Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, July 8, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Good Morning
Dale opens the show revealing he took a new psychiatric medication (an atypical antipsychotic) prescribed by his doctor, causing strange dreams and a foggy feeling. The crew discusses Yerba Mate tea, which Bob discovered and found gave him a euphoric boost. Dale shares his Uber driving experiences, including getting a warning for rejecting too many rides. The show covers Whataburger’s new policy banning open carry ahead of Texas’s January 2016 open carry law, and discusses a man killed by an alligator in Orange, Texas.
Segments
- Dale’s Medication Experience [00:01:42] — Dale discusses taking a new psychiatric drug (later revealed to be an atypical antipsychotic) prescribed for obsessive thoughts and seasonal issues. He had strange dreams and feels foggy but functional.
- Yerba Mate Discovery [00:09:08] — Bob describes discovering Yerba Mate tea that Carissa gave him, which produced a euphoric, energetic feeling. The crew discusses its properties and effects, with Carissa confirming she drinks it regularly.
- Uber Driving Adventures [00:21:27] — Dale shares that he received a warning from Uber for rejecting too many ride requests. He describes the challenge of trying to get home without accepting another ping and picking up a teenage worker.
- Whataburger and Open Carry [00:28:00] — The crew discusses Whataburger’s announcement that they will not allow open carry in their restaurants, despite Texas legalizing it in January. Dale argues they should have handled it quietly rather than poking the beehive.
- Uber and Autonomous Cars [00:32:03] — Dale reads that Uber’s CEO would buy 500,000 autonomous Tesla vehicles if available by 2020, effectively eliminating Uber drivers. The crew discusses self-driving car psychology.
- Alligator Attack Story [00:38:25] — Dale reports on a man killed by an alligator in Orange, Texas. A marina customer nicknamed Bear shot and killed the 11-foot alligator, and game wardens found human remains inside. The crew debates the ethics and details.
Quotes
I’m glad to see all of you this morning, because I’ve been very lonely for the past couple of hours
Dale Dudley [00:02:42]
It took me to the edge of jittery, but gave me a euphoric feeling like I’ve never had on tea
Bob Fonseca [00:09:11]
We’re always angry at the enemy and the enemy is somehow always at the bottom of the totem pole
Matt Bearden [00:20:37]
I think all those people should have to go spend a weekend in Houston before they vote on that law
Matt Bearden [00:30:48]
Part 2: Statue Debate
The hosts debate the closure of Austin Music Hall (being replaced by an office building) and the broader issue of Austin’s changing character. They then pivot to a lengthy, heated discussion about Confederate statues on the UT campus, prompted by a listener request. Dale and Bob spar over Austin’s affordability crisis and regulation. The segment also includes listener calls attempting to defend the Jefferson Davis statue (with weak arguments), a detour into Eddie Money music nostalgia from past radio proms, and Dale revisiting his Apple Watch ‘flop’ prediction from Prediction Corner.
Segments
- Austin Music Hall Closing [00:00:00] — Dale plays ‘American Pie’ to mark Austin Music Hall being replaced by an office building. Discussion of Austin’s music venue closures and the economics of real estate.
- Confederate Statue Debate Begins [00:11:23] — Dale pivots to the UT campus statue controversy after a listener asked him to discuss it. Debate begins over whether to remove Confederate statues, particularly Jefferson Davis.
- Caller Ian: Symmetry Argument [00:20:04] — UT geology student Ian argues the Jefferson Davis statue should stay for ‘symmetry.’ The hosts dismiss this as ridiculous.
- Caller Eric: Cost Argument [00:22:31] — Eric argues removal would waste money. Dale and Bob counter that it’s not taxpayer money and the cost is trivial for UT.
- Cruise Promo [00:25:52] — Dale mentions the upcoming Europe cruise trip with listeners, departing Barcelona in about 10 months.
- More Statue Callers [00:28:33] — Cassie suggests keeping statues but changing the wording to say ‘this guy fought to keep slavery.’ Another caller argues artistic value. James calls claiming the Civil War ‘wasn’t about slavery.’
- Baylor Drops Homosexual Acts Ban [00:34:03] — Dale announces Baylor University removed specific references to homosexual acts from their conduct policy.
- Eddie Money Nostalgia [00:35:00] — Extended discussion of Eddie Money’s hits and the old KLBJ flashback proms where they brought in acts like Eddie Money for free listener events.
- Alex Jones Rant About Austin [00:44:15] — Dale plays clips of Alex Jones melting down on his show about ‘pasty stupid white people’ in Austin and threatening to leave his broadcast.
- Prediction Corner [00:51:01] — Dale revisits his prediction that the Apple Watch would be a flop. Bob disputes this with sales data. Various old predictions are reviewed.
Recurring Bits
- Prediction Corner [00:51:01] — Dale revisits his Apple Watch prediction and reviews multiple predictions from the folder, including some about Daniel quitting, chickens being eaten by predators, and Scott Stapp becoming a Christian singer.
Callers
- Ian (Austin (UT student, from Ohio)) [00:20:04] — Defending Jefferson Davis statue on grounds of ‘symmetry’ on campus The hosts mocked his reasoning relentlessly, especially given he’s a geology student. Bob hung up on him quickly.
- Eric (misheard as ‘Larrick’) [00:22:31] — Arguing removal of statue would waste money Dale and Bob dismissed his argument since it’s not taxpayer money. Eventually Eric admitted his real reason was ‘remembering the past,’ which Bob called disingenuous.
- Cassie (shown as ‘Cathy’ on screen) [00:28:33] — Suggested keeping statues but changing plaques to say the person ‘fought to keep slavery’ Brief call, hosts moved on quickly.
- unnamed [00:29:37] — Argued for keeping statue based on ‘artistic value’ Bob said they were being silly. Short call.
- James [00:30:33] — Argued Civil War wasn’t about slavery, it was about money. Also claimed Abraham Lincoln owned slaves. Dale fact-checked him on Lincoln (he was wrong). Eventually conceded some points to Bob in a relatively civil exchange.
Music
- Don McLean — ‘American Pie’ played to mark Austin Music Hall closing
- Eddie Money — Multiple Eddie Money songs discussed and played, including ‘Take Me Home Tonight,’ ‘Shakin’,’ ‘Two Tickets to Paradise,’ ‘Baby Hold On’
Quotes
If you own a piece of land downtown and somebody offers you millions, are you going to care about the music?
Dale Dudley [00:02:47]
You don’t have any real heritage. You didn’t know those people.
Dale Dudley [00:13:00]
I’ve come to the brash realization that my form of radio is ignored by the movers and shakers in this city.
Dale Dudley [00:14:41]
If you feel harassed by a statue, then you’re taking things way out of context.
Dale Dudley [00:18:00]
They’re a bunch of pasty, stupid white people.
Alex Jones [00:47:10]
Part 3: Head-To-Head
This is part 3 of the July 8, 2015 show. The segment opens with a Head to Head trivia game for Schlotzsky’s sandwiches, featuring topics on famous TV Georges and Matt Damon movies. Bob struggles badly and loses to caller Jason. Dale takes an online autism screening test live on air, to mixed amusement. The hosts discuss Steven Tyler’s new country song, share bizarre news stories (a man killed by fireworks on his head, a Florida woman with a baseball bat), watch animal videos including a leopard eating rotten meat and horses breeding, debate whether you should ever hit a woman, and end with CJ describing another violent encounter with his ex-girlfriend.
Segments
- Head to Head Setup [00:00:00] — Dale sets up the trivia contest for Schlotzsky’s for a year, with topics on famous TV Georges and Matt Damon movies.
- Steven Tyler’s Country Turn [00:01:00] — The hosts react to Steven Tyler’s new country single ‘Love is Your Name’ and the video featuring a young woman.
- Head to Head Game Begins [00:06:58] — Caller Jason plays against Bob in trivia about TV characters. Bob performs terribly and loses decisively.
- Dale’s Psychological Tests [00:16:05] — Dale discusses taking online psychological tests, including ones for borderline personality disorder and autism.
- Maine Fireworks Death [00:29:42] — Bob discusses a 22-year-old who died putting a firework on his head, and his mother’s call for training requirements.
- Broadway Phone Charger [00:33:38] — Dale shares a story about an audience member who ran onstage to charge his phone during a Broadway show.
- Steven Tyler and Musicals [00:42:05] — Discussion turns to whether the hosts would see George Takei’s musical about Japanese internment camps.
- Florida Baseball Bat Woman [00:49:14] — The hosts watch and react to news footage of a Florida woman chasing teenagers with a baseball bat and yelling racial slurs.
- Neighbor Problems [00:54:17] — Discussion of nightmare neighbors, including Bob’s ‘Midnight Basketball Association’ and condom wrappers in his yard.
- Should You Hit a Woman Back [00:58:58] — Sparked by Mike McCrae’s Facebook post, the hosts debate whether there’s ever justification for hitting a woman.
- CJ’s Latest Fight [01:00:56] — CJ describes another physical altercation with his ex-girlfriend involving an arm bar and half nelson.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [00:00:00] — Trivia game with caller Jason vs. Bob for Schlotzsky’s for a year. Topics: famous TV Georges and Matt Damon movies.
Callers
- Jason [00:07:36] — Head to Head trivia challenger Won Schlotzsky’s for a year by defeating Bob, who knew almost nothing about TV characters
- Justin (Cecil) (Montreal) (regular) [00:41:27] — Requested Dale do ‘Jesus through the smoke’ Dale declined, told him to identify himself as Cecil from now on
Quotes
A Lannister always pays his debts
Matt Bearden [00:08:28]
I found a psychological test. I’m scared of one of the tests I took
Dale Dudley [00:42:05]
Hey white college girls, if you call a black guy the n-word, maybe you deserve to get popped
Mike McCrae (via Dale) [00:58:14]