Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, August 18, 2015
This Show
Part 1: The Right Side
The show opens with banter about Pink Floyd, Bob’s past mushroom experience at a Pink Floyd concert, and Dale’s dating history. The hosts then spend most of the segment playing and discussing 1980s songs from YouTube’s ‘right side’ playlist, including tracks from The Cars, Mike and the Mechanics, Mark Cohn, and Bruce Springsteen. The segment includes discussions about Dale’s upcoming cruise, flight upgrades, and steaks. It ends with a callback to yesterday’s argument about Cowboy Troy being in the station’s music rotation.
Segments
- Show open and Pink Floyd discussion [00:00:01] — Dale comments on Bob’s Vail shirt looking like a Pink Floyd shirt. Bob reveals he took mushrooms at a Pink Floyd concert, surprising Dale who had never heard this story before.
- Don Kurtz cruise update [00:08:13] — Dale mentions talking to Don Kurtz about the upcoming cruise. They discuss trying to get Ricky Williams and Meg Turney on the cruise, and Dale expresses frustration about airline upgrade availability.
- Tim Tebow touchdown discussion [00:12:34] — Bob asks about Tim Tebow scoring a touchdown in a preseason game. Dale and the crew debate Tebow’s NFL viability and religious faith.
- The Right Side music segment begins [00:19:33] — The hosts begin playing 1980s songs from YouTube’s ‘right side’ playlist, starting with Cutting Crew’s ‘I Just Died in Your Arms’ stuck in Matt’s head.
- Depressing 1980s ballads [00:26:00] — The segment shifts from upbeat 80s pop to emotional ballads including Mike and the Mechanics’ ‘The Living Years’ (about a father dying), Mark Cohn’s ‘Walking in Memphis’, and Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Streets of Philadelphia’.
- Steakgate update and Cowboy Troy debate callback [00:38:46] — Dale updates on the steak distribution situation – only four steaks were left. The show ends with a callback to yesterday’s argument with Daniel about whether Cowboy Troy’s University of Texas song was in the station’s rotation.
Music
- Cutting Crew – ‘I Just Died in Your Arms’ — discussed as Matt’s earworm
- The Romantics – ‘Talking in Your Sleep’ — played from right side playlist, mentioned they performed live in studio about three years ago
- Crowded House — discussed story about Dale and Bob introducing them at Austin Opry House, one of the Finn brothers allegedly told them to hurry up
- Cyndi Lauper – ‘Time After Time’ — Dale played this after a breakup, says most people won’t admit this song gets to them
- Toto – ‘Africa’ — Dale heard it driving in this morning, played at top volume
- The Cars – ‘Drive’ — described as a brooding sad song about taking care of a mentally ill girl, Benjamin Orr mentioned as deceased
- John Waite – ‘Missing You’ — John Waite from The Babies, this was his solo breakout
- Mike and the Mechanics – ‘The Living Years’ — Paul Carrick from Squeeze on vocals, song about his father dying, affected Dale when his father passed in 1990
- Mark Cohn – ‘Walking in Memphis’ — Matt’s wife admitted she thinks Mark Cohn and Bruce Hornsby are great artists
- Bruce Springsteen – ‘Streets of Philadelphia’ — Academy Award-winning song from AIDS movie, described as most depressing song ever
- Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ — Dale realized how obese he was in Hawaii, Iz died of morbid obesity
- Susan Boyle – ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ — Dale cried when he first watched this, Matt mentions she turned out to be a diva
Quotes
I don’t like you guys today and I’m in a good mood.
Dale Dudley [00:02:52]
I grew up poor around rich kids who got new BMWs. I have a broken brain.
Dale Dudley [00:09:38]
I wish I was religiously delusional. Life would be a lot easier.
Dale Dudley [00:14:20]
If he just died in her arms, how can he sing a song?
Dale Dudley [00:18:06]
Part 2: Heat House
The show discusses various topics including a McDonald’s worker in Taiwan who became famous, a dump truck hitting a bridge caught on video, and Daniel’s questions about dump truck sideboards. The main focus shifts to a serious story about an unlicensed assisted living facility called ‘God’s Blessings’ in Austin and Belton, where residents were kept in deplorable conditions without air conditioning. Dale rants about Pat Robertson’s hypocrisy on biblical interpretation and discusses Trump’s presidential campaign polling numbers.
Segments
- Show Promos and Birthday Recap [00:00:00] — Dale promotes upcoming events including the live podcast at Cap City Comedy Club and mentions his birthday weekend. Discussion of garage floor sponsor.
- Taiwanese McDonald’s Goddess [00:01:34] — Discussion of a viral Taiwanese McDonald’s worker who became famous and launched a modeling career. Daniel’s wife is Taiwanese, which prompts the conversation.
- K-pop Video Wormhole [00:03:16] — The show goes down a ‘wormhole’ watching Korean pop music videos, particularly HyunA. Carissa expresses frustration with the focus on attractive women.
- Dump Truck Hits Bridge [00:08:29] — Video discussion of a dump truck with its bed raised hitting a bridge overpass. Comparison to Johnny Walker’s antenna incident at the station.
- Daniel’s Dump Truck Question [00:11:09] — Daniel asks about the wooden ‘brims’ (sideboards) on dump trucks. Multiple callers explain they protect the metal from front loader impacts and can be easily replaced.
- Telephone Pole Corrosion Discussion [00:14:31] — Side discussion about the black coating on telephone poles to prevent corrosion from urine and water damage.
- Tracy Schultz Show Prep Criticism [00:18:01] — Dale criticizes show prep suggesting they talk about actress Maureen O’Hara’s 95th birthday, then shares Japanese tire rolling video instead.
- Physics with Carissa [00:20:26] — Carissa struggles to understand how a tire stays upright while rolling. The hosts explain gyroscopic effect, leading to a debate about motorcycle physics.
- Tattletale Lights in Leander [00:26:00] — Dale reports on Leander Police installing white indicator lights that help officers see when drivers run red lights.
- Heat House Investigation [00:26:55] — Major segment on Renee Segura’s unlicensed assisted living facilities ‘God’s Blessings’ in Belton and Austin, where residents were kept in deplorable conditions without air conditioning. News clips describe abuse, neglect, sexual assault allegations, and residents being locked in.
- Pat Robertson Hypocrisy [00:39:44] — Dale plays clips of Pat Robertson denying knowledge of Leviticus rules about menstruation while using other Leviticus passages to condemn homosexuality. Robertson also claims to have healed thousands through his TV show.
- Political Rant: Abortion and Trump [00:48:55] — Dale criticizes Mike Huckabee for opposing abortion even for a 10-year-old rape victim. Discussion of Trump’s 25% polling numbers and whether he’ll actually stay in the race.
- Ag Commissioner Facebook Post [00:52:00] — Dale supports Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller’s refusal to apologize for a staffer’s Facebook post about nuking the Muslim world, arguing against political correctness leading to job loss.
Callers
- Daniel [00:13:54] — Dump truck wooden sideboards – explained they protect the metal from loader impacts Successfully answered Daniel Gallo’s question about dump truck construction
- Mike [00:15:48] — Dump truck sideboards – former dump truck driver confirming the protective purpose Provided redundant but confirmatory information
- Tony [00:16:13] — Wished Dale happy birthday and confirmed sideboards answer Brief call, no new information added
- Bob [00:16:31] — Explained creosote treatment on electric poles to prevent rot and corrosion Answered the pole coating question but hosts used it as a joke opportunity
- Carlos (Austin) [00:36:55] — First-time caller upset about the assisted living facility abuse story, emphasizing need to check on elderly relatives Emotional call highlighting the seriousness of the abuse case, noted it was his first call to the show despite listening since Austin High School days
- Brandon [00:39:19] — Joked that Dale’s kids, not Amanda, will decide his end-of-life care Dale insulted his voice in response to the dark humor
- Carrie [00:54:28] — Questioned whether Trump would really take the nomination due to financial conflicts Brief discussion about blind trusts and Trump’s motivations
Quotes
The government has said all men now will be attracted to women not because of their looks.
Dale Dudley [00:05:48]
How can anything with no air conditioning even exist in this city?
Dale Dudley [00:27:08]
You’ll put a pillow over my head. I don’t know what that young woman’s gonna do when I’m invalid.
Dale Dudley [00:33:45]
Can you believe in this day and age we take anything in that book seriously?
Dale Dudley [00:42:24]
Part 3: When Your Breakup Doesn’t Take
The show features beekeeper Walter Schumacher in a ‘People of the Neighborhood’ segment discussing bee behavior, El Niño weather patterns, and a controversial Kentucky high school dress code policy where a girl was sent home for showing her collarbone. Daniel and Carissa prank an Arkansas radio station by submitting fake birthday names. The segment also reveals Daniel recently learned how to properly swim and Carissa’s boyfriend told her he tried to break up with her in the past but it ‘didn’t take.’
Segments
- Opening / Birthday Prank Setup [00:00:03] — Dale asks listeners on Facebook where they’re listening from, mentions cousin Jeremy at Dell and Vince Castillo’s KLBJ-decorated cubicle. Daniel and Carissa tease a prank they recorded.
- Arkansas Radio Birthday Prank [00:02:45] — Daniel and Carissa play audio of an Arkansas radio station reading fake birthday wishes they submitted, including ‘Cooper Dudley,’ ‘Bob Martinelli,’ ‘Clint Horace,’ ‘Lou Scott,’ and ‘Willie Fisterbotton.’ The hosts are delighted by the prank.
- People of the Neighborhood – Walter Schumacher [00:07:37] — Beekeeper Walter Schumacher discusses bee behavior during Texas heat (‘dearth’), bee stings, the Holiday Inn rooftop hive rescue, and his products at Central Market. He explains bees are starving and frantically seeking water and salt from human sweat.
- Collarbone Dress Code Controversy [00:23:45] — Discussion of Kentucky high school girl sent home for showing her collarbone. The hosts play audio of the principal saying it’s ‘always’ the girls’ fault and they’re ‘asking for it’ by what they wear. The segment includes debate about sexual harassment, dress codes, and male responsibility.
- El Niño Weather Predictions [00:39:33] — Dale reads article about a potentially record-breaking ‘Godzilla El Niño’ that could bring severe winter storms to California and flash floods to Texas. Carissa admits she’s fascinated by disaster weather, leading to discussion of her love of drama.
- Carissa’s Breakup That Didn’t Take [00:45:17] — Carissa reveals her boyfriend told her he tried to break up with her in the past but she ‘didn’t let him’ and it ‘didn’t take.’ She doesn’t remember when this happened, suspects it was before she quit drinking.
- Smoking and Self-Destruction Debate [00:48:49] — Extended debate about Carissa’s continued smoking despite quitting drinking. The hosts push back on her deflections and excuses, comparing her willingness to fix other life issues versus smoking.
- Daniel Doesn’t Know How to Swim [00:52:59] — Daniel reveals he just recently learned proper swimming technique from his wife, though he can stay afloat. He recalls saving someone while drunk but admits he never learned formal strokes. Dale offers to pay for Daniel and his wife to go ziplining in Vancouver.
Recurring Bits
- People of the Neighborhood [00:07:37] — Walter Schumacher, beekeeper and founder of Central Texas Bee Rescue
Guests
- Walter Schumacher (expert) [00:07:37] — Beekeeper, founder of Central Texas Bee Rescue and honeybeekind.com, discussed bee behavior, rescue operations, and commercial beekeeping. PR represented by Ronald Levita, potentially getting reality show.
Callers
- Brandon [00:36:35] — Claimed the collarbone controversy is about fat-shaming, not sexualization Dale hung up on him immediately, calling it his second useless call of the day
- Deb [00:46:48] — Called about Carissa’s boyfriend trying to break up with her Brief acknowledgment that the topic was interesting, then moved on
- Joe/Fred [00:47:11] — Suggested Carissa’s fascination with disaster is because she wants to die Dale reframed it as Carissa’s love of drama rather than death wish
Quotes
Bert’s dead. Long live the bees.
Walter Schumacher [00:20:34]
It sounds like they’re asking for it, which is…
Kentucky Principal (audio) [00:28:06]
He tried to break up with me and I didn’t let him.
Carissa Jade [00:43:27]