Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, June 17, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Little Dudley Downer
Dale Dudley opens the show in emotional turmoil over a business decision he cannot fully disclose, expressing feelings of betrayal by station management. He repeatedly threatens to quit or breach his contract, laments what he sees as lack of loyalty in the radio industry, and struggles to maintain focus throughout the hour. Matt Bearden attempts to lighten the mood with stories about his morning car troubles and Air Supply coming to town, while Dale oscillates between anger at management and despair about his future.
Segments
- Show Open / Technical Difficulties [00:00:01] — Daniel does the opening intro; Dale comes on with audio problems and the board malfunctioning. They play a song to regroup.
- Dale’s Emotional Breakdown Begins [00:02:13] — Dale returns shaken, references Bob’s absence due to his son’s injury, and begins expressing deep frustration with the business and feelings of betrayal, though he won’t specify what happened.
- Air Supply Concert [00:13:21] — Matt brings up that Air Supply is playing Austin next Friday at a venue called El Coliseo, and he’s upset the show wasn’t informed or involved in promoting it.
- Bob Cole / UT Sports Rights [00:17:37] — Dale congratulates Bob Cole for securing University of Texas sports broadcast rights on his station cluster, praising Cole’s business acumen and suggesting he might work for him.
- Matt’s Morning Car Troubles [00:20:35] — Matt tells a long story about his dead car battery, attempting to jump it with toy-like cables from a hybrid, and his stressful morning routine with a screaming toddler.
- Cursive as a ‘Dead Language’ [00:31:03] — Dale asks Carissa about a comment she allegedly made calling cursive a ‘dead language.’ They debate whether it’s a language or just a script/writing style.
Text Line
- [00:09:37] Bob Fonseca texts Dale after learning the same business news Dale is upset about — read by Dale Dudley Dale interprets Bob’s message as confirmation the show is ‘done as of today’ and becomes more fatalistic
- [00:13:21] A listener informed Matt via Twitter about the Air Supply concert happening next Friday — read by Matt Bearden Launched a segment about the show not being told about major concerts in Austin
- [00:27:03] A friend writes Dale saying ‘painful, you put your heart and soul in the business, here for you if you need anything’ — read by Dale Dudley Dale responds darkly that he ‘won’t be able to feed’ his family
Quotes
This business has finally shown me there is no loyalty. None whatsoever.
Dale Dudley [00:03:01]
I’m the most talented guy in the city.
Dale Dudley [00:05:32]
The show as we know it is done as of today.
Dale Dudley [00:12:16]
I hate this place. Absolutely hate this place.
Dale Dudley [00:16:03]
Part 2: Dale is Gone
Dale walks off mid-show due to frustration with management and personal issues (back pain, missing daughter scare from previous day). Bob is also absent – his son had a bicycle accident requiring x-rays. Matt, Daniel, and Carissa hold down the show with best-of segments while dealing with technical difficulties. The segment also covers the Blues Film Festival preparations and Meg Turney’s Playboy appearance.
Segments
- Dale on the verge of quitting [00:00:08] — Dale takes a call from his wife Amanda while on air, discusses suspending social media and feeling unappreciated by management. References a confrontation where programming head said ‘enjoy it while it lasts.’
- Car battery issues [00:02:29] — Dale discusses needing to get a car battery replaced and his lack of mechanical ability.
- MRI and medication [00:03:03] — Dale talks about needing an MRI for his neck/back, his claustrophobia requiring sedation, and how painkillers are causing depression.
- Blues Film Festival discussion [00:05:05] — Matt discusses reviewing all 37 film submissions multiple times, evaluating quality and filmmaking technique. Dale expresses mixed feelings about the festival.
- Bob calls in about his son [00:08:34] — Bob phones in to check on Dale. His son had a bicycle accident (road rash and possible fractured cheekbone). Bob admits he yelled at his son about not wearing a helmet immediately after the accident.
- Dale deactivates Facebook [00:12:50] — Dale suspends his Facebook account, saying he has no interest in hearing random people’s opinions, especially after criticism about how he handled his daughter going missing.
- Dale leaves the show [00:19:03] — Dale announces he’s leaving mid-show to get his car battery, saying the station deserves better than what he’s doing today.
- Matt takes over [00:21:42] — Matt picks up hosting duties, promotes the Blues Film Festival and sponsors, discusses the quality of film submissions.
- John Cusack discussion [00:26:12] — Carissa talks about the film ‘Love and Mercy’ and defends John Cusack’s reputation as being difficult.
- Daniel’s mysterious blow-up [00:29:06] — Matt references Daniel having an incredible off-air blow-up at someone yesterday that he didn’t record, which Daniel’s wife found scary.
- Best-of segment plays [00:31:58] — They play a best-of segment from December about Casey Kasem’s body being unpreserved in Scandinavia.
- Post-rerun technical issues [00:45:52] — Matt criticizes Daniel for playing a best-of segment that wasn’t properly edited and included fundraising appeals from two years ago.
- Meg Turney Playboy video [00:50:02] — They attempt to play Meg Turney’s Playboy video on the radio with extensive technical difficulties getting the audio to work.
Callers
- Bob Fonseca [00:08:34] — Called to check on Dale; discussed his son’s bicycle accident Bob shared his guilt about yelling at his injured son, Dale made dark jokes about replacing the kid, conversation underscored the chaos of the morning
Text Line
- [00:19:59] Listener praising the show’s chemistry and authenticity, contrasting it with other shows — read by Matt Bearden Matt read it as support for Dale during his meltdown
Quotes
I do all the work in this building.
Dale Dudley [00:01:37]
I’m such a baby that I can’t do an MRI without being sedated.
Dale Dudley [00:03:03]
You ruin everything! (to his son)
Dale Dudley [00:15:21]
I have no interest in hearing a random assholes opinions.
Dale Dudley [00:19:03]
This station deserves better than what I’m doing today.
Dale Dudley [00:21:20]
Part 3: Head to Head
Matt Bearden hosts alone as both Dale Dudley and Bob Fonseca are out with family/health issues. The show runs one round of Head to Head with intern ‘Deep Throat’ writing the questions. Caller Jeremy scores zero while Carissa scores one, winning George Lopez tickets. CJ Morgan joins mid-show and shares a graphic story about an embarrassing sexual encounter in high school involving Wendy’s, a Ford Tempo, and getting caught by parents. Matt shares childhood stories about working at Mr. Gatti’s. The hosts encourage listeners to send well-wishes to Dale and Bob on Twitter.
Segments
- Matt Flying Solo [00:00:04] — Matt opens the show explaining that both Dale Dudley and Bob Fonseca are out with respective issues. He’s running the show with CJ Morgan’s help.
- Head to Head Setup [00:01:11] — Matt announces they’ll do one round of Head to Head. Intern ‘Deep Throat’ has written the questions for this special edition.
- Jeremy Plays Head to Head [00:01:54] — Caller Jeremy plays for George Lopez tickets against Carissa. He admits he doesn’t really listen to the show and scores zero correct answers on famous quotes questions.
- Carissa’s Turn [00:09:44] — Carissa scores one correct answer (Mao Zedong/Panda Express joke), beating Jeremy. Matt jokes that Carissa doesn’t know who Chairman Mao is and tells her he started Panda Express.
- CJ Joins and Miles Update [00:14:00] — CJ Morgan arrives early. Bob texts that he’s alive. CJ shares that his dog Miles had a terrible night involving accidents all over the bedroom and carpet.
- Family Departures [00:15:49] — Matt mentions his wife and kids are boarding a plane to visit family for a month. He jokes about planning wild parties that never happen.
- Film Fest Discussion [00:18:21] — CJ mentions staying up late reviewing terrible entries for the under five film festival. He and Matt both have a final three picked out.
- 13-Year-Old Designated Driver Story [00:23:26] — Matt reads a local news story about drunk parents at Club Bongos who let their 13-year-old daughter drive them home on I-35, nearly hitting other vehicles.
- First Driving Experiences [00:26:42] — CJ shares stories of stealing tractors as a kid in Vernon, Texas, and being poor so he couldn’t afford to get his license until 17. He ate chips and salsa alone at Chili’s during high school lunch.
- Matt’s Mr. Gatti’s Job [00:28:59] — Matt shares childhood stories about skateboarding behind Mr. Gatti’s, doing odd jobs picking up salt shakers before the ‘God Squad’ church group arrived, and being offered a paper route-style job hanging door hangers for a penny each.
- CJ’s Wendy’s Date Story [00:39:06] — CJ tells a long, graphic story about his second sexual experience at 16-17 with a 21-year-old woman from Texas Tech. After buying her Wendy’s, they attempted sex in his Ford Tempo before being caught by her parents.
- Wrap-Up and Well-Wishes [00:55:04] — Matt encourages listeners to send Twitter love to Dale and Bob. He promotes the under five film festival and thanks the crew including interns ‘Ivy League’ and ‘Deep Throat.’
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:01:11] — Special edition with intern Deep Throat writing famous quotes questions. Jeremy scores 0, Carissa scores 1.
Callers
- Jeremy [00:01:54] — Called to play Head to Head for George Lopez tickets Scored zero correct answers on famous quotes questions, lost to Carissa, and Matt told him to never call again (jokingly, but also seriously given his terrible performance)
Text Line
- [00:14:04] Text from Big Daddy confirming he’s still alive — read by CJ Morgan Brief acknowledgment and relief that Big Daddy is okay
- [00:55:00] Someone texted CJ during the show creating a ‘wormhole’ situation — read by CJ Morgan CJ got distracted and went into a ‘wormhole’ thinking about the text, Matt called him out for not paying attention
Quotes
Jeremy, never call here again.
Matt Bearden [00:12:00]
Congratulations America, these are the people that live in your country.
Matt Bearden [00:13:00]
The parents were trying to do the right thing. Fight the power!
Matt Bearden [00:24:32]