Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, March 17, 2015
This Show
- The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt
- The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt
- The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt
Part 1: The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt
Dale Dudley returns to the show after recovering from a bad reaction to painkillers, discussing his normal mental state and ongoing issues with being cold. He shares a touching story about writing his Austin Monthly column on his first guitar and how his daughter inspired the ending. The show devolves into discussions about drive-in theaters, particularly adult ones in Tyler, Texas, protective orders against listeners, and various nostalgic topics about the 1950s-70s. Matt nurses a head injury throughout, and Dale criticizes Led Zeppelin for stealing songs.
Segments
- Show Open – Dale’s Recovery [00:00:00] — Dale discusses having his first normal mental day after a bad reaction to tapering off painkillers. He complains about being unable to get warm despite the cold weather.
- Austin Monthly Column Story [00:02:36] — Dale shares the story of writing his column about his first guitar that his dad bought him at 15. His three-year-old daughter walked in while he was playing Heart of Gold and gave him the perfect ending for the article.
- Marriage Jokes [00:09:32] — Dale makes self-deprecating jokes about his wife’s lack of enthusiasm for intimacy, comparing it to getting her hair colored at the salon.
- Protective Orders Discussion [00:11:39] — Dale reveals he now has four protective orders against people versus the show, attributing it to internet behavior. He discusses getting calls about rumors regarding other radio personalities.
- Star Wars and Billy Joel [00:20:25] — Discussion of a viral image comparing Billy Joel singing Piano Man to dying Anakin Skywalker. Dale reveals he’s not really a Star Wars fan despite claiming to be.
- Drive-In Theater Memories [00:24:28] — The show discusses old drive-in theaters in Austin and Texas. Dale shares childhood memories including seeing the swinger movie ‘Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice’ at age 7-8.
- Apache Adult Drive-In Theater [00:30:34] — Extended discussion about the Apache adult drive-in theater in Tyler, Texas that somehow existed in the conservative area. They read Google reviews including one from ‘Moses Clark’ praising the gay-friendly atmosphere.
- 1950s Nostalgia Debate [00:35:43] — Carissa expresses nostalgia for the 1950s while reading Stephen King’s ’11/22/63′. Dale shoots down the romanticized view, arguing the era was suppressive with unspoken PTSD and family problems.
- Led Zeppelin Song Theft [00:39:22] — Dale criticizes Led Zeppelin for stealing songs from African American artists without giving proper credit or royalties, questioning why they still receive honors.
- Cadbury Egg Recipe Change [00:40:00] — Discussion of Cadbury changing their cream egg recipe and reducing package size from six to five eggs while keeping the same price.
Guests
- Erin Quinn Kong (other) [00:02:36] — Editor of Austin Monthly magazine, mentioned as having been on the previous day’s show
Text Line
- [00:11:39] Landrum family wrote saying they are super fans who discuss the show daily and that the wife cried and laughed listening to The Sideshow — read by Dale Dudley Dale used it as an example of nice messages they receive and to promote The Sideshow podcast
Quotes
I cannot get warm. Is it the moisture in the air?
Dale Dudley [00:02:06]
I think she just feels like it’s a duty.
Dale Dudley [00:09:15]
Hey, my name is Dale Dudley. I believe drugs should be legal, abortion should be legal and I hate religion.
Dale Dudley [00:16:10]
The 50s weren’t happy days. The 50s were suppressive.
Dale Dudley [00:37:00]
I get a Cadbury egg just to know what women go through.
Dale Dudley [00:40:16]
Part 2: The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt
This segment features ongoing banter about Twitter blocking, Bob’s plumbing emergency dominating the show, fast food clickbait that the hosts dismiss as fake, and City Council candidate Laura Presley’s refusal to accept her election loss. The show also plays clips of Nancy Grace debating rapper 2 Chainz about marijuana legalization, with Dale criticizing Grace’s condescending style and racist visual editing.
Segments
- Twitter Blocking Discussion [00:00:07] — Bob blocks a listener who made a joke about his ‘amnesia lane’ comment about the Rebel Drive-In. Dale questions why Bob would block someone over a joke on Twitter.
- Banking Regulations Rant [00:02:52] — Dale briefly rants about Congress trying to loosen Dodd-Frank banking regulations only seven years after the financial crisis, and complains about Oppenheimer not calling him about his investment account.
- Horror Movie Pronunciation [00:04:51] — The hosts attempt to correct Daniel’s pronunciation of ‘horror,’ with Daniel saying ‘horror’ instead of ‘horror.’ Multiple attempts to teach him the correct pronunciation follow.
- Waterphone Sound Effect [00:06:56] — Dale plays audio of a ‘waterphone,’ the instrument that creates creepy sound effects in horror movies. The hosts are intrigued by the unusual instrument.
- AT&T Commercial Disruption [00:10:10] — Dale plays back audio from a commercial break where Matt accidentally turned his mic on while Bob and Dale were recording an AT&T commercial, creating a loud noise that ruined the take.
- Clickbait: Fast Foods You Should Never Eat [00:14:54] — Dale reads clickbait about fast foods workers say you should never order, including Wendy’s chili and KFC sandwiches. The hosts dismiss most claims as fake or not actually problematic.
- Bob’s Plumbing Emergency Begins [00:19:08] — Bob receives word of a plumbing emergency at home – a faucet that won’t turn off. This triggers a lengthy debate about whether Bob’s house has a cutoff valve in the garage.
- Cutoff Valve Argument Escalates [00:25:00] — Dale insists all new houses have cutoff valves in the garage; Bob insists his doesn’t. A caller who does plumbing confirms most houses don’t have them unless specially requested. The argument continues intermittently.
- Laura Presley Won’t Concede [00:29:04] — Dale reads about City Council candidate Laura Presley refusing to accept her 30-point defeat, spending $16,000 on a recount that confirmed the same result, and now filing complaints with the Secretary of State.
- Rotterdam Mayor F-Word Clip [00:39:52] — Dale plays audio of the Rotterdam mayor (who is Muslim) telling fellow Muslims to ‘F off’ if they can’t handle freedom of expression, saying the F-word in Dutch.
- Nancy Grace vs 2 Chainz Debate [00:40:04] — Dale plays extended clips of Nancy Grace interviewing rapper 2 Chainz about marijuana legalization. Dale criticizes Grace’s condescending tone, racist visual editing (showing only Black people smoking), and illogical arguments.
- Head to Head Setup [00:56:22] — Daniel sets up the next segment of Head to Head, featuring trivia about three Austin movie stars: Ethan Hawke, Sandra Bullock, and Matthew McConaughey.
Recurring Bits
- Click Bait [00:14:54] — Fast foods you should never eat according to workers – hosts dismiss most claims as fake
- Head to Head [00:56:22] — Setup for next round featuring Austin movie stars trivia
Callers
- Jim [00:27:20] — Called to say as a plumber, 99.9% of houses do not have cutoff valves in garages unless specially requested Supports Bob’s position in the cutoff valve argument, but Dale remains unconvinced
Text Line
- [00:00:07] Listener made joke about Bob’s ‘trip down amnesia lane’ regarding the Rebel Drive-In — read by Bob Fonseca Bob blocked the listener on Twitter, sparking discussion about blocking people over jokes
- [00:33:06] Texters asking about Dale’s move-in date for his new house being built — read by Matt Bearden Dale explains he’s looking at April or May, definitely by September
Quotes
Make your jokes funnier.
Dale Dudley [00:00:11]
You lose. You get nothing. Good day, sir!
Dale Dudley [00:32:41]
Don’t throw me in that pot and stew me?
Dale Dudley [00:45:15]
We’re keeping the gays from kissing and putting potheads in jail.
Dale Dudley [00:54:22]
Part 3: The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt
This part features ‘The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt,’ a segment replaying memorable moments from the show. The hosts play Head to Head (their Austin actor trivia game), discuss Matthew McConaughey’s audition tape for Dazed and Confused, and mock a news story about a parent who sees a satanic pentagram in school bus brake lights. Bob expresses feeling stressed about mundane life tasks, leading to a discussion about first-world problems, weight loss, and luxury goods.
Segments
- ISIS video and geopolitics [00:00:00] — Dale discusses a disturbing ISIS video showing a child executing Russians. He muses about US/Russia/China cooperation against ISIS and mentions watching PBS Frontline documentaries about NSA surveillance post-9/11.
- Matthew McConaughey audition tape [00:02:56] — The hosts watch and discuss McConaughey’s audition for Dazed and Confused with Wiley Wiggins. Dale reflects on sliding doors moments in careers and how one audition changed McConaughey’s life trajectory.
- Head to Head – Round 1 [00:07:09] — Caller Michael plays Head to Head against Bob, answering questions about Austin actors Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, and Ethan Hawke. Michael wins and chooses MotoGP tickets.
- Head to Head – Round 2 [00:14:04] — Caller Jenna plays against Dale in the Austin actors trivia game. Dale wins by correctly identifying Ethan Hawke’s cat appeared in Lisa Loeb’s ‘Stay’ video. Jenna receives WWE tickets and discusses losing her virginity at 14 to Chumbawamba-era music.
- Satanic bus lights story [00:21:00] — The hosts play and mock a Memphis TV news story about a parent outraged over what she perceives as a pentagram symbol in school bus brake lights. They ridicule the woman’s complaint and discuss obesity in the Deep South.
- Drive-in theater memories [00:32:00] — Dale reads Facebook responses about listeners’ local drive-in theaters that showed adult films, including the Apache, Rebel, Circle, and others across Texas.
- Bob’s stress and first-world problems [00:34:12] — Bob complains about feeling overwhelmed with errands and tasks while his wife is at a conference. Dale points out the irony given Bob’s upcoming luxury Mexico trip and Corvette ownership.
- Dale denied life insurance [00:37:02] — Dale reveals he was denied life insurance despite losing weight, likely due to his history of atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea. He reflects darkly on an actuary somewhere believing he’s at high risk of dying.
- Meditation and wellness discussion [00:42:52] — The hosts discuss meditation apps, isolation tanks, cryotherapy, and yoga. Dale recommends the Headspace app to Bob for stress relief.
- Chuy’s weight loss [00:47:00] — The group notices Chuy has lost weight through strict low-carb dieting and daily lifting at Planet Fitness. Bob awkwardly tries to compliment him, leading to confusion about whether Bob preferred Chuy’s previous body type.
- Luxury goods and marriage [00:51:00] — Dale discusses shopping for a Louis Vuitton purse for his wife at the Domain, feeling shame about not being able to afford $2,500-$3,000 purses. The conversation turns philosophical about wealth, luxury goods, and what they signify.
Recurring Bits
- The Worst of Dudley and Bob [00:00:00] — This entire part is presented as ‘The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt,’ though the context suggests it’s best-of content rather than actual ‘worst’ moments
- Head to Head [00:07:09] — Two rounds played: Michael vs Bob (Michael wins) and Jenna vs Dale (Dale wins). Format involves three Austin actors with rapid-fire trivia questions
Callers
- Michael (regular) [00:07:09] — Wanted to play Head to Head against Bob Won the game 4-4 and received MotoGP three-day passes. He had won Head to Head before.
- Jenna [00:14:04] — Played Head to Head against Dale Lost but received WWE tickets. Shared that she lost her virginity at 14 during the Chumbawamba era, which Dale used to guess she was born around 1983.
Quotes
This little moment in time…all if he had just one little thing had gone wrong…you might be talking to Matthew McConaughey selling cars over on the motor mile.
Dale Dudley [00:04:39]
Anyone who fears a God, not Jesus Christ, should be outraged.
Robin Wilkins (news clip) [00:28:04]
Somewhere out there there’s an actuary that thinks I’m in danger of dying…is it gonna happen tonight?
Dale Dudley [00:37:59]
It is almost impossible for you to make yourself feel better by thinking outside yourself and how bad some people really have it.
Dale Dudley [00:42:01]