Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Monday, April 27, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Weekend of _Jimmy Jams
The show opens with technical issues and Dale venting frustrations about work details. The hosts then dive into weekend stories: Dale’s disastrous trip to Cooper’s BBQ in Llano with his misbehaving kids, Bob’s successful diet progress and ‘Austin day’ with his family, and Matt’s parenting strategies. The conversation meanders through topics including funeral strippers in Taiwan/China, historical markers, and Dale promoting the European cruise.
Segments
- Opening and Technical Issues [00:00:00] — Show opens with wrong music cue playing and Dale frustrated about hotkeys not loading properly.
- Weekend Check-in [00:02:03] — Hosts discuss their weekends. Dale had an angry Saturday, Bob had an ‘Austin day’, and Matt has comedy stories to share.
- Work Frustrations [00:05:02] — Dale complains about attention to detail issues with commercial copy and production elements, including wrong music beds being loaded.
- Bob’s Diet Progress [00:13:08] — Bob shares his one-month Last Diet ATX results: down from 187-188 to 165 pounds, body fat from 25% to high teens, lost 21 inches total.
- Dale’s Llano BBQ Disaster [00:16:22] — Dale recounts driving to Cooper’s BBQ in Llano with his kids, dealing with misbehaving children, dropping coleslaw, and eating a pound of prime rib as his only meal.
- Bob’s Austin Day [00:27:02] — Bob describes taking his kids to Monster Jam, Chili Parlor, and Zilker Park, contemplating moving back into Austin.
- ‘Stuck with Your Kids’ News Clip [00:32:35] — Dale plays news clip of father whose baby mama was shot, complaining he’s ‘stuck with his kids’ while she recovers.
- Funeral Strippers in Taiwan/China [00:35:33] — Dale shares documentary footage about the tradition of hiring strippers for funerals in Taiwan and China to draw larger crowds of mourners.
- Promoting Austin Monthly and European Cruise [00:42:50] — Dale promotes his column in Austin Monthly about ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ and the 2016 European cruise, discussing plans for a meet-and-greet.
Quotes
I almost cried when Amy gave me those numbers on Friday
Bob Fonseca [00:15:01]
Rudy’s moist brisket stands above and beyond any freaking brisket I’ve had
Dale Dudley [00:23:18]
You got to be stuck with your kids and hoping that she’d leave
News clip father [00:34:36]
Part 2: Girls Cry over McDreamy
Dale recounts his stressful Saturday that culminated in volunteering for a charity auction at Stubbs, where he reached a breaking point after someone sarcastically told him he ‘should be on the radio.’ The hosts discuss feeling disrespected by the industry and stage managers who deny them basic access despite their credentials. The segment then shifts to women crying over the death of Dr. McDreamy (Patrick Dempsey’s character) on Grey’s Anatomy, with the hosts watching and mocking a memorial montage while Carissa admits she cried during the episode.
Segments
- Jimmy Jam Stories and Management Frustrations [00:00:00] — Dale asks listeners’ permission to tell personal stories versus news stories, frustrated with how management and the industry treats radio personalities. He’s conflicted about hitting news topics like the Seton data breach versus sharing their weekend experiences.
- Dale’s Saturday Meltdown [00:01:43] — Dale details his stressful Saturday: dealing with his daughter at a convenience store, left-lane drivers, running errands, waiting too long at his son’s tutor, having no time to eat, and building tension throughout the day while texting his wife angry messages about having no leisure time.
- The Busby Foundation Event [00:10:00] — Dale and Bob volunteered to MC/auction at a Busby Foundation charity event at Stubbs featuring Big Head Todd and the Monsters. They successfully auctioned items but felt underappreciated by the band and crew.
- The Breaking Point – ‘Sounds Like You Should Be on Radio’ [00:11:48] — After finishing the auction, someone (possibly crew or band-related) sarcastically told Dale ‘sounds like you should be on the radio,’ which became the final straw in his already terrible day. Dale lost it and went upstairs telling Carissa and Bob he was quitting radio.
- Bob’s Bathroom Jimmy Jam [00:13:40] — Bob recounts being denied bathroom access at Stubbs after the show despite wearing multiple wristbands (sponsor, VIP, drink, stage access). The Stubbs employee directed him to the sponsor tent for free beer instead, Jimmy Jamming him.
- History of Getting Jimmy Jammed [00:18:00] — The hosts share past stories of being disrespected at events: waiting until midnight to introduce Pauly Shore at the back room only to be told he doesn’t need an introduction, Bob being denied the chance to introduce Edgar Winter (who later called to apologize), and a woman physically grabbing Bob’s pass at Aqua Fest.
- American Express Platinum Card [00:22:42] — Dale announces he canceled his American Express Platinum card after being a member since 1995, realizing the $450 annual fee wasn’t worth it and the points/perks were meaningless. He shredded both cards, no longer feeling ‘special.’
- Dr. McDreamy Dies – Spoiler Alert Controversy [00:34:07] — Dale announces that Dr. McDreamy (Patrick Dempsey) died on Grey’s Anatomy, leading to Matt panicking that his wife has been binge-watching to catch up and avoiding spoilers. Debate ensues about how long you need to wait before discussing plot twists.
- Women Crying Over McDreamy [00:38:09] — The hosts discuss photos and videos of women crying over the fictional character’s death, including cast member Camila Luddington posting herself unable to function. They find it bizarre people are crying over a TV character who’s still alive in real life.
- Watching the Grey’s Anatomy Memorial Montage [00:45:13] — The hosts watch and mock a multi-minute memorial montage set to ‘Chasing Cars’ by Snow Patrol, with Matt providing running commentary about the show’s implausible medical scenarios, candle luminarias, and overwrought drama. Carissa admits she cried during the actual episode.
Callers
- Justin [00:32:29] — Asked if Dale would have preferred the guy ask for his autograph instead of saying ‘sounds like you should be on radio’ Dale clarified the guy didn’t mean harm, it was just the culmination of a bad day
Music
- Big Head Todd and the Monsters — Performed at the Busby Foundation event at Stubbs that Dale and Bob MC’d
- Snow Patrol – Chasing Cars — The song used in the Dr. McDreamy death scene and memorial montage on Grey’s Anatomy
Quotes
Sounds like you should be on the radio
Dale Dudley [00:12:10]
I don’t have any leisure time, no friends, I just work
Dale Dudley [00:10:06]
They don’t make you feel special in this at all
Dale Dudley [00:33:01]
Part 3: Matt’s kids want the cats
Matt tells a story about finding kittens in his shed and the dilemma of what to do with them while his kids want to keep them. The segment spirals when a listener calls in to complain about the hosts joking about killing the kittens, not understanding sarcasm. Dale and Matt defend themselves, leading to Dale erupting in frustration about complaint culture and the state of modern media. The show ends with Dale venting about ratings, management, and constant criticism.
Segments
- Judas Priest tickets and film festival promo [00:00:00] — Dale promotes Judas Priest tickets and the upcoming KLBJ film festival on June 24th at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar with $10,000 in prize money.
- Seton data breach story [00:01:57] — Dale discusses 39,000 Seton patients affected by a phishing attack, offering free credit monitoring. The hosts joke about how frequent these breaches are becoming.
- Obama correspondence dinner sketch [00:04:32] — The hosts play audio from Obama’s correspondence dinner featuring Key or Peele as his ‘anger translator,’ making jokes about Fox News, climate change, and politics.
- Greg Abbott UNT graduation controversy [00:12:02] — Brief discussion about students petitioning to replace Governor Greg Abbott as keynote speaker at University of North Texas graduation. Carissa reveals she overslept her own graduation.
- Matt’s kitten story begins [00:26:42] — Matt describes coming home exhausted from a busy weekend to discover his dog going crazy because feral kittens are in his shed. His kids immediately name and bond with them despite his warnings.
- The complaint call [00:47:01] — A listener calls in upset that her kids are crying after hearing the hosts joke about killing kittens with a shovel. The hosts defend their sarcasm and tell her to change the channel if offended.
- Dale’s industry rant [00:56:19] — Dale erupts in frustration about complaint culture, management pressures, salary reductions, and the impossible standards of modern media. He vents about listeners who claim to be longtime fans but still complain.
Recurring Bits
- Journalistic Integrity Bracket [00:04:45] — Dale mentions Chris Betts won the journalistic integrity tournament, playing a clip of her
Callers
- Paul [00:19:02] — Called to reference the movie Stripes Brief interaction, no major impact on conversation
- unnamed [00:47:05] — Complained about the hosts joking about killing kittens in front of her children Major blowup where all hosts tell her to change the channel and teach her kids about sarcasm; she asks for the program director; sets off Dale’s massive rant about complaint culture
- Jason [00:53:00] — Called about cats keeping snakes and rats away Matt explains why he doesn’t want cats in his yard due to lizards and nesting birds
- Kathy [00:56:19] — Called to support Matt and say she wasn’t offended, provides information about Humane Society feral cat program Supportive call that helps defuse tension after the complaint call
Quotes
If my information’s exposed, you pay me money.
Dale Dudley [00:02:45]
I was so drunk that I slept through my graduation.
Carissa Jade [00:15:52]
That one’s Ginger. That one’s Snap. She has named the kittens already.
Matt Bearden [00:39:05]
Change the channel and be a good parent! Be an adult!
Matt Bearden [00:48:56]
Your children are not my concern.
Dale Dudley [00:58:58]