free parking and shuttles for listeners.
- Ticket Giveaways Preview [00:10:14] — Dale lists upcoming ticket giveaways: O’Reilly Outlaws, Eric Church, Alice Cooper, Rush, Adam Devine, and Greg Allman.
- John Lowry Animation Discussion [00:11:47] — Dale previews an animated video by former intern John Lowry featuring Daniel’s pronunciation struggles with the word ‘horror.’
- Daniel’s ‘Horror’ Pronunciation [00:14:00] — The hosts play and discuss the John Lowry animation about Daniel saying ‘horror’ as ‘whore-er’ and refusing to correct it.
- Chickens Can Count [00:22:35] — Discussion of a British study showing newborn chicks can count and arrange numbers in ascending order from left to right.
- Daniel’s Quantum Physics Explanation Attempt [00:24:25] — Daniel boldly claims he can explain quantum physics in three sentences using a bowling alley analogy, then spectacularly fails with a confusing setup involving paper walls and baseballs.
- Caller’s Quantum Physics Explanation [00:29:13] — A caller attempts to explain quantum physics using two Volkswagens smashing together to create a Cadillac, which also doesn’t help.
- PBS Video Viewing [00:33:01] — Daniel plays a PBS Nova video about the double-slit experiment to try to explain quantum physics, but the hosts mock him throughout.
- Post-Mortem on Daniel’s Explanation [00:38:55] — The hosts discuss Daniel’s failed attempt to educate them, with Dale admitting some topics are beyond his scope of understanding.
Guests
- John Lowry (other) [00:11:47] — Former intern who creates animated videos of show content, mentioned but not in-studio
Callers
- unnamed [00:29:37] — Attempted to explain quantum physics using Volkswagens smashing into a Cadillac His explanation was as confusing as Daniel’s, didn’t help clarify anything
Music
- Russian musician from 1970s show — Background music during technical difficulties, described as like ‘Lawrence Welk of Russia’
Quotes
My boobies hurt. It’s going to be a great day.
Dale Dudley [00:01:04]
You guys want me to explain quantum physics to you in three sentences?
Daniel Gallo [00:24:41]
What I should have said was YouTube bowling alley quantum physics.
Daniel Gallo [00:30:12]
What part of your brain says I can do this?
Dale Dudley [00:39:01]
Part 2: What you Put in Your Mouth
The second part of the February 3, 2015 show opens with discussion of the Super Bowl halftime show and a video of heartbroken Seattle Seahawks fans watching the interception. Dale plays clips including a Florida news story about a residential gun range, a measles outbreak report tied to anti-vaccination movements, and a pit bull-dachshund mix. The hosts then conduct a prank interview segment called ‘Jokes and Java,’ pretending to launch a new show and interviewing author Patrick DiGesto about his book ‘This Is What You Just Put in Your Mouth?’
Segments
- Super Bowl Follow-up [00:00:00] — Dale discusses Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott’s Super Bowl performance, then prepares to show a video of Seattle Seahawks fans watching their team’s devastating loss.
- Seahawks Fan Reaction Video [00:01:01] — The hosts watch and react to footage of Seattle fans celebrating what they think will be a championship victory, then experiencing crushing defeat after the interception.
- Florida Gun Range Story [00:06:56] — Dale plays a Florida news report about a 21-year-old who built a gun range in his residential backyard, sparking outrage from neighbors. Dale shares stories of shooting guns in his house as a kid.
- Measles Outbreak and Anti-Vaccination [00:15:59] — Discussion of the measles outbreak and anti-vaccination movement, featuring a CNN report about children exposed to measles and a doctor who refuses to vaccinate his kids, calling them ‘pure.’
- Show Business and Listener Complaints [00:23:03] — Dale complains about listeners emailing about technical issues and the Australia language debate with Carissa. Discussion of TV reporters’ appearance standards.
- Caller ‘I Am’ Explains Physics [00:26:38] — A caller named after God (‘I Am’) attempts to explain quantum physics and conservation theory in an excruciatingly slow, meandering fashion that frustrates the hosts.
- Pit Bull-Dachshund Mix [00:31:31] — News story about Rami, a viral sensation dog that is half pit bull, half dachshund. Carissa mentions she has a similar dog.
- Dolphin Lover Documentary [00:36:58] — Dale plays a trailer for a documentary about Malcolm J. Brenner, who had a sexual relationship with a dolphin at a Florida marine park in the 1970s.
- Jokes and Java Prank Interview [00:41:03] — The hosts launch their recurring ‘Jokes and Java’ bit, pretending to be a new mellow morning show and interviewing author Patrick DiGesto about his book on everyday product ingredients.
Recurring Bits
- Jokes and Java (prank interview segment) [00:41:03] — Hosts pretend to be launching a new show called ‘Jokes and Java’ and conduct an overly earnest interview with author Patrick DiGesto, complete with spa music and ultra-polite hosting personas
Guests
- Patrick DiGesto (expert) [00:41:56] — Author of ‘This Is What You Just Put in Your Mouth?’ interviewed via phone from New York about everyday product ingredients as part of the Jokes and Java prank bit
Callers
- unnamed [00:16:36] — Comparing the show to a Nationwide Insurance commercial about preventable childhood death Quick call making a joke about the show’s dark turn toward serious topics
- I Am [00:26:38] — Attempting to explain quantum physics and conservation theory Became a running joke as the caller spoke very slowly and couldn’t explain the concept clearly, frustrating Dale while amusing Matt. The hosts eventually hung up after the caller failed to get to the point
Quotes
TV guys are hiring nothing but attractive women. It’s the most hypocritical thing ever.
Dale Dudley [00:10:42]
My child is pure. I’m not going to put my child at risk to save another child.
Doctor (in CNN clip) [00:21:32]
In the beginning, there was nothing because you can’t start with something.
Caller I Am [00:28:32]
I could live with myself very easily. I’m not going to sacrifice the well-being of my child.
Malcolm J. Brenner (in trailer) [00:40:00]
Part 3: Prank Calls
Daniel continues his prank call campaign against internet radio shows, playing recordings from previous calls that set off extended rants from the hosts. The crew watches and critiques local Super Bowl commercials from various markets. Carissa reveals she choreographed an HP tablet commercial, though the crew struggles to find it online. The show includes discussions about soundproofing, toll road billing problems, and various technical difficulties.
Segments
- Show Opening [00:00:05] — Dale discusses his wife wanting to attend a Pitbull concert and his insecurities about being home alone on Saturday without drinking. He mentions Bob Schneider’s crowdfunding campaign.
- Prank Call Playback Begins [00:03:00] — Daniel plays recordings of his prank calls to internet radio shows using a ‘Grandpa Buzz’ bit with Buzz Aldrin audio. The hosts react to how the internet radio hosts respond.
- First Internet Radio Host Reaction [00:05:46] — The crew listens as an internet radio host spends extensive time ranting about the prank caller, calling them uneducated and challenging them to call back.
- Carissa’s Call to Psychic Show [00:13:27] — Daniel plays audio of Carissa calling an internet psychic show discussing emotional distress, followed by the host claiming she sensed the prank was coming.
- Eric Church Ticket Giveaway [00:18:12] — Dale promotes Eric Church tickets for the Frank Erwin Center on March 4th, keyword ‘outsiders.’
- Soundproofing Discussion [00:18:48] — Dale asks listeners about sound batting for his new house closet studio, debating whether the expense is worth it for soundproofing.
- Alice Cooper Promo [00:21:01] — Dale promotes Alice Cooper at ACL Live on February 12th.
- Twitter Check-in [00:21:21] — Dale checks Twitter for the first time in weeks, finding comments about the show yelling at callers.
- Clash of Clans Discussion [00:24:27] — Bob announces he downloaded Clash of Clans and asks Dale how to join his clan.
- Local Super Bowl Commercials [00:30:05] — The crew watches and critiques local Super Bowl ads from various markets, including attorney spots, dealership ads, and parodies.
- Jamie Casino Attorney Ad [00:35:24] — They watch an elaborate three-minute attorney commercial from Savannah featuring cancer survivor Jamie Casino comparing insurance companies to bullies.
- Carissa’s HP Commercial Reveal [00:42:54] — Carissa mentions she choreographed an HP tablet commercial, but the crew struggles to find it on the HP website, leading to extended searching.
- Radio Shack News [00:44:03] — Dale discusses Radio Shack’s financial troubles and potential bankruptcy or sale to Sprint/Amazon.
- Texas Toll Road Investigation [00:46:34] — They watch a news segment about TxDOT fining Xerox $177,000 for toll road billing problems, with Dale mocking the inadequate fine and state representative responses.
- HP Commercial Finally Found [00:52:33] — The crew finally views both the HP commercial Carissa choreographed and the behind-the-scenes making-of video, showing 25 actors in a one-take shoot.
- Show Wrap-up [00:57:55] — Dale announces the Sideshow topic will be ‘craft services’ and they prepare to sign off.
Callers
- Chris [00:26:27] — Asking about Dale’s Clash of Clans name and clan rules Dale explains the clan rules about participating in wars and gives Chris information about joining
Quotes
I see where they’re so stinking uneducated
Internet radio host [00:08:07]
I’m very rarely yelling. Most of the time when I’m yelling I’m smiling
Dale Dudley [00:23:08]
Don’t make me get a state senator
Dale Dudley [00:48:56]
$177,000. That’s not even a wrist slap
Dale Dudley [00:51:56]