Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, June 15, 2017
This Show
Part 1: The Creepy Game Show Host
Matt Bearden fills in for Dale Dudley, who is recovering from leg surgery. The crew discusses housing affordability across America, Dale’s recovery timeline, and Matt’s family leaving for their annual summer trip. The main discussion centers on watching old game shows on the Buzzer network, particularly Richard Dawson’s inappropriate behavior on Family Feud, kissing female contestants on the lips. They announce the pre-sale for the Dudley & Bob 25th Anniversary show happening at 8am.
Segments
- Show open without Dale [00:00:09] — Bob opens the show, explaining Dale had surgery yesterday and may try to come in around 8am for an announcement.
- Solstice and witchcraft [00:03:00] — Carissa reveals she wanted to be Wiccan as a teenager and was disappointed when she didn’t become a witch at 16.
- Global obesity statistics [00:08:59] — Discussion of CNN report that one-third of the world is overweight or obese, with the US leading in childhood obesity.
- Housing affordability by state [00:15:29] — Analysis of chart showing hourly wages needed to rent a two-bedroom apartment in each state. California highest at $30.92/hour, Texas at $18.38/hour.
- Alex Jones tapes Megyn Kelly [00:22:56] — Audio clip of Alex Jones claiming he recorded his NBC interview with Megyn Kelly to show how they would edit it, echoing Trump’s taping claims.
- Hugging customs and awkwardness [00:32:04] — Matt references the previous day’s Sideshow discussion about hugging, cuddle parties, and various greeting customs around the world.
- The Buzzer network discovery [00:35:05] — Matt describes discovering Buzzer, a digital sub-channel showing old game shows from the 60s and 70s, including Match Game, Password, and Family Feud.
- Richard Dawson’s creepy behavior [00:36:22] — Matt describes watching old Family Feud episodes and being shocked by how inappropriately Richard Dawson kissed female contestants and made sexual comments.
- Creepy game show host compilation [00:37:43] — They play a disturbing audio/video compilation of an unknown game show host pressuring young girls for kisses, with someone off-camera calling him a ‘dirty old man.’
- 25th Anniversary pre-sale announcement [00:43:12] — Details about the 8am ticket pre-sale code for the Dudley & Bob 25th Anniversary Gala at the Paramount Theater, featuring Bob Schneider, Scrappy Judd Newcomb, and others.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:28:42] — Bob references yesterday’s Sideshow podcast discussion about hugging and personal interactions
- Trump Dump [00:03:00] — Mentioned as upcoming content for the show, described as ‘massive’
- Animal Cavalcade [00:03:00] — Mentioned as upcoming content for the show
Quotes
Remember, Rudy’s is selling barbecue. We’re selling radio. Rudy’s is selling something that people want.
Matt Bearden [00:22:01]
I’m not going to say watch out, you might have been taped, you were taped.
Alex Jones (audio) [00:25:34]
He goes for multiple makeout sessions with some of these ladies next to their husbands.
Matt Bearden [00:36:55]
Part 2: Bob Schneider
Bob Schneider visits the studio as a marquee guest for the show’s 25th anniversary celebration. The hosts announce the pre-sale for their anniversary show at the Paramount Theatre, giving out the code DBM25. The segment includes discussion of Bob’s creative process, his evolution as an artist now that he has children, and playful banter about Dale’s past romantic history overlapping with Bob’s in Austin’s small music scene.
Segments
- 25th Anniversary Tease [00:00:00] — Bob teases the upcoming secret code reveal while Dale calls in from home recovering from knee surgery. Discussion about Bob’s discomfort with being celebrated.
- Fight Video [00:06:56] — Matt shows a viral video of an older man with orthopedic shoes fending off multiple attackers with a wooden board.
- 10 Things You Need to Know [00:11:27] — Bob runs through Business Insider’s top 10 news stories, including Mount Everest becoming easier to climb, United Airlines fuel leak, and Australian PM mocking Trump.
- Dale Tries to Call In [00:32:47] — Technical difficulties as Dale attempts to use the comrex equipment from home, accidentally broadcasting a side conversation.
- Martha Kelly Addition Announced [00:36:13] — Matt announces comedian Martha Kelly from ‘Baskets’ and ‘American Gods’ has been added to the anniversary show lineup.
- Pre-Sale Code Reveal [00:41:41] — Matt announces tickets are live at austintheater.org with code DBM25. Website immediately crashes from demand.
- Bob Schneider Arrives [00:43:53] — Bob Schneider enters the studio to discussion of the Black Cat venue and early Austin music scene memories.
- Bob’s Creative Process [00:48:00] — Discussion of Bob’s new album recording, his creative process, self-criticism common among artists, and how fatherhood has influenced his songwriting.
- Dale and Bob’s Shared History [00:53:35] — Awkward but playful discussion of Dale and Bob’s overlapping romantic histories in Austin’s small music scene, with Dale calling them ‘Eskimo buddies.’
Guests
- Bob Schneider (musician) [00:43:53] — In studio to discuss his new album and promote his appearance at the show’s 25th anniversary event. No specific promotional agenda, came as a favor.
Callers
- Dale Dudley (home) (regular) [00:32:47] — Called in from home while recovering from knee surgery, technical difficulties with comrex equipment Eventually connected but struggled with equipment. Participated in Bob Schneider interview remotely.
Text Line
- [00:09:03] Aaron Alvarez sent in a fight video — read by Matt Bearden Matt played the video of the older man fighting off multiple attackers
- [00:51:30] Joey reports the Paramount website crashed — read by Matt Bearden Confirmed the ticket demand was overwhelming the site
Quotes
Everybody I know who really don’t have a high opinion of themselves tend to do the best stuff
Bob Schneider [00:50:07]
How many times you and I are Eskimo buddies? It’s a small town
Dale Dudley [00:54:33]
Part 3: Bob Schneider part 2
Bob Schneider performs acoustic for the show and discusses the upcoming 25th anniversary show at the Paramount. The hosts reminisce about the old Austin music scene, particularly 6th Street venues like the Black Cat and Steamboat. Ticket sales for the anniversary show launch this morning, immediately overwhelming the Paramount website. Dale calls in from home recovering from surgery, leading to discussions about UFOs, nostalgia, and whether the hosts miss their younger party days.
Segments
- Nostalgia for old Austin days [00:00:00] — Bob Schneider and the hosts discuss the old 6th Street music scene, with Bob revealing he has zero nostalgia for his single days and much prefers married life.
- Bob Schneider live performance setup [00:05:00] — Technical difficulties getting Bob’s guitar properly mic’d up, leading to casual banter about tuning and equipment.
- Bob performs ‘I Was at a Party’ [00:07:00] — Bob Schneider performs an acoustic version of his song about meeting various celebrities at parties, though he admits he’s never actually met any of them.
- Ticket giveaway and iFly promo [00:12:00] — Bob Fonseca does a sponsor read for iFly indoor skydiving for Father’s Day while Bob Schneider hangs out in studio.
- 25th anniversary ticket sale chaos [00:21:00] — The Paramount website is overwhelmed as tickets go on sale. Hosts troubleshoot with listeners trying to get through, discussing bit.ly links and clearing browser cache.
- Dale trolls Pakistan [00:26:00] — Dale, calling in from home post-surgery, discusses wanting to troll the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority over blasphemy laws but not actually sending the message.
- Trump obstruction investigation [00:28:00] — Brief discussion of Washington Post reporting that Trump is being investigated for obstruction of justice.
- Virginia shooting discussion [00:32:00] — Hosts discuss the congressional baseball shooting and a concurrent UPS shooting in California, noting the disparity in coverage.
- UFO documentary debate [00:43:00] — Dale, clearly high, insists everyone watch ‘Unacknowledged’ on Amazon and believes aliens have visited Earth, while Bob argues the math makes it impossible.
- Final ticket push and announcements [00:53:00] — Matt announces there are more performers to be revealed for the anniversary show and does final ticket giveaway for Bruce Robinson and Kelly Willis.
Guests
- Bob Schneider (musician) [00:00:00] — Performed acoustic and discussed upcoming anniversary show appearance; also has a show at Threadgill’s on June 17th
Text Line
- [00:22:00] Multiple listeners texting in about having trouble getting tickets to the anniversary show — read by Matt Bearden Led to extended discussion of troubleshooting the Paramount website and offering alternate links
- [00:23:00] Listener complained the hosts were being ‘gloaty’ about ticket sales — read by Matt Bearden Matt defended that they weren’t being gloaty but were proud the show was popular
- [00:25:00] Listener reported successfully purchasing tickets using a VPN from the UAE — read by Matt Bearden Used as evidence that the site was working, just slow
Music
- Bob Schneider — Performed ‘I Was at a Party’ live acoustic in studio
Quotes
I loved being married and I loved my family. That’s so much better for me than being single.
Bob Schneider [00:01:20]
That’s a song I wrote about meeting one of the guys from Big Bang Theory.
Bob Schneider [00:10:00]
They’re cleaning themselves with $100 bills.
Bob Schneider [00:11:00]
It’s my son just finishing his first year of middle school. Just the idea of having to go through that period is horrifying.
Dale Dudley [00:16:00]
In 1945 we set off two nuclear weapons that threatened the entire universe.
Dale Dudley [00:49:00]