Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, June 19, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Those Golden Days
The show opens with Dale discussing his difficult off-air week and childhood dinner memories. Carissa announces she needs to leave early for a medical procedure to test for potentially cancerous cells, sparking reactions from the hosts. The conversation shifts to childhood dinner traditions, with Dale and callers sharing stories about their families’ food nights. Dale’s sister Susan calls in to correct and add details about their father’s peculiar food habits, including putting tea in ketchup bottles and using a communal dish rag instead of napkins. The segment includes discussion about Chris Sims admitting to taking hundred-dollar handshakes at UT, and promotion for the upcoming film festival.
Segments
- Show open and technical issues [00:00:10] — Opening credits and Dale noticing audio problems with his headphones. Discussion about Dr. Hicks booking and show preparation.
- Carissa’s medical procedure [00:06:00] — Carissa announces she needs to leave early for a vaginal biopsy to test for potentially cancerous cells. Dale and others react, with Matt urging her to quit smoking.
- Well-done steak health risks [00:16:10] — Dale discusses research about glycotoxins in well-done steak potentially causing Alzheimer’s. Daniel admits he’s switched from well-done to medium steaks.
- Childhood dinner nights [00:17:40] — Hosts and callers share memories of designated dinner nights growing up – pizza night, goulash night, etc. Dale shares stories about his father’s peculiar habits.
- Susan Brown calls in [00:29:00] — Dale’s sister Susan calls to correct and elaborate on childhood dinner stories, including the ketchup-tea detail and beans and cornbread nights. Plans are made for her to have lunch with Carissa.
- Drive-in movie memories [00:36:00] — Dale shares story about his father taking them to drive-in movies but arriving in the middle, watching the ending first, then the beginning.
- Film festival promotion and Daniel’s video [00:39:00] — Discussion of the film festival having sold 42 tickets. Daniel created a promotional video using his phone that everyone praises.
- Chris Sims controversy [00:40:37] — Audio clip and discussion of former UT quarterback Chris Sims admitting on radio to taking hundred-dollar handshakes for signing autographs, violating NCAA rules.
Guests
- Dr. Hicks (expert) [00:04:53] — Mentioned as booked to appear later in show to discuss weight loss and Last Diet ATX, though there’s confusion about whether he was properly confirmed
Callers
- Trevor [00:21:23] — Called to make a ‘tube steak’ joke about Sunday dinners Dale expressed frustration with the juvenile joke, hung up on him
- Rita [00:25:14] — Called about childhood dinner traditions – fried chicken while watching a TV show Brief call, interrupted by Matt and Dale discussing shake-and-bake
- Jason [00:26:59] — Called about ‘Mystery Monday’ family dinners at grandmother’s house where all cell phones go in a bowl Positive reception, led to discussion about taking iPads away from kids at dinner
- Susan Brown (regular) [00:29:00] — Dale’s sister calling to correct and add details about childhood dinners Extended conversation providing family history and color. Plans made for her to take Carissa to lunch. Dale joked about Game of Thrones Lannister reference with her.
Quotes
I gotta get my vagina scraped.
Carissa Jade [00:09:59]
God damn it Jean, if you buy store brand green beans one more time.
Dale Dudley [00:18:58]
He never poured tea from a pitcher. It was from his glass.
Dale Dudley [00:30:35]
If he were in this room right now, I’d look him in the eye and wouldn’t say one of these things.
Matt Bearden [00:42:51]
Part 2: Its About Time
Dale rants about a frustrating two-hour dinner at a chain restaurant in Cedar Park (which he won’t name but calls ‘Sneejay’s New House’), where service was extremely slow. His wife Amanda calls in to defend the restaurant and chide Dale for complaining on-air instead of in person. The show also features intern Aaron, who has a deep voice and congenital anosmia (no sense of smell), discussing voiceover work with production director Jimbo. Bob reveals he sold his Corvette at a $7,000 loss. The segment includes various videos, including the BSR superslide in Waco, an Indian public service announcement song ‘Take the Poo to the Loo,’ and discussion of UT Austin’s athletic director charging alumni $25 to walk on the football field.
Segments
- Intern Aaron’s Deep Voice and Anosmia [00:00:00] — Dale introduces intern Aaron, who has an exceptionally deep voice and congenital anosmia (cannot smell). They discuss his potential in voiceover work.
- Jimbo’s Voiceover Advice [00:05:00] — Production director Jimbo gives Aaron advice about the voiceover industry, emphasizing that having a good voice isn’t enough and discussing the importance of acting classes, production skills, and not imitating others.
- Dale’s Restaurant Rant Begins [00:15:00] — Dale begins his story about a frustrating dinner experience at a chain restaurant in Cedar Park that took over two hours from arrival to departure.
- Amanda Calls In [00:21:00] — Dale’s wife Amanda calls to provide her perspective on the restaurant incident and questions why Dale didn’t complain sooner to staff.
- Bob Sells His Corvette [00:27:00] — Bob announces he sold his Corvette from the Butch Cooley collection at a $7,000 loss after owning it for exactly six months.
- Matt and Carissa Tension [00:31:00] — The hosts notice Carissa looking upset while texting, creating awkward on-air moments about her relationship with Matt.
- BSR Superslide Video [00:37:00] — The show watches video of the BSR superslide in Waco, Texas (Carissa’s hometown), featuring people being launched into the air.
- Take the Poo to the Loo [00:46:00] — They watch an Indian public service announcement music video about public defecation problems, featuring dancing animated poo characters.
- UT Austin Field Fee Controversy [00:54:00] — Dale discusses how UT Austin’s athletic director Steve Patterson charged the class of 1964 alumni $25 per person to walk on the football field during their 50th reunion.
Guests
- Jimbo (other) [00:05:00] — Production director who does Netflix voiceover work, came in to give intern Aaron advice about the voiceover industry
Callers
- Amanda Dudley (regular) [00:21:00] — Called about Dale’s restaurant complaint story She defended the restaurant staff and questioned why Dale didn’t complain sooner in person. Created on-air tension when Dale hung up on her.
Quotes
I got a newsletter from human resources on how to learn from setbacks
Dale Dudley [00:02:00]
Having a good voice is not it. It’s a tool, but it’s not everything.
Jimbo [00:08:00]
How long should it take to eat at a restaurant when you’re with children?
Dale Dudley [00:15:00]
Is that where we are now, where you’re a bad guy if you complain about bad service?
Dale Dudley [00:26:00]
Part 3: Doctor, Doctor, Give Me The News
This part features Dr. Tony Hicks from IdealProtein/Last Night ATX discussing weight loss and nutrition with the hosts. Dale kicks off with a ‘mini God Squad’ segment mocking religious news stories, including a Tyler, Texas comedy festival promo that the hosts find hilariously bad. The bulk of the segment focuses on Bob’s dramatic weight loss results (37.4 pounds, down to 148 pounds) and Dr. Hicks explaining how processed foods and sugar are designed to create addiction and health problems. Multiple callers share their own success stories, and the hosts emphasize this is not just an infomercial—they genuinely believe in the program.
Segments
- Mini God Squad Introduction [00:00:00] — Dale introduces a Friday ‘mini God Squad’ segment where he’s collected religious news stories throughout the week, starting with old God Squad music.
- Jesus Welcomes You to Hawkins, Texas [00:02:02] — News story about a sign in Hawkins, Texas saying ‘Jesus Welcomes You’ that’s being challenged by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Dale and crew mock the mayor’s defense of it.
- Tyler Comedy Festival Disaster [00:06:23] — The hosts discover and play a promotional video for Tyler’s Liberty Hall comedy festival that is so awkward and unfunny that they’re compelled to drive to Tyler to see it live.
- Pat Robertson on Greek Statues [00:11:32] — Pat Robertson clip discussing whether having a Greek goddess statue constitutes ‘having other gods’ and whether it should be destroyed if used in occult rituals.
- Dale’s Weight Loss Journey Introduction [00:14:04] — Dale transitions from God Squad to discuss his 2013 weight loss journey, explaining he weighed 274 pounds and how a listener convinced him to try IdealProtein instead of bariatric surgery.
- Bob’s Dramatic Results Revealed [00:16:56] — Dr. Tony Hicks reveals Bob’s results: down from 185 to 148 pounds, 37.4 pounds and 31 inches lost, body fat from 25% to 16.3%. Bob describes the emotional impact of seeing his weekly results.
- The Food Industry Conspiracy [00:23:08] — Dr. Hicks explains how processed foods are designed to create cravings, comparing sugar to legal opioids. He discusses the dose-response relationship and how Americans went from 5 pounds of sugar per year in 1900 to nearly 200 pounds today.
- Cost and Accessibility Discussion [00:30:09] — Dale asks about cost barriers. Dr. Hicks explains it’s about $4 per meal and actually saves money from eating out. Discussion of flex spending accounts as payment option.
- Matt Questions the Food Conspiracy [00:34:03] — Matt presents a nuanced view: the food industry didn’t set out to addict people, but once they learned the foods were harmful, they were too invested financially to stop. Dr. Hicks discusses mu receptors and sugar as a legal drug.
- John McClellan Mortgage Spot [00:41:03] — Dale does a live read for mortgage lender John McClellan, offering 24-hour loan approval for home buyers in Austin’s competitive market.
- Anna’s Success Story Call [00:42:28] — Caller Anna reports losing 38 pounds in three and a half months at age 48. She asks Dr. Hicks about her extreme carb sensitivity and whether she’ll always react badly to sugar. He confirms she has a predisposition but offers hope for management techniques.
- Water Importance and Wrap-up [00:47:54] — Bob asks why water is so important. Dr. Hicks explains the body interprets thirst as hunger. Dale plugs the sold-out film festival and emphasizes this isn’t just a sales pitch—it’s the only thing that ever worked for him.
Recurring Bits
- God Squad [00:00:00] — Dale does a ‘mini God Squad’ on Friday, collecting religious news stories from the week including Pat Robertson and the Hawkins Jesus sign controversy
Guests
- Dr. Tony Hicks (expert) [00:14:04] — Medical doctor and IdealProtein/Last Night ATX sponsor, discussing weight loss, nutrition, and the processed food industry’s impact on health
Callers
- Anna [00:44:27] — Her 38-pound weight loss success and questions about carb sensitivity Dr. Hicks confirmed she has a predisposition to sugar dysfunction but offered techniques for managing it post-program. She also shared the tip about using flex spending accounts to pay for the program.
Quotes
It’s not real. It’s silly and it’s a waste of time.
Dale Dudley [00:00:42]
Slap your knees and grab your bellies cause they’re jiggling cause you’re laughing so hard.
Tyler comedian in clip [00:08:38]
It’s not food, it’s food appearing substances.
Dr. Tony Hicks [00:27:05]
The government is not on our side. The food industry is not on our side.
Dr. Tony Hicks [00:28:51]
We have a legal drug called sugar.
Dr. Tony Hicks [00:35:18]