Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, April 8, 2015
This Show
Part 1: After the Fallout
This is the opening of the April 8, 2015 show, following a tumultuous previous day Dale calls ‘the weirdest radio dream.’ Dale discusses selling his house (dealing with inspection issues), briefly resigning on-air in frustration, test-driving a Mercedes C-class, and Bob’s progress on a diet protocol. The hosts also touch on Laura Presley’s continued legal fight over her city council election loss, aliens possibly being huge, and pandas setting a mating endurance record.
Segments
- Show Open / Reflecting on Yesterday [00:00:01] — Dale opens reflecting on yesterday’s ‘weird radio dream’ of a show, mentioning management emails and edicts, and describing it as being stuck in a ‘vortex of doom.’
- Dale’s Resignation [00:02:29] — Dale reveals he sent an email giving his 14-month notice (through June 2016), saying he’s ‘out’ and ‘done’ and ‘crispy.’
- Mercedes Test Drive [00:02:46] — Dale describes test-driving a Mercedes C-class from Mercedes Benz Georgetown, struggling to find the electronic gear shift behind the steering wheel.
- Coffee Crisis [00:10:20] — The building is out of coffee; Dale asks listeners to bring some from Starbucks, joking about offering Rolling Stones tickets but worrying they’d get 300 carafes.
- House Inspection Issues [00:11:50] — Dale discusses his home inspection report: bush too close to electrical panel, AC temperature issues, water heater expansion tank requirement, and oven 150 degrees off calibration.
- Deep Cleaning Required [00:16:50] — The inspection requires ‘deep cleaning of house including professional carpet cleaning to remove pet odors and stains,’ which Dale finds humiliating.
- Bob’s Diet Success [00:24:40] — Bob shows he needs a new belt after losing weight on the protocol Dale recommended. Dale notes Bob looked visibly thinner and his shirt no longer strains at the buttons.
- Giant Aliens [00:27:28] — Dale reads a Newsweek article about cosmologist Fergus Simpson’s theory that intelligent aliens likely weigh 650+ pounds based on conservation of energy principles.
- Laura Presley Still in Court [00:31:02] — Dale mocks former city council candidate Laura Presley for continuing to fight her election loss in court, suggesting she should ‘let it go’ and run again next time.
- Panda Mating Record [00:39:41] — Dale reports that two pandas in China set a record for panda lovemaking at 7 minutes 45 seconds, compared to the average of 1 minute 20 seconds. The male earned the nickname ‘Enduring Brother.’
- Baby Farms in India [00:45:56] — Daniel mentions Vice episode about ‘baby farms’ in India where foreigners can obtain babies, leading to discussion of India’s orphan crisis and caste system.
- Dale’s Sponsored Kid Bikram [00:47:24] — Dale tells the story of sponsoring an Indian orphan named Bikram through the Miracle Foundation for $98/month after dating the charity founder, then quickly dropping the sponsorship when given a contractual out.
Music
- Christopher Cross — Dale references ‘Think of Laura’ and complains Christopher Cross won’t do the show despite living in Austin
Quotes
Tell me yesterday was a dream. That was a weird radio dream, right?
Dale Dudley [00:01:01]
I sent it and they said, that’s for another conversation. I’m like, no it’s not. I’m out.
Dale Dudley [00:01:38]
The people who don’t work for a living are the people who help you with the ratings.
Dale Dudley [00:07:04]
I need a new belt. I don’t have any more holes to go.
Bob Fonseca [00:25:00]
You get nothing! You lose! Good day, ma’am!
Dale Dudley [00:31:26]
Part 2: News Updates
Dale plays Pat Robertson clips on homosexuality and religion, then rants about not having to honor religious beliefs when they discriminate. The crew discusses cruise trip logistics and listener complaints, then Dale reads his resignation email (though he’s ‘leaning toward’ quitting, not definitively quitting). Chris Cubas visits after his successful appearance on @midnight, and the show discusses famous on-air DJ quits. Dale reveals envy over Ron White’s Showtime deal.
Segments
- Opening / Amanda Dudley Commercial [00:00:00] — Dale opens concerned about short breaks. The Supreme Lending commercial featuring his wife Amanda (realtor) and John McClellan (lender) airs. Dale jokes about not speaking to his wife in 48 hours.
- Pat Robertson on Sunday Soccer [00:03:09] — Dale plays Pat Robertson condemning families who let kids play soccer on Sundays instead of attending church. Robertson cites Chick-fil-A’s success as proof of honoring the Sabbath.
- Pat Robertson on Homosexuality [00:16:46] — Multiple Pat Robertson clips attacking gay people and claiming ‘the gays want to control everything’ and are trying to destroy Christian values. He demands someone show him ‘one but baby’ conceived through anal sex.
- Dale’s Rant on Religious Discrimination [00:17:59] — Dale declares he won’t honor religious beliefs used to discriminate, calling them ‘mental disorders.’ He says people are entitled to beliefs but not to run government or influence his children with them.
- Cruise Trip Frustration [00:19:43] — Dale explains yesterday’s on-air frustration: people were trying to book the same cruise through other agents to avoid paying for the hosts to go. He defends the Paradise Vacation Travel arrangement with Don.
- Dale’s Resignation Email [00:27:03] — Dale reveals he wrote management yesterday saying he’s ‘leaning to 6-1-16 being my last day.’ Matt and Bob mock the weak wording compared to famous DJ quits.
- Opie & Anthony Feud Discussion [00:30:46] — Dale discusses the public breakdown of Opie & Anthony’s relationship on SiriusXM. He relates it to radio partnerships that go bad and compares it to his own relationships with Bob and past co-hosts.
- Famous DJ Quits [00:48:53] — The show plays ‘I Never the Mood Setter’ quitting her hip-hop radio job for $6/hour, and discusses other legendary on-air resignations. Dale’s ‘leaning toward quitting’ email is compared unfavorably.
- Chris Cubas Interview [00:52:06] — Chris Cubas visits after his successful @midnight appearance. The crew congratulates him on ‘stealing the show’ and discusses interest from other entities. Dale mentions inducting Ron White into Paramount honor on April 17.
- Dale’s Envy Over Ron White Deal [00:56:20] — Dale reveals he almost had a recurring sitcom role with Ron White and Linda Bloodworth-Thomason in 2007-08. He expresses envy that Ron just inked a Showtime deal with Cameron Crowe for ‘Roadies.’
Guests
- Chris Cubas (comedian) [00:46:33] — Headlining Cap City tonight after successful @midnight appearance on Comedy Central; discussing potential career developments
Text Line
- [00:23:35] Someone on Facebook told Dale to ‘step out of your Dudley zone’ and remember working people when discussing the cruise — read by Dale Dudley Triggered Dale’s rant about being a working person who lost $400k in 2000, came from nothing, and earned everything himself
Quotes
I don’t have to honor your mental disorder. I don’t and I won’t.
Dale Dudley [00:17:59]
You’re not entitled to believe them to the point you run my government or influence my children.
Dale Dudley [00:18:34]
Everything I’ve done in this business I did by myself.
Dale Dudley [00:29:00]
I never would not be setting the mood at BLX no more!
I Never (audio clip) [00:49:26]
Part 3: Chris Cubas and Crazy Cops
Chris Cubas joins the show to promote his comedy show while Dale deals with mounting personal stress – a pet deposit dispute with his home buyers, his wife’s upcoming surgery, and station technical issues. The conversation shifts to serious discussion of police shootings, particularly the Walter Scott case in North Charleston where video contradicted the officer’s story. The show wraps with Head to Head trivia about the movie Cocktail and various news stories about misconduct by judges and police.
Segments
- Chris Cubas intro and Dale’s stress [00:00:01] — Chris Cubas is introduced to promote his 8pm show at Cap City Comedy Club. Dale is dealing with multiple stressors including his home sale, his wife’s upcoming surgery, and technical issues with a commercial spot.
- The Who vs Rolling Stones debate [00:04:03] — Discussion about whether aging rock bands are worth seeing, with Chris expressing disinterest in seeing ‘decrepit’ Rolling Stones and Bob discussing burnout on The Who.
- Chase confrontation [00:05:57] — Operations manager Chase comes in to address Dale’s complaints about communication and organization at the station, leading to a tense but ultimately humorous exchange about management structure.
- Head to Head – Cocktail [00:21:24] — Chris Cubas chooses Cocktail as his Head to Head topic. Contestant Brett competes against Chris in trivia about the Tom Cruise movie, with Brett ultimately winning Chris Cubas tickets.
- Walter Scott shooting discussion [00:32:19] — Serious discussion of the North Charleston police shooting of Walter Scott, including how the video contradicted the officer’s story and the broader implications for police accountability.
- Williamson County judge arrested [00:45:31] — Story about Williamson County Judge Tim Wright arrested for allegedly selling guns to drug cartels while still presiding over cases from the bench.
- Pregnant woman assaulted by police [00:47:47] — Discussion of Hunt County deputy punching a pregnant Air Force veteran during an arrest captured on surveillance video.
- Priest arrested in gay sting [00:51:52] — Corpus Christi news story about a priest arrested in a park known for gay hookups, with focus on the low-budget quality of the local newscast featuring two older male anchors.
- Film festival announcement [00:58:07] — Dale announces the upcoming Dudley and Bob under-five-minute film festival at Alamo Drafthouse with $6,000 grand prize, details to come.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:21:24] — Chris Cubas chose Cocktail movie trivia, competed against caller Brett who won tickets to Chris’s show
Guests
- Chris Cubas (comedian) [00:00:13] — In studio to promote his 8pm show at Cap City Comedy Club with Danny Palumbo and J.Y. Cotton opening
- Chase (other) [00:05:57] — Operations manager who came in to address Dale’s complaints about station communication and management
Callers
- Brett [00:25:12] — Head to Head trivia about Cocktail movie Brett answered qualifying question correctly and competed against Chris Cubas, ultimately winning tickets to Chris’s show despite the tiebreaker
Quotes
That’s the most gangbanger thing. Cops are basically crips.
Chris Cubas [00:32:37]
I think we need to rethink the way police forces are structured.
Dale Dudley [00:39:05]
Someone stuck in dogma who doesn’t think of the other side is the laziest form of human.
Dale Dudley [00:40:00]
I feel about guns like bigots feel about gays: I’m fine, just don’t stick it in my face.
Chris Cubas [00:44:47]