Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, May 29, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Mama’s Milk
Dale discusses the station’s ratings drop from second to eighth place and lack of bonuses, killing their financial outlook. The show then pivots to a long segment about a British woman who breastfeeds her seven-year-old daughter, sparking debate between the hosts. Dale also teases he has a recording from a bar that may be controversial to air, and the show wraps with discussion of the 1980 film Urban Cowboy being remade as a TV series and Dale’s appearance in a vanity film.
Segments
- Dale’s Moving Stress [00:01:15] — Dale discusses preparing to move on Wednesday and his hoarding tendencies making packing difficult.
- Station Ratings Crisis [00:02:12] — Dale reveals the station dropped from second to eighth place in ratings, explaining why there have been no bonuses. He had a depressing meeting with the boss about it.
- X Games and Metallica Announcement Teaser [00:04:44] — Dale announces people from Circuit of the Americas will be in around 8:45 with news about X Games and Metallica.
- Mystery Bar Recording [00:05:17] — Dale says he recorded someone at a bar last night saying outrageous things, but needs to check if it’s legal to air. Describes the man as missing teeth and haggard.
- Giveaways and Fun Fun Fun Fest [00:07:03] — Discussion of X Games passes, Reckless Kelly softball jam, and Fun Fun Fun Fest lineup announcement.
- Film Festival Reminder [00:08:39] — Dale reminds listeners about the film festival on June 24th at Alamo Drafthouse South and thanks sponsors.
- Boss as ‘Mother’s Milk’ [00:11:02] — Dale discusses how he used to go to the boss for comfort during tough times in 2008-2010, calling it ‘mother’s milk’, but realized after his 50th birthday roast he was being annoying.
- Seven-Year-Old Breastfeeding Controversy [00:12:15] — Major segment on a British woman who breastfeeds her seven-year-old daughter. Carissa and Daniel object despite having no children, while Dale and Matt take a more neutral stance on what happens in someone’s home.
- Urban Cowboy Remake Announcement [00:27:00] — Bob announces Fox is remaking Urban Cowboy as a TV series. Extended discussion of the original 1980 film’s cultural impact, domestic violence themes, and how it sparked a nationwide country music craze.
- Dale’s Vanity Film Appearance [00:39:29] — Dale shows clips from a country film he appeared in, horrified at how fat his neck looked. The movie was a vanity project funded by a Houston businessman. Dale plays a DJ at a livestock auction.
Callers
- unnamed [00:11:44] — Called but chickened out when put on air Dale called them a ‘weenie’ for not speaking up when on air
Quotes
I predicted that once I built that house, the dream house, here comes the end.
Dale Dudley [00:02:54]
Mother’s milk, if you may. I realized he’s not my young father, he’s not my Luke Skywalker.
Dale Dudley [00:11:02]
Never after a hot sweaty Texas summer have I said ‘some body temperature milk would be refreshing.’
Matt Bearden [00:23:10]
Part 2: Flood Stories and Bigotry
Dale and the crew discuss flood stories from the recent storms, including dramatic video of a rental house in Blanco flooding. Dale gets into a heated argument with a caller named Jeremy who blames TV stations for not warning people about the floods. The show also covers an upcoming ‘Draw Mohammed’ cartoon contest in Arizona, with Dale and callers debating free speech versus deliberately insulting people. The segment ends with Dale discovering his friend Doug’s failing GameFace company is now selling T-shirts, leading to Bob’s exasperated reaction.
Segments
- Show open and flood damage updates [00:00:00] — Dale updates on the film festival deadline, upcoming Metallica giveaway at 8:45, and postponed cruise cast. Discussion of local businesses affected by flooding including Cap City.
- Blanco River rental house flood video [00:04:42] — Dale shows dramatic video of water flooding through a vacation rental home in Blanco. The crew discusses how terrifying it would be and debates what they would do in that situation.
- Jeremy’s argument about TV station warnings [00:11:22] — Caller Jeremy claims TV news stations should have done better warning people about floods. Dale argues forcefully that TV stations rely on National Weather Service data and aren’t responsible for measuring flood levels themselves. The argument escalates with both sides refusing to give ground.
- Lake Travis houseboat rescue [00:17:51] — Discussion of bachelor party on houseboat that broke loose from dock at Lake Travis. Daniel shares story of someone getting injured (herniated) at his brother’s bachelor party on a houseboat.
- New 183 tollway announcement [00:29:32] — Dale rants about new $581 million toll road project on US 183 East near the airport. Bob explains this is consequence of voters rejecting bond measures 25 years ago.
- Williamson County judge resignation [00:30:29] — Audio of Williamson County judge pleading guilty to federal firearms violations and resigning. Dale praises him for taking responsibility like a man but notes the federal government’s high conviction rate forced his hand.
- Dennis Hastert extortion case [00:34:44] — Dale explains former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert being charged for structuring cash withdrawals to pay hush money related to alleged misconduct when he was a high school wrestling coach.
- Arizona Draw Mohammed cartoon contest [00:37:01] — Dale plays news clip about planned cartoon contest outside Phoenix mosque. While supporting free speech, Dale argues the organizers are being deliberately cruel to innocent mosque attendees who have nothing to do with terrorism. Multiple callers weigh in on bigotry vs. free expression.
- GameFace company now selling T-shirts [00:48:14] — Dale reveals his friend Doug’s failing GameFace temporary tattoo company is now selling generic T-shirts with the GameFace logo. Bob is exasperated that the website now primarily sells concert tickets and T-shirts instead of the actual product. The crew expresses concern Doug is desperate.
Callers
- Jeremy [00:11:22] — Argued TV stations should have warned people better about floods Major heated argument with Dale about media responsibility and how flood warnings work. Jeremy insisted TV stations dropped the ball; Dale called him an idiot. Both refused to give ground. Jeremy accused Dale of hiding behind the microphone.
- Andy [00:30:30] — Toll roads and political donations Brief call suggesting investigative reporters should look into politicians getting donations from toll road companies. Dale agreed someday it might come out.
- Sean [00:36:11] — Encouraged Dale not to give up fight on tolls Called Dale ‘our only man out there’ fighting tolls. Accidentally called Carissa the wrong name (Chiquita), causing brief awkwardness.
- Steven [00:43:05] — Religious bigotry and the cartoon contest Made point that Christianity has historically taken more lives than Islam. Dale and Bob agreed people aren’t educated and make comments based on fear. Brief discussion before moving to next caller.
- unnamed (Marine) [00:44:11] — Former Marine weighing in on Islam controversy Said he had friends die in Middle East but blames George Bush, not Islam. Called the cartoon contest bigotry. Dale agreed and asked caller to remember that during Dale’s own religious rants.
- Sam (Originally California, just moved to Austin from Dallas) [00:46:37] — New listener calling about Draw Mohammed contest New resident to Austin, only been listening a couple weeks. Started to make point about the cartoon contest being done out of smugness but accidentally cursed on air, leading Dale to explain you can’t curse in Texas radio. Call ended quickly.
Text Line
- [00:00:52] Someone texted about the cruise — read by Dale Dudley Dale mentioned receiving texts but didn’t read specific content aloud; was discussing the postponed cruise cast event
Quotes
You’re an idiot! You’re not smart! Just because you have a microphone doesn’t make you right.
Caller Jeremy [00:13:02]
Just because you have a telephone and you’re 25 years old doesn’t make you right.
Dale Dudley [00:13:11]
I’m guilty of those violations and now stand ready to accept full responsibility for my actions.
Williamson County Judge (audio) [00:31:13]
I hate people who are mean to other people on purpose who have nothing to do with your beef.
Dale Dudley [00:37:34]
Don’t tell me that God told you to go to war.
Dale Dudley [00:45:56]
Part 3: COTA -XGames!
This final segment of the 2015-05-29 show features the hosts discussing race and religion with clips from Ann Coulter and Pat Robertson, plus a ‘mini God Squad’ segment blaming Texas floods on witchcraft and sodomy. The main focus shifts to promoting X Games and the Metallica concert at Circuit of the Americas, with guests Sherilyn Mayhew and Tom Webb explaining the new ‘Super Stage’ setup that can accommodate 70,000 people. The show ends with banter about clickbait articles, STDs, and dating advice for producer Chuy.
Segments
- X Games Ticket Giveaway Setup [00:00:02] — Dale announces upcoming X Games tickets and mentions COTA/Austin 360 Amphitheater guests will discuss Metallica show.
- Chicago Cops Photo Discussion [00:01:11] — Dale recounts bar conversation where someone defended white cops in controversial photo with arrested black man wearing deer horns.
- Mini God Squad – Ann Coulter [00:08:00] — Dale plays clip of Ann Coulter telling Hispanic questioner ‘you’re not black, so drop the racism crap’ during book event.
- Floods Blamed on Witchcraft [00:10:00] — Caller ‘Rebecca’ on Brian Fisher show blames Texas floods on witchcraft and sodomy in Austin, Wimberley, and Houston.
- God is Real – Austin APD Video [00:13:44] — Dale shows video of man claiming to be God on apartment balcony before being tasered by Austin police.
- Pat Robertson on Homosexuality [00:15:07] — Pat Robertson clip where he calls married man in relationship with another man a ‘pedophile’ and says gays are recruiting.
- COTA and Austin 360 Amphitheater Guests [00:20:06] — Sherilyn Mayhew and Tom Webb join to discuss X Games, the new Super Stage at COTA, and Metallica/Nicki Minaj concerts.
- Caller with Rescued Puppies [00:25:05] — Dave calls in about four Labrador mix puppies he rescued from Apache Shores that need homes.
- Metallica Ticket Giveaway Plan [00:27:17] — Dale announces they’ll give away two pairs of X Games passes daily leading up to Thursday, with VIP Metallica passes as grand prize.
- Bill Hicks Conversation [00:37:03] — Dale shows Tom Webb his ticket stub from Bill Hicks’ Dangerous Tour and discusses Hicks’ small funeral in Little Rock.
- Clickbait – Things Men Find Unattractive [00:45:12] — Carissa reads article about ’10 things men find unattractive’ which focuses mainly on too much makeup and grooming.
- Porn Addiction Article [00:54:01] — Discussion of FamilyShare.com article about dealing with spouse’s porn addiction, which advises praying for angels.
- Chuy Dating Segment [00:58:19] — Hosts encourage producer Chuy to date and offer to arrange ‘Chuy Date’ segment on air with listener volunteers.
- STDs and Social Media Apps [01:00:30] — Discussion of Rhode Island blaming hookup apps for spike in syphilis, gonorrhea, and HIV cases.
Recurring Bits
- God Squad [00:08:00] — Dale does ‘mini God Squad’ segment with multiple religious clips including Ann Coulter, Pat Robertson, and caller blaming floods on witchcraft
- Click Bait [00:45:12] — Carissa reads FamilyShare.com article about ’10 things men find unattractive’ which hosts mock for being obvious and poorly written
- The Sideshow [00:44:30] — Dale mentions yesterday’s Sideshow featured Reckless Kelly and Dale Watson discussing groupies and life on the road
Guests
- Sherilyn Mayhew (other) [00:27:17] — From Austin 360 Amphitheater/COTA, discussed X Games and Metallica concert at new Super Stage setup
- Tom Webb (other) [00:27:17] — From Circuit of the Americas, British transplant now living in Austin full-time, discussed X Games and COTA entertainment
Callers
- unnamed [00:25:05] — Pregnancy speculation about Daniel’s wife Dale waved off the topic as too personal
- Dave (Apache Shores) [00:25:40] — Rescued four Labrador mix puppies that need homes Dale took his information but couldn’t put phone number on air, directed listeners to email Daniel
Quotes
They always got to blame the white guy
Dale Dudley [00:01:48]
You’re not black, so drop the racism crap
Ann Coulter (audio) [00:09:44]
Austin, Wimberley, San Marcos – they’re overrun with witchcraft and sodomy
Caller Rebecca (audio) [00:11:00]
Young people, impressionable, some coach comes after them
Pat Robertson (audio) [00:17:29]