Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, February 15, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Bob is Back
Bob Fonseca returns from a week-long vacation in Mexico to find the show continued without him, including the introduction of a new character called ‘Pop Squirrel.’ Dale immediately launches into a passionate rant about Trump, Flynn’s resignation, and Russian contacts, while also dealing with a caller named Kenny who attacked him yesterday. The segment ends with Dale revealing his new Porsche purchase disaster: on his first drive to work, he hit a boulder on 183, damaging the car before he’d even had it a day.
Segments
- Bob’s Return Introduction [00:00:10] — Bob Fonseca returns from Mexico vacation with elaborate intro. He admits he never left the resort compound and didn’t learn any Spanish.
- Dale’s Political Rant Begins [00:01:49] — Dale immediately launches into a passionate condemnation of Trump, defending his right to speak out about the Flynn resignation and Russian contacts despite listener complaints.
- Catching Bob Up on the Show [00:05:03] — The hosts struggle with ‘show amnesia’ trying to remember what happened during Bob’s week away. Daniel’s ‘women exist in this world’ comment is mentioned but no one remembers the context.
- Women’s Bathroom Has Three Stalls [00:11:56] — The crew discusses Carissa’s late arrivals last week and discovers the women’s bathroom has three stalls while the men’s has only one cramped toilet with two too-close urinals.
- Bob’s Bee Sting Story [00:15:25] — Bob describes getting stung by a Mexican bee on his jugular while at the pool. He thought he might go into anaphylactic shock but survived.
- Pop Squirrel Character Revealed [00:19:39] — Matt introduces Bob to ‘Pop Squirrel,’ a controversial new character created during Bob’s absence that is ‘slightly racist and kind of mean.’
- The Kenny Caller Saga [00:21:55] — Dale explains yesterday’s confrontation with a hater caller named Kenny, revealing he has Kenny’s phone number and is considering various revenge options including turning it over to the Warriors or using it for prank lending site signups.
- Bag of Richards Mystery Explained [00:25:29] — The hosts recap the ‘Bag of Richards Gate’ candy mystery that consumed several shows, which ended anticlimactically when they realized it was probably thrown away by cleaning crew.
- Lenny the Supporter Calls [00:27:00] — A caller who claims to be ‘Lenny, not Kenny’ thanks Dale for being a voice of reason since the Bush/Iraq war days. Dale launches into another Trump/Bush comparison rant.
- Dale’s Porsche Disaster [00:39:55] — Dale reveals his new Porsche purchase and immediately tells the story of how on his very first drive to work, wearing full midlife crisis attire, he hit a boulder on 183 that damaged the wheel and body. The car has been in the shop since Saturday.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:19:39] — Pop Squirrel introduced as Pop Cop’s ‘young sidekick’ – a racist, mean character that appeared regularly during Bob’s absence
Callers
- John [00:21:17] — Called to remind them about the ‘I got a pulse’ drop from Emma Thompson Brief call, just a reminder about a drop they forgot to tell Bob about
- Nelson [00:22:23] — Reminded them about Bag of Richards Gate and noted Kenny yesterday was probably the forced listener from construction Confirmed Dale’s suspicion about Kenny being a repeat troll, led to Dale threatening to broadcast Kenny’s number
- Kenny/Lenny (regular) [00:27:00] — Claims to be Lenny not Kenny, thanks Dale for being voice of reason since Bush era Triggered another Dale political rant about not being a sycophant and questioning authority
- Damon [00:34:24] — Called to support Dale and tell him not to let Kenny get him down Led to Dale telling long story about a stalker caller from the 90s who was caught by DPS at a state building
- Jack [00:38:43] — Reminded them the Bag of Richards fight was because Daniel kept escalating over missing candy Confirmed the anticlimactic nature of the whole incident
Quotes
I’m not going to sit and pretend this is nothing
Dale Dudley [00:01:53]
I’m at what I’ve got. I’m not sitting around taking it.
Dale Dudley [00:09:25]
You’re not a patriot. You’re a Cincinnati Bengal.
Dale Dudley [00:27:58]
If I’m going to go full midlife crisis, I’m going to go full midlife crisis
Dale Dudley [00:40:14]
Part 2: Fried Chicken & Russian Leaks
Dale opens discussing upcoming live podcast and ticket giveaways, then Pop Cop delivers news including the Flynn/Russia resignation story. The bulk of the segment combines Fast Food Fanatic and Animal Cavalcade bits covering KFC hacks, failed chips, a cop saving a Jack in the Box from a burning truck, Florida man throwing a gator into Wendy’s, owl cafes, and Westminster Dog Show coverage. Dale pivots to serious discussion of Trump/Russia intelligence leaks and Flynn resignation, criticizing Jason Chaffetz and Rush Limbaugh. Moby’s claims about Trump are discussed but dismissed. Harrison Ford’s near-miss landing on a taxiway over an American Airlines 737 is analyzed, with Dale explaining he’s too old to fly. Segment ends with local news story about elderly couple married nearly 30 years, making Carissa sad about her own timeline.
Segments
- Opening: Live Podcast Promo [00:00:01] — Dale announces April 19th live podcast at Cap City, mentions Daniel Tosh/Eddie Gosling Frank Erwin show tickets, and teases the Big Sweep.
- Pop Cop News Segment [00:00:58] — Pop Cop delivers news including Michael Flynn resignation, Trump wall costs, Scott Baio boycotting Nordstrom, Ben Affleck wanting out of Batman, Tom Brady signing fees, yoga for pain management, San Francisco healthiest city, and Burger King Israel adult meals.
- Grammar Police Incident [00:05:53] — Dale rants about listener Brazos Pape correcting his use of ‘your’ vs ‘you’re’ on Facebook during a commercial break instead of preparing for the show, forcing him to re-do a screenshot.
- Big Sweep Announcement [00:06:34] — Dale announces the Big Sweep hour of non-stop comedy, fun, and controversy is coming up.
- Carissa Flu Shot Discussion [00:10:48] — Dale learns Carissa’s roommates have the flu but she still hasn’t gotten a flu shot despite promising to. Discusses flu mortality and Daniel also hasn’t gotten vaccinated.
- Fast Food Fanatic: KFC Hacks [00:15:07] — Discussion of KFC menu hacks from Thrillist including adding mashed potatoes to anything, bacon, ordering livers and gizzards, and combining KFC/Taco Bell items.
- Fast Food Fanatic Continues [00:19:03] — Coverage of camembert bacon pastry, New York burger bomb with cheese-filled top bun, and failed chips made from potato chip crumbs.
- Animal Cavalcade: Cop Saves Jack in the Box [00:23:28] — Video of Fort Worth area cop pushing burning F-150 out of Jack in the Box drive-thru.
- Animal Cavalcade: Florida Gator Incident [00:25:22] — Joshua James, 23, arrested for throwing live alligator into Wendy’s drive-thru in Jupiter, Florida area.
- Animal Cavalcade: Owl Cafe and Owl Stories [00:26:04] — Discussion of Japanese owl cafe, Dale’s story of brother shooting owl and keeping baby owl, Daniel’s ‘majestic’ owl sighting at Canyon of the Eagle, and Comanche caller Rich explaining owls are omens of death.
- Animal Cavalcade: Westminster Dog Show [00:29:15] — Austin dog ‘Whiskey Town Dow Whiny Brie’ won best in breed for wire haired pointing griffins. Discussion of Jack Russell/Parsons Russell terriers.
- Trump/Russia Intelligence Leaks [00:35:45] — Dale discusses New York Times report of repeated contacts between Trump campaign aides and Russian intelligence, questions about what Trump knew and when, criticizes Jason Chaffetz for hypocrisy, and addresses listener frustration with company carrying Rush Limbaugh.
- Moby’s Trump Claims [00:42:55] — Discussion of electronic musician Moby claiming insider knowledge about Trump/Russia dossier being real and Trump being blackmailed. Bob and Dale dismiss this as muddying the waters.
- Harrison Ford Aviation Incident [00:50:51] — Detailed analysis of Harrison Ford landing his single-engine Husky on taxiway instead of runway 20 left, flying over American Airlines 737 with 110 passengers. Dale explains aviation details and suggests Ford is too old to be flying.
- Valentine’s Day Couple Story [00:57:31] — Local news story about elderly couple Chet and Billy Dombrowski married nearly 30 years, making Carissa sad about her own marriage timeline.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:00:58] — Pop Cop delivers news including Flynn resignation, wall costs, celebrity news, health news, and Burger King Israel Valentine’s Day adult meals
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:15:07] — Combined with Animal Cavalcade – covers KFC hacks, camembert pastry, burger bomb, failed chips
- Animal Cavalcade [00:23:28] — Combined with Fast Food Fanatic – cop saving Jack in the Box, Florida gator incident, owl cafe, Westminster Dog Show
Callers
- Rich [00:30:59] — Owls as omens of death in Comanche culture Added to running joke about Daniel being cursed by seeing an owl
- Brian (Houston transplant to Austin) [00:31:35] — Complimenting the show vs Houston radio (Walton and Johnson) Led to brief criticism of Walton and Johnson’s stereotypical character comedy
- Carrie [00:33:14] — Westminster Dog Show best in show winner Provided update that German Shepherd won best in show
- Michael [00:59:59] — Explaining reticular activating system Brief educational call about why you notice things after first seeing them, cut short due to time
Quotes
Are you happy now Brazos Pape
Dale Dudley [00:06:52]
It’s just Russia guys, they just controlled our election, the most sacred thing our country possesses
Dale Dudley [00:14:41]
If 10 people are willing to go to jail for 10 years, there must be something of grave concern
Pop Cop character [00:38:27]
I always forget sometimes that I’m just a stupid employee
Dale Dudley [00:46:57]
I’ve got more of a chance of getting knocked up than getting married
Carissa Jade [01:00:49]
Part 3: Host of _Daytripper_ Chet Garner
Chet Garner, host of ‘The Day Tripper’ on KLRU, visits to discuss his PBS travel show about Texas towns. Dale quizzes Chet on obscure Texas geography, they discuss upcoming episodes (Laredo, Palestine, Victoria), and the conversation wanders into diaper-changing horror stories, Dale’s genealogy research revealing a Civil War ancestor named Amaziah who died at the Battle of Jackson, Mississippi, and a story about Dale’s brother firing blanks from an AR-15 to prank him. The show also includes a Howard Stern lawsuit discussion and typical morning show banter.
Segments
- People of the Neighborhood – Chet Garner [00:00:48] — Chet Garner from ‘The Day Tripper’ joins the show. Dale jokes about wanting to accompany Chet to East Texas for filming, specifically to Tyler, which Chet seems to have brushed off previously.
- Laredo Episode Discussion [00:06:44] — Chet discusses upcoming episodes including Laredo (canoeing the Rio Grande, world-class birding destination), Palestine (night vision hog hunting), and Victoria. He mentions the Rattlesnake Roundup in Sweetwater.
- Texas Town Geography Quiz [00:11:00] — Dale quizzes Chet on obscure Texas towns including Leakey, Canton, Jefferson, Grand Falls, Sundown, Arp, and Pinwell. Chet does well on the better-known ones but struggles with the most obscure locations.
- Diaper Changing Horror Stories [00:22:56] — The crew watches a viral video of a tattooed father gagging while changing his baby’s diaper. This launches a conversation about diaper-changing experiences, with caller Jay sharing that being in prison was less scary than changing poopy diapers.
- Howard Stern Lawsuit [00:26:20] — Discussion of Howard Stern being sued after an IRS agent on hold accidentally broadcast a woman’s personal information (phone number, social security number, income) during his show. Debate over whether Howard is liable.
- Dale’s Genealogy Discovery [00:43:30] — Dale shares his discovery of a Civil War ancestor, Amaziah Francis Stevenson, his first cousin four times removed, who was killed in action at the Battle of Jackson, Mississippi on May 14, 1863. He shows Daniel the muster rolls.
- AR-15 Prank Story [00:49:23] — Dale recounts the time his brother, stressed from dental school, pranked him by firing blanks from a fully automatic AR-15 in a small apartment, making Dale think he was about to be killed.
Recurring Bits
- People of the Neighborhood [00:00:48] — Chet Garner interview segment announced with the theme song
Guests
- Chet Garner (expert) [00:00:48] — Host of ‘The Day Tripper’ on KLRU, discussing his PBS travel show about Texas towns and upcoming episodes
Callers
- Jay [00:26:17] — Shared story about having poop in his hand while holding his newborn daughter and scratching his head with it. Also mentioned being in prison. Dale was surprised to learn caller had been in prison for drugs. Brief discussion about his prison time and whether changing diapers made him want to get high again.
- Billy (regular) [00:47:38] — Called about various topics, difficult to understand due to speech issues The hosts struggle to understand Billy but remain patient. Chuy mentions Billy calls regularly and he tries to have conversations with him. Billy has communication difficulties but the show is kind to him.
Quotes
It’s a thousand times worse than dog.
Dale Dudley [00:23:02]
I’ve been to prison, almost got stabbed, but nothing scarier than changing a poopy diaper.
Caller (Jay) [00:29:48]
I’m so sick of this family! (his brother before firing blanks)
Dale Dudley [00:51:05]