Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, August 28, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Drafts & Dogs
The Friday morning show opens with the hosts discussing their fantasy football draft from the night before, with Dale complaining about technical issues that ruined his picks and CJ getting inadvertently shortchanged. The hosts discuss upcoming guests, including actress Mary Lynn Rajskub (from ’24’) and musician Malford Milligan. Dale attempts to make Carissa cry by showing her an organ donation commercial featuring a dog, which succeeds. The segment also covers a court ruling allowing the University of Texas to move Confederate statues, with the Sons of Confederate Veterans losing their injunction attempt.
Segments
- Show Opening [00:00:02] — Bob delivers the show introduction, Dale discusses not wearing a hat and being on Periscope.
- Fantasy Football Draft Disaster [00:02:04] — Dale complains about technical problems during the previous night’s fantasy football draft that caused him to auto-draft poorly and accidentally shortchange CJ Morgan on his pick time.
- Friday Mood and Upcoming Guests [00:08:11] — The hosts acknowledge it’s Friday and discuss upcoming guests Mary Lynn Rajskub and Malford Milligan, with Dale concerned about re-approaching Rajskub after an awkward previous interview.
- Dale’s Marriage Paranoia [00:14:03] — Dale reveals that talking about his first marriage made him paranoid about his current marriage, joking he’s mentally ill.
- Anniversary Credit Debate [00:16:06] — Matt argues people should get credit for the years they dated before marriage as part of their anniversary count, leading to confusion and debate.
- Mary Lynn Rajskub Pronunciation [00:20:40] — The hosts practice pronouncing guest Mary Lynn Rajskub’s last name and Dale reveals Matt told him not to ask about ’24’ this time.
- Andy Griffith Show Discussion [00:23:00] — The hosts discuss The Andy Griffith Show, particularly the Juanita phone flirting scene, debating whether they stay current by referencing old shows.
- Confederate Statue Ruling [00:26:40] — Dale covers a judge’s ruling allowing UT to move Jefferson Davis statues, including reactions from the Sons of Confederate Veterans who filed an unsuccessful injunction.
- Carissa’s Coloring Caught [00:32:40] — Dale catches Carissa coloring despite her denial, comparing it to Richard Pryor’s ‘who are you gonna believe, me or your lying eyes’ bit.
- Making Carissa Cry [00:35:05] — Dale shows Carissa an organ donation commercial featuring a dog waiting for its owner who dies, successfully making her cry. The hosts joke about the production while Carissa shares memories of her deceased dog Potter.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:08:51] — Multiple references to the podcast, including selling special t-shirts Bob designed with animals stacked on each other, and mention of someone asking about expertise on a recent episode
Guests
- Mary Lynn Rajskub (comedian) [00:20:40] — Actress from ’24’ and Mr. Show scheduled to appear later in show; Dale was instructed by Matt not to ask about ’24’ after an awkward previous interview where Dale asked about her wealth
- Malford Milligan (musician) [00:22:09] — Blues singer with new band scheduled to perform; Dale warns he breaks microphones with his powerful voice
Quotes
Don’t drink and draft. It should be a no-refusal drink and draft weekend.
Dale Dudley [00:02:28]
I should have that asterisk when I do a radio show… why are you getting mad at somebody who’s been mentally confined?
Dale Dudley [00:14:47]
The only thing in my life is my dog.
Carissa Jade [00:24:04]
We’re sorry your relative was no longer a United States citizen and decided to take up arms against America.
Dale Dudley [00:28:40]
Part 2: The Blind Won’t Mind
The show opens with Dale and Matt mocking Carissa’s emotional reaction to a commercial. The main segment revolves around a news story of blind ACC students who allege an Austin apartment complex placed them in a filthy unit, believing they wouldn’t notice due to their disability. Dale then pivots to a Netflix documentary ‘Neurons to Nirvana’ about psychedelic research, launching an extended discussion about mushrooms, therapeutic drug use, and a major APD bust of a 30-pound mushroom grow operation. CJ joins as an expert, listeners flood the phones with mushroom stories, and Dale becomes increasingly frustrated that his serious point about pharmaceutical companies blocking psychedelic research is overshadowed by recreational anecdotes.
Segments
- Carissa Cries at Commercial [00:00:01] — Dale teases Carissa for crying during a commercial about a dog waiting outside a hospital. Discussion of dog emotions and training methods follows.
- Deep Thoughts with Carissa [00:02:34] — Carissa tries to share a ‘deep thought’ about cows with two legs and lean beef joke. Matt and Dale mock her throughout, culminating in Bob’s son Dylan calling to deliver a ‘your mom’ punchline.
- The Blind Won’t Mind [00:10:20] — News story about blind ACC students claiming Ballpark West apartments put them in filthy conditions, with management allegedly saying ‘they’re blind, they won’t notice.’ Hosts debate credibility of the accusation.
- Mark Cuban’s Hoverboard Lawsuit [00:15:52] — Dale discusses Mark Cuban suing knockoff hoverboard companies and mentions their failed Game Face investment.
- Neurons to Nirvana Documentary [00:21:49] — Dale passionately discusses Netflix documentary about psychedelic drug research for depression, PTSD, and end-of-life therapy, arguing pharmaceutical companies block beneficial research.
- APD Mushroom Bust [00:25:10] — News report on Austin police seizing 30 pounds of psychedelic mushrooms from a home near a daycare. Dale criticizes the war on drugs while CJ offers expertise.
- Listener Mushroom Stories [00:32:00] — Callers flood the phone lines with personal mushroom experiences. Dale becomes increasingly frustrated that his serious pharmaceutical point is lost to recreational anecdotes.
- Ed Clemens Pizza Story [00:38:00] — Dale admits to dosing former colleague Ed Clemens with mushrooms via pizza in 1989, resulting in Clemens searching for beer in bushes.
- Documentary Trailer Play [00:39:32] — They play the ‘Neurons to Nirvana’ trailer highlighting government resistance to psychedelic research and pharmaceutical industry influence.
- More Caller Stories [00:51:00] — Additional callers share stories, including one who claims he controlled his own bleeding while on mushrooms. Dale becomes exasperated at missing the therapeutic point.
Guests
- CJ Morgan (station staff) [00:25:17] — Appears to offer expert knowledge on psychedelic mushrooms during the drug discussion
Callers
- Dylan [00:05:23] — Called to deliver punchline to cow joke Completed Carissa’s joke with ‘two-legged cow is your mom,’ earning praise from Bob
- Marta (Dallas area) [00:32:36] — 1976 high school mushroom experiences at Dallas fair Continued laughing on the line so long that Matt joked about doing a read with her in background
- John [00:44:10] — DEA study showing mushroom users have better outlook on life Called from truck with loud air brake sounds, thanked and released
- Cody [00:45:01] — Correcting misinformation about strychnine in mushrooms Clarified that mushrooms don’t contain strychnine, only acid blotter might
- Mark (Harlingen (Rio Grande Valley)) [00:51:35] — Picking mushrooms from cattle pastures after rain Brief anecdote about grain-fed cattle farms, led to pricing discussion
- Jordan [00:52:33] — Sliced finger on Coke can while on mushrooms, claimed to control bleeding Dale became exasperated at the pointless rambling story, hung up frustrated
- Jeremy [00:51:19] — Called to say he tried drugs in college but nobody cares Quickly dismissed
- David [00:55:21] — Friend with Tourette’s syndrome story Extreme background noise made call unlistenable, hung up before story completed
Quotes
Your Honor, I rest my case.
Matt Bearden [00:04:44]
They thought because we were blind we wouldn’t notice.
Dale Dudley [00:11:23]
If these mushrooms get out, we’ll have people listening to Pink Floyd.
Matt Bearden [00:27:04]
They won’t fund research because the research will make them look like idiots.
Dale Dudley [00:40:05]
You guys just done more damage talking about overdosing and being stupid.
Dale Dudley [00:54:17]
Part 3: Mary Lynn
Part 3 of the 2015-08-28 show features a wide-ranging discussion about psychedelic drugs and their potential medical benefits, prompted by a Netflix documentary trailer. Comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe from ’24’) returns for a second in-studio visit, where Dale is characteristically nervous about her name and the hosts discuss her upcoming comedy shows. The segment concludes with longtime Austin musicians Malford Milligan, Dave Sealey, and Mark Procht promoting their new band Big Cat, including a rare full play of Storyville’s ‘Good Day for the Blues’ as a nostalgic tribute to Austin’s 1990s live music scene.
Segments
- Psychedelics Documentary Discussion [00:00:00] — The hosts discuss a Netflix documentary trailer about psychedelic drugs as medical treatments, sparking a debate about government research funding and the war on drugs. Dale becomes passionate about the medical potential of substances like psilocybin for depression.
- Mushroom Stories from Callers [00:05:03] — Multiple callers share their psychedelic mushroom experiences, including tales of strychnine myths, controlling bleeding with your mind, and various misadventures. The hosts grow frustrated with meandering stories.
- Mary Lynn Rajskub Returns [00:19:27] — Dale is extremely nervous about mispronouncing Mary Lynn Rajskub’s name again. They discuss her paralyzed dog, her career including ’24’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’, and her upcoming shows at Cap City Comedy Club.
- Periscope Experiment [00:32:00] — The cast experiments with Periscope during Mary Lynn’s visit, with Dale getting competitive about viewer counts and Mary Lynn joking about her social media presence.
- Big Cat Band Introduction [00:46:00] — Malford Milligan, Dave Sealey, and Mark Procht come in to promote their new band Big Cat, discussing the Austin music scene and upcoming Threadgill’s show.
- Good Day for the Blues [00:55:29] — Dale plays a full recording of Storyville’s ‘Good Day for the Blues’ with Malford Milligan singing, as a tribute to Austin’s 1990s music scene and the show’s history with live music.
- Nostalgia and Stevie Ray Vaughan [01:02:10] — After the song, the hosts reflect on Austin’s music history, the 25th anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s death, and how the city has changed over the decades.
- Austin City Flag Debate [01:10:00] — The show plays a news story about a graphic designer proposing a new Austin city flag, leading to jokes about what should be on it and general mockery of the non-issue.
Guests
- Mary Lynn Rajskub (comedian) [00:19:27] — Stand-up comedian and actress (Chloe from ’24’, Mr. Show) promoting her Cap City Comedy Club shows. Second appearance; Dale was nervous about her name and whether she enjoyed her first visit.
- Malford Milligan (musician) [00:46:00] — Legendary Austin vocalist (Storyville, Archangels) promoting new band Big Cat and Threadgill’s show. Performed live and Dale played archival Storyville track.
- Dave Sealey (musician) [00:46:00] — Guitarist and Austin School of Music owner, member of Big Cat. Longtime friend of the show.
- Mark Procht (musician) [00:46:00] — Bassist from Storyville, member of Big Cat. Also promoting his photography book ‘Here Today Gone Tomorrow’ about Austin music history.
Callers
- John [00:05:03] — Called about DEA study on mushrooms showing better outlook on life Bob made fun of background noise (truck air brakes), brief call
- Cody [00:05:55] — Called to debunk strychnine in mushrooms myth Provided information but Dale remained skeptical based on his brother’s old claims
- Jordan [00:13:24] — Rambling story about cutting finger on a Coke can while on mushrooms and controlling his own bleeding Dale grew frustrated and essentially told him the call was pointless, hanging up on him
- Jeremy [00:12:07] — Wanted to tell a mushroom story Dale cut him off immediately, saying nobody cares about mushroom stories
- David [00:16:20] — Attempted to call but had too much background noise Call was abandoned due to audio quality issues
- Mark [01:08:55] — Thanked them for playing ‘Good Day for the Blues’, said it brought back memories and gave him chills Brief positive call about the music
- Stewie [01:09:07] — 22-year-old listener saying the Storyville song gave him ‘heebie jeebies’ in a good way Dale recommended he download Storyville and Archangels albums
Music
- Big Cat — Performed ‘From Now On (All Your Sins Are Your Own)’ live in studio. New band featuring Malford Milligan, Dave Sealey, Roscoe Beck, Les Fisher, and Stefano Intellisano.
- Storyville — Dale played the full studio recording of ‘Good Day for the Blues’ (written by David Grissom) as a tribute to 1990s Austin music scene. Rare instance of playing a full record on the show.
Quotes
The government won’t fund research because the research will make them look like idiots
Dale Dudley [00:02:38]
I had the worst time of my life, that’s why I came back
Mary Lynn Rajskub [00:19:41]
This song epitomizes what our show was and what the radio station was back in the 90s
Dale Dudley [01:02:11]