Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, May 8, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Dale left the game
Dale announces he quit his Clash of Clans clan after getting drunk and frustrated with game politics. The show discovers direct flights from Austin to Branson, Missouri launched today, sparking extensive discussion about planning a trip to see tribute shows. The hosts reminisce about the Carpenters and explore Branson’s entertainment offerings while Katie finishes her last day as intern.
Segments
- Show Open and Dale’s Diet Update [00:00:00] — Dale discusses his weigh-in day and having two Duke’s smoked sausages as his only cheat. He talks about needing to find a supplier for the hard-to-find snacks.
- New House Expenses and Home Theater [00:02:32] — Dale discusses home inspection, refrigerator costs, and debating between projector vs TV for the new home theater. The couple went out to dinner after a long day of inspections.
- Boarding School Stories [00:05:02] — Dale recounts Simon and Brett’s British boarding school experience with disturbing late-night visits from a vicar. The story leads to discussion about Four Hands furniture company.
- Friday Morning House Party and Kevin Nealon Preview [00:06:07] — Dale announces Kevin Nealon will visit later this morning. He’s playing Cap City Comedy Club and has become more popular due to NFL commercials and Arnold Palmer ads.
- Katie’s Last Day [00:08:44] — Dale expresses appreciation for intern Katie, noting she’s the first intern he’s connected with in a long time because she laughs at his jokes and is open-minded.
- Dale Rants About CJ’s Joke [00:09:21] — Dale addresses leaving the Sideshow angry yesterday, tired of the recurring cheap joke. He explains he now overpays and overtips people to compensate for his perceived cheapness.
- The Cecil Phenomenon [00:10:00] — Dale explains the ‘Cecil’ – every station trip has one over-enthusiastic or badly behaving listener. He recounts stories of past Cecils on trips to Hawaii and cruises.
- Dale Quits Clash of Clans [00:14:20] — Main segment: Dale explains getting drunk after dinner and quitting his own Clash of Clans clan after accidentally removing himself as leader. He kicked his son out and left the game he’d been obsessively playing.
- Branson Flights Announcement [00:20:41] — Dale announces Buzz Airways started non-stop Austin to Branson flights today on a 30-seat Jetstream 41 turboprop. The hosts begin researching the service.
- Branson Flight Pricing [00:24:00] — The crew investigates flight costs – around $350 roundtrip depending on dates. They debate whether to take the flight or charter buses with kegs for listeners.
- Exploring Branson Entertainment [00:28:45] — Extended discussion of Branson’s tribute shows, comedy venues, and attractions. The hosts discover Jerry Presley, Little River Band, Bill Cosby, and the Carpenters Once More tribute.
- Daniel’s ‘Two Osmonds’ Moment [00:33:54] — Daniel claims there are only two Osmonds (Donnie and Marie), not realizing there was an entire Osmonds band. This follows his previous day’s claim that ‘poaching’ meant anal electrocution.
- The Carpenters Deep Dive [00:41:00] — Bob requests ‘Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft.’ The hosts discuss Karen Carpenter’s voice and play ‘Goodbye to Love’ featuring an unexpectedly fuzzy guitar solo.
Recurring Bits
- Friday Morning House Party [00:06:07] — Dale announces it’s Friday Morning House Party as they introduce Kevin Nealon’s upcoming visit
- The Sideshow [00:09:21] — Dale references leaving the Sideshow angry yesterday over CJ’s recurring cheap joke
Guests
- Kevin Nealon (comedian) [00:06:07] — Preview of upcoming in-studio visit later in the show. Playing Cap City Comedy Club, known for NFL commercials and Arnold Palmer ads. Dale mentions they bonded over atrial fibrillation.
Music
- The Carpenters — Extended discussion and airplay of Carpenters songs including ‘Rainy Days and Mondays,’ ‘We’ve Only Just Begun,’ ‘Goodbye to Love’ (guitar solo), and ‘Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft’
Quotes
I kicked my son out of the clan… I kicked myself out of the clan
Dale Dudley [00:14:49]
I’m 53 years old, I should just sit and read Mark Twain books and yell at children
Dale Dudley [00:16:29]
You’ll be able to fly non-stop from Austin to Branson, Missouri four days a week
Dale Dudley [00:20:46]
There were only two Osmonds… Donnie and Marie, I thought
Daniel Gallo [00:34:28]
Part 2: Country Song
Dale discusses his plan to write a country song with Scrappy Judd Newcomb called ‘I Was Country Before Country Was So Dumb,’ mocking modern country music’s pandering lyrics. The show features multiple segments including news bloopers, awkward news anchor transitions, and Alex Jones/Michael Savage conspiracy theories about Obama declaring martial law. Kevin Nealon joins the show to discuss his atrial fibrillation ablation procedure and his pharmaceutical commercial with Arnold Palmer, plus stories from the SNL 40th anniversary reunion.
Segments
- Country Song Writing Plan [00:00:01] — Dale announces his plan to write a country song with Scrappy Judd Newcomb titled ‘I Was Country Before Country Was So Dumb,’ satirizing modern country music’s pandering to ‘the dumbest, lowest common denominator.’
- Back Off Boogaloo Sidebar [00:02:52] — Dale tells Katie an off-air story (the ‘Back Off Boogaloo’ story) that her sister can’t listen to, creating intrigue for new listeners.
- Country Music Guitar Solos Cut [00:04:38] — Dale discusses Billboard article revealing country radio stations are cutting guitar solos from songs to save time and play more commercials, calling it ‘the most scumbag business of all scumbag businesses.’
- Neil deGrasse Tyson Booking Challenge [00:10:23] — Dale challenges the producers to book Neil deGrasse Tyson, who is coming to the Long Center and ‘loves doing morning radio.’
- Disco Duck and Dickie Goodman Bit [00:11:55] — Dale performs improvised duck voice comedy and a Dickie Goodman-style break-in interview segment with various show members.
- News Anchor Awkward Transitions [00:23:11] — The hosts discuss and play clips of news anchors struggling with awkward transitions between stories, particularly the challenge of segueing from serious news to weather.
- Alex Jones and Michael Savage Clip [00:29:05] — Dale plays audio of conspiracy theorists Alex Jones and Michael Savage discussing fears that Obama will declare martial law and refuse to leave office, with Operation Jade Helm mentioned.
- ISIS Hotel in Mosul [00:36:17] — Discussion of news story about ISIS opening a luxury 262-room hotel in Mosul, which turns out to be real, not a fake news story.
- NSA Phone Data Collection Ruled Illegal [00:41:00] — Dale discusses federal court ruling that NSA’s bulk phone data collection program exceeds Congressional authorization and likely violates constitutional rights.
- Kevin Nealon Arrives [00:45:58] — Kevin Nealon joins the show to promote his Cap City Comedy Club shows and discuss various topics including his atrial fibrillation treatment.
- Atrial Fibrillation Discussion [00:47:24] — Kevin and Dale have an extended conversation about atrial fibrillation (AFib), the ablation procedure Kevin underwent, and Dale’s ongoing concerns about eventually needing the procedure himself.
- Pharmaceutical Commercial with Arnold Palmer [00:56:34] — Kevin discusses filming a pharmaceutical commercial for Xarelto with Arnold Palmer and NASCAR driver Brian Vickers, describing the strict regulations and his interactions with Palmer.
- SNL 40th Anniversary Reunion Stories [01:00:52] — Kevin shares stories from the Saturday Night Live 40th anniversary special, including meeting Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, mistaking Sarah Palin for Tina Fey, and being pranked by Peyton and Eli Manning who changed his phone to Chinese.
Guests
- Kevin Nealon (comedian) [00:45:58] — Promoting shows at Cap City Comedy Club, discussing his atrial fibrillation ablation procedure, pharmaceutical commercial with Arnold Palmer, and SNL 40th anniversary reunion
Callers
- Lee [00:10:23] — Suggested alternative country song title ‘I Was Radio Before Radio Got Dumb’ and complimented Dale’s Periscope from previous evening Dale appreciated the comment about his Periscope where he discussed finding happiness despite stress about moving
Quotes
I was country before country was so dumb
Dale Dudley [00:01:04]
Not only do they think you’re so dumb they have to dumb down the lyrics, they think you’re so dumb that they have to dumb down the actual music
Dale Dudley [00:04:46]
He’s saying they like the Illuminati, but what he means is they those people
Dale Dudley [00:35:05]
If I strip away the veneer of Obama he’s pink on the inside like you, you scumbag
Dale Dudley [00:36:15]
Part 3: Kevin Nealon
Kevin Nealon concludes his interview with the show, discussing AFib awareness campaigns, Hans and Franz reunion commercials, and SNL movie projects. The hosts joke about celebrity friendships, with Dale describing his ongoing ‘friendship’ with Kevin and the awkward dynamics of show business relationships. After Kevin leaves for another station appearance, the hosts spiral into a discussion about who their celebrity friends are, scrolling through their phones and sounding increasingly pathetic. The show ends with Katie’s last day as an intern and offers for a replacement.
Segments
- AFib discussion with Kevin [00:00:00] — Kevin and Dale continue discussing atrial fibrillation, blood thinners, and Kevin’s partnership with Janssen pharmaceuticals to raise AFib awareness through drive4clots.com.
- Hans and Franz commercial and potential animated series [00:05:17] — Kevin discusses the State Farm Hans and Franz reunion commercial with Aaron Rodgers and pitching an animated Hans and Franz series. Dale notes SNL movies tend to have strong first halves but peter out.
- Jan Hooks remembrance [00:17:54] — Kevin talks about dating Jan Hooks for six years and getting a call from her brother the morning she died. He calls her the most talented sketch player.
- Celebrity friendship analysis begins [00:23:03] — After Kevin mentions having lunch with Pat Hazelwood, the hosts begin examining what constitutes a celebrity friend, with Dale admitting his relationship with Kevin is more ‘show business friend’ than real friend.
- Turk Pipkin omnipresence story [00:27:00] — Dale tells the recurring bit about Turk Pipkin appearing at every exclusive event in Austin, including showing up on Dale’s biggest moment filming Bernie with Jack Black and Richard Linklater.
- Scrolling through phone contacts [00:38:56] — The hosts desperately scroll through their phones looking for celebrity friends, naming comedians, musicians, and local Austin figures. Bob has Todd Barry, Bill Burr, and Scoot McNairy but hasn’t hung out with them in years.
- 3D printed baby sonogram discussion [00:45:00] — Dale discusses a Huggies commercial featuring a blind woman who gets to feel a 3D-printed model of her baby from a sonogram.
- Katie’s last day as intern [00:53:57] — The hosts say goodbye to intern Katie on her last day, joke about nannying opportunities, and Daniel puts out a call for new interns at klbjfm.com.
Guests
- Kevin Nealon (comedian) [00:00:00] — Continued interview from earlier, discussing AFib awareness, Hans and Franz, and Jan Hooks before leaving for another station appearance
Callers
- Rob (Steiner Ranch (Dale’s neighborhood)) [00:40:15] — Called Dale his celebrity friend as a neighbor Dale recognized his voice after 30 years, joked he won’t be Rob’s friend anymore since he’s moving
- unnamed [00:41:25] — Background actor/extra who parties with celebrities on set Brief discussion about wrap parties and on-set interactions
- unnamed [00:46:02] — Friends with Bobby Bones and Lunchbox Discussion about Bobby Bones’ salary, estimated at over $1 million, possibly $5 million total
- unnamed [00:51:06] — Offered to take the hosts to lunch Hosts joked they’d only go if caller took them to Hawaii or Europe
Quotes
Facebook knows who your favorite people are
Kevin Nealon [00:12:34]
There’s no such thing. It’s a show business friend, not really a friend friend
Dale Dudley [00:25:38]
You see people doing this with the menus (watching others recognize Kevin)
Dale Dudley [00:30:03]