Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Monday, January 30, 2017
This Show
Part 1: We Love the Fans
The show opens with Dale venting about social media arguments and an angry Facebook message from someone named Daphne Parks. The hosts discuss the weekend’s news — particularly Trump’s travel ban and its implementation — while Dale obsesses over crafting the perfect text to Dennis Quaid, who gave him his number after appearing on the show Friday. The crew also covers local stories, celebrity encounters, and does an Animal Cavalcade segment featuring a historic tree move in Buda and various animal videos.
Segments
- Show Open and New Phone Number [00:00:16] — The show opens with the standard intro. The hosts mention they have new phone numbers that don’t crash, referencing some technical issues from Friday.
- Friday Email Drama [00:01:51] — Dale references some kind of station email controversy from Friday involving new phone numbers that escalated into a heated exchange, though he didn’t see all the emails.
- Matt’s Gas Tank Sabotage [00:02:54] — Matt complains that his wife left his car nearly empty on gas after taking it to get cleaned, causing him to almost run out on the way to work.
- Sense8 Netflix Binge [00:04:15] — Dale talks about watching seven episodes of the Netflix series Sense8 over the weekend, noting it was expensive to film with locations worldwide.
- Carissa’s Headphones Aren’t On [00:05:47] — The hosts discover Carissa has been sitting with her headphones on but no volume, unable to hear herself in the mix — a running joke about her not understanding basic radio protocol.
- Blue Apron Sponsor Read [00:10:18] — The hosts do a live read for Blue Apron meal delivery service, showing photos of the street tacos they made with the service.
- Daphne Parks Facebook Attack [00:11:55] — Dale reads an angry Facebook message from Daphne Parks calling him out for his political posts, saying he’s ‘what’s wrong with America’ and accusing him of ‘hanging on to Madonna’s snatch.’ This becomes a running theme throughout the show.
- Trump Executive Order Implementation [00:14:00] — The hosts discuss the chaotic rollout of Trump’s travel ban executive order, comparing it to if their employer changed insurance with no notice. They debate whether Obama did something similar (he didn’t).
- Shenandoah Documentary [00:22:38] — Dale mentions watching a depressing documentary about high school football players who beat an illegal immigrant to death in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania.
- Mike Pence and Christian Theocracy [00:23:36] — Dale discusses an article he read about Mike Pence being the dream candidate for right-wing Christians who want to establish a theocracy in America.
- Dennis Quaid Phone Number Story [00:24:02] — Dale tells the story of getting Dennis Quaid’s personal cell number after their Friday interview and obsessing over the perfect follow-up text, only to be ignored all weekend.
- Wimberley Weekend Trip [00:27:36] — Dale describes taking his family to Wimberley over the weekend, comparing it to Fredericksburg but with nicer shop owners who don’t yell at kids.
- Ron White Call and Visit [00:32:52] — Dale mentions Ron White called him and is scheduled to stop by the show around 8:20-8:30 this morning.
- Airco Austin Sponsor Read [00:36:35] — The hosts do a live read for Airco Austin HVAC services, discussing 0% APR financing and energy efficiency rebates.
- Matt’s Fish Fry in Spicewood [00:38:06] — Matt talks about attending a fish fry at a private residence on Lake Travis with a full-size baseball diamond.
- French Bubble Hotel [00:39:03] — Dale tries to show a story about a French hotel where guests sleep in transparent bubbles in the woods, leading to technical difficulties and Daniel dismissing French forests as boring.
- Animal Cavalcade: Buda Oak Tree [00:45:20] — The segment covers Buda’s effort to relocate a 260-year-old, 425-ton heritage oak tree rather than cut it down for a new municipal complex, costing $232,000 to move it 600 feet.
- Husky Scared of Hair Clip [00:47:31] — The hosts watch a video of a husky dog terrified of a hair clip, debating whether it constitutes animal cruelty.
- Cat Yoga in Seattle [00:48:48] — Dale shows a story about a Seattle yoga studio that allows cats during classes, which he views as torture for people with allergies.
- Python vs Alligator [00:49:39] — The show tries to watch a video of a 15-foot python fighting an alligator in Florida, but Dale accidentally allows suspicious permissions on his computer.
Recurring Bits
- Animal Cavalcade [00:45:11] — Dale does an Animal Cavalcade featuring the Buda oak tree (given honorary animal status), a husky scared of a hair clip, cat yoga in Seattle, and a python versus alligator fight
Text Line
- [00:22:01] Someone asked if they could get back to talking about food and animals instead of politics — read by Dale Dudley Dale seemed mildly frustrated but moved on
Quotes
Catch me outside, how about that?
Dale Dudley [00:12:34]
I’d rather be with Madonna snatch than you snatch.
Dale Dudley [00:18:55]
You have a better chance of thinking this show is funny than being attacked by a terrorist.
Matt Bearden [00:28:44]
Part 2: Are You A Christian
This segment covers a wide-ranging discussion touching on PopCop’s religious and political jokes, Dale’s poorly-groomed poodle, photos of Dale’s wife ending up on cast members’ phones, Trump’s executive order on immigration, religious figures defending Trump, bathroom laws, and various giveaways. The hosts debate everything from Church of Christ trivia to groping laws in Texas, with Matt promoting his comedy show and Dale coordinating ticket giveaways. Ron White arrives at the end.
Segments
- PopCop Monday [00:01:12] — Bob performs PopCop, covering Trump’s approval rating, airport protests, and various news items with comedic commentary. He later receives complaints about violating the 7:45 rule for family-friendly content.
- The Big Sweep [00:05:41] — Dale introduces various topics including Fast Food Fanatic and Animal Cavalcade. Carissa is absent, leading to jokes about her whereabouts.
- Poe’s Birthday [00:11:24] — Bob does a microcast wishing his daughter Poe a happy 7th birthday, mentioning they’ll see Moana sing-along later. Bob also promotes his son’s performance in Lake Travis High School’s production of The Little Mermaid.
- Dale’s Poorly Groomed Poodle [00:13:31] — Dale shares photos of his 18-year-old poodle Dinky after his wife attempted to groom him at home in January, leaving the dog looking mangy and splotchy.
- The Cloud Photo Incident [00:16:09] — Discussion about how Dale posted a photo of his wife in lingerie during the Sideshow, which Matt and Bob photographed. Matt’s wife discovered it in the cloud and briefly thought he was having an affair with Amanda Dudley.
- Church of Christ Quiz [00:24:04] — Dale takes an online quiz to see if he grew up in the Church of Christ, covering topics like acceptable meeting times, hymn books, proper terminology, and church traditions. The quiz confirms his Church of Christ upbringing.
- Religious Defense of Trump [00:29:26] — Dale plays clips from Jim Bakker’s show featuring Dr. Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas claiming God intervened in the election to give Christians more time to share the gospel.
- Trump’s Executive Order Analysis [00:34:03] — Dale reads a CNN opinion piece arguing that Trump’s own executive order criteria would disqualify him from entering the country based on his past statements and behavior.
- Iranian Woman Stuck Abroad [00:36:52] — News story about Nazanin Zinori, a Clemson PhD graduate and Iran native, who is stuck in Dubai unable to return to her home, job, and car in South Carolina due to the immigration ban.
- SAG Awards Political Statements [00:44:01] — Clips from the SAG Awards showing various actors making statements against the immigration ban, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mahershala Ali, and Bryan Cranston invoking LBJ.
- Airco Spot and Bag of Dicks Scheme [00:48:34] — Bob does an Airco maintenance spot. Dale proposes partnering with a company that sends anonymous bags of candy dicks or glitter bombs to people who send hate mail, asking Daniel to reach out.
- Texas Groping Law Story [00:51:21] — News report about how groping is a felony in Texas if the victim is under 17, but only a class C misdemeanor equivalent to a traffic ticket if the victim is 17 or older.
- HEB Bathroom Creep [00:53:57] — Story about a man arrested for recording a young girl in an HEB bathroom stall, which Dale uses to sarcastically argue against bathroom bills since laws don’t stop actual criminals.
- Giveaways and Ron White Arrival [00:57:05] — Dale gives away Jeff Tate tickets, Bob promotes his Punch comedy show, and Ron White arrives looking healthy.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:01:12] — Bob’s Monday PopCop segment covering news with jokes, later discussed regarding complaints about 7:45 rule violations
- The Sideshow [00:16:34] — Referenced regarding the incident where Dale posted his wife’s lingerie photo and cast members took pictures
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:05:46] — Mentioned as something Dale hopes to do during the Big Sweep
- Animal Cavalcade [00:06:12] — Referenced during the Big Sweep planning
Guests
- Ron White (comedian) [00:58:20] — Arrived at end of segment for interview in next hour
Callers
- Brandon [00:23:45] — Had a joke but decided not to tell it, asked what hosts are looking forward to in 2017 Brief exchange, call didn’t go anywhere significant
Quotes
You’re bright and you’re a badass. Have a good day.
Bob Fonseca [00:12:55]
You know how to spell you. It looks like you have an IQ equal to a banana peel.
Dale Dudley [00:20:41]
That’s the only one, you’re going to help, but your communion doesn’t count.
Dale Dudley [00:24:04]
The contradictions are causing me to shoot myself in the face.
Dale Dudley [00:50:51]
Part 3: Comedian Ron White
Ron White joins the show to promote his Number One Tequila bottle signing at Oak Liquor Cabinet. The conversation covers his career ups and downs, living situations, golf courses in Vegas, the Blue Collar Comedy Tour explosion, his brief attempt at sobriety, stories about his late best friend Steve, and two physical altercations (punching a guy in a restaurant, chasing someone from his tour bus with a golf club). He spontaneously agrees to do 15-20 minutes at Matt’s Cap City show the next night.
Segments
- Ron White arrives [00:00:00] — Dale greets Ron, comments on how healthy he looks. Ron jokes about his appearance and discusses cutting back on drinking during the week.
- Number One Tequila promotion [00:03:00] — Ron explains he’ll be at Oak Liquor Cabinet doing a bottle signing for his tequila. His son lives in Austin and works for him.
- Weather and tour stops [00:04:30] — Ron talks about snow in El Paso and Midland during his weekend shows, and playing two shows at the Majestic in San Antonio, which he calls possibly the best venue he’s ever played.
- Working clubs in LA [00:06:45] — Ron discusses doing three sets a night at LA comedy clubs (Improv, Laugh Factory, Comedy Store) to sharpen his skills. Praises Joe Rogan’s comedy after watching him at the clubs.
- Matt’s show tomorrow [00:08:38] — Matt mentions his Cap City show tomorrow night. After some back-and-forth, Ron agrees to come do 15-20 minutes.
- Showtime’s Roadies [00:09:32] — Daniel praises Ron’s performance as Phil on Cameron Crowe’s Roadies. Ron discusses working with Cameron Crowe and his acting coach Eva Charney who uses unusual techniques.
- Steve stories – tour bus rules [00:13:51] — Ron tells stories about his late best friend and road manager Steve, including the ‘nobody craps on the bus but Ron’ announcement and the Newport Country Club rejection.
- Ron White doll and TMZ moments [00:18:01] — Discussion of Ron’s action figure from the Blue Collar peak. Ron describes two physical incidents: punching a jealous guy in an Albany restaurant, and chasing someone from his tour bus with a golf club (captured by TMZ).
- Amy Schumer joke theft [00:28:04] — Ron states he believes Amy Schumer stole material, citing specific examples from Kathleen Madigan and Patrice O’Neal. Says he’s done seven albums without being accused of theft.
- Vegas residency details [00:31:02] — Ron describes his Mirage deal (10 weekends a year, now cut to 7), staying in a villa with private pool, and access to Shadow Creek golf course. Discusses parking fees now at Vegas casinos and his relationship with MGM COO Jim Murren.
- House flood in Beverly Hills [00:38:23] — Ron explains how a broken faucet destroyed his newly built house four months after moving in, requiring complete gutting. Currently living in a 4,000 square foot apartment at the Montage hotel.
- Mother and tomatoes [00:42:48] — Ron talks about moving his mother to Cocoa Beach, Florida to live with his niece who works at NASA. Tells story about crawling in a dumpster to retrieve $100 his mother had hidden in a box of rotten tomatoes.
- Blue Collar explosion story [00:46:58] — Ron recounts going from broke in Mexico to sudden massive success when Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie went to DVD, selling 4 million copies. Describes the rapid escalation from $2,000/week club gigs to selling out theaters.
- Drunk callers [00:50:10] — Two callers: Austin (very intoxicated, claiming he met Ron before) and Aaron (mentions eight balls and buying his first Punch ticket).
- Guilt and sandwiches [00:59:00] — Ron shares his philosophy: hunger and guilt feel alike, so if he feels guilty he eats a sandwich to see if that fixes it. If not, he knows what he did was really wrong.
- Wrap-up [01:00:35] — Final plugs for the tequila signing and Matt’s show tomorrow night where Ron will perform.
Guests
- Ron White (comedian) [00:00:00] — In studio to promote Number One Tequila bottle signing at Oak Liquor Cabinet; extended interview covering his career, personal stories, and current projects
Callers
- Austin [00:50:10] — Claims he met Ron previously at Bass Concert Hall and an after-party, gave him ‘a little something something’ Very intoxicated call that becomes awkward; Ron doesn’t remember him. Matt jokes about pulling the clip to send to ‘that comedian’ mentioned
- Aaron [00:57:38] — Says he’s a big fan, listens to the show after ‘eight balls and lonely nights’, buying his first Punch ticket Brief appreciation call with drug reference that makes the hosts laugh
Quotes
I had a brief bout with sobriety that I was able to overcome
Ron White [00:02:20]
Heads up. Nobody craps on the bus but Ron
Ron White [00:15:30]
We wouldn’t let president Obama play here. He’s not with us
Ron White [00:16:04]
I think hunger and guilt feel a lot alike
Ron White [00:59:32]