Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Monday, April 6, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Bad Lucille Ball Statue
The show opens with Dale recounting his Easter weekend, including dinner at Chavez, taking the Metro train downtown with his kids, and dealing with his sister’s controlling nature around the holiday. The main segment focuses on the journalistic integrity tournament bracket featuring local TV reporters, which has already caused controversy with some reporters asking what it’s about. The hosts also discuss a hilariously bad Lucille Ball statue in her hometown that residents want removed, leading to an extended exploration of terrible statues. Throughout, there’s banter about Bob’s strict diet, Carissa losing her Kindle and being off her medications, and Dale’s upcoming responsibility to care for his wife after her surgery.
Segments
- Show Open [00:00:02] — Matt does the show intro, Dale complains about Carissa being in a bad mood and not understanding how headphones work.
- Easter Weekend Stories [00:02:35] — Dale talks about his expensive dinner Saturday night with ‘no neck and his wife’ at Chavez restaurant in the Radisson Hotel, and wanting to take Mondays off during summer.
- Journalistic Integrity Tournament Controversy [00:09:07] — Dale reveals the TV reporter bracket tournament has already caused controversy, with reporters reaching out to find out what it’s about. He explains the history of the bit and pushes back on stations trying to interfere.
- Karaoke and Downtown Friday Night [00:13:55] — Dale complains about his wife loving karaoke but never singing in the car, and discusses taking Uber instead of cabs downtown.
- Easter with the Kids [00:16:37] — Dale describes his sister’s elaborate Easter celebration, taking the Metro Rail downtown with the kids, and dealing with candy-wired children afterward.
- Bob’s Diet Drama [00:22:34] — Bob complains about being ‘the guy’ who has to make special diet requests at restaurants, having gone 11 days without cheating while Dale confesses to eating an entire bag of pistachios.
- Horrible Lucille Ball Statue [00:26:44] — The hosts discover and discuss a terrible statue of Lucille Ball in her hometown that residents want removed, leading to an extended examination of bad statues worldwide.
- Carissa Doesn’t Know the Easter Story [00:39:02] — Carissa admits she doesn’t know the resurrection story and asks basic questions about Jesus appearing after rising, leading to mockery from the hosts.
- Carl Pilkington on Easter [00:44:09] — Dale plays a clip of Karl Pilkington questioning the connection between Jesus and Easter eggs.
Recurring Bits
- Journalistic Integrity Bracket [00:09:07] — The tournament bracket featuring local TV reporters is revealed and already causing controversy with some reporters trying to find out what it’s about through back channels.
Quotes
They aren’t hired for looks, they’re hired for journalistic integrity
Dale Dudley [00:10:04]
You don’t need to explain it to them. It’s none of their business
Dale Dudley [00:13:52]
Lucy was not only amazing comedian, but she was also a stunning beauty
Dale Dudley [00:27:45]
Ask me where Jesus went. He is risen!
Dale Dudley [00:41:00]
Part 2: Journalistic Integrity Tournament
Dale leads the cast through the first eight matchups of the ‘Journalistic Integrity Tournament,’ a bracket-style competition pitting Austin TV news personalities against each other. The hosts vote on each pairing while researching clips and photos. Carissa reveals she was stood up on a date, Dale shares his house received an offer on the first day, and the crew discusses awkward videos including Chinese window washers in a windstorm and a courtroom outburst. The segment is heavy on banter, inside jokes, and playful jabs at TV news hiring practices.
Segments
- Dale’s House Sale [00:00:00] — Dale excitedly reports his house got an offer on the first day of listing, though he worries about pricing and logistics. His dog had an accident while the buyers were viewing the home.
- Chinese Window Washers Video [00:05:57] — The crew watches harrowing footage of window washers in Shanghai swinging wildly in high winds on the 91st floor. The workers survived with minor injuries.
- Michael Crane Courtroom Rant [00:09:32] — Video of triple-murder defendant Michael Crane’s bizarre courtroom outburst where he claims the legal system is ‘the matrix’ and refuses to accept the court’s authority.
- Carissa Gets Stood Up [00:15:00] — Carissa reveals she was stood up at a coffee shop by someone from school. Dale probes about her dating preferences while the crew teases her.
- Apartment Laundry Dispute Video [00:18:15] — The hosts watch a video of a neighbor freaking out over someone doing laundry in a shared hallway washer/dryer, claiming she’s calling her lawyer.
- Journalistic Integrity Tournament Begins [00:23:40] — Dale introduces the bracket competition featuring Austin TV journalists, referencing the station letter that shut down their earlier ‘hot anchor contest.’ The first round of voting begins.
- Tournament Matchup 1: Shikage vs Tanya [00:25:20] — Shikage Wendler defeats Tanya Ortega. Bob notes Tanya was the only Austin media person to befriend him on social media.
- Tournament Matchup 2: Juliet vs Lene [00:29:15] — Juliet Dreyer advances over Lene Meyer. Bob takes excessive time researching while the others mock his slow computer skills.
- Tournament Matchup 3: Walt vs Scarlett [00:32:33] — Scarlett Grayson defeats show friend Walt McAborski. The hosts debate whether anchors have the same journalistic integrity as field reporters.
- Tournament Matchup 4: Nadia vs Queeta [00:35:03] — Queeta Cole Pepper wins despite facing Nadia Galindo. Bob reveals he has dated Queeta, making the matchup awkward.
- Tournament Matchup 5: Noel vs Mandy [00:37:00] — Mandy Dugan scores an upset over Noel Newton after confusion about which journalist declined to appear on the show.
- Tournament Matchup 6: Chris Betts vs Sawa [00:41:52] — Chris Betts easily advances. The hosts discuss controversy on her Facebook page about the tournament and defend the concept against ‘white knight’ critics.
- Tournament Matchup 7: Tyler vs Victoria [00:45:45] — Victoria Maranon defeats Tyler Ciswerda from Time Warner Cable News. Daniel’s past behavior at a Black Sabbath concert is brought up.
- Tournament Matchup 8: Hema vs Annika [00:48:48] — Hema Muller wins over Annika Chestnut. The hosts debate whether Annika, a CW Austin host and former KLBJ Rock Girl, qualifies as a journalist.
- European Cruise Promo [00:52:54] — Dale promotes the show’s European cruise vacation package and gives away MotoGP tickets.
Recurring Bits
- Journalistic Integrity Bracket / Tournament [00:23:40] — First eight matchups of the tournament featuring Austin TV news personalities, with hosts voting on each pairing
Text Line
- [00:02:44] Message about Dale’s dog Dinky having an accident during the house showing — read by Dale Dudley Dale and the crew laugh about the awkward timing of the accident while potential buyers were viewing the house
Quotes
Being attractive doesn’t make them exceptional journalists.
Dale Dudley [00:24:54]
I’m Michael Crane.
Bob Fonseca [00:11:48]
This fake political correctness where we all go, oh, we don’t…
Dale Dudley [00:43:56]
Part 3: Reviews of The Alamo
The final part of the show features several segments: concluding the Journalistic Integrity Bracket tournament, giving away MotoGP VIP tickets, and Daniel’s idea to read terrible Yelp reviews of landmarks and attractions leads to an extended comedy segment reviewing the Alamo, LBJ Library, strip clubs, and Animal World & Snake Farm. The show ends with Dale reading an article about orgasms and brain science.
Segments
- Show Opening and Promo Reads [00:00:00] — Dale struggles through a live read for Stuff Cajun Meat Market, which the crew later replays and analyzes. Conversation about career insecurity and meeting people who’ve never heard of the show.
- MotoGP Ticket Giveaway [00:04:00] — Dale gives away VIP MotoGP tickets including meet and greet with Valentino Rossi. Caller Trey from line 10 wins by correctly identifying Bradley Smith in eighth place riding a Tech 3 Yamaha.
- European Cruise Follow-up [00:18:00] — Caller asks about the European cruise website. Dale jokes about not wanting listeners to talk to them on the boat. Bob mentions trying to arrange a Vatican trip.
- Driverless Car Discussion [00:19:00] — Dale discusses an autonomous Audi that completed a 3,400 mile cross-country trip with 99% self-driving. The hosts debate whether they could be comfortable in a driverless car.
- Facebook Photo and Stripper Joke Controversy [00:23:00] — Dale discusses posting a photo of his daughter on the train and someone commenting ‘she looks like a stripper in training.’ CJ admits he almost commented but held back.
- Pizza Shop Fundraising Discussion [00:27:00] — The hosts discuss an Indiana pizza restaurant that said they wouldn’t serve gay people, got shut down by threats, then raised $800,000 on Indiegogo. They joke about doing the same.
- Mako Body Shop Voicemail Story [00:27:58] — Dale plays news story about a Hagerstown body shop employee who left threatening voicemail telling a husband to ‘get your woman in check’ after she posted negative Facebook review. Dale accidentally confuses Mako with advertiser Amco.
- Yelp Reviews of The Alamo [00:33:01] — Daniel’s idea to read bad Yelp reviews of national monuments becomes an extended comedy segment. The crew reads terrible reviews of the Alamo including complaints about parking, boredom, and lack of context.
- LBJ Library Reviews [00:37:00] — Continuing the Yelp bit, they read reviews of the LBJ Presidential Library with complaints about 1960s memorabilia and too many books.
- Animal World & Snake Farm Reviews [00:38:00] — Reviews complain about animal cruelty, terrible smells, tiny cages, and one person’s daughter being bitten. Long detailed complaints about snake care.
- Aquarena Springs/Center Discussion [00:43:00] — Confusion about whether Aquarena Springs still exists. Bob insists it does; others say it’s now Aquarena Center run by Texas State University with no more diving pig or mermaids.
- Strip Club Yelp Reviews [00:44:00] — Mike calls suggesting strip club reviews. They read complaints about management, dancers, drugging incidents, racist reviews complaining about demographics, and general seediness.
- Orgasms and Brain Science [00:50:00] — Dale reads an article about how orgasms activate 30+ brain systems and function as painkillers. Discussion includes refractory periods, thinking yourself to orgasm, and various medical conditions.
Recurring Bits
- Journalistic Integrity Bracket [00:00:00] — Mentioned as ongoing, described as ‘a long boring joke we’ve done for five, seven years’
- The Sideshow [00:00:34] — Katie agrees to do sit-down expose on life of a college single on the Sideshow; also mentioned around 00:57:43 for Tracy interview idea
Callers
- Trey [00:07:12] — MotoGP trivia contest – correctly identified Bradley Smith in eighth place riding Tech 3 Yamaha Won VIP MotoGP package including meet and greet with Valentino Rossi
- unnamed [00:18:23] — Asked for European cruise website information Dale gave him the website and joked ‘please don’t talk to us on the boat’
- Mike [00:44:09] — Suggested doing strip club Yelp reviews and shared story about Mardi Gras peep show Set off extended segment reading strip club reviews
Quotes
I hesitate to tell them because I’m ashamed. This isn’t a real deal.
Dale Dudley [00:04:58]
Do you know who this is? That’s the worst.
Dale Dudley [00:09:20]
Get your woman in check, pal, or you’re going to have a problem.
Bob Fonseca [00:30:09]
The Alamo sucks balls. Why? It’s a boring as F place to be.
Matt Bearden [00:36:50]