Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, March 18, 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 launches into an extended rant about government surveillance and NSA overreach after watching the PBS Frontline series ‘The Program’ about Edward Snowden. He expresses outrage at Dick Cheney and Alberto Gonzalez, argues Snowden is justified, and condemns both Bush and Obama administrations. The conversation meanders through conspiracy theories, Alex Jones, Daniel’s misunderstanding of ‘permafrost,’ Bob’s new purple Corvette, and various tangents including Daniel Tiger, Viagra commercials, and upcoming creepy Mt. Everest content.
Segments
- Show Open [00:00:00] — Bob delivers an extended intro announcing the show and Dale does a ‘Princess Bride’ voice. Discussion of whether Carissa should remain verified on Twitter.
- Bob’s Purple Corvette [00:03:18] — Dale spotted Bob driving his newly acquired 1993 purple Corvette on 360 and tried to honk at him, but Bob never noticed. Bob explains he put a Detroit Red Wings sticker on it so people wouldn’t think it was an Aggie car.
- PBS Frontline Rant Begins [00:12:00] — Dale begins a passionate, extended discussion of the PBS Frontline documentary ‘The Program’ about NSA surveillance, Edward Snowden, and government overreach post-9/11. He condemns Dick Cheney and Alberto Gonzalez.
- NSA Surveillance Details [00:14:00] — Dale describes how the government has stored all internet and phone data since 2001, explains the NSA splitter in San Francisco phone switching stations, and criticizes Obama for continuing Bush-era policies.
- Whistleblower Persecution [00:16:00] — Dale recounts how NSA whistleblowers were persecuted, had their lives destroyed, homes raided by FBI, and were prosecuted with trumped-up evidence. He argues Snowden was justified in his actions.
- Alex Jones Theory [00:29:00] — Dale proposes that Alex Jones is actually useful to the government because he mixes legitimate revelations with outlandish conspiracy theories, making people dismiss the real issues.
- Capitol Gun Rights Protest [00:35:00] — Brief mention of gun rights protesters at the Texas Capitol demanding panic buttons be installed, which Dale finds embarrassing and plans to discuss later.
- Mt. Everest Preview [00:39:00] — Dale and Matt tease an upcoming segment about ‘Green Boots’ and frozen bodies on Mt. Everest that will freak out Daniel and Carissa.
- Permafrost Confusion [00:41:00] — Daniel repeatedly misuses the term ‘permafrost,’ claiming Seattle has it and people get it on their shoes. Dale and others try to explain it’s permanently frozen ground in tundra regions, not mud or frost on shoes.
Callers
- unnamed [00:35:05] — Called in response to Dale’s government surveillance rant Caller suggests the solution to all problems is ‘weed’ and smoking ‘a big fat doobie,’ then hangs up. Brief comic relief.
Quotes
Alberto Gonzalez and Dick Cheney should be in prison, absolutely in prison.
Dale Dudley [00:14:43]
Everything you’ve ever done online since 2001, the government has it without question.
Dale Dudley [00:15:08]
Alex Jones is the patsy. He’s a distraction because he tells you things that are provable and outlandish.
Dale Dudley [00:31:32]
We’re all done. Our goose is cooked. Our die has been passed.
Dale Dudley [00:35:24]
Part 2: The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt
This segment is titled ‘The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt,’ but the hosts never actually explain what this recurring bit entails during this portion. Instead, the show covers a wide range of topics: Dale teases Daniel for noticing odd details like ‘permafrost’ on boots and someone’s name change, leading to an extended discussion of Mount Everest deaths and bodies used as trail markers. The conversation veers into Neapolitan ice cream etymology, Chinese plastic rice conspiracy theories, jackfruit punishment in Vietnam, and gun rights protesters confronting a Texas legislator. The segment ends with reactions to the 2015 Academy Award nominations, particularly celebrating boyhood’s six nominations as an Austin-filmed project.
Segments
- Daniel’s Permafrost Observation [00:00:02] — Dale playfully mocks Daniel for noticing minute details like permafrost on boots in Seattle and knowing someone changed their last name when she got married. Daniel becomes defensive, thinking he’s in trouble.
- Mount Everest Death Bodies [00:06:56] — Dale shares a website showing dead bodies left on Mount Everest, including ‘Green Boots’ who has been there since 1996 and serves as a waypoint marker. The hosts discuss how climbers freeze in place and why bodies aren’t removed.
- Neapolitan Ice Cream Etymology [00:15:56] — Carissa jokes about Neapolitan ice cream while discussing Nepal. After initial teasing, Dale discovers the ice cream is actually named after Naples, Italy, not Nepal. Bob attempts to troll the room with false information.
- The Blood Volume Debate [00:21:09] — Daniel claims people in Colorado have a gallon more blood due to altitude. Dale spends the entire commercial break googling this, finding that high-altitude residents produce more red blood cells and hemoglobin but don’t have substantially more blood volume.
- Chinese Plastic Rice Conspiracy [00:31:00] — Daniel shares a conspiracy theory from his future brother-in-law about China producing fake rice made partly from plastic. Dale confirms reports exist from 2011 about plastic rice mixed with potatoes.
- Vietnamese Jackfruit Punishment [00:33:50] — Daniel explains that in Vietnamese schools, misbehaving students were made to kneel on jackfruit (a spiny fruit) as punishment, according to his future in-law.
- Gun Rights Protesters at Texas Capitol [00:40:06] — Dale plays news clips of open carry advocates confronting State Representative Pancho Nevarez in his office, calling him ‘a tyrant to the Constitution’ when he won’t support repealing handgun license requirements. Dale criticizes their tactics and lack of decorum.
- 2015 Academy Award Nominations [00:50:30] — The show announces that Boyhood received six Oscar nominations including Best Picture. Dale celebrates the Austin connection with director Richard Linklater and discusses other nominees including Birdman and Michael Keaton.
Recurring Bits
- The Worst of Dudley and Bob [00:00:02] — The segment is titled ‘The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt’ but the hosts never explain or execute the bit during this portion. They simply do regular show content.
Callers
- unnamed [00:52:38] — Called to clarify that even in open carry states, you cannot bring guns into bars Dale had already moved on from the topic and the call was brief
Quotes
It warms the permafrost in your heart.
Dale Dudley [00:00:15]
They use these as markers guide points of where they are.
Dale Dudley [00:12:10]
I believe it’s a penis thing when you’re that in love with guns.
Dale Dudley [00:42:01]
As far as I’m concerned you’re a tyrant to the Constitution.
Gun Rights Protester [00:47:52]
I own a lot of guns. I bet I own more guns than all those people in the office.
State Representative Pancho Nevarez [00:48:31]
Part 3: The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt
This segment is ‘The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt,’ a recurring bit where the show replays older content. The hosts discuss a variety of topics including the death of a Marlboro Man, Camel Crush cigarettes, scary audio recordings, Las Vegas gambling stories, Netflix shows like Lilyhammer, and a head-to-head trivia contest on music and movies. The segment is loose and conversational, jumping from topic to topic.
Segments
- Opening credits and congratulations [00:00:03] — Dale congratulates Joan Jett, Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and everyone who worked on Boyhood. Brief discussion about the film.
- Marlboro Man dies at 85 [00:01:42] — Dale discusses the death of Daniel Winfield, one of the original Marlboro men, who died at age 85 from natural causes, unlike several others who died from lung cancer.
- Camel Crush cigarettes [00:04:00] — Carissa shows the hosts her Camel Crush cigarettes with a crushable menthol capsule. The hosts are fascinated by the technology and joke about starting to smoke.
- Seven scary audio recordings [00:07:00] — The show plays several frightening audio clips including an exorcism recording, a hurricane, Vietnam War ‘ghost tape,’ a 9-1-1 chimp attack call mixed with Christian Bale ranting, and a serial killer confession.
- The mob and Netflix documentaries [00:22:38] — Dale discusses watching a Netflix series about the mob, how Giuliani brought down organized crime, and the Donnie Brasco case.
- Lilyhammer discussion [00:24:25] — Bob and Dale discuss the Netflix show Lilyhammer starring Steve Van Zandt, with Bob mentioning a song Van Zandt released.
- Cable rates and streaming [00:26:41] — Dale discusses rising cable rates and considers dumping cable in favor of Netflix, though he needs to keep it for Game of Thrones.
- Vegas trip recap [00:37:00] — A guest (likely CJ) talks about a recent Vegas trip, gambling strategy, fees, and going to the Rhino strip club.
- Head to Head – Angie vs Matt (Music) [00:45:49] — Trivia contest on music between caller Angie and Matt. Angie gets one out of five questions correct.
- Head to Head – Matt completes the round [00:50:26] — Matt easily answers his music trivia questions, winning the round.
- Head to Head – Carlos vs unknown (Movies) [00:53:48] — A new head-to-head round on movies. Carlos gets one out of five questions correct, struggling with film trivia.
Recurring Bits
- The Worst of Dudley and Bob [00:00:03] — The entire segment is labeled as ‘The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt,’ suggesting it is a compilation or replay segment
- Head to Head [00:45:49] — Multiple rounds of the trivia game featuring callers challenging hosts on music and movies topics
Callers
- Angie [00:46:14] — Called to play Head to Head trivia on music topic Lost the trivia game to Matt, getting only 1 out of 5 questions correct. Was offered Christopher Titus tickets as a consolation prize.
- Carlos [00:54:00] — Called to play Head to Head trivia on movies topic Lost badly, getting only 1 out of 5 questions correct. Host noted he ‘overthought’ the answers and talked himself out of correct responses.
Quotes
Can I ask why everybody’s being so mean to Bruce Jenner?
Dale Dudley [00:02:42]
Don’t talk about that. Don’t talk about this. I’ve got a great life, but it’s just this constant…
Dale Dudley [00:08:34]
I think it’s like prostitute sex. We don’t like make out.
Carissa Jade [00:09:00]
I totally don’t believe in being possessed. I believe it’s mental illness.
Dale Dudley [00:12:06]