Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, July 12, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Dinky Dog
Dale shares an emotional story about his 17-year-old toy poodle Dinky, who suffered a serious leg injury when jumping off the couch to greet Amanda. The vet set the leg but the prognosis is uncertain. Dale recounts Dinky’s history – inherited from his late mother, given away twice, then rescued and nursed back to health a decade ago. The show is subdued as Dale grapples with the likely need to make end-of-life decisions for the elderly dog. Bob shares a tangentially related story about his brother-in-law’s wedding ring being found years after it was lost in a lake.
Segments
- Show open [00:00:16] — Daniel does the show introduction. Dale mentions being blurry from drinking and hints at a dog issue he’ll discuss in the next segment.
- Dinky’s injury – the story begins [00:04:01] — Dale begins explaining the dog situation. Dinky jumped off the couch when Amanda came home and dislocated his leg at a 45-degree angle.
- Dinky’s backstory [00:10:28] — Dale recounts inheriting Dinky from his late mother in 2004, giving him away twice, then rescuing him eight months later when he was near death from parasites.
- The accident details [00:16:40] — Dale describes the freak accident in detail – Dinky showing unusual affection beforehand, jumping off the couch in a dark room, landing badly and dislocating his leg.
- The vet visit and prognosis [00:19:23] — Dale praises Leander Veterinary Clinic for their immediate care. The vet set the leg but said it likely won’t stay in place. The family is facing difficult decisions.
- Purse found in lake after 25 years [00:29:16] — Dale tries to play a news story about an 11-year-old boy fishing up a purse stolen 25 years earlier. Technical difficulties ensue.
- Bob’s wedding ring story [00:34:12] — Bob tells a story about his brother-in-law losing his wedding ring during a bachelor party weekend, only to have it returned years later after a kid fished it out of Lake Conroe.
- Purse video plays [00:38:48] — The news story finally plays showing the recovered purse with photos still intact after 25 years underwater.
- Caller message and wrap [00:41:54] — Dale thanks Elizabeth for writing down a message from a caller named Autumn who was too emotional to go on air about her own dog loss. Dale mentions the side show is now free.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:42:31] — Dale announces the side show podcast is now free after previously being behind a paywall, and apologizes to Daniel and Carissa for the tech support burden the paywall created
Callers
- Nancy (regular) [00:28:13] — Called to offer sympathy about Dinky Brief call offering love and understanding, Dale thanked her. Bob remarked she sounded like his late grandmother from South Texas.
- Autumn [00:41:55] — Called about her own dog loss but was too emotional to go on air Elizabeth wrote down her message instead. Dale read it and offered condolences on air.
Quotes
Why do we attach ourselves to something because their lives are so short?
Dale Dudley [00:23:52]
I wish I was a fun sucker right now. They don’t cry.
Dale Dudley [00:21:52]
It’s the only kind of radio I know how to do is just tell you the truth.
Dale Dudley [00:03:44]
Part 2: Laser Printed Socks
Part 2 continues with the hosts discussing Amelia Earhart’s debunked photograph, Dale’s compulsive Amazon shopping (including bizarre ‘laser printed socks’), and extensive political coverage of Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with Russian officials. The segment shifts between Dale’s personal grief over his dog Dinky, critiques of Ted Cruz’s defense of Trump, Roger Waters’ anti-Trump concert controversy, and scattered bits about hippie hollow. Dale grows increasingly frustrated with political deflection tactics while the hosts mock his shopping choices.
Segments
- Caller about Texas lakes [00:00:01] — Tony calls to correct facts about Caddo Lake and natural lakes in Texas, sparking discussion about early Texas settlement.
- Benny Key Rose UFO story [00:02:01] — Hosts review a San Antonio news story about alleged UFO sightings. Matt identifies it as fake with visual editing artifacts.
- Sportscaster voice guy [00:04:01] — Dale plays clips of a random YouTube guy with an incredible sportscaster voice, discussing Larry Wurgler and Dale’s early radio ‘puking’ days.
- Dale’s dog and grief [00:09:03] — Dale discusses stages of grief over his dog Dinky, admitting he struggles to be present when pets are euthanized.
- Amelia Earhart theory debunked [00:12:01] — Japanese blogger disproved the History Channel’s Amelia Earhart photo theory in minutes by finding it in a 1935 travelogue.
- Dale’s Amazon shopping spree [00:15:01] — Dale admits to buying Nest camera, headphones, RFID wallet, and bizarre ‘laser printed socks’ which turn out to be digitally printed athletic socks.
- Volcano suicide [00:17:01] — Discussion of man who jumped into Hawaiian volcano crater, though not into actual lava.
- Trump Jr. Russia meeting coverage [00:32:03] — Extended discussion of Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with Russian lawyer, including Sean Hannity interview clips and analysis of evolving stories.
- Ted Cruz defends Trump [00:46:00] — Hosts play and critique Ted Cruz interview where he deflects Russia questions by blaming Obama, despite Trump insulting his wife and father.
- Roger Waters concert controversy [00:52:00] — Discussion of fans walking out of Roger Waters concerts over anti-Trump imagery, with hosts noting this shouldn’t surprise anyone familiar with Pink Floyd.
- Hippie Hollow discussion [00:56:48] — Brief discussion about the Austin nude beach and its reputation as a hookup spot.
Callers
- Tony [00:00:08] — Corrections about Texas lakes – Caddo Lake is no longer natural due to damming Sparked brief discussion about Texas settlement and how people ended up in places like Odessa
Quotes
Your mom’s a sock. I like to put my foot in her.
Matt Bearden [00:24:01]
I would never kiss the ring of somebody who went after my wife.
Dale Dudley [00:48:00]
This is a cuckold right here, and that’s from one cuckold to the other.
Dale Dudley [00:50:30]