Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, May 21, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Rage Regret
Dale opens the show feeling guilty about yesterday’s on-air rage, particularly about offending the building’s security guard. The crew discusses David Letterman’s final Late Show episode, which aired the previous night, and reflects on his cultural impact and their own memories of watching him. The conversation spirals into nostalgic territory about VCRs, HBO, video rental stores, and the evolution of home entertainment technology.
Segments
- Opening – Dale’s Regret [00:00:01] — Dale opens feeling bad about yesterday’s on-air rant, particularly about offending the security guard who didn’t greet him this morning. He explains his on-air persona versus his real personality and apologizes.
- Three Musketeers Bar Peace Offering [00:05:11] — Dale discusses finding a Three Musketeers bar left on his desk as an apparent apology, and fires off a company-wide email about his no-sugar diet.
- Letterman’s Final Show [00:11:11] — The crew discusses David Letterman’s final Late Show episode that aired the previous night, watching clips of his goodbye and the Foo Fighters performance.
- Bob and Dale at Letterman Tapings [00:17:55] — Bob and Dale recall attending Letterman show tapings in New York. Dale reflects on Letterman’s cultural significance and his own radio career ambitions.
- HBO Origins and Cable TV History [00:20:08] — The crew watches the classic HBO intro and discusses the early days of cable television, HBO’s history, and how revolutionary it was to see unedited movies.
- VCR and Video Rental Memories [00:22:58] — Extended discussion about VCRs, Betamax vs. VHS, video rental stores, membership fees, late fees, and the differences between chains like Blockbuster and local shops like I Love Video.
- Lion Rescue Video and Cat Hoodie [00:34:03] — Dale shows a video of a lion touching grass for the first time in 12 years, then a Japanese cat hoodie product. Discussion turns to Japanese culture oddities.
- Igloo Cooler Crash Video [00:35:31] — The crew watches a video of someone being pulled behind a truck on an igloo cooler, crashing into a foundation.
- Daniel’s Wife on Vacation [00:39:52] — Dale questions Daniel about his wife being on vacation without her wedding rings and whether she’s been in contact. Reveals she doesn’t have a traditional phone plan.
- Texas Mansion Fixer-Upper [00:42:01] — Discussion of a bizarre 46-bedroom, 60,000 square foot unfinished mansion in Manville, Texas, originally intended as a live-in rehab facility.
Quotes
I think that’s the me I always wanted to be to fight the bullies.
Dale Dudley [00:02:31]
Our goodbye will go like this: ‘Damn it! The radio’s in there and I told you we needed this fixed today!’
Dale Dudley [00:18:03]
It’s just a signpost that life goes by. Life goes on and you can’t slow it down.
Dale Dudley [00:19:08]
Part 2: Game of Thrones Outrage
Dale leads a lengthy discussion about the Waco biker shootout, criticizing media coverage that portrays all 170 arrested bikers as criminals and questioning why they’re being held on million-dollar bonds. The segment shifts to the Bobby Bones show receiving a $1 million FCC fine for improperly broadcasting emergency alert tones. Dale then addresses online outrage over a rape scene in Game of Thrones, arguing that people accept violence and murder in fiction but draw the line at sexual assault, questioning where this selective offense leads culturally. Multiple callers weigh in, mostly agreeing with Dale’s position.
Segments
- Opening – Circuit of the Americas Email [00:00:00] — Dale mentions receiving an email about the Metallica show at Circuit of the Americas. Brief discussion about the coffee shop radio station preferences.
- AM Radio Racist Caller [00:00:36] — Matt reports hearing a racist caller on the AM station comparing Baltimore protests to Waco biker incident, claiming ‘whites respect police and blacks don’t.’ Discussion of poor journalism across news outlets.
- Waco Biker Arrests Criticism [00:01:33] — Dale criticizes CNN’s Ashley Banfield and coverage suggesting all motorcycle clubs are criminal gangs. He argues many of the 170 arrested may be innocent enthusiasts, not one-percenters, and questions the million-dollar bonds.
- Video Evidence Discussion [00:12:00] — Dale reads an AP article describing security video showing most bikers running for safety, only one firing a weapon, and only five of nine killed having criminal histories. Questions why video isn’t being released publicly.
- Moving Day and Station Promos [00:19:31] — Dale mentions closing on his house today and moving. Brief mention of X Games tickets giveaway.
- Bob’s Step-Side Truck Story [00:20:40] — Dale tells story about Bob trading in his step-side truck immediately after someone called it a ‘girl truck,’ establishing Bob’s sensitivity to criticism.
- Bobby Bones FCC Fine [00:26:00] — Dale discusses Bobby Bones show being fined $1 million by the FCC for broadcasting Emergency Alert System tones, which cascaded across 70+ affiliated stations causing false alerts. Bobby Bones contacted Dale claiming he had nothing to do with it.
- Janet Jackson Nipple Discussion [00:32:05] — Brief digression about Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl incident and how FCC fines increased afterward.
- Game of Thrones Outrage [00:33:01] — Dale addresses widespread online outrage over a rape scene involving Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones. Senator Claire McCaskill and blog ‘The Mary Sue’ announced they’d stop watching. Dale questions why sexual assault is unacceptable in fiction while murder and violence are tolerated.
- Caller Discussion on Game of Thrones [00:41:00] — Multiple callers weigh in on the Game of Thrones controversy. Most agree with Dale that the outrage is overblown and that viewers can simply choose not to watch. Discussion touches on censorship, art, and selective offense.
- Motivational Facebook Posts Complaint [00:52:32] — Dale complains about inspirational quote posts on Facebook, calling them something ‘we really need to fight.’
Callers
- unnamed [00:13:17] — Called to make inappropriate joke about sex with Waco Southern Baptist girls Dale dismisses him as trying to be funny during a serious discussion, then reluctantly lets him finish
- Andy [00:18:22] — Called claiming to be a 30-year cop saying he never saw anyone shot who didn’t deserve it Matt pushes back that gut reactions are often wrong; Andy suggests getting ‘Sergeant Sam’ involved
- Mira [00:40:52] — Game of Thrones rape scene – as a rape survivor, she was not particularly bothered by it She agrees with Dale that the outrage is baffling and that rape is horrible but stories are not real life
- Crystal [00:43:01] — Game of Thrones – notes the book version was far more graphic Points out the show version was tame by comparison, reinforcing Dale’s point about selective outrage
- Martha [00:44:47] — Game of Thrones controversy from perspective of older viewer Says liberals created this new communication medium where people think feelings should never be hurt; advocates for just changing the channel
- Kathy [00:46:20] — Game of Thrones – confused about why this call got through Brief, unclear contribution
- Megan [00:46:45] — Points out Jamie raped Cersei earlier in the series without similar outrage Reinforces the selective nature of the current controversy
- Denise [00:48:03] — Game of Thrones and other shows featuring rape Notes rape scenes in The Borgias, Vikings, and classic All in the Family; agrees with Dale’s position
- Jennifer [00:49:29] — Compares internet outrage to book burning Draws parallel to historical censorship efforts
- Jessica [00:51:23] — Game of Thrones viewer, not offended by the scene Simple statement that it’s just a show, reassuring Dale his audience agrees
- Trenton [00:52:03] — George R.R. Martin’s intent with the series Explains Martin’s point is to show humans doing horrible things without glorification
Quotes
She said all motorcycle clubs are all criminals. They literally said that yesterday.
Dale Dudley [00:02:01]
Let’s all get together and sharpen our knives while we enjoy a delicious buffalo chicken salad.
Matt Bearden [00:04:26]
I don’t understand why there’s not an uproar here. Everybody thinks anybody on a motorcycle is trash.
Dale Dudley [00:09:08]
I will never call myself a liberal ever because it’s like a snake eating its own tail.
Dale Dudley [00:36:52]
Where’s the outrage that they’re building a legion of people who think Renaissance Festivals are okay?
Matt Bearden [00:48:00]
Part 3: Body Farms and Daniel’s Show
This part begins with body farm discussion continuing, with Daniel expressing discomfort about the Freeman Ranch body farm in San Marcos. The hosts examine photos of decomposing bodies used for forensic research. Daniel makes controversial comments about Germans and questions the ranch owners’ motives, leading to listener calls. Later, the show dissolves into an extended philosophical debate about dragons, combustible stomachs, and whether humans can imagine things that don’t exist, sparked by Daniel’s claim that dragons must have existed because people believed in them. Multiple callers weigh in on the dragon debate.
Segments
- Show Opening and Prize Typo [00:00:02] — Dale corrects a typo about the ‘937th texter’ prize, leading to discussion about quality control and who works for the show.
- Matt’s Common Interest Promo [00:01:33] — Matt promotes his appearance at Common Interest karaoke with $2 Coors Light specials from 5-7pm, gets interrupted by Dale.
- KLBJ AM Caller Recording [00:02:25] — The hosts play and react to a recording of a caller on KLBJ AM comparing Waco bikers to Baltimore protests, making problematic racial comparisons.
- Body Farm Introduction [00:05:35] — Dale invites everyone on a ‘magical trip’ to the Freeman Ranch body farm in San Marcos, with Daniel expressing reluctance.
- The Thing in West Texas [00:07:41] — Brief tangent about mysterious roadside attraction signs in West Texas for ‘The Thing.’
- Daniel’s Death Philosophy [00:08:41] — Daniel expresses his views on death being horrible; Dale counters by saying he’d be satisfied dying at 54 having achieved his goals.
- Exploring Body Farm Photos [00:12:00] — The hosts look through photos of the body farm, with Daniel making observations about Lowe’s buckets vs Home Depot buckets at crime scenes.
- Home Depot Bucket Theory [00:15:17] — Daniel’s theory about Home Depot buckets being used for pot growing and Lowe’s buckets for body recovery leads to comedy bit about Chief Acevedo.
- Bodies and Decomposition [00:16:00] — Discussion of how bodies are placed in different conditions at the farm to study decomposition, with Daniel expressing discomfort.
- Buddhists in Tibet [00:19:58] — Daniel mentions Tibetan sky burial practices, gets details confused about ‘eating’ versus birds eating bodies.
- Freeman Ranch Speculation [00:22:14] — Daniel questions the ‘morbidity’ of the Freeman family allowing the body farm on their ranch, suggesting possible German ties.
- German People Comments [00:23:44] — Daniel calls Germans ‘pretty coarse people’ and questions why ‘we let them start a world war twice,’ drawing caller complaints.
- Nine O’clock Hour [00:27:22] — Late break for nine o’clock, Dale apologizes to bosses. Discussion of TV shopping and ticket giveaways.
- German Callers Respond [00:28:41] — Multiple callers of German descent call in to respond to Daniel’s comments, including Paul and Audra.
- Sweet Meat Discussion [00:33:38] — Crude discussion about vultures eating certain body parts, which Daniel refers to as ‘sweet meat.’
- Everyone Leaves Daniel Alone [00:36:02] — The entire cast leaves the studio during a break, leaving Daniel alone on air. He awkwardly tries to keep going, saying ‘folks’ and ‘well’ repeatedly before giving up.
- Daniel’s Solo Performance Reviewed [00:38:10] — The cast returns and critiques Daniel’s failure to capitalize on having the studio to himself, noting he just went silent.
- Dragons Debate Begins [00:39:02] — Daniel asks if dragons have to cook their food before eating it, setting off extended philosophical discussion about whether dragons existed.
- Daniel’s Imagination Theory [00:42:51] — Daniel argues humans cannot imagine things that don’t exist; everything we think of must have existed. Dale counters with ‘cheeseburger-shooting koala bear.’
- Daniel’s College History [00:45:35] — Discussion of Daniel attending ACC and one semester at Texas State, sitting in front row of English class and never returning.
- Wheelbarrow Balls Caller [00:50:01] — Long-time caller with distinctive deep voice calls in; Dale tells him to get into voice acting.
- Dragon Spark Mechanism [00:51:42] — Bob asks how dragons create the spark to ignite their combustible stomachs; multiple theories proposed.
- Philosophy Class Story [00:52:55] — Daniel describes being the only student to stay after philosophy class to discuss the subject further with his professor.
- Dinosaur Fossils Theory [00:54:15] — Caller Daniel suggests dragon myths came from ancient people finding dinosaur fossils.
- Cruise and Promo Reminders [00:57:00] — Dale promotes Cap City Comedy Club cruise event next week; Matt confirms Common Interest appearance is 6-8pm.
- Dragon Teeth Theory [00:58:28] — Caller Mike suggests dragons create sparks by grinding their teeth together like flint.
- Ontological Argument [00:59:04] — Caller Tony from Cypress Cove attempts to explain the philosophical concept Daniel was trying to articulate about human imagination and composition versus invention.
- Show Close [01:00:49] — Dale announces Bob won’t be on the Sideshow, mentions going to buy a house, show ends mid-discussion.
Guests
- Chuy (Eric Alderete) (other) [00:36:02] — Briefly speaks, mentioned as someone who started at station around same time as Daniel
Callers
- Paul [00:28:48] — Called to complain about Daniel’s remarks about German people, referenced ‘booger mountain’ Light-hearted exchange, no conflict
- Audra (Rio Grande Valley) [00:29:23] — Called as Mexican-German person to say she just passed Freeman Ranch and nothing spooky happening Provided local eyewitness report, brief exchange
- Mallory (regular) [00:33:42] — Made joke about Daniel and free sandwiches Quick joke, recognized as repeat caller
- Gunner [00:24:17] — German descent, lineage traced to Rommel, called Daniel an ‘underdumped idiot’ Insult delivered, possible gamer reference by hosts
- Charles [00:34:40] — Commented that Daniel is ‘like a mythical creature that nobody thinks really exists’ Led to unicorn swinger definition tangent
- Nathan [00:43:24] — Suggested making a bit of leaving Daniel alone in studio for five minutes Inspired discussion of ‘Daniel Alert System’ (DAS) recurring bit idea
- Greg [00:44:03] — Asked if Daniel actually went to college Led to discussion of Daniel’s ACC and Texas State education
- unnamed (wheelbarrow balls) (regular) [00:49:29] — Called in with distinctive deep voice, hosts praised his voice Dale encouraged him to pursue voice acting work
- Kyle [00:50:22] — Mentioned Daniel’s joke about manager taking test for him, referenced Atlanta teacher scandal Brief legal/scandal comparison
- Carrie [00:51:39] — Claimed history books say cavemen learned to cook by watching dragons Fed into Daniel’s dragon existence theory
- Ryan [00:42:51] — Wondered if creator made the world like Daniel creates his world Led to NASA simulation theory discussion
- Daniel (not Gallo) [00:54:15] — Explained dragon myths come from ancient people finding dinosaur fossils Provided actual historical/anthropological context to debate
- Mike (Philadelphia area) [00:57:48] — Said dragons create fire by grinding teeth together; corrected that unicorns don’t fly Daniel guessed his Philadelphia origin from accent
- Tony (Cypress Cove) [00:58:28] — Explained ontological argument and philosophical concepts Daniel was trying to articulate Provided actual philosophical framework, Dale cut him off with ‘quag lab’ rebuttal
Quotes
There has not been a 300 year history of systematic oppression against white people in Waco.
Matt Bearden [00:04:46]
I got to do the job I wanted when I was 14 years old.
Dale Dudley [00:08:45]
You can hear music going backwards because he’s decomposing.
Daniel Gallo [00:16:29]
You really have to have no ego to donate your body to that kind of research.
Dale Dudley [00:21:28]
Humans cannot think of something that doesn’t exist.
Daniel Gallo [00:42:58]
This show is my dream and you guys just gave me five minutes of terrible.
Daniel Gallo [00:46:01]