Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, January 19, 2017
This Show
Part 1: What Daniel’s doing right now
The show opens with Daniel Gallo still on vacation, leaving Carissa Jade handling production duties. Dale discusses his son’s improved grades due to help from Leander ISD and a tutor, and debates with the cast about books and movies that manipulate emotions. The crew plays ‘The Price is Right’ guessing the fastest speeding ticket in Texas for 2016 (209 mph on a motorcycle). Animal Cavalcade features disturbing stories including parasitic worms removed from a woman in India, a squirrel-cooking fire, and starving bears at a zoo in West Java. The segment also touches on a controversial video showing a German Shepherd being forced into water during the filming of ‘A Dog’s Purpose,’ which sets off a debate about the book and movie with Carissa defending it emotionally while Dale dismisses it as manipulative. Throughout, the hosts reference the previous day’s interview with Ricky Williams about being stopped by Tyler police, which generated significant press coverage.
Segments
- Show open without Daniel [00:00:11] — Bob does the intro, noting Daniel Gallo is on vacation for a few more days and Carissa Jade is handling production. The hosts discuss the dynamic of working in close quarters and how exhausting the show can be despite being only four hours.
- Facebook argument aftermath [00:04:04] — Dale references getting into an argument on Facebook and considers using various internet tools to retaliate but decides against it. He mentions his sister also got targeted by someone online.
- Ricky Williams press coverage [00:06:04] — Dale excitedly reports that the show made every TV station and newspaper in Tyler, Texas regarding the Ricky Williams police stop story from the previous day. He notes this is the most press the show has ever gotten in Tyler.
- Four-day week discussion [00:11:41] — The hosts agree that four-day weeks feel better and more manageable, with everyone comparing notes about the shortened work week.
- Speeding ticket game [00:13:42] — The crew plays a ‘Price is Right’ style game guessing what the fastest speeding ticket in Texas was for 2016. Matt guesses 126 mph, Bob guesses 168 mph, Carissa guesses 138 mph. The answer is 209 mph on a Suzuki motorcycle in Coryell County.
- The Office discussion [00:18:24] — Dale talks about rewatching ‘The Office’ and being impressed by the actor who plays Kevin. The conversation shifts to what happened to various cast members, particularly Pam (Jenna Fischer) and John Krasinski.
- Sleeping arrangements with in-laws [00:21:40] — The hosts discuss Daniel’s vacation habit of sleeping in the same hotel room as his in-laws to save money, which they all find bizarre. Callers weigh in on their experiences.
- Dale’s son’s report card [00:27:56] — Dale proudly announces his son, who has dysgraphia (a form of dyslexia), got all A’s and B’s for the second quarter in a row thanks to Leander ISD and Varsity Tutors. He admits he pranked his son by making him think he was in trouble before revealing the good news.
- Betsy DeVos criticism [00:30:45] — Dale criticizes Betsy DeVos, Trump’s education secretary nominee, calling her a ‘moron’ who has never been to public school. Matt reveals her brother started Blackwater, the private security firm.
- Blue Apron ad [00:35:04] — The hosts do a live read for Blue Apron, discussing recent meals they’ve made including salmon and Bolognese.
- Animal Cavalcade – Parasitic worms [00:37:50] — Dale presents a story about doctors in India removing 150 live parasitic worms (up to 25 centimeters long) from a 22-year-old woman’s gut. The hosts are disgusted by the images.
- Animal Cavalcade – Blowtorch squirrel fire [00:41:12] — A news clip describes how a man using a propane blowtorch to remove fur from a squirrel started an apartment fire in Holland that caused $2 million in damage. This leads to Carissa mentioning she was looking at blowtorches online for her jewelry business.
- A Dog’s Purpose controversy [00:42:00] — Dale shows video of a terrified German Shepherd being forced into turbulent water during filming of ‘A Dog’s Purpose.’ This triggers an intense debate between Dale and Carissa about the book and movie. Carissa defends the book emotionally, saying it made her cry for two weeks and helped her during difficult times. Dale dismisses it as manipulative ‘pablum’ for ‘stupid people.’ The argument becomes heated as Carissa gets emotional about how her dog Stevie helped her get sober.
- Animal Cavalcade – Starving bears [00:49:29] — The segment ends with disturbing video of emaciated bears with visible rib cages at a zoo in West Java, Indonesia, begging for food. The hosts are visibly upset by the images, with Carissa particularly distressed.
Recurring Bits
- Animal Cavalcade [00:37:50] — Featured stories about parasitic worms in India, a blowtorch squirrel fire, the ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ filming controversy, and starving bears in Indonesia
Callers
- unnamed (Northeast) [00:23:45] — Called about Coryell County location and mentioned sleeping in hotel rooms with family on trips Provided information about Coryell County being near Copperas Cove, though Dale corrected the pronunciation. Brief, informational call.
- unnamed (Dallas area) [00:25:21] — Called about having to share a hotel bed with a male coworker when only a single queen was available Shared an awkward story about work travel, said he took Z-Quil and never talked about it with the coworker or his wife. The hosts joked about establishing rules like pillow walls.
- unnamed (New York City (visiting from Austin)) [00:36:44] — Called to say he missed hearing the show while out of town Brief call saying he was happy to be back in Austin and thanking the hosts. Matt joked about him skipping the Olive Garden in Times Square.
Quotes
To know that you could do something, then I’m done. Then I walk away from it and I’m fine.
Dale Dudley [00:04:34]
Any cop that pulls you over for under 10 miles over the speed limit is a tool.
Dale Dudley [00:14:31]
I don’t mind paying taxes to schools, even though when Bob first had children I said I don’t understand why.
Dale Dudley [00:28:33]
There are books made for stupid, manipulative, easily manipulated people.
Dale Dudley [00:44:24]
Dogs come into your life and they just change it and make it better. They give me a purpose.
Carissa Jade [00:46:57]
Part 2: What Kills you
The show continued coverage of the Ricky Williams police stop in Tyler, Texas, playing local TV news coverage and interviewing defense attorney Gene Anthes about the legality of the stop. The hosts also discussed Trump’s inauguration and designated survivor protocol, and got into an extended argument about Carissa’s sobriety and smoking habit. The segment ended with promos for upcoming events.
Segments
- Show opening and water sponsor acknowledgments [00:00:00] — Dale thanks various businesses that dropped off water including Benchmark Landscapes, Minyard and Sons Services, and Ashley Haught-Matthews.
- PopCop segment [00:01:37] — Matt delivers celebrity news including People’s Choice Awards, Batman cowl auction, Trump inauguration entertainment, and a 70-year-old Florida prostitution bust.
- Ricky Williams Tyler coverage introduction [00:05:46] — Dale sets up playing video clips from Tyler TV stations covering the Ricky Williams police stop story.
- KLTV Channel 7 news coverage [00:10:11] — The show plays and comments on Tyler’s KLTV coverage of the Ricky Williams incident, with Dale providing context about Tyler’s racial geography.
- KETK news coverage [00:20:00] — Second Tyler TV station’s coverage is played, with the hosts noting competitive dynamics between local news outlets.
- Gene Anthes legal analysis [00:22:23] — Defense attorney Gene Anthes joins to discuss the legal aspects of Ricky’s stop, including reasonable suspicion, detention vs search, and whether race played a role.
- Trump inauguration and designated survivor [00:34:03] — The hosts discuss Trump’s inauguration happening the next day and play a CNN piece about the designated survivor protocol.
- Sobriety and addiction debate [00:42:00] — Extended argument about whether Carissa can claim to be sober while still smoking cigarettes, with comparisons to sugar and other addictions.
- Callers weigh in on sobriety [00:53:00] — Multiple callers describe their own sobriety from various substances, continuing the debate about what constitutes being truly sober.
- Show wrap-up and promos [00:59:00] — Dale promotes Matt’s HEB appearance and Rick Astley ticket giveaway before ending the segment.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:01:37] — Matt delivers celebrity news as PopCop character with multiple jokes about Trump’s inauguration entertainment and other pop culture stories
Guests
- Gene Anthes (expert) [00:22:23] — Defense attorney providing legal analysis of the Ricky Williams police stop video, discussing standards of proof for detention and search
Callers
- unnamed [00:53:45] — Claims to be completely sober from all substances including caffeine Matt jokes about him being into Marvel comics, hosts thank him and move on
- unnamed [00:55:46] — Claims sobriety from alcohol/drugs and follows ketogenic diet without sugar Discussion about Last Diet ATX and preferring alcohol to sugar, used to continue the sobriety debate
Quotes
You hear a cop say if you’re from North Tyler, which means he has been trained that North Tyler is where the blacks should be.
Dale Dudley [00:17:00]
I think it’s problematic when someone says if you’re from North Tyler, we have more questions.
Matt Bearden [00:24:50]
I think it’s clear that race played an issue in this.
Gene Anthes [00:29:02]
We take very good well-meaning cops and through their training tell them someone’s going to get you, someone’s going to get you.
Matt Bearden [00:33:01]
Part 3: THERE IS A LEEK IN YOUR SINK!
The final segment of the 2017-01-19 show covers a wide range of topics: Carissa deals with ongoing teasing about smoking while sporting an ink stain on her face from a broken pen; the hosts watch disturbing videos including an MMA fight between a young Brazilian fighter and a 50-year-old Japanese woman, and debate health topics including sugar being worse than smoking. An Irish video about a literal leek (vegetable) in a sink provides comic relief. CJ Morgan brings in his sword collection, leading to discussion about his Renaissance festival plans and tax troubles. The show ends with plugs for various events and the hosts’ typical self-deprecating humor.
Segments
- Hippocratic vs Hypocritical Oath [00:00:02] — Dale jokes about the ‘hypocritical oath’ doctors take, leading to discussion about Dr. Hicks confirming sugar is deadly. Carissa deals with ongoing criticism about smoking.
- Dog Video and San Marcos Tragedy [00:04:26] — Hosts discuss whether the German Shepherd video from earlier shows the dog dying at the end. Brief mention of a tragic dog attack on an infant in San Marcos that they choose not to discuss in detail.
- MMA Fight: Gabi Garcia vs. 50-Year-Old [00:05:00] — CJ brings in video of Brazilian MMA fighter Gabi Garcia fighting a much older, smaller Japanese woman. The hosts are disturbed by the mismatch and question why anyone would be proud of such a victory.
- Mormon Porn Discussion [00:11:30] — Dale mentions Mormon porn as a new phenomenon, leading to jokes about pointed pumps and fashion from the early 2000s.
- Obamacare vs. ACA Confusion [00:14:00] — Hosts play Jimmy Kimmel segment showing people not understanding that Obamacare and the Affordable Care Act are the same thing.
- There Is a Leek in Your Sink [00:19:47] — Irish video of son pranking his mother by putting a literal leek (vegetable) in the sink and telling her there’s a ‘leak’ – she keeps looking for water dripping.
- Millennials Net Worth [00:22:14] — Discussion of millennials’ average debt of $17,000 and what defines the millennial generation (1982-2004).
- CJ’s Sword Collection [00:25:00] — CJ brings in a sword from his collection, revealing he’s collecting pieces for Renaissance festival costumes. Dale questions why he’d buy a $100 sword while struggling financially and forgetting to pay taxes.
- Streaming Problems [00:32:00] — Multiple callers report issues with streaming the show through various apps. CJ and Daniel explain the technical difficulties of diagnosing whether issues are on their end or the listener’s end.
- Introverted Sweaters and Mule Shoes [00:36:00] — Dale shows Carissa sweaters designed for introverts that zip over your head. Discussion turns to the return of mule shoes and fashion trends from the 90s.
- Sinkhole in Austin Backyard [00:45:00] — News report about a sinkhole growing in a Southeast Austin resident’s yard, from 3 feet to 6 feet in a month. Hosts speculate about broken pipes underneath.
- Personal Video Archives [00:50:00] — Extended conversation about keeping personal videos from past relationships, with Dale discussing his wife’s reaction to finding old videos and CJ talking about deleting material after a while.
- Event Plugs and Sign-Off [00:56:54] — CJ plugs his Friday emcee gig at Spider House Cafe for We Are Blood Bays album release. Bob mentions HEB appearance. Dale plugs his afternoon show on News Radio 590 KLBJ.
Callers
- unnamed [00:11:11] — Called to clarify that Steve Harvey made the comment about Asian men that Dale was trying to remember Brief call, just providing information Dale requested
- unnamed [00:22:30] — Called about millennials being referred to as ‘blockheads’ because of Minecraft Provided the term, then got asked if he knows anyone in television, leading to ongoing joke
- unnamed [00:41:54] — Streaming issues – unable to listen to show for multiple days, getting stuck in five-song loop CJ and hosts discuss technical difficulties, promise to look into it but explain it’s hard to diagnose
Text Line
- [00:00:21] Dr. Tony Hicks from Last Diet ATX sent article from Vox confirming both Dale and Bob are right that sugar is deadly — read by Dale Dudley Led to extended discussion about sugar being worse than cigarettes and teasing Carissa about smoking
- [00:03:02] Big Dog Daddy wrote that people need to watch the German Shepherd video until the end where the dog gets sucked under the water — read by Bob Fonseca Hosts questioned whether this was true or if someone was trolling them
- [00:19:06] Someone from television in Tyler explained that when he started his job, everyone warned him to live in South Tyler, not North Tyler, for racial reasons — read by Dale Dudley Confirmed Dale’s earlier story about segregation in Tyler, Texas
Quotes
The hypocritical oath. Stop smoking while I’m drinking.
Matt Bearden [00:00:19]
Most people don’t hate their grandparents, but if you got a bad set and hated Mima, you should watch this.
Dale Dudley [00:09:28]
My name is Dale Dudley. I know someone in television in Austin, Texas.
Bob Fonseca [00:18:37]
I literally will go, Dale, why do you do this? You’re 50 something, you’re wasting time.
Dale Dudley [00:35:45]