Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, May 13, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Part 1
Dale arrives complaining about office temperature and a malfunctioning CD player for the show intro. He reveals his dental bridge fell out while eating steak, showing it on-air and on Periscope to everyone’s disgust. He discusses needing emergency dental work, shares a story about James Taylor on Howard Stern, and announces Neil deGrasse Tyson will call in next week. Daniel claims huskies are the smartest dogs and that one husky he knew let another dog think it was the pack leader, sparking debate about dog intelligence.
Segments
- Show Open and CD Player Argument [00:00:00] — Bob’s intro CD skips with an error message. Dale and Bob argue about the old CD quality and whether new intro music is needed.
- Refrigerator Shopping and Ink Cartridge Problems [00:03:20] — Discussion about buying recycled printer ink cartridges that don’t work, and Bob’s strategy of buying new printers instead of replacement cartridges because it’s cheaper.
- Neil deGrasse Tyson Booking [00:08:40] — Dale announces Daniel and Carissa booked Neil deGrasse Tyson for next week. Dale worries they’ll sound stupid but notes Tyson is good at dumbing things down.
- NPR Interview About American Revolution [00:09:20] — Dale discusses hearing an NPR interview about a book claiming America is ‘fermenting’ for revolution due to wealth inequality and political corruption, though he can’t remember details.
- Film Festival Update [00:11:25] — Dale announces the film festival sold out in two hours. Bob suggested a second showing at Alamo Drafthouse, which management approved.
- Roger Staubach Article [00:12:56] — Dale wrote his monthly Austin Monthly article as a tribute to Roger Staubach, who served as his father figure during childhood when his actual father was absent. He realizes all his articles follow the same formula back to his childhood.
- Howard Stern with James Taylor [00:18:26] — Dale raves about yesterday’s Howard Stern interview with James Taylor, calling it the best thing he’s ever heard. He learned the Beatles sang backup on Taylor’s songs and that ‘That’s Why I’m Here’ is about John Belushi. Taylor heard John Lennon being shot from his window.
- Dale’s Dental Emergency [00:22:00] — Dale’s dental bridge of three teeth fell out while eating steak. He shows it on-air and on Periscope, explaining how bridges work and revealing brown tooth roots underneath. Matt is disgusted and leaves the room.
- Car and Garage Damage [00:28:40] — Dale backed into his garage door, leaving scratches on his car bumper. The garage door came down on his car overnight.
- Kim Jong-un Execution Story [00:31:00] — Discussion of reports that Kim Jong-un executed his defense chief with anti-aircraft fire for falling asleep in a meeting. Dale jokes about Sergeant Sam falling asleep on-air at KLBJ-AM.
- Dog Intelligence Debate [00:34:05] — Daniel claims huskies are the smartest dogs and tells a story about a husky that let a golden lab think it was pack leader. Dale counters that border collies are smarter, citing his experience working with them on a movie. Daniel insists border collies don’t play with other dog breeds.
- Hawk Takes Dog Story [00:42:55] — Dale tells story from the movie shoot in Hunt, Texas where a hawk swooped down and took a small lap dog while the owner watched from the kitchen window.
- Buzzard Photo [00:44:20] — Dale shares a photo he took of a large buzzard drying its wings on a street sign in his neighborhood, completely unbothered by his presence.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:06:44] — Daniel announces today’s Head to Head topics: adult riddles, the dragon, and Waco/Temple/Killeen
Guests
- Neil deGrasse Tyson (expert) [00:08:51] — Booked for next week via phone, will discuss cosmos and science topics
- Steve Rannazzisi (comedian) [00:38:55] — Mentioned on calendar as upcoming guest, from ‘The League’ TV show
Quotes
Neil deGrasse Tyson booked for next week. We’re just gonna sound stupid.
Dale Dudley [00:08:51]
The Husky let another dog think he was pack leader. He was that smart.
Daniel Gallo [00:34:22]
I’m a Howard Stern wannabe. I’ve even admitted it. I’m a failure, a drunk.
Dale Dudley [00:02:08]
Part 2: Pros and Cons of Carissa
The show opens with Dale discussing a new technology called AudioBurst that will record and transcribe all radio shows, making them searchable by word — he fears this will end personality radio. The bulk of the segment is spent doing ‘pros and cons of dating Carissa,’ listing her positive qualities (funny, charming, compassionate, easy-going) against a long list of negatives (hypochondria, messy, needy, poor hygiene, weird sleeping habits where her legs go up in the air at night). Carissa adds to her own cons list, admitting she can’t cook, can’t change a tire, breaks everything she owns, and doesn’t always wash her hands. The hosts also argue about expensive audio cables, discuss a Mother’s Day brawl at Red Lobster, and promote their upcoming cruise.
Segments
- Film Festival Sold Out [00:00:00] — Dale announces the Under Five Minute Film Festival at Alamo Drafthouse South sold out quickly. They may add another night and are encouraging listeners to submit films related to the show.
- AudioBurst Technology Threat [00:01:36] — Dale discusses AudioBurst, new software that will record and transcribe every radio show, making content searchable by word. He fears this will end personality radio due to people taking things out of context.
- Carissa’s Appearance and Health [00:04:00] — Dale criticizes Carissa for being underdressed with a stain on her sweatshirt. She reveals she’s been sick with fever and body aches, possibly from a tick bite. Her boyfriend put a pillow between them because of her strange leg movements at night.
- Medication Discussion [00:13:51] — The hosts discuss Carissa’s multiple psychiatric medications and their side effects. Dale shares his own story about bad reactions to psych drugs in a mental hospital. They encourage Carissa to communicate better with her psychiatrist.
- Pros and Cons of Dating Carissa [00:20:01] — The hosts conduct a ‘pros and cons’ list for dating Carissa. Pros include: funny, charming, compassionate, easy-going, photogenic, good listener, doesn’t drink, outdoorsy. Cons include: hypochondria, smoker, untidy, emotionally needy, poor hygiene, terrible driver, lies frequently.
- Carissa’s Self-Assessment [00:32:51] — Carissa reads her own list of things she can’t do: change a tire, open jars, cook, put on fake eyelashes, deal with customer service. She admits she doesn’t brush her teeth at night, doesn’t wash her hands after using the bathroom, and breaks or loses everything.
- Audio Cable Debate [00:41:42] — Bob and Dale argue about whether expensive, gold-plated audio cables are better than cheap ones. Dale cites James Randi’s million-dollar challenge to anyone who can prove expensive cables sound better. Bob defends boutique cables but admits he doesn’t buy expensive ones himself.
- Texas Fireworks Legislation [00:48:45] — Dale criticizes the Texas House for approving expanded fireworks sales for Texas Independence Day and other holidays, calling it a favor to someone’s friend in the fireworks business rather than useful legislation.
- Red Lobster Mother’s Day Brawl [00:52:02] — The show plays and discusses viral video of a massive Mother’s Day fight at a Red Lobster in Columbus, Ohio, nicknamed ‘more cowbell’ because someone hits another person with a bronze planter that makes a cowbell sound. Four people were arrested.
- Cruise Promotion [00:59:43] — Dale promotes the Dudley & Bob cruise to Europe, $3,150 per person including everything, with nine months to pay. Listeners should call Paradise Vacation Travel to book.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:22:57] — Dale mentions X Games 3-day passes for Head-to-Head this morning at 8am
Text Line
- [00:22:35] Dale’s sister texts that Papa Jesse’s knees were up because he had advanced prostate cancer and it hurt to have his legs down — read by Dale Dudley Dale adds ‘his ass was on fire’ as a joke and moves on
- [00:57:53] Twitter user criticizes Carissa’s psychiatrist and medication routine — read by Carissa Jade Carissa gets irritated defending her doctor; Dale identifies the tweeter as a ball-buster from Canada who previously criticized the cruise
Quotes
I wouldn’t say cute, but she’s got a great personality.
Dale Dudley [00:19:37]
I can’t understand why my wife loves me.
Dale Dudley [00:19:49]
Loving yourself is loving others, putting others first.
Dale Dudley [00:40:42]
Part 3: Head to Head
The final segment is dominated by technical difficulties and confusion around the ‘Head to Head’ contest. Multiple callers struggle to understand the contest rules, with one woman (Stephanie) becoming frustrated when the X Games tickets have already been won. The hosts debate playing back the contentious call and ultimately acknowledge the confusion was partly their fault. Dale also discusses a potential story about a Texas state senator facing harassment allegations from an exotic dancer, but decides to wait for more information. The show ends with Dale leaving early for a dental appointment, and the team discussing a controversial city training session about working with the new female-majority Austin City Council.
Segments
- Technical Difficulties and Film Festival Update [00:00:00] — Dale announces the film festival sold out in two hours but they may release 100 held-back tickets. He addresses a Twitter interaction Carissa had with a listener.
- Head to Head – Temple/Killeen/Austin Questions [00:03:29] — JR plays Matt in Head to Head with questions about Temple, Killeen, and Austin tri-cities. JR wins all seven questions and earns X Games passes.
- Matt’s Turn Against Dale – Dragons Theme [00:09:54] — Matt plays Dale in the Dragon-themed round. The game goes to a tiebreaker with neither contestant dominating.
- Stephanie Call – Contest Confusion [00:11:19] — Stephanie calls expecting to play for X Games tickets but they’ve already been won. She becomes frustrated and confrontational about the contest rules.
- Playing Back the Contentious Call [00:16:40] — The hosts replay and analyze the Stephanie call, ultimately acknowledging the confusion was partly their fault with multiple people talking at once.
- David Plays Dragons Round [00:20:38] — David, a 20-year listener since age 10, plays the Dragon-themed Head to Head round. Dale eventually just gives him Joe Rogan tickets to move on.
- The iPod Closet Story [00:33:54] — Dale recalls a story from ten years ago about a woman who came to the station demanding an iPod as compensation for contest confusion.
- Texas Senator Harassment Allegations [00:38:27] — Dale discusses reaching out to an exotic dancer who filed a protective order against a Texas state senator, but decides to wait for more substantiation before putting her on air.
- Austin City Council Gender Training Controversy [00:44:08] — The main story: City Manager Mark Ott hired experts from Florida to train staff on working with the new female-majority City Council, with sexist advice like ‘women ask lots of questions’ and ‘women don’t want to deal with numbers.’
- Japanese Cockroach Challenge Discussion [00:51:42] — The hosts watch and discuss a Japanese game show where contestants blow a beetle through a tube trying to get it in the opponent’s mouth.
- World’s Longest Tongue [00:53:20] — Discussion of 18-year-old Adrienne Lewis from Michigan who may have a world-record four-inch tongue and can lick her eyeball.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:03:29] — Multiple rounds played with Temple/Killeen/Austin questions and Dragons theme. Extensive confusion about contest rules leads to discussion about possibly making it monthly instead of weekly.
Callers
- JR [00:03:29] — Called to play Head to Head contest for X Games passes Won all seven questions about Temple/Killeen/Austin and earned X Games three-day passes. Taking his girlfriend.
- Stephanie [00:11:19] — Called expecting to play for X Games tickets Refused to play for other prizes and hung up frustrated. The hosts later replayed and analyzed the call, acknowledging the confusion was partly their fault.
- David [00:20:38] — Called to play Head to Head dragon-themed questions Been listening for 20 years since age 10 in his parents’ car. Struggled with the questions and Dale eventually just gave him Joe Rogan tickets to end the segment.
- Wesley [00:28:53] — Was on hold to play for prizes Declined Bricks in the Wall tickets, chose to wait and try for Joe Rogan tomorrow instead.
Quotes
That woman was amazing and I promise you she’ll call the front desk and demand X game passes.
Dale Dudley [00:12:04]
Everybody gets a trophy. I can’t negotiate something I’ve already given away.
Dale Dudley [00:13:22]
You think we have a closet full of iPods that we can just hand out?
Dale Dudley [00:35:14]
He compared an 11 year old girl to grown women who’ve been elected by the populace.
Dale Dudley [00:47:05]