Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, July 10, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Who’s Listening
This first part of the show opens with Dale, Bob, and Matt discussing listener engagement and ratings. The hosts invite listeners to call in to let them know they’re listening, leading to a series of calls from both longtime and new listeners. Dale talks about the Texas Radio Hall of Fame coming to Austin, his difficulties with Jade Helm conspiracy theorists on Facebook, and various other topics. The segment has a loose, conversational feel with the hosts bantering about everything from hover houses to childhood songs to KFC’s chicken-fried pizza being tested in the Philippines.
Segments
- Show Open and Texas Radio Hall of Fame Discussion [00:01:21] — Dale discusses receiving emails about the Texas Radio Hall of Fame induction being held in Round Rock instead of Austin, with no Austin personalities being inducted despite promoting it as an Austin event.
- Show Intro and Listener Check-In [00:08:34] — Dale invites listeners to call in and let them know they’re listening, expressing concern about ratings and wanting to connect with the audience.
- Jade Helm Facebook Arguments [00:10:57] — Dale describes spending all afternoon arguing with Jade Helm conspiracy theorists on Facebook after making a joke post about the military exercise starting.
- RV Trailer Discussion [00:16:48] — Dale reads an email from a listener at Princess Craft RV offering to discuss trailers after he mentioned looking at mini trailers on the show.
- Listener Calls Begin [00:18:00] — A series of callers check in, including Manuel, Kathy (house-sitting in Rob Roy), Sean (a plumber), and several new listeners to the show.
- New Listeners from Other States [00:25:41] — Taylor from Arizona (ASU graduate) and Jessica from East Texas call in as relatively new listeners who discovered the show after moving to Austin.
- Kenny Stabler Death [00:34:00] — The hosts discuss the death of Oakland Raiders quarterback Kenny Stabler, noting the famous NFL Films footage of him smoking a cigarette on the sidelines during a game.
- ESPN 30 for 30 Discussion [00:35:03] — Dale talks about watching the Marcus Dupree 30 for 30 documentary the previous night and how ESPN’s documentaries always pull him in regardless of the subject.
- Childhood Songs and Rhymes [00:40:01] — The hosts share various childhood songs and rhymes they remember, including parodies of commercials and playground chants.
- KFC Chicken-Fried Pizza [00:41:12] — Dale shares a commercial for KFC’s chicken-fried pizza being tested in the Philippines, where the crust is replaced with fried chicken.
Callers
- Stewie (Leander) [00:20:19] — Called to express his love for the show and that he listens every morning on his way to work Brief supportive call, Dale jokingly asks why he won’t make them number one in ratings
- Manuel [00:21:24] — Expressing love for the show, mentioned meeting Matt at Texas Saloon and being an Uber driver Dale made a joke about reading the ‘Manuel’ when putting together a lawnmower, supportive call from longtime listener
- Kathy (Rob Roy) [00:23:35] — Called while house-sitting at a mansion with multiple pets, listening to the show in bed with headphones Shared story about her cats torturing bugs to death as exterminators, friendly call
- Sean [00:25:42] — New listener who started a couple months ago, works going into houses Learned about the ‘hover house’ term, shared story about cockroaches in a dishwasher, made a joke about being in a ‘number two business’
- Taylor (Arizona (originally), now Austin) [00:26:59] — New listener who found the show preset in her new car, moved from Phoenix Matt correctly guessed she went to ASU, she revealed she’s married, brief friendly call
- Jessica (East Texas (Diana, near Longview), now Austin) [00:28:34] — Moved to Austin last summer, new listener who loves the show and is also from East Texas like Dale Bonded with Dale over East Texas roots and KYKX radio memories
- Steven (or Michael, unclear) (South Houston) [00:32:56] — Former Austin resident now in Houston who still listens to the show Brief discussion about the city of South Houston and how he streams the show
- Bear [00:42:48] — Called to share a childhood song parody about John and Lorena Bobbitt Sang a parody to the tune of ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ about the Bobbitt incident
Quotes
That’s the sound I make today
Dale Dudley [00:01:32]
I have a vision for the show but nobody else has that vision
Dale Dudley [00:14:02]
We need you listeners to get our ratings up
Dale Dudley [00:18:04]
I wished I had the power to hover
Dale Dudley [00:25:09]
Part 2: We’re All a Little Jaded
Dale spends the bulk of this segment ranting about Jade Helm 15, the military training exercise happening around Bastrop that conspiracy theorists believe is a government takeover. He mocks people who think it’s martial law preparation, plays local news clips that pander to the paranoia, reads Facebook arguments he had with believers (including one who called him a ‘POS’), and takes calls from a former Army officer and others confirming it’s just a routine exercise. The segment also includes stories about women refusing to kill Hitler in a time-travel poll, a naked woman assaulting people at a Northwest Hills pool, and a woman screaming on a Hong Kong subway when her phone died. Dale’s kids visit the studio toward the end.
Segments
- Time Travel Hitler Poll [00:00:02] — Dale discusses a survey showing men are more willing than women to go back in time and kill Hitler. The hosts debate whether women would try to ‘fix’ him instead and joke about sci-fi preferences.
- Naked Woman Pool Attack in Northwest Hills [00:06:27] — Dale reports on Morgan Arashinko, who walked nude to her apartment pool, attacked a mother in front of her children, held her underwater, and threw rocks. Dale is excited this kind of crime happened west of 2222.
- Chinese Woman Subway Meltdown [00:10:01] — The hosts play audio of a woman on a Hong Kong subway having an emotional breakdown when her phone battery dies. Dale relates it to his own recent frustrations with home repairs.
- Airline Hexagon Seating Proposal [00:14:32] — Dale shows diagrams of proposed airplane seats arranged in crisscross patterns to fit more passengers, comparing it to slave ship diagrams. The hosts are horrified by the design.
- Jade Helm News Coverage Begins [00:21:43] — Dale introduces the main topic: Jade Helm 15, a military training exercise that conspiracy theorists believe is a government takeover. He criticizes Fox 7’s sensationalist coverage pandering to the conspiracy.
- Bastrop Mayor vs. Conspiracy Theorists [00:25:17] — Dale plays KXAN coverage featuring rational Bastrop Mayor Ken Kessler trying to reassure residents it’s just a training exercise, contrasted with fearful residents worried about martial law.
- Dale’s Facebook War with Jared [00:36:02] — Dale reads from his epic Facebook thread arguing with a conspiracy believer named Jared who called him a ‘POS’ and accused him of being part of the problem. Jared used terms like ‘sheeple’ and ‘banksters.’
- Caller Wes: Former Army Officer [00:41:03] — Captain Wes calls in, confirms he did exercises like Jade Helm all the time during the Obama administration, and says no soldier would follow unlawful orders.
- Caller Mike: Midland Walmart Debunk [00:43:53] — Mike from Midland explains that viral videos showing military at a ‘closed’ Walmart are actually showing a different, open Walmart where a convoy happened to stop.
- Manuel from Army Navy Store [00:45:47] — Manuel, owner of the Army Navy store on North Lamar, calls in. Dale jokes about him selling conspiracy theorists supplies and camouflage dildos.
- Gas Leak False Alarm in Circle C [00:52:35] — Dale’s sister reports her house smells like gas. Turns out Texas Gas had a chemical spill south of Austin – the chemical they add to odorize natural gas was over-applied, causing the whole area to smell.
- Dale’s Kids Visit the Studio [00:55:30] — Dale’s son Jacob sits in the big chair. Bob and Matt make ‘deez nuts’ jokes at the eight-year-old. Dale’s wife Amanda briefly appears but leaves when Dale makes a selfie joke about her.
Callers
- Wes [00:41:03] — Former Army captain confirms Jade Helm is routine training, says soldiers wouldn’t follow unlawful orders Supports Dale’s position that Jade Helm conspiracy is nonsense. Matt makes ‘deez nuts’ joke about his rank.
- Terry (goes by Heather) [00:44:05] — Starts to call about Jade Helm but call is brief Quickly transitions to Mike
- Mike (Midland-Odessa area) [00:44:14] — Debunks viral video claiming military vehicles at closed Walmart are evidence of Jade Helm conspiracy Explains the video shows wrong Walmart – convoy was at open Walmart on other side of town. Adds evidence against conspiracy.
- Manuel (Austin (Army Navy store owner on North Lamar)) (regular) [00:45:53] — Owns Army Navy surplus store, jokes about selling supplies to conspiracy theorists Dale jokes about him selling gas masks, C4, handcuffs, and camouflage dildos. Light comic relief.
Quotes
Stop being so goddamn stupid about Jade Helm.
Dale Dudley [00:12:23]
Alex Jones told you those kids didn’t die. That should tell you everything is suspect.
Dale Dudley [00:24:18]
Hey stupid rednecks, aliens don’t want your 90 IQ brains.
Dale Dudley [00:27:02]
I was called seditious in 2003 for saying they’re lying about Iraq. I was right.
Dale Dudley [00:30:43]
Part 3: Top West America
The final part of the July 10, 2015 show featured comedian Tom Brady (not the quarterback) in studio, whose appearance accidentally validated Daniel’s long-standing theory that gynecologists must have questionable motives — Tom’s father was a gynecologist who went to prison for abusing patients. The conversation devolved into Dale’s embarrassing dating history from his single years, including dropping business cards in women’s purses and showing pay stubs to impress dates. Dale’s nine-year-old son Jacob was also in-studio and repeatedly interrupted. Matt Bearden promoted his Cap City shows with Tom Brady opening (featuring). The mood was notably lighter than recent weeks, with Dale commenting multiple times on feeling good for the first time in weeks.
Segments
- Show opens with Tom Brady intro [00:00:00] — Dale promotes Tedeschi Trucks Band show and the Dudley and Bob nachos at Cap City Comedy Club, then introduces comedian Tom Brady who’s performing with Matt.
- Daniel’s geography problem [00:04:14] — Daniel reveals he only recently learned Indiana is not on the West Coast, leading to an extended discussion of his geographical confusion including ‘Top America’ and ‘West America.’
- Tom Brady’s father [00:08:00] — Tom reveals his father was a gynecologist who went to prison for taking advantage of patients, accidentally proving Daniel’s theory that no one becomes a gynecologist without ulterior motives.
- Carissa as Stevie Nicks [00:15:00] — Brief moment where the hosts compare Carissa to Stevie Nicks.
- Tom’s family background [00:16:20] — Tom discusses his mother being married four or five times, having five half-siblings, and not knowing his father who died after being released from prison.
- Self-checkout controversy [00:22:00] — Daniel shares insider information that a major grocery store sponsor is removing all self-checkout lanes, leading to Dale ranting about not wanting help at self-checkout.
- Tinder dating [00:25:30] — Tom explains how Tinder works and discusses going on a date the previous night after his show.
- Dale’s dating disasters [00:29:00] — Dale tells stories of his single years including showing pay stubs to women, a date who disappeared from the bathroom at Granite Cafe, and carrying around a picture comparing himself to the Counting Crows singer dating Jennifer Aniston.
- Pay stub showing [00:36:00] — Extended discussion of Dale showing his paycheck to an ex-girlfriend and later to women at bars during his financially successful but emotionally troubled years.
- Dale’s past drug use [00:42:00] — Dale discusses his four-year cocaine period starting at age 41, referencing films made about his behavior for their film festival.
- Jacob’s birthday [00:44:00] — Dale’s son Jacob won’t say what he wants for his ninth birthday next week. Discussion of his grandparents’ names and the game Spore.
- Montreal caller Justin [00:47:00] — Long-time listener now living in Montreal calls to thank Matt for recommending ‘The Overnighters’ documentary.
- Show wrap-up [00:56:00] — Final plugs for Matt’s Cap City shows with Tom Brady opening, caller Cindy praises the show, and Jacob promotes the Minions movie.
Recurring Bits
- Friday Morning House Party [00:11:53] — Dale references this when discussing Tom Brady’s dark family revelations
Guests
- Tom Brady (comedian) [00:02:00] — Stand-up comedian from Chicago (originally from Bloomington, Indiana) performing at Cap City Comedy Club July 9-11, 2015. Featured act (middle slot) on Matt Bearden’s shows. His father was a gynecologist who went to prison for abusing patients.
Callers
- Justin (Montreal) (regular) [00:47:33] — Thanked Matt for recommending ‘The Overnighters’ documentary and asked about former listener ‘Shotgun Pipeline’ Brief pleasant conversation about living in Montreal and the weather
- Cindy [00:56:09] — Called to compliment the show and say she’s been listening since they started Quick positive call, praised Jacob being on air
Quotes
I always thought it was on the West Coast. Towards the West Coast.
Daniel Gallo [00:05:07]
He was a gynecologist who took advantage of his patients.
Tom Brady [00:09:00]
For years, Daniel has argued that nobody would be a gynecologist without being turned on.
Bob Fonseca [00:10:45]
Finally, some good has come of that whole thing.
Dale Dudley [00:25:18]
I was starting to like you too much.
Dale Dudley [00:30:00]