Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, June 2, 2015
This Show
Part 1: John Mayer All the Time
The show opens with Dale discussing his first full night of sleep in a while, then spirals into anxiety over weekly ratings fluctuations despite recent good numbers. The conversation ping-pongs between Dale’s moving chaos (boxes of old cables, software, equipment he can’t throw away), Bob’s check engine light obsession, John Mayer discussion and live sing-along, and extensive tangents about Texas caverns. Later segments cover cat-related medical dangers (cat scratch disease causing blindness, a lioness killing a tourist in South Africa) and promotional plugs for their European cruise and Thursday’s cruise cast event.
Segments
- Show open and sleep discussion [00:00:00] — Dale celebrates getting his first full night of uninterrupted sleep in a long time (five hours). Bob worries about his check engine light.
- Moving house chaos [00:01:44] — Dale describes the overwhelming process of moving, discovering 20 boxes of cables and ancient software he’s hoarded. His wife stops him from throwing things away because she needs a connector for their robot dinosaur.
- Ratings discussion and paranoia [00:09:02] — Dale reveals the boss showed him weekly ratings from two weeks ago when they were doing well, but he obsesses over the bad weeks in January/February when they dropped from second to ninth place. He spirals into anxiety about what they’re doing wrong.
- John Mayer sing-along [00:14:20] — Matt suggests they should shut up and play music like the number-one station Bob FM. Dale and crew proceed to sing John Mayer’s ‘No Such Thing’ live on air in an attempt to ‘fix their ratings.’
- Weekly ratings volatility [00:17:40] — Dale and Bob discuss how unpredictable weekly ratings are compared to the more stable monthly ratings of the past, and how the methodology changes make it impossible to know what’s actually working.
- England Dan and John Ford Coley discussion [00:20:47] — The crew debates which member of England Dan and John Ford Coley died (Dan Seals, who died in 2009 from mantle cell lymphoma). They play ‘Love is the Answer’ and argue about whether the song features an oboe or soprano saxophone.
- Texas caverns deep dive [00:28:00] — Discussion of how recent rains have refilled Natural Bridge Caverns. Daniel extensively explains cavern history, including how Natural Bridge was discovered by a farmer whose cows kept falling in, and how Inner Space was discovered during I-35 construction. The crew mocks his encyclopedic tendencies.
- Cat scratch disease blindness story [00:39:01] — News report about Janiece Walters who went blind in one eye from cat scratch disease after her cat licked her eyeball. Daniel feels vindicated because the hosts mocked him in 2008 when a cat scratched his nipple and he worried about cat scratch fever.
- Lion kills American tourist [00:41:58] — News story about an American woman killed by a lioness in a South African wildlife park after she rolled down her window to take photos, despite signs warning to keep windows closed. Dale argues they shouldn’t kill the lion because the tourist ignored the warnings.
- Metallica giveaway and cruise promotion [00:45:01] — Dale plugs the Metallica ticket giveaway for X Games and Thursday’s cruise cast event at Cap City Comedy Club to promote their June 2016 European cruise leaving from Barcelona.
Text Line
- [00:22:05] A listener texted about a year ago saying they couldn’t listen to the show anymore because the hosts go to Daniel too much — read by Dale Dudley Dale acknowledged the criticism and said he understands it’s not for everybody, right before Daniel launched into an extended explanation of Natural Bridge Caverns history
Music
- John Mayer — Crew sang ‘No Such Thing’ live on air as a joke about fixing ratings
- England Dan and John Ford Coley — Discussed the duo and played ‘Love is the Answer’, debated which member died
Quotes
I’m gonna be brave and fight my hoarding
Dale Dudley [00:01:54]
We’re not supposed to be obsessed over possessions and things
Dale Dudley [00:03:56]
Even when you’re number one they’ve had you so frightened you’ll go there’s nowhere to go but down
Dale Dudley [00:12:28]
This is why your show is never gonna go anywhere you guys are just stupid
April (audio drop) [00:26:13]
If a sign says keep your windows up and you get eaten that’s on you
Dale Dudley [00:43:55]
Part 2: Creepy Old Guys
The show discusses creepy behavior from the 1970s, playing clips of Canadian game show host Fergie Oliver kissing young girls on air. Dale shares stories of inappropriate adult behavior from his youth. The discussion shifts to Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover, with the hosts playing clips of conservative commentators like Brian Fisher and Pat Robertson reacting negatively. The segment also covers Texas legislative session results, campus carry laws, and Glenn Beck claiming Rick Perry’s 2011 prayer for rain ended the Texas drought.
Segments
- Broadcasting Rules Violation [00:00:01] — Dale scolds someone (likely Bob) for singing without headphones during a commercial break, violating basic broadcasting rules.
- Facebook Photo Complaints [00:01:33] — Dale complains about people repeatedly posting the same left-lane driving meme to his Facebook page, saying he’s seen it hundreds of times.
- Scott Hardy Road Rage Video [00:02:48] — Discussion of Scott Hardy (who does the Gladys voice) and his motorcycle road rage incident caught on GoPro.
- Creepy Canadian Game Show Host [00:05:55] — The show plays clips of Fergie Oliver, a 1970s Canadian game show host, kissing young girls on the lips on air. The hosts research whether he faced consequences (he didn’t).
- Dale’s 1970s Creep Stories [00:07:14] — Dale shares uncomfortable memories from his youth involving inappropriate adult behavior in his apartment complex, illustrating how such behavior was normalized in the 70s.
- Matt’s Depressing Documentary Viewing [00:16:11] — Matt mentions watching an HBO documentary about pedophilia with his wife, leading to jokes about their depressing viewing habits.
- K2 Synthetic Drug Warnings [00:17:30] — News clip about synthetic marijuana (K2) sending 34 people to hospitals in Austin.
- Show Business and Ticket Giveaways [00:19:33] — Dale announces Van Halen ticket giveaway on Five Miles app, cruise cast details, and film festival reminders.
- Texas Legislative Session Recap [00:24:34] — Detailed discussion of what passed and failed in the Texas legislature, including campus carry, open carry, school vouchers, and ethics reform.
- Caitlyn Jenner Vanity Fair Cover [00:32:15] — Extended discussion of Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover reveal, with Dale expressing support for transgender rights while critiquing magazine photoshopping. Matt makes a confusing argument about women being jealous.
- Fox News Reaction to Caitlyn Jenner [00:39:41] — Playing clips of Neil Cavuto and other Fox News hosts reacting uncomfortably to Caitlyn Jenner, with Cavuto invoking ‘Rome’s final days.’
- Brian Fisher’s Prayer Against Caitlyn Jenner [00:42:25] — Extended clips of conservative commentator Brian Fisher praying for Caitlyn Jenner to return to being male, calling it Satan’s influence despite acknowledging it’s genetic and biological.
- Pat Robertson on Charlie Charlie Challenge [00:48:36] — Pat Robertson warns that the Charlie Charlie pencil game summons real demons, claiming demons are real and will possess people.
- Glenn Beck Credits Rick Perry for Rain [00:54:03] — Glenn Beck seriously claims Rick Perry’s 2011 prayer for rain ended the Texas drought, despite the drought continuing for years afterward.
Callers
- Luke [00:30:52] — Called about bringing money or tickets to the station Dale told him to email Daniel to work it out at the back door
Quotes
We had a generation X because we’d all been kissed by people
Dale Dudley [00:06:39]
The 70s were rife with creeps and nobody would call out the creeps
Dale Dudley [00:09:27]
That’s also known as the tiny penis law
Bob Fonseca [00:27:09]
I’m praying that Brian Fisher gets eye cancer
Dale Dudley [00:47:05]
Like it or not demons are real
Pat Robertson [00:50:24]
Part 3: Truth and Contracts
Dale and the crew engage in extended banter with their manager Chase about contracts, job security, and workplace relationships. The conversation spirals into a lengthy ‘Is This The Girl?’ game where the hosts recall Dale’s extensive dating history in Austin, including awkward situations, misunderstandings, and industry connections. The segment features significant discussion about Dale’s anxieties regarding his contract extension and the show’s ratings.
Segments
- Show Opening and Promotions [00:00:00] — Dale promotes the Under Five-Minute Film Festival, X Games VIP packages for Metallica, and upcoming guests including Brian Deacon and Sebastian Maniscalco.
- Religious Nuttiness Continues [00:02:09] — Dale discusses Jim Bakker’s return to television, selling survival products, and a guest who claims his TV appearance signals the end times.
- Whataburger Egg Shortage [00:12:34] — Discussion of Whataburger shortening breakfast hours due to egg shortage from bird flu affecting 44 million birds.
- Contract Talk with Chase [00:19:11] — Manager Chase (Tom Slick) visits the studio; Dale discusses his contract anxiety, option years, and his pattern of constant worry about job security.
- Boss Relationships and Station History [00:25:00] — Dale reflects on past managers, the Johnson family era, Lady Bird Johnson’s farewell gifts to long-time employees, and the station’s history.
- ‘Is This The Girl?’ Game [00:40:00] — The hosts launch into an extended bit recalling Dale’s numerous past relationships in Austin, with callers joining in. Stories involve Fred Myers, Jordan from the Chronicle, various Austin scene figures, and awkward workplace situations.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:37:52] — Chase mentions listening to the Sideshow podcast
Guests
- Chase (Tom Slick) (other) [00:19:11] — Station manager visits studio to discuss Dale’s contract and job security concerns
Callers
- Steven [00:33:09] — Asked Dale about preferring contracts versus at-will employment; mentioned meeting people at an event but missing Bob Led to discussion about contract clauses and job security; Steven joked about Bob being short
- Paul [00:55:36] — Called about something but got distracted by the ‘Is This The Girl?’ game Lost his train of thought listening to the dating history discussion
Quotes
You’re just gonna let the Muslims win.
Bob Fonseca [00:09:01]
There’s a chicken holocaust going on.
Daniel Gallo [00:14:24]
I come in every morning hoping you guys are ready to roll
Dale Dudley [00:24:35]
You have probably ten times the amount of contracts of any other person in this building
Chase [00:26:18]