Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, March 27, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Tired Rants
Dale launches into extended rants about listener complaints, particularly one who criticized how the show handled a caller’s innuendo complaint the previous day. The show spirals through tired banter about Daniel’s wedding day, marathon doping, Bob’s diet, and increasingly chaotic calls from day-drinking listeners. Dale repeatedly expresses burnout with complainers while defending the show’s edgy, unapologetic style.
Segments
- Show Open – Tired and Complaining [00:00:04] — Dale opens exhausted, complaining about the studio setup being left-handed, his health concerns, and general fatigue. The crew discusses Daniel’s wedding day preparations.
- Daniel’s Wedding Day Mystery [00:06:00] — Discussion of Daniel’s wedding happening tonight, mystery guests sleeping at Bob’s house, and the show being told not to discuss wedding details on air.
- Indiana Religious Freedom Law Rant [00:08:46] — Dale goes off on Indiana’s law allowing businesses to deny service to gay people, criticizing Tea Party conservatives and religious lawmakers.
- The Listener Complaint Letter [00:12:18] — Bob reveals a Facebook complaint about how they treated yesterday’s caller. Dale demands to read it, launching into a major rant defending the show’s approach and telling complainers to leave.
- Dale’s Continued Defense [00:23:00] — Dale explains his on-air persona versus real personality, discusses his neighborhood and wife, and continues ranting about entitled complainers on social media.
- Rodeo Man and Day Callers [00:29:00] — First call from ‘Rodeo Man’ praising the show, followed by chaotic interactions with increasingly intoxicated morning callers.
- Karen with Colostomy Bag [00:31:00] — Caller Karen reveals she has a colostomy bag from Crohn’s disease but found Matt’s joke about it hilarious, directly contradicting the complaint narrative.
- Austin Marathon Doping Story [00:36:03] — Brief discussion of 2014 Austin Marathon winner being stripped of title for doping, with marijuana and doping jokes.
- Marathon Runner Discussion [00:39:57] — Crew discusses not understanding the appeal of marathons; Bob reveals he’s run a half marathon.
- Carrie the Day-Drinking Nurse [00:40:00] — Long, rambling call from nurse Carrie who is drinking Bud Light Platinum in the morning on her days off, defending Carissa and reminiscing about bringing a pig to the studio 20 years ago.
Recurring Bits
- God Squad [00:09:20] — Dale mentions having ‘a little mini God Squad this morning’ about an Arizona lawmaker wanting to mandate church attendance
- The Sideshow [00:32:29] — Dale references discussing an out-of-body experience book on the Sideshow podcast
Callers
- unnamed [00:24:00] — tried to call but hung up immediately Dale mocked them for being scared
- Rodeo Man (regular) [00:28:34] — called to praise the show and discuss something he couldn’t talk about on air Brief supportive call, hosts joked about his high-pitched voice from riding bulls
- Karen (or Karen Colostomy) [00:31:04] — First-time caller defending the show, revealed she has a colostomy bag from Crohn’s disease and found Matt’s joke about it funny Dale gave her the nickname ‘Karen Colostomy’ and invited her to call back regularly; her call directly undermined the complaint narrative
- unnamed [00:39:57] — started to say something about Dale ranting Got cut off quickly, conversation moved on
- Carrie (or Terry Sue) (regular) [00:40:00] — Day-drinking nurse on Bud Light Platinum, defending Carissa, reminiscing about bringing pet pig Porkchop to studio ~20 years ago to win ACDC tickets Very long, rambling, increasingly incoherent call that the hosts eventually had to cut off; memorable for sheer chaos
Quotes
No one in the Tea Party has my IQ.
Dale Dudley [00:09:35]
I won’t ever apologize. I’ll apologize if I mean it.
Dale Dudley [00:11:35]
You can’t make everybody like you. It’s not going to happen.
Dale Dudley [00:12:38]
I’d rather go down in flames than apologize or kiss anybody’s ass.
Dale Dudley [00:19:03]
I play a part. And the part is kicking everybody else’s ass in this market.
Dale Dudley [00:20:58]
We’re really good at making people laugh. Or angry.
Dale Dudley [00:28:04]
Part 2: OUTRAGE!!!
Dale vents about a chaotic week: lack of sleep, daughter’s ‘Daddy Daughter Day’ ending with a 3 AM bed-wetting incident, and his wife’s upcoming breast augmentation. The hosts tackle ‘OUTRAGE!!!’ stories — kids climbing on a Vietnam memorial statue and a billboard saying ‘your wife wants me’ (a kitchen). The biggest segment: CJ Morgan discusses viral footage of Peckerheads bouncers stomping a man’s head on 6th Street during SXSW, facing advertiser pushback for commenting on it.
Segments
- Opening — Daniel’s wedding day [00:00:00] — Dale notes Daniel’s wedding is today, wants stories on Monday. Quick Jim Jeffries ticket giveaway, Dale teases a Twitter contest about a song lyric.
- Matt’s daughter’s date story tease [00:01:18] — Matt hints at his daughter’s first date, Dale says they’ll get to it later after other stories.
- Dean Smith’s will story [00:01:35] — Dale tells how late UNC coach Dean Smith left $200 to every player for a dinner. Dale commits to leaving $25 to every show producer in his own will.
- Song contest winner [00:05:33] — Karen Holmes guesses the song from Dale’s tweet (Little Feat’s ‘Willin’) and wins Arena Cross tickets.
- Amanda’s breast augmentation [00:05:39] — Dale discusses his wife’s upcoming boob job, his anxiety about results, and the logistics of taking time off. Amanda calls in later for a brief exchange.
- OUTRAGE!!! segment intro [00:08:44] — Dale introduces a segment about internet outrage stories he’s saved up, similar to how they bank God Squad stories.
- Kids climbing on Vietnam memorial [00:09:20] — Fox News clip about children climbing on the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in DC. Dale ridicules the outrage, compares it to flag-burning debates.
- ‘Your wife wants me’ billboard [00:17:29] — News story about college students protesting a homebuilder’s billboard showing a kitchen with the tagline ‘your wife wants me.’ Dale mocks the protesters as annoying twenty-somethings.
- Dale’s Daddy Daughter Day [00:20:42] — Dale shares a sweet Facebook photo from Daddy Daughter Day with his daughter, then reveals it ended with a 3 AM bed-wetting incident and frantic pajama hunt.
- Film festival prize update [00:23:00] — Dale announces Dr. Andres Lerner of EHI Healthcare donated $700, bringing total prize money to $10,000.
- Amanda Dudley FaceTime call [00:23:17] — Dale calls his wife on-air to apologize for their tense FaceTime the night before. Playful discussion about her pillows (breasts) and scheduling.
- Peckerheads 6th Street fight video [00:43:07] — CJ Morgan brings up viral SXSW footage of Peckerheads bouncers (and possibly Chupacabra staff) beating and stomping a man’s head in the street. Dale and CJ debate bouncer limits; CJ reveals he got pushback/veiled advertiser threats.
- Caller defends bouncers [00:54:22] — A former bouncer calls to explain the brotherhood culture and context, but Dale and the hosts still condemn the head-stomping as excessive.
Recurring Bits
- God Squad [00:08:48] — Dale mentions collecting God Squad stories the same way he now collects outrage stories — not an actual God Squad segment today.
Guests
- CJ Morgan (other) [00:42:55] — Night DJ, came in to discuss the Peckerheads bouncer video and advertiser pushback he received for posting about it on Facebook.
Callers
- Karen Holmes (regular) [00:05:33] — Guessed Dale’s Twitter song contest (Little Feat ‘Willin’) Won Arena Cross tickets; Dale praised her as a loyal 28-year fan who doesn’t complain.
- unnamed drunk caller [00:02:58] — Called back from earlier, confused about ticket giveaway rules Hung up quickly; hosts bemoan that nobody listens.
- unnamed (former bouncer) [00:54:22] — Defended bouncers in the Peckerheads fight video, explained 6th Street bouncer brotherhood culture Dale pushed back, saying context doesn’t justify head-stomping; caller eventually conceded adrenaline explanation.
Quotes
Everybody in your neighborhood has a boob job.
Dale Dudley [00:06:28]
What did old people do before Fox News told them how outraged they should be?
Dale Dudley [00:12:48]
They died for the children’s right to climb on the memorial.
Dale Dudley [00:16:01]
Is there anything more annoying than somebody in their early twenties?
Dale Dudley [00:19:28]
It’s the children that caused the divorce.
Dale Dudley [00:36:37]
I never thought I would have unconditional love from a child.
Dale Dudley [00:38:34]
This is not Russia, my friend. We talk about what we talk about.
Dale Dudley [00:52:06]
Part 3: Join the Army
The final hour of the 2015-03-27 show covers a wide range of topics: Dale rants about language corrections and discusses a bank robber who ate feces in court, an Arizona legislator proposing mandatory church attendance, and media fearmongering around marijuana after a suicide. Two Army recruiters visit the studio to promote enlistment, politely declining to accept cash from the hosts. The show wraps with plugs for Matt’s upcoming comedy show and congratulations to producer Daniel Gallo on his wedding that evening.
Segments
- Language Corrections and Pronunciation [00:00:00] — Dale discusses listener corrections about words he mispronounced, particularly ‘restaurateur’ (no ‘n’) and ‘professorial’ (no ‘t’). The crew debates proper pronunciation and Dale’s willingness to change.
- Bank Robber Eats Feces in Court [00:04:39] — Dale plays a news clip about Albert Gilbertson, a bank robbery defendant who ate his own feces in court, claiming the Virgin Mary commanded him to do so as part of an insanity defense.
- Arizona Mandatory Church Proposal [00:07:51] — Discussion of Tea Party Arizona Senator Sylvia Allen proposing mandatory church attendance during a gun debate, citing ‘moral rebirth.’ Hosts criticize the violation of separation of church and state.
- South American Exorcism Fitness [00:12:03] — Dale shows video of a 22-year-old woman undergoing exorcism in South America, joking it looks like exercise. The crew debates whether exorcism is real or hysteria/suggestion.
- Creflo Dollar Private Jet Fundraising [00:16:29] — Dale plays a slick video from preacher Creflo Dollar asking for $65 million for a new private jet after his old plane had mechanical failures. Dale rails against televangelist charlatans.
- Army Recruiters Visit Studio [00:26:43] — Sergeants Star and Adams from Camp Mabry visit to promote Army recruitment. They discuss the military, recruiting challenges, stress cards in basic training, and leave contact information. The hosts refuse to take cash from them.
- Leaving Facebook Like Leaving a Party [00:38:02] — Dale plays a Funny or Die parody video mocking people who make grand announcements when leaving Facebook, comparing it to someone making a dramatic exit speech at a party.
- Marijuana Death Fearmongering [00:41:28] — Extensive discussion of news coverage blaming marijuana edibles for a 22-year-old man’s suicide. Dale argues this is bad journalism using pot as a ‘boogeyman’ when the real issues are overdose, mental health, and gun access.
- Boeing Force Field Patent [00:49:24] — Dale mentions Boeing has patented a force field system that would protect buildings from bomb shock waves using electromagnetic arcs, though he struggles to find the link.
- Show Close and Daniel’s Wedding [00:51:35] — Matt plugs his upcoming comedy show at Cap City and the Funniest Person in Austin contest. The show closes with congratulations to producer Daniel Gallo on his wedding that evening.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:48:03] — Dale promotes the podcast, mentions it is free for 30 days with 10 free episodes on Amazon and iTunes
Guests
- Sergeant Star (other) [00:26:43] — Army recruiter from Camp Mabry promoting enlistment, discussed recruiting challenges and military life
- Sergeant Adams (other) [00:26:43] — Army recruiter with Sergeant Star, newer to the show
Callers
- Justin [00:10:49] — Security/bouncer protocols after the Six Street brawl discussion Justin, with 25 years of security experience, confirmed that bouncers should not pursue fights outside the bar – that is police jurisdiction. Dale thanked him for the insight.
Quotes
I believe they would shoot him [Jesus] and he’d be like what was that?
Dale Dudley [00:09:29]
Stop apologizing for charlatans. Be tough, stand out and call it what it is.
Dale Dudley [00:19:15]
This is not a pot problem, this is a behavioral problem.
Dale Dudley [00:44:01]