Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, April 9, 2015
This Show
Part 1: What’s Your Calling
Bob Fonseca leads the show with Matt Bearden and the crew while Dale Dudley is out helping his wife Amanda with surgery (a breast augmentation procedure). The main segment explores the concept of ‘calling’ – asking listeners what they feel called to do. Two callers share their stories: a 22-year-old plumber named Steven who loves his work and bought a 2015 Challenger, and David from a Cadillac dealership. Dale calls in from the car to provide surgery updates. The crew also discusses Rob Lowe’s DirectTV commercials after news breaks that Comcast complained about the ads, leading to debates about which ‘Rob Lowe’ persona each host represents.
Segments
- Show Opening Without Dale [00:00:00] — Bob opens the show explaining Dale is not in studio because he’s assisting his wife with surgery. The crew discusses finding your calling in life.
- What’s Your Calling? [00:03:28] — The hosts debate whether they’ve found their true calling, with Bob suggesting Matt has found his in stand-up comedy while Matt disagrees. Daniel expresses wanting to do charity work but being unsure which one.
- Dale’s Wife’s Surgery Discussion [00:11:00] — Conversation shifts to Dale helping his wife with her procedure today, with speculation about cruise implications and recovery.
- Time and Memory Reflection [00:19:00] — Matt and Bob discuss how time compresses as you age, sharing memories of revisiting places years later and how different life feels.
- Bob’s Heritage Revelation [00:23:00] — Bob reveals his father was born in Raymondville, Texas and is Hispanic, surprising Matt who asks why this hasn’t come up before.
- Caller Steven – The Plumber [00:25:00] — 22-year-old plumber Steven calls in about finding his calling in plumbing, mentions buying a 2015 Challenger, and Bob gives detailed car modification advice.
- Caller David – Cadillac Mechanic [00:30:00] — David from a Cadillac dealership calls to warn Bob that tuning his car voids the warranty, leading to a discussion about car modifications and tracking.
- Matt’s First Joke [00:38:00] — Matt shares the first joke he ever told as a kid – an aggie joke about walking through the desert with a car door.
- Dale Calls In From Surgery [00:41:00] — Dale calls from the Mercedes he’s driving, discusses being up all night with his daughter, and Amanda joins to share her mother’s passive-aggressive text about the surgery.
- Cruise and Film Festival Promotion [00:48:00] — Bob promotes the June 2016 European cruise and provides updates on the film festival venue and sponsors.
- Caller Sam’s Compliments [00:54:00] — Long-time listener Sam calls to reminisce and compliment the show, praising all the hosts and Matt’s timing.
- Rob Lowe DirectTV Commercials [00:57:00] — Bob discusses the news that Comcast complained about Rob Lowe’s DirectTV ads, leading to a deep dive into the commercials and debate about which ‘Rob Lowe’ persona each host represents.
- Bewitched Nostalgia [01:04:00] — The crew discusses Bewitched episodes, with Bob revealing an episode about advertising inspired his interest in that field as a child.
- Rob Lowe Commercial Viewing [01:08:00] — They watch and react to the Rob Lowe ‘Meathead Rob Lowe’ commercial, with Matt remaining unimpressed and being dubbed ‘Don’t Go Along With The Bit Rob Lowe.’
Callers
- Steven [00:25:00] — Called to share that his calling is plumbing, which he discovered after high school. Also mentioned buying a 2015 Dodge Challenger with a 5.7L Hemi. Bob got very engaged, providing detailed car modification advice including Magnaflow exhaust, Cold Air Intake, and Diablo Sport Predator tuner. Steven mentioned he’s been listening since riding to school with his mother and loves The Sideshow podcast.
- Scott [00:30:00] — Attempted to make a joke about his calling being ‘from a falling star’ and Falling Scarbs Austin. The joke fell flat, leading to awkward silence before the hosts moved on to the next caller.
- David [00:30:00] — Works at a Cadillac dealership and called to warn Bob that tuning his car voids the warranty because dealers can track programming history. This created some tension as Bob defended his modifications, saying his car is seven years old and out of warranty anyway. The conversation evolved into a discussion about job security in car repair versus radio.
- Sam [00:54:00] — Long-time listener who called to reminisce and compliment the show. Works in infrastructure/construction in Austin and participated in old show events like tug-of-wars across Town Lake. The hosts were uncomfortable with the compliments, with Matt joking that Sam’s calling is ‘kissing ass.’ Bob suggested he was trying to win tickets. Despite the teasing, they accepted the kind words graciously.
Quotes
I found my true calling. Facilitating other people’s happiness.
Bob Fonseca [00:03:31]
Life is just a flash. That 10 years is a tenth of your life.
Bob Fonseca [00:20:10]
I looked at my wife at 4 a.m. and said, I don’t want this child anymore.
Dale Dudley [00:44:00]
Not Lady Bird Lake, Town Lake, please. Thank you.
Caller – Sam [00:54:58]
You’re Don’t Go Along With The Bit, Rob Lowe.
Bob Fonseca [01:09:50]
Part 2: Rob Lowe
Bob and Matt host the show without Dale, who is out. They discuss the DirecTV Rob Lowe ad campaign being pulled after a Comcast complaint, debate which ‘Rob Lowe’ each cast member resembles, and talk about the Dudley and Bob Film Festival planning with Alamo Drafthouse. A caller praises the show, Matt deals with his wife’s dead car battery via text during the broadcast, and Bob covers news about marijuana decriminalization efforts in Texas. The group also discusses health insurance frustrations with the Vivere wellness program.
Segments
- Dale is out – Bob announces repeatedly [00:00:00] — Bob opens the show by repeatedly announcing Dale is not in studio, sarcastically addressing management. The hosts discuss their agenda and Film Festival sponsors.
- DirecTV pulls Rob Lowe ads [00:07:38] — Bob reports that DirecTV was told to pull the Rob Lowe ‘alter-ego’ ad campaign after a Comcast complaint about misleading advertising. The hosts debate which ‘Rob Lowe’ persona each of them represents.
- Film Festival update and sponsor list [00:21:09] — Bob announces the Film Festival will be at Alamo Drafthouse in June, likely midweek. He thanks sponsors and discusses the venue capacity (around 200 seats versus Cap City’s 300+).
- Apple Watch pre-orders and watches discussion [00:25:00] — The hosts discuss the Apple Watch becoming available for pre-order. Bob and Matt bond over their love of classic mechanical watches like the Omega Speedmaster and Tag Heuer Monaco.
- Matt’s wife’s car battery dies [00:30:54] — Matt receives frantic texts from his wife about a dead car battery. The exchange becomes a discussion about communication in relationships, with Carissa explaining that women sometimes just want acknowledgment, not solutions.
- Pot polling better than politicians [00:37:00] — Bob reports that marijuana (both medical and recreational) polls better than any presidential candidate in Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Medical marijuana has over 80% approval.
- Texas marijuana decriminalization hearing [00:42:58] — Bob plays audio from KEYE about an unprecedented Texas legislative hearing on reducing penalties for small amounts of marijuana, including HB 507 which would make possession of an ounce or less a civil penalty with no jail time.
- Vivere wellness program frustrations [00:48:31] — Matt and Daniel discuss their ongoing battles with the Vivere wellness program. Matt’s wife missed completing one task and now faces $1,100 in additional insurance costs. Daniel had similar issues and is paying $50 more per paycheck.
Callers
- Sam [00:04:06] — Called to reminisce and compliment the show, mentioned shameless plug days and tug-of-war events. Said his ‘calling’ is working on Austin infrastructure. The hosts were uncomfortable with the compliments. Bob joked he was trying to win Bruce Hornsby tickets.
Quotes
I want to notify management that Dale Dudley is not here today.
Bob Fonseca [00:00:02]
Bob likes any guy that crosses the line in the sex zone.
Matt Bearden [00:17:00]
We just want to tell you because it’s frustrating.
Carissa Jade [00:50:02]
Part 3: Bracket and Bosses
The show continues with the Journalistic Integrity Tournament, narrowing the field from 32 to the ‘Smart Sixteen.’ The hosts vote on matchups between local TV news personalities, with heated debates about bracket placement. Chase (the boss) stops by mid-show, leading to banter about feeling appreciated and ‘jimmy jamming.’ Fake Dale calls in with a solid impersonation. The show also features discussion of a Thin Lizzy guitar solos compilation and multiple ticket giveaways.
Segments
- Show Open and Tournament Preview [00:00:00] — Bob opens the show talking about their stream-of-consciousness style. They preview the Journalistic Integrity Tournament moving to the ‘Smart Sixteen’ round and promote the upcoming cruise.
- Patton Oswalt Cruise Bit Replay [00:03:07] — The hosts play a classic bit where comedian Patton Oswalt riffs on the idea of going on a comedy cruise, doing characters and absurd cruise promotions. The bit showcases his improvisational skills.
- Reflecting on Patton Oswalt [00:06:51] — After the bit, the hosts discuss Patton Oswalt’s career trajectory and how comedians now avoid morning radio, which they find sad. They note how radio’s reputation has declined among comics.
- Journalistic Integrity Tournament Voting Begins [00:09:03] — CJ sets up the bracket and the hosts begin voting on matchups. First up: Chicago Windler vs. Juliet Dryer, with Chicago advancing. Then Quita Cole Pepper vs. Scarlet Grayson, with Quita advancing despite a split vote.
- More Tournament Matchups [00:14:18] — The voting continues with Chris Betts defeating Mandy Dugan, Hema Muller beating Victoria Marinara, Shannon Wolfson advancing over Taylor Ellison, and Sally Hernandez defeating Adella Uchida.
- Clash of Titans Matchups [00:20:01] — Two major matchups cause controversy: Christina Haas narrowly defeats Angie Bevin (with Bob upset about the bracket placement), and Lauren Petrowski beats Jade Mingus. Bob expresses frustration that top contenders are facing each other too early.
- Station Promo Playback [00:23:25] — They play and critique a KLBJ 40th anniversary promo that features an awkward pause and the line ‘those guys can get a little racy in the morning,’ leading to jokes about the production quality.
- Boss Chase Visits Studio [00:31:00] — Chase (the boss) comes in to check on the show while Dale is absent. Banter ensues about feeling appreciated, ‘jimmy jamming,’ conference calls, and Amazon shopping. The conversation gets uncomfortable but humorous.
- Thin Lizzy Guitar Solos Discussion [00:37:00] — Bob discusses finding a compilation of all Thin Lizzy guitar solos from 1971-1983, over an hour of material. They play some and discuss Phil Lynott’s legacy in Ireland and the band’s influence.
- Chris Betts Messages About Bikini Photos [00:47:35] — CJ reads a message from tournament contestant Chris Betts joking about increased likes on her page and alleged bikini photos. The hosts encourage listeners to like her page.
- Daniel’s Wedding Beer and Pearl Beer Talk [00:51:00] — Discussion about Daniel still drinking beer from his wedding, his wife’s family accidentally walking out of Specs without paying, and extended riffing on Pearl beer prices.
- Ticket Giveaways [00:53:39] — Carissa does contest instructions for Neil Diamond tickets (text ‘rosie’) and Rolling Stones tickets at AT&T Stadium in Dallas (text ‘gas gas gas’).
- Fake Dale Caller [00:54:47] — A caller does a Fake Dale impression, capturing Dale’s out-of-breath speaking pattern. The impression starts strong but loses steam. Hosts speculate it might be Aaron Hailey or Adam Wolfe.
- Marijuana Legalization Call-Out [00:56:33] — Bob asks for anyone under 40 who opposes marijuana legalization to call in. No one calls. Brief discussion about waiting for older, less educated voters to die off before progress can happen.
- Final Caller and Show Close [00:58:00] — A caller comments on the loud music during Head to Head, mentions Matt’s wife and the dishwasher, and asks Carissa about her fear of getting trapped in bathroom stalls. They wrap the show promoting tomorrow’s content.
Recurring Bits
- Journalistic Integrity Bracket [00:09:03] — Main focus of the segment – voting from the ‘Smart Sixteen’ round with multiple matchups decided by the hosts. Bob gets upset about bracket seeding putting top contenders against each other early.
- The Sideshow [00:59:26] — Bob mentions ‘side show time’ at the end, indicating they’re about to record the after-show podcast
Callers
- Fake Dale [00:54:47] — Called to do a Dale impression and complain about too much music talk Did a solid impression of Dale’s breathing and speech pattern but didn’t sustain it well. Got some laughs before being let go.
- unnamed [00:58:00] — Commented on loud music during segments, Matt’s wife having a dishwasher, and Carissa’s bathroom stall fear Brief call at the end of show with scattered observations before they wrapped up
Text Line
- [00:47:35] Chris Betts (tournament contestant) messaged saying her station page is getting unusually high likes and joking about alleged bikini pictures on her page — read by CJ Morgan The hosts encouraged listeners to go like Chris Betts’ K-View page and look for bikini photos, treating her message with humor
Music
- Thin Lizzy — Discussed and played from compilation of all guitar solos 1971-1983; played as bed music throughout remainder of show
- Fits and the Tantrums — Daniel played during break; Bob and CJ hate the band name and complain about Daniel updating beds with indie rock from other stations
Quotes
They say we’re the only show that doesn’t have the discipline to stay on topic
Bob Fonseca [00:00:22]
You’ll stare in horror as your loved one slowly bloats up like a human grub worm
Patton Oswalt [00:03:52]
Start worrying about your fan. I’m sorry, start worrying about your fan.
Bob Fonseca [00:08:53]
How can one of these not be in the final four?
Bob Fonseca [00:20:48]
My jimmy jammer is sore at this point
Chase [00:43:44]