Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, January 20, 2017
This Show
Part 1: We Need Therapy
Dale opens the show discussing his need for therapy, describing recent panic attack symptoms and stress from social media, traffic incidents, and the inauguration day. The hosts and callers discuss their experiences with psychotherapy, medication, and mental health treatment. Dale is visibly agitated about political posts on social media and a dangerous road rage incident that morning involving a white pickup truck on 183.
Segments
- Show Open [00:00:30] — Standard intro, Daniel on vacation, Carissa handling production.
- Dale Discusses Needing Therapy [00:01:57] — Dale opens up about experiencing what he believes might be a panic attack and feeling overwhelmed by social media and political climate.
- Road Rage Incident [00:05:57] — Dale describes a dangerous encounter with a white pickup truck driver who brake-checked him and used a spotlight, causing him to swerve at 100 mph.
- Staff Therapy Discussion [00:08:00] — The hosts realize nearly everyone on the show staff has been to therapy at some point.
- Samuel Calls About Left Lane [00:09:46] — First caller discusses the ‘slower traffic keep right’ signs and driving courtesy.
- Inauguration Day Preview [00:12:07] — Dale mentions APD is telling downtown workers to stay home due to anticipated large protests.
- Tyler Police Apology Controversy [00:14:20] — Dale addresses someone from East Texas claiming they owe Tyler police an apology, discusses his friendship with Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo.
- Listener Therapy Poll Begins [00:18:39] — Dale asks listeners to call in about their experiences with psychotherapy.
- Dale’s Hypnosis Experience [00:20:51] — Dale describes being hypnotized by a therapist and being unable to open his eyes during the session.
- Russ Calls on Driving Courtesy [00:21:47] — Caller discusses lost common courtesy on highways and California transplants.
- Bob’s Current Therapy [00:24:03] — Bob discusses going to therapy not for crisis but for ‘finer points of mental health.’
- Laura Rojo Calls [00:27:23] — 30-year listener Laura discusses bereavement therapy after her mother’s passing.
- Social Media Anxiety [00:28:12] — Matt observes Dale’s increasing social media usage based on timestamps, discusses Facebook experiment with negative content.
- KXAN Mental Health Story [00:36:41] — Segment plays KXAN report about therapists seeing increased patients around inauguration.
- Mark Calls About Therapy [00:39:55] — Caller discusses seeing a psychologist while his wife doesn’t believe in therapy.
- Most Dangerous Texas Cities [00:43:22] — Dale reads list with Odessa at number one, Corpus Christi number two, includes discussion of Carissa’s geography confusion.
Callers
- Samuel (Austin (native)) [00:09:46] — Left lane driving etiquette and ‘slower traffic keep right’ signs Brief discussion about driver’s education and highway courtesy
- Russ [00:21:47] — Lost common courtesy on highways, blames California transplants Leads to discussion about cultural differences in horn and light usage
- Bobby (regular) [00:23:47] — Never had therapy but feels he might need it Dale recognizes him as a 30-year loyal listener
- Donnie [00:24:17] — Made joke about having psycho therapist Brief comedic exchange
- Laura Rojo (regular) [00:27:23] — Bereavement therapy after mother’s death Dale warmly recognizes her as another 30-year listener
- Mark [00:39:55] — Sees psychologist but wife doesn’t believe in therapy, she uses running and healthy eating instead Leads to discussion about different coping mechanisms
- Kathy [00:34:23] — Husband’s clinical depression and expensive therapy costs Discussion about difference between pill psychiatrists and talk therapists
Text Line
- [00:01:40] Tim texted Dale something reassuring about his wife, contradicting what she said last fall — read by Dale Dudley Dale mentions he’ll text back when he has time, references it made him feel better
Quotes
As of noon today, the president-elect will be in violation of the emoluments clause
Dale Dudley [00:02:57]
I think people go to psychotherapy because they’re weak
Dale Dudley [00:11:45]
Art Acevedo is actually now one of my top five closest friends
Dale Dudley [00:15:42]
You’re not special. People have served the country by doing their jobs
Dale Dudley [00:17:11]
Part 2: Inauguration Blues
Dale Dudley continues extensive political commentary on Trump’s inauguration day, discussing protests in Austin, the Ricky Williams story fallout, conflicts of interest concerns, Texas legislators’ controversial proposals targeting Muslims and abortion, and his frustration with political discourse. Matt and Bob occasionally interject with lighter moments, including discussion of Dale’s facial hair and depression. The segment becomes increasingly heated as Dale responds to critics calling him ‘anti-American’ for questioning police bias in the Ricky Williams interview.
Segments
- Opening and Daniel’s Absence [00:00:01] — Dale apologizes for slower pacing because producer Daniel Gallo is on vacation, missing his contributions to the show.
- Daniel in Mexico [00:00:40] — Hosts joke about Daniel’s vacation in Mexico and recall his previous claim that you can’t get tortillas in Mexico.
- Austin Protest Warning [00:01:26] — Discussion of downtown Austin workers being encouraged to stay home due to inauguration protests, questioning the timing and effectiveness.
- COINTELPRO and Agent Provocateurs [00:06:08] — Matt warns about potential infiltrators at protests who might create violence to discredit peaceful demonstrators, referencing Nixon-era tactics.
- Ricky Williams Story Aftermath [00:07:00] — Dale discusses the widespread media pickup of their Ricky Williams interview, noting which local outlets credited them and which didn’t.
- Stephen Chaney Response [00:10:07] — Dale addresses Facebook post from East Texas resident calling KLBJ ‘anti-American’ and claiming they hate police, prompting extended response about pointing out bias versus hating police.
- Tyler Radio Days [00:17:56] — Dale recalls his first radio job in Tyler under Dick Chaney, revealing racist format rules like not playing black artists back-to-back.
- Putin Documentary Discussion [00:21:27] — Dale describes Netflix documentary ‘Putin’s Hidden Treasure’ about how Putin accumulated power and wealth through corruption, drawing parallels to Trump.
- Tanks at Inauguration Request [00:30:09] — Discussion of reports that Trump’s team requested tanks and missile launchers for the inaugural parade, similar to Red Square/North Korea displays.
- Lee Greenwood Performance [00:32:54] — Hosts discuss Lee Greenwood’s ‘God Bless the USA’ performance at inauguration events, with Dale calling it saccharine and Matt feeling sympathy for Melania and Ivanka having to attend.
- Headbutt Video [00:43:06] — Brief break to watch video of failed headbutt at European soccer game as comic relief.
- Texas Legislator Anti-Muslim Questionnaire [00:44:15] — Dale criticizes freshman Texas Rep. Kyle Biederman for sending loyalty pledge questionnaires to Muslim community leaders statewide.
- Abortion Criminalization Bill [00:50:48] — Discussion of Texas Rep. Tony Tinderholt’s bill to criminalize abortion, which Dale calls unconstitutional grandstanding that wastes taxpayer money.
- Dale’s Depression Check-in [00:56:53] — Matt notices Dale hasn’t shaved and checks on his mental state; Dale admits exhaustion from political stupidity but deflects with humor.
Callers
- Tina [00:38:28] — Joking about Randy Newman potentially playing inauguration to sing about blowing up the world Brief call agreeing with Dale’s criticism of saccharine patriotism, encouraging realistic perspective over pandering
- Andy [00:41:17] — Calling Lee Greenwood and Toby Keith wannabe players who jumped on patriot bandwagon for money Call cut short due to technical issues, asked to call back in afternoon
- Michael [00:49:54] — Criticizing Rep. Biederman’s Muslim loyalty questionnaire as ridiculous and unfathomable Dale agrees and adds information about Rep. Tinderholt’s abortion bill, both expressing frustration at politicians’ grandstanding
Quotes
I give zero Fs about your feelings, yet he’s got his feelings hurt.
Dale Dudley [00:12:32]
Stephen Cheney, thank you for giving us another stellar segment this morning.
Dale Dudley [00:14:38]
This one doesn’t get a pass from me till my dying days.
Dale Dudley [00:16:07]
You can’t be beholding to foreign governments who you’re doing dealings with.
Dale Dudley [00:23:05]
You ever notice it’s never about the real things that are the problem in Texas?
Dale Dudley [00:48:37]
Part 3: Comedian Clayton English
The final part of the show features comedian Clayton English, who is performing at Cap City Comedy Club that weekend. The conversation covers threesomes, swinging, Eddie Murphy’s comedy specials, and English’s background working for the Universal (Soul) Circus. Dale discusses his kids getting flu shots and melting down, and the hosts reminisce about past comedians who appeared on the show. The segment is loose, raunchy, and comedic throughout.
Segments
- Siri Name Pronunciation Experiment [00:00:00] — Dale tries to use Siri to change how contacts’ names are pronounced, turning Bob Fonseca into ‘Buagubin Fonseca’ and attempting to rename Matt Bearden as ‘asshole.’ The bit goes off the rails with various mispronunciations.
- Jim Bakker Televangelist Segment [00:05:01] — The hosts watch and mock Jim Bakker’s religious programming where he claims Trump is born again and women are marching to kill babies. Dale does a satirical voice as a representative of ‘the demonic community.’
- Brown Insurance Group Sponsor Read [00:12:18] — Bob delivers a detailed endorsement for Brown Insurance Group, explaining how they helped him save money and found where his previous insurer was overcharging him.
- Clayton English Arrives [00:14:24] — Dale admits he expected Clayton English to be a British comedian based on the name. Clayton discusses being on the road constantly, living at his mom’s house, and his off-and-on girlfriend in New York.
- Disfigured Woman Story [00:17:58] — Dale shows the hosts a story about a woman who was left blind and disfigured after getting dermal fillers, leading to a discussion about whether they would stay with their wives if disfigured in an accident.
- Universal Soul Circus [00:22:32] — Clayton reveals he used to work with the Universal Soul Circus, a ‘black circus’ with hip-hop music. He hyped the crowd and did improv skits between acts, traveling city to city by bus.
- Threesome and Swinging Discussion [00:26:00] — Very explicit conversation about threesomes, with Clayton offering advice about being the ‘ringmaster’ versus the ‘performer.’ Dale shares a story about a successful threesome in the 90s. Bob explains someone is always left out.
- Blue Apron Sponsor Read [00:31:48] — Dale and Bob do a sponsor read for Blue Apron meal delivery service, discussing how easy the meals are to prepare and how affordable they are at under $10 per meal.
- Kids Getting Flu Shots Story [00:38:00] — Dale tells a long story about taking his kids to get flu shots, giving his son a war speech beforehand, then both kids melting down – his son crying despite the pep talk and his daughter hiding under the table screaming.
- Eddie Murphy Comedy Discussion [00:43:01] — Extended conversation about Eddie Murphy’s Raw and Delirious specials. The hosts try to play clips but have to keep dumping the audio due to profanity. They discuss how the material hasn’t aged well and wouldn’t air today.
- Weed Laws and Touring [00:49:20] — Discussion of marijuana laws in Austin versus surrounding counties, weed Uber apps in New York, and celebrities getting arrested at checkpoints in Texas, particularly Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg.
- Problem Comics From the Past [00:52:00] — The hosts recall having to ask Mitch Hedberg to leave because he was nodding off from drugs, and throwing out Freddy Soto and Ron Schock for being too drunk. Discussion of Gabriel Iglesias and other comics who came through the show.
- Show Wrap-Up [01:00:34] — The hosts thank Clayton English and plug his shows at Cap City Comedy Club that weekend. Dale reminds listeners to call his afternoon show on NewsRadio 590 KLBJ-AM.
Guests
- Clayton English (comedian) [00:14:24] — Winner of Last Comic Standing, performing at Cap City Comedy Club. First-time guest on the show. Discussed his career, the Universal Soul Circus, moving to LA, and comedy influences including George Carlin and Robin Harris.
Quotes
I speak for the demonic folks. We do not want to do any of these things.
Dale Dudley [00:08:07]
You gotta pick a role. Either you’re gonna be a performer or the ringmaster.
Clayton English [00:28:31]
Jesus hung around thugs. I just smoke a little weed. I never cut anybody’s ear off.
Clayton English [00:54:00]
Your desire to stand on stage is diminished with each million you accumulate.
Bob Fonseca [00:46:56]