Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, June 9, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Sick Chickens
The show opens with technical difficulties as Bob’s microphone malfunctions, leading to ongoing audio issues. Dale rants about not receiving recognition for his writing awards from the company newsletter, discusses shallow dating standards (particularly about feet), and criticizes modern ‘outrage culture’ around comedy and Game of Thrones. The show includes discussions about Vegas trips, childhood pet stories, and culminates in a 911 call about a man trapped outside his house by his aggressive cat that had just given birth.
Segments
- Technical difficulties with Bob’s mic [00:00:00] — Show opens with Bob’s microphone having serious audio issues, leading to multiple attempts to fix it and switch microphones.
- Dale’s award frustration [00:02:10] — Dale complains that despite winning his eighth writing award, the company newsletter doesn’t acknowledge it, expressing frustration about lack of recognition.
- EAS test discussion [00:04:05] — Daniel celebrates that the monthly Emergency Alert System test went off before the show started.
- Today’s guest previews [00:04:41] — Discussion of booked guests including Adam Richman (Man vs Food) and a People in the Neighborhood segment.
- Vegas trip envy [00:06:41] — Discussion about CJ and friends staying in the penthouse Rain Man suite at the Bellagio, leading to questions about how they afford such luxury.
- Matt’s child almost going missing [00:13:03] — Reference to Matt’s story from previous show about his child being missing in the house for 30 minutes.
- Dreams discussion [00:16:00] — Dale describes a sci-fi dream he can’t remember, his wife’s dream about him cheating, and Matt’s wife having sex dreams about Joe Biden.
- Woman with large feet [00:20:05] — Dale shows a picture of a woman with extremely swollen feet, discussing his shallow dating standards and medical conditions.
- Jerry Seinfeld on college comedy [00:23:40] — Discussion of Seinfeld’s comments about how overly-sensitive college students are ruining comedy with accusations of racism and sexism.
- Game of Thrones spoiler rant [00:25:08] — Dale questions why people outraged over Sansa’s assault weren’t similarly outraged when a child was burned alive on the show.
- Daniel’s diet and ‘the man’ [00:26:27] — Discussion of Daniel’s commitment to not being ‘slave to the man’ after watching a documentary, but still eating pizza and chicken wings.
- Arsenic in chicken [00:28:39] — Dale reads article about FDA confirming 70% of chicken sold in US contains arsenic added to feed to make meat look plump and healthy.
- Jade Helm conspiracy discussion [00:30:41] — Explanation of Jade Helm military exercises and conspiracy theories that it’s a plot to take over Texas and put people in FEMA camps.
- Walmart fight videos preview [00:33:03] — Dale teases videos for the Sideshow of fights between ‘two fat white ladies’ at Walmart involving a child.
- Old-time pet stories [00:34:01] — Discussion of how pets were handled in the past, including Dale’s father abandoning and retrieving a dog, and his brother shooting a Rottweiler.
- Cat standoff 911 call [00:39:46] — Playing of 911 call from man who was trapped outside his house for 3-4 hours by his aggressive 7.5-pound cat that had just given birth.
Recurring Bits
- People of the Neighborhood [00:05:05] — Scheduled guest where hosts have to figure out who the person is – described as ‘hippie stuff’ and ‘getting laid’
Guests
- Adam Richman (other) [00:05:00] — Man vs Food host scheduled to appear, Daniel mentioned he lost his last job over a Twitter comment
Callers
- unnamed (Stamford (from 911 call)) [00:39:46] — Trapped outside his house by aggressive cat that just gave birth His 911 call was played on air, police eventually responded to the 7.5-pound cat incident
Quotes
I will never understand the fascination with standing in line for food.
Dale Dudley [00:08:20]
If I could change my color after I watch it, I would.
Dale Dudley [00:24:06]
Where was your outrage when they killed a kid, burned her alive?
Dale Dudley [00:25:17]
If he doesn’t take away their guns, the last eight years have been a waste.
Dale Dudley [00:32:20]
You can get a big old stick and knock the crap out of the cat.
Dale Dudley [00:43:18]
Part 2: Old Timey
The show debates Franklin Barbecue’s new line-sitting rules, with Dale arguing the media overhypes downtown Austin food trends while ignoring regular Austinites. This spirals into a 45-minute segment comparing barbecue spots, discussing waiting in lines, and Dale ranting about how Austin’s tastemakers don’t represent the broader population. Carissa also asks ‘old-timey’ questions about life before modern conveniences, amusing the hosts.
Segments
- Bob considers buying a camping trailer [00:00:00] — Bob discusses looking at a cricket camping trailer while Dale warns him about the downsides of trailer ownership, comparing it to boat ownership.
- I-35 rock thrower returns [00:01:27] — Dale reports on a rock-throwing suspect targeting I-35 drivers again after a quiet winter, with Bob recalling being hit himself on 183 years ago.
- Old-timey questions from Carissa [00:08:32] — Carissa asks the hosts about rations, milkmen, ice men, and full-service gas stations, prompting stories about how things used to work.
- Peter Robbins (Charlie Brown voice) arrest [00:15:21] — Dale plays news footage of Peter Robbins, the original voice of Charlie Brown, being sentenced for stalking and violating probation.
- Franklin Barbecue line rules [00:22:00] — Dale introduces a news story about Franklin Barbecue cracking down on people paying one line-sitter to hold spots for entire groups.
- Franklin debate heats up [00:32:00] — Matt defends Franklin’s quality while Dale questions why people wait in line and whether the media overhypes downtown trends. Callers weigh in with mixed opinions.
- Austin tastemakers rant [00:42:00] — Dale argues that Austin media caters to downtown hipsters rather than the broader population in suburbs, while Matt argues the food is objectively good.
- Secret BBQ spots revealed [00:55:00] — Matt accidentally reveals Mueller HEB BBQ as a hidden gem with no wait, prompting callers to confirm it’s good and ask him to stop talking about it.
Callers
- Linda [00:07:30] — Shared a story about Dr. Phil’s sister-in-law being hit with acid thrown through her windshield in Dallas Dale thanked her and moved on, clearly disturbed by the story
- Herschel [00:36:26] — Said Franklin barbecue was good but he’d rather go to his neighborhood place Dale agreed with his point about not needing to wait
- Rick [00:37:36] — Waited 5 hours at Franklin, said it wasn’t worth it and Cooper’s is better Validated Dale’s position that it’s not worth the wait
- Manny [00:38:25] — Called Franklin ‘garbage’ and said he knows a lady who cooks better Matt got defensive; they never confirmed if Manny had actually eaten there
- Carrie [00:40:48] — Shared her trick of going to Franklin at 2pm when the line is short Dale sarcastically pointed out not everyone can go at 2pm
- John [00:43:08] — Claimed Franklin buys meat from Smokey Moe’s when they run out Dale legally distanced himself from the rumor, calling it sour grapes
- Preston [00:44:49] — Said he loves day drinking on asphalt and talking to people in the Franklin line Dale started riffing about selling barbecue to people in line
- Justin [00:54:19] — Asked what finally broke the hosts up – barbecue? Brief exchange, moved on quickly
- Daniel [00:55:39] — Confirmed Mueller HEB BBQ is great and joked Matt gave away the secret Matt and the caller discussed parking strategies for the secret spot
Quotes
If they catch this guy, we should go back to biblical times and stone him to death.
Dale Dudley [00:02:37]
You’re an incarcerated man, Charlie Brown.
Dale Dudley [00:17:09]
Good barbecue is great always. You can put that on a t-shirt.
Dale Dudley [00:26:54]
They’re garbage. They ain’t no good.
Caller – Manny [00:38:50]
This thing we call Austin is the dumb kids downtown on daddy’s money.
Dale Dudley [00:48:36]
Part 3: Travel and Food
The show wraps up with two guests in the ‘People of the Neighborhood’ segment: Russell Eric Dabada discusses his book on budget world travel and staying with locals via couchsurfing, followed by Adam Richman calling in to promote his Travel Channel show ‘Man Finds Food’ featuring Austin. The hosts also discuss barbecue lines, meditation struggles, and Daniel’s new (but essentially same) car purchase. The segment ends with various tangents including a disabled-accessible orgy in Toronto and an awkwardly sunburned intern.
Segments
- Russell Eric Dabada Interview [00:00:00] — Guest discusses his book ‘How to Spin the World Around’ about traveling to 24 countries on cheap flights and staying with locals through couchsurfing, including a story about being propositioned in Singapore.
- Jade Helm Facebook Conspiracy [00:19:48] — Dale reads an apocalyptic Facebook post warning about China replacing the dollar with the yen (incorrectly named currency) as punishment for America’s godlessness.
- Sunburned Intern Connor [00:21:05] — Brown University intern Connor appears severely sunburned after falling asleep drinking in the sun, prompting the hosts to mock his Ivy League credentials.
- Adam Richman Phone Interview [00:27:28] — Host of ‘Man Finds Food’ discusses his Austin episode featuring hidden restaurants and off-menu items, clarifies vegan diet rumors, and expresses desire to move to Austin.
- Daniel’s New Car Drama [00:41:33] — Daniel defends his purchase of a new Nissan Altima SV that the hosts insist is essentially the same car he already had, just with Bluetooth streaming added.
- Toronto Disability Orgy Discussion [00:53:31] — Dale accidentally says ‘keepers’ instead of ‘helpers’ when discussing a wheelchair-accessible orgy in Toronto, leading to debate about whether it should be disability-specific.
Recurring Bits
- People of the Neighborhood [00:00:37] — Dale sings the theme song and introduces guest Russell Eric Dabada to discuss travel
Guests
- Russell Eric Dabada (other) [00:00:37] — Author of ‘How to Spin the World Around’ and founder of Austin Silent Disco, discussing budget world travel through couchsurfing and cheap flights
- Adam Richman (other) [00:27:28] — Host of ‘Man Finds Food’ on Travel Channel calling in to discuss his Austin episode airing the next night
Quotes
If I’m here for 30 more years behind this desk, what difference am I making?
Dale Dudley [00:03:49]
I’ve been poor and I’ve been comfortable and comfortable is a lot better than poor.
Dale Dudley [00:12:32]
Must be nice. Greed and hubris.
Dale Dudley [00:24:56]