Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, June 24, 2015
This Show
Part 1: New Intro
The show opens with Dale announcing their new intro: the ‘Good Times’ TV theme song, which they play repeatedly. Dale then delivers an extended, emotional on-air apology after being called in by management the day before. He addresses hurt feelings among staff, his frustration with communication and promotion planning, his chronic pain issues, and his tendency to vent on-air. Bob and Matt support him through it. The segment also covers Dick Van Patten’s death, Matt’s new salt gun for killing bugs, and the sold-out Film Festival happening that night.
Segments
- Good Times Intro Debut [00:00:00] — Dale announces the ‘Good Times’ TV theme will be their new permanent intro. They play it multiple times, joking about burning time with 70s TV themes.
- Dick Van Patten Dies [00:08:35] — The hosts discuss the death of ‘Eight is Enough’ star Dick Van Patten. They joke about the show, debate which daughter was hottest, and discuss ABC’s dominance in the 70s.
- Matt’s Dirty Tennis Video [00:10:24] — Matt describes a bizarre exercise video starring Dick Van Patten and Bruce Jenner called ‘Dirty Tennis’ that someone at his day job showed him.
- Salt Gun Bug Kills [00:15:45] — Matt reports he’s killed two bugs with his salt rifle — a roach and a fly. The hosts joke about ammunition, shooting disabled insects, and Obama taking their salt.
- Dale’s Big Apology [00:18:13] — Dale delivers an extended, emotional apology after being called into management yesterday. He addresses hurting staff feelings with on-air complaints, his health issues causing grumpiness, feeling isolated, his need for promotions to drive the show, and his commitment to honest radio.
- Bob and Matt Apologize Too [00:35:11] — Bob jokingly apologizes to Mumford & Sons, Lance Armstrong, and Carissa. Dale continues naming staff members he’s apologizing to, including Chase, John Laird, James White, and Chuck.
- Film Festival Logistics [00:43:21] — Discussion of tonight’s sold-out Film Festival at Alamo Drafthouse. Dale may not attend due to feeling uncomfortable. Matt has two extra tickets. A listener emails offering to give up tickets.
- Freely the Banana Girl [00:47:00] — They watch a video of vegan YouTuber ‘Freely the Banana Girl’ who argues meat eaters should be executed. She eats 50+ bananas per day. Her profanity-laden rant gets heavily dumped.
- Fox Bites Toddler [00:50:23] — News story from Roanoke about a 2-year-old who approached a fox saying ‘here kitty kitty’ and got bitten. A daycare worker kicked the fox and held it for animal control.
- Spider Horror Videos [00:53:09] — The crew watches disturbing videos including a banana spider emerging from fruit and graphic hobo spider bite progression photos showing severe tissue damage.
Text Line
- [00:56:46] Listener emails saying he has two tickets to tonight’s Film Festival he needs to give away — read by Matt Bearden Brief discussion about how to handle the ticket transfer, no clear resolution reached
Quotes
I can’t change the fact that I’m brutally honest and it’s not fun for me to do radio unless I’m brutally honest.
Dale Dudley [00:19:29]
That first bit that we did, we were joking around, but that’s the kind of radio that just makes me want to vomit.
Dale Dudley [00:24:05]
I’d like for you to know that we let you in on stuff that was real. That got us in trouble sometimes.
Dale Dudley [00:41:03]
Part 2: Alex Jones
The show discusses Alex Jones extensively, mocking his infomercial-style pitches for supplements and cleanse products like ‘Liver Shield’ and ‘Oxy Powder.’ Dale plays extended audio of Jones selling gallbladder cleanses and iodine supplements while the hosts ridicule the pseudoscience. The segment also touches on the Confederate flag controversy following the Charleston shooting, with clips from Rush Limbaugh and Bryan Fischer, and ends with a local news story about a woman who set her house on fire after a fight with her husband.
Segments
- Alex Jones Colon Cleanse Introduction [00:00:01] — The show begins playing audio of Alex Jones promoting his colon cleanse products. Dale introduces the segment referencing an Eddie Murphy Nutty Professor clip about colon cleansing.
- Liver Shield Product Pitch [00:00:37] — Extended audio of Alex Jones selling ‘Liver Shield’ supplements, claiming they ‘open up the liver’ using herbs from ancient civilizations. The hosts mock his pseudoscientific claims and sales tactics.
- Carissa’s Apple Cider Vinegar Confession [02:37] — Carissa reveals she drinks apple cider vinegar daily and believes in detox products, making her exactly the type of consumer Alex Jones targets. Dale and Matt mock her susceptibility to these products.
- Liver Detoxification Debunking [06:42] — Dale reads from WebMD explaining that the liver already detoxifies itself naturally and that detox supplements are unnecessary. Matt continues to mock the Alex Jones pitch.
- The Olive Oil Gallbladder Cleanse [08:10] — Alex Jones describes his gallbladder cleanse protocol involving drinking six to seven ounces of olive oil and lying on your right side. The hosts are incredulous at the absurdity of the instructions.
- Alex’s Alamo Drafthouse Story [11:29] — Jones tells a graphic story about experiencing the cleanse’s effects at Alamo Drafthouse, claiming he passed stones. The hosts mock his storytelling and salesmanship.
- The Business Model Exposed [13:01] — Dale points out the genius of Alex Jones’s business model: convince people they’re being poisoned by the government, then sell them the solution. Matt compares it to religious fear-mongering.
- Iodine Supplements and InfoStores [19:56] — The show plays audio of Alex Jones selling iodine supplements (‘Survival Shield’ and ‘X2’), claiming it’s from seven-million-year-old mines. Caller Andy asks about the ‘vegan safe’ iodine claims.
- Dr. Group and the Product Line [22:37] — Daniel reveals that the products come from Dr. Group’s Global Healing Center and Alex likely gets a significant percentage. Caller Michael explains joint venture profit margins.
- The Placebo Effect [24:22] — Dale explains to Carissa that her belief in supplements is likely placebo effect, not actual efficacy. She remains unconvinced.
- Bionic Eye Lens Technology [25:00] — Dale discusses the OccuMedix Bionic Lens being developed for cataract patients, explaining he’ll need the procedure in five years. The hosts discuss whether they’d get the surgery.
- Confederate Flag Controversy Begins [27:17] — Dale transitions to discussing the Confederate flag debate, mentioning Dukes of Hazzard and the General Lee. Warner Brothers is removing the flag from merchandise.
- Rush Limbaugh on the Flag [29:31] — The show plays audio of Rush Limbaugh claiming the Confederate flag controversy is about ‘destroying the South as a political force’ and predicting the American flag will be targeted next.
- Bryan Fischer and the ‘Gay Reich’ [32:51] — Audio of Bryan Fischer introducing the term ‘gay Reich’ and calling for the removal of the rainbow flag as a ‘symbol of oppression.’ The hosts mock his logic.
- Austin House Fire Story [36:41] — A local news story about Deborah Kaufman, who set her husband’s shirt on fire after drinking and fighting, causing $200,000 in damage. The hosts riff on the couple’s likely dynamics.
Callers
- Andy [19:59] — Asked about Alex Jones’s iodine supplement being ‘vegan safe’ Matt and Andy discussed where iodine comes from (oysters vs. mines), brief exchange
- Michael [26:16] — Explained that when someone says ‘Alex just gets a percentage,’ that percentage could be 50-60% in joint ventures Dale agreed with his point about the business model, caller provided useful context
- Bill [35:29] — Suggested the number 13 will be called racist because of 13 stripes and stars on the flag The hosts were baffled by his logic, Bob jokingly helped him with an equally bad point about white stripes, caller was mocked
Quotes
He tells you you’re being poisoned by the government, then he sells you the solution
Dale Dudley [13:01]
You are absolutely the consumer for rip-offs
Dale Dudley [02:56]
I’m introducing a new term, the gay Reich
Bryan Fischer (audio) [32:43]
This is the same group that tells us apple juice is making our kids gay
Matt Bearden [09:03]
Part 3: Let’s Watch some videos!
The show wraps part 3 with a lackluster Head-to-Head game (which Dale repeatedly says should be killed), then pivots to watching various videos: an audio recording of doctors mocking a sedated colonoscopy patient (who later won $500k), a Texas pastor vowing to ‘burn’ in opposition to gay marriage, and Rick Perry admitting on Fox News that he was unprepared in his last presidential run and has been ‘cramming’ to regurgitate facts this time. Dale is clearly exhausted and off his game, repeatedly complaining about energy levels and saying he may skip the night’s film festival. The hosts promote tonight’s sold-out Under Five Film Festival at Alamo Drafthouse and a Sunday matinee, plus a podcast recording at the High Ball afterward.
Segments
- Head-to-Head setup and promo [00:00:00] — Dale promotes Head-to-Head tickets (Buddy Guy, Brit Floyd) and complains the bit is dead. Topics: movies, history, travel.
- I-35 rock-throwing update [00:02:48] — Three more rock-throwing incidents on I-35; UT statues defaced with ‘Black Lives Matter’.
- Head-to-Head: Jesse vs. Matt (movies) [00:04:06] — Jesse plays Matt in movie trivia, wins with horror/Stephen King questions. Carissa reads Andrea’s questions; Dale leaves the room for his round.
- Head-to-Head: Wesley drops, Dave vs. Dale (travel) [00:11:45] — Wesley’s call drops mid-game; Dave substitutes and beats Dale, winning Buddy Guy tickets.
- Colonoscopy malpractice story and audio [00:21:03] — Dale reads story of Virginia man who recorded doctors mocking him during colonoscopy (calling him ‘retard,’ threatening to put false diagnosis on chart). Jury awarded $500k. Hosts play audio excerpts and debate whether the banter was harmless or actionable.
- P. Diddy arrested for kettlebell assault [00:37:55] — News report: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested at UCLA after allegedly swinging a kettlebell at his son’s strength coach. Three felonies. Hosts question why a parent is on the field during practice.
- Texas pastor vows to burn over gay marriage [00:42:08] — Pastor Rick Scarborough says he’s willing to be ‘burned to death’ to oppose marriage equality. Hosts play audio and discuss past self-immolation protests (Vietnam monk, Grand Saline pastor), with Dale saying he’d ‘pay for that’ if Scarborough followed through.
- Rick Perry ‘regurgitate’ interview [00:48:41] — Rick Perry on Fox News admits he was unprepared in his last presidential run (back surgery, ‘passing knowledge’ as Texas governor) and has spent years ‘cramming’ to ‘regurgitate’ foreign policy facts. Bob and Dale mock his candidacy and word choices extensively.
- Film festival final promo and sign-off [00:55:51] — Dale promotes tonight’s sold-out Under Five Film Festival, Sunday matinee, and High Ball podcast. Says he may not attend tonight due to feeling unwell. Announces Monday and Friday off next week.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:00:00] — Two rounds played (Jesse vs. Matt in movies, Dave vs. Dale in travel). Dale repeatedly calls the bit ‘dead’ and says they should replace it with a new game on Monday.
- The Sideshow [00:18:00] — Hosts say no Sideshow podcast today; they’ll record one tonight at the High Ball after the film festival instead.
Callers
- Jesse [00:04:06] — Played Head-to-Head in movies category against Matt, won Brit Floyd tickets Won all questions, chose Brit Floyd over Buddy Guy. Dale noted Jesse had won Peter Frampton tickets long ago, his only other call-in.
- Wesley (East Austin) [00:12:32] — Called to play Head-to-Head but dropped mid-setup Call dropped before game could start; Dave substituted.
- Dave [00:13:44] — Substitute contestant after Wesley dropped; played Dale in travel trivia Won all four questions, beat Dale, won Buddy Guy tickets. Bob praised his ‘attitude’ and willingness to jump in.
Quotes
It’s really depressing. This bit is so dead.
Dale Dudley [00:00:45]
I’ve always assumed they’ll talk about you when you’re out.
Bob Fonseca [00:29:08]
We’re not going to bow, bend, and if necessary we will burn.
Dale Dudley [00:45:01]
He Tommy Boy’d it. He’s admitting he Tommy Boy’d it.
Bob Fonseca [00:51:01]