Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, September 18, 2015
This Show
Part 1: I Shan’t Be Myself
Dale arrives irritable after workplace conflict over show programming and commercial placement, which triggered an all-or-nothing emotional reaction that nearly led him to leave his wedding ring at home. He broke his diet with three martinis, jalapeno poppers, and pizza, then accidentally scratched himself with jalapeno-covered hands. The crew discusses depression triggers from reading bad news, shares music memories, and Carissa has an emotional breakdown after receiving multiple stressful messages at once.
Segments
- Opening: ‘I Shan’t Be Myself’ [00:00:10] — Dale opens frustrated about internal radio station conflict over programming decisions, nearly left his wedding ring at home in anger, and vents about Denver Broncos losing him fantasy points.
- Friday Meeting and Programming Disputes [00:05:01] — Dale refuses to attend a Friday meeting about commercial placement, explains the show tries to create big content sweeps to minimize listener disruption from ads, but someone unfamiliar with the show is now controlling the log.
- Split Shift Struggle [00:07:02] — Dale discusses adjusting to morning and afternoon shifts, being unprepared for Rush Limbaugh’s show the previous day, and discovering 45-minute naps work perfectly for his schedule.
- Brooklyn Heights Pizza Night [00:08:21] — Dale describes breaking his diet at a packed neighborhood pizza place, receiving free drinks from Kelly at KGSR (sent remotely after someone photographed Dale and texted Kelly), and consuming three martinis plus jalapeno shrimp poppers.
- Jalapeno Incident [00:14:55] — Dale shares that he accidentally scratched himself with jalapeno-covered hands later that night, causing intense burning pain and realization he should have waited until Friday to drink.
- Caller Kathy on Commercials [00:16:00] — Kathy compliments the afternoon show with Chuy but complains about excessive commercials on the AM station compared to the morning show on FM.
- Apple Music Discovery [00:19:01] — Dale enthuses about discovering Apple Music’s family plan, using Siri to play Split Enz and James Taylor albums he hasn’t heard in 30 years, including his high school ‘lullaby’ album JT.
- James Taylor Deep Dive [00:21:41] — Dale plays ‘Secret O’ Life’ from the JT album, revealing it was his teenage escape during parental fights, shares his father refused to pay for college, and crew discusses only being able to listen to certain artists seasonally.
- $1,500 Sandwich Story [00:24:30] — Discussion of a man who spent six months making a sandwich completely from scratch, growing vegetables, raising animals, harvesting wheat, making salt from ocean water, and producing all ingredients himself.
- Carissa’s Breakdown Revealed [00:29:00] — Matt and Dale reveal they found Carissa crying at her desk the previous day. She received three devastating messages simultaneously: bank account under $10, email from the boss she took personally, and her boyfriend complaining about biscuit crumbs in his car.
- Cool Stuff Coming to Austin Tease [00:31:23] — Dale teases an upcoming segment and mentions Texas secessionists claiming thousands of signatures, dismissing them as idiots.
- Dogs Rescue Story [00:31:52] — Dale plays an ABC News story about Tilly and Phoebe, two dogs missing for a week. Tilly kept returning to a ravine to show people where Phoebe had fallen into a shallow water reservoir, channeling ‘her inner Lassie’ until volunteers followed her and rescued both dogs.
- Bad News Study [00:35:01] — Discussion of a study showing exposure to bad news before 10am leads to unhappiness throughout the day. Dale realizes his morning show prep reading may contribute to his depression and grumpiness.
- 90s Music Nostalgia [00:37:07] — Crew plays Pearl Jam’s ‘Alive’ for Carissa, who was listening to New Kids on the Block and Amy Grant during grunge era. Conversation shifts to Spin Doctors and Blind Melon, with Dale revealing the Four Non Blondes singer tried to physically attack his nephew Legacy and sent a settlement check.
Callers
- Kathy [00:16:00] — Complimenting the afternoon show but complaining about excessive commercials on the AM station Dale acknowledged he has no control over AM commercial load, said he was worried about saying ‘fart blossom’ on air when he called Ted Cruz that name
Music
- James Taylor — Dale played clips from the JT album including ‘Whenever I See Your Smiling Face’ and ‘Secret O’ Life’, his teenage lullaby during parental fights
- Pearl Jam — Played ‘Alive’ to help Carissa recognize the song
- Spin Doctors — Discussed ‘Two Princes’ as example of when Dale checked out of popular music in 1993
Quotes
I shan’t be myself right now. I shall not be myself right now.
Dale Dudley [00:01:27]
I have a broken brain. It’s all or nothing for me.
Dale Dudley [00:02:40]
I never thought people would be so angry that we’re successful.
Dale Dudley [00:04:38]
You couldn’t wait till Friday. Seriously, dude, you couldn’t just wait till Friday.
Dale Dudley [00:15:00]
I’m livid that somebody thinks I would ever try to do any harm to this radio station.
Dale Dudley [00:30:53]
Part 2: Jail or No Jail
Dale and the crew play ‘Jail or No Jail’ analyzing female teachers arrested for sexual relationships with students, with Dale arguing the laws are puritanical and ridiculous. They discuss Texas secession movements, criticize DA Rosemary Lehmberg for prosecuting a hash oil case despite her own DUI, and cover new Austin attractions (indoor shooting range and lingerie football). Dale ends with a ‘mini God Squad’ praising Pope Francis for demanding churches help the poor or pay taxes, and mocking Glenn Beck’s apocalyptic predictions.
Segments
- Show Opening and Rational Radio Promo [00:00:00] — Dale opens the show on Friday, mentions his new afternoon show ‘Rational Radio’ on KLBJ AM, and prepares to play ‘Jail or No Jail’ while mentioning ACL and Van Halen ticket giveaways.
- Jail or No Jail Setup [00:00:39] — Dale explains the politically incorrect ‘Jail or No Jail’ game where they judge female teachers arrested for relationships with students, acknowledging it’s wrong but noting the hypocrisy in how society treats these cases.
- Jail or No Jail: 42-Year-Old Mom [00:03:26] — Dale plays a news story about a 42-year-old married mother of three caught having sex with a high school football player in a car. The crew debates whether she should go to jail, with Dale arguing the laws are ridiculous.
- Texas Secession Movement [00:12:04] — Dale plays and mocks a news story about the Texas Nationalist Movement trying to get Texas to secede from the United States, with Dale calling them xenophobic and telling them to leave if they’re unhappy.
- Longhorn Slim Character [00:16:41] — Dale debuts a new character called ‘Longhorn Slim’ who gets Texas sayings wrong. The character is not well-received by Bob and the crew.
- Hash Oil Arrest Follow-Up [00:20:52] — Dale discusses a follow-up story about a 22-year-old woman facing felony charges for hash oil possession at ACL, criticizing DA Rosemary Lehmberg and the district attorney’s office for pursuing the case despite Lehmberg’s own DUI incident.
- McDud the Drug Dog Character [00:31:01] — Dale creates another character: McDud, the high drug-sniffing dog who is constantly stoned from eating the drugs he finds. The character makes anti-drug statements while obviously being high.
- Cool Stuff Coming to Austin: Indoor Shooting Range [00:36:08] — Dale announces a new 52,000 square foot indoor shooting range coming to South Austin with 37 rifle lanes, premium memberships, cigar room, and cafe service.
- Cool Stuff Coming to Austin: Legends Football [00:41:19] — Dale plays a news story about the Legends Football League (formerly lingerie football) coming to Cedar Park. The KXAN report features reporter David Scott showing photos to a 10-year-old boy, which the crew finds creepy and hypocritical given KXAN’s stance against sexualizing women.
- Mini God Squad: Pope Francis [00:48:44] — Dale praises Pope Francis for saying churches that don’t help the poor and sick should pay taxes, contrasting the Pope’s message with neo-Christian politicians.
- Mini God Squad: Glenn Beck Apocalypse Prediction [00:51:21] — Dale plays and mocks Glenn Beck predicting riots, political chaos, and assassinations in 2016 similar to 1968, calling him ‘Nostra Zookeeper’ and criticizing his fear-mongering.
Recurring Bits
- Jail or No Jail [00:00:39] — The crew plays the game judging whether female teachers arrested for sex with students should go to jail based on their appearance
- God Squad [00:48:44] — Dale does a ‘mini God Squad’ praising Pope Francis and mocking Glenn Beck’s apocalyptic predictions
Guests
- David (unnamed audience member) (other) [00:03:00] — Audience of One participant sitting in studio, Dale jokes about him being a potential killer
Quotes
My 401k doubled. How did yours do? The country’s in a mess.
Dale Dudley [00:13:32]
Then leave. That’s what you guys always said to us in 2003.
Dale Dudley [00:14:33]
The district attorney can drive the wrong way down 360 and keep her job.
Dale Dudley [00:24:04]
I believe whoever created us would not create us to punish us.
Dale Dudley [00:50:51]
Part 3: Jessie May Rocks It
Jessie May Peluso headlines this segment, joining the hosts for an extended, freewheeling conversation covering her upbringing in upstate New York, her views on marriage and kids, comedy touring with Doug Stanhope, and her stance on relationships and sexuality. The segment also includes a Donald Trump rally clip where an attendee calls Obama a Muslim, ‘Stuff We Got Wrong’ corrections from listeners, and Dale sharing a story about his wife discovering his Google searches in Budapest. The conversation is notably candid and sexually frank.
Segments
- Jessie May Introduction [00:00:04] — Dale introduces comedian Jessie May Peluso. They discover she’s from Utica/Rome, New York, near where Bob and Dale have connections. Jessie reveals her parents divorced when she was nine and her mom moved in the neighbor’s dad.
- Dale’s Diet and Brooklyn Heights [00:03:48] — Discussion of Dale’s weight loss via a keto-based diet called Last Diet ATX, and his love for Brooklyn Heights restaurant in Cedar Park. Dale mentions wanting them to comp his meals after all the free promotion.
- Daniel’s Italian Heritage Debate [00:06:00] — Daniel’s claim to be from ‘Sicilia’ (instead of Sicily) is mocked. Discussion of his focaccia bread (which he calls ‘fawazza’) that he makes with anchovies that no one else will eat.
- Marriage and Kids Philosophy [00:09:00] — Jessie May explains she’s 33, doesn’t want to get married or have kids, calling marriage ‘archaic.’ Dale discusses how his wife’s biological clock kicked in and they had a second child.
- Pornography and Relationships [00:13:00] — Candid discussion about masturbation, pornography in relationships, and Jessie’s progressive views that women should be grateful their men watch porn at home rather than cheating. Carissa and Dale’s wife are brought into the conversation.
- Animals Evolving Segment [00:22:00] — Dale plays clips of a cat saying ‘no more’ during a bath and a dog attacking a camera after being caught with toilet paper. Jessie is skeptical, comparing it to ghost shows where people hear what they want to hear.
- Trump Rally Clip [00:27:00] — Audio from a Trump rally in Rochester, New Hampshire where an attendee claims Obama is a Muslim and asks when they can ‘get rid of’ Muslims. Trump offers no correction or real answer, just says ‘we’re gonna be looking at that.’
- Sugar Daddy Website News [00:37:00] — Discussion of claims from sugardaddy.com that hundreds of Austin city government employees signed up using their work emails. Dale is skeptical, believing it’s just marketing.
- Budapest Google Search Story [00:39:00] — Dale tells the story of his trip to Budapest where he Googled information about sending drinks to women and hiring escorts. His wife discovered everything via iCloud syncing and confronted him mid-flight. Amanda calls in to discuss it.
- Stuff We Got Wrong [00:47:00] — Recurring segment where listeners correct errors from the week. Corrections include: Sliding Doors ending, Tony Roma’s vs Tony Romo’s, Dale pronouncing Lamar wrong, Carissa saying ‘I had got,’ and Basset hounds being French not German.
- Chuy’s Arrest Story [00:52:00] — Producer Chuy (Eric) reveals he was arrested in Taylor, Texas as a teenager. A cop let his drunk white friend go home but arrested Chuy for marijuana possession, claiming his pocket looked ‘messed up.’ The charge prevented him from getting federal student loans.
- Wrap-up with Jessie May [00:55:00] — Final banter with Jessie about her key tattoo, watching parents through keyholes, and how porn gives men false expectations about women. Dale promotes her shows at Cap City Comedy Club.
Recurring Bits
- Stuff We Got Wrong [00:47:00] — Weekly listener fact-checks. Corrections about Sliding Doors movie ending, pronunciation of Lamar, Basset hound origins, and more. Dale expresses frustration that it’s always his errors being corrected.
Guests
- Jessie May Peluso (comedian) [00:00:26] — Headlining Cap City Comedy Club this weekend, features for Doug Stanhope, from Utica/Rome New York area. Present throughout entire segment, very engaged in conversation about relationships, marriage, pornography, and comedy.
Callers
- Amanda (Dale’s wife) (regular) [00:45:00] — Called in regarding Dale’s Budapest trip and Google search incident Confirmed the story about catching Dale via iCloud, called him pathetic for having no game, joked about him crying during sex. Light-hearted but pointed conversation.
Quotes
You got a ring around your finger I’m not too sure about.
Jessie May Peluso [00:01:30]
If your guy is watching porn, thank him he’s not out banging some other girl.
Jessie May Peluso [00:14:00]
Don’t you feel this is like the American Idol of politics?
Jessie May Peluso [00:29:00]
His whole stance is founded on racism.
Jessie May Peluso [00:35:00]
I found out. I told you don’t let me find out. And I found out.
Amanda [00:43:00]
As a white guy, if you can’t make it in America, you just don’t know how to do things.
Jessie May Peluso [00:53:00]