Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, January 26, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Mary Tyler Moore
The show opens with Dale feeling ill and exhausted, contemplating leaving early. A major topic is Mary Tyler Moore’s death at 80, with the hosts discussing her groundbreaking TV shows and cultural impact. An extended discussion about caller Ann from the previous day’s show examines accusations of hypocrisy and sexism. The conversation shifts to tech executives preparing for societal collapse, automation eliminating jobs, and Dale’s general weariness with political discourse.
Segments
- Show open – Dale feeling unwell [00:00:04] — Dale announces he’s feeling worse with his cold and may leave the show early. He went to bed at 9:30 but still feels terrible.
- Mary Tyler Moore tribute [00:02:15] — Bob plays Joan Jett’s version of the Mary Tyler Moore theme song as a tribute. The hosts discuss MTM’s passing and the overwhelming negativity in the news.
- Political fatigue discussion [00:03:54] — Dale discusses his exhaustion with political ranting, local and state political conflicts, and his therapist’s advice to turn off the news due to violent nightmares.
- Sense8 recommendation [00:05:09] — Dale mentions watching the Netflix show Sense8 about eight people experiencing each other’s emotions around the world.
- Caller Ann controversy recap [00:10:40] — The hosts revisit yesterday’s contentious call with Ann, who accused them of being hypocrites and bullies for discussing Mexican weather woman Yanet.
- Druggie eyeliner story [00:15:54] — Discussion of a KVU story about a woman offended by an eyeliner pencil named ‘Druggie’ – an example of the minor controversies exhausting people.
- Mary Tyler Moore show discussion [00:19:54] — The hosts discuss MTM’s career, her $386 million sale of MTM Enterprises in the 1970s, and her groundbreaking role as a single working woman.
- Chuckles the Clown clip attempt [00:20:01] — Extended technical difficulties trying to play the famous ‘Chuckles the Clown’ funeral scene from the Mary Tyler Moore show, with multiple equipment failures.
- Chuckles the Clown funeral scene [00:31:00] — The hosts finally play the classic Mary Tyler Moore scene where Mary can’t stop laughing at a clown’s funeral after scolding everyone else for making jokes.
- Silicon Valley doomsday preppers [00:34:24] — Dale discusses a New Yorker article about tech CEOs preparing for societal collapse, getting laser eye surgery for survival, building bunkers, and moving money to cryptocurrency.
- Automation and job loss [00:35:35] — Matt discusses how political candidates should have been honest that manufacturing jobs aren’t coming back due to automation, and the need for hard conversations about basic income.
- Daniel’s survival advantages [00:39:39] — The hosts joke that Daniel Gallo is best positioned to survive collapse because of his multiple passports, connections in Canada, Taiwan, and China.
Callers
- Mark [00:19:22] — Called to give his take on the previous day’s caller Ann, saying she was just expressing that she doesn’t like AM radio in general Dale agreed with Mark’s interpretation and thanked him for the call
Quotes
It’s all showbiz
Bob Fonseca [00:03:54]
Poor people believe they’re being looked out for by making them angry at Mexicans
Dale Dudley [00:08:40]
People in rural America went, shut up. There are bigger problems in the world
Dale Dudley [00:15:51]
The jobs aren’t coming back. We don’t need anybody to make widgets anymore. We’ve got a robot
Matt Bearden [00:35:43]
Part 2: Kelly Anne Conway and Ticket Callers
This part opens with Dale struggling with severe technical issues affecting his computer and the show’s video capabilities. Pop Cop delivers his celebrity news segment. The hosts discuss Mary Tyler Moore’s death, Kellyanne Conway, Madonna being banned by a Texas radio station, Trump’s executive orders and their impact, and the Austin Human Rights Commission’s symbolic vote to boycott Trump products. Multiple listeners call in, including a troll named Zack. The segment ends setting up a ticket giveaway called ‘What Do You Got.’
Segments
- Opening Technical Meltdown [00:00:01] — Dale opens the show frustrated by major bandwidth and technical issues preventing videos from loading. The IT department promises to retool everything soon.
- Pop Cop [00:01:27] — Matt performs his Pop Cop segment covering Mary Tyler Moore’s death, John Voight calling Miley Cyrus and Shia LaBeouf traitors, Drake photographed with a porn star, Trump’s Mar-a-Lago doubling membership fees, and other celebrity news with jokes throughout.
- Donald Trump Color Discussion [00:24:30] — Dale notes that Trump appears ‘less orange’ now, suggesting someone advised him to stop spray tanning.
- Healthcare Worker Abuse Video [00:31:02] — Dale shows disturbing surveillance footage of a healthcare provider outside Houston striking a 94-year-old Alzheimer’s patient. The woman, Brenda Floyd, is wanted for assault. This leads to discussion of elder abuse and family stories about racism and changing times.
- NPR Defunding Discussion [00:48:08] — Dale discusses hearing that NPR and PBS are being defunded by executive order, along with arts grants. He expresses concern about the direction of the country and worries about future licensing threats to critical broadcasters.
- Madonna Banned by Texas Station [00:53:17] — The hosts discuss hits 105 in Texarkana banning all Madonna songs after her Women’s March comments about ‘blowing up the White House.’ They mock the station’s patriotic stance and calculate that Madonna would only lose about seven cents in royalties. They discover the station appears to be an automated jukebox operation with no real personalities.
- Kellyanne Conway Stand-Up Video [00:54:47] — Bob plays video of Kellyanne Conway doing stand-up comedy and singing at a Washington DC charity event years ago. The hosts discuss how DC insiders do these shows, and Conway’s current exhausted appearance as Trump’s spokesperson.
- Austin Human Rights Commission Anti-Trump Vote [01:00:02] — News coverage plays of Austin’s Human Rights Commission voting to condemn Trump and boycott all Trump products and services. The hosts, while anti-Trump themselves, mock this as a pointless symbolic gesture when the city was never going to buy Trump products anyway and has real local issues to address.
- What Do You Got Setup [01:07:04] — Dale sets up the next segment, a ticket giveaway bit called ‘What Do You Got’ for Jeff Tate, Iron Maiden, and Bob Weir tickets.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:01:27] — Matt delivers celebrity news and political jokes in his Pop Cop character, covering Mary Tyler Moore, John Voight, Drake, Trump, and other topics
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:18:02] — Dale briefly covers Twinkie ice cream at McDonald’s in Hong Kong, Tostitos bags that detect alcohol, and McDonald’s Big Mac sauce giveaway, though he complains everyone is too negative about the items
Callers
- Zack (regular) [00:38:06] — Called in to make a joke about Madonna investing in ‘remedy design’ but it fell flat Dale and the hosts mocked him for not being funny, used the harmonizer on him, told him to drive into a wall, and banned him from calling again. Carissa identified him as a troll who constantly trolls her.
Quotes
If you’d asked me two years ago would we ever be like [authoritarian] I’d say that’s stupid. But now it’s upside down world.
Dale Dudley [00:48:08]
She gets paid seven cents if she wrote the song. If she didn’t, it’s much smaller.
Dale Dudley [00:53:17]
How about the city take an official stance: stop spending money on things we don’t need, like fighting Uber and Lyft?
Dale Dudley [01:02:02]
Part 3: Joe King Carrasco
This part focuses on technical difficulties that plague the show, followed by a chaotic ‘What Do You Got?’ contest for concert tickets. The hosts struggle with malfunctioning equipment throughout, debating Dale’s need for a new MacBook. Austin music legend Joe King Carrasco visits in-studio, performing live and discussing his life in Mexico. The segment ends with the hosts discussing computer purchases and Trump’s confrontational stance toward Mexico.
Segments
- High Tech Hell [00:00:03] — The show opens with Dale frustrated about technical problems. Equipment isn’t working, computers are malfunctioning, and the hosts can barely play audio or connect to systems.
- What Do You Got? Contest Begins [00:06:20] — The hosts launch their ticket giveaway contest for Jeff Tate, Iron Maiden, and Bob Weir shows. Callers must entertain them or provide something interesting to win tickets.
- Marcelino Saga [00:10:24] — A caller named Marcelino repeatedly says his name but doesn’t understand the contest rules, leading to confusion and his eventual dismissal.
- Tommy Wins Jeff Tate Tickets [00:11:23] — Caller Tommy sings Queensrÿche lyrics (‘Operation Mindcrime’) and wins Jeff Tate tickets. Dale almost invites him to meet Jeff Tate in-studio but Tommy interrupts.
- Pete the Caller’s Iron Maiden Story [00:15:00] — Pete from Lubbock calls with a story about trying to sneak into an Iron Maiden concert and getting beaten up by security. Dale tests his West Texas knowledge.
- Racist Joke Caller [00:20:17] — A caller attempts to tell a racist joke on air. The hosts shut him down immediately and refuse to let him finish, expressing disgust.
- Aaron Wins Bob Weir Tickets [00:22:00] — Caller Aaron says ‘I got a rash’ which makes the hosts laugh, earning him Bob Weir tickets for the unexpected humor.
- Joe King Carrasco Arrives [00:28:01] — Austin music legend Joe King Carrasco enters the studio with his 18-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Peanut. Dale and Joe bond over their love of Jack Russells.
- Life in Mexico Discussion [00:32:00] — Joe discusses living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, speaking Spanish daily, thinking in Spanish, and the political tensions between the US and Mexico under Trump.
- Joe King Performs ‘Ayudame Guadalupe’ [00:38:55] — Joe King performs his song about driving through Mexican checkpoints with a Guadalupe statue for protection. The performance is energetic and well-received.
- Austin Music Scene Memories [00:43:00] — The hosts reminisce with Joe about the Austin music scene in the 1970s-80s, party weekend on MTV, and Joe’s time on Stiff Records with Elvis Costello.
- Trump-Mexico Policy Debate [00:48:38] — The hosts discuss Trump telling Mexico to pay for the wall or cancel their meeting. They debate immigration policy, wall effectiveness, and economic impacts.
- MacBook Shopping Debate [00:52:21] — Dale debates which MacBook to buy (Air vs Pro vs regular MacBook) while Bob and Matt offer conflicting advice about specs, weight, and price.
Recurring Bits
- What Do You Got [00:06:20] — Contest for concert tickets where callers must entertain the hosts or provide something interesting to win
- Trump Dump [00:48:38] — Discussion of Trump’s confrontational stance with Mexico over the wall and meeting cancellation
Guests
- Joe King Carrasco (musician) [00:28:01] — Austin music legend performed live in-studio, discussed living in Mexico and his upcoming show at Austin Beer Garden. Known for ‘Party Weekend’ hit on MTV in the 1980s.
Callers
- unnamed [00:08:24] — Called the old phone number despite instructions Hung up on for calling wrong number and having audio issues
- Kurt [00:09:14] — What Do You Got contest Immediately hung up on, unclear why
- Tim [00:09:23] — Wanted concert tickets but stuttered Hung up on for stuttering
- Marcelino [00:09:35] — Wanted Iron Maiden tickets Kept repeating his name, didn’t understand contest rules, eventually hung up on
- Tommy [00:11:22] — Wanted Jeff Tate tickets Won tickets by singing Queensrÿche lyrics. Dale almost invited him to meet Jeff Tate but Tommy interrupted
- unnamed (Dragon Lady question) [00:10:52] — Asked about Dragon Lady Hosts explained she went to another show and went away
- Cameron [00:13:22] — What Do You Got contest Works at the station, made an obscure joke that didn’t land, hung up on
- Marcus [00:14:40] — Asked what tickets were left Hung up on immediately for not having anything to offer
- Sonny [00:15:10] — Offered to ‘suck the secretary’s toes’ for tickets Hosts challenged him to actually do it to a co-worker, he refused, hung up on
- Heather [00:16:56] — Wanted Iron Maiden tickets for boyfriend’s Valentine’s Day Her boyfriend had called earlier and failed. She also had nothing to offer, hung up on
- Ted Cruz (joke name) [00:18:08] — Made Ted Cruz joke, offered to talk about Mormons Hung up on
- unnamed (Whole Foods bribe) [00:19:13] — Offered Whole Foods gift cards as bribe Hosts said they can’t accept gifts over $50, hung up on
- unnamed (racist joke) [00:20:03] — Attempted to tell a racist joke Hosts edited out the setup, refused the punchline, expressed disgust and hung up
- Aaron [00:22:00] — Said ‘I got a rash’ for Bob Weir tickets Won Bob Weir tickets because the unexpected answer made the hosts laugh
- Pete (Lubbock area (formerly)) [00:23:27] — Wanted Iron Maiden tickets, told story of getting beaten up by security sneaking into a show Won Iron Maiden tickets after passing Dale’s West Texas trivia questions (kite flying event at Buffalo Beano’s, The Texas Spoon restaurant)
Music
- Joe King Carrasco — Performed ‘Ayudame Guadalupe’ live in-studio with acoustic guitar
Quotes
Nothing works in this room. I’ve been here for seven years.
Dale Dudley [00:12:29]
We chased away all the creative people. They can’t afford to live here anymore.
Bob Fonseca [00:16:45]
I really miss Austin. Austin’s really a cool place, man.
Joe King Carrasco [00:32:03]
The absolute best dog in the world is the Jack Russell Terrier.
Dale Dudley [00:37:00]