Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, May 20, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Angry Mornings
Dale arrives furious after finding his workstation in the promotions area dismantled and taken over by a 101X graphics person’s Mac computer, with his equipment unplugged and shoved aside. He launches into extended rants about feeling disrespected after 29 years at the station, the company’s misplaced priorities, and management’s lack of appreciation for on-air talent. The anger stems partly from constipation and frustration about buying a house while feeling undervalued. Side topics include the Texas Radio Hall of Fame ceremony, flip-flop fashion opinions, Saudi Arabia’s executioner job openings, and NFL extra point rule changes.
Segments
- Show Open and Dale’s Immediate Anger [00:00:01] — Bob does the show introduction while Dale enters already ranting about workplace issues and considers whether to save his anger for prime time listening hours.
- Dragon Month and Memorial Day Weekend [00:03:09] — Brief discussion about CJ Morgan being ‘the dragon’ for a few more days and the approaching Memorial Day weekend.
- The Workstation Rant Begins [00:04:01] — Dale explains he’s been moved four times since losing their office, and this morning found his computer workstation dismantled and replaced by a 101X Mac computer for graphics work.
- The Mass Email [00:12:12] — Dale reveals he sent a terse mass email to management complaining about his workstation being torn up without anyone asking, losing 20 minutes of prep time.
- Threatening to Leave [00:16:00] — Dale announces he’s closing on a new house tomorrow, plans to contact a Chicago agent to shop him around, and invites Clear Channel/iHeartRadio to hire him away.
- Constipation Revelation [00:22:00] — Matt asks if Dale’s anger is really about constipation; Dale admits he packed supplies but didn’t have time to ‘release the hounds’ due to the workstation crisis.
- Daniel’s Pizza Oven [00:24:00] — Side conversation about Daniel building a pizza oven from scratch that reaches 900 degrees, though Dale thought his chimney was a planter.
- Saudi Arabia Executioner Jobs [00:29:00] — Dale discusses Saudi Arabia advertising for eight new executioners to perform public beheadings, listing crimes punishable by death including apostasy, adultery, and distributing Bibles.
- Flip-Flop Debate [00:36:00] — Matt rants about men wearing flip-flops away from water, especially with jeans, while Dale defends wearing them casually in shorts.
- NFL Extra Point Changes [00:39:00] — Discussion of the NFL moving extra point kicks back to the 15-yard line (making it a 32-yard attempt) to make them more challenging and potentially force more two-point conversions.
- Dale at Shortstop Fantasy [00:42:00] — The crew jokes about Dale’s fall from radio to working at Shortstop Burgers, complete with improvised customer service scenarios.
Guests
- Jimbo (other) [00:24:09] — Sound design/voice guy who built a pizza oven and offered Dale his workstation
Quotes
I’ve been here 29 years. I don’t care what happens at 101X. That’s my competition.
Dale Dudley [00:09:00]
I’ve been here 30 freaking years! Your name should be out in that sign.
Dale Dudley [00:12:34]
Hear me now and know me later, Emmis. You’re going to lose.
Dale Dudley [00:16:48]
It’s not even an ego thing. I just want to do my goddamn job!
Dale Dudley [00:18:01]
Part 2: Videos Don’t Work
The show devolves into chaos as Dale struggles with multiple technical failures—his prep workstation has been taken over, the TV monitor has been broken for years, and video playback is impossible. His escalating frustration peaks when he beats his computer on a chair and his microphone falls off. Meanwhile, the hosts mock Carissa for ‘pity trolling’ about Waco’s stigma after the biker shooting, leading to a running bit where callers and hosts sarcastically express sympathy for historical tragedies. Daniel’s wife leaving on vacation without her wedding ring becomes another source of comedy and concern.
Segments
- Opening and Cruise Cast Promo [00:00:00] — Dale promotes next Thursday’s free cruise cast at Cap City Comedy Club and discusses cruise bookings and the film festival deadline.
- Dan Patrick Interview Cancellation [00:02:34] — Dale reveals that Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick canceled his scheduled interview after Dale discussed it on air, suggesting Patrick’s team got cold feet about appearing on FM.
- TV Monitor Failure Begins [00:03:43] — Dale attempts to play videos but the TV monitor displays only yellow, completely broken. His frustration builds as he struggles with broken connectors and cables that have been problematic for years.
- Dale’s Movie Clip and Goiter [00:12:34] — Dale discusses posting a clip from a film he appeared in with Jon Gries, embarrassed by his visible ‘goiter’ (large neck) that listeners are fat-shaming him about in comments.
- Vanity Movie Story [00:23:06] — Dale tells the story of the allegedly vanity-funded film he worked on, including wearing Val Kilmer’s spanx and rumors that an actor of color was paid but removed from the film by the financier.
- Dale’s House Closing [00:24:56] — Dale discusses closing on his new Ashton Woods house tomorrow, writing a large down payment check, and his anxiety about the wiring transfer process.
- Carissa’s Waco Pity Trolling [00:29:40] — Dale reads Carissa’s blog post expressing sympathy for those affected by the Waco biker shooting and discussing Waco’s stigma from the Branch Davidian incident. This launches the running ‘pity trolling’ bit.
- Dale Loses His Temper [00:38:51] — Unable to make anything work, Dale beats his computer on a chair, throws it back on the board (nearly breaking it), and his microphone falls off as he sits down. Bob narrates the entire meltdown.
- Waco Biker Shooting Discussion [00:40:03] — Discussion of the actual Waco shooting details, including Austin Vice Grips cyclists caught up in the violence, the feud over Texas patches, and concerns about the Waco DA who hired controversial prosecutor John Bradley.
- Health Camp and Waco Tornado [00:47:38] — Bob mocks Waco’s small-town pride in Health Camp diner. Carissa reveals the 1953 Waco tornado was the worst in U.S. history, not just Texas, and explains how it stunted the city’s growth compared to Dallas.
- Daniel’s Wife Leaves Wedding Ring [00:51:15] — Daniel reveals his wife left her wedding rings at home when going on vacation. Dale and callers express concern about this, though Daniel says he trusts her and fights his instinct to be bothered.
- Workstation Confrontation with Brian [00:54:40] — Brian from station staff enters to explain Dale’s prep workstation was taken for the 101X intern because of basement flooding. Dale vents his frustration about lack of respect and having nowhere consistent to work.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:58:33] — Mentioned briefly at the very end as upcoming, but Dale questions if they’re really doing it today given all the chaos.
Callers
- unnamed [00:40:03] — Points out nobody from Waco was killed in the biker shooting, calls them ‘losers from Dallas’ Brief call that added context to the Waco discussion
- unnamed [00:48:26] — Sarcastically apologizes for offending disc golfers (joining the pity trolling bit) Contributed to the running joke about expressing sympathy for historical tragedies
- unnamed [00:49:01] — Mockingly expresses sympathy for Daniel’s balls since he married Jian Launches discussion about Daniel’s wife leaving her wedding rings at home on vacation
- unnamed [00:50:50] — Mentions The Toadies are from Tyler, Texas Brief addition to the Tyler discussion
- Paul [00:53:12] — Says his ex-wife always took her wedding ring on business trips (implying infidelity) Adds to the concern about Daniel’s wife not wearing her ring on vacation
Quotes
Could I possibly get a connector that works on a television?
Dale Dudley [00:04:02]
I totally get why CJ kicks stuff. I understand why he kicked the machine.
Dale Dudley [00:06:39]
Making sure Jason and Deb have everything they need, that’s important, because that’s your favorite station anyway.
Dale Dudley [00:12:54]
It’s just not important to him. This show is not important to him.
Dale Dudley [00:16:08]
You don’t dare tell the truth in this country. You tell the truth, you get in trouble.
Dale Dudley [00:29:47]
He leaned over the microphone and then without touching it the microphone just fell, pointing at the ground.
Bob Fonseca [00:34:15]
It’s not funny. It’s not fun. I just want to do my job.
Dale Dudley [00:35:38]
I’ve been doing the grunt work down here for 30 freaking years.
Dale Dudley [00:55:34]
Part 3: Head to Head
The final hour of a technically disastrous show. Dale continues to rage about his workspace being moved due to flooding, struggles with malfunctioning equipment, and Brian Reed helps from under the board. The hosts play Head to Head trivia on DB Cooper and David Letterman. Dale rants about Pat Robertson claiming eating disorders are demonic possession, then about a Texas bill that would push undocumented disabled children down waiting lists for medical care, which he calls ‘reprehensible.’
Segments
- Post-Flood Fallout Continues [00:00:00] — Dale is still upset about his workspace being moved. Building management tries to explain the flooding situation, but Dale remains angry about the disruption.
- Head to Head: DB Cooper [00:01:02] — Brandon competes against Matt on DB Cooper trivia after studying on his phone. Questions cover the airline, the name Dan Cooper, ransom amount, and other details.
- Head to Head: Dead or Alive [00:15:07] — Robbie plays against Bob, then Brett plays David Letterman trivia. Dale wins easily at Dead or Alive, correctly identifying Jim Gaffigan, Dick Cavett, Marlon Brando, Chris of Kris Kross, Dr. Joyce Brothers, and Doris Day.
- Head to Head: David Letterman [00:24:57] — Brett plays Letterman trivia for Verde’s and Reckless Kelly tickets. Questions about Letterman’s final show, most frequent guests, stage manager Biff, Hello Deli, and Worldwide Pants.
- Conan on Austin Sexism Scandal [00:39:41] — The hosts play a Conan O’Brien sketch about Austin’s botched anti-sexism training, with multiple terrible speakers making sexist remarks.
- Sandy Rios on Waco Bikers [00:44:01] — Dale plays audio of right-wing radio host Sandy Rios suggesting biker gangs should fight ISIS. The hosts mock her characterization of Waco as sleepy streets and her ignorance of the city’s actual history.
- Pat Robertson: Eating Disorders are Demons [00:49:03] — Dale plays Pat Robertson saying eating disorders, including Karen Carpenter’s anorexia, are demonic possession. Carissa discusses how eating disorders actually work. Dale is outraged at Robertson’s claims.
- Texas Bill on Disabled Children [00:49:20] — Dale rants about Texas Representative Susan King’s bill (passed 134-4) that would move undocumented disabled children to the back of waiting lists for medical care. He calls it reprehensible and argues children don’t choose where they’re born.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:01:02] — Multiple rounds: DB Cooper trivia with Brandon vs Matt, Dead or Alive with Robbie and Bob, David Letterman trivia with Brett
Guests
- Brian Reed (other) [00:01:08] — Helped Dale with technical issues from under the board, stayed throughout the segment
Callers
- Brandon [00:11:13] — Head to Head DB Cooper trivia Won three-day X Games passes after beating Matt. Mentioned he was born in the same hospital on the same day as someone on the show.
- Robbie [00:19:52] — Head to Head Dead or Alive game Lost to Bob, but received Bruce Hornsby tickets as consolation prize
- Brett [00:26:43] — Head to Head David Letterman trivia Won Verde’s gift certificate and Reckless Kelly softball game tickets
Quotes
Jesus loves the little children all the children in the world… white
Dale Dudley [00:51:51]
Why didn’t the FCC crack down on broadcasts like this where they tell people this?
Dale Dudley [00:36:31]
I would want if we were on the list we would wait our turn if it’s children
Dale Dudley [00:53:33]