Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, February 24, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Home Movies & Libtards
Dale shares home movies with the cast, unexpectedly getting emotional while viewing footage of his late grandmother and family from the 1950s-1980s. Carissa discusses planning to visit her grandmother and digitize old family movies before they deteriorate. The show transitions to fast food discussion (Taco Bell dropping the Chicken Chalupa, why McDonald’s Coke tastes better) and movie talk, with Dale enthusiastically recommending ‘Split’ starring James McAvoy. Dale also expresses frustration about his situation on KLBJ AM and political/ideological conflicts with the station’s talk radio programming.
Segments
- Show open and Dale’s concerns about KLBJ AM [00:00:31] — Dale mentions he crossed a line into ‘old manville’ and discusses frustration with changes to his planned future at KLBJ AM, including ideological conflicts with Rush Limbaugh’s programming.
- Yesterday’s show aftermath [00:05:37] — Dale expresses guilt about yesterday’s ‘What Do You Got’ bit that devolved into shock radio territory with disgusting photos being sent in.
- Home movies segment begins [00:16:03] — Carissa mentions visiting her grandmother to watch old silent home movies, which leads Dale to share his digitized family home movies from the 1950s-1980s on his iPad.
- Dale gets emotional over grandmother footage [00:23:00] — Dale unexpectedly tears up when seeing footage of his late grandmother holding him as a child, leading to a touching moment about family and loss.
- Nail gun accident story [00:26:12] — Dale shares a news story about a 22-year-old who was hit in the groin area by a ricocheting nail from a nail gun.
- Fast Food Fanatic segment [00:32:55] — Discussion of Taco Bell discontinuing the Chicken Chalupa and why Coca-Cola tastes better at McDonald’s (special filtration, metal syrup containers, temperature control, wider straws).
- Movie discussion [00:40:43] — Cast discusses Oscar-nominated films and Dale enthusiastically recommends ‘Split’ starring James McAvoy, calling it one of the best movies he’s seen in years.
Recurring Bits
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:32:55] — Discussion of Taco Bell’s Chicken Chalupa being discontinued and why McDonald’s Coke tastes better, with Daniel contributing as the fast food expert
- The Sideshow [00:15:39] — Dale announces the Sideshow will soon be free and is taking down the paywall; references to previous one-on-one conversations with Carissa on the Sideshow
Callers
- Chris [00:11:27] — Asked about Dale’s situation with KLBJ AM and wanted an update on Matt’s conversation with Carissa on the Sideshow Dale explained the fractured plan for his future at the station and ideological conflicts with talk radio programming like Rush Limbaugh
Quotes
There’s the media, which can have a bias left or right…but they do check facts
Dale Dudley [00:14:07]
This show makes me happy. Even when I’m yelling, this show makes me happy.
Dale Dudley [00:15:11]
Just saying, people grew up to hate that little boy.
Dale Dudley [00:23:49]
60% of Americans cannot identify one movie nominated for Best Picture, and I’m one of them
Dale Dudley [00:41:11]
Part 2: The ScotteeVest Decision & Town Hall Meetings
Dale orders a ScottyVest with 26 pockets for travel convenience, but after the crew mocks it relentlessly, he cancels the order mid-show. PopCop delivers jokes about pop culture and current events. The segment shifts to Dale expressing frustration with politicians refusing to hold town halls, specifically calling out Louie Gohmert for using the Gabby Giffords shooting as an excuse, and criticizing Republicans for dismissing protesters as ‘paid’. The show concludes with bizarre news stories including a chiropractor inventing ‘menstruation glue’ and Dale’s horror-story about his daughter’s foot odor.
Segments
- Podcast Sales Record and Moontower Preview [00:00:01] — Dale announces they broke a one-day sales record for their live podcast. The show will be April 19th at Cap City Comedy Club during Moontower Comedy Festival.
- PopCop [00:01:34] — Bob delivers PopCop jokes covering Paula Abdul’s sitcom, Eddie Van Halen donating guitars, Beyonce pulling out of Coachella, the Oscars, Mr. T on Dancing with the Stars, Ben Affleck moving back with Jennifer Garner, Sweden’s paid sexy time proposal, Fort Collins topless ban reversal, NASA’s planet announcement, Iceland’s president on pineapple pizza, and a Florida cop injured subduing a lingerie thief.
- The ScottyVest Saga Begins [00:06:37] — Dale reveals he ordered a ScottyVest with 26 pockets for travel, designed to eliminate the need for a backpack through TSA. The crew immediately begins mocking the purchase.
- ScottyVest Sizing Debate [00:15:00] — After reviewing the specs and seeing images online, Dale worries he ordered the wrong size. The crew continues to ridicule the vest, comparing it to Battlestar Galactica and suggesting he’ll look like Steve Bannon.
- First Cancellation [00:20:26] — Dale cancels the ScottyVest order, feeling bad after the crew’s mockery, though they try to talk him into keeping it.
- Car Problems [00:21:00] — Dale mentions his fun car is having software problems and his Ford’s air conditioner keeps failing. He also needs help moving his nephew’s belongings to California cheaply.
- ScottyVest Callers Weigh In [00:26:00] — Multiple callers discuss wearing vests with pockets. Lucas uses one for delivery work. Tiffany recommends a Magellan vest instead. An angry female caller demands they stop talking about it. Most callers validate Dale’s concerns about how it looks when fully loaded.
- Animal Cavalcade [00:34:00] — Dale presents animal stories: an 11-year-old boy shot a beehive with a BB gun and was stung 400 times; quad calves were born in Ireland with delightful Irish accent audio; a sheep headbutts a woman; a giraffe pregnancy livestream was shut down by animal rights activists claiming it violated YouTube’s nudity policy; tigers take down a drone; and a mama bear disciplines her cub.
- Moving Nephew to California [00:48:00] — Dale asks for help finding affordable solutions to move his newly-attorney nephew from Austin to California after getting a $6,000 moving quote.
- Town Hall Cowardice [00:49:00] — Dale criticizes Representative Louie Gohmert from Tyler, Texas, for refusing to hold town halls and using the Gabby Giffords shooting as an excuse, calling it ‘stolen valor.’ He also calls out Representative Jason Chaffetz for claiming all town hall attendees are paid protesters despite evidence to the contrary.
- Texas Rep Offended by Women’s March Signs [00:56:00] — Dale discusses Representative Mike Conaway being ‘deeply disturbed’ by signs at the Women’s March referencing female body parts, pointing out the hypocrisy given Trump’s ‘grab them by the pussy’ comments.
- Menstruation Glue [00:57:00] — Dale presents a story about chiropractor Daniel Duff who invented ‘Mensez’ – a lipstick-shaped glue designed to seal the labia shut during menstruation until urination releases it. Carissa is horrified.
- Daughter’s Foot Odor Horror Story [01:00:01] — Dale shares a story about his five-year-old daughter emitting a horrible smell that he initially feared was from her genitals, only to discover it was from her feet after wearing shoes without socks all day. He relates this to a past dating experience.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:01:34] — Bob delivers celebrity and pop culture jokes with PopSquirrel (Daniel) as sidekick making occasional interjections and catching Bob’s mistakes
Callers
- Lucas [00:26:21] — Called to defend wearing a vest with giant pockets for his delivery truck job downtown Dale dismisses him for not having an actual ScottyVest, just a ‘Walmart knockoff’
- unnamed female caller [00:27:51] — Called about ScottyVest but her phone quality was so poor they couldn’t understand her Dale hung up on her and mocked her for having a cheap ‘top-up’ phone
- unnamed [00:29:05] — Fellow ScottyVest wearer whose grandpa has three of them and likes them for TSA Provided positive review but Bob accused him of making it up
- unnamed [00:29:55] — Called to defend ScottyVest for fly fishing use Admitted he would never wear it to the airport, undermining Dale’s intended use case
- Paul [00:30:30] — Asked how Dale would wedge himself into an airplane seat while wearing a loaded vest Contributed to Dale’s growing doubts about the purchase
- Tiffany [00:33:57] — Got ScottyVest for her husband, he hated it, they got a Magellan vest instead Recommended alternative product and commented on the intern’s ‘sexy voice’, which Carissa found creepy
Quotes
I’m an old man. I don’t care anymore about the way anything looks. It’s just utility.
Dale Dudley [00:15:23]
You’re wearing luggage
Bob Fonseca [00:23:00]
I am not the biggest poon from Tyler, Texas
Dale Dudley [00:53:00]
Have some courage. Face your constituents. Hold town halls.
Gabby Giffords (quoted) [00:54:42]
It’s a woman’s right to carry a sign about her pusswa when the president talks about grabbing it
Dale Dudley [00:57:08]
Part 3: Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons
Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons visits the studio and, during casual conversation about his chest pains and family history of heart disease, the hosts get cardiologist Dr. Stan Wang on the phone to evaluate him on-air. The conversation veers through comedy, politics, personal stories about fathers who died of heart attacks, Dale’s weight and exercise struggles, ancestry DNA results, and ends with Greg promoting his weekend shows at Cap City Comedy Club. A caller offers to pay for Greg’s medical tests.
Segments
- Name Dropping and Howard Stern Forward [00:00:01] — Dale jokes about dropping celebrity names before the break. Greg discusses Howard Stern writing the forward to his book and then spending two weeks on air complaining about it.
- Greg’s Chest Pain Symptoms [00:01:01] — Greg describes experiencing chest tightness when exercising and a cold sensation in his chest when reclining, prompting concern from the hosts.
- Calling Dr. Stan Wang [00:02:21] — Dale texts cardiologist Dr. Stan Wang to call the show about Greg’s symptoms while they discuss their fathers’ heart attack deaths.
- Competing Father Heart Attack Stories [00:03:02] — Greg and Dale compare their fathers’ heart attack deaths – Greg’s dad died face-down in pasta at Rao’s restaurant at 52, Dale’s dad died on a treadmill at a cardiologist’s office.
- Dr. Wang Consultation [00:12:01] — Dr. Stan Wang calls in and evaluates Greg’s symptoms on-air, describing them as an ‘anginal pattern’ and recommending Greg come to his office immediately given the family history.
- Greg’s Insurance Problem [00:17:09] — Greg reveals his insurance only covers UCLA doctors in California, creating a barrier to getting tested in Austin. A listener named Stephanie offers to pay for the procedures.
- Political Commentary and Comedy [00:20:01] — Discussion shifts to Trump voters, political comedy, and how audiences react differently to political material now versus during the Sam Kinison and Bill Hicks era.
- Greg’s Six-Foot-Two Date Story [00:23:03] — Greg tells about calling an audience member on stage who had a reserved but empty table, finding out she and her boyfriend broke up, then getting them back together after he went on Fox TV to find her a date.
- Dale’s Weight and Diet Journey [00:27:59] — Dale tells the story of being weighed on a sightseeing plane in Hawaii (273 pounds), researching bariatric surgery, and eventually losing 45 pounds through carb restriction instead of exercise.
- Ancestry DNA Results [00:36:56] — Discussion of ancestry DNA tests – Greg is 97% Irish with 1% Asian, Dale is mostly English and Irish with 5% Middle Eastern, and no Native American despite family stories.
- Personal Life and Wrap-Up [00:51:30] — Conversation turns to Dale’s wife, plastic surgery, Greg’s podcast Fitzdog Radio, and final plugs for Greg’s Cap City Comedy Club shows.
Guests
- Greg Fitzsimmons (comedian) [00:00:01] — Main guest throughout segment, discussing his health, comedy career, and performing at Cap City Comedy Club
- Dr. Stan Wang (expert) [00:12:01] — Cardiologist from Austin Heart Hospital who called in to evaluate Greg’s chest pain symptoms on-air
- Bob Kusravi (other) [00:48:28] — Comedian who drove Greg to the station, mentioned having trouble at security
Callers
- Stephanie [00:21:36] — Offered to pay for Greg’s medical procedures on her credit card because her father also died at 52 from a heart attack Dale hung up on her but she was remembered fondly; Greg didn’t want her to pay
Quotes
Up to 80% of heart attacks are preventable. Totally unnecessary morbidity and death.
Dr. Stan Wang [00:14:28]
It’s the beginning of fascism when you start marginalizing the media.
Greg Fitzsimmons [00:29:10]
Gay guys will have sex with the drop of a hat. Literally if you drop your hat.
Greg Fitzsimmons [00:24:51]