Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, February 11, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Bob’s Back
Bob returns from a vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, sharing enthusiastic details about the all-inclusive resort his wife’s company paid for. Dale contrasts Bob’s sunny trip with his own domestic struggles – a frustrating hour-long battle with TurboTax customer service and family tensions at home. The show transitions into a heated discussion about banned words at the University of Michigan, with Dale ranting about ‘inclusive language’ campaigns that prohibit terms like ‘crazy,’ ‘insane,’ and phrases like ‘I want to die.’ The hosts debate whether society is coddling young people and stifling free speech.
Segments
- Show opening [00:00:09] — Standard show introduction with cast introductions, including studio guests Leanne Morgan and Dale Watson.
- Bob’s return from Mexico [00:01:38] — Bob returns from Puerto Vallarta vacation, joking about posting shirtless photos and describing the resort experience.
- Resort details [00:03:00] — Bob describes the luxury all-inclusive resort, multiple pools at different temperatures, and five-star restaurants paid for by his wife’s company.
- Dale’s TurboTax nightmare [00:08:00] — Dale spent an hour on the phone trying to access his TurboTax account, missing time with family and angering his wife.
- Matt Bearden family update [00:11:14] — Brief mention that the Bearden family is dealing with a scheduled situation, with well-wishes from the hosts.
- Holocaust documentary discussion [00:11:48] — Dale discusses ‘Night Will Fall,’ an HBO documentary about Alfred Hitchcock’s unfinished Holocaust film from the 1940s.
- Netflix exhaustion [00:16:00] — Dale complains about running out of things to watch on Netflix and his wife’s taste in movies like Adam Sandler’s ‘Blended.’
- Daniel says ‘horror’ wrong [00:18:30] — The recurring bit where Daniel cannot pronounce ‘horror’ correctly, saying ‘whore’ instead, leading to teasing from Dale and Bob.
- Career ceiling discussion [00:22:00] — Daniel jokes about hitting a ceiling in his career, Dale pushes back about opportunities for advancement in radio and corporate America.
- Puerto Vallarta travel details [00:24:00] — Bob describes the transfer from the airport, the poverty visible along the route, and the beauty of the cove setting.
- Resort workers and guilt [00:27:00] — Bob discusses feeling initially guilty about the exploitative appearance of luxury resorts, but concluding the workers seemed genuinely happy.
- ProFlowers sponsor read [00:34:00] — Valentine’s Day flower promotion with code ‘Dudley and Bob.’
- Sales jobs and risk aversion [00:35:00] — Dale mentions reading that tech companies struggle to hire young salespeople because younger generations avoid risk.
- University of Michigan banned words [00:36:00] — Dale launches into a rant about the University of Michigan spending $16,000 on a campaign banning words like ‘crazy,’ ‘insane,’ ‘gay,’ ‘ghetto,’ and phrases like ‘I want to die.’
- Context vs. censorship [00:40:00] — Dale discusses a Philadelphia news anchor fired for using a racial slur in context during a meeting about a news story.
- Paddy wagon controversy [00:43:00] — Daniel mentions they were told in a meeting not to say ‘paddy wagon’ because it’s offensive to Irish people.
- Caller Evan weighs in [00:44:00] — A 23-year-old caller agrees that his generation is being raised as ‘babies’ but says young salespeople still exist, citing Texas State’s sales program.
- Dale’s personal experience [00:46:00] — Dale shares he was sexually molested as a child and argues that people using phrases like ‘that test raped me’ don’t diminish his experience – context matters.
Guests
- Leanne Morgan (comedian) [00:00:55] — Mentioned as being in studio, described as ‘southern fried love,’ but does not speak in this part.
- Dale Watson (musician) [00:01:05] — Mentioned as being in studio, rockabilly musician, but does not speak in this part.
Callers
- Evan [00:44:33] — Young people in sales and work ethic Agreed with Dale that many in his generation (age 23) are raised to be ‘babies’ but argued that motivated young salespeople still exist, citing Texas State’s sales program. Dale thanked him for calling.
Text Line
- [00:28:36] Carissa’s sister texted to question Bob saying he was ‘near Hawaii’ when discussing Puerto Vallarta — read by Dale Dudley Led to a confused geographic discussion about whether Puerto Vallarta is on the Pacific or Gulf side of Mexico, with Dale initially mixing it up with Acapulco.
Quotes
It’s role reversal. I used to tell Bob about Mexico trips.
Dale Dudley [00:01:43]
I’m wearing milk bone underwear in a dog eat dog world.
Dale Dudley [00:08:15]
We’re creating a bunch of babies.
Dale Dudley [00:35:00]
Quit speaking for people that don’t want to be spoken for.
Dale Dudley [00:47:40]
Part 2: Country Cool
Dale and the crew discuss the University of Michigan banning words like ‘crazy’ and ‘I want to die,’ spending $16,000 on a campaign they find ridiculous. Leanne Morgan returns with fellow comedian Trish Suhr to promote their ‘Country Cool’ show at Cap City Comedy Club. The show also covers local Austin news including a serial road rager on Berkman Drive, Native Americans being allowed to grow marijuana legally, and a missing pregnant Kyle PD employee with a suspended APD officer. Dale discusses his ongoing weight struggles with Diet ATX.
Segments
- University of Michigan Word Ban [00:00:06] — Dale discusses the University of Michigan spending $16,000 to ban words like ‘crazy’ and ‘I want to die,’ criticizing the campaign as misguided activism by young people who haven’t experienced real life.
- That’s Offensive Video [00:05:42] — Dale plays a comedy video showing guys playing poker getting offended by everything each other says, satirizing extreme political correctness.
- Uma Thurman Plastic Surgery Discussion [00:10:06] — Brief discussion about Uma Thurman’s appearance causing a social media stir, with Dale showing off his own recent facelift results.
- Native Americans and Legal Marijuana [00:10:09] — Dale reports that the federal government is allowing Native Americans to legally grow marijuana on their land, despite federal prohibition elsewhere.
- Kyle PD Missing Person Update [00:11:40] — Dale mentions a missing pregnant woman who worked at Kyle Police Department and notes an APD officer having a relationship with her was suspended.
- Parrot Mimics Couple Fighting [00:21:56] — Dale plays audio of a cockatoo named Peaches that was adopted from a divorced couple and perfectly mimics the sound of them arguing, which Carissa finds relatable.
- Berkman Drive Serial Road Rager [00:25:42] — Dale plays a KVU news report about a man repeatedly engaging in road rage incidents on Berkman Drive, getting out of his car to spit on windshields and threaten drivers.
- Leanne Morgan and Trish Suhr Arrive [00:33:00] — Comedians Leanne Morgan and Trish Suhr join the show to promote their ‘Country Cool’ tour with a show that night at Cap City Comedy Club.
- Trish’s Funeral Home Upbringing [00:36:56] — Trish discusses growing up in a funeral home in Kentucky, seeing dead bodies from age three, which fascinates and disturbs Daniel.
- Country Cool Comedy Tour [00:44:01] — Leanne and Trish discuss how they met through TV work and decided to tour together, launching the Country Cool comedy package with a third comedian, Karen Mills.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:53:02] — Dale mentions they’ll play Head to Head later with topics about Russia, Oscars 2015, and Italian food. Leanne reluctantly agrees to play.
Guests
- Leanne Morgan (comedian) [00:33:00] — Returning guest, comedian promoting Country Cool show at Cap City Comedy Club. Dale frequently has her on and clearly enjoys her company.
- Trish Suhr (comedian) [00:33:00] — First-time guest, comedian from Kentucky who was on Clean House TV show for seven years, touring with Leanne Morgan for Country Cool.
Quotes
Young people think they have the world’s problems. That’s when you volunteer.
Dale Dudley [00:04:03]
Who does road rage as a hobby?
Dale Dudley [00:28:49]
It’s not working. You’re still fat.
Dale Dudley [00:30:13]
Part 3: Dale Watson
Dale Watson, Austin country musician, visits to promote the second annual Ameripolitan Awards at the Paramount on February 17th. He performs two original songs including ‘Old Farts and Jackasses,’ a response to Blake Shelton’s comments about traditional country music. The show also features multiple rounds of Head to Head trivia with listeners, including Oscar questions and Italian food categories. Comedians Leanne Morgan and Trish Surr join to promote their Country Cool show at Cap City Comedy Club that evening.
Segments
- Lottery and pool chat [00:00:00] — Dale discusses winning $20 on lottery tickets and company pool participation.
- Head to Head: Oscars round [00:01:21] — Mark challenges Dale on Oscar trivia after intern Katie asks qualifying questions. Dale loses to caller Mark.
- Head to Head: Italian food round [00:09:30] — Phillip from upstate New York challenges Leanne Morgan on Italian food trivia. Phillip wins four out of five questions.
- Dale Watson arrives [00:21:03] — Country musician Dale Watson comes in early while comedy guests are still in studio, creating a ‘country cavalcade’.
- Country music discussion [00:22:32] — Dale and Dale Watson discuss the evolution and corporatization of country music, Nashville’s move toward pop, and the authenticity of traditional sounds.
- Ameripolitan Awards preview [00:27:00] — Dale Watson explains the Ameripolitan Awards concept, four categories (honky-tonk, rockabilly, Western swing, outlaw), and mentions Billy Joe Shaver and James Burton getting Founder of Sound Awards.
- Dave Dudley name disappointment [00:30:45] — Dale shares his disappointment learning that country singer Dave Dudley’s real last name wasn’t actually Dudley.
- ‘Old Farts and Jackasses’ performance [00:32:43] — Dale Watson performs his song written in response to Blake Shelton’s comments about old country music being for ‘jackasses’ and ‘old farts.’
- ‘Jonesing for Jones’ performance [00:36:21] — Dale Watson performs tribute song to George Jones, referencing ‘White Lightning,’ ‘The Grand Tour,’ and ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today.’
- Samsung voice recording disclosure [00:42:39] — Dale discusses Samsung smart TV disclaimer revealing voice recognition captures all conversations and sends them to third parties.
- Baby born pregnant medical story [00:47:15] — Discussion of rare medical condition ‘fetus in fetu’ where baby girl in Hong Kong was born carrying twin fetuses inside her.
- Parenting and discipline conversation [00:51:59] — Hosts and guests discuss spanking, yelling at kids, and parenting challenges. Dale shares his struggles with his daughter.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:01:21] — Multiple rounds played with listeners calling in – Oscars category with Mark vs Dale, Italian food category with Phillip vs Leanne Morgan
Guests
- Dale Watson (musician) [00:21:03] — Austin country musician promoting second annual Ameripolitan Awards, performed two original songs including ‘Old Farts and Jackasses’ and ‘Jonesing for Jones’
- Leanne Morgan (comedian) [00:09:30] — Comedian from Tennessee promoting Country Cool show at Cap City Comedy Club, participated in Head to Head trivia
- Trish Surr (comedian) [00:09:30] — Comedian from Kentucky, part of Country Cool show lineup, the ‘spicy’ member of the trio
- Katie (other) [00:02:10] — Intern who prepared and asked Head to Head trivia questions
Callers
- Mark [00:01:21] — Head to Head trivia – Oscars category Beat Dale Dudley four to two on Oscar questions, won John Waters tickets
- Phillip (Schenectady, upstate New York) [00:09:30] — Head to Head trivia – Italian food category Beat Leanne Morgan four to three on Italian food questions, won Amy Strawberries tickets for Valentine’s Day
- Bill [00:21:36] — Head to Head – Russia topic Contest cancelled when Dale Watson arrived early; Bill was just given Bill Maher tickets without playing
Music
- Dale Watson — Performed ‘Old Farts and Jackasses’ live – response to Blake Shelton comments about traditional country music
- Dale Watson — Performed ‘Jonesing for Jones’ live – tribute to George Jones from new album ‘Call Me Insane’
- George Jones — Brief clip of ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’ played during discussion
Quotes
It’s become more about the young ladies that were on American Idol than anything that had to do with Merle.
Dale Dudley [00:22:47]
Blake Shelton said if you like that kind of music, then you’re a jackass and nobody wants to listen to their granddad’s music.
Dale Watson [00:28:44]
I burst into tears. It was Old Dogs and Children and Watermelon Wine. I remembered it was my dad’s favorite song.
Dale Dudley [00:30:58]
One’s originality comes in your inability to imitate your influences.
Dale Watson [00:35:14]