Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, May 1, 2015
This Show
Part 1: And the Award Goes To
The show opens with Daniel Gallo being honored for winning the ‘Unsung Hero’ award from the Austin Alliance for Women in Media, which he did not attend. Dale jokes he will make the award about himself and suspects it was meant to insult him. The hosts discuss Periscope video streaming, Dale rants about listeners complaining about his political opinions (specifically about Ted Cruz and a Bill Hicks flag-burning joke), defends his right to criticize Republicans, and discusses fracking lawsuits in Texas. The show also covers a news story about children being served six-year-old frozen meat at a Tennessee school.
Segments
- Show open and Daniel’s award announcement [00:00:02] — Dale announces that Daniel Gallo won the Unsung Hero award from Austin Alliance for Women in Media but did not attend. Dale jokes he will make the award about himself.
- Award as an insult to Dale [00:06:00] — Dale theorizes the award was given to Daniel as a way to insult Dale, suggesting the organization thinks Daniel suffers working under Dale.
- Daniel’s mock acceptance speech [00:13:28] — The hosts stage a mock award ceremony where Daniel gives an awkward acceptance speech with Pomp and Circumstance playing.
- Kathy the Cat Lady calls [00:17:04] — Recurring caller Kathy the Cat Lady calls to say she got a computer because of the show and can now email. She offers advice about weaning Matt’s kittens.
- Starflight nurse funeral procession [00:19:56] — Dale announces that 620 will be completely closed for 12 miles for the funeral procession of Kristen, the Starflight nurse who died.
- Periscope demonstration [00:22:14] — Dale demonstrates the Periscope app, streaming live video of the show. Bob joins and they discuss getting video cameras in the studio.
- Listener complaints about political opinions [00:26:41] — Dale addresses complaints from a San Antonio listener and an email about his political opinions, specifically making fun of Ted Cruz and quoting Bill Hicks on flag burning.
- Texas fracking lawsuit [00:32:14] — Dale discusses a Texas Monthly story about Steve Lipski being sued for $3 million by Range oil company after posting video of his water well catching fire due to fracking contamination.
- Tennessee school serves old meat [00:38:58] — The show plays and mocks a news story about a Tennessee school that served six-year-old frozen pork roast to students, focusing on the thick accents of those interviewed.
Recurring Bits
- Friday Morning House Party [00:00:57] — Show intro identifies it as Friday Morning House Party
Callers
- Kathy the Cat Lady (regular) [00:17:04] — Called to say she got a computer and can now email, offered advice on weaning Matt’s kittens Pleasant conversation, the hosts thanked her for calling. She mentioned seeing pictures of Carissa falling online.
Quotes
I promise you within two minutes I’m going to make his award about me
Dale Dudley [00:01:58]
That award is to insult me. It’s plain as day.
Dale Dudley [00:11:12]
Real patriotism is questioning everything your government does
Dale Dudley [00:29:56]
Part 2: 70’s Flash Back
The hosts dive into an extended 70s music wormhole, watching YouTube videos and discussing one-hit wonders like Orleans, Elvin Bishop, Walter Egan, and Sniff ‘n the Tears. Matt breaks the studio refrigerator’s ice machine. They debate music history, band names, and pronunciations. The segment ends with geographic confusion about Texarkana and Texas’s coastline, and a setup for an ‘Ask Men Anything’ segment.
Segments
- Matt Breaks the Ice Machine [00:00:00] — Matt is late because he broke the refrigerator’s ice machine, spilling ice everywhere and staying to clean it up.
- Elon Musk’s Home Battery [00:00:32] — Dale discusses Elon Musk’s new $3,000 home battery for solar panels and the potential to go off-grid.
- Stopping Listening to New Music at 33 [00:02:52] — Dale introduces a study claiming people stop discovering new music at age 33, which matches his experience exactly.
- 70s Music Wormhole Begins [00:08:28] — The show launches into an extended 70s music exploration, starting with Orleans and ‘Dance With Me’ from The Midnight Special.
- Exile – Kiss You All Over [00:09:46] — They discuss this 70s hit and debate whether it could be covered successfully today.
- Walter Egan – Magnet and Steel [00:11:37] — Dale worries about one-hit wonders’ financial futures. Matt reveals Lindsey Buckingham produced the album, explaining why it sounds like Fleetwood Mac.
- Sniff ‘n the Tears – Driver’s Seat [00:13:56] — They watch the video and learn the band is from England, with one member becoming a mathematics teacher.
- Todd Rundgren Debate [00:15:55] — Matt loves Rundgren; Daniel is not a fan. They play ‘I Saw the Light’ and ‘It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference.’
- Starland Vocal Band – Afternoon Delight [00:21:28] — Discussion of the band that got a TV show after their huge hit about ‘daytime hump city.’
- Jim Croce – Operator [00:28:13] — Bob notes this is the saddest song ever. Dale reveals Croce died in a plane crash and his son appeared on the show.
- Livingston Taylor Discovery [00:30:56] — They discover James Taylor’s brother, who sounds just like him and teaches at Berklee School of Music.
- Lobo – Me and You and a Dog Named Boo [00:36:51] — Matt’s first favorite song as a child. Discussion of the traveling/living off the land theme in 70s music.
- Hamilton, Joe, Frank and Reynolds [00:41:42] — Matt claims Hamilton settled near Austin and named Hamilton Pool. Bob briefly believes it.
- Rupert Holmes – Escape (Pina Colada Song) [00:43:01] — They discuss how this song about mutual cheating couldn’t exist today and compare it to Billy Joel’s ‘Big Shot.’
- Geographic Confusion [00:49:45] — Daniel doesn’t understand Texarkana is on the Texas-Arkansas border. Carissa thinks Texas is landlocked.
- Ask Men Anything Setup [00:55:28] — Dale sets up the next segment based on a Reddit Ask Men Anything thread, inviting female listeners to call with questions.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:03:54] — Dale mentions doing an underrated bands topic yesterday on the Sideshow podcast
Callers
- Justin [00:57:28] — Wants Daniel Gallo to start a Periscope account to document his travels; discusses ‘de-snutting’ foreigners on Periscope Brief call about Periscope usage
Text Line
- [00:58:20] Tom sends a picture of a magazine showing the Canadian TV show title with the Schitt family — read by Dale Dudley Confirms Daniel’s earlier reference to the show name and reveals Eugene Levy is in the cast
Quotes
I quit listening to new music when I was 33. This study is exactly right.
Dale Dudley [00:03:01]
It had to suck to get a song in the top 40 and then nothing else ever happens.
Dale Dudley [00:12:31]
70s was the best decade. The movies, the television, everything.
Matt Bearden [00:20:24]
You’d meet a girl and the idea wasn’t to get her phone number. You went home with her.
Dale Dudley [00:21:01]
They’re cheating on each other with each other. But you’d be screaming, wouldn’t you?
Dale Dudley [00:43:39]
Part 3: Questions About Men
The show ran long with an ‘Ask Men Anything’ segment inspired by Reddit, where women called in with questions about men’s behavior. Most questions were complaints about bad habits (toilet seats, laundry, hygiene) rather than genuine curiosity, frustrating the hosts. Katie asked about men being intimidated by confident women. The show also covered Glenn Beck’s claim that gay marriage will cause Christians to stop going to church, Daniel’s award from American Women in Media (which he didn’t attend), and discussion of the unsolved ‘Town That Dreaded Sundown’ murders in Texarkana.
Segments
- Ask Men Anything Opens [00:00:01] — Dale announces the ‘Ask Men Anything’ segment from Reddit, inviting Carissa and Katie to ask questions. The first question from Carissa about leaving the toilet seat up is dismissed as snarky rather than legitimate.
- First Caller – Household Help [00:02:40] — A caller asks why her husband won’t help around the house. The hosts discuss how men are raised with different expectations about housework, and suggest rewarding specific tasks.
- Chivalry Discussion [00:09:30] — A caller asks about chivalry and feminism. Dale insists he will always be chivalrous. Bob discusses how women create bonds by sharing information while men bond over activities.
- Toilet Paper Complaints [00:11:43] — Multiple callers complain about men leaving one square of toilet paper on the roll and other bathroom habits. Matt and Bob grow frustrated that this isn’t actual curiosity about men.
- Men’s Hygiene Horror Stories [00:16:46] — Cheryl calls about her mechanic husband washing his hands with his toothbrush then brushing his teeth with it. Dale admits he can’t close his mouth around a toothbrush and drools toothpaste down his hands.
- Men Don’t Share Personal Issues [00:18:54] — Christina asks why men don’t talk about personal or intimate issues with each other. Bob explains men bond over activities, not information sharing, and view sharing as weakness or competition.
- Bonding With Babies [00:21:01] — Wendy asks when men bond with babies. Dale says it happened immediately with his daughter, but Bob admits it took until his kids could talk and interact before he felt bonded.
- Katie’s Question About Confidence [00:23:34] — Katie asks if guys are afraid of confident women. The hosts discuss male insecurity, fear of inadequacy, and how young men may be intimidated by women who are also leaders. Bob suggests Katie may give off a ‘no’ face that deters approaches.
- Backdoor Question [00:24:21] — Heather calls asking if her boyfriend’s interest in anal sex means he’s gay. The hosts assure her it’s not a sign of homosexuality, just a taboo/domination thing or conquest mentality.
- Haircut Language [00:29:02] — Carrie, a haircutter, asks why men never know how they want their hair cut. Dale uses a place that keeps records, Bob admits he only knows ‘short on sides, longer on top’ and has no idea what layers are.
- Glenn Beck on Gay Marriage [00:42:20] — Dale plays a Glenn Beck clip claiming 50% of congregations will fall away from churches within five years because the stigma of opposing gay marriage will be too much. The hosts mock this logic.
- Daniel’s Award Ceremony [00:43:44] — Dale’s boss arrives with Daniel’s award from American Women in Media. Daniel didn’t attend, so the boss accepted it for him. Dale jokes about the award being for putting up with working with him.
- Town That Dreaded Sundown [00:49:02] — Dale plays the trailer for the 1977 horror film about an unsolved serial killer in Texarkana in the 1940s. Daniel will have to drive through Texarkana on his way to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Discussion of unsolved murders including Austin’s yogurt shop killings.
- Final Call on Gay Marriage [00:54:48] — Ed calls to say both sides of the gay marriage debate think they’re right and the other is delusional. Dale argues one side is objectively wrong and needs to be educated.
Guests
- Dale’s boss (other) [00:43:44] — Brought Daniel’s American Women in Media award to the studio after accepting it on his behalf at the ceremony
Callers
- Laura [00:02:40] — Husband not helping with housework, specifically laundry Bob advises her to stop doing his laundry entirely, which she says she tried but he just does small loads for himself. Dale relates it to how he was raised. Turned into discussion of expectations and gender roles.
- unnamed [00:09:30] — Whether chivalry is condescending or just polite Dale says he’ll never give up being chivalrous. She says she grew up thinking it was condescending but now sees it as politeness. Brief, positive exchange.
- Jessica [00:11:24] — Why guys get weird when women want to fix their own cars Dale admits men feel they should be doing physical tasks like car repair – it makes them feel inadequate when women do it themselves. Jessica says she gets pushed out of the way when trying to work on her car.
- unnamed [00:11:56] — Men leaving one square of toilet paper on the roll Matt and Bob express frustration that this is just another complaint about men’s bad habits rather than a genuine question. Bob notes men only need two squares so they don’t see the problem.
- Cheryl [00:16:46] — Her mechanic husband washing his hands with his toothbrush then brushing his teeth with the same brush The hosts are grossed out. Dale admits he brushes his teeth in the shower. Bob says this sounds like a great guy. Very brief, played for laughs.
- Christina [00:18:38] — Why men don’t talk about personal or intimate issues with each other Bob explains women bond through sharing information, men bond through activities. Men view sharing as weakness because they’re trained to compete. Dale jokes that her husband told them everything.
- Wendy [00:21:01] — Do men actually bond with the baby during pregnancy or only after birth Dale says it happened the moment his daughter was born. Bob admits it took until his kids could talk and interact before he bonded with them, which is more honest but less sentimental.
- Heather [00:23:34] — Does her boyfriend’s obsession with anal sex mean he’s gay The hosts assure her it’s not a sign of being gay, just a taboo/conquest thing. Bob suggests it’s about the hunt – he’s keeping the relationship interesting by still having something to chase.
- Carrie [00:25:49] — Why guys never know how they want their haircut and have no opinion Dale says he goes to a place that keeps records so he just gets ‘number two’ every time. Bob admits he only knows ‘short on sides, longer on top’ and doesn’t know what layers are. Carrie offers to cut their hair but doesn’t say where over the air to avoid free advertising.
- unnamed [00:28:43] — Can’t close mouth around toothbrush, drools toothpaste Dale is thrilled to find someone else with this problem. They bond over both being 43 and never learning proper toothbrushing technique. Dale thought she was much younger from her voice.
- Ed [00:54:48] — Both sides of gay marriage debate think they’re right and the other is delusional Dale argues that one side is objectively wrong and needs education. Ed maintains both sides will say the other is wrong. Brief philosophical standoff.
Quotes
We’re raised to be fixers. That’s literally what we’re raised to do and we feel that’s where our worth is.
Bob Fonseca [00:12:27]
I never learned how to brush my teeth and close my mouth around the toothbrush.
Dale Dudley [00:17:54]
Women create bonds by sharing information. Men bond over activities.
Bob Fonseca [00:19:47]
Boys are made up of 93% goat.
Dale Dudley [00:30:02]