Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, March 31, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Cruise with Us!
Dale, Bob, and Daniel discuss logistics at the top of the show, with Daniel returning from his wedding. Dale apologizes to cruise organizer Don Kurtz for canceling a 2011 cruise due to his wife’s pregnancy, then announces a 2016 European cruise (Barcelona to Italy and back). The crew spends significant time discussing Daniel’s wedding over the weekend, including emotional moments, awkward family encounters, and a viral photo of a guest with a cat. Matt arrives late, prompting concerns about reliability.
Segments
- Show Opening Technical Issues [00:00:00] — The show starts with technical problems: the opening music plays at the wrong pitch and speed, and they start early. Dale teaches back-timing basics to the production crew.
- Matt’s Absence and Reliability Concerns [00:04:30] — Matt is late to the show. Dale and the crew attempt to call him multiple times. Dale expresses concern that Matt’s other job is causing him to miss this one, though he’s sympathetic to Matt working hard.
- Daniel’s Wedding Ring and Weight Loss Talk [00:06:10] — The crew notices Daniel is wearing his wedding ring. Bob reveals he doesn’t wear his. Dale discusses his diet struggles and considers canceling his American Express platinum card but can’t let go of the status symbol.
- Air Conditioning Breakdown [00:09:00] — Dale’s home AC went out the night before. He had a rough night trying to sleep with windows open. Airco Mechanical, a returning sponsor, is coming to fix it and will also handle his new house.
- Welcome Back Daniel / Wedding Preview [00:11:45] — Dale welcomes Daniel back from his honeymoon, teasing emotional moments from the wedding. Daniel mentions his wife is having surgery (breast augmentation implied), and Dale offers childcare help.
- Cruise Announcement and Apology to Don Kurtz [00:17:17] — Dale tells the story of canceling a 2011 cruise with Don Kurtz because his wife became pregnant. He apologizes and announces a new June 2016 European cruise (Barcelona to Italy, 8 days, $2,800 including airfare). Only 50 cabins available. No advertising unless there’s serious interest.
- Cruise Details and Facebook Page [00:26:00] — Dale explains the cruise itinerary: overnight sailing, full days at European ports (Rome, Naples, Palermo, Marseille). He creates a Facebook page ‘Dudley and Bob with Matt’s European Vacation’ to gauge interest. Inside cabins make sense since passengers will be off the ship all day.
- Daniel’s Wedding – Family Reactions [00:35:00] — Dale recounts awkward moments at the wedding, expecting Daniel’s family to criticize him for on-air conflicts. Instead, Daniel’s parents and brother thanked Dale for helping Daniel grow up. Dale was moved and surprised.
- Daniel’s Emotional Wedding Moment [00:40:00] — Bob asks Daniel about crying when his bride walked down the aisle. Daniel describes the emotion of seeing her with her father. Dale reflects on seeing a different, human side of Daniel he’d never witnessed before.
- Viral Cat Photo from the Wedding [00:42:00] — Matt took a photo of a guest (from Vancouver) sitting on a stump holding a cat while wearing a floppy hat. The photo went viral on Reddit, though someone else posted it without crediting Matt. The guests drove from Canada with their cat on a leash.
- Wedding Details: Cake, Photos, Facebook Reaction [00:46:00] — Daniel explains the wedding cake was transported from Canada in waves over a year. Dale’s Facebook post congratulating Daniel got 1,247 likes. Bob took a great photo of the steer crossing the parking lot alongside people carrying the Canadian cake.
- Daniel’s Pre-Wedding Grooming [00:48:00] — Daniel reveals he got a facial before the wedding, including eyebrow waxing and ear/nose hair removal. The crew teases him about his grooming choices.
- Wedding Night and Honeymoon Questions [00:49:45] — Dale asks if Daniel consummated the marriage on the wedding night. Daniel confirms they stayed on the property in a five-star accommodation included in the wedding package, then mentions a brunch the next day.
- Caller About Viral Photo / Matt’s Wife Blamed [00:50:38] — A caller named Mandy reveals she got the viral cat photo from Twitter, posted by Matt’s wife Kara Bearden. Dale jokingly threatens divorce-level consequences for Kara releasing the photo without permission.
Callers
- Mandy [00:50:38] — Revealing source of viral wedding cat photo She identified that Matt’s wife Kara Bearden posted the photo on Twitter, leading to jokes about ‘domestic problems’ and Dale making exaggerated divorce threats as a joke.
Quotes
The Chinese are on to something with that one child thing.
Dale Dudley [00:18:40]
If you need perspective on life, watch Vice on HBO.
Dale Dudley [00:09:04]
My husband and I would like to thank you for helping our son grow up.
Dale Dudley [00:36:22]
Part 2: Little Known Facts
Dale reads an internal email from MS owner Jeff Simulian opposing Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act and discusses Willie’s Picnic announcement at Circuit of the Americas. Daniel returns from his wedding and the hosts discuss his honeymoon trip to San Antonio, devolving into confused arguments about the Riverwalk being man-made, British accents in history, bat guano ecosystems, and various tourist attractions. Dale criticizes David Allen Coe being on the Willie’s Picnic bill. The segment features rambling exchanges about Natural Bridge Caverns, hemisphere, and whether the hosts are idiots.
Segments
- MS Owner Opposes Indiana RFRA [00:00:00] — Dale reads internal email from MS owner Jeff Simulian and other Indiana business leaders opposing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Dale defends the company against LGBT boycott calls.
- Willie’s Picnic and David Allen Coe Criticism [00:03:00] — Dale announces Willie’s Picnic at Circuit of the Americas with Eric Church, but criticizes the inclusion of David Allen Coe due to his racist song history.
- Daniel’s Wedding and Pronunciation Fixes [00:08:00] — Discussion of Daniel’s wife fixing his pronunciation of words like ‘horror’ and ‘Valentine’s Day.’ Dale jokes about marriage changing Daniel.
- Kenneth Called the Bird Home [00:14:00] — Dale retells story about his disabled aunt Diana’s bird being killed by bulldogs at a family gathering, with the aunt saying her deceased husband Kenneth ‘called him home.’
- Man Killed by Tombstone on Easter [00:15:00] — Dale plays news story about a man decorating a family grave for Easter who was killed when a tombstone fell on him.
- APD Physical Fitness Testing [00:17:00] — Discussion of Austin Police Department implementing physical fitness tests for officers for the first time. Dale mocks overweight officers and union president Ken Cassidy’s objections.
- Five-Minute Film Festival Announcement [00:23:00] — Dale announces plans for Dudley and Bob five-minute film festival at Alamo Drafthouse with $10,000 in prize money. Films must be show-related and under five minutes.
- San Antonio Trip Discussion [00:26:00] — Matt and Daniel discuss Daniel’s honeymoon trip to San Antonio. Matt defends San Antonio tourist attractions while Dale and Bob mock them as cheesy chain restaurants and tourist traps.
- British Accent Theory Debunked [00:33:00] — Matt presents confused theory that British accents evolved to distinguish themselves from Americans and that Queen Elizabeth I sounded American. Daniel and Dale correct him.
- Riverwalk Man-Made Debate [00:47:00] — Extended confused argument between Carissa and Daniel about whether San Antonio’s Riverwalk is man-made or natural, with multiple callers trying to clarify.
- Natural Bridge Caverns and Bat Ecosystem [00:57:00] — Matt discusses visiting Natural Bridge Caverns and criticizes the tour guide’s enunciation. Discussion devolves into confused debate about bat guano creating toxic ecosystems.
Callers
- unnamed [00:49:00] — ADA requirements for railings Dale makes joke about ADA requiring a ramp into the river for people to kill themselves, caller tries to correct Carissa about ADA vs safety railings
- Brady [00:58:00] — Riverwalk being man-made vs natural Tries to settle argument by suggesting they look at Google Maps, says both sides are kind of right
Quotes
I’m at the point in my life now where I’m going to speak my mind
Dale Dudley [00:04:00]
Kenneth needed that bird. He called him home through dogs tearing it to pieces
Dale Dudley [00:16:00]
Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunn back together again for dumb and dumber three
Dale Dudley [00:48:00]
We are idiots and need to shut up when you speak about something you don’t have education in
Dale Dudley [01:01:00]
Part 3: Pushing Daniel’s Buttons
This final part of the show is dominated by tension around Dale and Matt teasing Daniel about something they plan to reveal ‘tomorrow.’ The hosts also discuss Fox News blaming Obama for inappropriate selfies, Phil Robertson’s ‘solution’ for homosexuality (just marry someone of the opposite sex), and debate the NSA incident. Daniel becomes increasingly anxious and defensive, especially after getting grief about whose wives didn’t attend his wedding. The segment devolves into wedding attendance drama and escalates to the point Dale threatens to address the mystery topic on the Sideshow instead.
Segments
- Van Halen on Kimmel [00:00:00] — Dale plays audience footage of Van Halen on Jimmy Kimmel where David Lee Roth busted his nose. Discusses Eddie Van Halen’s improved appearance after sobering up and beating cancer.
- Van Halen Tickets Giveaway [00:00:51] — Dale announces Van Halen tickets for Austin 360 Amphitheater on September 21st with Kenny Wayne Shepard. Listeners text ‘icecream’ (as one word) to win.
- NSA Incident [00:02:02] — Dale discusses news about two men high on cocaine, dressed as women, who accidentally drove into NSA headquarters. Initially thought to be a terrorist attack but turned out to be partiers who took wrong exit.
- Fox News Blames Obama for Selfies [00:05:47] — Hosts play and mock Fox News segment blaming President Obama’s selfie stick video for teens taking inappropriate selfies at disaster sites and memorials. Dale criticizes Fox News’s hypocrisy given their on-air presentation.
- Social Media Outrage Culture [00:09:00] — Dale rants about internet-driven judgment culture, comparing it to Austin code enforcement encouraging people to report neighbors. Discusses how the internet has made people crazy.
- Natural Bridge Caverns Debate [00:13:41] — Daniel reports being told it’s a felony to touch cave formations at Natural Bridge Caverns. Dale fact-checks this, finding it’s actually a misdemeanor requiring $500+ in damage. Leads to extended debate about cave rules.
- Teasing Daniel Begins [00:21:05] — Dale and Matt start teasing Daniel about something they’ll discuss ‘tomorrow,’ telling him he’s ‘not in trouble’ but refusing to reveal details. Daniel becomes visibly anxious and frustrated.
- Bat Ecosystem Lecture [00:26:00] — Daniel explains why bats are beneficial – they consume insects, pollinate flowers, and disperse seeds. Dale suggests having Bat Conservation Society on the show.
- Pat Robertson on Suicide Pilot [00:31:23] — Hosts play audio of Pat Robertson asking if the Germanwings co-pilot was Muslim after he deliberately crashed plane. Dale criticizes Robertson’s first instinct being religious prejudice.
- Phil Robertson’s ‘Gay Solution’ [00:36:38] — Hosts play and mock Phil Robertson’s advice that gay people should just ‘find someone of the opposite sex and marry them’ to solve their ‘problem.’ Dale expresses disgust at this view.
- Wedding Attendance Drama [00:42:00] — Daniel lashes out at Dale and Bob because their wives didn’t attend his wedding. Eight people total were no-shows. Tension escalates as Daniel gets defensive about being teased while simultaneously criticizing the no-shows.
- Escalating Tension [00:52:51] — The teasing of Daniel reaches a breaking point. Dale sets ground rules for the Sideshow discussion, forbidding physical violence or threats. Daniel remains anxious about what will be revealed. Multiple people say they won’t participate in the Sideshow.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:25:14] — Dale mentions doing the controversial topic on the Sideshow instead of on-air. Later threatens to move the ‘Daniel topic’ to Sideshow after tension escalates.
Text Line
- [00:42:00] Dale’s wife texted explaining she was working and they made a last-minute decision not to attend the wedding — read by Dale Dudley Used to defend why his wife didn’t attend Daniel’s wedding during the escalating argument
- [00:09:00] Listener complained about something the hosts said about children — read by Dale Dudley Set off a rant about people being outraged by things on the internet and trying to control what the show says
Music
- Van Halen — Played audience footage from Jimmy Kimmel performance where David Lee Roth hit microphone and busted his nose
Quotes
If you’re outraged because of things on the internet you are weak of mind
Dale Dudley [00:08:47]
I have to go it’s my goddamn producer
Dale Dudley [00:50:34]
Can you imagine being trapped in eternity with people like this
Dale Dudley [00:32:12]
Being on a radio show and having somebody bust your balls is not trouble
Dale Dudley [00:23:03]