Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, June 5, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Shower with Dale
Dale talks extensively about his new shower and water softener, comparing it to a hangover cure and jokingly inviting Matt to shower with him. The show discusses essential oils skeptically after Matt was out sick, mocking a radio segment promoting them and teasing Carissa for believing they work. Dale also reveals his Rick Perry proclamation got crushed during the move, and the cast teases Carissa for ‘pity trolling’ on Facebook about a non-incident where she fell while walking her dogs.
Segments
- Show open and Rick Perry proclamation [00:00:08] — Bob does the show intro. Dale reveals his Rick Perry proclamation from their 2009 Texas Radio Hall of Fame induction got crushed in a box during his move.
- Dale’s shower experience [00:05:57] — Dale raves about his new rain shower with water softener, claiming it is incredible and jokingly invites the crew to come shower with him. Makes repeated Sandusky references.
- Daniel’s diet rebellion [00:12:20] — The cast discusses how Daniel watched food documentaries and claims he is no longer ‘a slave to the man’ about food, but he is still eating poorly – week-old sandwiches, canned tomato soup, and Buffalo wings.
- Orthodox Jewish wedding [00:16:56] — Daniel shares his brother-in-law’s experience at an Orthodox Jewish wedding where men and women were separated by a sheet during the ceremony and dancing, with a Klezmer band.
- Houston Press Club award [00:18:48] — Dale discusses not wanting to drive to Houston to pick up his eighth writing award because it will be awkward sitting with journalists he does not know.
- Essential oils segment [00:20:58] — The show plays and mocks a Monroe, Louisiana radio segment promoting essential oils. Matt was out sick and missed the original discussion, so they revisit it with heavy skepticism about the health claims.
- Carissa’s pity troll post [00:32:38] — Bob reads Carissa’s Facebook post where she fell while walking her dogs because a car pulled out (but was nowhere near her), calling it a ‘near death experience’ and saying she wanted frozen yogurt. The crew roasts her for attention-seeking.
- Chikungunya disease and teases [00:39:01] — Dale mentions two Austin cases of Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne illness. Teases upcoming segments on Bruce Jenner controversy, an Austin skull transplant story, and Rick Perry material.
Guests
- Angie O’Pride (other) [00:23:28] — Essential oils salesperson featured in a Monroe, Louisiana radio segment the show played and mocked
Quotes
You gotta come take a shower with me
Dale Dudley [00:06:25]
Hashtag Daniel’s not a slave to the man anymore
Dale Dudley [00:12:45]
Whoever decided to put the word essential… You have to have it
Dale Dudley [00:27:12]
They’re not scientists. Sorcerers.
Matt Bearden [00:30:02]
Part 2: All in the News
Dale launches a failed ‘Michael McDonald wormhole’ segment trying to identify songs featuring the singer as a background vocalist. The show pivots to local news including an Austin man receiving the first skull cap transplant, and a dragon penis tattoo. Dale rants about his in-laws watching Fox News and conflating Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner with the Duggar controversy, then plays Alex Jones clips attacking Jenner. The segment ends promoting the film festival.
Segments
- Audience of One Arrival [00:00:01] — Carissa’s sister Brenty arrives for Audience of One day. The hosts are initially confused about her identity and Dale suspects a practical joke.
- Michael McDonald Wormhole Begins [00:04:52] — Dale attempts a wormhole segment about Michael McDonald’s guest vocal appearances on hit songs, starting with Kenny Loggins’ ‘This Is It’ and Christopher Cross’s ‘Ride Like the Wind.’
- Carly Simon Discussion [00:18:32] — The crew discusses Carly Simon’s appearance and her duet with Michael McDonald on ‘You Belong to Me,’ with Dale and Bob making comments about her physical features.
- Austin Skull Cap Transplant [00:25:13] — Discussion of Austin software developer James Boyson receiving the first-ever skull cap transplant after radiation treatment destroyed his original scalp.
- Dragon Penis Tattoo [00:28:20] — The hosts examine and discuss a detailed dragon tattoo on someone’s genitals, with extended commentary on the pain involved.
- Broadway Airport Singalong [00:32:01] — Discussion of viral video showing Lion King and Aladdin touring casts having a sing-off at an Atlanta airport during flight delays.
- Hound App Demo [00:35:13] — Dale shows off the Hound voice assistant app, demonstrating its superior speed and accuracy compared to Siri.
- Dale’s In-Law Confrontation [00:37:51] — Dale recounts being confronted by his in-laws (Jack from Texas and wife) at home about Caitlyn Jenner coverage and their defense of the Duggars, leading to discussion of confirmation bias.
- Bruce Jenner Lane News [00:47:55] — KVU news report about Bruce Jenner Lane in South Austin and whether the street name should change to Caitlyn.
- Alex Jones Rant [00:50:04] — Dale plays clips of Alex Jones ranting about Caitlyn Jenner being force-fed to the public, with Anthony Cumia joining in. Dale criticizes both personalities.
- Film Festival Promotion [00:57:44] — Dale promotes the upcoming film festival with June 12th deadline, $10,000 in prizes including $6,000 for first place.
Recurring Bits
- Audience of One [00:00:01] — Carissa’s sister Brenty sits in to watch the show, initially causing confusion among the hosts
Guests
- Brenty (Carissa’s sister) (other) [00:00:01] — Audience of One participant visiting from Australia, though she recently returned home to Austin
Callers
- Justin [00:14:08] — Suggested Michael McDonald sang on Steely Dan’s ‘Peg’ Confirmed correct, caller sang a bit of ‘Ride Like the Wind’ before Dale hung up on him
- David [00:16:19] — Claimed Michael McDonald was on Three Doors Down ‘Landing in London’ Could not verify, moved on
- unnamed [00:19:00] — Asked about Michael McDonald parody of Halloween song Dale rejected it as off-topic for the wormhole
- Gregory [00:20:24] — Mentioned Patti LaBelle ‘On My Own’ duet Saved the segment – this was a verifiable hit
- Rob [00:20:04] — Shared Stephen Bishop trivia from Animal House and mentioned Christopher Cross lives near Chris Layton Brief acknowledgment, moved on
- Lee [00:22:53] — Said the new intern was nervous about putting him through, wanted to ask about Carissa’s sister and the cruise Confirmed Carissa won’t be on cruise unless 100 cabins sell
Music
- Kenny Loggins (feat. Michael McDonald) — Played ‘This Is It’ to demonstrate Michael McDonald’s background vocals
- Carly Simon (feat. Michael McDonald) — Played ‘You Belong to Me’
- Christopher Cross (feat. Michael McDonald) — Played ‘Ride Like the Wind’
- Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald — Played ‘On My Own’ music video
Quotes
I like this caller. That’s why I hung up on him.
Dale Dudley [00:14:46]
It’s like when you buy a 3D printer, the first thing that comes out is gonna be crap.
Dale Dudley [00:17:15]
You can’t throw an apple at me when I’ve thrown an orange at you.
Dale Dudley [00:42:08]
His entire career is predicated on caring what other people do.
Bob Fonseca [00:50:49]
Part 3: Sebastian Maniscalco
Sebastian Maniscalco visits to promote his Cap City Comedy Club shows. Dale rants against having kids and Rick Perry’s presidential announcement, mocking Perry’s campaign song, logo, and use of military heroes as props. The show ends with technical confusion about whether the station is on low power. Dale admits trying to control his drinking for 111 days using a book before relapsing.
Segments
- Sebastian Maniscalco arrives [00:00:02] — Sebastian joins the show to promote his Cap City Comedy Club performances. Dale notes Sebastian has ‘blown up’ since his last visit.
- Italian food culture [00:05:02] — Sebastian discusses differences between Italian and Jewish family meals, explaining how Italian gatherings always have food immediately available versus the Seder dinner’s long wait.
- Dale’s anti-kids rant [00:06:04] — Dale passionately argues against Sebastian having children, describing his daughter as an ‘alien’ and lamenting his wife hasn’t slept in bed with him since moving to their new house.
- Sebastian’s parents’ divorce [00:13:05] — Sebastian reveals his parents divorced after 38 years when his father got a girlfriend. His 69-year-old mother is now dating on eHarmony, including an 80-year-old man who lied about his age.
- Rick Perry announcement [00:24:56] — Dale plays clips from Rick Perry’s presidential announcement, criticizing Perry for having Marcus Luttrell (Lone Survivor) and a Medal of Honor winner as props to appear patriotic.
- Perry’s campaign song [00:38:02] — Dale plays Perry’s modified version of Colt Ford’s ‘Answer to No One’ with added rap lyrics about protecting borders and guns, mocking it as pandering to ‘stupid people.’
- Bob wears son’s shirt [00:50:15] — Matt notices Bob is wearing his son Evan’s gym shirt because it now fits him after his weight loss from 172 to 150 pounds.
- Transmitter problems [00:55:00] — Dale becomes frustrated when producers can’t definitively answer whether the station is on low power, as listeners report another station bleeding over the signal.
- Dale’s drinking confession [01:02:00] — Caller Paul asks about a book Dale read to control drinking. Dale mentions ‘How to Control Your Drinking’ worked for 111 days before he relapsed, admitting ‘you can’t control your drinking.’
Guests
- Sebastian Maniscalco (comedian) [00:00:21] — Promoting two shows at Cap City Comedy Club (tonight and tomorrow). Discussed his Showtime special ‘Aren’t You Embarrassed?’, upcoming memoir centered around food, marriage to a Jewish woman, and parents’ recent divorce.
Callers
- Philip [00:32:49] — Political frustration about campaign promises never being fulfilled Led to discussion about how voters pick politicians like favorite bands and Matt’s observation that all recent presidents are essentially conservative
- Rita [01:00:26] — Called to say KLKE mistakenly said Dale Dudley was dead (confused with dead songwriter Dave Dudley), also mentioned another station bleeding over KLBJ signal Confirmed Dale’s frustration about signal issues and was asked to contact engineering about low power question
- Paul [01:01:54] — Asked about book Dale read to help with alcoholism Dale revealed ‘How to Control Your Drinking’ worked for 111 days before he relapsed, admitting you ultimately can’t control drinking
Quotes
You fall in love with them. Otherwise you’d kill them. You would eat them for meat.
Dale Dudley [00:06:20]
I’m not going to insult my constituents by bringing up soldiers and making their valor about me.
Dale Dudley [00:24:35]
Somebody who says we really need to just get all the stupid people to vote.
Dale Dudley [00:39:00]
Do they realize when they die that if Jesus is real they’ve got to talk to a Middle Eastern dude?
Dale Dudley [00:44:35]