Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, January 14, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Cadbury Cream
Dale discusses his return to feeling mentally normal after tapering off painkillers from his facelift, struggles with cold weather, and shares a meaningful moment about writing his Austin Monthly column when his daughter walked in while he was playing guitar. The show covers protective orders against listeners, drive-in theaters including adult ones in Tyler, Texas, and ends with a discussion of Cadbury changing their cream egg recipe.
Segments
- Show Open and Dale’s Recovery [00:00:13] — Matt opens the show. Dale discusses having his first normal mental day after struggling with tapering off painkillers, and complains about being unable to get warm in the cold weather.
- Writing the Austin Monthly Column [00:03:02] — Dale describes writing his column about the old guitar with a hole in it that his dad bought him for his 15th birthday, and how his daughter walked in while he was playing Heart of Gold, giving him the perfect ending.
- Afternoon Delight [00:09:39] — Dale jokes about having an afternoon encounter with his wife while the children were away, suggesting she treats it like a chore.
- Protective Orders and Radio Drama [00:13:49] — Dale reveals he now has four protective orders against people versus the radio show in his entire career, and discusses how mentioning hearing something about another radio personality caused phones to blow up.
- Bob, Ted, Carol and Alice [00:18:03] — Dale recalls his childhood memory of being taken to see the 1969 swinging movie ‘Bob, Ted, Carol and Alice’ at a drive-in theater in Monahans, Texas, around the same time his family was friendly with the Suggs family.
- Drive-In Theater Memories [00:24:37] — Discussion of old drive-in theaters, including Capitol Plaza cinema and waiting months for movies to reach small towns. Talk of four-screen theaters being the norm.
- Apache Adult Drive-In [00:32:01] — Dale discusses the Apache, an adult drive-in theater in conservative Tyler, Texas that still exists. The hosts look up Google reviews and are amazed it’s still operating as a triple-X venue in 2015.
- 1950s-60s Nostalgia Debate [00:36:00] — Carissa says Stephen King’s 11/22/63 makes her want to live in the fifties. Dale argues against nostalgia, saying the fifties were suppressive with PTSD, domestic abuse, and people not talking about problems.
- Cadbury Cream Egg Recipe Change [00:39:40] — Dale reads news that Cadbury is changing their cream egg recipe from dairy milk chocolate to standard chocolate, and reducing package size from six eggs to five while keeping the same price.
- Easter Candy Debate [00:41:28] — Discussion of terrible Easter candies including Peeps, circus peanuts, and candy corn. Carissa says she’ll ‘eat the crap out of’ Peeps, leading to wordplay jokes.
Text Line
- [00:11:56] From the Landrum family, saying they are super fans and the show is a daily topic of conversation, mentioning crying and laughing at a side show — read by Dale Dudley Dale thanked them and mentioned they put up a free side show podcast called ‘Above the Neck’
Music
- Neil Young — Dale played along to ‘Heart of Gold’ on his Taylor guitar while writing his column
Quotes
I eat a Cadbury egg just to know what women go through
Dale Dudley [00:04:05]
I believe drugs should be legal, abortion should be legal, and I hate religion
Dale Dudley [00:16:03]
The fifties were suppressive. You didn’t talk about what was going on in your life
Dale Dudley [00:37:07]
Part 2: Nancy Grace
Dale and the crew engage in extended banter about Bob blocking someone on Twitter, discuss a water shutoff valve emergency at Bob’s house that consumes much of the show, and review clickbait about fast food items to avoid. The segment culminates with Dale playing and reacting to video of Nancy Grace debating rapper 2 Chainz about marijuana legalization, with Dale expressing intense disdain for Grace’s condescending tone and questioning style.
Segments
- Twitter Blocking Discussion [00:00:04] — Dale and Bob discuss blocking people on Twitter, with Bob accidentally blocking a listener who joked about his ‘amnesia lane’ comment about the Rebel drive-in.
- Banking Regulation Rant [00:03:02] — Dale briefly complains about Congress trying to loosen Dodd-Frank banking regulations seven years after the financial crisis.
- Daniel’s Pronunciation Issues [00:04:50] — The crew teases Daniel about mispronouncing ‘horror’ as ‘horror’ and playing back his Valentine’s Day commercial errors.
- Horror Movie Sound Effect Instrument [00:08:40] — Dale shares information about the waterphone, the instrument that creates creepy sound effects in horror movies.
- AT&T Commercial Interruption [00:10:11] — Dale plays audio of Bob accidentally making noise during their live AT&T commercial read, leading to more teasing.
- Clickbait: Fast Foods to Avoid [00:14:52] — Dale reads clickbait article from ‘Diggy B. Muncher’ about fast food items workers say never to order, though the crew is skeptical of all the claims.
- Bob’s Plumbing Emergency [00:19:08] — Bob’s tub faucet won’t turn off at home, leading to extended debate about whether homes have water cutoff valves in the garage. Dale insists they do; Bob and a caller who is a plumber say they don’t.
- Laura Presley Election Complaint [00:29:05] — Dale discusses how District 4 city council candidate Laura Presley paid $16,000 for a recount, lost by the same margin, and is now filing complaints with the Texas Secretary of State.
- Rotterdam Mayor on Free Expression [00:36:04] — Dale plays clip of Rotterdam’s Muslim mayor telling fellow Muslims to ‘F off’ if they can’t handle freedom of expression, in Dutch.
- Nancy Grace vs 2 Chainz [00:39:41] — Dale plays extended clips of Nancy Grace debating rapper 2 Chainz about marijuana legalization, with Dale expressing intense irritation at Grace’s condescending tone and flawed arguments. The crew mocks her throughout.
Recurring Bits
- Click Bait [00:14:52] — Dale reads dubious fast food warnings from ‘Diggy B. Muncher’ website, though the crew dismisses most claims as false.
- Head to Head [00:56:25] — Dale sets up Head to Head game about Texas movie stars (Ethan Hawke, Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaughey) to give away Moto GP passes and Cheap Trick tickets.
Callers
- Jim [00:27:18] — Called to say he’s a plumber and 99.9% of houses do NOT have cutoff valves in the garage unless specially requested Dale dismisses him and jokes that Jim lives in a villa with security, which irritates Bob who feels vindicated
Text Line
- [00:02:04] A listener joked about enjoying ‘Bob Fonseca’s trip down amnesia lane’ — read by Dale Dudley Bob immediately blocked her on Twitter, not realizing it was a joke about everyone getting older
Quotes
Make your jokes funnier.
Dale Dudley [00:01:57]
You lost, you get nothing. Good day, sir.
Dale Dudley [00:32:17]
It’s the fact that we give credence to human beings that think they know what God wants.
Dale Dudley [00:38:43]
If we were going to do Abu Ghraib again and torture people for secrets, put on a Nancy Grace interview.
Dale Dudley [00:40:06]
Smoking a big fat doobie.
Nancy Grace (video) [00:55:58]
Head to Head!
This part opens with Dale discussing ISIS videos and NSA surveillance, then transitions to the main segment: ‘Head to Head,’ a trivia game where callers challenge hosts with questions about Austin actors Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, and Ethan Hawke. Michael defeats Bob 4-3, and Jana loses to Dale 2-4, both winning prizes. The show also features discussion of a Memphis news story about a woman upset over ‘satanic’ pentagrams on school bus brake lights, and ends with personal banter about Bob’s stress, Chuy’s weight loss, and Dale’s frustration shopping at Louis Vuitton.
Segments
- ISIS Video and NSA Surveillance Discussion [00:00:00] — Dale discusses a disturbing ISIS video and reflects on NSA spying on Americans after watching PBS Frontline documentaries. Also mentions Matthew McConaughey audition tape.
- Head to Head Introduction [00:07:08] — The trivia game begins with three Austin actors as the subject: Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, and Ethan Hawke.
- Michael vs Bob – Round One [00:07:25] — Caller Michael challenges Bob and wins 4-3 by correctly answering all four questions about the three actors.
- Jana vs Dale – Round Two [00:14:02] — Caller Jana challenges Dale but loses 2-4, though Dale awards her WWE tickets anyway.
- Satan Bus Story [00:21:55] — Dale plays a Memphis TV news story about a woman outraged over what she perceives as pentagram symbols in school bus brake lights. The hosts mock the story extensively.
- Bob’s First World Problems [00:34:05] — Bob expresses stress about his life, mentioning having to sell his Corvette and go to Mexico. Dale challenges the ‘first world’ nature of his complaints.
- Dale Denied Life Insurance [00:36:59] — Dale reveals he was denied life insurance due to past atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea, despite significant weight loss and health improvements.
- Chuy’s Weight Loss Discussion [00:42:45] — The hosts notice Chuy has lost weight through strict diet and exercise. Discussion turns to body types, gyms, and fitness goals.
- Louis Vuitton Shopping Story [00:53:02] — Dale describes feeling like a ‘chump’ shopping at Tiffany’s and Louis Vuitton, questioning why anyone would spend thousands on a purse.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:07:08] — Two rounds played with callers challenging hosts on trivia about Austin actors McConaughey, Bullock, and Hawke
Callers
- Michael (regular) [00:07:25] — Head to Head trivia game – challenged Bob on questions about Austin actors Won 4-3 against Bob by answering all questions correctly. Received MotoGP three-day passes plus pit passes for Cheap Trick.
- Jana [00:14:02] — Head to Head trivia game – challenged Dale on questions about Austin actors Lost 2-4 to Dale but was given WWE tickets anyway. Shared story about losing virginity at age 14 to Chumbawamba.
Quotes
If he had just one little thing gone wrong in this audition, you might be talking to Matthew McConaughey selling cars.
Dale Dudley [00:04:34]
It is impossible to fix yourself by thinking of the situation other people are in.
Dale Dudley [00:42:45]
Where in God’s green earth did anyone think you need to pay $2,500 for a purse because it has V’s on it?
Dale Dudley [00:54:28]