Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, August 1, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Antidisestablishmentarianism
Dale arrives slightly late and immediately rants about toll road billing problems that consumed his evening. The show becomes chaotic with overlapping conversations about headphones, Styx concert attendance, the dying family dog, family drama around the upcoming gala, and attempts to pronounce difficult words. Dale buys six tickets to his own hall of fame gala, and the crew struggles through a ‘hardest words to pronounce’ segment.
Segments
- Show Open [00:00:04] — Charlie Van Dyke voice intro and Dale arrives slightly late, having stopped at the post office at 5:30 AM.
- Toll Road Rant Begins [00:04:01] — Dale warns listeners not to take toll roads and teases a major confrontation with the toll road authority that will be detailed at 7 o’clock.
- Headphones Saga [00:08:04] — Dale discovers Daniel left the replacement professional headphones at home and is wearing cheap ones again, leading to frustration about professionalism.
- Family Dog Crisis [00:11:53] — Dale describes the deteriorating condition of the family dog and the emotional toll on his wife, plus debate about timing euthanasia around the gala.
- Styx Concert Betrayal [00:14:52] — Dale discovers Bob went to see Styx with Tommy Shaw without telling him, despite Styx being Dale’s favorite band from childhood.
- Business Lady Fight [00:25:00] — Dale references a fight with his wife the previous night where she went into ‘business mode’ and made decisions about radio station matters, causing him to wake up alone.
- Six Year Facebook Anniversary [00:27:04] — Facebook reminds everyone that Dale and Carissa became friends six years ago, featuring photos including the guinea pig Carissa accidentally killed.
- Texas Radio Hall of Fame [00:31:58] — Dale discusses the newly announced inductees, including no one from Austin, and memories of ‘the real Donnie Steele’ from KFRO who played funk music.
- 30 Hardest Words [00:36:24] — The crew attempts to pronounce difficult words including asterisk, brewery, cavalry, defibrillator, ignominious, and otorhinolaryngological with varying success.
- Gala Ticket Purchase [00:44:20] — Dale reveals he bought six tickets to his own hall of fame gala in the nosebleed section, plans to give them away somehow.
Music
- Styx — discussed – Bob attended concert the previous night featuring Tommy Shaw
- Stevie Wonder — discussed – Dale played a song with prominent bass line from the Innervisions/Talking Book/Fulfillingness era
Quotes
I hope Rick Perry gets cancer and dies
Dale Dudley [00:06:54]
The first picture is my son holding the guinea pig she killed
Dale Dudley [00:29:18]
These come with a rope, you can throw them right over the rafters
Dale Dudley [00:45:04]
Part 2: Toll Trouble
Dale rails extensively about toll road billing problems after receiving nearly $300 in fines for a handful of tolls due to address confusion between multiple toll agencies. He vents about his frustrating phone calls with CTRMA and TxTag representatives, ultimately calling for listeners to boycott toll roads. PopCop returns from vacation with celebrity news, and the show discusses Jim Bakker’s food scam and his wife’s apparent intoxication. A road rage shooting story leads to discussion about traffic and a ticket giveaway.
Segments
- Show Opening [00:00:00] — Bob welcomes listeners back as Dale is away from the mic. They preview upcoming topics including Trump Dump, toll roads, Chris Christie and nachos, and People of the Neighborhood.
- PopCop Returns [00:01:00] — Matt does PopCop segment after being on vacation, covering celebrity news including a Golden Girls remake with gay men, Wesley Snipes’ birthday, George Romero, Trump’s approval rating, and Swedish penis enlargement surgery death.
- Bob Cole Bit [00:05:30] — Dale repeatedly does his Bob Cole impression (UT football announcer), which Matt objects to as it’s PopCop’s bit.
- Jim Bakker Food Scam [00:06:20] — The show replays and mocks Jim Bakker selling ‘Stayin’ Alive’ bulk food, featuring his daughter singing a parody of the Bee Gees song and Bakker claiming God told him to sell more food. They mock his wife’s apparently intoxicated on-air demeanor.
- Dale’s Toll Road Nightmare [00:22:03] — Dale launches into a lengthy rant about receiving nearly $300 in toll fines for four tolls due to address confusion between CTRMA and TxTag systems. He describes his angry phone calls with customer service and calls for a toll road boycott.
- Caller Sean on Toll Roads [00:44:30] — Caller Sean questions why Austin didn’t implement HOV lanes before toll roads, comparing to Houston. The hosts agree it’s a money grab.
- Road Rage Shooting [00:51:13] — Dale reports on John Vincent Stoker Jr., who shot at a family with kids at Capitol Plaza Center after a traffic dispute. Police are searching for him.
- Ticket Giveaway [00:53:53] — Dale attempts to give away tickets to the 25th anniversary show at the Paramount. After one difficult caller, Regina from the Highlands neighborhood wins by saying Matt is her favorite.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:01:00] — Matt returns from vacation to do PopCop celebrity news segment
Callers
- Sean (from Houston originally) [00:44:30] — Questioned why Austin implemented toll roads instead of HOV lanes like Houston Led to discussion agreeing toll roads are a money grab
- unnamed (possibly Bobby Beck) [00:53:53] — Called for ticket giveaway contest Was being difficult with answers and got rejected; Dale hung up on them
- Regina (the Highlands (same neighborhood as Dale)) [00:55:15] — Called for ticket giveaway Won tickets to the 25th anniversary show by saying Matt was her favorite host, which annoyed Dale
Quotes
I hope Rick Perry catches anus cancer. I really do.
Dale Dudley [00:24:00]
First of all, you already pay taxes. This is illegal taxes. It’s double taxes.
Dale Dudley [00:25:44]
Boycott the toll roads. Let them go broke. Let Kirk Watson eat it.
Dale Dudley [00:34:53]
I’m so insecure. It’s crippling. It’s crippling how much I hate myself.
Dale Dudley [00:43:11]
Part 3: Surf’s up!
This part features a ‘People of the Neighborhood’ segment with Kyle Ray and Jamie from JetSurf ATX, demonstrating gas-powered surfboards that can reach 35 mph. The hosts also argue about an upcoming NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) industry podcast appearance, with Matt expressing discomfort while Dale insists it’s a good opportunity. The show wraps with discussion of their contract renewal (which hasn’t been publicly announced), ratings bonuses, and various side topics including mucus plugs, Chris Christie’s viral confrontation, and Dale’s search for a new pro clip.
Segments
- Opening – Fredericksburg and Dog Diarrhea [00:00:02] — Dale opens discussing Bob hating Fredericksburg, gala tickets, and Dale’s dog sitter dealing with three days of dog diarrhea that required extra payment.
- Shortest Job Stories [00:01:04] — The cast discusses their shortest jobs ever, including Dale hiding in a box fort at a warehouse and Carissa walking out of a costume shop when denied a bathroom break.
- The Mooch Media Montage [00:02:57] — Dale plays a compilation of news media struggling to describe Anthony Scaramucci’s profane comments without using the actual curse words, mocking American broadcast censorship.
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders Criticism [00:05:32] — Dale criticizes White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders and her father Mike Huckabee, clarifying he dislikes her for political reasons, not her appearance.
- Walmart Parking Lot Racist Confrontation [00:07:05] — Dale plays video of a white woman in Fargo, North Dakota threatening Muslim women in a Walmart parking lot, part of a series of post-Trump confrontation videos.
- People of the Neighborhood – JetSurf [00:09:30] — Kyle Ray and Jamie from JetSurf ATX demonstrate gas-powered surfboards that cost $9,900, reach 35 mph, and run for an hour on one gallon of gas. They operate a training academy at Lake Travis.
- Waze Voice App and Mucus Plug [00:23:01] — Dale discusses recording his dad’s voice for Waze navigation. Carissa announces she lost her mucus plug, leading to discussion of pregnancy and birth.
- Birthdays and Contract Announcements [00:25:35] — Discussion of Matt Dawson’s birthday, Bob and Carissa’s upcoming birthdays one week apart, and Dale’s desire to announce his and Bob’s contract renewal at the gala.
- NAB Podcast Appearance Argument [00:27:32] — Extended argument between Dale and Matt about doing a podcast at the NAB radio convention. Matt is uncomfortable performing for industry people; Dale sees it as publicity opportunity.
- Contract Publicity and Industry Politics [00:43:02] — Dale and Matt discuss wanting management to announce their contract renewal at the gala, express frustration that no press release was issued, and discuss industry appreciation.
- Intercom Bonus Scam and Christmas Music [00:52:06] — Dale explains how Intercom radio uses a rolling 13-month average to avoid paying bonuses when December ratings always drop. Bob questions why only one station does Christmas music if it rates so well.
- Chris Christie Baseball Confrontation [00:54:37] — The hosts watch and discuss viral video of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie confronting a heckler at a Milwaukee Brewers game, noting his 10% approval rating.
Recurring Bits
- People of the Neighborhood [00:09:30] — JetSurf ATX brings gas-powered surfboards to demonstrate
Guests
- Kyle Ray (expert) [00:09:30] — Owner and head trainer of JetSurf ATX, demonstrating motorized surfboards that cost $9,900 and reach 35 mph
- Jamie (expert) [00:09:30] — Lead instructor for JetSurf ATX, largely silent during the segment
Quotes
We are such idiots that we can’t hear the words as though the world will fly apart
Dale Dudley [00:04:53]
I’ve never seen more people that I felt so sorry for… just exhausted
Dale Dudley [00:15:08]
I am a pussy. I just go along with what I’m told to do. I am a whore
Matt Bearden [00:37:02]