Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, August 26, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Deal for Daniel
The show opens with Dale discussing various topics including a caption contest on Facebook featuring Carissa, introducing a new segment called ‘Dr. Carissa and Professor Daniel’ where listeners can call with questions, and announcing a live podcast event. A significant portion is devoted to a $365-per-year burger deal Daniel could buy, with hosts debating whether he’d use it. The show also covers the death of Dr. Red Duke, a medical TV personality, and a disturbing story about a stolen body from a San Antonio funeral home. Tension builds as Dale pressures Carissa about smoking, leading to her expressing anxiety and stress.
Segments
- Show Open and Caption Contest Setup [00:00:01] — Show introduction and Dale announces a Facebook caption contest featuring a photo of Carissa with Billy Idol tickets as the prize.
- Dr. Carissa and Professor Daniel Announcement [00:03:54] — Dale introduces a new segment where listeners can call in with medical/emotional questions for Carissa or knowledge/geography questions for Daniel.
- Live Podcast and Halloween War Discussion [00:05:21] — Dale discusses ticket sales for their live podcast event and announces he’ll be covering ‘the war on Halloween’ like Fox News covers culture wars.
- Dr. Red Duke Death [00:11:59] — Dale announces the death of Dr. Red Duke at age 82, a Houston trauma surgeon and TV medical personality who was in the ER with JFK.
- Deal for Daniel: $365 Burger Pass [00:17:42] — Dale presents Daniel with a Living Social deal for daily burgers at Cowabunga for a year. The crew debates whether Daniel would actually use it given his recent health focus.
- Stolen Body Story from San Antonio [00:30:00] — Bob tells a disturbing story about a young woman’s body stolen from a funeral home in San Antonio, including theories about who might have taken it.
- Smoke-Free Text Promo and Smoking Discussion [00:36:56] — An LA Lloyd promo for smoking cessation leads to Dale confronting Carissa about her smoking habit.
- Carissa’s Anxiety and Tension [00:40:02] — Carissa reveals she’s been experiencing chest tightening and anxiety all week, leading to a tense moment as Dale minimizes her concerns while she defends herself.
Quotes
I’m getting really tired of the war on Halloween. It’s coming from the left.
Dale Dudley [00:05:41]
What’s happened with the characters on the show is they try to become something different than what they are.
Dale Dudley [00:20:55]
I don’t understand why you would still continue to do the most damaging thing to your body.
Dale Dudley [00:38:48]
Part 2: War on Halloween
Dale launches ‘War on Halloween’ segment, ranting about politically correct Halloween costume controversies including a Cecil the lion dentist costume and a Caitlyn Jenner costume. The show also covers marijuana legalization after discussing an Oregon wedding with a ‘weed tent,’ tackles Austin news including County Line on the Lake’s noise complaint battle, and ends with coverage of protesters picketing an Arabic language immersion school in Houston. A breaking news alert about journalists shot in Virginia briefly interrupts the show.
Segments
- Live podcast promo [00:00:10] — Dale promotes their upcoming live podcast at Cap City Comedy Club on Labor Day weekend, mentioning tickets are running low with about 25-30 pairs remaining.
- Daniel’s Canada trip planning [00:00:45] — Discussion of Daniel’s upcoming trip to Canada with activities like kayaking and hiking. Confusion about whether Daniel’s family members are attending.
- Bob’s gift cards [00:03:01] — Daniel notices Bob has gift cards (apparently expired ones left by CJ as a joke), leading to discussion of Bob’s generosity to friends.
- Oregon wedding with weed tent [00:04:32] — Story about a Washington State wedding that featured a marijuana tent with 13 different strains, a ‘budtender,’ and glass one-hitters as party favors. Dale uses this to launch into legalization rant.
- Marijuana legalization rant [00:08:00] — Dale argues passionately for marijuana legalization, criticizing Texas laws and comparing marijuana favorably to alcohol. Announces plans to open ‘Face Weed’ when it becomes legal in Texas.
- Drunk driving and TABC criticism [00:11:30] — Dale rants about Austin’s drunk driving deaths, TABC enforcement, and suggests every car should have breathalyzer ignition locks. Criticizes bartender liability laws.
- Sam calls about marijuana [00:14:34] — Caller Sam discusses Prohibition history and alcohol as gateway drug. Asks about Austin’s marijuana enforcement policy.
- Bible and marijuana discussion [00:16:49] — Matt and Dale joke about marijuana in the Bible, reading Genesis verses about ‘herb bearing seed.’ Discussion becomes comedic interpretation of Biblical references.
- Carissa caption contest [00:21:04] — Bob took a sneaky photo of Carissa that’s now a caption contest for Billy Idol tickets. Carissa is annoyed that everyone always says she stinks.
- Dollar Shave Club discussion [00:21:32] — Matt discusses Dollar Shave Club products including ‘One Wipe Charlies’ (peppermint-scented wipes). Dale complains about expensive razor blade prices at Walgreens.
- Dale’s dog problems [00:29:40] — Dale complains about his dachshunds pooping in the new house, one dog eating the other’s feces, and their rotted teeth causing terrible breath.
- War on Halloween – intro [00:30:20] — Dale introduces new recurring segment about politically correct Halloween costume controversies, positioning it as pushback against ‘entitled millennials.’
- Cecil the lion dentist costume [00:30:41] — Discussion of outrage over a lion killer dentist Halloween costume referencing Dr. Walter Palmer who killed Cecil the lion. Costume sells for $59.99.
- Caitlyn Jenner costume controversy [00:32:57] — Outrage over ‘Call Me Caitlyn’ Halloween costume. Dale argues it’s just a costume and criticizes sensitivity. Discussion of men dressing as women for Halloween.
- Fantasy football draft discussion [00:37:02] — Brief tangent about their fantasy league draft tomorrow night. Dale seeking advice on who to pick: Dez Bryant, Jamal Charles, or Odell Beckham Jr.
- ‘Long in the tooth’ explanation [00:38:12] — Daniel doesn’t know what ‘long in the tooth’ means. Setup for upcoming Dr. Carissa and Professor Daniel segment.
- 80s new wave music discussion [00:39:00] — Playing Spandau Ballet’s ‘True’ leads to discussion of 1980s androgynous music and Dale reminiscing about clubs and making out in sixth grade.
- Breaking news – journalists shot [00:41:33] — Bob’s wife texts urgent breaking news: reporter and photographer shot to death during live interview in Virginia. Show tone shifts briefly, then continues.
- Culture Club and Boy George [00:43:00] — Playing ‘Karma Chameleon,’ discussion of Boy George being ahead of his time, his relationship with the drummer, and Dale listening to the album while walking through a cemetery after being dumped.
- County Line on the Lake zoning battle [00:46:36] — Austin zoning commission approved compromise allowing County Line’s patio but prohibiting outdoor amplified sound due to neighbor complaints. Dale sides with the 40-year-old restaurant over new residents.
- Houston Arabic school protest [00:52:58] — Coverage of protesters picketing children on first day of Arabic language immersion school in Houston. Dale criticizes protesters and argues learning multiple languages benefits children.
- Dr. Carissa and Professor Daniel promo [00:57:35] — Dale announces upcoming segment where listeners can call with factual questions for Daniel and Carissa to answer. Serious inquiries only.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:00:10] — Live podcast at Cap City Comedy Club promoted, nearly sold out
- War on Halloween [00:30:20] — New recurring segment introduced criticizing politically correct costume controversies
Callers
- Sam [00:14:34] — Marijuana legalization, Prohibition history, alcohol as gateway drug Dale cut him off for giving unnecessary history lesson, but agreed with his points about alcohol
- Rigger [00:20:30] — Offered to ‘spark up a big old fatty’ when marijuana becomes legal in Texas Brief supportive call about marijuana legalization
Text Line
- [00:41:33] Bob’s wife urgently texted him to turn on CNN for breaking news about journalists being shot — read by Matt Bearden Briefly shifted show tone as they discussed the Virginia shooting, then resumed regular programming
Music
- Spandau Ballet — Played ‘True’ and discussed the band
- Culture Club — Played ‘Karma Chameleon,’ discussion of Boy George
Quotes
If you’re a cop busting people for pot, you should be ashamed of yourself.
Dale Dudley [00:05:05]
Why is a human being going to jail? Why is it a law?
Dale Dudley [00:12:27]
TABC is not about saving lives. It’s about getting people into the system.
Dale Dudley [00:13:28]
There’s no war on Christmas. There’s a war on Halloween.
Dale Dudley [00:30:52]
We have wars being waged and you’re worried about somebody dressing up as a woman.
Dale Dudley [00:34:26]
Part 3: Professor Daniel and Dr. Carissa
Transcript analysis pending.