Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, September 11, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Sweaty Sweater Day
Dale opens the show venting about being snubbed by the Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin awards, particularly upset that they want to promote events on the show despite never recognizing it. He discusses getting ready to start his new afternoon show on KLBJ-AM, expressing anxiety about the lack of promotion and support. Dale also shares a story about disciplining his son for lying about homework, threatening military school. The crew riffs on ‘sweaty sweater day’ (the first cold morning when women wear sweaters despite afternoon heat) and does impressions.
Segments
- Show Open and Dale’s Afternoon Realization [00:00:00] — Show opens with Dale realizing today is his last day with afternoons off before starting the AM show. He mentions becoming more diplomatic with age.
- Austin Chronicle Awards Rant [00:02:37] — Dale vents about the Austin Chronicle awards snubbing the show for years, particularly upset they want to promote on-air despite never recognizing them. He references Kate Messer and debates whether to go off about it.
- New Shirts and Weight Discussion [00:05:17] — Bob notices Dale wearing new, hipper shirts. Dale discusses feeling his weight around 242 pounds and Bob’s weight loss progress.
- Plumber Request [00:06:28] — Dale asks listeners for a plumber to help his wife with an emergency water leak at a property in Leander.
- AM Show Anxiety [00:08:03] — Dale expresses concerns about the KLBJ-AM show, lack of promotion, no press coverage, and worries about taking calls from ‘crusty old people.’ He mentions needing to take promotional photos today.
- Parenting Crisis – Military School Threat [00:09:03] — Dale tells story of his son lying about homework. He threatened the boy with military school in Harlingen, took away electronics, and yelled – becoming ‘that dad’ he didn’t want to be.
- Drone Discussion [00:17:48] — Matt mentions getting unexpected free DJI drone equipment in the mail, possibly a $150 backpack. Discussion of using the drone as incentive for kids.
- Chronicle Awards Deep Dive [00:20:17] — More discussion of the Chronicle awards, P Terry’s allegedly campaigning for votes, and the politics behind the selections.
- Sweaty Sweater Day [00:26:42] — Bob explains ‘sweaty sweater day’ – the first chilly morning when women wear sweaters they’ve been waiting to wear, but by noon it’s 90 degrees again. He’s sad it will happen on the weekend.
- Carissa’s Vacation Photos [00:28:23] — Dale discusses trolling Carissa’s Facebook vacation photos from the Pacific Northwest with murder-themed comments about ‘Matt Dawson.’
- Godfather Parody [00:30:10] — Bob does a Godfather-themed bit about going to Lewis Black’s birthday party and having a ‘sit-down’ about the Chronicle awards.
- Impressions Gone Wrong [00:34:00] — Bob does various impressions (Brando, De Niro) while Jason walks by in the hallway. Awkward moment when Dale makes weight comments while Jason is visible.
- Stevie Nicks and Music Discussion [00:37:00] — Crew riffs on Stevie Nicks, Ann Wilson, and bad cover bands at the lake. Dale recalls letting a terrible Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band on the show.
Guests
- David Koechner (comedian) [00:07:43] — Dale mentions he’s coming in later – from Anchorman, SNL
Quotes
It should be called the Kate Messer awards
Dale Dudley [00:02:42]
You’re making me into that dad, you’re making me into Bob
Dale Dudley [00:15:50]
You’re not at the popular kids table anymore, that’s it
Bob Fonseca [00:23:44]
Part 2: Kim Davis Protection
The show discusses multiple topics including a Temple police officer arrested for firing a weapon and inappropriately touching a server, Alex Jones’ expensive divorce settlement ($43,933/month for six years), UT charging the Texas Tech band $100 per member to attend a game, and an extended debate about Kim Davis and the Oath Keepers threatening to ‘intercede’ if she’s arrested again. The Kim Davis discussion dominates, with a caller arguing local governments should be able to reject Supreme Court decisions, leading to a heated civics lesson.
Segments
- Show open and giveaways [00:00:02] — Dale runs through upcoming giveaways including Lone Star Jamboree wristbands, Van Halen tickets, and mentions his wife needs a plumber for a lawn project.
- Chronicle nacho poll aftermath [00:01:54] — Bob can’t let go of the Austin Chronicle Best Of poll. Dale jokes about Lewis Black moving on to South by Southwest and leaving the magazine to ‘tofu eaters.’
- Alzheimer’s possibly transmissible [00:04:00] — Discussion of new research suggesting Alzheimer’s disease may be transmissible through certain medical procedures, like mad cow disease.
- Daniel’s bathroom emergency [00:06:24] — Daniel Gallo disappears from the show for over 30 minutes to use the bathroom, causing chaos and jokes about his diet and toilet habits.
- Temple cop arrested in El Paso [00:10:34] — A Temple police officer at a CLEAT convention fired his weapon and inappropriately touched a female server after making sexual comments.
- Grown man terrified of shot [00:13:02] — Audio of an adult man screaming and crying during a medical injection. Discussion of fear of needles and dentists.
- UT charging Texas Tech band [00:16:25] — Steve Patterson is charging the Texas Tech marching band $100 per member to attend the November 26th game. The hosts propose having listeners donate tickets so band members can sit scattered throughout the stadium and play from wherever they are.
- Alex Jones divorce settlement [00:21:23] — Alex Jones’ divorce papers leaked showing he must pay his ex-wife $43,933 per month for 72 months plus a $900,000 home in Dripping Springs. Dale questions why someone who fears the Illuminati would have such a public, expensive lifestyle.
- Money bomb discussion [00:29:56] — Audio of Alex Jones doing a ‘money bomb’ fundraising campaign seeking $1 million. The hosts joke about doing their own money bomb to buy the show.
- Nacho poll rant returns [00:32:02] — Bob breaks into a dramatic monologue about not getting his name on the Cap City Comedy Club nachos, complete with British children.
- Oath Keepers threaten to protect Kim Davis [00:36:41] — Stuart Rhodes of the Oath Keepers says on an internet show that his armed group will ‘intercede’ if Kim Davis is arrested again for defying court orders on gay marriage licenses.
- Kim Davis civics debate with caller [00:44:01] — Extended debate with caller Mark (age 38) who argues Kim Davis was doing her civic duty by protesting and that local governments should be able to reject Supreme Court decisions. Dale and Bob give an angry civics lesson about how the three branches of government work.
Callers
- unnamed [00:45:25] — Initially called to agree that Kim Davis should have quit, then tried to disagree when Dale said they wanted disagreement Brief call, caller admitted it was hard to disagree because the case is ‘so plain’
- Mark [00:46:27] — Argued that Kim Davis was doing her civic duty by protesting Supreme Court decision, that local governments should be able to reject federal court rulings Extended heated debate about Supreme Court authority and the three branches of government. Dale became increasingly frustrated explaining basic civics. Call ended with Dale saying ‘get back to me when you’re 45’ and comparing it to ‘playing cards with my brother’s kids’
Quotes
Lewis was smart. He and his buddies moved on to South by Southwest. They left the magazine to the tofu eaters.
Bob Fonseca [00:03:07]
Dear God Almighty, Bob, we always said we did the wrong thing in this business. Boy, oh boy, did we.
Dale Dudley [00:24:52]
I wake up in a sweat. I hold my children near and dear, and they say, Daddy, Daddy.
Bob Fonseca [00:32:58]
I’m so glad I’m free of religious brainwashing.
Dale Dudley [00:39:30]
That is due process. The due process is they take a law and run it through the constitutionality of their opinion.
Dale Dudley [00:49:13]
Part 3: David Koechner
David Koechner, actor from Anchorman and The Office, visits the studio for an extensive interview. He discusses his career, five children (via surrogacy), standup comedy, and his transition between film and television roles. The hosts take several phone calls from listeners asking about his work, play a ‘Dennis Quaid game’ where David tries to recall his character names, and express genuine admiration for him. The show ends with discussion about Dale’s upcoming KLBJ-AM show and collecting topics for the sideshow podcast.
Segments
- David Koechner Introduction [00:00:01] — Dale apologizes for running long in previous segment, introduces David Koechner, and explains his immediate fan-boy reaction off-air.
- Five Kids Story [00:02:00] — David explains his wife’s emergency C-section and subsequent use of surrogates to have five children total, working through embryos with multiple surrogates.
- Career Origins and Second City [00:04:00] — Discussion of David’s political science major, quitting college, and discovering Second City improvisation classes in Chicago.
- Film and Television Preference [00:08:00] — David discusses his work in both mediums, mentions The Office, and talks about the differences in how characters are developed.
- Larry the Cable Guy Discussion [00:08:29] — Matt asks about Larry the Cable Guy Health Inspector; David reveals Dan Whitney (Larry) is a friend who gave him a watch for doing the film.
- Residuals and Business Manager [00:10:00] — Dale asks about residual checks; David reveals he now has a business manager and no longer handles bills himself.
- Dramatic Roles – Priceless and Full Circle [00:11:00] — David discusses moving into serious roles, including recent film Priceless about human trafficking with faith elements.
- Phone Calls Begin [00:12:13] — Dale opens phone lines for listeners to ask David questions; first caller Herschel asks about Krampus, the holiday horror film.
- Turkey Trailer Manufacturing [00:14:00] — David explains his father manufactures livestock trailers in Missouri; his brother Mark now runs the business.
- Dale’s Facelift Admission [00:15:00] — Dale casually mentions he got a facelift and was high on Percocet during the holidays, watching Anchorman 2.
- Run Ronnie Run and Character Work [00:16:00] — Caller Andy praises David’s work in Run Ronnie Run; discussion of his character-based standup comedy.
- The Dennis Quaid Game [00:17:00] — Dale plays a game where David must name his characters from various films; he fails to remember most (Chet, Dan, Chad).
- Cheap Thrills Discussion [00:20:00] — Caller Rob mentions the dark film Cheap Thrills that the show screened at Alamo Drafthouse; David discusses playing villain roles.
- Airport Recognition [00:23:00] — David talks about being recognized at airports, people yelling ‘whammy’ at him, and the challenges of public recognition.
- Ireland Travel Show [00:24:00] — Discussion of David’s Esquire Network travel show ‘The Getaway’ where he chose Dublin; Dale mentions the show’s five years going to Dublin for Jameson.
- David Departs [00:26:00] — Dale gives heartfelt goodbye to David, praising his ‘every man quality’ and hoping he stays grounded with his family.
- Dale’s KLBJ-AM Anxiety [00:27:00] — Discussion of Dale’s new Monday 2pm show on KLBJ-AM; Dale expresses nervousness and asks for listener support.
- Sideshow Format Discussion [00:29:00] — Hosts debate changing the sideshow to 3 days a week with Matt doing comedy interviews and Daniel/Carissa doing Friday wrap-ups.
- Too Drunk to Pee Video [00:32:00] — Dale shows video of extremely drunk man in Irish/European bathroom unable to urinate, falling and hitting head on radiator.
- New Human Species Discovery [00:36:00] — Discussion of homo naledi discovery in South African cave system; Dale admits his claustrophobia watching cave exploration video.
- The Worst / Wrong Bit [00:39:00] — Segment reviewing errors from the week: Dale said ‘swastika’ wrong, David Koechner/Rob Corddry confusion, Daniel’s Denmark/Scotland Macbeth error, and more.
- Club Weirdos Lawsuit [00:45:00] — Dale reads news about former North Austin venue Club Weirdos owing landlord over $1 million; mentions the show’s past promotion issues there.
- Captain Higgins Video [00:48:00] — Bob plays another video from Louisiana crime-stopper Captain Higgins, who poetically addresses wanted criminal ‘Bullet Head’ and makes jail sound appealing.
- Sideshow Topics from Callers [00:50:00] — Collecting topics for afternoon podcast: 9/11 moment of silence debate, what comes after radio, Kim Davis standup challenge, sex offender registry discussion.
Recurring Bits
- The Worst of Dudley and Bob [00:39:00] — Weekly segment reviewing errors: Dale’s ‘swastika’ pronunciation, Koechner/Corddry mix-up, Daniel’s Macbeth/Denmark error, seltzer vs. club soda, Rush Limbaugh ‘colloquial implant’
- The Sideshow [00:27:00] — Multiple references to the after-show podcast; discussion of possibly reducing to 3 days/week with different formats for different days
Guests
- David Koechner (comedian) [00:00:01] — Actor/comedian promoting standup shows at Cap City Comedy Club; discussed his career, five kids via surrogacy, dramatic roles, and took listener calls
Callers
- Herschel [00:14:00] — Asked about David Koechner’s upcoming film Krampus David explained it’s a holiday horror film releasing December 4th, shot in New Zealand
- Andy [00:15:40] — Praised David’s work in Run Ronnie Run and asked about doing characters in standup David confirmed he does character work in standup, varies by night
- Roger [00:17:30] — Asked if David had SNL characters he wanted to turn into movies like T-bones/The Executioner David confirmed he’s writing a screenplay with a friend for that character
- Rob [00:20:00] — Asked about the dark film Cheap Thrills that the show screened at Alamo Drafthouse Led to discussion of David playing villain roles and dramatic work
- Greg/Rob (confused) [00:23:30] — Called about David and his wife’s reality travel show in Ireland David explained it was The Getaway on Esquire Network, not traditional reality TV
- Angie [00:53:45] — Suggested sideshow topic about two-hour moment of silence for 9/11 Dale took it as a suggestion for the afternoon podcast
- Joe [00:54:07] — Asked what’s coming after radio Dale deflected, saying they don’t know – ‘death’ – that’s why they’re still in radio
- Brandon [00:54:21] — Challenged Matt to write standup from Kim Davis’s perspective in 30 minutes Matt deflected, saying he hasn’t written a half hour for himself in 10 years
- John [00:54:47] — Wanted to discuss sex offender registration; revealed he’s on registry for statutory rape conviction from 40 years ago when he was 2 years older than the girl Dale hung up quickly but acknowledged the registry needs reform
- Mike [00:56:00] — 20-year listener thanking them for Cirque du Soleil tickets Brief appreciation call before show ended
Quotes
I have five kids. Now you get it.
David Koechner [00:01:15]
We’re all going to die. Have a great Friday.
David Koechner [00:12:52]
I hope you keep that center with your family. Don’t run away with some woman on a set.
Dale Dudley [00:25:20]
I’m nervous. I’m scared. I don’t think I’m smart enough.
Dale Dudley [00:27:21]