Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, December 1, 2016
This Show
Part 1: World War 3 @ Dale’s House
Dale recounts a major meltdown with his five-year-old daughter the night before, culminating in him telling her to pack a bag and leave. The bulk of this segment, however, is a tense on-air argument between Dale and producer Daniel Gallo over equipment for prank phone calls. Dale tries to offer solutions (studios already equipped, listener suggestions), but Daniel reacts defensively, leading Dale to accuse him of passive-aggression. The conflict escalates until Dale tells Daniel to take the day off and threatens to stop doing prank calls altogether. Bob attempts to mediate, explaining Daniel’s creative workflow, but the tension remains.
Segments
- Show open [00:00:00] — Standard opening with introduction of cast and station call letters.
- World War 3 at Dale’s house [00:02:09] — Dale describes a major tantrum and defiant episode with his five-year-old daughter, culminating in him telling her to pack a bag because she was getting a new family.
- LA Lloyd’s compliment [00:11:08] — Dale mentions receiving praise from boss LA Lloyd about how they handled the terminally ill caller from the previous day’s show.
- Equipment requests and contract negotiations [00:15:28] — Dale explains he negotiated for equipment as part of his contract talks, including ability to broadcast from home and tools for prank calls.
- Daniel’s prank phone call equipment argument begins [00:19:09] — Dale mentions someone told him there are studios in the building already set up for prank phone calls. Daniel asks who told him, wanting more specifics, and the tension begins to build.
- Argument escalates [00:28:00] — The debate over prank call equipment spirals into a full confrontation, with Dale accusing Daniel of passive-aggression and Daniel feeling attacked. Dale eventually tells Daniel to take the day off.
- Bob mediates [00:39:04] — Bob attempts to explain Daniel’s perspective about needing convenient access to equipment for creative workflow. Dale agrees to send emails but remains frustrated.
- Steve Green story [00:44:24] — Dale and Bob discuss Steve Green, a former KLBj personality who was allegedly fired for paranoid behavior, seeing parallels to the current argument.
Text Line
- [00:44:24] Said the argument felt uncomfortable but ‘feels like a suit for me’ (meaning it’s familiar) — read by Dale Dudley Dale read it aloud, leading to more tension about who is texting him behind Daniel’s back
Quotes
Pack a bag. You don’t live here anymore.
Dale Dudley [00:08:23]
You’re 0.0 fun is what you are.
Dale Dudley [00:33:02]
You made this past couple days really convenient for me. Super convenient.
Dale Dudley [00:42:03]
Part 2: Pop Cop saves the day!
Pop Cop delivers pop culture news before Bob Fonseca departs mid-show to meet Bruce Springsteen at a book signing. The hosts debate the merits of standing in line to meet celebrities, with Dale expressing bafflement that anyone would do so. Technical difficulties plague the show with malfunctioning phone equipment, and an animal video featuring a hawk grabbing a kitten sparks debate about interfering with nature.
Segments
- Breaking and Entering charity drive promotion [00:00:01] — Dale promotes the annual Breaking and Entering event where the show decorates a family’s home for Christmas, mentioning major donors including 512 Tequila, Audi South, and JNS Electric.
- Pop Cop segment [00:01:33] — Matt Bearden performs the Pop Cop character, delivering rapid-fire pop culture news and jokes including Bette Midler’s birthday, Phil Collins, Kate Hudson/Brad Pitt rumors, Woody Allen’s birthday, and the death of Big Mac creator Michael Delligatti.
- Testing new sound effects equipment [00:06:20] — The hosts experiment with the new sound processing equipment, trying various vocal effects including phone call simulation and ‘Larnax Verb’ while cataloging hundreds of available presets.
- Leah Remini Scientology documentary discussion [00:09:38] — Dale praises the A&E series on Scientology, discussing how the internet has made it harder for the church to intimidate critics. He adds David Miscavige to his hypothetical ‘if I snapped’ list alongside Jim Bakker.
- Bob prepares to meet Bruce Springsteen [00:16:37] — Bob discusses his outfit choice and nervousness about meeting Springsteen at a book signing at Book People. Dale questions what people get from meeting celebrities while the hosts role-play the encounter.
- Polygraph testing idea [00:33:45] — Dale proposes bringing in a retired polygraph examiner to test Carissa on questions about camp stories and past relationships. Daniel explains difficulties finding someone willing to do it.
- Hawk vs. kitten video controversy [00:48:34] — The hosts debate whether to watch a disturbing video of a hawk grabbing a kitten, discussing internet outrage at the person filming who didn’t intervene and broader questions about interfering with nature.
- Black Friday beaver news story [00:57:02] — A lighter palate cleanser featuring news of a beaver found shopping in a Maryland dollar store near Christmas decorations.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:01:33] — Matt performs full Pop Cop segment with rapid pop culture updates and jokes, including death of Big Mac creator and various celebrity birthdays
- Animal Cavalcade [00:48:34] — Disturbing hawk grabbing kitten video sparks debate; also includes beaver shopping story at end
Callers
- Ray [00:54:10] — Called to point out that polygraph tests are only about 65% accurate Dale dismisses the concern saying it’s just entertainment, not a legal proceeding
- Zack [00:31:26] — Called to complain about Bob ignoring him at a t-shirt line at a podcast event Phone malfunction prevented clear communication; Bob apologizes if he did shun Zack
Quotes
If I snapped, my list would include Jim Baker and now David Miscavige
Dale Dudley [00:12:56]
What do you get from meeting him? I’m really trying to figure this out
Dale Dudley [00:21:06]
You are one pathetic loser
Dale Dudley [00:38:02]
You really don’t understand how nature works
Matt Bearden [00:50:55]
Part 3: Bob is on the hunt for Springsteen!
The show closes with Bob Fonseca waiting in line to meet Bruce Springsteen at a book signing—twelve hundred people showed up. Dale and Matt give away tickets to basketball, Steve Vai, and Brian Regan shows. The hosts discuss Sarah Palin possibly heading the VA, a Burnett County judge’s racist Facebook comment, a man who stole $6 million in gold flakes from an armored truck in NYC, and a young caller updates them after coming out to his father on Thanksgiving.
Segments
- Opening / Springsteen Line Updates [00:00:00] — Dale opens reflecting on the show getting blown out by earlier drama. Bob texts photos from the Springsteen book signing line—he’s standing next to musician Scrappy Jude Newcomb, and the line stretches out of sight with 1,200 people waiting.
- Animal Cavalcade – Hawk vs Cat / Snake in Toilet [00:04:02] — The hosts show videos of a hawk attacking a cat, a giant cobra found in an apartment toilet, and discuss hawks taking small dogs. Carissa expresses anxiety about her dog Stevie being vulnerable to hawk attacks.
- Ohio Bestiality Ban [00:08:29] — Dale reads a story about Ohio finally considering a ban on bestiality, noting the law says ‘knowingly’ engaging in it—leading to jokes about the loophole.
- Animal Cavalcade Continues – Seagull Hit by Soccer Ball [00:12:26] — Dale plays video of a seagull knocked out by a soccer ball in Melbourne, Australia. The bird was revived and released. Dale jokes about the contrast between outrage over the hawk/kitten video versus indifference to the seagull.
- Factory Mattress Ticket Giveaway [00:16:09] — Dale gives away four tickets to a Texas Longhorns vs Alabama basketball game on Friday night, courtesy of Factory Mattress, and does a sponsor read for the company.
- Bob Calls from Springsteen Line [00:18:03] — Matt asks a trivia question about who Bob is standing next to in line. Scrappy Jude Newcomb gets on the phone with Bob and talks about previously meeting Springsteen in New Orleans years ago.
- Burnett County Judge Racist Comment [00:19:45] — Dale discusses Burnett County Judge James Oakley, who sits on the Pedernales Electric Cooperative board, posting ‘time for a tree and a rope’ on Facebook about a suspect who killed a San Antonio detective. The hosts debate whether his apology should be accepted.
- Scrappy and Bob at Springsteen Line / Friendship Discussion [00:27:02] — Dale expresses frustration about Matt ‘taking’ his friend Scrappy, revealing Matt is going to stay with Scrappy in Marfa over Christmas to write songs. Dale admits he feels like someone globbed onto his friendship.
- Sarah Palin for Veterans Administration [00:28:45] — Dale plays clips of Sarah Palin and discusses rumors she’s being considered to head the Veterans Administration, expressing disbelief that someone who never finished governing Alaska would be put in charge of such a massive department.
- ABC Home and Commercial / Bedbug Update [00:31:03] — Dale shares that his pest control entomologist Allen found bedbugs in his Indianapolis hotel room during a bug conference. Allen was upgraded to an executive suite with craft beer and cheese as compensation.
- Bob Calls from Springsteen Line (continued) [00:36:55] — Bob finally calls in from the line. Dale accidentally hangs up on him after talking only to Scrappy, never actually getting Bob on the air to discuss meeting Springsteen.
- Christmas Hootenanny Planning [00:41:02] — Dale discusses wanting to do a live music Christmas hootenanny before they leave in mid-December, bringing in George DeVore, Scrappy, and other local musicians for a special show.
- Trump Cabinet Discussion [00:44:05] — Matt and Dale discuss Trump’s cabinet picks, noting a pattern where Trump may be using people’s desire for positions as leverage. They discuss Romney vs Giuliani for Secretary of State.
- Matt’s Wife’s Business Plug [00:50:00] — Matt plugs his wife’s embroidery business ‘Pocket Full of Posey’ and the Creative Ladies Holiday Bazaar happening December 3rd. Dale jokes that she almost got him in a fight in Colorado but saves that story for tomorrow.
- Man Steals $6 Million in Gold [00:56:52] — Dale shows surveillance footage of a man in NYC stealing a bucket from the back of an armored truck. The bucket contained gold flakes worth $6 million. The thief struggled to carry it because it was so heavy.
- Jared Updates on Coming Out [01:00:13] — Caller Jared Enriquez, who previously called about coming out to his parents, gives an update. He told his father on Thanksgiving; his dad cried a little but was accepting. Jared is joining the Marine Corps and fully identifies himself by name on air.
- Show Close / Sponsor Reads [01:02:41] — Dale apologizes for another ‘awkward show,’ promotes his afternoon appearance on NewsRadio 590 KLBJ-AM, and does final sponsor reads for AT&T. Matt reminds listeners about his wife’s craft event.
Recurring Bits
- Animal Cavalcade [00:04:02] — Featured hawk vs cat video, cobra in toilet, and seagull hit by soccer ball
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:57:24] — Dale mentions they missed doing a Fast Food Fanatic segment due to the earlier fight with Daniel
Guests
- Scrappy Jude Newcomb (musician) [00:23:26] — Called in from the Springsteen book signing line where he was standing with Bob Fonseca; discussed previously meeting Springsteen in New Orleans
Callers
- Mark [00:24:37] — Asked about story of Matt’s wife almost getting Dale in a fight in Colorado Won Brian Regan tickets. Dale saved the story for tomorrow’s show.
- unnamed [00:56:30] — Asked about Dale’s favorite video games at Dairy Queen growing up Dale explained he’s from 1977 and only had pinball machines. Caller won Steve Vai tickets despite the anachronistic question.
- Jared Enriquez (regular) [01:00:13] — Update on coming out to his father on Thanksgiving His father cried a little but was accepting. Jared fully identified himself on air and said he’s joining the Marine Corps. The hosts were supportive.
Text Line
- [00:02:32] A listener sent Bob a photo showing he was first in line at 8 AM, an hour before the official line-up time, and the line already stretched far back — read by Matt Bearden Illustrated how massive the Springsteen turnout was—eventually revealed to be 1,200 people
- [00:35:27] Bob texted from the line saying 1,200 tickets were given away for the Springsteen signing — read by Dale Dudley Prompted discussion about how Bob won’t get much time with Bruce given the massive crowd
Quotes
There were so many things I wanted to talk about. We got blown out by prank phone call gate.
Dale Dudley [00:01:00]
Prohibits a person from knowingly engaging in… Knowingly. I didn’t realize officer that that was a dog.
Dale Dudley [00:10:20]
You hung up on Scrappy but we never talked to Bob.
Dale Dudley [00:39:05]
He found a pot of gold in the back of the truck. Six million bucks.
Dale Dudley [00:58:57]