Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Monday, September 26, 2016
This Show
Part 1: RIP Arnold Palmer and sideshow talk
The show opens with Dale discussing the Cowboys’ win and Dak Prescott’s strong performance, sparking debate about a potential quarterback controversy with Tony Romo. The hosts pay tribute to Arnold Palmer, who passed away, discussing his impact on golf and the drink named after him. A major segment focuses on ongoing frustrations with the podcast/Sideshow support system, with Carissa feeling overwhelmed by listener emails and Dale urging them to escalate problems to management rather than complaining. The show also covers Animal Cavalcade stories and ends with awkward on-air discussion of Carissa’s ex-boyfriend apparently having a new girlfriend based on social media posts.
Segments
- Show Open [00:00:00] — Standard show introduction with Dale, Bob, Matt, Daniel Gallo, and Carissa Jade announced.
- Cowboys Win Discussion [00:01:30] — Dale talks about Dak Prescott’s performance against the Bears and the potential Tony Romo controversy if Prescott keeps winning.
- Weekend Activities [00:04:18] — Bob describes working at his dad’s ranch, breaking equipment. Dale discusses his son’s flag football game.
- Daily Fantasy Sports Rant [00:07:12] — Dale complains about losing at Daily Fantasy being a misdemeanor in Texas while the lottery is legal, despite DraftKings and FanDuel being challenged in court.
- Arnold Palmer Tribute [00:08:50] — Discussion of Arnold Palmer’s death, his impact on golf, endorsement deals, and the drink named after him.
- Australia Continental Drift [00:14:05] — Dale brings in a story about Australia moving faster than GPS can track due to tectonic plate movement.
- Sideshow Support Issues Erupt [00:16:32] — Major segment where Dale criticizes Carissa and Daniel for not escalating problems to management. Carissa threw listener Doug Pilcher under the bus by naming him when asked who complained, leading to awkward clarifications.
- Football Photographer Gets Hit [00:26:30] — Dale shows video of Auburn game photographer getting knocked out by a kickoff while on her knees trying to catch it.
- Animal Cavalcade [00:30:45] — Stories including: German Shepherd Ginger escaping from shelter, cats potentially causing mental illness via T. gondii parasite, 63 cats rescued from one Austin rental home, and a dog that accidentally stabbed its owner with a knife.
- Carissa’s Ex Has New Girlfriend [00:41:47] — Awkward on-air discussion after Dale and Bob saw social media posts suggesting Carissa’s ex-boyfriend has a new girlfriend. Bob plays ‘Heart of the Matter’ by Don Henley while Carissa insists she’s happy for him.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:16:32] — Extended discussion about technical issues with the Sideshow podcast subscription system and listener complaints about it not working
- Animal Cavalcade [00:30:45] — Multiple animal stories including escaping dogs, cats causing mental illness, cat hoarding, and a dog accidentally stabbing its owner
Quotes
If this kid continues to play, it’s gonna be a real controversy
Dale Dudley [00:02:00]
Millennials, you’re the worst. The world is going to fall apart
Dale Dudley [00:24:13]
Why don’t you pack up your earbuds and just Pickler right off, my friend
Bob Fonseca [00:26:01]
Part 2: uplifting songs and Ted Cruz_ WACK
The hosts spend a large portion of the show discussing Carissa’s ex-boyfriend appearing in romantic photos on Facebook with his new girlfriend. The conversation spirals into confusion over which tequila company representative should be scheduled as a guest. Later, Dale and Bob discuss scientific findings about crushes in relationships, and Dale condemns Ted Cruz for endorsing Trump after Trump attacked Cruz’s family. The show closes with a giveaway and discussion of ‘uplifting songs’ determined by science.
Segments
- Carissa’s ex on social media [00:00:05] — Dale, Bob, and Matt discuss photos of Carissa’s ex-boyfriend with his new girlfriend that appeared in all their Facebook feeds. Carissa insists she’s fine with it, but the hosts keep bringing it up.
- iPhone headphone jack prank [00:02:34] — Dale discusses a viral YouTube video that tricked iPhone 7 owners into drilling holes into their phones to create a headphone jack, destroying the devices.
- Tequila company booking confusion [00:07:05] — Extended confusion over scheduling a tequila company visit, with multiple representatives texting and emailing different people. Daniel tries to sort out whether Chris Kane or Scott or Matt from the marketing agency should come in.
- Wedding no-shows brought up [00:16:17] — Daniel jokes (or seriously complains) that Bob and his wife were the only two no-shows at his wedding of 120 people, claiming they had to work.
- Study on crushes in relationships [00:25:04] — Dale reads a study finding 70% of women in relationships admit to having crushes on other people. He relates it to finding his wife’s ‘industrial strength’ device near the bed.
- Donna Dukes retirement [00:32:55] — Brief mention that Representative Donna Dukes is retiring citing medical issues, with hosts noting she ‘may have ripped off the state of Texas.’
- Presidential debate preview [00:33:39] — Discussion of the first Clinton-Trump debate happening that night, expected to draw 100 million viewers like a Super Bowl.
- Ted Cruz endorses Trump [00:36:39] — Dale calls Ted Cruz ‘the wimpiest cowardly spineless human being in America’ for endorsing Trump after Trump attacked his wife and accused his father of murder. Extended audio clips of Cruz explaining his decision.
- Top 10 uplifting songs [00:46:51] — The hosts go through a list of the 10 most uplifting songs according to a British study, with debate about the Beach Boys, Billy Joel, and Queen.
- AI-written Beatles song [00:55:47] — They play ‘Daddy’s Car,’ a song written by artificial intelligence in the style of the Beatles. The hosts debate whether it sounds more like the Beach Boys or yacht rock.
Guests
- Chris Kane (other) [00:07:05] — Tequila 512 representative being scheduled to come in, causing booking confusion
Callers
- Damien [00:18:41] — Called about Carissa’s ex and suggested getting a sketch artist to draw him from the clues they have Bob praised it as a ‘great show idea’ to have a sketch artist create a composite from descriptions
Music
- Katrina and the Waves — Walking on Sunshine discussed as #10 uplifting song, Bob mentions knowing bass player from high school
- Gloria Gaynor — I Will Survive discussed, Dale says it was ruined because it’s Dr. Laura’s theme song
- Bon Jovi — Livin’ on a Prayer as #8 uplifting song
- Cyndi Lauper — Girls Just Want to Have Fun as #7
- Billy Joel — Uptown Girl as #5, Dale discusses hating it when innocent man came out
- Beach Boys — Good Vibrations as #3, leads to argument about the Beach Boys
- Queen — Don’t Stop Me Now as #1 most uplifting song
- AI-generated Beatles song — Daddy’s Car played, artificial intelligence composed in Beatles style
Quotes
The wimpiest cowardly spineless human being in America is now officially Ted Cruz
Dale Dudley [00:39:29]
I’m fine. I’m actually really happy right now and I want him to be happy
Carissa Jade [00:00:50]
Part 3: Trump and other clowns
The final part of the show covers a wide range of topics, starting with discussion of George Harrison’s ‘When We Was Fab’ and Beatles nostalgia. The bulk of the segment focuses on two main topics: a transgender bathroom controversy in Dripping Springs involving Jonathan Sainz of Texas Values (who previously backed out of debating Dale), and the ‘creepy clown’ phenomenon sweeping through Southern states. The hosts play multiple news clips about clown sightings in Mississippi, Tennessee, and other states, finding the panic both amusing and absurd. They also discuss the upcoming presidential debate between Trump and Clinton, synthetic alcohol research, and various other topics. Bob shares a story about searching for ‘Frosty Little, the world’s most famous clown’ on a circus train in the 1980s.
Segments
- Beatles discussion [00:00:03] — The hosts discuss George Harrison’s ‘When We Was Fab’ and artificial intelligence-generated Beatles music. Dale argues that Harrison deserves credit for the ‘bed’ of Beatles songs.
- Matt Damon time traveler [00:03:37] — Dale shows photos suggesting Matt Damon appeared at a wedding in 1961, sparking discussion about time travel and ancestry research.
- Dripping Springs transgender bathroom story [00:07:01] — The hosts play and react to a news story about a third-grader using a bathroom at Walnut Springs Elementary. Dale vehemently criticizes Jonathan Sainz of Texas Values for inserting himself into the controversy, noting Sainz previously refused to debate him on air.
- Hangover-free alcohol research [00:16:01] — Dale discusses NPR interview about ‘Alka-Synth,’ synthetic alcohol that mimics positive effects without hangovers or liver damage. The researcher predicts it will replace traditional alcohol by 2050.
- NASA vs astrology [00:20:28] — Discussion of NASA’s statement that astrology isn’t real and they didn’t change zodiac signs. Dale admits to buying astrology scrolls in Lubbock to figure out if a girlfriend would take him back.
- Surgery horror story [00:27:00] — Dale shares a story from Macedonia about a woman whose colon was mistakenly attached to her vagina during surgery.
- Clown sightings begin [00:27:27] — The hosts start playing news clips about creepy clown sightings in Tennessee and Mississippi, finding the phenomenon both hilarious and absurd.
- Bob’s circus train story [00:33:54] — Bob tells the story of searching for ‘Frosty Little, the world’s most famous clown’ on a circus train at 6am in the 1980s, and later taking a clown to lunch at the Foothills where no waiter would serve them.
- Extended clown news coverage [00:44:56] — The hosts play multiple news clips from Mississippi stations about clown sightings, arrests, school lockdowns, and public panic. They find the coverage increasingly absurd.
- Presidential debate predictions [00:52:32] — Discussion of the upcoming Trump-Clinton debate. Matt argues there’s no way Trump can lose because his supporters will believe him regardless of performance, and any outcome can be spun as a win.
Callers
- Zach [00:19:20] — Asked about drinking and driving with Alka-Synth synthetic alcohol Dale confirmed yes, you’d still be impaired and could be arrested
- Connie [00:34:05] — Mentioned seeing news about an armed robbery by someone in a clown mask Brief call, Dale confirmed the story
- Corey (Charleston, South Carolina) [00:34:37] — Called from South Carolina to report many clown sightings in the area Made joke about government documents proving clowns exist, said he misses Austin
- Austin [00:52:12] — Suggested getting social media to send clowns to the presidential debate Matt joked there would already be two clowns on stage
Music
- George Harrison — Discussed ‘When We Was Fab’ as most Beatle-esque post-Beatles song
Quotes
You’re a coward. You won’t come in here and talk to me.
Dale Dudley [00:08:54]
Here at NASA, we study astronomy, not astrology, which is a master class on shade.
Dale Dudley [00:21:18]
There’s no way he can lose. If it’s a draw, Trump wins.
Matt Bearden [00:54:04]