Dudley and Bob
Dudley and Bob

Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, April 5, 2017

This Show

Part 1: Fishing Bloopers & Mariann from Brooklyn

The show opens with a podcast migration announcement, then Dale discusses his children’s new pet rodents (guinea pig and hamster) and his worry that their dachshund Cooper will kill them. The big highlight: Mariann from Brooklyn, a Howard Stern whack packer, calls in to help listener Angie win F1 tickets. The hosts then watch Bill Dance fishing show bloopers from the 90s/early 2000s and reminisce about fishing, leading to stories about Dale’s dad’s mishaps on fishing trips.

Segments

  • Podcast Migration Announcement [00:00:00] — Announcement about the show moving to a new iTunes feed, with the old one ending May 1st.
  • Show Opening [00:00:59] — Bob does the show introduction. Discussion about Carissa being out sick with shingles again.
  • Shingles Discussion Continues [00:02:38] — Bob worries about catching shingles from Carissa. Dale corrects him about how the virus works. Discussion of whether they had chickenpox.
  • F1 Contest Reminder [00:06:24] — Dale reminds listeners about the celebrity call-in contest for F1 VIP tickets and mentions Adam Wolf pinging celebrities on Twitter.
  • Sandy’s Thank You Note [00:10:47] — Dale shares a handwritten note from Sandy (formerly of JB and Sandy) thanking him for elevating his game, leading to a story about their near fist-fight.
  • Pet Rodents Problem [00:14:45] — Dale talks about his daughter’s new hamster and son’s guinea pig, and his fear that their dachshund Cooper will kill them.
  • Mariann from Brooklyn Calls [00:17:03] — Mariann from Brooklyn, Howard Stern whack packer, calls in to help listener Angie win F1 tickets. The hosts are thrilled to talk to her.
  • Indecency Training [00:23:30] — Brief discussion about required company indecency training and how it conflicts with what they actually do on the show.
  • Sideshow Topics [00:25:05] — Discussion of what was covered on yesterday’s Sideshow, including Dale’s wife catching him doing something graphic.
  • Marijuana Bill Update [00:28:12] — Dale reports on a marijuana decriminalization bill making it out of committee in Texas with GOP support.
  • Journalistic Integrity Tournament Preview [00:29:18] — Dale previews the upcoming tournament and explains they won’t do a men’s bracket because a listener already does one.
  • Bill Dance Fishing Bloopers [00:31:09] — The hosts watch and comment on classic Bill Dance fishing show bloopers, including him falling in water, breaking equipment, and various mishaps.
  • Fishing Gear Discussion [00:34:56] — The hosts debate fishing equipment quality and pricing, comparing it to audio gear and golf clubs.
  • Fishing Stories [00:40:05] — Dale shares stories about fishing trips with his short-tempered father and catching a big fish with just a reel and Velveeta cheese.

Recurring Bits

  • Journalistic Integrity Bracket / Tournament [00:29:18] — Dale previews the tournament starting in the 8 o’clock hour, mentions not doing a men’s bracket this year
  • The Sideshow [00:06:03] — Referenced multiple times, including episode 882 where Dale confessed to his wife catching him doing something embarrassing

Guests

  • Mariann from Brooklyn (other) [00:17:03] — Howard Stern whack packer who called in to help listener Angie win F1 tickets; hosts were extremely excited to talk to her

Callers

  • Mariann from Brooklyn (Brooklyn, New York) [00:17:03] — Called in on behalf of listener Angie to help her win F1 tickets for the celebrity call-in contest Huge success; hosts were thrilled. Mariann recorded a station ID. Dale declared her the biggest celebrity they’ve talked to in 30 years. Put Angie in the lead for the contest.

Text Line

  • [00:05:46] Carissa texted that she’s partly scabbing and not contagious for long, apologizing for being miserable — read by Dale Dudley Led to more discussion about her shingles and Bob’s concern about catching it

Quotes

She’s the biggest celebrity we’ve ever talked to in 30 years

Dale Dudley [00:17:36]

I can’t do a whole morning of somebody sawing their body while I stare at them

Dale Dudley [00:06:24]

How’s seventh place? How’s your cube?

Dale Dudley [00:13:07]

Part 2: Blasphemy & More Anti-Gay Bills

Dale rants about Alex Jones using homophobic slurs against Congressman Adam Schiff, then moves into health care debates and criticism of a Texas GOP bill to repeal pre-existing condition protections. The show launches its annual Journalistic Integrity Bracket, though the hosts argue about CJ’s bracket seeding. Dale also criticizes Texas Senator Brian Birdwell’s bill allowing officials to refuse same-sex marriage licenses based on religious objections.

Segments

  • Podcast Migration Announcement [00:00:00] — Station announcement about the show moving to a new iTunes feed, with the old feed ending May 1st.
  • Ambulance Theft Story [00:01:00] — Discussion of a woman who stole an ambulance after being discharged from a South Austin hospital, with debate about whose fault it was.
  • Daniel’s Highway Observations [00:03:43] — Daniel shares his discovery of coyotes hanging on fences near the Frio River area, leading to discussion of rural Texas practices.
  • Celebrity Call-In Contest Preview [00:10:46] — Promotion for the ongoing contest where listeners get celebrities to call in, with Formula One VIP passes as the prize.
  • Alex Jones Homophobic Rant [00:14:35] — Dale plays and criticizes clips of Alex Jones calling Adam Schiff a ‘fairy’ and using homophobic slurs, expressing disappointment in Jones’s rhetoric.
  • Jim Bakker on Trump as God-Figure [00:26:01] — Discussion of Jim Bakker telling viewers to stop ‘blaspheming’ Donald Trump, with the hosts mocking the conflation of Trump with religious reverence.
  • Old Show Commercials Flashback [00:32:01] — The hosts watch and cringe at old TV commercials they were forced to do, with Dale recounting tensions during the shoot and an incident where he accidentally hit someone with a cassette case.
  • Bill O’Reilly Advertiser Exodus [00:38:43] — Discussion of 14+ major advertisers pulling out of The O’Reilly Factor due to sexual harassment allegations, comparing it to past Rush Limbaugh controversies.
  • GOP Health Care Bill Returns [00:41:40] — Dale explains the new Republican attempt to repeal Obamacare, focusing on eliminating pre-existing condition protections and allowing insurance companies to cherry-pick customers.
  • Texas Anti-Gay Marriage Bill [00:52:36] — Criticism of Texas Senator Brian Birdwell’s bill allowing county officials to refuse same-sex marriage licenses based on religious objections.
  • Journalistic Integrity Bracket Launch [00:57:07] — CJ unveils the annual bracket, immediately causing controversy over matchups. The hosts argue about seeding and read the original letter from a news director that inspired the contest.

Recurring Bits

  • Journalistic Integrity Bracket [00:57:07] — Annual tournament launch with immediate controversy over CJ’s bracket seeding, particularly Aaron Jones vs. Christianne Uribe in the first round

Quotes

Trump is God because Jim Bakker is telling us to stop blaspheming Donald Trump.

Dale Dudley [00:26:56]

You know better than this, man. Come on, dude. Jesus, man.

Dale Dudley [00:21:38]

It’s a sham and a scam. The whole thing. It’s disgusting.

Dale Dudley [00:45:57]

I would instruct the IRS to shut down every fake preacher who proselytizes from the pulpit about politics.

Dale Dudley [00:27:04]

Part 2: Blasphemy and Anti-Gay Bills

The show opens with ticket giveaways and transitions into an Austin story about a woman stealing an ambulance. The bulk of the segment features Dale and Bob ranting about politics: Alex Jones’ homophobic rant against Adam Schiff, Jim Baker’s blasphemy claims about criticizing Trump, the GOP healthcare bill eliminating pre-existing condition protections, Rush Limbaugh’s spin on internet privacy, and Texas Senator Brian Birdwell’s anti-gay marriage bill. The segment ends with the annual Journalistic Integrity Bracket reveal, which sparks immediate complaints about the matchups.

Segments

  • Trolla Music Festival giveaway and ambulance theft [00:00:03] — Dale gives away tickets to a Dallas music festival, then discusses a woman who stole an ambulance from a South Austin hospital. The hosts joke about the situation and debate the pronunciation of various words.
  • Daniel’s highway observations: coyotes on fences [00:04:32] — Daniel discusses seeing dead coyotes hanging on fences during a drive to the Frio River area, sparking debate about the practice and leading to his typical mispronunciations and geographic confusion.
  • Alex Jones homophobic rant against Adam Schiff [00:13:13] — Dale plays and critiques Alex Jones calling Adam Schiff slurs and a ‘fairy,’ noting Jones prefaced it with ‘I’m not against gay people.’ Dale calls Jones out for knowing better and appeals to him directly to stop this behavior.
  • Jim Baker: criticizing Trump is blasphemy [00:25:18] — The hosts play clips of televangelist Jim Baker claiming that criticizing President Trump constitutes blasphemy. Dale points out the hypocrisy and the incorrect definition of blasphemy.
  • Old Dudley and Bob TV commercial [00:30:56] — The hosts watch and comment on an old TV commercial featuring Dale, Bob, and former co-host Deborah. Dale admits to throwing a cassette case that accidentally hit Deborah in the face during the shoot.
  • Bill O’Reilly losing advertisers [00:38:08] — Discussion of Bill O’Reilly losing 14+ major advertisers in one day due to harassment allegations. Bob predicts advertisers will return at lower rates, as happened with Rush Limbaugh.
  • GOP healthcare bill and pre-existing conditions [00:41:02] — Dale explains the new GOP healthcare proposal that would allow states to opt out of covering pre-existing conditions and essential health benefits. He argues this is insurance companies buying legislation through campaign donations.
  • Rush Limbaugh’s internet privacy spin [00:48:10] — Dale critiques Rush Limbaugh for falsely equating browser cookies with ISPs selling complete personal data including Social Security numbers and medical information. Bob discusses the Mercers and Cambridge Analytica.
  • Texas anti-gay marriage bill [00:52:04] — Discussion of Senator Brian Birdwell’s bill allowing county officials to refuse issuing same-sex marriage licenses based on religious objections. Dale and Bob argue officials should quit their jobs rather than refuse to do them.
  • Journalistic Integrity Bracket reveal [00:56:00] — CJ Morgan reveals the annual bracket, sparking immediate controversy. Dale reads the letter explaining why they changed from a ‘hottest reporter’ contest to journalistic integrity. The matchups cause arguments about seeding.

Recurring Bits

  • Journalistic Integrity Bracket [00:56:00] — Annual bracket reveal with immediate complaints about matchups, particularly Erin Jones vs. Christianne Uribe in the first round. Dale reads the origin story letter from KXAN’s Chad Cross.

Text Line

  • [01:00:41] Jenny Lee from local news tweeted three times about the Journalistic Integrity Bracket — read by Matt Bearden Matt noted she seemed unhappy with her matchup, sparking jokes about her reaction

Quotes

I’m not racist, but… that’s like, Hey, look at me. I’m about to be homophobic.

Dale Dudley [00:18:26]

Alex, you’re more famous than anyone from Austin. You know better than this, man.

Dale Dudley [00:21:08]

Trump is God because Jim Baker is telling us to stop blaspheming Donald Trump.

Dale Dudley [00:26:04]

Follow the money. Who do you think one of the biggest lobbies is? Healthcare insurance companies.

Dale Dudley [00:43:29]

Brian Birdwell doesn’t believe in America, nor does he follow his oath to the Constitution.

Dale Dudley [00:54:10]

Part 3: The 2017 Journalistic Integrity Bracket_ Round 1

The show conducts the first round of the 2017 Journalistic Integrity Bracket, voting on matchups between local TV news reporters. Dale is hesitant to do the contest, arguing it feels creepy and predicting a winner who won’t come on the show. CJ Morgan defends his bracket seeding while the cast argues about methodology, black-balling stations, and the contest’s purpose. Jack Kramer from Austin Salt Cave visits to discuss salt therapy (halotherapy). Daniel Gallo discovers an unexpected Lake Travis High School connection with the guest through a mutual friend.

Segments

  • Podcast Migration Announcement [00:00:00] — Announcement that the podcast is moving to a new home on iTunes, with the old feed disappearing by May 1st.
  • Bracket Arguments Begin [00:00:31] — Dale expresses hesitation about doing the bracket again, citing anger from previous years and concerns about winners not appearing on the show.
  • Michael’s Tournament Software Suggestion [00:01:48] — Caller Michael, who ran a wheelchair tennis tournament, suggests using free seeding software, but the hosts dismiss it.
  • First Matchup: Aaron Jones vs Christiane Uribe [00:02:52] — The first bracket vote pits two KVU/KI reporters against each other. Dale protests they shouldn’t be matched up. Aaron Jones advances.
  • Renters Warehouse Sponsor Read [00:06:44] — Bob delivers a sponsor read for Renters Warehouse property management services.
  • Cathy Calls In For Christiane [00:09:04] — Recurring caller Cathy votes for Christiane Uribe on behalf of her husband, who watches her religiously every morning.
  • Aaron Cargile Advances [00:12:00] — Aaron Cargile defeats Erica Lopez in the second matchup. Matt complains about looking up stories.
  • Rayanne Christensen vs Sarah Navoy [00:14:00] — Rayanne Christensen, last year’s fan favorite, defeats newcomer Sarah Navoy from CBS News.
  • Danielle Sarr Defeats Amanda Dugan [00:17:24] — Danielle Sarr from Fox 7 beats Amanda Dugan from KXAN in her first-ever first-round elimination. CJ is friends with Amanda and her husband.
  • Sally Hernandez Advances [00:19:00] — Sally Hernandez from KXAN defeats Mary Wasson from Spectrum.
  • Quita Culpepper Wins [00:20:03] — Dale recuses himself due to friendship with Quita Culpepper, who defeats Leanne Wallace.
  • Courtney Shoneman Advances [00:24:00] — Courtney Shoneman from CBS Austin defeats Tina Shively from KVU.
  • Jenny Lee Takes Final Vote [00:27:00] — Jenny Lee defeats Noel Newton in the last matchup of the day. Dale again expresses discomfort with the contest.
  • Jack Kramer Interview Begins [00:29:03] — Jack Kramer from Austin Salt Cave arrives to discuss halotherapy and his salt therapy business in Lakeway.
  • History and Science of Salt Therapy [00:30:40] — Jack explains the Polish origins of halotherapy, the coal miner vs salt miner study, and how breathing salt air helps respiratory issues.
  • Salt Cave Details [00:34:04] — Discussion of pricing, the 11 tons of pink Himalayan salt in the room, and how the therapy works for asthma, allergies, and skin conditions.
  • Lake Travis Connection Revealed [00:40:47] — Jack reveals he went to Lake Travis High School with Daniel Gallo’s friend Kevin Byron, who told embarrassing stories about Daniel rear-ending a teacher while flipping off a friend.
  • Gun Sales Down Under Trump [00:51:01] — Dale discusses Fox News story about gun industry decline under Trump, noting Obama was ‘the best gun salesman the world has ever seen’ due to fear-driven purchases.
  • Border Wall Land Seizures [00:53:01] — Discussion of news segment about Trump voters potentially losing land to border wall construction, including stories of property bisected by fences.

Recurring Bits

  • Journalistic Integrity Bracket [00:00:31] — First round voting on local TV news reporters, with 8 matchups completed. Dale repeatedly expresses discomfort with the contest. CJ Morgan created the brackets and defends his methodology. Results posted at KLBJ-FM.com.

Guests

  • Jack Kramer (expert) [00:29:03] — Owner of Austin Salt Cave in Lakeway, discussing halotherapy (salt therapy) for respiratory issues like asthma and allergies. Brought pink Himalayan salt shot glasses and cooking tiles as gifts.

Callers

  • Michael [00:01:48] — Suggested using free tournament seeding software to avoid bracket conflicts Dale dismissed the suggestion, saying they had no time for software installs
  • Cathy (regular) [00:09:04] — Voted for Christiane Uribe on behalf of her husband Dale asked if she was envious of ‘Marianne from Brooklyn’ who called earlier. She mentioned calling a celebrity to try to get them on the show.
  • unnamed [00:09:21] — Voted for Aaron Jones Quick vote, no discussion
  • unnamed [00:09:33] — Tried to vote for Sally Hernandez in wrong bracket Dale told them Sally wasn’t in this particular matchup

Text Line

  • [00:16:56] Eric Alderete (Chuy) texted that ‘these brackets are BS’ — read by Dale Dudley Dale read it aloud with amusement

Quotes

Two straight goddamn years, we pick a winner and they don’t come in.

Dale Dudley [00:00:37]

I should have done this myself.

Dale Dudley [00:08:21]

Can we remember one word for next year when this comes up? Creepy.

Dale Dudley [00:20:48]

President Obama was the best gun salesman the world has ever seen.

Dale Dudley [00:51:34]

Just because he got elected doesn’t make it any less stupid and a waste of money.

Dale Dudley [00:56:02]

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