Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, June 26, 2015
This Show
Part 1: The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt
Dale Dudley opens the show apologizing for being harsh yesterday toward the security guard and reflecting on his on-air rants. The hosts spend significant time discussing David Letterman’s final show the previous night, sharing memories of late-night TV, VCRs, HBO, and video rental stores. The conversation meanders through nostalgia about technology and media from the ’80s and ’90s, with Dale sharing personal stories about listening to Letterman on FM radio in his early career. The segment closes with discussion of a bizarre 46-bedroom mansion for sale in Texas.
Segments
- Show open and Dale’s apology [00:00:00] — Dale feels bad about yesterday’s on-air rant that hurt the security guard’s feelings. He explains his rants are about fighting bullies, not personal attacks, but the guard didn’t say hello this morning.
- Letterman’s final show goodbye [00:06:24] — The hosts play and discuss David Letterman’s closing monologue from his final show the previous night, including his thanks to family and the Foo Fighters performance.
- Nostalgia for late-night TV and VCRs [00:19:02] — Dale reflects on what Letterman meant to his generation and shares memories of listening to Letterman on FM radio during his early career in Longview, Texas.
- HBO history and the video rental era [00:20:10] — Extended conversation about HBO’s evolution, early cable TV, VCR technology, Betamax vs. VHS, and the culture of video rental stores including the adult section.
- Cat hoodie and Japanese culture [00:33:47] — Discussion of a Japanese ‘mega roo hoodie’ designed to carry cats, leading to uncomfortable jokes about Japanese adult films and culture.
- Texas mansion for sale [00:42:07] — The hosts look at a bizarre 46-bedroom, 60,000 square foot fixer-upper mansion in Manville, Texas, originally designed as a live-in rehab facility.
Music
- Foo Fighters — Performed on Letterman’s final show after canceling South America tour; discussed in video clip
Quotes
Boy, do I feel like an ass today.
Dale Dudley [00:01:37]
Our goodbye will go like this. Damn it! The radio’s in there and I told you we needed this fixed today!
Dale Dudley [00:18:07]
As a man, you should never say the word precious unless you’re talking about a movie.
Dale Dudley [00:37:31]
Part 3: The Worst of Dudley and Bob with Matt
The show continued with discussions about the Body Farm in San Marcos, where Dale took the hosts on a virtual tour via photos showing decomposing bodies used for forensic research. Daniel became visibly uncomfortable and the hosts walked out mid-show, leaving him alone on air for several awkward minutes. The segment devolved into a long philosophical debate about dragons, with Daniel insisting humans cannot imagine things that don’t exist, leading to extensive caller and texter interaction about mythical creatures, German people, and various tangential topics.
Segments
- Typo Complaint and Work Rant [00:00:02] — Dale complains about a typo on the prep sheet saying ‘937th texter’ instead of ’93rd texter’, leading to discussion about station staffing changes.
- Matt’s Common Interest Appearance Promo [00:01:33] — Matt promotes his appearance at Common Interest karaoke bar tonight from 5-7pm (later corrected to 6-8pm) with $2 Coors Light longnecks and Whitney.
- KLBJ AM Caller Replay – Waco Biker Comparison [00:02:35] — Daniel plays back a call to KLBJ AM where a caller tried to compare Waco biker shootout to Baltimore protests, with Ed Clemens attempting rational response.
- Body Farm Introduction [00:05:56] — Dale introduces the Freeman Ranch Body Farm story in San Marcos, warning about graphic photos of decomposing bodies used for forensic research.
- Body Farm Photo Tour Begins [00:12:00] — The hosts view photos from the body farm, with Daniel becoming increasingly disturbed. Discussion of buckets used (Lowe’s vs Home Depot) and decomposition research methods.
- Freeman Ranch Speculation [00:21:40] — Daniel speculates about the ‘morbid’ motivations of the Freeman family for allowing the body farm on their ranch, leading to criticism from the hosts.
- German People Controversy [00:24:00] — Daniel suggests Germans are ‘coarse people’ and questions why they were allowed to start two world wars, offending German listeners.
- Daniel Left Alone On Air [00:36:00] — The hosts walk out of the studio leaving Daniel alone on air. He struggles for several minutes, repeatedly saying ‘folks’ and ‘anyway’ before the hosts return.
- Dragon Fire Breathing Debate [00:38:50] — Daniel asks how dragons cook their food with fire breath, insisting humans cannot imagine things that don’t exist. Long philosophical debate ensues with multiple callers.
- Daniel’s College History [00:44:00] — Discussion of Daniel attending ACC for art classes and one semester at Texas State, where he sat in front row of English class then never returned.
- Philosophy of Imagination Debate [00:56:00] — Caller Tony from Comparis Cove attempts to explain the deontological argument and human composition vs invention, while Daniel references Descartes’ wax comparison.
Callers
- unnamed [00:02:29] — Game of Thrones (but they had moved on) Quickly dismissed as they were done with that topic
- Paul [00:28:52] — Offended by Daniel’s German comments, mentions booger mountain Brief joke call, thanked Tom Slick reference, hung up quickly
- Audra (Rio Grande Valley) [00:29:26] — Mexican-German listener passing Freeman ranch, no spooky activity Confirmed nothing spooky at the ranch, discussed vultures
- Gunner [00:46:21] — German descent from Rommel, calling Daniel a ‘dumb idiot’ Brief insult call in response to German controversy
- Charles [00:46:43] — Commenting on Daniel being like a mythical creature/unicorn Led to Dale explaining unicorn as swinger term
- Nathan [00:47:28] — Suggesting they leave Daniel alone on air regularly as a bit Sparked idea for ‘Daniel Alert System’ recurring bit
- Greg [00:48:07] — Questioning if Daniel went to college Led to revelation about Sherwin Williams manager taking test for Daniel
- Mallory (regular) [00:53:46] — Joke that Daniel tastes like pizza and free sandwiches Quick burn on Daniel’s eating habits
- Lee (Wheelbarrow) (regular) [00:59:28] — Long-time caller checking in, mentioned DJ Swiss Hosts fondly remember him, suggest he get microphone for voice work
- Kyle [01:00:26] — Atlanta teachers went to jail for taking tests for students like Daniel’s manager Suggested Daniel got his old boss in trouble
- unnamed (Daniel on phone) [01:05:18] — Dragons come from ancient people finding dinosaur fossils Provided explanation that satisfied in-studio Daniel
- Mike (near Philadelphia) [01:07:52] — Dragons ignite fire with flint teeth, correcting unicorns don’t fly Daniel recognized his Philadelphia accent from saying ‘phone’
- Tony (Comparis Cove) [01:08:31] — Explaining deontological argument and composition vs invention philosophy Long explanation attempting to clarify Daniel’s garbled philosophy references
Quotes
Did you know if you put your ear on Beethoven’s grave you can hear music going backwards? He’s decomposing.
Dale Dudley [00:08:34]
Okay folks… I guess I better periscope this because everyone has left.
Daniel Gallo [00:36:00]
Humans cannot think of something that doesn’t exist.
Daniel Gallo [00:39:51]
I’m not Daniel without you guys.
Daniel Gallo [00:46:08]