Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, February 5, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Dale’s Heated Up
Dale opens with a long, heated rant covering multiple frustrations: his kids’ medical issues (son’s dog bite infection, daughter’s upcoming tonsillectomy), the station’s leaked plan to pay a rap DJ $3.5 million while cutting everyone else’s pay, his stalled acting career, afternoon boredom, and general career anxiety. The segment then shifts to discussing Austin’s new hands-free driving ordinance, with debate over whether drivers should honk at people using phones. Daniel sparks an argument by claiming people commute from Houston to Austin daily, which Dale and Matt dispute at length.
Segments
- Show Open [00:00:00] — Standard recorded show introduction listing the cast and facilities.
- Dale’s Opening Rant Begins [00:01:08] — Dale launches into multiple frustrations: Bob’s Mexico trip, station drama, personal life issues, and overall stress about the show’s future.
- Station Pay Controversy [00:02:55] — Dale vents about the leaked plan to pay a Los Angeles rap DJ $3.5 million while MS Communications employees haven’t received raises in years.
- Family Medical Issues [00:05:43] — Dale discusses his son’s dog bite infection (which his wife hid for two months) and his daughter’s upcoming tonsillectomy on the 17th.
- Anthem Insurance Hack [00:09:51] — Matt reveals that their insurance company, Anthem, was hacked and 80 million people’s personal information (names, SSN, income, addresses) was stolen.
- Dale’s Career Frustrations [00:13:00] — Dale discusses feeling like a joke, having no afternoon activities, his stalled acting career (no auditions in two years despite Bernie), and his failed audiobook.
- Adult Boredom Discussion [00:22:38] — Matt and Dale discuss how there’s nothing for adults to do, especially when not drinking or eating out. Dale needs a column idea.
- Hands-Free Ordinance Enforcement [00:28:37] — KXA news report on Austin’s new hands-free driving law enforcement. Discussion follows about whether people should honk at distracted drivers.
- Houston Commuter Debate [00:34:43] — Daniel claims people commute from Houston to Austin daily. Dale and Matt strongly disagree, sparking a lengthy argument with listener calls weighing in.
- Hamilton Pool Road Geography Tangent [00:39:31] — The argument morphs into debate about where Hamilton Pool Road leads, with Daniel somehow suggesting it goes toward San Antonio.
Guests
- Mike E. Winfield (comedian) [00:17:00] — Mentioned as upcoming guest later in show, described as ‘the happiest guy in the world’
Callers
- unnamed [00:31:23] — Suggests doing phone gesture instead of honking at distracted drivers Brief discussion about distracted driving tactics
- unnamed [00:32:10] — Says we should NOT honk at distracted drivers Matt argues with caller’s passive approach to dangerous driving
- unnamed [00:33:06] — Brief agreement that honking is appropriate Quick affirmation, minimal discussion
- unnamed (Rockdale) [00:38:50] — Commutes from Rockdale (east of Taylor) to Austin daily, 1 hour 15 minutes each way Confirms real commuting exists, but not from Houston as Daniel claimed
- unnamed [00:39:55] — Clarifies where Hamilton Pool Road ends (near Johnson City) Provides geographic information for ongoing argument
- unnamed (Elgin, Texas) [00:43:04] — Commutes 78 miles from Elgin to Austin Matt points out this still doesn’t prove Daniel’s Houston commuter claim
Quotes
You were gonna pay a dude who plays records $3.5 million
Dale Dudley [00:02:56]
I live in fear. That’s the way I’ve survived.
Dale Dudley [00:03:32]
Some Russian kid is going to get his tonsils taken out on my dime
Dale Dudley [00:12:53]
I walk out that door, it’s like walking into a cloud of darkness
Dale Dudley [00:18:21]
I could have played that drunk dad part in Boyhood
Dale Dudley [00:21:33]
Part 2: Daniel Pets Cats
Dale Dudley rants about insurance hacking by Anthem and criticizes an open carry activist who made veiled threats against Texas legislators. The show discusses gun rights, Texas politics, and calls from listeners. A segment features comedian Mike Winfield, and the crew plays clips of Alex Jones discussing vaccines and a French-style documentary about producer Daniel visiting cat shelters. Dale also expresses frustration about his wife attending a Pitbull concert.
Segments
- Anthem Insurance Hack [00:00:01] — Dale discusses the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield hack affecting 80 million people, including himself, and the potential identity theft consequences.
- Open Carry Activist Threats [00:04:06] — Dale plays and dissects video from Corey Watkins of Open Carry Tarrant County, who makes veiled threats about treason being ‘punishable by death’ regarding legislators who don’t support open carry.
- Gun Rights Discussion with Caller [00:23:00] — Caller David discusses his concealed carry license and the need for background checks and testing, while advocating for keeping stringent requirements.
- Pitbull Concert Drama [00:26:00] — Dale discusses his wife’s on-again, off-again plans to attend a Pitbull concert, expressing his concerns and frustrations about the situation.
- Larry Gatlin vs Florida Congressman [00:28:14] — The show plays a Fox News clip of Larry Gatlin singing a song defending Texas after a Florida congressman called the state ‘crazy.’
- Millennials Can’t Name Senators [00:37:30] — Carissa and Daniel fail to name both Texas senators, illustrating poll results showing three-quarters of young people cannot name a senator from their home state.
- Daniel Pets Cats Documentary [00:40:00] — The crew premieres a French-style documentary about Daniel’s hobby of visiting the Humane Society to pet cats in their free-roaming room, sometimes while drinking smuggled beer.
- Alex Jones on Vaccines [00:46:30] — Dale plays clips of Alex Jones ranting about vaccines, calling a journalist a ‘whore’ and claiming warehouses are full of boys in diapers due to vaccination side effects.
Callers
- unnamed [00:14:54] — Suggesting open carry activist is an Alex Jones disciple Brief call, Dale says he has Alex Jones content coming up
- David [00:21:15] — Discussing concealed carry licensing and testing requirements Call ends politely though Dale grows impatient with gun law debate
- Brandon [00:33:59] — Teasing Dale about his wife going to Pitbull concert Dale insults Brandon’s voice and hangs up on him after exchanging barbs
Text Line
- [00:35:47] Dale’s wife texts that she has sold her Pitbull concert ticket — read by Dale Dudley Dale becomes frustrated, leading to continued discussion about the concert situation
Quotes
Stop saying you speak for Texans, you young punk douche.
Dale Dudley [00:11:21]
You using the word master, you white privileged POS.
Dale Dudley [00:17:21]
I like to play with them before they’re given away.
Daniel Gallo [00:42:03]
Part 3: Mike Winfield
Part 3 of the February 5, 2015 show features comedian Mike Winfield in-studio at Cap City Comedy Club. Dale discusses his ongoing marital tension over his wife attending a Pitbull/Enrique Iglesias concert with a divorced friend. The conversation ranges from Dale’s childhood experiences with his parents’ troubled marriage and racism in East Texas, to Daniel’s inability to urinate on airplanes, to reality TV shows including a new BBC caveman survival series. The show closes with a news story about a couple in Wisconsin bringing their pet kangaroo into McDonald’s.
Segments
- Show Opening – Bob’s Vacation [00:00:00] — Dale announces Bob is on vacation in Mexico. They remind listeners the show now goes until 9:31 instead of 9:00.
- Mike Winfield Introduction [00:01:11] — Mike Winfield joins the show. Dale and Mike discuss Mike’s distinctive large smile and how it affects his expressions.
- Dale’s Marriage Fight [00:02:12] — Dale reveals he had a fight with his wife this morning about her going to a Pitbull/Enrique Iglesias concert with a divorced friend. He explains his fear of abandonment stemming from his parents’ troubled marriage.
- Dale’s Childhood Story [00:03:20] — Dale tells a disturbing story about watching his alcoholic mother crawl across the floor backlit by the TV to get whiskey when he was in high school, explaining his current relationship anxieties.
- Divorced Women and Concerts [00:05:43] — Discussion about why wives shouldn’t hang out with divorced women at concerts. Bob (mentioned but absent) apparently agrees with this position.
- Dale’s Relationship Pattern [00:08:20] — Dale admits he was the guy who would sleep with married women when single, which now makes him not trust other men around his wife.
- Cap City Comedy Club Promo [00:11:46] — First mention of Mike Winfield’s shows at Cap City Comedy Club, running tonight through Saturday.
- Pat Robertson Clip – Obama Survival [00:12:17] — Dale plays a Pat Robertson clip questioning whether America can survive the remaining two years of Obama’s presidency.
- Dale on East Texas Racism [00:14:44] — Dale shares growing up in East Texas with a racist father who managed dairy queens and had segregated staff. He discusses how some white people are still completely freaked out that Obama was elected, and how they mask their racism.
- Generational Change on Race [00:16:22] — Mike and Dale discuss whether future generations will move past racism. Dale notes his eight-year-old son has never mentioned race differences because he hasn’t been exposed to racist language.
- Daniel’s Airplane Bathroom Problem [00:18:48] — Discussion returns to Daniel being too pee-shy to use airplane bathrooms, even on long international flights. Mike suggests carrying an air sickness bag as a decoy.
- Racism Discussion Continues [00:22:58] — Dale emphasizes the importance of being honest about lingering prejudices rather than engaging in performative outrage or ‘gotcha’ culture when people make mistakes.
- Stephen A. Smith Example [00:26:00] — Discussion of how sports commentator Stephen A. Smith was forced to apologize for comments about domestic violence, relating to how people are raised with certain beliefs.
- Mike on Comedy Freedom [00:28:15] — Mike Winfield discusses enjoying where he is in stand-up because he can say what he feels without worrying about protecting a network TV deal.
- Daniel’s Education Gaps [00:30:21] — Dale explains Daniel is like the character from ‘An Idiot Abroad,’ constantly learning basic things. Story about Daniel trying to explain quantum physics in three sentences but needing a 15-minute video.
- Daniel’s Engagement Story [00:32:10] — Recap of Daniel’s engagement to his Asian fiancée, including the infamous picnic table breakup and reunion.
- Hand Angels – Taiwan Story [00:33:10] — Dale introduces a story about a Taiwanese organization called Hand Angels that provides sexual services to disabled people, suggesting Daniel could volunteer while visiting Taiwan.
- San Francisco Airport Soap [00:39:27] — Brief tangent about soap at San Francisco Airport that smells like baby vomit.
- Wikipedia Page Update [00:40:10] — Dale discovers someone updated their Wikipedia page to say their ‘decline in popularity started January 23, 2015’ when management told them they had an expiration date.
- Caveman Reality Show [00:42:37] — Discussion of a new BBC reality show called ‘10,000 BC’ where modern people live like cavemen in the snow, hunting and preparing their own food.
- Walking Dead and Lost Criticism [00:43:54] — Mike and the hosts discuss frustrations with long-running TV shows like Walking Dead and Lost that stretch narratives too thin and lose coherence.
- Suspended Disbelief Problems [00:45:46] — Carissa admits she gets frustrated by inconsistencies in Walking Dead even though it’s a zombie show. Dale discusses similar issues with Sons of Anarchy’s implausible body count.
- Service Animals Discussion [00:50:00] — Dale introduces a story about an actor who played Superman bringing a service animal for anxiety on a plane, questioning if most anxiety service dogs are just excuses to bring pets everywhere.
- Kangaroo at McDonald’s Story [00:53:00] — News story from Wisconsin about a couple bringing their pet kangaroo into McDonald’s. The wife has cancer and calls it a therapy pet, though it’s not officially a service animal.
- Fat Shaming and Butter [00:54:28] — Dale discusses not believing in fat shaming but wanting to help people, mentioning he lost significant weight. Story about taking a bite directly from a stick of butter while cooking.
- Show Close [00:57:44] — Final Cap City Comedy Club promo for Mike Winfield and Alice Cooper ticket giveaway for ACL Live show on February 12.
Guests
- Mike Winfield (comedian) [00:01:11] — In-studio guest promoting his shows at Cap City Comedy Club (tonight through Saturday). Has appeared on the show before. Has a TV show on Logo network and discusses his 12-year marriage.
Quotes
Divorced women at music concerts. That’s their spring break.
Mike Winfield [00:05:50]
There are some white people that still are completely freaked out that Obama got elected.
Dale Dudley [00:15:26]
Whatever you do, don’t flip one of them off. They can run as fast as our car.
Dale Dudley [00:17:02]
You gotta work on your prejudices. Not fake work where you just get angry at others.
Dale Dudley [00:25:10]
I can say what I feel. There’s almost nothing to lose.
Mike Winfield [00:28:41]
I’m not falling for the term fat shaming anymore. There’s a solution if you want it.
Dale Dudley [00:55:34]