Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, September 6, 2016
This Show
Part 1: Goodbye to a Legend
Dale pays tribute to radio legend Jim Pruitt of Stevens and Pruitt, who passed away over Labor Day weekend. The hosts discuss the film festival screenings from the previous nights, with Dale explaining how experiencing the films fresh as a spectator made him appreciate them more. The show features tangents on aging, time perception, prison toilet tests, and the hosts’ Labor Day weekend activities.
Segments
- Show open and Longhorn football talk [00:00:01] — Bob and Matt discuss Texas beating Notre Dame in Sunday night’s game. Dale mentions family illness and early DNA test results.
- Film festival debrief begins [00:06:17] — Dale explains why he skipped the second screening and shares his changed perspective on judging vs. watching the films as a spectator.
- Jim Pruitt tribute [00:21:07] — Dale announces the death of radio DJ Jim Pruitt from Stevens and Pruitt, sharing how influential they were to him early in his career.
- Stevens and Pruitt archival footage [00:23:21] — The hosts watch and discuss 1980s news footage and air checks of Stevens and Pruitt, marveling at their success and production style.
- Animal Cavalcade and Fast Food Fanatic teases [00:27:37] — Dale previews upcoming segments and continues discussing old radio production techniques.
- Why time moves faster as you age [00:33:58] — Dale reads and discusses scientific theories about time perception, metabolism, and memory formation as people age.
- Prison toilet tests [00:43:04] — The crew watches videos of industrial prison toilets being tested with golf balls, peeps, donuts, and other objects, fascinated by their power.
Recurring Bits
- Animal Cavalcade [00:27:37] — Teased for later in the show
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:27:37] — Teased for later, with mention of gummy bear video
- Drone Corner [00:29:09] — Segment featuring girl destroying drone with golf ball
Quotes
From now on, I don’t want to be a judge. I really enjoyed it a lot more as a spectator.
Dale Dudley [00:10:56]
I would drive west towards Dallas and pull over to listen to Stevens and Pruitt.
Dale Dudley [00:22:45]
Our goal has always been to make people laugh, to entertain them, to keep them listening.
Jim Pruitt (archival) [00:24:58]
Part 2: Family
Dale discovers through his sister’s Ancestry.com DNA test that the family has a previously unknown first cousin named Dottie from Monahans, Texas, leading to speculation about which of Dale’s uncles (Pat or Leon) may have fathered her. The hosts discuss the revelation at length, look her up on Facebook, and debate whether Dale’s father might also have a secret child. The show also features Fast Food Fanatic with bacon-wrapped foods, a disturbing gummy bear manufacturing video, and Animal Cavalcade segments.
Segments
- Texas Lottery promo and prison toilet discussion [00:00:00] — Show returns from break with Texas Lottery sponsorship message, continuing discussion about what can be flushed down a prison toilet.
- TV and movie recommendations [00:00:51] — Dale recommends HBO’s ‘The Night Of’ and discusses various streaming shows including Outlander and Peaky Blinders.
- Dale’s family DNA discovery [00:09:00] — Dale reveals his sister found a previously unknown first cousin through Ancestry.com, launching a long discussion about family secrets.
- Speed dating promo for tomorrow’s show [00:33:02] — Discussion of OnSpeedDating.com appearance scheduled for the 8 o’clock hour tomorrow, with concerns about whether Chuy will actually show up.
- Fast Food Fanatic – bacon-wrapped foods [00:38:00] — Segment showcasing 17 different bacon-wrapped food items from BuzzFeed, including bacon-wrapped meatloaf, scallops, and cinnamon rolls.
- Brisket health benefits [00:46:38] — Discussion of Texas A&M research claiming beef brisket has health benefits, including oleic acid that regulates cholesterol.
- Gummy bear manufacturing video [00:47:30] — Disturbing video showing how gummy bears are made from rendered pig parts and gelatin, running in reverse chronologically.
- Animal Cavalcade [00:50:00] — Various animal videos including a two-legged piglet, a soccer-loving dog, and a mermaid video that ends disturbingly.
Recurring Bits
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:38:00] — Bacon-wrapped foods from BuzzFeed, Daniel’s BBQ trip to Lexington discussed
- Animal Cavalcade [00:50:00] — Two-legged piglet, soccer-loving dog, great white shark nursery, disturbing mermaid video
Callers
- unnamed [00:31:54] — Adopted woman afraid to use Ancestry.com because it would reveal her birth mother’s secret Bob advises her to live her own life and not worry about someone else’s mistake
- unnamed [00:33:02] — Suggests Dale look through pictures to see if Wanda Wade wore pleated jeans Brief joke about pleated jeans, call ends quickly
Quotes
Someone had a baby that nobody knew about.
Dale Dudley [00:13:00]
One of my uncles was loaded, so there’s money out there.
Dale Dudley [00:16:21]
My dad had Wanda Wade up against the sink.
Dale Dudley [00:28:00]
I used to eat raw bacon all the time. I also used to have worms all the time.
Dale Dudley [00:41:00]
Part 3: Ghost Everything
The final part of the September 6, 2016 show wanders through various topics: Dale promotes the film festival voting and upcoming events, the crew watches and mocks ghost-hunting shows (including ‘Queer Ghost Hunters’ and ‘Hollywood Medium’), they analyze Billboard charts trying to find Barbra Streisand’s album, discuss K-pop videos, debate a list of ’61 songs to make you feel better when sad,’ and Dale mentions he has a meeting with bosses and a doctor’s appointment. Matt announces his ‘Punch’ comedy show is returning, and Carissa promotes her hip-hop dance class.
Segments
- Film Festival and Upcoming Events [00:00:41] — Dale thanks listeners for film festival submissions, announces online voting for a $500 prize, and promotes upcoming events including an election night party, possible Halloween podcast, and the 2017 comedy cruise (PVT4you.com).
- Matt’s Punch Comedy Show Returns [00:02:36] — Matt announces the return of his ‘Punch’ comedy show at Cap City Comedy Club after a two-year hiatus, starting next Tuesday with Brian Garr, Kath Barbadaro, Mike McRae, and Chris Cubis.
- Queer Ghost Hunters Web Series [00:03:54] — Dale introduces and plays clips from ‘Queer Ghost Hunters,’ a web series about LGBTQ ghost hunters looking for closeted spirits, particularly targeting lesbian nuns. The crew debates whether it’s real or a spoof.
- Hollywood Medium with Corey Feldman [00:11:17] — The show plays extended clips from ‘Hollywood Medium’ featuring a young psychic doing a reading for Corey Feldman, claiming to contact his deceased friend Corey Haim and making vague statements about abuse in Hollywood. The crew is skeptical throughout.
- College Football Talk [00:24:00] — Brief discussion of Texas football being ranked #9-11 in various college football polls, with the hosts cautiously optimistic about the season ahead.
- Barbra Streisand Chart Hunt [00:28:00] — Dale tries to verify a New York Times claim that Barbra Streisand has the #1 album. The crew searches Billboard charts extensively but cannot find her anywhere, eventually discovering she was #1 on the Billboard 200 in August but has since fallen off.
- K-pop Videos and Song of the Summer [00:33:00] — The crew explores K-pop videos (Wonder Girls, PSY’s ‘Gangnam Style’), discusses the restrictive lifestyle of K-pop stars, and debates what the actual ‘song of the summer’ is, with Drake’s ‘One Dance’ appearing at the top.
- 61 Songs That Make You Feel Better [00:41:00] — Dale presents a viral list of ’61 songs to make you feel better when you’re sad.’ The crew debates whether sad-sounding songs in minor keys actually help, discusses specific tracks including ‘Ooh Child’ by the Five Stairsteps, and Dale advocates for the Eagles’ ‘Get Over It.’
- Randy Couture Giveaway and Show Wrap [00:53:00] — Daniel announces MMA legend Randy Couture will be in studio Thursday, with a ticket giveaway. Dale mentions having meetings with bosses and a doctor’s appointment (Dr. Shaw). Matt and Carissa promote their respective shows as the segment ends.
Music
- The Five Stairsteps — Discussed and watched ‘Ooh Child’ Soul Train performance as part of ‘feel-good songs’ segment
Quotes
I don’t see any difference between that and charlatan preachers like Robert Tilton
Matt Bearden [00:10:29]
You’re the oldest? All right, well you know when somebody your sibling is you look up to him
Dale Dudley [00:29:02]
If you’re selling Twinkies and the economy goes bad, you don’t take the filling out
Dale Dudley [00:55:05]