Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, October 13, 2016
This Show
Part 1: Pity Party
Dale opens the show ranting about contract negotiations with the station, discussing perks like working from home, parking spaces, and office space. The conversation spirals through topics including Trump accusers, sleepless nights reading political posts on Facebook, and family conflicts over politics. Carissa has an emotional breakdown on-air about financial stress, working long hours but unable to afford basic things like haircuts and jazz shoes, leading to extensive discussion and advice from the hosts.
Segments
- Show open and intro [00:00:07] — Bob does the standard show introduction, bringing on Dale with his typical fanfare.
- Bob Dylan Nobel Prize [00:01:21] — Brief discussion about Bob Dylan winning the Nobel Prize for literature.
- Nobody listens to Dale [00:02:42] — Dale proves the cast doesn’t listen to him by listing things he negotiated in his contract, then slipping in fake items like catering and coffee – only Bob noticed when ‘coffee’ was mentioned.
- Contract negotiation saga [00:03:29] — Dale discusses ongoing contract talks with the station, including battles over small perks like a private parking space, office space, and doing his AM show from home.
- Agent stories [00:04:45] — Dale recounts talking to radio agents, particularly one who represents Bobby Bones and Danny Bonaduce, who kept emphasizing he was gay and made Dale feel simultaneously courted and uncertain.
- Trump accusers discussion [00:12:11] — Dale talks about four new women accusing Trump of sexual assault or unwanted kissing, including an elderly woman from a first-class flight.
- Insomnia and Crystal Light conspiracy [00:13:17] — Dale couldn’t sleep, convinced himself Amanda gave him caffeinated Crystal Light instead of regular, went through the trash looking for the packet to prove it.
- Facebook political argument [00:14:49] — Dale spent the night reading a rambling pro-Trump post from someone in Leander, accidentally hit the angry emoji, got into a back-and-forth with a stranger, couldn’t stop himself from wanting to reply.
- CJ Morgan missing from show [00:27:12] — Dale reveals CJ (referred to as ‘the Captain’) has been told by Chase not to fight on the show and has been so angry about the voting discussion he hasn’t listened all week.
- Daniel Gallo is a genius [00:29:48] — Dale defends Daniel’s voter registration confusion, saying he’s actually a genius for reading the form literally when it asked if he ‘will be 18 on or before election day’ – technically neither applied.
- Carissa’s breakdown [00:33:13] — Carissa comes in wrapped in a blanket, crying. She’s working 13-14 hour days but can’t afford basic things like haircuts ($60) or jazz shoes. The hosts offer money and advice.
- Dale’s motivational speech [00:40:05] — Dale tells the story of nearly losing his job in 2010, getting his real estate license as backup, and tells Carissa she needs a long-term plan and can’t just wallow – working in radio doesn’t mean she can’t pursue other opportunities.
- The music director story [00:43:07] — Dale recounts being jealous of music director Loris Low getting to travel to see bands in the ’80s when he was ‘the morning guy.’ His boss told him to quit and become a music director if he wanted those perks.
Callers
- unnamed [00:21:47] — Suggested a contest for how many Trump accusers will come forward by election day, guessed 22 Dale thanked him but said that’s not what they were talking about right then
Quotes
I’m the morning guy who does mornings in the morning before the sunrise
Dale Dudley [00:02:48]
We don’t care that he’s crude… we don’t care that he tried some businesses that didn’t work out
Dale Dudley [00:18:49]
Wallowing in it is never a solution
Dale Dudley [00:42:35]
Part 2: Trump Dump
This segment features an extended ‘Trump Dump’ political discussion covering sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump, with the hosts analyzing various accusers’ stories, Rush Limbaugh’s controversial ‘rape police’ comments, and debates about Bill Clinton’s relevance to the election. The segment also includes PopCop celebrity news and ends with a video discussion about a young man wearing a Sons of Anarchy motorcycle vest being confronted by a real biker.
Segments
- Sideshow and Comedy Cruise Promos [00:00:00] — Dale promotes the upcoming live Sideshow podcast at Cap City Comedy Club in mid-December and the Comedy Cruise in summer, encouraging listeners to book early.
- PopCop [00:01:24] — Matt Bearden delivers celebrity news including Paul Simon’s 75th birthday, Corey Feldman’s sobriety claims, Nancy Grace walking out of an interview, and jokes about various celebrities.
- Social Media Argument with Cousin [00:06:29] — Dale discusses needing to be ‘talked down’ from responding to his cousin’s pro-Trump Facebook post, ultimately writing a lengthy rebuttal before unfollowing her.
- Trump Dump Begins [00:15:13] — The hosts dive into extensive Trump election coverage, starting with multiple women accusing Trump of inappropriate sexual contact.
- Airplane Assault Allegation [00:17:00] — Discussion of a woman who claims Trump assaulted her on a first-class flight in the 1970s, with debate about what constitutes assault.
- Miss Utah and Other Accusers [00:20:35] — Coverage of additional accusers including Temple Taggart (Miss Utah) and Natasha Stoinov, with hosts debating which allegations seem credible.
- Rush Limbaugh’s ‘Rape Police’ Comments [00:31:54] — The hosts play and dissect Rush Limbaugh’s controversial segment where he dismisses sexual assault concerns as the left calling ‘the rape police’ when there’s no consent.
- Alex Jones T-Shirt Scheme [00:40:59] — Dale describes Alex Jones’s marketing genius: offering $5,000 to anyone who wears a ‘Bill Clinton Rapist’ shirt at a Hillary rally, then selling those shirts for $34 on his website.
- Jeffrey Lord vs Anderson Cooper [00:43:05] — Discussion of CNN pundit Jeffrey Lord trying to deflect Trump allegations by bringing up Juanita Broaddrick and Bill Clinton, with the hosts debating relevance.
- Sons of Anarchy Vest Confrontation [00:49:21] — The hosts watch and discuss a video of a real motorcycle club member confronting a young man wearing a Sons of Anarchy cut, explaining motorcycle club culture and the seriousness of wearing patches you haven’t earned.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:01:24] — Matt Bearden delivers celebrity news as PopCop character, including jokes about Paul Simon, Nancy Grace, Rod Stewart’s knighthood, and others
- Trump Dump [00:15:13] — Extended political segment covering Trump sexual assault allegations, Rush Limbaugh controversy, Bill Clinton accusations, and election analysis
- The Sideshow [00:00:00] — Dale promotes the live Sideshow podcast at Cap City Comedy Club scheduled for mid-December
Callers
- Mike [00:47:01] — Attempted joke about being a ‘Trump survivor’ that fell flat Dale edited the call out of the podcast version to save the caller from embarrassment, calling it ‘horrifically unfunny’ but not dirty
- unnamed [00:49:21] — Called about Movies Magazine editor Tim Leak being fired for sexual misconduct Dale was dismissive, saying no one cares about a blogger getting fired, though the caller insisted it was relevant to the Trump discussion
- unnamed [01:00:05] — Called to support Dale’s explanation of motorcycle club culture regarding the Sons of Anarchy vest video Brief call agreeing that the biker in the video was actually helping the young man out by warning him
Quotes
If the left senses a crime, well then here come the police. That’s how it works.
Dale Dudley [00:35:35]
Bill Clinton’s probably a rapist. What does that have to do with this election?
Dale Dudley [00:45:23]
Part 3: Jeff Nichols _Loving
Jeff Nichols, director of the film ‘Loving’, visits the studio to discuss his career and his latest film about the landmark Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court case. The conversation covers his writing process, career trajectory from Arkansas to directing major films like ‘Mud’ with Matthew McConaughey, and his upcoming sci-fi project ‘Alien Nation’ with Fox. The segment also includes Dale’s reflections on race and a contest matching Texas towns to custom ‘My Hometown’ jingles, which Dale wins.
Segments
- Jeff Nichols Interview Begins [00:00:00] — Dale introduces director Jeff Nichols and discusses his birthday coinciding with Dale’s late brother. They begin talking about Jeff’s film ‘Loving’ and his career path.
- Filmmaking Career Discussion [00:02:56] — Jeff discusses how he started making films in Arkansas, wrote and directed ‘Shotgun Stories’, and built his career without going to LA initially.
- Working with Matthew McConaughey [00:07:00] — Jeff explains how he got Matthew McConaughey for ‘Mud’, including calling him directly through their shared agency and meeting in Austin.
- Loving Film Details [00:10:14] — Discussion of the Loving v. Virginia case, the characters Richard and Mildred Loving, and Jeff’s research using documentary footage.
- Alien Nation Project [00:14:00] — Jeff reveals his deal with Fox to make a new ‘Alien Nation’ film, his first studio development project with a potential trilogy.
- Election Discussion [00:19:00] — After Jeff leaves, the hosts discuss the 2016 election, social media’s impact on political discourse, and Trump allegations.
- My Hometown Contest [00:26:00] — Daniel runs a contest matching custom Texas town jingles to cities including Fort Worth, Bryan-College Station, Midland, Del Rio, and Brownwood.
- Creating Austin Jingle [00:45:00] — The hosts improvise their own ‘My Hometown’ jingle about Austin, making jokes about local issues and personalities.
- Show Wrap and Flood Relief [00:54:00] — Dale promotes C3 and Tito’s Vodka flood relief drive collecting supplies for an 18-wheeler at Hope Family Thrift Store.
Guests
- Jeff Nichols (expert) [00:00:00] — Film director promoting ‘Loving’ at Austin Film Festival, discussed his career, writing process, and upcoming ‘Alien Nation’ project
Callers
- Matt (Cadillac Matt) (regular) [00:34:38] — My Hometown jingle contest – picked Dale Won three-day F1 grandstand passes after Dale correctly matched the most hometown jingles
- Anoush [00:35:03] — My Hometown jingle contest – picked Bob Did not win; Bob came in second place in the contest
- Dan [00:35:54] — My Hometown jingle contest – picked Matt Bearden Did not win; Matt Bearden came in third place
Quotes
I think about dialogue the same way as I think about action in a script
Jeff Nichols [00:04:09]
It’s really easy to forget that people are at the center of all these debates
Jeff Nichols [00:13:43]
It’s astounding to me how ignorant I’ve been my entire life
Dale Dudley [00:13:00]