Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, February 17, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Finally Bob’s Vacation
Bob Fonseca hosts in Dale Dudley’s absence while Dale handles family medical matters. Bob recaps his recent all-inclusive Mexico vacation to Puerto Vallarta with his wife’s company, initially resistant but ultimately having one of his best trips ever. The crew discusses exploitation, privilege, and career prospects in Austin’s tech industry. Matt continues his phone flirtation with listener Tiffany, and Bob’s reputation as a generous tipper at Tony C’s gets praised on-air.
Segments
- Show Open – Dale Out [00:00:21] — Bob opens the show, explaining Dale is taking the day off for scheduled family medical appointments. The cast discusses everyone’s health status and Carissa reports feeling 89% recovered.
- Daniel’s Wardrobe Analysis [00:04:00] — The hosts compliment Daniel’s hoodie-over-button-down look and discuss his shiny bald head, sebum production, and the general appearance of the cast today.
- Sweat Science [00:05:35] — Carissa shares internet knowledge about different types of sweat, toxin release, and how sweat smell relates to diet and alcohol consumption.
- Bob’s Lawn Work Injury [00:08:19] — Bob describes getting sore shoulders and forearms from two-plus hours of cutting back pampa grass with dull shears, doing what he calls ‘the chicken dance motion.’
- Bob’s Mexico Vacation Revealed [00:14:55] — Bob finally opens up about his Puerto Vallarta trip at Gran Velas Resort, describing the three-tiered infinity pool, excellent food and drinks, and how it compared favorably to Hawaiian vacations.
- Vacation Resistance Pays Off [00:21:25] — Matt reminds listeners Bob nearly got divorced fighting against this trip, but Bob admits he had an amazing time and his wife’s company (Tableau software) people were very cool.
- Catamaran Adventure [00:22:28] — Bob recounts a catamaran trip across the bay with 100 people, seeing whales and dolphins, snorkeling, and visiting the cove where director John Huston lived while filming Night of the Iguana.
- Wealth and Poverty Reflections [00:25:38] — Bob wrestles with guilt about enjoying luxury while surrounded by Mexican poverty, leading to a discussion about exploitation, privilege, and whether he should feel bad about his good fortune.
- Corey Calls About Bob’s Reputation [00:30:17] — Caller Corey reports that a bartender at Tony C’s in Bee Cave told him Bob is ‘the nicest guy’ and ‘a great tipper,’ boosting Bob’s reputation on air.
- Matt and Tiffany – Day 14 [00:31:56] — Corey puts his roommate Tiffany on the phone to flirt with Matt again. She’s just getting home from a graveyard shift at a nursing home, and Matt invites her to ‘go night-night’ while he comes over.
- Tech Industry Career Talk [00:35:56] — Bob shares that tech executives at the resort said they’d trade jobs with him, then reveals Austin tech companies are desperate for talent and people with ‘half a brain’ can start at $60K, making Carissa and the crew envious.
- Bob Eats Alone [00:40:04] — Bob realizes the Tony C’s story revealed he eats lunch alone regularly, sitting at the same corner table facing the door, tipping generously every time.
- SNL 40th Anniversary Setup [00:42:27] — Bob tries to launch into discussing the SNL 40th anniversary special with only three minutes left in the segment, to Matt’s exasperation about timing.
- Concert Giveaway Promo [00:43:23] — Bob promotes upcoming giveaways for Def Leppard, Steely Dan with Elvis Costello (an ‘unusual’ pairing), and John Mellencamp at the 360 Amphitheater.
Callers
- Corey (Bee Cave area (mentioned Tony C’s)) (regular) [00:30:17] — Called to report bartender at Tony C’s praised Bob as nice and a great tipper Boosted Bob’s on-air reputation and led to his roommate Tiffany getting on the phone with Matt
- Tiffany (Same residence as Corey) (regular) [00:31:56] — Continuation of ongoing flirtation with Matt Bearden Matt continued his on-air flirtation, telling her to go to bed and he’d be right over. This is ‘Day 14’ of their interaction
Quotes
You look whole.
Bob Fonseca [00:03:00]
Loosen your pooter. You deserve to have fun.
Matt Bearden [00:21:30]
I’m going down there to drink liquor and eat food with smears and sprinkles.
Bob Fonseca [00:27:10]
Why don’t you go down to bed and put your face in the pillow, and I’ll be right over.
Matt Bearden [00:33:44]
100% of the time, my predictions are wrong.
Bob Fonseca [00:45:26]
Part 2: SNL and Sean Dunne
Bob and Matt host the show while Dale handles family matters. They spend significant time discussing the SNL 40th Anniversary special, debating the show’s quality over the years and whether it’s still relevant. The main focus shifts to an interview with documentary filmmaker Sean Dunne, discussing his work including ‘Florida Man’, ‘American Juggalo’, and ‘Camgirls’. The hosts also discuss a Texas DPS story about 850,000 misprinted driver’s licenses being replaced, which leads to conversation about fake IDs and underage drinking.
Segments
- Show Opening – Dale Out [00:00:03] — Bob opens the show explaining Dale is out handling family matters. He mentions his son Caden’s 16th birthday party at Pinballs with party bus transportation.
- SNL 40th Anniversary Discussion Begins [00:04:23] — Bob expresses disbelief that the crew missed the ‘biggest television event’ – the SNL 40th Anniversary special. Matt challenges Bob for being a ‘joiner’ who treats every big TV event as must-see.
- First Episode of SNL [00:10:34] — Bob describes watching the very first SNL episode with George Carlin, calling it ‘horrible’ and ‘almost unwatchable’, noting it had a completely different format including Muppets.
- SNL Cast and Quality Debate [00:13:00] — Discussion of SNL quality over the years, different cast eras, and whether the show has ever truly been good or just better than other midnight programming.
- Eddie Murphy No-Show [00:14:22] — Bob complains about Eddie Murphy being heavily promoted for the special but only appearing for seconds to wave, calling it ‘proof of life’.
- Texas DPS License Story [00:25:05] — Matt plays news story about 850,000 Texas driver’s licenses being replaced due to a misspelling of ‘directive’ on the back. Discussion of the security implications.
- Fake ID Discussion [00:32:24] — The crew discusses fake IDs, underage drinking methods, and how people obtained alcohol before turning 21. Daniel admits he never had a fake ID.
- DPS Insider Call [00:35:45] — Mark from DPS calls to explain the real security issue – the first ‘I’ in ‘directive’ is intentionally printed without a dot as an anti-counterfeiting measure.
- Sean Dunne Interview Begins [00:40:20] — Matt introduces documentary filmmaker Sean Dunne, explaining how he discovered Dunne’s work through ‘Florida Man’ and then realized he’d made ‘American Juggalo’ which the show had previously discussed.
- Dunne’s Documentary Approach [00:42:44] — Sean discusses his cinema verite style, how he gained access to subjects, and his philosophy of approaching subjects with love rather than judgment.
- Camgirls Documentary Discussion [00:51:22] — Sean describes his newest documentary about webcam sex workers, explaining it’s a 68-minute immersive look at the community aspect of cam work.
Guests
- Sean Dunne (filmmaker) [00:40:20] — Documentary filmmaker discussing his work including Florida Man, American Juggalo, and Camgirls. Interview conducted via phone from New York.
Callers
- unnamed [00:16:09] — SNL 40th Anniversary – noted they mentioned John Lovitz had passed away twice when he was in the audience Brief contribution to the SNL discussion
- Rita (regular) [00:19:51] — Explained Eddie Murphy was on to stretch time, similar to Chris Rock Matt recognized her voice and thanked her for clarifying the Eddie Murphy situation
- Big Daddy (regular) [00:21:49] — Called about SNL special, thought it was great. Discussed Kevin being in audience and meeting McCartney. Provided insider perspective about being at the taping, discussed Clash of Clans losing streak
- Sam [00:37:23] — Called about drinking age being 18 in Texas and buying beer underage at convenience stores in high school Shared stories about Austin’s more relaxed attitude toward underage drinking in the past, revealed he’s 47 years old
- Mark (works at DPS) [00:35:29] — Called to explain the real reason for the DPS ID recall – the first I in directive is supposed to lack a dot as an anti-counterfeiting measure Revealed insider DPS security information about how they detect fake IDs
Quotes
My wife walks back out, I am on the sofa, asleep.
Matt Bearden [00:07:25]
Saturday Night Live has never truly been good. Better than anything else on at midnight.
Matt Bearden [00:10:57]
This kid has two licenses. How long before some kid has 20 bucks?
Matt Bearden [00:28:10]
These guys inspire me. They approach life with a looseness that I really envy.
Sean Dunne [00:47:50]
Part 3: Dumpster Professor
Matt Bearden hosts with Bob Fonseca in Dale’s absence. Guest Dr. Jeff Wilson discusses his year living in a 33-square-foot dumpster at Huston-Tillotson University and his upcoming ’99 Nights ATX’ project staying in different Austin homes. The show pivots to Daniel Gallo’s weekend brunch tour with his future in-laws, sparking extensive teasing about his upcoming wedding, his parents, and the pressure from his fiancée’s family.
Segments
- Show Opening Without Dale [00:00:09] — Matt opens the show noting Dale is out for family matters. Brief discussion about Lance Armstrong’s $10 million arbitration judgment.
- Dr. Jeff Wilson Introduction [00:05:23] — The hosts welcome Dr. Jeff Wilson from Huston-Tillotson University to discuss his dumpster-living experiment.
- The Dumpster Experiment [00:07:00] — Dr. Wilson explains living in a 33-square-foot dumpster for a year to teach about sustainability and minimalism. He sold all his possessions for a dollar each.
- 99 Nights ATX Project [00:11:42] — Dr. Wilson describes his new project staying in 99 different Austin homes to explore what makes a house a home in Austin’s changing housing market.
- The Three-Tier Brunch [00:19:18] — Matt recounts his difficult journey to brunch during the Austin Marathon and meeting Daniel Gallo’s parents for the first time.
- Meeting the In-Laws [00:29:00] — Extended discussion about Daniel’s parents, their normalcy versus Daniel’s quirks, and the family dynamics around the upcoming wedding.
- All’s Well Comedy Show Giveaway [00:37:05] — Matt gives away guest list spots for the All’s Well standup show at Cap City Comedy Club featuring Mike McRae, John Ramsey, and Brian Gutman.
- Daniel’s Weekend Restaurant Tour [00:40:00] — Daniel lists the many restaurants visited over the weekend while venue-shopping for the post-wedding breakfast, including Brio, Abel’s North, and Threadgill’s.
- Career Questions and Fortune Cookies [00:44:00] — Discussion about Daniel’s future father-in-law asking about his career plans, Taiwanese cultural dynamics, and Daniel eating three fortune cookies.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:51:47] — Matt promotes the free 30-day trial at DudleyandBobland.com to listen to the Sideshow podcast
Guests
- Dr. Jeff Wilson (expert) [00:05:23] — PhD from Harvard, professor at Huston-Tillotson University who lived in a dumpster for a year as a sustainability experiment. Discussing his 99 Nights ATX project.
Quotes
You can have a pretty dang good life on a whole lot less.
Dr. Jeff Wilson [00:07:42]
I met two completely awesome, nice, regular, total regular Joe people.
Matt Bearden [00:32:01]
I was the guy that had to steal Kleenex for whatever reason.
Bob Fonseca [00:37:48]