Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Monday, June 29, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Film Fest Winners
Dale and the crew review the 5th annual Dudley and Bob Film Festival, announcing the winners and awarding $10,000 in prizes. Tim Bond’s group won $6,000 for ‘The Outing’ with several other creative entries winning smaller prizes. The show also discusses the Supreme Court’s historic gay marriage ruling and Chris Squire’s death, with Dale reflecting on the challenges of the past few weeks and his improved health after a cortisone injection.
Segments
- Show Open [00:00:00] — Long form show introduction highlighting it’s the day after the gay marriage ruling. Dale mentions every news story is about gay marriage and sets up the film festival discussion.
- Zimmerman Controversy Setup [00:02:00] — Dale mentions Austin City Councilman Zimmerman’s comparison of gay marriage to pedophilia and how Dale broke the story on Twitter but got no media credit.
- Dale’s Health Update [00:04:00] — Dale reports he’s feeling much better after an epidural cortisone injection for his bulging disc and discusses pain medication issues.
- Social Media Reactions [00:06:00] — Dale discusses unfriending people who believe in ‘hate the sin, love the sinner’ and shares a confrontation with an old radio friend who used Pascal’s Wager logic.
- Chris Squire Tribute [00:11:00] — Bob reports on Yes bassist Chris Squire’s death from leukemia. Dale plays the opening of ‘Roundabout’ on guitar and the crew discusses Yes and progressive rock.
- Carissa’s Sobriety Anniversary [00:16:00] — Carissa celebrates two years sober, revealing her sobriety date coincides with her grandfather’s death. Dale challenges her spiritual interpretation and pushes her to take personal credit.
- Film Festival Winners Announced [00:24:00] — CJ announces all the winners: Tie Kroll ($500 for ‘Back in the Day’), Steve Miller ($500 for ‘La Refrigerator’), Jeff Duke ($500 for ‘American Sniper Baby’), Robert Luke ($1,000 for ‘Gallo: A Horror Story’), mon petit vagabond group ($1,000 for their French cat film), and Tim Bond ($6,000 grand prize for ‘The Outing’).
- Event Management Reflection [00:36:00] — Dale reflects on the festival logistics, thanks CJ for his production work, and discusses improving his attitude toward station management and behind-the-scenes staff.
- Bed Music Argument [00:46:00] — Dale complains about the quality of music beds being used in the show, leading to a tense but ultimately joking exchange with CJ and the production team.
- Head to Head Cancelled [00:50:00] — Dale announces he’s cancelling the Head to Head bit unless prizes improve, saying they’ve gotten lazy with show production.
- Tyler Ziswerda Coming Out [00:52:00] — Dale plays KVUE anchor Tyler Ziswerda’s on-air coming out statement from Friday, praising his bravery and the station for allowing it.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:50:41] — Dale announces he is cancelling Head to Head unless the prizes are incredible, saying it’s only fun when Daniel screws up
Music
- Yes – Roundabout — Played in tribute to Chris Squire; Dale attempted to play the guitar intro
- Yes – Owner of a Lonely Heart — Discussed as Dale’s favorite Yes song despite being ’80s pop Yes
Quotes
If you base your judgment on an ancient text I have no desire to have you in my life
Dale Dudley [00:02:45]
Why not give yourself the credit for having the strength to quit?
Dale Dudley [00:19:32]
Part 2: Gay Marriage
Dale dominates the segment with a passionate response to the Supreme Court’s gay marriage ruling, criticizing Texas officials Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton for their opposition and comparing gay marriage to pedophilia. He plays multiple news clips about Austin City Councilman Don Zimmerman’s controversial Facebook comments equating the two, and calls Zimmerman out for refusing to appear on the show. Dale also reveals he became an Uber driver over the weekend as an experiment, earning $73 in three hours and sharing stories about his passengers.
Segments
- Tyler Weatherman’s Coming Out [00:00:00] — Dale praises KVUE weatherman Tyler for coming out on air, commending the station for airing it despite potential negative viewer reactions.
- Abbott and Paxton’s Response [00:01:26] — Dale criticizes Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton for their hostile response to the gay marriage ruling, calling them bigots and mocking the ‘unelected judges’ argument.
- Civics Lesson on Three Branches [00:03:04] — Dale and the crew discuss the three branches of government, with Carissa struggling to name them all, as Dale defends the Supreme Court’s constitutional authority.
- Paxton Encourages Clerk Defiance [00:06:00] — Discussion of Ken Paxton telling county clerks they can refuse marriage licenses based on religious objections, though they’ll likely be sued.
- Williamson County Shuts Down [00:10:00] — News clips reveal Williamson County simply stopped issuing all marriage licenses to avoid serving same-sex couples, with Dale mocking the county’s response.
- Don Zimmerman’s Facebook Comments [00:15:00] — Dale begins playing news coverage of Austin City Councilman Don Zimmerman’s Facebook posts comparing gay marriage to pedophilia and calling gay marriage an ‘oxymoron.’
- Zimmerman Denies His Own Words [00:23:00] — Multiple news clips show Zimmerman claiming he never made the comparisons that are clearly visible in his Facebook posts, with Dale calling him a coward for refusing to come on the show.
- Donald Trump on Traditional Marriage [00:30:00] — Dale plays a CNN clip where Trump defends ‘traditional marriage’ despite being married three times, drawing parallels to the hypocrisy of gay marriage opponents.
- Dale’s Uber Experiment [00:34:00] — Dale reveals he signed up to be an Uber driver over the weekend, describing the simple approval process and his excitement about trying it out.
- First Rides [00:38:00] — Dale recounts his first Uber rides, including a canceled trip that still paid $5, a musician couple going to a wedding, and eventually picking up drunk passengers downtown.
- Uber Economics [00:42:00] — The crew discusses Dale’s $73 earnings from seven rides over three hours, debating the profitability after gas and wear-and-tear, with Bob expressing interest in doing it himself.
- Uber Saturation [00:46:00] — Dale demonstrates on his phone how oversaturated the Uber market has become in Austin, with drivers everywhere, and discusses how cab drivers are now rioting in Europe over Uber.
Callers
- Trenton [00:13:47] — Constitutional amendment process Brief call explaining that opponents could try to pass a constitutional amendment with two-thirds of states, which Dale says would be great to watch them try.
- unnamed (Don Zimmerman’s district) [00:30:19] — Don Zimmerman’s term and district reaction Caller notes Zimmerman has only a year and a half left in his three-year term and that the district is discussing his comments; also mentions Zimmerman went through a messy divorce (which Dale says is the caller’s opinion).
- Jason [00:34:16] — Oxymoron joke Quick joke asking if ‘oxymoron’ is what Rush Limbaugh was addicted to.
Text Line
- [00:00:12] Friend from years ago on radio said Dale was too harsh in deleting people over gay marriage comments, comparing it to a Muslim bakery refusing to make a Coke bottle cake — read by Dale Dudley Dale dismissed the argument as not worth his time, saying the person is too set in their ways.
Quotes
Instead of saying congratulations to all my gay citizens of Texas… no that’s not what he said.
Dale Dudley [00:01:43]
If you believe in the Constitution… then you can’t complain when it goes against you.
Dale Dudley [00:04:58]
When you’re not smart enough to know the difference between two consenting adults and an adult who preys on a child, then you’re an idiot.
Dale Dudley [00:19:05]
The piece of paper from a government doesn’t make you married. Making a commitment to another human being does.
Dale Dudley [00:27:39]
I love the word fag. What am I going to do now? This is not for me.
Dale Dudley [00:40:06]
Part 3: Uber Talk
Dale returns from his first weekend as an Uber driver and discusses the experience at length. The show includes Confederate flag protest audio from South Carolina, Bristol Palin’s second out-of-wedlock pregnancy, and a SpaceX rocket explosion that destroyed a Westlake students’ science experiment. Dale also opens up about his recent struggles with Vicodin-induced depression and apologizes to the cast and listeners for his negativity.
Segments
- Uber Code and Three Branches Correction [00:00:00] — Dale promotes his Uber referral code and clarifies that Carissa, not him, misspoke about the three branches of government earlier.
- First Uber Ride Story [00:00:39] — Dale discusses his first Uber passenger, musician Sean Nelson, and explains how the Uber driver app works with surge pricing and ride requests.
- Bristol Palin’s Second Out-of-Wedlock Pregnancy [00:06:45] — Dale plays Bristol Palin’s abstinence PSA and discusses her announcement of a second pregnancy out of wedlock, mocking the hypocrisy.
- Confederate Flag Protesters Audio [00:12:48] — Dale plays audio from South Carolina Confederate flag protests, featuring people telling a Black man to ‘go back where you came from’ and claiming they ‘believe in American history.’
- Film Festival Thank-Yous [00:21:06] — Dale thanks everyone involved in the film festival and announces CJ is posting the full hour-long program and all submitted videos online.
- Dale’s Vicodin Confession and Apology [00:22:47] — Dale reveals he’s been taking Vicodin for a bulging disc and realizes it caused severe depression over the past three to four weeks. He apologizes to the cast and listeners for his negativity.
- Westlake Students’ SpaceX Experiment Destroyed [00:43:12] — Discussion of four Eanes School District students whose algae experiment was lost when a SpaceX rocket exploded after launch. The show plays the explosion video with commentary.
- Chuy’s Dating Attempts and Party [00:52:19] — Dale and CJ discuss trying to set up Chuy with women at the film festival and CJ’s party, with Chuy sneaking out before meeting four single women waiting for their Uber.
Guests
- Chuy (Eric Alderete) (other) [00:52:19] — In-studio, discussed his dating situation and sneaking out of CJ’s party
Callers
- Dave (Hawaii) [00:22:33] — General comment in Hawaiian (‘Hemo boy’) Brief call with Hawaiian greeting, quickly moved on
- Dylan [00:36:53] — Alternative drugs to Vicodin (Suboxone) Dale rejected the suggestion as those are also narcotics
- Phil [00:33:46] — Kratom as Vicodin alternative Started discussion about alternative pain relief options
- David [00:41:16] — Uber Select luxury vehicle service Explained that luxury vehicles make 3-4 times more per ride, discussed vehicle requirements
- Luke [00:53:13] — SpaceX rushing due to Russian rocket supply cutoff Explained geopolitical context for SpaceX development and space station supply issues
Text Line
- [00:00:17] Someone texted Dale’s wife Amanda correcting that the three branches are Judicial, Executive, and Legislative, not Judicial, Executive, and Supreme — read by Dale Dudley Dale clarified that Carissa made that mistake, not him
Quotes
I’m Kappa Alpha Pledge Dale Dudley speaking. And yes, Uber driver.
Dale Dudley [00:18:29]
I can do the show until I can’t remember anything like Glen Campbell.
Dale Dudley [00:26:42]
I love that drug. I love the way it makes you feel when it kicks in.
Dale Dudley [00:28:46]