Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Monday, November 21, 2016
This Show
Part 1: BEST OF MATT BEARDEN
This segment is titled ‘BEST OF MATT BEARDEN’ and features Matt sharing the harrowing story of his newborn son’s medical emergency after birth. The baby stopped breathing and turned blue in the NICU, leading to a terrifying 20+ minutes before stabilizing. The segment also includes the ‘Are You Smarter Than Matt Bearden’ game show bit, followed by ‘Is It A Bigger A-Hole Than Matt’ – a comedic segment where they compare Matt to various people and things. The show concludes with the reveal of their new co-host using a voice harmonizer.
Segments
- Matt’s Baby Birth Story [00:00:00] — Matt recounts the traumatic delivery of his second child via C-section, where the newborn stopped breathing and turned blue for over 20 minutes in the NICU. The baby is now fine and they were discharged from the hospital.
- Super Bowl Pizza Delay [00:01:44] — Matt shares how he tried to order pizza after coming home from the hospital and was told there would be a three-hour wait due to Super Bowl Sunday, not realizing the game was that day.
- Are You Smarter Than Matt Bearden [00:11:36] — Listener Misty from Austin plays a trivia game about show history against Matt. Matt wins decisively, knowing details like Bob’s nicknames for his car (Super Soul) and truck (Black Ice).
- Is It A Bigger A-Hole Than Matt [00:27:41] — Listener Michael plays a comedic game comparing Matt to various people and things including Dimitri Martin, Tom Slick, Chris Brown, Shamu, David Koresh, Ann Coulter, Henry Rollins, cyclists, and Dale’s deceased brother Donny.
- New Co-Host Reveal Setup [00:37:01] — Dale introduces the new co-host using a voice harmonizer to disguise their identity, asking questions while listeners try to guess who it is.
Recurring Bits
- Are You Smarter Than Matt Bearden [00:11:36] — Volume one of this new game show format where listeners answer trivia about show history to win tickets
Callers
- Misty (Austin area) [00:13:20] — Playing ‘Are You Smarter Than Matt Bearden’ trivia game Lost to Matt but was given fourth row Kiss tickets anyway by Dale. Revealed she has ‘naughty pictures’ with her husband during the call.
- Michael (regular) [00:29:22] — Playing ‘Is It A Bigger A-Hole Than Matt’ game for Def Leppard tickets Won second row Def Leppard tickets. Matt recognized him as a former pro bull rider whose picture is in the office.
- Blake Howard (Leander) [00:43:45] — First to correctly guess the new co-host identity Won but hung up before Dale could ask how he figured it out
Quotes
My wife has an incredibly narrow and tight… it’s not accommodating for making babies, just not getting them here
Matt Bearden [00:00:52]
I noticed that my kid goes limp, just change colors blue
Matt Bearden [00:07:00]
In 10 minutes I have to be ready to go talk to my wife
Matt Bearden [00:09:30]
No one is a bigger a-hole than a cyclist who takes up the entire lane on 2222
Dale Dudley [00:32:41]
Part 2: The Best of Matt Bearden
This segment introduces Matt Bearden as the new permanent third co-host following Charlie Hodge’s departure. The hosts discuss the decision-making process, Matt’s history with the show, and the July 2016 falling-out between Dale and Matt over a 101X appearance. Matt recounts his Fun Fun Fun Fest experience, including discovering the Jambulance, partying with Doug Benson and Snoop Dogg backstage, and accidentally walking three miles through downtown Austin while intoxicated thinking it was 2am when it was only 6:30pm. The segment also features an extended comedic story about Matt’s wife buying an expensive steak at Central Market.
Segments
- Matt Bearden’s Official Introduction [00:00:00] — Dale formally introduces Matt Bearden as the new permanent co-host, using a harmonizer effect. They discuss Matt’s nervousness and Dale’s expectations for the role.
- Explaining the 101X Incident [00:01:38] — Dale reveals why he was upset when Matt appeared on 101X in July – he had already been considering Matt as Charlie’s replacement and saw it as betrayal. The context was Charlie Hodge’s impending departure.
- Radio Format Changes and Spanish Stations [00:07:00] — Discussion of Austin radio market changes, including Hispanic stations flipping formats and the upcoming people meter ratings system.
- Matt’s Contract Perks and Hall of Fame Timing [00:09:00] — Bob jokes that Matt conveniently starts five shows before the Texas Radio Hall of Fame induction. Matt learns he gets three weeks paid vacation starting December 11th.
- Don and Todd Suspension Discussion [00:16:00] — Caller asks about the 101X controversy. Dale explains the ‘W word’ incident and how station management was hypersensitive after months of apologizing to the Hispanic community over Don and Todd.
- Management Interview Stories [00:21:00] — Matt discusses his interview with station management (the ‘Boy Wonder’), jokes about negotiating for floor mats, and does an impression of the boss.
- The Sideshow Podcast Promotion [00:26:00] — Dale promotes The Sideshow podcast where he and Matt hash out their fight, mentioning the response has been huge. Matt admits he finally listened to it and found some moments uncomfortable, particularly involving Bob.
- The July Fight Background – The Steak Story [00:28:00] — Matt tells the extended story of the Saturday before their blowup fight: his wife buying a $30 bone-in ribeye at Central Market while he dealt with a crying baby, leading to frustration before Dale texted about the mandatory podcast.
- Cooking the Perfect Steak [00:38:00] — Matt describes in detail how he cooked the expensive steak the next day (Easter Sunday) using cast iron and convection oven technique, serving it with farm-fresh eggs and beans.
- Fun Fun Fun Fest Performance [00:42:00] — Matt thanks listeners for their support during his anxiety, describes losing his phone at the festival, and recounts his successful comedy performance while Johnny Marr from The Smiths played in the background.
- The Jambulance Experience [00:45:00] — Matt tells the story of discovering the Jambulance, a soundproofed ambulance converted into a mobile party venue by a guy named Kelly from Minnesota. Inside he found Doug Benson, Snoop Dogg, and ‘dirty nurses.’
- The Three-Mile Walk [00:51:00] — Matt’s climactic story: after eight hours partying in the Jambulance, he thought it was 2am and worried about his wife. It was actually only 6:30pm. He walked three miles through downtown Austin in an intoxicated stupor before realizing where he was.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:26:00] — Dale and Matt discuss the podcast episode about their fight, with Matt admitting he finally listened to it
Guests
- Todd Jeffries (other) [00:18:45] — Station personality drops by briefly, jokes about being on the short list for co-host position
Callers
- Archive Guy (regular) [00:06:50] — Welcoming Matt and joking about Mark Beardsley character from years ago Dale asks him about archiving shows and warns him never to admit to having tapes if lawyers call
- CJ (Liberty Hill area) [00:13:09] — Welcoming Matt and telling Dale not to worry what people think after age 50 Dale points out Bob is over 50 and still cares what people think
- Chris (Harlingen (wife from)) [00:15:10] — Asking about Dale’s wife’s reaction to the Don and Todd 101X suspension Led to Dale explaining the station’s sensitivity after the Hispanic community controversy
- Biddy (regular) [00:21:54] — Congratulating Matt and suggesting the city buy the unbuilt Walmart property for a homeless shelter Dale dismisses it as NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) politics and Biddy gets angry
- Sadie (regular) [00:24:54] — Confused about Dale saying ‘white as the driven snow’ – thought he said ‘German snow’ Extended comedic confusion where Sadie insists Dale said ‘German’ and doesn’t understand the idiom
Quotes
If I screw up now, it’s not just a guest appearance
Matt Bearden [00:00:43]
I’m not going to allow you to shame me today
Dale Dudley [00:14:06]
I don’t want you to think you’re completely off the hook
Matt Bearden [00:29:18]
Get into the pool, eggs
Matt Bearden [00:38:05]
Dude, it’s 6:30. I am so not rock and roll
Matt Bearden [00:53:10]
Part 3: The Best of Matt Bearden
Part 3 of the 2016-11-21 show features ‘The Best of Matt Bearden’ – a Wheel of Gold segment where Matt retells his infamous airport story about being held hostage for $2 in parking fees and having to beg a Hollywood producer for money. Dale tells his family’s struggle with hoarding, explains sleep apnea and CPAP machines, and rants against Pat Robertson’s advice to break up an interfaith relationship. The show includes tangents about Boy Scout campouts, baby preparations, and nesting instincts.
Segments
- Wheel of Gold: Death in Matt’s House [00:00:00] — Matt tells a dark story about his friend letting someone stay at his house during South by Southwest who nearly died from choking on vomit, was revived, but later died from undiagnosed sleep apnea. The story prompts Dale’s PSA about CPAP machines.
- Dale’s CPAP Machine Testimony [00:06:50] — Dale evangelizes about modern CPAP technology for sleep apnea, describing how he used to wake up standing and gasping for air. He explains the new machines sense breathing patterns and no longer cause stomach issues.
- Boy Scout Campout Dilemma [00:09:40] — Dale explains he can’t go on his son’s Boy Scout campout because there’s no power outlet for his CPAP machine. He’s philosophically opposed to the Boy Scouts but his wife committed them anyway.
- Pat Robertson Relationship Advice [00:15:02] — Dale plays audio of Pat Robertson advising a Christian man to break up with his Muslim girlfriend of three years. Dale rants against religious leaders who convince people to abandon good relationships over doctrine.
- The Airport Story – Matt’s $2 Nightmare [00:28:06] — Matt retells his legendary airport story: after a cruise, the airport lost power and wouldn’t release luggage. The next day, he was trapped in parking for 31 minutes (one minute over the free limit), didn’t have his wallet, had to beg a Hollywood producer friend for $2, then discovered the fee became $3 while he was gone – and later found $16 in his car.
- Baby Talk and Nesting [00:39:45] — Matt discusses his wife’s pregnancy nesting behavior and purge of possessions. Dale warns him about dogs becoming a problem during early infancy and women’s territorial instincts with newborns.
- Hover House Origin Story [00:51:05] — Dale tells the origin of the term ‘hover house’ – visiting his brother’s home where things were so dirty he wished he could hover instead of sitting. Bob and Matt relate their own family hoarding experiences.
- Matt’s Cologne Collection [01:04:07] — Matt reveals he’s been keeping a box of colognes from old girlfriends (Polo, Drakkar Noir, Lagerfeld) and wanted to throw a themed cocktail party where the scents would trigger nostalgia in married friends’ wives.
Recurring Bits
- Wheel of Gold [00:00:00] — Matt’s turn to tell requested stories from the archives – the airport story and the death-in-house story
Callers
- Rusty [00:52:48] — Called to ask what HH (hover house) stood for Prompted Dale to tell the hover house origin story
Quotes
When you get married with kids, you no longer have free will.
Dale Dudley [00:09:56]
It’s going to be a shame when I’m off the air because I was good.
Dale Dudley [00:14:49]
Talk nonsense to the sky and maybe it will all work out.
Dale Dudley [00:25:03]
I’m so desperate for crack in this guy’s mind.
Matt Bearden [00:37:28]