Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, July 22, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Jalapeños
The show opens with Dale and Bob learning they weren’t invited to the Texas Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony being held in Round Rock (not Austin). Dale shares his painful jalapeno incident from the night before, describing how he ate an extremely hot one that his wife had cooked and how he dealt with the burning. The conversation meanders through marriage weight gain, listener calls about the greenbelt and APD enforcement, and Matt’s story about his neighbor littering. Daniel spills coffee and water all over the equipment mid-show.
Segments
- Show open and intro [00:00:04] — Standard show opening with announcer intro listing the cast and promoting the station website.
- Texas Radio Hall of Fame discussion [00:01:33] — Dale and Bob discover they haven’t been invited to participate in the Hall of Fame induction ceremony being held in Round Rock. They reminisce about their awkward induction ceremony in Houston at a barbecue restaurant.
- Smithville trip and real estate hunting [00:08:25] — Dale discusses his trip to Smithville to look at a gutted house for sale for $30k and being stood up by the person who was supposed to meet him there.
- The jalapeno incident [00:11:00] — Dale tells the story of eating an extremely hot jalapeno the night before while trying to eat his wife’s chicken dinner. He compares it to a previous incident where he aspirated a grilled jalapeno at Moonshine restaurant after breaking up with his girlfriend.
- Remedies for hot peppers [00:15:08] — Bob suggests alcohol breaks down capsaicin, while Dale tried ranch dip. They discuss the Scoville scale and various home remedies.
- Marriage affection complaints [00:19:21] — Dale complains about his wife being overly affectionate after drinking wine, and admits he’s less huggy/kissy during the week due to exhaustion from getting up early.
- Grandmother’s belongings [00:20:42] — Dale describes his wife going through her deceased grandmother’s belongings and getting emotional, which Dale didn’t handle well because he was focused on fixing the water softener.
- Daniel’s coffee spill disaster [00:27:00] — Daniel spills both coffee and water all over the equipment, including the switch board and his laptop. Chaos ensues as everyone tries to help clean it up.
- Smithville caller [00:28:17] — A caller from Smithville jokes that everyone there carries a Bible and a copy of Hope Floats on VHS, and says the show should be number one.
- Fatherhood and weight gain study [00:31:54] — Dale discusses a Northwestern University study showing that men gain weight when they become fathers, relating it to eating kids’ leftover food at restaurants.
- Bull Creek dog incident [00:34:30] — Carissa admits her dog had explosive diarrhea in Bull Creek, causing embarrassment. The conversation turns to swimming in Austin watering holes and their cleanliness.
- Greenbelt enforcement call [00:38:38] — A caller describes being at Sculpture Falls when eight APD officers wrote tickets for open containers, smoking, and dogs off leash. Dale and the hosts discuss overzealous enforcement.
- Chief Acevedo and traffic enforcement [00:40:38] — Dale recounts his conversation with Police Chief Acevedo at his house about the ‘block the box’ campaign and left lane laws, expressing frustration about enforcement priorities.
- Littering complaints [00:42:28] — Dale describes seeing kids throw fast food trash out of their trucks on South Lamar. Matt tells a story about his neighbor who litters every night. Discussion of how littering was normal in the 1960s before anti-litter campaigns.
Callers
- Bear (Smithville) [00:28:17] — Called to talk about Smithville and compliment the show Joked about everyone in Smithville carrying a Bible and Hope Floats VHS, said the show should be number one, suggested a Super Troopers sound drop
- unnamed [00:38:38] — Getting ticketed at Sculpture Falls on the greenbelt Described eight APD officers writing tickets for open containers, smoking, and dogs off leash; led to discussion about enforcement priorities and ignorance not being an excuse
Quotes
I’ve laid it on the line and for what? No syndication, no pension, a fourth place finish.
Dale Dudley [00:01:58]
I got the hottest jalapeno I’ve ever had last night.
Dale Dudley [00:14:02]
The stuff that’s precious to you, when your kids are going through it, it’s crap.
Dale Dudley [00:24:22]
Ignorance is not an excuse in the eyes of the law.
Bob Fonseca [00:40:48]
Part 2: Video Games
Dale spills coffee on the studio board and destroys a switch. The show discusses meditation and mindfulness, then dives into a lengthy segment about the Waco Twin Peaks biker shooting cover-up, with Dale ranting about police corruption. The conversation shifts to video game tournaments, with Dale adamantly refusing to understand why anyone would watch people play video games while Bob defends the new culture.
Segments
- Dale Spills Coffee on Board [00:00:00] — Dale accidentally spills coffee on the studio mixing board, shorting out a switch. Daniel is extremely stressed about the damage and potential repair costs.
- Meditation and Mindfulness Discussion [00:05:32] — Dale talks about Dan Harris’s book on meditation and tries to get Daniel and Carissa to embrace mindfulness and living in the present moment instead of worrying about the future.
- Jade Helm Alert [00:10:59] — The show plays a parody video from San Angelo, Texas of a conspiracy theorist finding ‘evidence’ of Jade Helm at a Sam’s Club parking lot.
- Bell’s Palsy Get Well [00:14:46] — Bob sends well wishes to listener Kevin Dodds from Steamroller who is dealing with Bell’s palsy.
- Carissa’s Coloring Controversy [00:16:11] — Dale gets frustrated with Carissa for coloring during the show and not paying attention, leading to a running argument about her smoking and bathroom breaks.
- Waco Twin Peaks Investigation Cover-up [00:19:13] — Dale extensively covers an Atlantic Magazine article about how Waco authorities are suppressing evidence in the Twin Peaks biker shooting, keeping innocent people in jail, and refusing to release ballistics information.
- D-Day Preview and Map [00:46:00] — Discussion of tomorrow’s big show event, with a parody map comparing it to the Normandy invasion.
- Video Game Tournament Debate [00:47:13] — Dale plays a clip from Evo 2015 showing a dramatic competitive gaming moment with massive crowd reaction. This launches a heated argument about whether watching people play video games is legitimate entertainment.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:00:47] — Dale mentions they will do Van Halen Head to Head later, hosted by Daniel. Bob notes last week was supposed to be the last week but it’s back.
- The Sideshow [00:19:47] — Discussion of the live Sideshow podcast on September 3rd at Cap City Comedy Club, brainstorming names like ‘Back to Cool Labor Day’ or ‘Labor of Love.’
Callers
- Steve [00:17:35] — Called to correct Dale’s joke about Alex Jones selling water softeners – says he sells powdered water Dale dismisses him for ‘stealing his joke’ and is accused by Bob and Matt of being mean to callers
Quotes
Your ego says ‘Oh my God, the people on the internet don’t like you’
Dale Dudley [00:09:25]
Why are you writing about dumb Jade Helm when you should be writing about Sandra Bland?
Dale Dudley [00:24:02]
We need a police overhaul in this country. I know we’ve executed innocent people in Texas.
Dale Dudley [00:27:02]
Why isn’t the federal government, why isn’t the FBI coming in on this Waco thing?
Dale Dudley [00:36:17]
You are a self-loathing nerd, like the Republican who rails against homosexuality
Bob Fonseca [00:52:16]
Part 3: Head to Head
This part opens with Dale reading Twitter criticism and blocking people, then transitions to a Head to Head trivia contest for Van Halen tickets with America-themed questions. The hosts discuss British vs. American English, spelling differences, and slang. Dale rants about Spotify not paying artists fairly, using Luke George (Lowell George’s son) as a real-time example of poor royalty payments. The segment ends with pre-D-Day tension building for tomorrow’s show.
Segments
- Twitter Blocking Session [00:00:01] — Dale talks about blocking people on Twitter and complains about listeners criticizing the show, specifically mentioning someone named Dalyn.
- Skyball Memories [00:01:41] — The hosts reminisce about Skyball, a failed sports venture Brian Dunkelman hosted, and Dale’s minor involvement.
- Head to Head Setup [00:06:44] — Daniel announces they’re doing Head to Head trivia, creating tension the day before D-Day. Categories include LeBron James trivia, British spelling, and America quiz.
- Indian Boy with 232 Teeth [00:09:17] — Dale shows Matt a disturbing story about an Indian teenager who had 232 extra teeth removed, torturing Matt with the details.
- America Quiz Head to Head [00:12:43] — Justin from Austin calls in to compete against Dale in an America-themed trivia contest. Dale struggles with superhero and entertainment questions.
- British Spelling Quiz [00:20:05] — The hosts discuss British vs. American spelling differences, including words like racket, center, and tidbit, with Bob having an advantage from living in England.
- British Slang Discussion [00:23:06] — The hosts talk about British terms for American things: boot (trunk), bonnet (hood), pram (baby carriage), snog (make out), lorry (truck), etc.
- Naked Man on the Drag [00:28:36] — Dale reads a news story about Nathan Pearson, arrested on the UT drag for being naked, humping people, and yelling that he was Buzz Lightyear.
- Donald Trump Political Rant [00:30:19] — Bob defends Trump’s unscripted approach to politics. Dale criticizes Trump for giving out Lindsey Graham’s personal cell phone number on air.
- Maddie’s Pizza Call Disaster [00:37:20] — A caller named Stewy attempts a joke about Dale giving out a phone number, confusing Gaddy’s with ‘Maddie’s’ pizza. The joke completely bombs and becomes legendary.
- Spotify Royalty Rant [00:40:10] — Dale goes off on Spotify for not paying artists fairly, contrasting it with radio’s substantial royalty payments to songwriters and performers.
- Bob Schneider and Blues on the Green [00:45:48] — Dale discusses Bob Schneider being the most popular Austin artist on Spotify and his wife wanting VIP passes to see Schneider at Blues on the Green.
- Luke George Spotify Check [00:47:56] — Luke George, son of Little Feat’s Lowell George, calls in to report he received $7.87 from Spotify for a quarter million plays, proving Dale’s point about poor artist compensation.
- Pre-D-Day Predictions [00:50:52] — Bob predicts tomorrow’s D-Day confrontation will go smoothly and peacefully, frustrating Dale who doesn’t want to fight anyway.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:06:44] — Dale competed against caller Justin in America-themed trivia for Van Halen tickets. Dale got 1 correct, Justin got 2, Justin won.
Guests
- Ed Clements (other) [00:03:00] — Former sports guy for the show, stopped by to visit. Discussed Matt Bearden potentially replacing Sergeant Simms who is retiring.
Callers
- Justin (Austin) [00:12:43] — Head to Head trivia contest for Van Halen tickets, chose America category Won the contest against Dale 2-1, getting Captain America and American Eagle correct
- Stewy [00:37:19] — Attempted a joke about Dale giving out Gaddy’s pizza number vs. ‘Maddie’s’ pizza The joke completely bombed and confused everyone. Became an instant legendary bad call that the hosts discussed at length.
- Luke George (regular) [00:47:56] — Called to report his Spotify royalty check as evidence of poor artist compensation Perfectly supported Dale’s rant by revealing he got $7.87 for a quarter million plays of his father Lowell George’s (Little Feat) music
Music
- Bob Schneider — Discussed as the most popular Austin artist on Spotify. Performing at Blues on the Green that night. Dale’s wife wanted VIP passes.
Quotes
I know why you get uptight a little bit. I got to go on Twitter and see who all I got to block.
Dale Dudley [00:12:06]
Dude, I’m not going to give out their personal cell phone number.
Dale Dudley [00:32:03]
Spotify should be denigrated. It’s the same thing as downloading music you didn’t pay for.
Dale Dudley [00:42:12]
Seven dollars and 87 cents. Quarter million plays.
Luke George [00:48:14]