Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, March 11, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Dale’s Rant
Dale delivers an extended, passionate rant about corporate radio bureaucracy after receiving an email about annual performance reviews. He discusses frustrations with management, the lack of advancement for local talent, and his philosophy about doing authentic radio. The rant is interrupted by calls, discussions about his house construction delays, and eventually transitions to lighter topics including Daniel’s upcoming bachelor party and his cat allergy.
Segments
- Show open and daylight saving time [00:00:07] — Show opens with Katie singing a sorority song. Dale mentions struggling with the time change and references KXAN coverage of UT fraternity controversy.
- SAE controversy discussion [00:01:54] — Dale discusses the SAE fraternity racist chant incident at Oklahoma, media coverage restrictions, and the hypocrisy around the controversy.
- Corporate review rant begins [00:06:04] — Dale reads email about annual performance appraisal process using Halogen system and launches into passionate critique of corporate radio bureaucracy.
- Dale explains his frustration [00:12:32] — Dale clarifies his rant is about wanting the show to reach more people and help listeners, not just ego. He discusses how the show helps people through difficult times.
- House construction and mortgage rates [00:24:03] — Dale explains delays with his house closing due to a sliding door issue and his dilemma about locking in mortgage rates with the Fed potentially raising interest rates.
- Testing Carissa’s loan officer credentials [00:26:44] — Dale quizzes Carissa about mortgage points and rates, revealing she mostly just input numbers into a calculator when she worked at Countrywide.
- Caller Corey’s compliments [00:31:44] — Caller Corey offers compliments to each cast member, praising Dale for saying what others cannot and highlighting the show’s mental health episode on The Sideshow.
- Dale discusses his Austin Monthly article [00:32:52] — Dale describes writing an emotional article about ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ that revealed childhood trauma from his mother’s cancer hospitalization when he was three.
- Cat cafe and Daniel’s bachelor party [00:44:20] — Discussion of Blue Cat Cafe Kickstarter and Matt’s proposal to bring cats to the studio for Daniel’s bachelor party, despite his severe allergies. Daniel mispronounces ‘feline’ repeatedly.
Callers
- Corey [00:31:44] — Offered compliments to each cast member and praised the show’s impact on listeners, especially mental health discussions Led to Dale explaining his passion for the show and desire to help people. Corey mentioned he’s moving to Charleston but will keep listening via podcast.
Quotes
Corporate radio is killing itself.
Dale Dudley [00:11:02]
I want people to hear what we do. This show’s incredible for people.
Dale Dudley [00:34:52]
You say the things that all the rest of us can’t or are not willing to say.
Caller Corey [00:39:48]
Part 2: Daniel’s Wedding
The second part of the March 11, 2015 show focuses heavily on Daniel Gallo’s upcoming wedding. Dale found a Buzzfeed article on saving money on weddings and used it to interrogate Daniel about his wedding plans, particularly criticizing the 6pm Friday ceremony time and location that requires guests to battle rush hour traffic. Daniel became visibly uncomfortable with the on-air discussion, eventually leaving the studio with his phone (presumably to text his fiancée), creating tension. The hosts also discussed an open-carry activist video and Bob’s brief departure from Facebook.
Segments
- Show opening and film festival update [00:00:00] — Dale promotes the under-five film festival, announces sponsors (Army Navy store, High Brew coffee, Empanadas food truck) bringing the prize pool to $7,300, and discusses prize distribution ideas with Bob.
- Management doesn’t notice when they leave [00:01:37] — Dale reveals management didn’t know the show left the studio until 3pm, and they contacted Bob looking for Dale. Discussion of Dale apologizing for saying the show was better without Bob.
- Red Rats explained [00:02:34] — Caller Chuck asks about ‘red rats’ – Bob explains it’s his mom’s phrase for extreme anger, like Dale’s ‘white light.’ Dale doesn’t remember saying the show was better without Bob.
- Open carry video near Michigan school [00:05:51] — Dale plays and critiques video of open carry activist (Nunya Beeswax on YouTube) walking near a school with a rifle, confronting police officers, and complaining when officers kept their hands on their weapons.
- White privilege and police restraint [00:14:45] — Bob notes the ultimate white privilege in the video – the man taunting armed police officers. Discussion of what would happen if roles were reversed, police militarization, and cops showing remarkable restraint.
- Wedding money-saving tips clickbait [00:19:33] — Dale introduces Buzzfeed article ’33 insanely smart ways to save money on your wedding’ to ask Daniel if he used any of the tips for his upcoming wedding.
- Bob’s Facebook hypocrisy revealed [00:20:31] — After Bob complained about fake positive Facebook posts, a listener reviewed Bob’s page and found pictures of baseball with kids, race cars at Circuit of the Americas, Mexico resort trip, and other highlights Bob criticized others for posting.
- Wedding details interrogation begins [00:29:35] — Dale goes through wedding tips asking Daniel which ones he followed. Daniel reveals the wedding is Friday at 6pm, causing the hosts to panic about rush hour traffic going north.
- Daniel’s bathroom escape [00:43:52] — When pressed about wedding details (particularly alcohol options), Daniel became visibly uncomfortable and left for the bathroom with his phone, leading hosts to believe he was getting cease-and-desist texts from his fiancée.
- Dale’s rant about honest radio [00:46:51] — Dale becomes frustrated, says if people can’t handle personal life being discussed they shouldn’t be in radio. He talks about bearing his soul on the show, including discussing childhood molestation, while they’re just asking about wedding logistics.
- Bar options finally revealed [00:54:43] — Daniel returns and reveals the bar will have Dolce Vita margaritas, beer, and vodka. Dale reassures Daniel he loves him and isn’t trying to cause problems. Callers joke about the wedding logistics.
Recurring Bits
- Click Bait [00:19:33] — Dale used Buzzfeed’s ’33 insanely smart ways to save money on your wedding’ article to question Daniel about wedding planning
Callers
- Chuck [00:02:30] — Asked about the origin of the phrase ‘red rats’ Bob explained it’s his mom’s expression for extreme anger, similar to Dale’s ‘white light’
- Tom [00:52:14] — Asked what they’ll talk about after Daniel’s wedding is over Brief humorous exchange, Dale suggested Matt Bearden might propose to Carissa next
- Lorenzo [00:56:28] — Asked about who took Acevedo’s place and wedding cake details Told everything about the wedding is a ‘surprise’ because they’ve been shut out of information
- Kevin [00:58:42] — Joked about whether the wedding cake would stay in its box for easy transport home Led to jokes about Daniel and his fiancée hoarding leftover wedding food
Quotes
This is the guy that used to wear the snake to the mall.
Bob Fonseca [00:09:50]
Is this not the ultimate white privilege right here?
Bob Fonseca [00:14:45]
Call me in 20 years. I’ll leave you a number.
Dale Dudley [00:32:58]
How in the hell am I gonna make a four o’clock Friday wedding?
Bob Fonseca [00:40:03]
You think it’s fun talking about being molested as a kid?
Dale Dudley [00:47:45]
Do you understand the man we’ve teased for zero social skills is getting married?
Bob Fonseca [00:52:42]
Part 3: Study on Average Size of Men
The final part of the show focuses heavily on a study about average penis size, sparking extensive discussion and multiple female callers weighing in on whether size matters. The hosts play Head to Head trivia with topics including Greek alphabet, modern tech, and nuts. The segment is punctuated by sponsor reads, ticket giveaways for South by Southwest, Chicago, and Jersey Boys, and the hosts’ typical banter about personal topics and workplace dynamics.
Segments
- Show Opening and Head to Head Setup [00:00:00] — Dale announces South by Southwest wristbands, film passes, Chicago and Jersey Boys tickets available through Head to Head. Topics are Greek alphabet, modern net/technology, and nuts.
- Head to Head Begins [00:04:34] — The trivia game starts with Adolfo challenging Bob on modern web and tech questions. Technical difficulties and confusion ensue with Daniel’s question preparation.
- James vs. Dale on Nuts Category [00:12:34] — Caller James challenges Dale on the nuts category. Dale wins after James cheats by looking up answers on the internet during the game.
- Michelle vs. Matt on Greek Alphabet [00:26:29] — Michelle plays Head to Head against Matt on Greek alphabet questions, which turn out to be mostly math-related. Matt wins, admitting his wife is a math teacher.
- Penis Size Study Discussion [00:40:21] — Dale introduces a King’s College London study on average penis size, revealing measurements and sparking extensive debate about whether size matters.
- Female Callers Weigh In [00:47:32] — Multiple female callers (Stephanie, Lee, Tina, Andrea, Jolene) call to give their opinions on whether penis size matters, with varied perspectives.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:04:34] — Multiple rounds played throughout the segment with topics including modern web/tech, nuts, and Greek alphabet. Technical issues and contestant cheating became running jokes.
- The Sideshow [01:04:01] — Dale promotes continuing the conversation about sex and kinkiest experiences on the Sideshow podcast, encouraging female callers to stay on the line.
Callers
- Adolfo [00:06:46] — Called to play Head to Head for South by Southwest music wristbands, challenged Bob on modern web and technology Won by answering most questions correctly after Bob missed multiple answers
- James (also called ‘Lose’) [00:12:44] — Challenged Dale on nuts trivia category for Jersey Boys tickets Lost after admitting to looking up answers on the internet. Dale won the tiebreaker on The Nutcracker Suite question. Got hung up on for cheating.
- Michelle [00:25:45] — Challenged Matt on Greek alphabet (which turned into math questions) for film passes Lost to Matt who knew the answers because his wife is a math teacher. Matt gave her the prizes anyway after declaring her a winner.
- Vinny [00:47:41] — Called about The Jinx documentary Bob was watching Spoiled the ending of the show for Bob, who was enjoying it. Also mentioned his own size.
- Stephanie (first) [00:48:52] — Called to say there is such a thing as ‘too big’ in response to penis size discussion Shared her opinion that she prefers average size over too large
- Stephanie (second) [00:50:18] — Another Stephanie called agreeing that too big is a real problem Contributed to the discussion, saying size only matters when it’s too big
- Jolene (corrected pronunciation) (regular) [00:56:22] — Called about penis size with a theory about body type correlation Shared detailed opinions about size preferences and her experiences with different sizes, including measuring a partner
- Lee [00:59:06] — Called to say size definitely matters with ‘no pain, no gain’ philosophy Brief call expressing preference for larger size
- Tina [01:00:14] — Called with story about partner she nicknamed ‘MAC Lipstick’ due to small size Contributed story illustrating that there is such a thing as too small, preferring bigger
- Andrea [01:01:46] — Called saying size matters, revealed her mother told her at 18 that’s why she married her dad Shared uncomfortable family story that grossed out the hosts
Quotes
I could do it, but just let me do it. You can’t add three to five?
Dale Dudley [00:06:01]
Dick Clark, if he was alive, would have missed this.
Bob Fonseca [00:19:13]
I love going and watching the performance every year of The Nutcracker.
Dale Dudley [00:24:40]
On behalf of Daniel Gallo and myself, we want to extend our sympathy to those of you listening who are of average size.
Dale Dudley [00:43:02]
I don’t think there’s any woman out there who really cares about size.
Carissa Jade [00:45:05]
I can’t wait to get to heaven because I always wanted to sleep with a black man.
Dale Dudley [01:02:13]