Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, April 7, 2015
This Show
Part 1: The breakdown
Dale and Bob vent extensively about workplace frustrations, including pay cuts, lack of support from management, and feeling undervalued. Both hosts also share parallel stories about disciplining their children and facing pushback from their wives. The segment features angry pre-show rants that continue throughout, with discussions of corporate performance reviews, insurance issues, and general dissatisfaction with the radio industry.
Segments
- Pre-show tension [00:00:00] — Dale and Bob are already angry off-air, discussing whether to leave work that day and venting about workplace issues before the show officially starts.
- Dale considers quitting [00:01:36] — Dale vents about considering leaving radio by June 2016, frustrated with pay cuts since 2001, lack of raises, and feeling the company doesn’t value talent despite their stated priorities.
- Parenting discipline stories [00:07:43] — Dale shares a story about disciplining his daughter for spitting milk, getting pushback from his wife. Bob shares a parallel story about spanking his son, also facing his wife’s disapproval.
- Bob’s insurance issues [00:15:00] — Discussion of Bob being charged incorrectly by the company insurance, with Dale advising him to go through management rather than HR to resolve it.
- Performance review frustration [00:19:01] — Dale receives an email about annual performance appraisal and goal setting, triggering another rant about how he’s expected to improve ratings without the company providing advertising support.
- 7pm happiness study [00:33:20] — The hosts discuss a study claiming 7pm is when people worldwide feel most calm and happy, though most of them disagree based on their own parenting experiences.
- Vintage beer commercials [00:45:00] — The show plays and discusses old beer jingles and commercials, nostalgic for when ads portrayed end-of-day relaxation positively rather than focusing on bikinis or alcoholism.
Text Line
- [00:12:32] Dale’s sister texted saying they don’t market the show — read by Dale Dudley Reinforced Dale’s frustration about lack of promotional support from the station
Music
- Fitz and the Tantrums — Discussion of ‘The Walker’ and confusion about when it was released
Quotes
Guys, I get it, sums up the mentality of radio right now.
Dale Dudley [00:04:45]
I just want to do good radio.
Dale Dudley [00:19:28]
I think you have to alpha boys. You raise a sheep, you get a sheep.
Bob Fonseca [00:22:28]
Part 2: This is the End
Dale has an on-air meltdown after receiving emails about a promotion issue, ranting extensively about the company, colleagues, and the industry before partially calming down. The show continues with round two of the Journalistic Integrity Tournament bracket, evaluating local TV news personalities. Several callers confirm they’re working on films for the under-five film festival. The segment ends with discussion of a man who committed suicide at a Vegas buffet after being banned from his lifetime prize.
Segments
- Show opening and Dale’s brewing frustration [00:00:05] — Dale opens the show visibly agitated about behind-the-scenes issues he cannot discuss on air, mentioning problems with a promotion and technical difficulties.
- Dale’s explosive rant begins [00:02:00] — Dale erupts, physically destroying equipment including a metal sign, declaring everything cancelled and threatening to quit all promotional work except the daily show.
- Napalming everyone and everything [00:08:00] — Dale systematically says goodbye to colleagues, management, sponsors, websites, and Austin media figures in an extended, tongue-in-cheek farewell rant about moving to Durango, Colorado.
- Explaining the blowup (sort of) [00:22:00] — Dale partially explains that a listener found a workaround to a show promotion, and management overreacted, leading to his frustration. He asks if anyone is actually making films for the festival.
- Film festival check-in with callers [00:23:00] — Multiple callers confirm they are working on films for the under-five film festival, with details about using iPhones, professional equipment, and ideas from old Sideshow episodes.
- Journalistic Integrity Tournament – Round Two [00:28:00] — The show continues the bracket competition, evaluating local TV news personalities including Shannon Wolfson vs. Melanie Torre, Taylor Ellison vs. Anne Wyatt, and others.
- Vegas buffet suicide story [00:46:00] — Dale shares the tragic story of John Noble, who won a lifetime buffet in Vegas, was banned for harassing employees, and committed suicide at the buffet location.
- Block the box and ticket giveaways [00:50:00] — Discussion of Austin’s new ‘don’t block the box’ traffic enforcement, Dale’s frustration about left-lane drivers, and promotion of Rolling Stones and Neil Diamond tickets.
Recurring Bits
- Journalistic Integrity Bracket [00:28:00] — Round two of the bracket evaluating local TV news personalities based on their ‘journalistic integrity’ (not looks, allegedly). Matchups include Shannon Wolfson, Taylor Ellison, Sally Hernandez, Jim Spencer, Adela Uchida, Angie Bevan, Christine Haas, Jade Mingus, Fred Cantu, and Lauren Petrowski.
Callers
- Frank (initially called Mike by Dale) [00:24:00] — Confirmed he is making a film for the festival using professional equipment, script already done, in pre-production Provided confirmation that the film festival has actual participants
- Greg [00:25:00] — Got his film idea from listening to old Sideshow episodes, will shoot on iPhone Another confirmation of festival participation
- Kathy with the cats (regular) [00:17:00] — Mentioned during Dale’s rant as an example of callers who send in cat collections Dale apologized to her during the rant, saying he didn’t mean it
Quotes
I am done working for this company except to do the show
Dale Dudley [00:08:00]
It’s my goal today to do the worst radio show ever done
Dale Dudley [00:11:00]
I hope Matt decides to marry you. Not me Matt, boyfriend Matt.
Dale Dudley [00:12:00]
Don’t just break a metal sign. Do you want to see his farewell speech?
Dale Dudley [00:46:00]
Part 3: Marc Proct and Memory Lane
The final hour of the April 7, 2015 show featured music industry veteran Mark Proct promoting his new book ‘Home Today, Gone Tomorrow,’ a photo collection documenting 40 years managing Austin bands. Dale struggled throughout the show with online criticism over an event/contest issue, repeatedly venting frustration about listener complaints and business dealings. The conversation with Proct covered his work with Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Archangels, Storyville, and his years as a tour bus driver for Weird Al and others. Dale also ranted about mortgage lender requirements and the Texas legislature’s Dream Act repeal effort.
Segments
- Lionel Richie and party talk [00:00:00] — Opening banter about Lionel Richie music and party fatigue before the main show resumes.
- Dale’s online conflict erupts [00:01:14] — Dale returns frustrated, dealing with criticism on social media. The hosts try to calm him down as he threatens to quit and rants about listener complaints.
- Social media meltdown continues [00:04:12] — Dale continues venting about being criticized online for trying to do something for listeners, with Bob and Matt trying to de-escalate.
- Mortgage loan nightmare [00:09:36] — Dale explains Wells Fargo requiring explanations for an $11,000 deposit and other intrusive questions during his home loan process.
- Dream Act discussion [00:14:42] — Dale criticizes Texas Senator Donna Campbell’s effort to repeal the Dream Act, calling it bigotry against brown people.
- Patriot Act banking explained [00:18:44] — A texter explains that the Patriot Act requires banks to source large deposits. Bob laments that ‘the terrorists won’ by destroying American freedom.
- Contest promos [00:20:01] — Quick ticket giveaway promos for Rolling Stones, Neil Diamond, and Monster Jam.
- Laura Presley court case mention [00:22:24] — Brief reference to a Ranford City Council woman still in court fighting something.
- Mark Proct introduction [00:23:00] — Dale introduces music industry veteran Mark Proct and his new book about 40 years managing Austin bands.
- Proct’s Austin arrival story [00:24:00] — Mark discusses moving from New York to Austin in 1975, falling in love with the city and its music scene.
- Weird Al tour stories [00:25:17] — Mark reveals he drove Weird Al’s tour bus for four years, describing the demanding all-night driving schedule.
- The Archangels origin story [00:26:50] — Mark explains how The Archangels formed in 1990 after Stevie Ray Vaughan’s death, including how they got their name from The Arc rehearsal complex.
- Archangels music played [00:34:00] — The show plays Archangels tracks while discussing the band’s brief but brilliant run and why they broke up.
- Storyville discussion [00:36:00] — Conversation shifts to Storyville, featuring Malford Milligan, with live performance memories and song playback.
- Dale’s jealousy confession [00:41:24] — Dale tells an embarrassing story about going mentally ill with jealousy when an ex-girlfriend started dating Mark years ago.
- Book details and memories [00:45:00] — Looking through the book, discussing photos of Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the changing Austin skyline.
- Bus crash story [00:50:00] — Mark describes a terrifying 2am accident on a Florida highway when a car was parked in the dark between lanes.
- Show wrap-up [00:53:00] — Dale apologizes for the rough show, plugs Mark’s book one more time, and plays out with Storyville.
Guests
- Mark Proct (other) [00:23:00] — Music industry veteran promoting his book ‘Home Today, Gone Tomorrow’ about 40 years managing Austin bands including Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Archangels, and Storyville. Also worked as tour bus driver for Weird Al and others.
Text Line
- [00:18:44] The Patriot Act requires banks to source large deposits to ensure people aren’t terrorists — read by Dale Dudley Sparked Bob’s rant about how ‘the terrorists won’ on 9/11 by destroying American freedoms
Music
- The Archangels — Tracks played and discussed from their 1990-91 era
- Storyville — Good Day for the Blues and other tracks played while discussing the band
Quotes
My last day at this radio station is May 31st, 2017.
Dale Dudley [00:02:32]
I like and respect Dale. Well, those are strong words.
Matt Bearden [00:03:01]
Step out of your Dale Dudley box.
Dale Dudley [00:15:10]
If it was Irish kids, they’d say look at this redheaded kid.
Dale Dudley [00:16:12]
When the buildings came down at 9-11? We lost. They won.
Bob Fonseca [00:19:27]
Something snapped, and I went into a depression over someone I rejected.
Dale Dudley [00:41:24]