Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, August 14, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Needs a Little Less Cowbell
The show opens with Dale announcing mysterious upcoming show news (one great, one good, one scary), then gets derailed by birthday gifts from Daniel – cowbells that become the focus of extended debate. The hosts discuss the Urban Cowboy TV series being shot in Austin with a Mexican lead character (not the original story), Dale’s dinner observations in Leander, and eventually spiral into an extended discussion of ‘wimpy’ music like Michael Bublé, James Blunt, and Jason Mraz that Dale secretly loves but won’t fully admit to.
Segments
- Show open and birthday acknowledgments [00:00:03] — Bob reads the show intro. Dale teases big announcements coming next week – one great for most people, one good, one scary. They say goodbye to intern Tanner.
- Dale’s personal struggles [00:02:00] — Dale complains about missing his wife, having zits, and dealing with a sugar ant infestation at home. The group discusses ant control methods.
- Urban Cowboy TV series announcement [00:07:00] — Discussion of the new Urban Cowboy TV series being shot in Austin with a Mexican immigrant as the lead character (replacing Travolta’s role). Matt reads the premise and Dale worries about not getting cast.
- Dinner conversation in Leander [00:12:00] — Dale describes overhearing a conversation at dinner involving a retired cop discussing Obama and the antichrist – reminiscent of conversations with his deceased relatives.
- Daniel’s birthday gifts – the cowbells [00:15:00] — Daniel gives Dale and Bob large decorative bells as belated birthday gifts. Extended discussion about whether the bells are too loud, Matt’s ownership of the bell bit, and whether Daniel is stealing Matt’s signature.
- Ed Clements outfit shoot [00:21:00] — Brief discussion about Bob sourcing an Ed Clements outfit for an upcoming photo shoot.
- Dale’s soft musical tastes [00:23:00] — Dale admits to loving Michael Bublé’s ‘Home’ and how it makes him think of his family. Bob mocks him for listening to ‘Sinatra light’ instead of the real thing.
- Pre-Burning Man party photos [00:27:00] — Dale shares photos his rich British friend sent from a Thursday night pre-Burning Man party, contrasting it with his own domestic life photo.
- James Blunt deep dive [00:31:00] — Extended discussion of James Blunt songs, particularly ‘Goodbye My Lover’ and ‘You’re Beautiful.’ Bob admits to bringing the album into the studio years ago. Discussion of men taking breakups harder than women.
- High school reunion aging [00:40:00] — Matt discusses not recognizing people from his high school reunion photos, leading to discussion about whether they look their age.
- Jason Mraz and tender moments [00:42:00] — Dale plays Jason Mraz’s ‘I Won’t Give Up’ and admits it makes him emotional thinking about his wife and how much of a ‘dick’ he’s been to her. Brief discussion of Jack Johnson’s repetitive sound.
Music
- Michael Bublé — Dale discusses loving the song ‘Home’ and its emotional connection to missing family
- James Blunt — Extended discussion and playing of ‘Goodbye My Lover’ and ‘You’re Beautiful’ – Bob admits bringing album to studio
- Jason Mraz — Dale plays ‘I Won’t Give Up’ and admits it makes him emotional about his marriage
Quotes
There very well could be a Dale Dudley blood bath this fall
Dale Dudley [00:06:00]
I thought that conversation was a part of the past
Dale Dudley [00:12:00]
That’s what a billion dollars looks like right there – a Thursday night
Dale Dudley [00:27:00]
I think about what a dick I’ve been to her
Dale Dudley [00:42:00]
Part 2: Respect Your Elders
Dale does a ‘mini God Squad’ segment featuring clips of televangelists Pat Robertson, Jim Bakker, and Glenn Beck, including Robertson condemning homosexuality, Bakker selling survival food (including a 6-gallon bucket of potato soup), and Beck planning his ‘Third Great Awakening’ event. The segment then shifts to Dale recounting overhearing a retired cop at a Cedar Park restaurant making racist claims about DNA and intelligence, calling blacks ‘the least intelligent race’ and saying ‘the Jews turned their back on Christ.’ Dale and Matt then do extended characters mocking bigoted elderly people, complete with offensive dialect. The show also promotes the September 3rd sideshow and the European cruise.
Segments
- Show opening and promos [00:00:00] — Dale promotes the September 3rd sideshow at Cap City Comedy Club and the European cruise. Fish Head Tim is in studio as audience of one.
- Mini God Squad begins [00:02:08] — Dale introduces a collection of televangelist clips, mentioning he’s been holding onto them for five days and expressing frustration about bosses worrying if he’d ‘be himself’ doing something for another entity.
- Pat Robertson – keep grandkids from atheist dad [00:03:51] — Robertson advises a grandmother to get her grandson away from his atheist father and into vacation Bible school and ‘superbook.’
- Jim Bakker selling survivalist food [00:08:15] — The hosts watch clips of Jim Bakker selling a $600 year supply of ‘tasty foods’ and a $160 six-gallon bucket of creamy potato soup, comparing him to Alex Jones.
- Glenn Beck transgender bathroom threat [00:14:32] — Discussion of Glenn Beck threatening to show up with listeners at Keller School District in Dallas over transgender bathroom policy. Carissa defends Beck as ‘middle of the road,’ leading to an argument.
- Glenn Beck’s Third Great Awakening [00:16:45] — Beck announces an August 28th event he claims will be the ‘third great awakening’ of America, following the American Revolution and the abolition of slavery.
- Pat Robertson on homosexuality [00:19:24] — Robertson calls homosexuality an ‘abomination’ and says no homosexual will enter the kingdom of heaven, advising someone to leave a church with an openly gay pastor.
- Skiing discussion [00:23:43] — Daniel mentions wanting to go skiing, leading to extended conversation about learning to ski, snowboarding, and Dale’s disastrous first skiing experience.
- Austin City Council meeting incident – EXCLUSIVE [00:30:33] — The show plays audio of Carlos Leon accusing Mayor Steve Adler of touching his lower back at a Cap Metro meeting, calling it a ‘sick flirtatious touch’ and threatening to use force if touched again.
- Jefferson Davis statue removal [00:37:33] — Brief mention of the Jefferson Davis statue being moved off UT campus, with the hosts showing little interest.
- Cedar Park restaurant racist conversation [00:38:27] — Dale recounts overhearing a 70-year-old retired cop at a steakhouse claim he read an article saying ‘the black race was the least intelligent’ based on DNA, and that ‘the Jews turned their back on Jesus.’
- Extended elderly bigot characters [00:50:12] — Dale and Matt perform extended character comedy as two elderly women (‘Nadine and Darlene’) making casually racist and homophobic comments with long pauses, mocking the people Dale overheard.
Recurring Bits
- God Squad [00:02:08] — Dale does a ‘mini God Squad’ featuring Pat Robertson, Jim Bakker, and Glenn Beck clips
- The Sideshow [00:00:06] — Dale promotes the September 3rd live sideshow at Cap City Comedy Club
- Audience of One [00:01:11] — Fish Head Tim is mentioned as being in studio as the audience of one, having lost 100 pounds
Callers
- Carlos Leon (Austin, Texas) [00:30:43] — Accused Mayor Steve Adler of inappropriate touching at a Cap Metro board meeting, claiming Adler put his hand on his lower back in a ‘sick flirtatious touch’ and threatening to use force if touched again The audio became an exclusive for the show – Tracy Schultz found it and no TV stations had covered it. The hosts were amazed by the content and Dale praised Tracy for the find.
Quotes
You’re not gonna be yourself are you? It’s been in my head for 24 hours
Dale Dudley [00:02:43]
Keep your hands to yourself mayor Adler
Carlos Leon [00:34:33]
The black race was the least intelligent… but the Jews turned their back on Jesus
Unknown restaurant patron [00:41:48]
I despise human beings who won’t look at what they’ve been taught and investigate
Dale Dudley [00:45:42]
I had sympathy for all the people he’s arrested of color over the years
Dale Dudley [00:47:09]
Part 3: Erik Griffin
The final part of the August 14, 2015 show features comedian Erik Griffin in-studio as guest. Griffin discusses his viral Neil deGrasse Tyson impression, his role as Montez on ‘Workaholics’, never drinking alcohol, and his unusual path into comedy. The show wraps with the recurring ‘Dale Was Wrong’ bit where listeners submit corrections from the week. Erik plugs his upcoming shows at Cap City Comedy Club.
Segments
- Show opening and promos [00:00:00] — Dale promotes the Sideshow podcast, European cruise, and introduces Erik Griffin.
- Erik Griffin’s Neil deGrasse Tyson impression [00:00:45] — Discussion of Erik’s viral ‘Cosmos on Weed’ video where he impersonates Neil deGrasse Tyson, including playing clips from the video.
- Marijuana discussion [00:02:55] — Dale talks about trying marijuana in Colorado; conversation about weed culture and legalization.
- Erik’s non-drinking lifestyle [00:04:55] — Erik explains he’s never been drunk and has always chosen to stay in control, leading to discussion of comics’ road lifestyle.
- Erik’s background and family [00:11:37] — Erik discusses growing up in LA, his mom moving to Spain, and never meeting his biological father.
- Loneliness of stand-up life [00:16:37] — Erik shares story about watching CNN special on depressed comedians while alone in El Paso hotel room.
- Bob’s age guessing game [00:18:31] — Erik guesses Bob’s age; discussion of weight loss making Bob look older.
- Ovipositor sex toy discussion [00:23:51] — Extended discussion of alien egg-laying sex toys made from gelatin, complete with instructional video viewing.
- Celebrity party stories [00:39:52] — Erik talks about attending Justin Bieber’s 21st birthday party and celebrity wealth.
- Lottery winners and money management [00:48:17] — Discussion of how lottery winners and athletes go broke; debate about Dale’s hypothetical party spending.
- Fat acceptance debate [00:54:22] — Erik argues against ‘fat acceptance’ movement, saying health is more important than feeling beautiful.
- Dale Was Wrong bit [00:55:18] — The show’s recurring Friday segment where listeners submit corrections to things the hosts said wrong during the week.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:00:09] — Dale promotes free episodes on iTunes and 30-day trial at dudleyandbobland.com
- Dale Was Wrong [00:55:18] — Friday corrections segment with multiple listener submissions about mistakes from the week, including backslash vs. slash, Noids vs. Minions, and various factual errors
Guests
- Erik Griffin (comedian) [00:00:38] — Stand-up comedian performing at Cap City Comedy Club, known for playing Montez on ‘Workaholics’ and viral Neil deGrasse Tyson impression
Text Line
- [00:55:18] Multiple texts submitted for ‘Dale Was Wrong’ bit correcting various errors from the week — read by Dale Dudley Became the Friday recurring segment with corrections about web addresses, movie references, Netflix features, and other mistakes
Quotes
My wife and i are getting a divorce now because it’s no longer traditional
Dale Dudley [00:03:33]
People give a crack whore more respect than someone who doesn’t drink
Erik Griffin [00:05:43]
If Apple made the world on the eighth day, people would be like ‘oh wow, did Apple make that?’
Erik Griffin [00:24:06]
Just because somebody likes fat girls doesn’t mean it’s okay to be fat
Erik Griffin [00:54:28]