Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, October 14, 2016
This Show
Part 1: White People Problems and Kinky Friedman talk
Dale opens the final Friday show discussing election coverage concerns and Trump rallies turning violent toward press. The crew does a mix of fast food and animal cavalcade stories, including a girl scalped by a Ferris wheel in India and a new ‘Jew Boy Burgers’ food truck. A caller prompts Dale to rant about past guest Kinky Friedman, who he calls boring and rude. Carissa’s emotional state becomes a running theme, with Dale admitting his wife texted criticism during the show that started a fight at home.
Segments
- Show open and parking lot politics [00:00:30] — Matt opens the show. Dale notices a political debate/conference happening in the station parking lot with Republicans including Matthew Dowd. He’s frustrated by election coverage and Trump’s attacks on the press.
- Mark Caesar and fairness doctrine discussion [00:03:50] — Crew discusses program director Mark Caesar’s dress style and his conservative programming rules. Dale rants about Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and the end of the fairness doctrine creating ‘entertainment media’ that people mistake for news.
- Carissa’s emotional day / ‘white people problems’ [00:14:14] — Dale confronts Carissa about crying all day yesterday over minor issues he calls ‘white people problems.’ He floats an off-air theory about her emotional state that he doesn’t share with listeners.
- Dale’s wife texts during show, starts fight [00:15:58] — Dale reveals his wife Amanda texted him during the show criticizing the Carissa segment as boring. He got angry at her for programming the show, his biggest pet peeve. She’s currently doing Tony Robbins-style self-help training.
- Matthew McConaughey urinal encounter [00:24:44] — Dale recounts meeting Matthew McConaughey at urinals and asking him to be on the show. McConaughey’s response: ‘First thing you hear in the morning you think about it all day long.’
- Austin song parody [00:27:16] — Dale performs an extended parody song about Austin to the tune of a 1950s city song, riffing on local topics including the unfinished toll road, Lance Armstrong, homeless issues, UT football, and the show itself.
- Fast Food Fanatic / Animal Cavalcade mashup begins [00:31:43] — The crew begins alternating between animal stories and food stories. First up: a girl in India scalped by a Ferris wheel while taking a selfie. Dale questions safety of pop-up carnivals.
- Jew Boy Burgers food truck [00:37:28] — Dale discusses a new Austin food truck called Jew Boy Burgers opening on Burnet Road, featuring Jewish-Tex-Mex fusion. The crew debates whether the Anti-Defamation League will object despite it being run by Jewish owners.
- Opera-singing dog and Little Red story [00:39:29] — Crew watches video of golden retriever singing opera. Dale tells story about his grandmother’s dog Little Red, which his brother had put to sleep after the grandparents died.
- Caller prompts Kinky Friedman rant [00:42:33] — Caller Tina asks why they didn’t mention Kinky Friedman when discussing Jew Boy Burgers. Dale launches into extended criticism of Kinky as boring, rude, and having turned a lit cigar interview into a Sarah Palin defense. Says he’s never been funny on radio despite being a good writer.
- Newt Gingrich interview regret and movie 13 recommendation [00:46:23] — Dale says he’s ashamed he didn’t confront boring guests like Kinky. Mentions doing a straight interview with Newt Gingrich instead of asking about cheating on his dying wife. Recommends Netflix documentary ’13’ about racial justice, says even Gingrich redeems himself in it.
Guests
- Steve Ranazzisi (comedian) [00:09:34] — Mentioned as coming in later today; comedian who admitted lying about being at 9/11
- Funniest person watch representatives (other) [00:09:49] — Mentioned as coming on the show, Dale admits he didn’t watch last night
Callers
- Tina [00:42:33] — Asked why they didn’t mention Kinky Friedman when discussing Jew Boy Burgers food truck Triggered Dale’s extended rant about Kinky being boring, rude, and never funny on the show despite multiple bookings
- unnamed (guy wants to rip apart show) [00:06:29] — Mentioned in screen notes as wanting to ‘rip apart the Dudley and Bob show’ but not actually put on air Dale mocked the ambition – ‘you got a best three or four of us’
Text Line
- [00:16:04] Dale’s wife Amanda texted during the show saying the Carissa emotional segment was boring and they should get out of it — read by Dale Dudley Started a fight between Dale and his wife at home. Dale was furious that she tried to program the show, his biggest pet peeve. Became a recurring theme through the segment as he explained her Tony Robbins training and positive thinking phase.
Quotes
Real news just exposes facts.
Dale Dudley [00:06:51]
You had white people problems. You didn’t have cancer, a dead baby, or have to put your dog down.
Dale Dudley [00:14:47]
Matthew said: first thing you hear in the morning you think about it all day long.
Dale Dudley [00:24:54]
We’re the goddang moneymaker for this place.
Dale Dudley [00:32:33]
Part 2: Fast Food Cavalcade and Tradeo
This part opens with Fast Food Fanatic and Animal Cavalcade segments, then pivots to a deeply personal discussion when Dale shares his childhood sexual abuse after discussing Trump accusers on the AM station. The show becomes emotional as Dale explains why victims don’t come forward immediately, then shifts to political coverage including Nancy Grace walking out of a radio interview, and ends with an F1 ticket giveaway. The tone fluctuates wildly from comedy to serious personal revelation to political commentary.
Segments
- Fast Food Fanatic – Little Caesars Brisket Pizza [00:00:00] — Discussion of Little Caesars smokehouse pizza with brisket, debate over beef toppings on pizza, and whether to add jalapeños.
- Animal Cavalcade – Bulls Die Head-Butting [00:02:43] — Dale shows video of two bulls hitting heads and both dying instantly. Carissa is disturbed, Dale defends showing it.
- Chipotle Free Burrito Hack [00:03:48] — Discussion of Chipotle promotion requiring watching a film and playing a memory game for a free burrito. Not really a ‘hack’ but an ad campaign.
- Dog Thrown Off Cliff Story [00:05:29] — Dale mentions disturbing video of California driver throwing dog off cliff but doesn’t show it. The dog survived and was rescued.
- Big Sweep – Cactus Pryor Studio Renamed [00:06:52] — Dale addresses the Cactus Pryor Studio being renamed the Dell Music Lounge, suggests compromise name. Discussion of studio naming and Gary Weaver Studio joke.
- Dale’s Personal Disclosure on Sexual Abuse [00:10:36] — Dale becomes very serious, discusses doing a show on the AM station about women sharing sexual assault stories, then reveals his own childhood sexual abuse at ages 7 and 11, explaining why victims don’t come forward immediately.
- Brother Louie – Louie Gohmert Clips [00:21:01] — New segment playing clips of Texas congressman Louie Gohmert making controversial statements about hate crimes and linking homosexuality to child abuse.
- Caller John on Jasper Incident [00:28:13] — Caller John from East Texas area clarifies the James Byrd Jr. dragging death, claims it was a drug deal gone wrong, not purely a hate crime.
- Caller Cindy on Corsicana Fruitcake [00:29:19] — Caller Cindy shares memories of Collins Street Bakery fruitcakes. Dale and Cindy bond over having mothers from Corsicana who sent fruitcakes no one ate.
- Nancy Grace Interview Walkout [00:32:01] — Extended play of Nancy Grace walking out of Jim Norton and Sam Roberts interview after being confronted about exploiting dead children with hashtags like ‘pot and tots’ and ‘baby in a dryer.’
- Mopac Toll Lane Opening [00:42:21] — Brief mention of Mopac toll road section opening. Bob promotes his HEB appearance at Parmer and North Mopac sponsored by Coors.
- Louisiana Parish President Apology [00:44:05] — Mike Yenni’s televised apology for sending inappropriate texts to 17-year-old boy. Discussion reveals details about designer underwear and meeting in bathroom.
- Trump ‘Look at Her’ Comments [00:50:38] — Analysis of Trump saying ‘look at her’ about People Magazine writer who accused him of assault, and Trump surrogate’s defense that he meant ‘look at her story.’
- Anti-Trump Heat-Activated Shirt [00:55:04] — Mexican brewery creates shirts that say ‘I support Donald’ but reveal anti-Trump message in Spanish when heated up.
- F1 Ticket Giveaway [00:58:28] — Bob asks trivia question about what kind of car he was in when racing with Caitlyn Jenner. Winner gets three-day F1 grandstand tickets.
Recurring Bits
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:00:00] — Discussion of Little Caesars brisket pizza and Chipotle promotion
- Animal Cavalcade [00:00:12] — Polar bear in baby pool, then bulls dying from head-butting, dog thrown off cliff mentioned but not shown
- Friday Morning House Party [00:21:01] — Sad version of the Friday House Party bumper played before moving to lighter segments
Callers
- John (Paluxy Hill area near Jasper, Texas) [00:28:13] — Called about the Jasper dragging death, claimed it was a drug deal not purely a hate crime Provided local perspective but used profanity, Dale thanked him and moved on
- Cindy (Not specified) [00:29:19] — Called about Corsicana fruitcakes after Dale mentioned them Bonded with Dale over shared experience of mothers from Corsicana sending fruitcakes, discussed Collins Street Bakery
Quotes
Don’t anybody say, why didn’t they come out now? Some of them may be lying. But you got to give people who say they’re the victims…
Dale Dudley [00:15:05]
When they would call me that word in school, I would remember that I had had sex with a grown man.
Dale Dudley [00:16:23]
This is what happens when people are insulated. Nobody says no. This is why Michael Jackson died. This is why Prince died.
Dale Dudley [00:37:20]
Part 3: Steve Rannazzisi
Part 3 of the show features a long interview with comedian Steve Rannazzisi, who discusses the 2015 controversy where he admitted to lying about being in the World Trade Center on 9/11. The conversation is surprisingly candid, with Dale and the hosts sharing their own embarrassing stories about lies and poor decisions. The segment also includes an interview with filmmakers Katie Penger and Dustin Svehlak about their documentary ‘Funniest,’ which follows contestants in Austin’s Funniest Person contest. The show opens with Daniel’s prank call follow-up to a Tradio show.
Segments
- Tradio Prank Calls [00:00:00] — Daniel plays recordings of prank calls to a Tradio show, including his own follow-up call playing the host’s voice back to him. The Tradio host gets increasingly frustrated with the pranks.
- Funniest Documentary Interview [00:05:38] — Katie Penger and Dustin Svehlak discuss their documentary about Austin’s Funniest Person contest, which follows six comedians including transgender comic Carina Magyar. The film premieres at Austin Film Festival.
- Steve Rannazzisi Interview Begins [00:21:29] — Steve Rannazzisi arrives and the hosts discuss Taylor Swift tickets and contract negotiations before diving into the controversial topic everyone knows is coming.
- The 9/11 Lie Discussion [00:24:56] — Steve addresses the controversy where he lied about working in the World Trade Center on 9/11. He explains it was a lie told to comedy friends when he was 24 that snowballed and he carried for years.
- Dale’s Olive Oil Story [00:27:32] — Dale shares an extremely embarrassing story from his cocaine addiction days involving a party at his house with people he barely knew. The story is officially retired after this telling.
- Bob’s Purple Corvette [00:45:27] — Bob shares his embarrassing story of spontaneously buying a purple 1993 Corvette at a televised car auction for twice its value, despite not even liking Corvettes.
- Steve Discusses Recovery and Moving Forward [00:48:56] — Steve talks about doing the Roast Battle, his appearance on Howard Stern, and how he’s moved forward from the controversy. The hosts express support for his honest approach to accountability.
Guests
- Katie Penger (filmmaker) [00:05:38] — Co-director of documentary ‘Funniest’ about Austin’s Funniest Person contest
- Dustin Svehlak (filmmaker) [00:05:38] — Co-director of documentary ‘Funniest,’ worked with Amanda (Dale’s wife) at the Hyatt and with Bob’s wife at Dell
- Steve Rannazzisi (comedian) [00:21:29] — Comedian and actor from ‘The League,’ performing at Cap City Comedy Club, discussing his 2015 controversy about lying about being in the World Trade Center on 9/11
Text Line
- [00:22:17] Sherilyn Mayhew from Circuit of the Americas responded to being called out on air — read by Dale Dudley Dale mentions she texted asking if he called her, comparing it to the ‘bat signal’
- [00:23:32] Dale’s wife Amanda texted about Dustin having worked with her at the Hyatt — read by Dale Dudley Led to discussion about Dustin’s connection to both Dale’s and Bob’s wives
Quotes
I resigned myself to the fact that I made a terrible mistake years ago
Steve Rannazzisi [00:26:40]
It was a lie that a 24-year-old tells strangers in the parking lot
Steve Rannazzisi [00:30:29]
Either people are going to forgive you or they’re not
Steve Rannazzisi [00:52:05]