Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, July 30, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Changes
Dale discusses upcoming show format changes including the ‘Super Sweep’ – a planned 45-minute to one-hour uninterrupted talking segment. The hosts learn they must avoid dead air for ratings purposes. The segment becomes increasingly heated as Dale and Bob argue about email responsiveness and communication, with Dale feeling picked on despite being the one trying to keep the show organized. Carissa is dealing with her boyfriend Matt’s seriously ill dog.
Segments
- Show Open and Super Sweep Announcement [00:00:00] — Dale announces major format changes coming to the show, including the ‘Super Sweep’ – a long uninterrupted segment with no breaks. Management has instructed them to eliminate dead air for ratings purposes.
- Apology to Carissa’s Boyfriend [00:08:32] — Dale apologizes for not understanding that Carissa’s boyfriend Matt’s dog (not Stevie Nicks) is seriously ill and may need to be put down. Emotional moment as Carissa struggles with the situation.
- Daniel’s Meeting Update [00:14:13] — Daniel reports back from his meeting with management about his probation status. He’s vague about details but indicates things went well and he’s off probation.
- Bob’s Hawaii Vacation Story [00:17:32] — Bob recounts receiving a call during vacation in Kauai about losing a major insurance company account after saying ‘You didn’t get me this time’ during a spot disclaimer.
- Self-Help Book Discussion [00:29:13] — Dale discusses a self-help book he’s listening to about the ‘compound effect’ and various life improvement strategies, though he admits he hasn’t implemented any of it yet.
- Dale and Bob Email Argument [00:39:00] — Heated argument erupts when Bob accuses Dale of being up his butt, and Dale counters that Bob never responds to emails or texts. The fight escalates with both presenting evidence from their phones.
Quotes
Silence is not golden. Silence is going in the radio business.
Dale Dudley [00:05:38]
I stuffed all that down when I was 10 years old. Actual emotion around me makes me uncomfortable.
Bob Fonseca [00:12:00]
I bet you a dime to a dollar they have to hire somebody just to make me miserable.
Daniel Gallo [00:26:55]
Part 2: More Cobras
This segment primarily focuses on Dale riffing extensively about his experience shopping at an HEB in Leander, Texas, which he describes as horrifyingly lower-class compared to Austin. The show also discusses Amazon dash buttons, continued coverage of the Cecil the lion story and animal bigotry, and a second snake-related news story about a Kentucky church member who died from a rattlesnake bite during a religious snake-handling service. The hosts mock small-town culture throughout.
Segments
- Show opening and podcast promo [00:00:00] — Dale promotes the Cassidy Comic Love Labor Day podcast, the last live podcast before Christmas. He apologizes for streaming issues listeners have been experiencing.
- On-air fight discussion [00:01:16] — The hosts reference a fight they had during the show that streamers may have missed. Matt is accused of being the reason his parents divorced because he exacerbates conflicts.
- Amazon dash buttons [00:04:17] — The show discusses Amazon’s new dash buttons – WiFi-enabled buttons you stick around your house to instantly reorder products. Dale and Bob debate how lazy this makes people and what they’d want buttons for.
- Cecil the lion and animal bigotry [00:10:00] — Dale reads an article about why people are so upset about Cecil the lion’s death, discussing the concept of ‘animal bigotry’ – that people value charismatic animals over others and ignore most animal suffering.
- Houston cobra story [00:26:16] — The show plays a news report about a cobra found in luxury Houston lofts, mocking the reporter’s poor jokes comparing it to ‘Snakes on a Plane’ and questioning whether the snake photo is even real.
- Snake handling church death [00:30:01] — Dale discusses a Kentucky man who died from a rattlesnake bite during a snake-handling church service and refused medical treatment. The hosts express zero sympathy and mock the religious practice extensively.
- Leander HEB rant begins [00:39:43] — Dale launches into an extended rant about shopping at the new HEB in Leander, describing it as filled with overweight people on mobility scooters, people in inappropriate clothing, and an incontinence aisle as long as the dog food aisle.
- Small town radio fantasy [00:52:16] — Dale does an extended bit imagining himself working at a small-town radio station in Leander after being fired, complete with character voice and farm report references.
- ACL Festival tickets [00:56:26] — Dale promotes ACL Music Festival weekend two single-day passes, announcing headliners including Foo Fighters, Billy Idol, Drake, Deadmau5, Florence and the Machine, and The Decemberists, doing the announcements in his small-town radio voice.
Callers
- Colt [00:17:56] — Amazon dash buttons – said he’d want a beer button and condom button The hosts mock him for being on hold 6-7 minutes only to give generic answers without specific brands. Bob tells him to get off the phone.
Quotes
You get bit by a poisonous animal you shouldn’t have been handling, I have zero sympathy.
Dale Dudley [00:36:01]
It’s bad when I’m the best looking man in the building.
Dale Dudley [00:43:01]
You’re perfectly fine with somebody hunting down the dentist and killing him? Seriously?
Dale Dudley [00:15:01]
Part 3: Bachelors and Musicians
This part of the show features Austin Monthly editor Madeline discussing CJ Morgan’s profile in the magazine’s Bachelors & Bachelorettes issue, including how he was kicked out in 2013 for having a girlfriend but returned in 2015. The show transitions to musician Billy Harvey performing live songs from his new album ‘Dear Danger,’ including ‘Party House’ and ‘Guilty All the Time.’ The segment includes discussion of Trump attacking a lawyer who wanted to pump breast milk, commentary on racist Facebook comments about immigration, and various Austin music scene nostalgia.
Segments
- European Cruise and Live Event Promos [00:00:00] — Dale promotes the Paradise Vacation cruise to Europe and the upcoming Labor Fun Day live podcast event on September 3rd.
- Pictures from Leander HEB [00:01:22] — Dale shares photos sent by listener Jennifer H showing people shopping in Leander, validating his previous complaints about the HEB in far north Leander.
- Uber Driver Fired for Self-Defense [00:05:05] — Discussion of an Austin Uber driver who was fired for pulling a gun when attacked by drunk passengers in Pflugerville.
- Austin Monthly Editor Madeline Visits [00:07:11] — Madeline, Dale’s temporary editor while Aaron Quinn Kong is on maternity leave, comes in to discuss CJ Morgan’s bachelor profile.
- CJ’s Bachelor History [00:11:01] — Madeline explains how CJ was kicked out of the 2013 bachelors issue for having a girlfriend (‘Punchy’), then brought back for the 2015 edition featuring both bachelors and bachelorettes.
- Reading CJ’s Profile [00:16:12] — Dale reads CJ’s Austin Monthly bachelor profile aloud, including his political science background, radio work, charity involvement, and paralyzed dog Miles.
- Singles in the City Charity Event [00:19:02] — Madeline promotes the August 13th Singles in the City event at Fairmarket benefiting Dell Children’s, Andy Roddick Foundation, Austin Pets Alive, and others.
- Trump Attacks Breast Pumping Lawyer [00:23:25] — Dale plays audio of Donald Trump calling a lawyer ‘disgusting’ and ‘a vicious horrible person’ after she wanted to take a break during a deposition to pump breast milk.
- Racist Facebook Comments About Teacher [00:31:06] — Dale reads hateful Facebook comments about an Austin teacher honored at the White House for helping undocumented immigrants through deferred action.
- Billy Harvey Arrives [00:36:08] — Austin musician Billy Harvey comes in to perform and discuss his new album ‘Dear Danger’ and his move from LA to New York after becoming a father.
- Billy Harvey Performs ‘Party House’ [00:41:51] — Harvey performs his autobiographical song about growing up in a party house with his mother playing Ray Charles, Oak Ridge Boys, Bob Seger, and John Denver.
- Billy Harvey Performs ‘Guilty All the Time’ [00:53:01] — Harvey performs the Brian Wilson-influenced track about feeling perpetual guilt, which he dedicates to his ‘little bastard’ daughter.
- Wrapping Up and George Lopez Tickets [00:58:25] — Dale promotes Billy Harvey’s shows at Waterloo Records and Strange Brew, and gives away George Lopez tickets.
Guests
- Madeline (other) [00:07:11] — Austin Monthly editor temporarily replacing Aaron Quinn Kong who is on maternity leave; discussed CJ’s bachelor profile and the magazine’s bachelors/bachelorettes feature
- Billy Harvey (musician) [00:36:08] — Austin musician performing live to promote his album ‘Dear Danger’ and upcoming shows at Waterloo Records and Strange Brew
- CJ Morgan (other) [00:11:01] — KLBJ evening show host, featured as a bachelor in Austin Monthly; was kicked out in 2013 for having a girlfriend but returned in 2015
Callers
- Steve (from Livingston, East Texas) [00:06:24] — Called about barefoot people in grocery stores, mentioning ‘Walmart Feet’ from his hometown Brief call, hosts acknowledged the concept and connected it to the Walmart Jade Helm conspiracy
- unnamed (Austin) [00:31:06] — Mentioned seeing one Mexican homeless man with kids on 71 and Riverside, gave them a sandwich Brief supportive call during discussion of immigration and racism
Music
- Billy Harvey — Performed ‘Party House’ live, an autobiographical song about growing up with his mother playing Ray Charles, Oak Ridge Boys, Bob Seger, and John Denver
- Billy Harvey — Performed ‘Guilty All the Time’ live from his album ‘Dear Danger’, a Brian Wilson-influenced track he dedicated to his daughter
Quotes
He must just be messing with me because I’m new
Madeline [00:07:56]
No one’s reading your column anyway, so it can just go in as is
Bob Fonseca [00:09:29]
As a bachelor, you literally have one job, which is to be single
Madeline [00:12:32]
There’s times when you have to fake it, like when you get dumped an hour before you go on the air
CJ Morgan (from profile) [00:17:08]
Middle-aged Christian women seem to be the angriest of all the bigots out there
Bob Fonseca [00:23:03]