Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, September 10, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Song of the Summer
Dale complains about his difficult day dealing with computer viruses, the upcoming AM show, and a basement office space. The hosts discuss ‘Song of the Summer’ according to Billboard, revealing OMI’s ‘Cheerleader’ as the official winner. Dale goes after actor Sam Levine for tweeting that ‘Austin Morning Radio needs to pick it up a little bit,’ reading through his IMDb credits and challenging him to come on the show.
Segments
- Show open [00:00:00] — Standard show introduction, Dale complains about his computer problems and technical issues with the board.
- Todd and Don emotional hug [00:02:26] — Dale discusses appearing on the Todd and Don show yesterday and having an emotional moment with Todd after their previous conflicts.
- The new AM office nightmare [00:03:43] — Dale describes being shown his future office in the basement – a flooded, unfinished space that doubles as a green screen room where he might have to sleep.
- Computer virus disaster [00:11:19] — Dale explains spending all day fighting a virus that blocked any attempt to access banking websites, finally fixing it by updating Malware Bytes.
- Blue Apron saves the day [00:14:37] — Dale credits Blue Apron meal delivery for saving his stressful evening, making salmon burgers while barking orders at his kids like a Nazi commandant.
- Dale buys a second house [00:16:09] — Dale reveals he bought an Ashton Woods townhome in Round Rock as an investment property, joking he’s collecting houses like baseball cards.
- Sam Levine Twitter controversy begins [00:17:01] — The hosts discuss actor Sam Levine tweeting that Austin Morning Radio needs to ‘pick it up a little bit,’ with Dale taking it personally.
- Radio vs. Hollywood rant [00:19:04] — Dale defends morning radio hosts who get up early every day versus actors who just read scripts, criticizing Levine’s IMDb credits.
- Song of the Summer revealed [00:30:55] — According to Billboard, OMI’s ‘Cheerleader’ (Felix Jahn remix) is the official Song of the Summer, beating out ‘Watch Me Whip’ which the hosts thought would win.
- Listening to Cheerleader [00:32:19] — The hosts play and react to ‘Cheerleader’ for the first time, with none of them having heard the number one song of summer before.
- The Three Trumpet Men [00:38:40] — A comedy bit emerges as the hosts play various trumpet instrumentals from Herb Alpert, Chuck Mangione, and others, joking about a Christmas show.
Recurring Bits
- Song of the Summer [00:30:55] — Billboard’s official Song of the Summer is revealed as OMI’s ‘Cheerleader,’ not ‘Watch Me Whip’ as the hosts predicted
- The Sideshow [00:27:26] — Dale mentions letting Sideshow subscribers hear some behind-the-scenes information about the AM show situation
Callers
- Kathy (regular) [00:26:49] — Called to encourage Dale about his new AM show, confused about which AM station Brief supportive call, hosts joke about her not knowing the station number
- Trent [00:36:16] — Wanted to suggest Slim Jesus as a ridiculous artist but admitted it couldn’t be played on radio Matt hung up on him for suggesting something unplayable
- Daryl [00:39:12] — Works in production on Sam Levine’s show ‘Crunch Time’ filming in Austin, offered to mediate Dale interrogated him about his job and asked him to get Sam on the show
Music
- OMI (Felix Jahn remix) — Cheerleader – played and discussed as Billboard’s Song of the Summer
- Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass — Various songs played as part of ‘The Three Trumpet Men’ comedy bit
- Chuck Mangione — Referenced and played during trumpet comedy bit
- Tom Petty — I Won’t Back Down – played going into break
Quotes
My kids pretty sure thought they were in a Nazi concentration camp last night
Dale Dudley [00:04:42]
Get Sam Levine in here, and let’s see what he thinks of morning radio
Dale Dudley [00:21:04]
When I see you opposite Sandra Bullock, then you can criticize morning radio
Dale Dudley [00:24:29]
It’s not a show. It’s an hour. It’s a rest stop before Jeff Ward show
Dale Dudley [00:27:07]
Part 2: Ricky Williams
Part 2 of the 2015-09-10 show was dominated by the surprise announcement that Ricky Williams, former Texas Longhorns Heisman Trophy winner and NFL running back, will be the yoga instructor on the Dudley and Bob European cruise. Don Patterson orchestrated this through Williams’ wife, who wanted a European trip. The hosts spent significant time praising Williams’ 30 for 30 documentary and his choice to walk away from football for personal fulfillment. The segment also included lengthy rants about Kim Davis, Mike Huckabee, and religious hypocrisy in the gay marriage debate, plus discussion of drone harassment and a dentist accused of ordering 30,000+ pain pills allegedly for her horses.
Segments
- Curb Keys and Shopping Behavior [00:00:00] — Dale discusses buying curb keys repeatedly, tells a story about refusing to ask for help in stores (a ‘man thing’), and shares an anecdote about his son suggesting they ask for directions.
- Carissa Jade Photo Discussion [00:03:00] — The hosts look at Carissa’s Facebook page and professional photos, with Bob comparing one headshot to WWII bomber nose art. Matt discovers a photo where he looks lost and awkward standing next to her.
- Jeep Selfie Stick Crash [00:05:00] — Dale shows video of someone filming themselves with a selfie stick while driving, not paying attention, and crashing into the canoe on the car in front of them.
- Drone Confrontation Video [00:08:00] — Extended discussion of a video showing a concerned father confronting a drone flyer at a soccer field, accusing him of filming children. The hosts debate drone hysteria and self-appointed vigilantes.
- Mystery Guest Build-up [00:14:00] — Dale announces the cruise exercise director has arrived and suggests playing ‘Guess the Celebrity’ with an altered voice before revealing the guest.
- Ricky Williams Revealed [00:17:00] — A caller immediately guesses the mystery guest is Ricky Williams. Dale confirms and begins the interview, praising Williams’ 30 for 30 documentary and unconventional life choices.
- 30 for 30 and Life Decisions [00:18:00] — Dale discusses how the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary changed his understanding of Williams, who walked away from football to explore who he was beyond the sport. Williams explains the moment he realized his happiness mattered more than money and fame.
- Yoga, Education, and Current Life [00:22:00] — Williams discusses his yoga certification, studying psychology with focus on positive psychology and motivation, covering Texas football for Longhorn Network, and playing flag football regularly.
- Cruise Details with Ricky [00:23:00] — Don Patterson explains how Williams’ wife wanted a European honeymoon, leading to the collaboration. They discuss yoga sessions on the cruise, what attendees need to bring, and logistics.
- Charlie Strong and Texas Football [00:27:00] — Williams carefully discusses his role on Longhorn Network and the importance of giving Charlie Strong time to rebuild the program, emphasizing that fan patience allows growth.
- Matt’s Emotional Praise [00:28:00] — Matt Bearden becomes nervous and emotional, praising Williams for showing that being a man is more important than being a celebrity, and for rejecting celebrity culture in favor of authenticity.
- Ricky Williams Wrap-up [00:33:00] — The hosts thank Williams, promote the cruise again with his involvement as the major selling point, and discuss final logistics before he leaves the studio.
- Austin Dentist Drug Case [00:39:00] — Discussion of Dr. Carla Koston, an Austin dentist arrested by the DEA for ordering over 30,000 hydrocodone pills over two years, claiming she gave them to her horses for pain management.
- Kim Davis and Religious Hypocrisy [00:43:00] — Extended rant about Kim Davis’s release from jail, Mike Huckabee pushing Ted Cruz aside at the rally, Huckabee claiming Jesus discussed gay marriage, and declaring Davis was ‘saved’ so her previous four marriages and children out of wedlock don’t matter.
- Mike Huckabee Audio Clips [00:48:00] — Dale plays audio of Huckabee claiming America faces ‘tyranny’ from the Supreme Court gay marriage decision and that ‘God showed up in the form of an elected Democrat named Kim Davis,’ invoking Forrest Gump.
- Pat Robertson on Criminalization [00:51:00] — Audio clip of Pat Robertson claiming Christianity is being ‘criminalized’ in America, citing an 1892 Supreme Court case calling the U.S. a ‘Christian nation’ while Dale and Matt deconstruct the hypocrisy and fallacies.
Guests
- Ricky Williams (other) [00:17:00] — Former Texas Longhorns Heisman Trophy winner (1998) and NFL running back, announced as yoga instructor for the European cruise. Discussed his ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, walking away from football, psychology studies, and work with Longhorn Network.
- Don Patterson (other) [00:14:00] — Paradise Vacation Travel cruise organizer, in studio to announce and discuss Ricky Williams joining the European cruise as exercise/yoga director.
Callers
- unnamed [00:17:00] — Guessed the mystery celebrity guest was Ricky Williams Won tickets to either Texas vs. Rice, Le Mans race, or Van Halen; chose the Le Mans race at Circuit of the Americas
Quotes
Men don’t ask where something is in a store.
Dale Dudley [00:01:00]
If I owned a World War II bomber, that’s the picture I would paint on it.
Bob Fonseca [00:03:00]
I realized ultimately my happiness is more important to me than all that other stuff.
Ricky Williams [00:20:00]
If I don’t have football, who am I? That question enlivened and invigorated me.
Ricky Williams [00:21:00]
Being a man is more important than being a celebrity.
Matt Bearden [00:28:00]
God showed up in the form of an elected Democrat named Kim Davis.
Mike Huckabee (clip) [00:48:00]
Part 3: Bill Burr
This segment features comedian Bill Burr calling in for a combative phone interview where Dale deliberately antagonizes him with outdated information and pestering questions, resulting in Bill firing back with sharp insults about Dale’s energy and complaints. The hosts also interview Frank Warren of PostSecret, who discusses his decade-long project collecting anonymous secrets on postcards. The segment includes discussions about Ricky Williams joining the European cruise, Dale’s upcoming show on the AM station, and ongoing bickering between the hosts.
Segments
- Cruise and Show Announcements [00:00:01] — Dale announces Ricky Williams will be teaching yoga on the European cruise and promotes his upcoming show on Rational Radio starting Monday at 2pm. Matt promotes his HEB Four Points remote.
- Fake Bill Burr Character [00:02:20] — Before Bill Burr calls in, the hosts do impressions of a fake Bill Burr who complains about morning radio and Sherry’s Berries commercials.
- Frank Warren – PostSecret Interview [00:10:17] — Frank Warren discusses his 10-year PostSecret project, sharing anonymous secrets he’s received on over a million postcards. He reads several secrets and discusses his upcoming show at the Long Center.
- Bill Burr Phone Interview – The Confrontation [00:22:27] — Bill Burr calls in and Dale deliberately antagonizes him by reading outdated information about his projects and complaining about not being invited backstage. Bill fires back with insults about Dale’s energy, complaints, and interview skills.
- Post-Interview Analysis [00:43:12] — The hosts discuss whether Bill was actually angry or just playing along. Matt praises Dale for baiting Bill into a great interview by being a terrible interviewer.
- Musician’s Woodshed Promotion [00:50:51] — Dale talks about visiting the Musician’s Woodshed music store on 620, falling on their stage, and getting them to donate a guitar for the Thinkery event. He suggests doing Schmaltzfest there.
- CJ and Passive-Aggressive Arguments [00:55:03] — CJ Morgan comes in and argues with Dale about being called passive-aggressive, referencing emails and on-air comments from earlier in the week.
Guests
- Frank Warren (other) [00:10:17] — Creator of PostSecret, promoting his show at the Long Center where he shares anonymous secrets from postcards
- Bill Burr (comedian) [00:22:27] — Phone interview promoting his shows at Bass Concert Hall on September 21st. Interview became contentious as Dale deliberately antagonized him with outdated information.
Quotes
I’m in the Radio Hall of Fame. Yeah, but I’m in the Radio Hall of Fame.
Bill Burr [00:24:45]
You’re one of those guys. You just want to be miserable and play the victim.
Bill Burr [00:33:37]
You’ll see us on the way down and then you’ll be excited.
Bill Burr [00:38:56]
This is a very unattractive side that I saw of you this morning.
Bill Burr [00:39:39]