Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, July 1, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Small talk About Big Things
Dale opens the show discussing his new side gig as an Uber driver and a mysterious 7-Eleven employee who keeps giving him free coffee. The hosts debate voting for the ‘Dudley and Bob nachos’ in the Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin poll, with Dale promising Cap City Comedy Club will improve the recipe if they win. Matt returns from vacation and talks about attending a gay wedding in Wisconsin. Dale reveals he was overdosed on drugs at a radiology facility and is considering legal action. The show includes technical difficulties when Dale accidentally kills the broadcast delay, and ongoing banter about Dale’s failed tech investment.
Segments
- Opening and Uber discussion [00:00:00] — Dale discusses his early morning Uber driving and mysterious free coffee at 7-Eleven in Cedar Park.
- Matt returns from vacation [00:06:56] — Matt Bearden returns from Wisconsin, mentions attending a gay wedding coinciding with the Supreme Court decision.
- Austin Chronicle voting campaign [00:11:47] — The hosts campaign for listeners to vote for the Dudley and Bob nachos at Cap City Comedy Club in the Best of Austin poll.
- Food aromas and alcohol study [00:24:00] — Dale discusses a scientific study showing alcohol increases sensitivity to food aromas, especially in women, leading to overeating.
- Paris Hilton plane prank debate [00:34:00] — The crew debates whether a French TV show’s prank on Paris Hilton was real or staged, with disagreement over aviation and production details.
- Dale’s potential lawsuit [00:43:00] — Dale reveals a radiology company overdosed him on drugs before a procedure, affecting his ability to work, and he’s considering legal action.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:02:29] — Dale mentions canceling it and planning to do it less frequently, though a Schlotzkies giveaway is planned for today’s head to head.
Quotes
This is going to be a hard way to make a living I’ll tell you that much
Dale Dudley [00:01:55]
I’m adding Matt’s name because everybody knows Matt Bearden makes everything better
Dale Dudley [00:16:35]
I am now opposed to gay marriage and gay wedding day ended with a full on fight
Matt Bearden [00:30:48]
Part 2: The Salt of the Earth
Matt returns from vacation and shares a long story about attending his mother-in-law’s gay wedding in Milwaukee, which involved last-minute location changes, an awkward guitar performance, an expensive dinner at Capitol Grill, and a confrontation with an aggressive homeless man. Dale and the crew discuss Don Zimmerman’s controversial Facebook comments comparing gay marriage to pedophilia, debate religious bigotry and the Supreme Court marriage ruling, and review viral videos from Confederate flag rallies in South Carolina. The segment includes multiple callers and significant political debate.
Segments
- Kanye at Glastonbury [00:00:40] — Dale discusses Kanye West’s attempt to sing Bohemian Rhapsody at Glastonbury Festival, playing a viral video where someone edited in Freddie Mercury laughing at Kanye’s performance.
- Matt’s Mother-in-Law’s Wedding [00:08:00] — Matt begins the story of attending his wife’s mothers’ wedding in Milwaukee, describing how they’ve been together 37 years and explaining Kara’s difficult relationship with her biological father.
- The Wedding Ceremony [00:12:00] — Matt describes the small wedding ceremony with six guests, location changes, and an uncomfortable guitar performance of ‘When You Say Nothing at All’ by the officiant.
- Capitol Grill Dinner [00:14:00] — Matt details taking the wedding party to Capitol Grill for an expensive dinner, describing the family as ‘salt of the earth’ people unfamiliar with fine dining, including confusion over wine choices and Uncle Ronnie not knowing what ‘butterflied’ meant.
- Uncle Ronnie’s Story [00:16:30] — Matt shares the tragic backstory of Uncle Ronnie, whose wife died suddenly from a tumor two years ago, and who hasn’t left his house since except for this wedding.
- The Homeless Man Confrontation [00:19:00] — Matt recounts how Kara’s birth mother gave $30 in valet tip money to a drunk homeless man, who then became aggressive, made lewd comments, spit in her face, and called Matt racial slurs. Uncle Ronnie revealed he was hoping for a fight.
- Lee Greenwood Book Promo [00:27:00] — Dale reveals Lee Greenwood will be on the show tomorrow to discuss his children’s book ‘Proud to be an American,’ which is the song lyrics illustrated. The crew plans to troll him by pretending to be his biggest fans.
- Don Zimmerman Ethics Complaint [00:29:00] — Dale explains the ethics complaint filed against Austin City Councilman Don Zimmerman for Facebook comments comparing gay marriage to pedophilia and the North American Man/Boy Love Association.
- Caller John on Religion [00:37:00] — Caller John argues about separation of church and state; Matt responds explaining the state is not involved in religious ceremonies and accuses John of confirmation bias.
- Texas Marriage Law Hypocrisy [00:40:00] — Dale points out Texas allows 14-year-olds to get married with a judge’s permission and recognizes common-law marriage, questioning where religious objectors’ outrage is about those laws.
- Ted Cruz Quote [00:45:00] — Dale plays Ted Cruz calling the gay marriage ruling ‘some of the darkest 24 hours in our nation’s history’ and mocks the hyperbole by listing actual dark days like Pearl Harbor and 9/11.
- The Bigotry Definition Debate [00:48:00] — Matt argues that people opposed to gay marriage are by definition bigots, but that doesn’t make them evil, just means they should own what the word actually means.
- Confederate Flag Rally Videos [00:56:00] — Dale shows viral videos from Confederate flag rallies in South Carolina, including a young man telling a Black reporter to ‘go back to where you came from’ and pickup trucks with Confederate flags crashing into each other at a red light.
- Bloodied Flag Supporter [01:01:00] — Dale plays news footage of an 18-year-old bloodied Confederate flag supporter saying ‘the blood in my teeth is no comparison to the southern blood that runs through my veins.’
Callers
- John [00:37:24] — Argued that the state needs to stay out of religion regarding gay marriage Matt explained the state is not involved in religious ceremonies and accused him of confirmation bias. John hung up after being called ‘scaredy-pants.’
- unnamed [00:51:43] — Called to share about his gay Confederate flag-supporting cousin who is now in a paradox about whether to be happy or mad Brief humorous exchange about the cousin’s conflicting identities
Music
- ELO — Played as intro music; Dale mentioned they were supposed to tour
Quotes
I prefer to judge people on things they have done and should know better
Matt Bearden [00:15:05]
You know what I want to eat girl, it’s up in between them legs
Matt Bearden [00:21:27]
I’m lonely and I’m 70, I got nothing to lose, I was hoping some s would go down
Matt Bearden [00:23:26]
Don’t worry John, white Jesus will welcome you at the pearly gates
Dale Dudley [00:39:12]
Some of the darkest 24 hours in our nation’s history
Ted Cruz [00:45:04]
If you’re a bigot, you’re a bigot. That’s just a word though
Matt Bearden [00:48:37]
The blood in my teeth is no comparison to the southern blood through my veins
Confederate supporter [01:02:48]
Part 3: Head to Head
The final part of the July 1, 2015 show features multiple rounds of ‘Head to Head’ trivia for a year of Schlotzky’s sandwiches. Dale, Bob, and Matt compete against callers in categories including animal varieties, sports equipment, and world holidays. The show also discusses ‘ghosting’ in relationships, with the hosts debating whether it’s acceptable to end relationships by simply stopping contact. They close with a documentary segment about Scotland’s ‘dog suicide bridge’ where 50+ dogs have jumped to their deaths, which the hosts find both absurd and entertaining.
Segments
- Music bed argument [00:00:00] — Dale complains about CJ using playlist songs like ‘Radar Love’ as show music beds, saying he’s been asked not to do this. The argument reveals ongoing tension about show production.
- Austin Regional Clinic vaccination policy [00:05:41] — Dale praises ARC for refusing new pediatric patients whose parents won’t vaccinate, calling out anti-vaccine advocates while doing an extended Alex Jones parody about health supplements.
- Head to Head: Animal Varieties [00:12:34] — Steve the police officer plays against Bob, missing all questions (bull/tree/poison dart frog, giant/vampire/Humboldt squid, nine-banded/pink fairy armadillo, Nile/saltwater/American crocodile). Bob also misses the first one, so Steve doesn’t win.
- Head to Head: Sports Equipment [00:24:25] — Andre plays against Dale, both getting all questions correct (cricket, water polo, polo, badminton), leading to a tiebreaker. Dale wins on the bonus question about Quidditch after Andre incorrectly guesses.
- Head to Head: World Holidays [00:30:45] — Pete plays against Matt for the final round. Pete wins by correctly answering Ireland/March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day), Canada/July 1 (Canada Day), France/July 14 (Bastille Day), and Islamic world/ninth month (Ramadan).
- Ghosting discussion [00:36:15] — The hosts debate the practice of ending relationships by cutting all contact. Dale admits he used this method extensively in the 1990s. Carissa argues people deserve explanations; Dale says it avoids hurting feelings.
- Dog suicide bridge documentary [00:48:36] — The show watches a BBC documentary about Scotland’s Overtoun Bridge, where 50+ dogs have jumped to their deaths. The explanation is that dogs smell something (likely mink or other animals) and can’t see the drop because of solid stone walls.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:12:34] — Three full rounds played with callers competing for a year of Schlotzky’s sandwiches in animal varieties, sports equipment, and world holidays categories
Callers
- Steve [00:16:27] — Playing Head to Head against Bob in animal varieties Lost after missing the bull/tree/poison dart frog question. Revealed he works nights for the city (implied police officer). Made complaint about traffic enforcement focusing on blocking the box instead of left lane drivers.
- Andre [00:25:05] — Playing Head to Head against Dale in sports equipment Tied with Dale after both got all four questions correct. Lost on Quidditch tiebreaker question after incorrectly guessing.
- Pete [00:31:04] — Playing Head to Head against Matt in world holidays Won a year of Schlotzky’s sandwiches by correctly answering all four questions. Dogs were howling in background during call due to fire truck.
- Taylor [00:45:01] — Called to discuss ghosting, saying she’s done it and had it done to her Shared that as a psychology major she now has empathy and wouldn’t ghost anyone. The hosts joked about ghosting her by hanging up. Bob suggested she was trying to flirt with him.
Quotes
I’m trying so hard to do a positive show
Dale Dudley [00:02:32]
Your right to not vaccinate your children ends when your measles become my measles
Dale Dudley [00:06:14]
Do you know why you don’t see a lot of people with polio anymore? Because they vaccinated
Dale Dudley [00:10:54]
If I don’t love you why should I watch you feel bad?
Dale Dudley [00:40:29]