Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, April 21, 2015
This Show
Part 2: Show Drama
This segment is dominated by Dale’s rant about not receiving recognition from the company or Austin media, particularly regarding American Women in Media awards. The show becomes increasingly tense as hosts joke about Daniel trying to have a baby, which escalates when Daniel reveals he and his wife have actually been trying and struggling – leading to an uncomfortable on-air moment and apologies. The segment also includes discussions of United Airlines’ poor service, Texas legislature protecting itself from prosecution, and a bizarre Japanese game show.
Segments
- Ron White Promo and Awards Rant Setup [00:00:00] — Dale promotes Ron White’s upcoming appearance and thanks Ginger Armadillo for bringing food. He begins to reference awards and recognitions, setting up his major rant.
- American Women in Media Awards Rant [00:01:11] — Dale unleashes about not being recognized after 30 years of broadcasting while Daniel is nominated as ‘unsung hero.’ He’s bitter about lack of company recognition and compares himself to other radio personalities who receive awards.
- Grammy Awards Story [00:04:24] — Dale and Bob recount attending the Grammys in 1997, sitting in the worst seats possible, witnessing Old Dirty Bastard’s interruption and the ‘Soy Bomb’ incident during Bob Dylan’s performance.
- Dale Attacks Booker’s Show at Mix 94.7 [00:08:14] — Dale goes on a rant about competing morning show host Booker at Mix 94.7, calling it ‘vomitus radio’ and mocking the format. Bob tries to clarify that not everyone on that show should be targeted.
- Contract and Real Estate Discussion [00:09:29] — Dale reveals he’s considering leaving radio for real estate, mentioning he was supposed to tell the company something yesterday. Notes Austin is in a real estate bubble.
- Ron White Friendship Insecurity [00:10:38] — Dale expresses feeling like a failure because his friend Ron White got super famous and rich while he didn’t, and now he’s scared to even call him.
- Employee Recognition Complaint [00:12:01] — Dale complains about not being employee of the month in 28 years, and even losing his parking space. The rant continues about lack of company recognition.
- CJ Visits Studio [00:14:42] — CJ Morgan comes into the studio and gets caught in Dale’s crossfire. They discuss awards, company recognition, and Dale’s perception that the company doesn’t appreciate him.
- Shake It Off and Radio Format Criticism [00:18:44] — The hosts play Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ and Dale continues criticizing cookie-cutter radio formats, mentioning he witnessed a radio personality smack a woman but hasn’t revealed it publicly.
- Texas Legislature Corruption Protection [00:21:42] — Dale discusses House Bill 1690, which moves prosecution of state officials from Travis County’s Public Integrity Unit to their home counties, effectively protecting corrupt politicians through ‘good old boys’ networks.
- United Airlines Vomit Story [00:23:38] — The show plays a news clip about a family forced to sit in vomit on a United Airlines flight. The hosts discuss poor airline service and cleanliness standards.
- Baby Face Tattoo Story [00:32:53] — Dale shares a story about a Texas man who got a portrait of his newborn son’s face tattooed on the entire side of his own face, noting how baby portrait tattoos rarely look good.
- Daniel Baby Discussion Turns Serious [00:36:00] — What starts as the hosts teasing Daniel about trying to have a baby post-wedding escalates when Daniel reveals he and his wife have actually been trying for longer and are having difficulties. The situation becomes uncomfortable and requires apologies.
- Awkward Aftermath and Reconciliation [00:43:25] — After the Daniel baby discussion, the studio atmosphere is tense and uncomfortable. The hosts try to move on and acknowledge they didn’t know the real situation behind Daniel’s attempts to start a family.
- Japanese Game Show [00:49:01] — The hosts watch and comment on a Japanese game show where contestants try to sing karaoke while receiving sexual stimulation, noting Americans would never have such programming due to Puritanical attitudes.
- Wrap Up and Busby Foundation Promo [00:52:49] — After the tense segments, Dale and Bob discuss performing at the Busby Foundation crawfish boil with Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Bob expresses frustration about being blamed for booking decisions.
Guests
- Ron White (comedian) [00:00:00] — Mentioned as coming in later in the show, sold-out performances at Paramount. Does not actually appear in this transcript part.
- Jen (Ginger Armadillo) (other) [00:00:12] — Restaurant owner bringing food for Ron White’s entourage
- CJ Morgan (other) [00:02:56] — Visits studio, nominated for American Women in Media award for personality of the year (won last year)
Quotes
Daniel has been nominated as the unsung hero, which I’m helping him because he has to work with me.
Dale Dudley [00:01:41]
I could do my company review today. Every category: I am your Savior.
Dale Dudley [00:02:20]
I’m gonna dance in my underwear and Magic Mike in my dress shoes.
Dale Dudley [00:04:34]
I had a friend that got super famous and is super rich and we don’t talk much anymore.
Dale Dudley [00:10:46]
Dale, you didn’t fail. Ron just succeeded more than you.
Bob Fonseca [00:11:25]
I feel guilty after I bitch and moan and tell the truth about how I’m feeling.
Dale Dudley [00:28:03]
Part 3: Ron White
Ron White visits in-studio ahead of his sold-out Paramount Theatre show. He discusses getting into a physical altercation with a drunk fan in Albany after a show, the death of his longtime road manager Steve, and his new Showtime series ‘Roadies’ created by Cameron Crowe and executive produced by JJ Abrams. The conversation covers his acting role as a road manager (inspired by Steve), his 25+ year friendship with the show, and Margo Rey’s upcoming performances at the Brass House and Paramount.
Segments
- Pre-Ron White chatter [00:00:00] — Dale does ticket giveaways for Monster Jam and Egg Fest. Carissa reveals she’s been keeping a turtle named Jeff in a Tupperware container and just released it, leading to ridicule from the hosts.
- Ron White arrives [00:09:23] — Ron White and Margo Rey enter the studio. Discussion of catering, weight loss, and house-building begins.
- The Albany bar fight [00:13:41] — Ron recounts getting into a physical altercation with a drunk fan at a restaurant after his show in Albany. The fan pushed him, Ron hit him twice in the jaw, and his road manager put the guy in a chokehold.
- Steve’s death and the Cameron Crowe show [00:22:29] — Ron discusses his childhood friend and road manager Steve’s death from cancer, and how he auditioned for Cameron Crowe’s Showtime series ‘Roadies’ while Steve was dying. Cameron called him back after Steve passed and gave him the role.
- The ‘Roadies’ character [00:33:59] — Ron describes his role as a road manager who’s worked in rock and roll since age 14, comparing the character to a mix of Steve Cook, David Allen Coe, and Dickie Betts. The show features a full concert rig and was shot like a movie by Cameron Crowe.
- Tonight and tomorrow’s shows [00:51:33] — Discussion of Margo Rey’s performance tonight at the Brass House and tomorrow’s sold-out South By Southwest show at the Paramount Theatre. Mention of John Paul DeJoria and the tequila business.
Guests
- Ron White (comedian) [00:09:23] — In studio to promote his sold-out Paramount show and discuss his new Showtime series ‘Roadies’
- Margo Rey (musician) [00:09:23] — Ron White’s partner, performing at the Brass House tonight and Paramount tomorrow
Quotes
This ain’t the MMA, you’re going to the floor
Ron White [00:17:05]
I think a black eye from Ron is better than a t-shirt
Ron White [00:23:41]
I don’t like to hide, I hate that kind of existence
Ron White [00:29:11]
Just think about Steve – not that emotional, barely Steve
Ron White [00:37:36]