Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, January 15, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Permafrost
Dale delivers a passionate and extensive rant about government surveillance after watching PBS Frontline’s ‘The Program,’ detailing NSA overreach post-9/11 and criticizing Dick Cheney, Alberto Gonzalez, and even Obama. The discussion sprawls into tangents about Corvettes, Daniel’s ‘permafrost’ confusion, Viagra commercials, and various pop culture references. Dale also references a bus accident involving Texas prisoners and discusses protective orders against the show.
Segments
- Show Opening [00:00:05] — Standard show open with introductions. Dale makes a Princess Bride voice reference, leading to brief discussion of the movie.
- Daniel’s Purple Corvette [00:06:50] — Dale spots Daniel driving his maroon 1993 Corvette on 360, honks repeatedly but Daniel never looks over. Discussion of the car and Detroit Red Wings sticker follows.
- Texas Prisoner Bus Accident [00:09:19] — Dale discusses a fatal bus accident near Odessa where prisoners died after the bus went off an overpass on ice, with many not wearing seatbelts.
- NSA Surveillance Rant Begins [00:14:04] — Dale launches into extensive discussion of PBS Frontline documentary ‘The Program’ about NSA surveillance, Edward Snowden, and government overreach post-9/11.
- Dick Cheney and Alberto Gonzalez Criticism [00:16:41] — Dale argues both should be in prison for destroying lives of NSA whistleblowers who questioned unconstitutional surveillance programs.
- Data Collection Details [00:24:38] — Dale describes AT&T switching station in San Francisco with cable splitters routing all internet traffic to government, and discusses the scope of data collection since 2001.
- Alex Jones Theory [00:31:42] — Dale posits that Alex Jones is allowed to operate because he mixes provable facts with outlandish theories, making him a useful ‘patsy’ who discredits real conspiracies.
- Permafrost Confusion [00:38:29] — Daniel misuses the term ‘permafrost’ to describe mud in Seattle, leading to an extended and painful explanation of what permafrost actually means.
Callers
- unnamed [00:35:19] — Political discussion (unclear from transcript) Very brief call, appears to be cut short or caller had technical issues. Dale responds by saying political talk is pointless now.
Quotes
Alberto Gonzalez and Dick Cheney should be in prison. Absolutely in prison.
Dale Dudley [00:14:58]
Everything you’ve ever done online ever since 2001, the government has it.
Dale Dudley [00:15:16]
They need him. He’s a patsy. If Alex Jones sits here and tells you what I’m saying…
Dale Dudley [00:32:17]
We’re all done. Our goose is cooked.
Dale Dudley [00:35:43]
Part 2: Nepal-Itan Iced Cream
This sprawling segment begins with Dale discussing Daniel’s tendency to notice odd details like ‘permafrost,’ then pivots to a lengthy discussion of Mount Everest’s frozen corpses used as trail markers. The conversation meanders through Neapolitan ice cream etymology, plastic rice conspiracies from China, and Vietnamese school punishments involving jackfruit, before landing on Oscar nominations (Boyhood gets six) and a heated discussion about open-carry gun activists confronting a state representative in his Capitol office.
Segments
- Permafrost and Daniel’s Observations [00:00:00] — Dale discusses Daniel’s unusual attention to detail, including his observation about ‘permafrost’ on boots in Seattle and his noticing a coworker’s name change after marriage.
- Mount Everest Bodies [00:07:00] — Dale describes a website showing bodies left on Mount Everest, explaining how they’re used as trail markers. The segment includes discussion of ‘Green Boots’ and other frozen corpses that have been there since the 1990s and 1920s.
- Nepal-itan Ice Cream [00:15:00] — Carissa makes a joke about ‘Neapolitan’ ice cream in relation to Nepal, leading to extended discussion about the actual Italian origins of Neapolitan ice cream from Naples.
- Colorado Blood Volume Debate [00:21:00] — Dale spends an entire commercial break Googling Daniel’s claim that people in Colorado have a gallon more blood than others, finding that they actually just produce more red blood cells.
- Chinese Plastic Rice Conspiracy [00:29:00] — Daniel shares a conspiracy theory from his fiancée’s family friend about China selling fake rice made partly from plastic, which Dale confirms has some basis in fact.
- Jackfruit Punishment [00:33:00] — Daniel describes how Vietnamese schools made students kneel on spiny jackfruit as punishment, leading to extended riffing about Asian cultures and Daniel’s upcoming wedding.
- Gun Rights Capitol Confrontation [00:40:00] — Dale discusses open-carry activists confronting Democratic state representative Pancho Nevarez in his Capitol office, calling them out for being disrespectful and making gun owners look bad.
- Oscar Nominations [00:48:00] — The show announces that Boyhood received six Oscar nominations including Best Picture and Best Director for Richard Linklater. Dale discusses other nominees including Birdman and Michael Keaton.
Callers
- unnamed [00:52:40] — Clarified that even in open-carry states, you cannot bring guns into bars Brief factual correction, then hung up. Dale questioned why anyone would want open carry if you can’t bring guns to bars.
Quotes
It warms the permafrost in your heart.
Dale Dudley [00:00:12]
When you see the guy sitting in the cave, you want to make a left turn.
Dale Dudley [00:12:09]
Colorful ice cream. Nepal… Neapolitan ice cream.
Carissa Jade [00:16:00]
Yeah a quart gallon of pint, one of those.
Daniel Gallo [00:22:14]
You’re a tyrant to the Constitution because he doesn’t believe what you believe.
Dale Dudley [00:45:55]
Part 3: SXSW is Almost Here
The show wraps up with the hosts discussing frightening audio recordings, Netflix shows, gambling in Vegas, and a visit from Tammy from South by Southwest promoting volunteer opportunities. They touch on topics ranging from the Marlboro Man’s death to why women moan during sex, with their typical mix of humor and tangents.
Segments
- Rock Hall of Fame and Boyhood Congratulations [00:00:02] — Dale congratulates Joan Jett, Chris Layton, Tommy Shannon, and the Boyhood crew on their achievements.
- Marlboro Man Dies at 85 [00:02:02] — Discussion of Daniel Winfield, an original Marlboro Man who died at 85, bucking the lung cancer trend.
- Cigarette Technology – Camel Crush [00:04:01] — The hosts learn about Carissa’s Camel Crush cigarettes with crushable menthol capsules.
- Seven Frightening Audio Recordings [00:07:02] — The show plays disturbing audio including an exorcism, hurricane sounds, Vietnam War psyops, and a 911 chimp attack call.
- Giveaways – WWE, MotoGP, Pink Floyd Laser Show [00:20:44] — Dale announces three giveaways during the break.
- Mob Documentary and Netflix Discussion [00:22:00] — Dale discusses a mob documentary series on Netflix and the show gets into a Lilyhammer discussion.
- Cable TV vs Netflix Debate [00:27:00] — The hosts discuss cutting cable and relying on Netflix, with mentions of various shows they’re watching.
- Nocturnal Lands Running Music Festival [00:36:03] — Bob introduces a 5K running music festival combining two things the show mocks – runs and music festivals.
- CJ Returns from Vegas [00:37:36] — CJ Morgan talks about his Las Vegas trip including gambling, drinking, and the Spearmint Rhino.
- South by Southwest Volunteer Recruitment [00:46:39] — Tammy from SXSW discusses volunteer opportunities for the festival, explaining how volunteers can earn badges.
- Why Women Moan During Sex [00:52:46] — Dale reads an article about evolutionary biology explaining female vocalization during sex as a means to attract multiple males.
Guests
- Tammy (other) [00:46:39] — South by Southwest volunteer coordinator promoting volunteer opportunities for the festival
Text Line
- [00:35:01] Someone sent a photoshopped image of Daniel’s head as a tomato, referencing his claim that people in Colorado have a gallon more blood — read by Dale Dudley The hosts found it funny and discussed other similar photoshops including one with Neapolitan ice cream
Quotes
I don’t want to ruin this. This is my sideshow shirt.
Dale Dudley [00:04:45]
Every day before I go, don’t talk about that on the air.
Dale Dudley [00:08:41]
That woman died. There’s nothing funny about that.
Dale Dudley [00:18:27]
I am retiring from this business.
Dale Dudley [00:35:48]