Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, March 25, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Tax Rant
Dale launches into his annual tax rant after spending two frustrating days on TurboTax, detailing how he’s scared to take legitimate deductions like home office and childcare despite spending hours entering data. The conversation spirals through tax frustrations, Emma’s stock losses, the medical industry, and Dale’s positive voiceover session for DC Comics Online. Bob struggles with the new Halogen employee review software while Dale complains about corporate culture.
Segments
- Positive opening – DC Comics voiceover work [00:00:00] — Dale starts on a positive note describing his excellent voiceover session with Alex Keller at DC Comics Online’s secret location, praising the professional treatment and free Red Bull.
- Annual tax rant begins [00:08:28] — Dale transitions to what sent him to bed depressed: doing his taxes. He describes the frustration of TurboTax, legitimate deductions being rejected, and the fear of taking write-offs even when entitled.
- Home office deduction rejection [00:13:00] — Dale details measuring his home office (18×21 feet), entering all the data, only to be told he’s not eligible for the deduction. He questions why Americans should have to hire someone and feel scared when filing legitimate taxes.
- Medical costs and deduction limits [00:24:30] — Carissa shares her frustration spending over $3,000 on medical and mental health care. Dale explains you need 10% of your salary in medical costs before you can deduct anything, launching into a rant against medical administrators.
- Toothpaste and invented problems [00:29:00] — Carissa draws an analogy between toothpaste marketing and the medical industry creating problems to sell solutions. The conversation gets derailed but touches on how industries manufacture needs.
- Halogen software nightmare [00:33:09] — Bob describes spending two hours trying to use the company’s new Halogen multi-rater performance review software, which just spins endlessly when he tries to search for coworkers.
- Late night TV and Van Halen [00:36:00] — Discussion of Jimmy Kimmel vs. Jimmy Fallon, Dale’s preference for Kimmel, and announcement that Van Halen will be house band on Kimmel Monday and Tuesday for their first national TV appearance.
- Film festival sponsorship push [00:42:02] — Bob reads list of current sponsors for the film festival prize fund. Dale pushes for more sponsors to reach $10,000 goal, currently at $7,800.
Quotes
I went to bed two nights in a row straight from my office at work, depressed and on the edge of suicide.
Dale Dudley [00:08:28]
In what country should you sit down to do your taxes and take legitimate deductions and then at the end get scared?
Dale Dudley [00:12:34]
If you’re a medical administrator above vice president, you should drive off a bridge because you’re a horrible human being.
Dale Dudley [00:27:19]
Vote Cruz! The Cruz Missile! Ted Cruz wants to do away with the IRS.
Dale Dudley [00:33:12]
Part 2: You Got in Trouble
Dale and the crew discuss parenting frustrations, inspired by animated ‘Brother Mike tapes’ of real parent-child arguments from the 1980s. They open phones for listeners to share what their parents constantly nagged them about, generating several calls. The segment also covers Daniel’s wedding logistics (which has the crew annoyed about the Friday 6pm timing), Bob starting a diet, and Dale’s putt-putt playing past. A Hays County school story about dual-language programs sparks Facebook debate but leaves everyone confused about what the actual issue is.
Segments
- Show Opening & Film Festival Update [00:00:00] — Dale announces a $500 commitment from Ticket City for their film festival, bringing total to $8,300. Discusses corporate reviews and complains about lack of venue.
- Amazon Royalties Game [00:01:56] — Dale reveals his February earnings from Dr. Zim’s Elixir audiobook on Amazon. Crew plays Price is Right style guessing game; Dale won with actual amount of $286 (including bounties from Audible signups).
- Daniel’s Wedding Complaints [00:04:02] — Hosts complain about Daniel Gallo’s Friday 6pm wedding timing to save money, discussing traffic, babysitting costs, and whether there will be alcohol.
- Bob’s Diet Drama [00:06:32] — Discussion of Bob starting LastDietATX tomorrow. Dale warns about ‘carb flu’ and discipline needed. Debate over whether Bob should start before or after Daniel’s wedding.
- Brother Mike Tapes Introduction [00:09:12] — Dale plays animated video by Rod Perry who recorded parent arguments from age 12-28. First clip shows parents pressuring teen Mike to clean his room and put things in storage.
- Parenting Pet Peeves Topic Launch [00:12:20] — Dale opens phones asking what listeners’ parents constantly nagged them about. Bob discusses structure/order; Dale complains about son not wearing socks and ruining shoes.
- Caller: Spoon Holding [00:14:53] — First caller Mark says his mother constantly griped about how he held his spoon while eating cereal (overhand grip).
- Caller: Pot Smoking in Parents’ House [00:16:00] — Caller admits to smoking pot in bedroom with window open, using incense to hide smell. Matt and crew are shocked anyone would have the ‘balls’ to do this.
- Caller Val: Grunge Clothing [00:17:19] — Female caller Val says parents complained about her ‘crappy clothing choices’ – flannel shirts and grunge style. Reveals she’s a lesbian who drove a mini truck.
- Caller Becky: Streetlight Curfew [00:18:52] — Becky from Gulf Coast says parents griped when she stayed out on bike after streetlights came on. Dale shares he played putt-putt for money as teen and parents thought he was doing drugs.
- Caller Ed: Grades & School [00:21:24] — Ed says parents complained about his grades and not taking school seriously. He was focused on ‘food, football, and females’ but his son still got into law school.
- Daniel’s Man on the Street Content [00:23:07] — Dale discovers Daniel left thumb drive with content but didn’t communicate what’s on it. They play song parodies (lazy one-word replacements) and man-on-the-street about Mark Ott’s $11,000 couch and which cast member had sex change.
- Sex Change Man on the Street [00:31:38] — Daniel asked people on street which of four cast photos shows someone who had sex change. Most pick Dale or Carissa. Carissa protests she doesn’t look like a man.
- Judge DWI Arrest Story [00:35:35] — Dale discusses Travis County Judge Giselle Triana arrested for DWI with Mike’s Hard Lemonade in car. She previously handed down stiff DWI sentences as criminal judge. Crew debates drinking and driving.
- Hays County Bilingual Education Story [00:43:53] — Dale plays KXAN report about parent petition (7 signatures) against Blanco Vista Elementary principal over dual language program. Story is confusing – unclear if issue is Cinco de Mayo celebrations, teacher turnover, or actual language instruction.
- Facebook Comment War [00:48:52] — Dale reads Facebook comments on school story. Debate erupts over whether schools should celebrate Cinco de Mayo (not widely celebrated in Mexico). Dale admits calling someone a ‘dumb redneck’ in comments.
- Head to Head Preview [00:54:58] — Setup for upcoming Head to Head segment. Topics are Bugs, Tornadoes, and Easter. Tickets available: Eagles, Journey, Jim Jefferies. Carissa will be running it instead of Daniel.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:54:58] — Previewed for after break with Carissa running it; topics are Bugs, Tornadoes, Easter for Eagles, Journey, and Jim Jefferies tickets
Callers
- Mark [00:14:53] — Mother complained about how he held his spoon when eating cereal (overhand grip) Led to brief discussion of eating utensil etiquette
- Mark (second caller) [00:16:00] — Parents’ dictatorship rules – no locked doors, turn music down, no incense (he was smoking pot in his room) Shocked the hosts that he had the audacity to smoke pot inside parents’ house
- Greg [00:17:02] — Started to talk about parents complaining about everything but couldn’t articulate clearly Dale cut him off quickly for rambling, used as example of how NOT to call radio show
- Val [00:17:32] — Parents complained about crappy clothing choices – grunge/flannel era. Also mentioned being a lesbian. Generated jokes about tofu, mini trucks, and conversion therapy
- Becky (Gulf Coast) [00:18:52] — Parents griped when she stayed out on bike after streetlights came on Sparked Dale’s memory of his putt-putt playing past when parents thought he was on drugs
- Ed [00:21:24] — Parents complained about grades and not taking school seriously – he was focused on food, football, and females Revealed his son Ferris is now in law school at South Texas School of Law
- unnamed [00:22:19] — Called but just tuned in asking if they missed anything Bob sarcastically said no, they didn’t miss anything. Quick dismissal.
Quotes
My parents got so mad at me smoking pot, they got drunk and beat me.
Dale Dudley [00:19:27]
He had COPD. It’s like taking five years to drown.
Dale Dudley [00:32:00]
The problem is when you’re drunk, you’re not a rational human being.
Dale Dudley [00:39:50]
I don’t know what that story’s about. Coming up, some other dumb whatever.
Dale Dudley [00:54:02]
Part 3: Head to Head
This segment covers ‘Head to Head’ trivia with topics including Easter, bugs, and tornadoes. Dale rants about Ted Cruz’s music taste changing after 9/11 and Phil Robertson’s violent atheist fantasy. A major behind-the-scenes conflict emerges about Daniel Gallo hoarding food from the station, including chips and moist tacos, creating tension with CJ Morgan. Multiple callers play Head to Head for Eagles, Journey, and Jim Jeffries tickets, with mixed results and some confusion over the rules.
Segments
- Head to Head Setup [00:00:00] — Dale introduces Head to Head trivia topics: Easter, bugs, and tornadoes. Carissa is distracted preparing questions while dealing with multiple tasks.
- Ted Cruz Music Rant [00:01:01] — Dale plays audio of Ted Cruz explaining how his music taste changed from rock to country after 9/11, particularly citing patriotic country songs. Dale mocks Cruz’s pandering and the song ‘Have You Forgotten.’
- Phil Robertson Atheist Fantasy [00:06:00] — Dale plays disturbing audio of Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson describing a violent home invasion fantasy involving an atheist family being raped and murdered, supposedly to make a point about morality without God.
- Daniel Gallo Food Hoarding Revelation [00:11:26] — CJ reveals Daniel Gallo has been hoarding station food including chips and moist tacos, getting angry when others take them. Carissa is nervous about the story being told before Daniel’s wedding.
- Head to Head – Ron vs Dale (Bugs) [00:22:14] — Caller Ron plays Head to Head against Dale on bug trivia. Dale loses badly, getting most questions wrong. Bob then plays and wins, earning Ron Eagles tickets.
- Head to Head – Savannah vs Dale (Tornadoes) [00:29:03] — Caller Savannah challenges Dale on tornado trivia. She knows her material well. Dale gets tied up, then wins narrowly after a close match.
- Station Anniversary Discussion [00:42:00] — Confusion about whether it’s the 40th or 42nd anniversary of the station. Discussion of past anniversary shows including a Black Sabbath event.
- South by Southwest Videos [00:46:03] — Dale shows videos from SXSW including Black Panthers marching (which InfoWars covered), a naked man getting tased ‘in the dick,’ and someone escaping police while handcuffed.
- CJ’s Breakup Discussion [00:51:00] — Brief discussion of CJ Morgan’s recent breakup that was covered on the previous day’s Sideshow podcast. Dale advises him to cut contact completely.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:00:00] — Multiple rounds of trivia with topics bugs and tornadoes. Dale loses to Bob on bugs, narrowly beats Savannah on tornadoes.
- The Sideshow [00:52:40] — Referenced multiple times, including discussion of CJ’s breakup being covered on yesterday’s episode and promotion of free episodes on iTunes.
Callers
- Ron [00:23:00] — Played Head to Head trivia on bugs topic against Dale, wanted Eagles tickets Dale lost badly to Bob who stepped in, Ron won Eagles tickets
- Savannah [00:29:20] — Played Head to Head trivia on tornadoes topic against Dale, wanted Journey tickets Close match, Dale narrowly won after getting several tornado questions right
Quotes
Please stop calling him a Texan. He’s not a Texan.
Dale Dudley [00:02:12]
Anything that comes KLB JFM between 6 and 10, it’s mine. Dale Dudley owns it.
Dale Dudley [00:20:18]
I think he tased him in the dick.
Woman in video [00:48:46]