Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, June 18, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Fallout
Dale returns to the show after abruptly walking out the day before, explaining he felt blindsided by management about an undisclosed situation that reminded him of when the station started a comedy channel years ago without telling the hosts. He apologizes to operations manager Chase for calling him out on air, though maintains the show’s management communication is poor. Bob was absent because his son had a bike accident requiring a hospital visit. Matt recounts his chaotic day juggling work, client deadlines, an MC gig, and losing his phone and keys.
Segments
- Show open with Aaron ‘Deep Throat’ [00:00:10] — Dale compliments Aaron, the voice talent who did head-to-head yesterday, and coaches him on doing movie trailer reads to develop his voiceover career.
- Bob’s son’s accident [00:04:08] — Bob explains his absence: his son had a bike accident, possibly a mild concussion, face injuries but no broken bones. He took him to Dell Medical Center.
- Dale addresses his walkout [00:05:28] — Dale begins explaining why he quit on air yesterday, saying he felt blindsided by management about something he’d been negotiating for 15 years, and couldn’t compartmentalize his anger to do the show.
- Comedy channel backstory [00:12:33] — Dale recounts how the station started a syndicated comedy channel years ago without telling the hosts, costing them the Moon Tower Comedy Festival and thousands in revenue – the feeling yesterday was ‘100 times worse.’
- Conversation with Chase [00:17:04] — Dale describes his phone call with operations manager Chase, who said Dale had hurt his feelings by suggesting Chase would blindside him. Dale apologized but maintains management communication is terrible.
- Film festival list confusion with Daniel [00:31:03] — Dale discovers both he and John Laird from promotions were independently making guest lists for the film festival because Daniel didn’t tell Dale he’d already given the sponsors list to John.
- Matt’s terrible day [00:35:31] — Matt recounts his chaotic previous day: cutting six ads on short notice, MCing an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame event for Ray Benson, flooding garage, losing his phone and keys in an Uber, breaking into his own house in the rain.
Guests
- Aaron (Deep Throat) (other) [00:00:10] — Station voice talent, came in to practice movie trailer reads for career development coaching from Dale
Callers
- unnamed [00:25:10] — Asked a question that was unclear in the transcript Brief interaction, moved on quickly
- Brian [00:27:41] — Called but the interaction is fragmentary in transcript Very brief call, unclear what was discussed
- Jonathan [00:28:32] — Asked Matt if it was awkward when LA Lloyd came on the Sideshow yesterday Matt said it wasn’t awkward, he likes LA Lloyd
Quotes
I cannot compartmentalize anything. If something’s on my mind, I can’t find humor in anything.
Dale Dudley [00:10:18]
We live in a vacuum, in a bubble. Not even a good vacuum, like a Rainbow.
Dale Dudley [00:22:12]
He totally Buceyed. Maybe he needs to learn how to ride.
Bob Fonseca [00:05:37]
Part 2: Dead Language
The show discusses the Dudley and Bob Under 5 Film Festival voting process, with debates over which films should be shown. Dale’s car breaks down requiring alternator and axle replacement. Extended discussion about cursive being called a ‘dead language’ by Carissa leads to linguistic arguments. The hosts analyze Rachel Dolezal’s interview about identifying as Black, discuss limits of liberal tolerance, and Daniel recounts the Ben Vereen blackface controversy from Reagan’s 1981 inaugural ball.
Segments
- Film Festival Voting Debate [00:00:01] — The cast debates the Dudley and Bob Under 5 Film Festival voting results and which films should be screened, with concern that some entries may have been pre-made content not created for the festival.
- 13-Year-Old DWI Driver Story [00:07:44] — Discussion of Austin news story about a man with multiple DWIs who had his 13-year-old daughter drive them home from a bar on I-35, with Dale joking about getting a hardship license at age 14.
- Armless First Pitch [00:11:44] — The hosts watch video of Tom Willis, a man born without arms, throwing out a first pitch using his feet. This launches a bizarre conversation about transplanting feet as hands and foot-hands.
- Cursive as a Dead Language [00:27:56] — Extended debate after Carissa claims cursive is a ‘dead language.’ The conversation spirals into arguments about calligraphy, stenography, hieroglyphics (mispronounced ‘hydroglyphics’), and linguistic roots.
- Carissa’s Smoking Breaks [00:32:58] — Dale confronts Carissa about taking too many smoking breaks after Daniel complains it interferes with sharing ideas during breaks. Dale limits her to two smoke breaks per morning.
- Austin Craigslist Scammer Confronted [00:38:00] — The hosts watch a video of an Austin man confronting a Craigslist scammer who sold him a stolen iPhone, successfully forcing the scammer to refund his $560.
- Rachel Dolezal Controversy [00:41:46] — Extended discussion of Rachel Dolezal’s Today Show interview where she claims to ‘identify as black’ despite being white. Dale expresses frustration with limits of liberal tolerance and media glorification of mental illness.
- The Ben Vereen Story [00:53:52] — Daniel recounts learning from CBS Sunday Morning about Ben Vereen’s controversial 1981 blackface performance at Reagan’s inaugural ball, meant as commentary on early Black performers but widely condemned.
Callers
- Ed (regular) [00:17:34] — Called to discuss yesterday’s conversation with Dale Brief friendly exchange referencing a ‘great talk’ they had the previous day
Music
- Harold Faltermeyer — Axle F theme from Beverly Hills Cop played after discussion of Dale’s car axle repair
- Pointer Sisters — ‘Automatic’ played and then killed before video segment
Quotes
I want to apologize to the rest of the world but the only time I’ve ever seen people defecate in public was in Ireland.
Dale Dudley [00:19:57]
Cursive is a dead language.
Carissa Jade [00:28:12]
You can’t identify as a race if you’re not that race.
Dale Dudley [00:41:37]
I can’t take any more input.
Dale Dudley [00:44:56]
You’re not allowed to be hilarious anymore because someone pretends that they’re offended.
Dale Dudley [00:52:54]
Part 3: Spoiler Alert
The show erupts into a major on-air conflict when Dale confronts Daniel about calling listener Aaron Haley and screaming at him over a Game of Thrones spoiler. Daniel defends his reaction, claiming Aaron deliberately spoiled the show for him at the worst possible moment. The argument escalates when it’s revealed Aaron accidentally posted Daniel’s phone number on the show prep site, leading to unwanted calls. Station General Manager Scott Gilmore makes a rare studio visit amid the tension. Later, the hosts review a viral wedding video of a drunk groom, and a listener named Aaron (different from Aaron Haley) with a remarkably deep voice comes in to read movie trailers.
Segments
- Cruise Promo and MRI Claustrophobia [00:00:01] — Dale promotes the European cruise and discusses his claustrophobia requiring sedation for MRIs, tracing it back to childhood trauma of being locked in a tuba case.
- Jade Helm Facebook Trolling [00:02:28] — Dale discusses joining a Jade Helm conspiracy theory Facebook group and contemplating posting mocking comments to the paranoid members.
- The Game of Thrones Spoiler Incident [00:04:35] — Dale introduces the elephant in the room: Daniel called listener Aaron Haley and berated him over the phone for sending a Game of Thrones spoiler text message right before Daniel was about to watch the season finale.
- Daniel Defends His Reaction [00:08:00] — Daniel explains he was literally about to press play when the spoiler arrived, and he flipped out. Dale presses him on whether it’s appropriate to call and curse at a listener who is not a personal friend.
- The Circle of Fear [00:14:10] — Discussion of Daniel’s reputation for angry confrontations, with an anonymous caller (later revealed to be CJ) warning that pranks on Daniel are no longer fun because he gets scary.
- Phone Number Posted Online [00:16:23] — The situation escalates when it’s revealed Aaron Haley posted Daniel’s phone number on the show prep site (though he quickly removed it), leading to prank calls including one from Montreal.
- Dale’s Serious Talk [00:23:33] — Dale becomes genuinely upset, emphasizing that listeners are essential to their jobs and Daniel should never call and scream at a listener. The tension in the room becomes palpable.
- General Manager Scott Gilmore Visits [00:31:49] — GM Scott Gilmore makes a rare on-air appearance to defuse tension, saying everyone had a difficult day. Dale mentions they’ve been number four in ratings for two weeks.
- Chuy Apology [00:37:16] — Dale addresses tension with Chuy from the previous day, revealing he texted CJ that Chuy was ‘dead to me’ but walks it back, saying he overreacted about something he still doesn’t fully understand.
- Drunk Wedding Video [00:38:52] — The show reviews a viral video of an extremely drunk groom humiliating his bride during the garter removal dance, with the bride eventually breaking down in tears.
- UT Stadium Alcohol Sales [00:48:12] — Discussion of University of Texas announcing beer and wine sales at Memorial Stadium, with Dale calling it hypocritical since wealthy people in clubs have been drinking there for decades.
- Deep Voice Movie Trailers [00:50:38] — Listener Aaron, a half-Japanese student from ACU with an incredibly deep voice, auditions movie trailer voiceovers. Dale coaches him on pacing and pronunciation and suggests voice coaching.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:10:40] — Daniel mentions he’ll have to say what he actually said to Aaron on the Sideshow because it’s too profane for air
Guests
- Scott Gilmore (other) [00:31:49] — General Manager of the station, making his first studio visit in seven years to check in after a difficult day for the show
- Aaron (deep voice) (other) [00:50:38] — ACU student with exceptionally deep voice auditioning movie trailer voiceovers; half-Japanese, in a cappella group
Callers
- unnamed (Cowboys fan) [00:21:17] — Admitted he basically broke up with a girl because she spoiled a Cowboys game on his DVR Used as comparison point to Daniel’s Game of Thrones reaction; hosts acknowledged it’s annoying but not worth ending a relationship
- CJ Morgan (anonymous) (regular) [00:18:52] — Called in anonymously to say he’s in Daniel’s ‘circle of fear’ and confrontations with Daniel are scary Added fuel to the discussion about Daniel’s anger issues; revealed Daniel gets angry very quickly when pranked
Quotes
Don’t call up listeners and curse them out
Dale Dudley [00:14:05]
I’m a person. I can do whatever I want with my cell phone
Daniel Gallo [00:14:20]
I don’t enjoy you anymore. You’re a man child
Dale Dudley [00:14:45]
It ruined my life for about 20 minutes
Daniel Gallo [00:20:37]
It’s not show friends, it’s show business
Bob Fonseca [00:39:25]