Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, August 3, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Let Jesus Take the Wheel
Dale nearly crashes on the flooded 183 toll road during heavy rain, hydroplaning and narrowly avoiding a wrecked SUV in his lane. He calls in late to warn listeners, but Carissa struggles to get him on the air properly. The hosts then discuss wedding DJ banned songs, Carissa’s depression and need for therapy, Dale’s childhood trauma and trust issues with his wife, and ongoing internal political drama at the station that Dale cannot fully disclose. The show is loose and personal, veering from traffic safety to mental health to office gossip.
Segments
- Show Open, Dale Running Late [00:00:30] — Bob opens the show solo, noting Dale is running late but has an interesting story about 183. Carissa is already upset and Matt searches for his lucky pen.
- Dale’s Hydroplaning Accident [00:05:05] — Dale arrives and describes hydroplaning on the flooded 183 toll road at Brushy Creek, spinning sideways and nearly hitting an already-wrecked SUV head-on. He managed to swerve around it but drove through debris. He’s shaken and warns listeners to avoid the area.
- Traffic Report and Rain Discussion [00:11:21] — The hosts roll Melinda Brandt’s traffic report and discuss the bizarre rain patterns — heavy in Cedar Park/Leander, light downtown. Matt complains the rain may ruin his family’s grape harvest for wine.
- Dale’s Internal Station Drama [00:13:00] — Dale alludes to major internal political drama at the station that nearly made him quit or got someone else fired. He’s been talked down by Bob and Matt but remains vague, saying ‘if it’s true, there are some extremely envious, jealous people in this building.’
- Carissa’s Depression and Therapy [00:22:52] — Carissa admits she’s struggling mentally and called her therapist for the first time in three years. Dale urges her to stop trying to make the internet nice, and discusses how childhood trauma shapes adult anxieties. He shares his own separation anxiety from when his mother had cancer.
- Wedding DJ Banned Songs [00:30:03] — The hosts discuss the five most commonly banned songs at weddings: YMCA, Love the One You’re With, Cupid Shuffle, Macarena, and the Chicken Dance. They play clips and debate whether banning them is a mistake.
- Nile Maxwell Supercenter Sponsor Read [00:39:20] — Bob delivers a sponsor ad for Nile Maxwell’s summer clearance event. Dale mentions he’s interested in a Dodge Durango with a third row for separating his kids.
- Dale’s Trust Issues with Amanda [00:40:47] — Dale admits he still has irrational fears his wife will cheat on him when she goes out, stemming from his father’s absences and a past partner who gaslighted him during an affair. Matt jokes Amanda has ‘hit Lisa age’ (mid-30s MILF).
- Wurstfest Discussion [00:45:43] — Caller Greg corrects the hosts about Wurstfest being in November, not October, and recommends Walburg, Texas for authentic German food and beer garden.
Recurring Bits
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:46:28] — Dale mentions they’re doing a Fast Food Fanatic segment later.
Callers
- unnamed [00:07:14] — Called in to confirm they heard Carissa trying to get Dale on the air, but not Dale himself Confirmed Carissa’s technical difficulties with the phone call
- Greg [00:45:43] — Corrects hosts about Wurstfest being in November, recommends Walburg for German culture Provides accurate information and a local tip
Music
- Ohio Players — Dale insists on the original ‘Rollercoaster,’ not a cover version
- Village People — ‘YMCA’ discussed as commonly banned wedding song
- Stephen Stills — ‘Love the One You’re With’ discussed as banned wedding song
- Cupid — ‘Cupid Shuffle’ discussed as banned wedding song
- Los del Río — ‘Macarena’ discussed as banned wedding song, played 1996 Democratic Convention clip
- DJ Casper — ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ discussed as banned wedding song
- Werner Thomas — ‘Chicken Dance’ discussed as number one banned wedding song
Quotes
Let go of the brake, let go of the wheel, and let Jesus take the wheel.
Dale Dudley [00:08:24]
There are some extremely envious jealous people in this building.
Dale Dudley [00:17:03]
I learned in 1990: the internet is not a friendly area at all and never will be.
Dale Dudley [00:26:40]
You have to hold your parents accountable. It stems from childhood.
Dale Dudley [00:41:00]
Part 2: Jim, Let’s Talk About This
This segment covers a heated White House press conference clash between Stephen Miller and CNN’s Jim Acosta over immigration policy, followed by Dale’s passionate response and a contentious call from a 22-year-old Trump supporter named Ryan. The segment also includes ticket giveaways for the upcoming 25th anniversary gala, discussion of sleep deprivation and weight gain, and comedian Mike McCrae joining the show.
Segments
- Waterloo Sparkling Water Announcement [00:00:04] — Dale announces his small investment stake in Waterloo Sparkling Water, an Austin company launching Labor Day weekend from the Deep Eddy Vodka team.
- Baby Driver Chase Scene Analysis [00:04:12] — The crew discusses Baby Driver’s opening chase scene filmed in Atlanta, examining a mapped version showing the actual streets used.
- Texas Film Industry Rant [00:07:50] — Dale criticizes Texas leadership for not supporting film production tax incentives, allowing movies to go to other states like Georgia.
- Sleep Deprivation and Obesity Study [00:09:04] — Discussion of University of Leeds research linking less than seven hours of sleep to increased obesity risk, affecting everyone on the show.
- Stephen Miller vs. Jim Acosta Confrontation [00:13:37] — Extended analysis of the White House press conference where Stephen Miller aggressively argues with CNN’s Jim Acosta about immigration policy and the Statue of Liberty poem.
- Gala Ticket Giveaway – Ramona [00:29:39] — Dale gives tickets to long-time listener Ramona, who reminds him he used to be mean to her in the early days.
- Ryan’s Call – ‘Stephen Miller is a Patriot’ [00:37:05] — 22-year-old caller Ryan defends Stephen Miller, leading to a heated debate where he cannot articulate why Miller is a patriot beyond repeating talking points before hanging up.
- Mike McCrae Joins In-Studio [00:52:13] — Comedian and impressionist Mike McCrae arrives, discussing quitting smoking and his work on The Jimmy Dore Show doing political impressions.
Guests
- Mike McCrae (comedian) [00:52:13] — Stand-up comedian and impressionist, performing at the 25th anniversary gala, known for political impressions on The Jimmy Dore Show
Callers
- Ramona (regular) [00:29:39] — Calling for 25th anniversary gala tickets Won tickets but opened by saying Dale used to be mean to her, prompting an on-air apology from Dale
- Cindy [00:37:05] — Called for tickets after Ramona already won Told tickets already given away but more available tomorrow
- Ryan [00:38:05] — Defending Stephen Miller as a ‘patriot’ and claiming Bill Clinton is a rapist 22-year-old engaged in heated debate, could not articulate arguments beyond talking points, hung up when pressed by Matt and Dale about contradictory positions
- unnamed (regular) [00:45:27] — Ramona calling back to confirm she recorded the ‘program director’ clip Confirmed she was the voice on the clip, proving Daniel right and costing Dale $100
Quotes
If that’s true, then you take God out of the Pledge and off our money
Dale Dudley [00:15:36]
Jim, let’s talk about this
Stephen Miller (from clip) [00:17:41]
I pictured myself calling the White House letting them know Stephen Miller needs to be careful
Dale Dudley [00:21:10]
It shows your cosmopolitan bias
Stephen Miller (from clip) [00:24:03]
You’re 22 years old. You’re a head full of mush
Dale Dudley [00:40:02]
So you believe Bill Clinton is a great man? He worked for the White House
Matt Bearden [00:43:07]
Part 3: The Return of Pumpkin Spice
Dale rants about a 22-year-old listener who challenged him to debate politics, then the show devolves into food talk (Fast Food Fanatic segment on pumpkin spice, unhealthy chain meals, Austin Monthly’s best food awards), Michael Caine impressions, and Dale wrestling with the moral dilemma of whether to be present when his elderly, sick poodle Dinky is euthanized. Multiple callers weigh in on the dog situation, and the show ends with Daniel confusing CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.
Segments
- Dale reflects on cursing at a 22-year-old caller [00:00:04] — Dale expresses regret about getting heated with a young caller during an earlier political argument but shifts to praising Bob for watching more news.
- Fox News distraction montage [00:01:41] — Dale plays a video montage contrasting how other networks covered the Seth Rich lawsuit allegations while Fox News ran a Gene Simmons cow story.
- Fast Food Fanatic begins [00:02:36] — The recurring Fast Food Fanatic segment starts with discussion of La Barbecue, McDonald’s crispy chicken tenders, Krispy Kreme Reese’s donuts, and Daniel’s dislike of cream-filled donuts.
- Pumpkin spice returns in August [00:11:29] — A news clip announces pumpkin spice products appearing on shelves in August. Bob asks for clarification that pumpkin spice contains no actual pumpkin.
- Sweetberry Farm and the annual fight [00:12:53] — Daniel mentions Sweetberry Farm’s pumpkin ice cream; Bob reveals he and his wife have their biggest fight of the year there every year, so he no longer goes.
- Dale’s stabbing cabin purchase [00:15:47] — Dale mentions he bought a small place in north Austin (not downtown) as a part-time residence, which Bob mocks as being very close to his current home.
- Unhealthiest chain meals [00:16:54] — The segment covers Cheesecake Factory’s Pasta Napoletana (2,300 calories) and Flying Gorilla cocktail (950 calories, 26g fat from ice cream and liqueur).
- Mike McCray discusses doing Mitt Romney for Stern [00:20:32] — Mike explains how he was given scripts to perform Romney calls for Howard Stern and got paid, but wasn’t really nervous because he was just reading from home.
- Airbag chair prank videos [00:20:35] — Dale shows Mike videos of people sitting in chairs rigged with airbags that violently launch them. They watch multiple angles and victims.
- Dale rants about Aaron’s email [00:22:06] — Dale reads and responds to an email from 22-year-old Aaron who wants to debate Dale on air and help him ‘not sound like a crazy old leftist.’ Dale declines and defends his treatment of young callers.
- Swing loop video [00:33:19] — Dale finds and plays a video of a man on a swing in Russia attempting a 360-degree loop and being violently thrown off. They replay it multiple times.
- Dale’s moral dilemma: euthanizing Dinky [00:37:08] — Dale reveals his wife Amanda has decided it’s time to euthanize their elderly poodle Dinky (who has a dislocated leg and an eye ulcer). She’s offered to do it alone, and Dale wrestles with whether he should be there or take the ‘cowardly’ way out.
- Callers weigh in on the dog decision [00:40:34] — Multiple callers (Kathy, Paul, Brad, Chad, Zach, David) offer perspectives on whether Dale should be present for the euthanasia. Most suggest he should be there to support his wife, if not for the dog itself.
- Austin Monthly Best Food awards [00:50:19] — The crew goes through Austin Monthly’s best food picks: Micklethwaite for barbecue, Leroy and Lewis for food trailer, Clark’s Oyster Bar for burger, etc.
- Daniel confuses CPR and Heimlich [00:55:55] — Daniel shares a story about his brother performing the Heimlich at a restaurant but initially calls it CPR. This leads to Dale quizzing Daniel on what CPR stands for, with disastrous and hilarious results as Daniel invents terms like ‘circulatory progressive receptitation.’
- Danielisms and wrap-up [00:58:51] — Bob reads recent Danielisms (‘like the buffalo you can use every part of the watermelon’) and plugs the Alexa skill ‘Daniel’s Brain.’ Dale teases working on a Gene Dudley GPS voice feature.
Recurring Bits
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:02:36] — Segment covering McDonald’s tenders, Krispy Kreme donuts, pumpkin spice products, and unhealthiest chain restaurant meals including Cheesecake Factory
- Animal Cavalcade [00:02:35] — Dale jokingly introduces the Fox News cow/Gene Simmons story as Animal Cavalcade before correcting to Fast Food Fanatic
Guests
- Mike McCray (comedian) [00:00:04] — In studio throughout; discussed his work doing Mitt Romney impressions for Howard Stern, and will be performing at the theater gala on Saturday
Callers
- Kathy [00:40:39] — Dale’s decision about being present for dog euthanasia Advised Dale to let his wife handle it and thank her for the act of love
- Paul [00:42:52] — Dale’s dog situation; shared his experience losing a dog after 17 years Offered sympathy and suggested Dale ask himself ‘what would Donny do’ (Dale’s brother), which led to dark humor
- Brad [00:45:43] — Dale’s dog euthanasia dilemma Brief call making a Bill Hicks reference about putting someone in the movies
- Chad [00:46:15] — Sympathized with Dale about his dog; has an 8-year-old dog he’s already worrying about losing Dale advised him not to start killing the dog off in his head early like Dale did with Eddie
- Zach [00:47:54] — Lost his dog while at work a couple years ago Reinforced that losing a dog is ‘kryptonite for men’ and the one thing in the house that loves you unconditionally
- David [00:48:43] — Final call on the dog dilemma Shared wisdom that ‘the drawback with dogs is they only live long enough to get attached to’
Text Line
- [00:22:06] 22-year-old Aaron wrote challenging Dale to a political debate on air, offering to help Dale ‘not sound like a crazy old leftist’ — read by Dale Dudley Triggered a 5+ minute rant from Dale about why he won’t debate every 20-something who disagrees with him, and a discussion about how people’s views change every decade
Quotes
Call me back when you’re 25 and I’ll put you right on the air.
Dale Dudley [00:24:26]
I’ve earned the right to do whatever I want celebrating 30 years.
Dale Dudley [00:26:19]
Why is it always me? Dogs passing away is the kryptonite for men.
Dale Dudley [00:48:18]
Circulatory progressive receptitation.
Daniel Gallo [00:57:38]