Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, February 20, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Friday Morning HOUSE PARTY
Friday morning Q&A session where Dale opens up the phone lines for listener questions about the show. Dale rants about Clash of Clans infighting, discusses political correctness and social media outrage culture, and the hosts take numerous calls ranging from show history to pronunciation corrections. The segment is loose and conversational with frequent tangents about Daniel’s wedding, Dale’s diet, and obscure topics like Eskimo/Inuit origins.
Segments
- Show Open and Clash of Clans Drama [00:00:05] — Matt opens the show. Dale immediately launches into complaints about Clash of Clans infighting, listeners wanting to create a ‘B league’ for bad players, and his son being in the clan.
- Show Guests and Ticket Giveaways [00:09:01] — Dale announces Brian Posehn coming in, mentions David Tell possibly doing the show, and promotes various ticket giveaways including Laser Spectacular and concert tickets.
- Friday Q&A Begins [00:10:00] — Dale opens the phones asking listeners to call with questions about the show. First few callers include Antonio expressing loyalty and Dave (Warrior Dave) volunteering to do man-on-the-street interviews.
- Kathy Calls About Pronunciation [00:16:24] — Kathy calls to complain that Dale corrected Daniel for saying ‘nuclear’ but didn’t correct CJ Morgan for the same mistake. Also discusses Niagara Falls being frozen.
- Warriors Bowling Event Announcement [00:19:38] — Dave calls back to announce the annual Warriors bowling event for the second Saturday in April at Dart Bowl.
- Pop Cop Question and Voice Acting Discussion [00:21:58] — Marshall asks about bringing back Pop Cop. Dale explains the host quit his day job so it’s difficult. Discusses Dale’s voice acting work for DC Comics.
- Daniel’s Eskimo Theory [00:24:39] — Daniel brings up a theory that Eskimos/Inuits were exiled outcasts sent to the North. Bob and Dale mock the theory extensively, leading to arguments about migration patterns.
- Political Correctness Rant [00:27:40] — Dale launches into an extended rant about political correctness, social media outrage, ‘microaggressions,’ and his frustration with people being offended. Uses Austin hipster culture as a target.
- Matt’s Brownsville Connection [00:32:48] — Cindy calls and discovers she and Matt both went to Russell Elementary in Brownsville and were born the same year. Also plays the Carissa crying sound effect about the hamster.
- Payola and Plugola Explanation [00:38:25] — Justin asks about radio terms. Dale explains the origins of payola (1950s DJs taking money to play records) and plugola (undisclosed free ads).
- Stevens and Pruitt Comparison [00:41:08] — Josh from Houston calls to compare the show to legendary Houston duo Stevens and Pruitt, which Dale considers a high compliment.
- Dr. Hicks Diet Segment Promo [00:41:47] — Dale invites Bob to come with him to see Dr. Hicks for body composition testing, previews March 2nd show about diet and new government food guidelines.
- Taiwan Language Paranoia [00:43:12] — Rock calls about being married to a Taiwanese woman and asks Daniel if he’s overcome paranoia about what people say about him. Dale jokes about Daniel being used as meat.
- The Crocus Story Callback [00:45:29] — Joyce asks about the Crocus joke. Bob explains Dale once told a pointless story about seeing the band Crocus rehearse in Lubbock, which became a running bit about stories with no punchline.
Recurring Bits
- Friday Morning House Party [00:10:00] — Open phone format where listeners call with questions about the show, though Dale doesn’t explicitly name it until later. The station titled this segment ‘Friday Morning House Party.’
Callers
- Antonio [00:15:37] — Expressing loyalty to the show, saying if they cancel it he’ll stop listening to the station Dale responds cynically that management doesn’t care about personalities anymore, treats them as commodities
- Kathy (regular) [00:16:24] — Calling out Dale for correcting Daniel’s pronunciation of ‘nuclear’ but not CJ Morgan’s Dale admits he doesn’t catch everything and jokes about CJ grooming cats with his tongue. She also mentions frozen Niagara Falls.
- Dave (Warrior Dave) (regular) [00:18:07] — Volunteering to be their ‘war correspondent’ doing man-on-the-street interviews Dale encourages the idea, comparing it to Leno/Kimmel bits. Dave then announces the Warriors bowling event for April.
- Josh [00:19:52] — Asking Dale about voice acting for Clash of Clans Dale explains he doesn’t have the right voice for that type of work, though he does get DC Comics gigs
- Marshall [00:21:01] — Asking if Pop Cop is coming back Dale explains the guy who did it quit his job and is too busy, though there may be a special Academy Awards edition Monday
- Robert [00:21:56] — Asking Bob if he memorizes his show intro or reads it Bob explains he has it memorized and can plug things in and out, but has shortened it since they moved to 6:06 start time
- Randy [00:23:07] — Doing an impression asking when Pop Cop is coming back Dale compliments his voice work, sounded just like a kid
- Cindy (Brownsville) [00:31:44] — Asking about the Carissa crying sound effect, then discovering she and Matt both attended Russell Elementary They discover they’re the same age and both had Mrs. Freeman as a teacher, bonding over Brownsville connections
- unnamed caller [00:31:03] — Bathroom humor about Daniel and dinosaur anatomy Dale hangs up quickly after the caller makes an inappropriate joke about ‘little boys’
- Antoine / Goldfish [00:34:14] — Clash of Clans clan member suggesting weekly topics for Daniel to explain Bob notes they tried that bit two years ago and it was so bad people crashed their cars. Dale tells clan members to stop worrying about winning.
- Justin [00:36:49] — Asking about the radio terms payola and plugola Dale gives detailed explanation of both terms and FCC regulations around undisclosed payments and free advertising
- Josh (Houston/Beaumont area) [00:40:37] — Comparing the show favorably to legendary Houston radio duo Stevens and Pruitt Dale takes it as a high compliment and thanks him
- Rock [00:43:14] — Asking Daniel about paranoia over what his Taiwanese in-laws say about him in another language Daniel confirms he does get paranoid. Dale jokes they’re going to eat Daniel when he visits Taiwan.
- Joyce [00:45:20] — Asking about the Crocus joke/story Bob explains the origin of the running bit about Dale’s pointless story about seeing Crocus in Lubbock
Quotes
They don’t look at you as stars anymore. They look at you as commodities.
Dale Dudley [00:15:50]
I hate people who pretend to be better than other people.
Dale Dudley [00:27:40]
Comics now have to pause because the audience takes a beat and looks around before they laugh.
Dale Dudley [00:28:09]
It means you’re a child if you get your feelings hurt.
Dale Dudley [00:37:03]
Part 2: MMMM Tequila
Part 2 features extended discussion of gay marriage licenses being issued in Austin despite state opposition, with Dale passionately defending the couple and criticizing Texas officials including Attorney General Ken Paxton and Representative Cecil Bell. The segment includes a phone contest for Steely Dan tickets, Daniel Gallo’s increasingly elaborate sponsorship deals (including a tequila company providing bottles and a margarita keg), and concludes with members of the Austin Facial Hair Club promoting their weekend beard competition.
Segments
- Righteous Brothers and Rock and Roll Heaven Contest [00:00:00] — Dale sets up a contest asking callers to name the dead rock stars mentioned in ‘Rock and Roll Heaven’ for John Mellencamp tickets.
- Daniel’s Wedding Sponsorship Scandal [00:01:12] — Dale discovers Daniel has arranged for Dolce Vita tequila to sponsor his wedding with multiple bottles and a margarita keg, raising FTC compliance concerns.
- Phone Line Problems [00:05:00] — Callers struggle to answer the Rock and Roll Heaven trivia question, with technical difficulties and confusion over the 27 Club reference.
- Turk Pipkin Email Clarification [00:11:30] — Dale reads an email from Turk Pipkin explaining he doesn’t hate the show, just that his charitable event had to cut back on comped tickets.
- Gay Marriage License Issued in Austin [00:16:00] — Discussion begins about Travis County Clerk Dana de Beauvoir issuing Austin’s first same-sex marriage license to Sarah Goodfriend and Suzanne Bryant.
- Dale’s Passionate Defense of Gay Marriage [00:21:00] — Dale launches into an extended rant defending the couple and criticizing religious objections to same-sex marriage, citing Jesus’s actual teachings.
- Radio Personality Says ‘Lesbos’ [00:25:00] — Daniel plays audio of another station personality calling the couple ‘lesbos,’ prompting Dale’s anger about casual bigotry.
- Steely Dan Intro Contest [00:28:00] — Caller JB attempts to recreate the famous drunk introduction from a Steely Dan live recording, winning tickets.
- News Coverage of Marriage License [00:31:00] — They play KXAN news coverage featuring interviews with churchgoers opposed to same-sex marriage, including disturbing comments about procreation.
- Cecil Bell and Ken Paxton Opposition [00:37:00] — News clips feature Representative Cecil Bell and Attorney General Ken Paxton vowing to void the marriage license and block further same-sex marriages.
- Austin Facial Hair Club Guests [00:44:00] — Brian Poseidon and members of the Austin Facial Hair Club, including world beard champion Jeff Langham, promote their weekend competition at the Mohawk.
Guests
- Brian Poseidon (other) [00:44:00] — Leader of Austin Facial Hair Club promoting weekend beard competition
- Jeff Langham (other) [00:45:00] — Current world beard champion
- Professor Paul Roof (other) [00:45:00] — Former university professor fired for appearing on beer can with his beard
- Andy Teague (other) [00:45:00] — President of British Beard Club from Wessex, England
- Chris from Dolce Vita (other) [00:01:41] — Audience of One guest who brought tequila bottles and margarita keg for Daniel’s wedding
Callers
- Steven [00:04:48] — Rock and Roll Heaven trivia Got tired of hanging on and hung up before answering
- unnamed [00:05:13] — Rock and Roll Heaven – guessed ’27 Club’ Confused about the question, had speakerphone issues, didn’t provide specific names
- Drew [00:28:34] — Mentioned Cecil Bell interview on KVUE Tipped Dale off to news coverage but didn’t participate in trivia
- David [00:08:28] — Rock and Roll Heaven trivia – named Janis Joplin and Hendrix Got two answers right but couldn’t complete the list; Dale moved on
- JB [00:28:57] — Steely Dan drunk introduction impression Won Steely Dan tickets by recreating the famous drunk intro from their live album
Music
- The Righteous Brothers — Rock and Roll Heaven discussed and used for trivia contest
Quotes
If you’re using religion to keep other people from having rights, you are a bigot.
Dale Dudley [00:23:29]
I think my daughter gets her values from Daniel Tiger.
Dale Dudley [00:34:01]
I think the ones that are bigoted are the lesbos.
Radio Personality [00:25:37]
You know that value system where you put the n-word on the ranch?
Dale Dudley [00:40:50]
Part 3: Brian Posehn
Brian Posehn visits in-studio for the final part of the show. The conversation ranges widely: parenting fears and anxieties, Brian’s son’s head size scare that turned out to be ‘Irish heritage’, celebrity encounters, the challenges of fame and comedy, and death/aging worries as older dads. The show devolves into a lengthy, rambling debate about why the Inuit settled in the Arctic, featuring Daniel’s theory that they were exiled there. Multiple callers weigh in on topics from Odessa’s founding story to goat gifts.
Segments
- Brian Posehn Introduction [00:00:00] — Dale introduces Brian Posehn, plays his ‘Wow’ hot key from a previous visit, and discusses Brian’s upcoming Netflix special and comedy at Cap City.
- Netflix and Streaming Comedy [00:01:45] — Discussion of how comedy specials now go through Amazon and Netflix rather than traditional Comedy Central/HBO routes.
- Dale’s Economic Fears [00:02:00] — Dale describes watching a documentary about the Federal Reserve and becoming terrified about future economic cycles and recessions.
- Kids’ Surgery Stories [00:04:34] — Dale and Brian bond over the terror of watching their children being taken away for medical procedures.
- Brian’s Son’s Head Size Scare [00:05:05] — Brian shares the story of his son being diagnosed with possible hydrocephalus, only to discover it was just ‘Irish heritage’ causing a large head.
- Rush and Music Taste [00:08:28] — Brian’s Rush shirt sparks debate about the band, with Matt and Bob not being fans while Brian and Dale love them.
- Celebrity Encounters [00:10:16] — Discussion of how to approach famous people, Brian’s Dennis Hopper encounter at a hospital, and Dale seeing Neil Young at an airport.
- Aging and Death Fears [00:14:15] — Conversation about aging research, vampire theories with mice, and fears of dying as older fathers with young children.
- Why Doesn’t Everyone Fight Death [00:16:02] — Matt raises the question of why the entire human race isn’t focused solely on preventing death.
- Weight Loss and Health [00:17:00] — Brian discusses losing weight through his ‘don’t eat like an idiot’ method and exercising with his Bernese Mountain Dog puppy.
- Parenting Worries [00:18:01] — Dale and Brian discuss how having kids changed their anxiety levels and made them worry about long-term survival.
- Def Leppard and High School Music [00:21:40] — Discussion of seeing legacy rock acts like Def Leppard and Styx, with Brian noting he liked Def Leppard’s first two records before they got popular.
- Dead Comedians [00:23:00] — Brian discusses Harris Wittels’ recent death and notes he knows more dead comedians than musicians, including Mitch Hedberg and Robin Williams.
- Comedian Depression and Isolation [00:25:48] — Discussion of how comedy creates isolation, hotel room loneliness, and the ball-busting culture that prevents real conversations.
- Bob’s Teenage Son [00:26:40] — Bob warns Brian about teenagers hating their parents, describing his 16-year-old son’s disrespectful behavior toward his wife.
- Success in Comedy [00:28:44] — Discussion of Brian’s career level versus mega-successful comedians, with Brian admitting he still believes ‘the big thing hasn’t happened yet.’
- Kids and Privacy [00:31:02] — Extended discussion of how kids destroy all privacy, from bathroom visits to intimate moments, with graphic descriptions.
- The Inuit Debate Begins [00:36:50] — Daniel interrupts to share his theory that the Inuit were exiled or abandoned in the Arctic, sparking a long debate.
- Why Would Anyone Live There [00:41:05] — The debate continues about why people settled in harsh climates, with theories ranging from exile to following herds to simple laziness.
- Brandon Calls About Odessa [00:46:14] — Caller Brandon asks about the origin of Odessa, Texas. Dale explains the Russian immigrant story.
- Dale’s Sister Calls [00:48:00] — Dale’s sister calls to correct the Odessa story, explaining Russians were swindled into buying worthless land.
- The Dead Goat Story [00:50:00] — Dale tells the elaborate story of his mother buying a baby goat and driving it to his sister’s mansion in Odessa, where it died and was thrown into a construction site.
- Werner Herzog and Caves [00:53:00] — Daniel tries to reference Werner Herzog’s cave documentary but struggles with the details.
- Show Wrap-Up [00:54:30] — Final promotions for Brian Posehn at Cap City, ticket giveaways, and sign-off with a Sergeant Sam clip about ‘lesbos.’
Guests
- Brian Posehn (comedian) [00:00:00] — Main guest for the entire segment, discussing his Netflix special, comedy career, parenting, and joining for the Sideshow podcast afterward
Callers
- Brandon [00:46:14] — Asked about the origin of Odessa, Texas Dale answered with the Russian immigrant story, caller also praised the tequila-fueled show
- Dale’s sister (West Texas) (regular) [00:48:00] — Corrected Dale’s Odessa story and mentioned finding her carpal tunnel braces Provided the ‘real’ swindle version of Odessa’s founding, sparked Dale’s dead goat story
Music
- The Doors — Jim Morrison song playing at open, discussed briefly
- Rush — Discussed extensively due to Brian’s Rush shirt; debate over whether they are ‘math music’
Quotes
Wow
Brian Posehn [00:00:35]
They got one song about trees
Brian Posehn [00:08:54]
Don’t eat like an idiot – that’s my diet book
Brian Posehn [00:17:05]
I don’t want to die on my kid, literally or figuratively
Brian Posehn [00:18:16]
Be the funny guy at your crappy job
Dale Dudley [00:28:44]