Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, April 29, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Where’s Daniel
Daniel Gallo is late to the show, arriving almost an hour after start. Dale uses the absence to analyze what Daniel and Carissa actually do as producers, discovering Carissa handles most of the technical setup. The show pivots to Baltimore riots coverage, Dale criticizing media sensationalism and poverty issues. Dale also rips into Governor Abbott’s decision to have Texas State Guard monitor Operation Jade Helm and Rick Perry’s biblical justification for ignoring poverty. When Daniel finally arrives, he’s upset no one called to wake him.
Segments
- Where’s Daniel? [00:00:00] — Show opens with Daniel missing. Dale and Bob reference the ‘Piper is down’ bit from ‘I Married an Axe Murderer’ mid-90s era. Dale discovers Carissa does all the show setup and questions what Daniel actually produces.
- Baltimore Riots Discussion [00:10:30] — Dale launches into Baltimore riots coverage, criticizing CNN’s obsession with the word ‘thugs’ and media failure to address root causes of poverty, redlining, and systemic inequality.
- Mic Screen Mystery [00:18:00] — Bob discovers his microphone screen smells like ‘cat pee and bong water’ from whatever band was in studio the previous night.
- Operation Jade Helm Panic [00:33:00] — Dale rips into Governor Abbott for pandering to Alex Jones conspiracy theorists by ordering Texas State Guard to monitor U.S. Army training exercises. Caller AJ explains it’s purely political theater.
- Rick Perry’s Biblical Poverty [00:40:30] — Dale reads article about Rick Perry citing the Bible to justify not addressing income inequality in Texas, saying ‘the poor are always going to be with us.’
- Daniel Finally Arrives [00:45:00] — Daniel shows up upset that no one called to wake him. Dale says he deliberately didn’t call to see how long it would take. Daniel tries to turn it around, which angers Dale further.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:10:40] — Dale mentions listeners will battle Daniel and Carissa at 8:30 for ZZ Top and Judas Priest tickets
Callers
- Justin [00:19:39] — Baltimore riots – noting we spend billions rebuilding Iraq but not inner cities Dale agreed and expanded the rant into broader political corruption and poverty issues
- Allison [00:31:58] — Republicans wanting government out of lives while legislating morality Dale agreed but pushed back, urging people to stop identifying with political parties and think independently
- AJ [00:39:16] — Explaining Operation Jade Helm and State Guard involvement Provided insider knowledge that General Betty already oversees the operations, revealing Abbott’s announcement was purely political pandering
Text Line
- [00:06:07] Daniel texted Matt saying ‘big sleep’ — read by Matt Bearden Confirmed Daniel overslept rather than having an emergency
Quotes
Your first reaction is often completely the wrong reaction.
Dale Dudley [00:14:04]
It’s not separate communities. It’s our effing community. All of us.
Matt Bearden [00:23:00]
Television journalism is dead. It never even was a thing.
Matt Bearden [00:25:41]
If martial law happens, I volunteer to be your bitch. I’ll wear a dress and lipstick.
Dale Dudley [00:36:44]
I am not concerned with whether you’re alive or dead anymore. You have a wife.
Dale Dudley [00:47:55]
Part 3: Head to Head
The show executes the Head to Head recurring bit with Daniel competing in geography questions against caller Jacques, and Carissa competing in American history questions against the same caller. Both producers won their rounds. The show also discusses an Austin business story about the My Fit Foods co-founder being arrested with cocaine, Walmart’s lawsuit against Texas liquor laws, a North Dakota anti-gay lawmaker caught soliciting on Grindr, and Daniel’s pride in completing basic household tasks like moving leaves.
Segments
- Setting up Head to Head [00:00:00] — Dale announces they’ll do the Head to Head bit at 8:40, acknowledging he got distracted and didn’t pick questions earlier.
- Music age discussion [00:01:00] — The hosts discuss how old classic rock songs are now, comparing it to how old 1940s music was when they started in 1992.
- World War I veterans [00:02:00] — Dale tries to recall when the last WWI veteran died, eventually finding it was Frank Buckles in 2011 at age 110.
- Base jumping Dubai video [00:05:00] — The hosts watch a GoPro video of base jumping off the tallest building in Dubai with a zip line component.
- My Fit Foods founder arrest [00:11:00] — News breaks that Mario Mendias, co-founder of Austin’s My Fit Foods, was arrested for cocaine possession at the W Hotel after yelling ‘Don’t you know who I am? I own My Fit Foods!’
- Walmart vs Texas liquor laws [00:15:00] — Discussion of Walmart suing Texas over restrictive liquor laws that prevent companies with more than 35 shareholders from selling spirits.
- Head to Head – Jacques vs Daniel (Geography) [00:21:00] — Jacques competes against Daniel in geography questions. Daniel wins after Jacques misses the capital of Wisconsin (Madison).
- Head to Head – Jacques vs Carissa (American History) [00:28:00] — Jacques faces Carissa in American history. The game goes to multiple tiebreakers before Jacques wins on a question about Maine being the only state bordering one other state.
- Anti-gay lawmaker caught on Grindr [00:32:00] — Story about North Dakota legislator Randy Boening who voted against gay rights protections but was caught sending explicit photos to an 18-year-old on Grindr.
- Daniel’s leaf moving accomplishment [00:48:00] — Daniel proudly announces he moved leaves from his driveway curb. The hosts mock him extensively for treating basic household maintenance as an accomplishment.
- Daniel’s theft admission [00:53:00] — Daniel admits he used to take toilet paper rolls from his previous employer Sherwin Williams when needed.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:21:00] — Daniel competed in geography against caller Jacques, then Carissa competed in American history against the same caller. Multiple tiebreaker rounds were needed.
- The Sideshow [00:56:20] — Dale promotes the after-show podcast available free for 30 days at DudleyandBobLand.com
Callers
- James [00:22:15] — Called to play Head to Head geography round but didn’t have to answer questions – Dale was still setting up Got put through but the segment wasn’t ready yet
- Jacques [00:22:15] — Played Head to Head – first geography against Daniel, then American history against Carissa Lost to Daniel in geography after missing the capital of Wisconsin, but won against Carissa in American history after multiple tiebreakers. Won Judas Priest tickets.
Text Line
- [00:54:00] Listener challenged Carissa to read Dale’s new monthly column without crying — read by Dale Dudley Dale acknowledged the challenge but moved on without making it a bit
Quotes
Do you know who I am? I’m the co-owner of my fit foods!
Dale Dudley [00:12:56]
No one in the world comes into their job and goes, I didn’t know the city won’t remove a leaf
Dale Dudley [00:48:03]
I don’t want to brag, but I changed the toilet paper roll yesterday
Dale Dudley [00:50:51]