Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Monday, August 31, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Wifi Makes Us Crazy!
Dale discusses his sister’s house flooding disaster while he was unable to help because he was drinking. The hosts debate WiFi health concerns after a French woman was awarded disability for alleged WiFi allergy. They cover a tragic crash at Arbor Walk where four people died after a car broke through a barrier. Dale shares stories about his nephew’s visit, his Uber driving, and getting jealous of Daniel Gallo’s Vancouver vacation on Periscope. The show includes banter about online arguments and Carissa performs cheerleading moves to prove she was on varsity.
Segments
- Show Open [00:00:02] — Standard show introduction with Dale hungover from Sunday night drinking.
- Casey Kasem Flashback and Uber Story [00:01:02] — Dale talks about listening to Casey Kasem summer of ’79 countdown while doing Uber rides, discussing ‘My Sharona’ and stuttering songs.
- Sister’s House Flooded [00:04:59] — Dale tells the story of his sister’s house flooding from a broken toilet pipe while she was picking up her nephew Richard from the airport. He admits he couldn’t help Friday night because he was drunk.
- Water Alarm Shark Tank Idea [00:16:56] — Dale proposes a ‘Hey It’s Wet’ product for Shark Tank after learning moisture alarms don’t really exist. Bob and Matt share their own flooding stories.
- French Woman’s WiFi Allergy [00:23:41] — Dale reads story about Marine Richard, a French woman awarded disability for alleged electromagnetic hypersensitivity from WiFi. She was a former radio producer.
- Mount McKinley Renamed Denali [00:27:02] — Obama announces renaming of Mount McKinley to Denali, its original Athabascan name. Dale predicts social media backlash.
- Jealousy Over Daniel’s Vancouver Trip [00:30:55] — Bob expresses jealousy watching Daniel Gallo’s Periscope streams from Vancouver vacation with Chuy’s family, showing them having fun without workplace stress.
- Fatal Arbor Walk Crash [00:34:42] — Discussion of tragic crash where car went through barrier at 360/Mopac T-intersection, killing four people. Dale rarely covers local accidents but this one stood out.
- Online Arguments Are Pointless [00:38:38] — Dale discusses how he’s learned to stop arguing with strangers online, referencing Houston cop shooting and racist comments.
- Podcast Promo and Cheerleading [00:40:04] — Brief promo for Thursday podcast at Cap City. Carissa proves she was a varsity cheerleader by performing jumps and cheers, impressing the hosts.
Callers
- Mike [00:21:14] — Called to inform them that water alarms already exist – ‘water bugs’ that tie into home alarm systems Killed Dale’s Shark Tank idea but provided useful information. Dale acknowledged the product exists but noted a local Austin company also makes an affordable version.
Quotes
I have an adult in me that has to deal with an irrational child
Dale Dudley [00:03:31]
Daddy, there’s honey flavored whiskey in there
Dale Dudley [00:04:31]
Who wants to get their feet wet with me?
Matt Bearden [00:19:14]
Arguing with people who may not ever read it is one of the biggest waste of time
Dale Dudley [00:39:42]
Part 2: Rushing for Blue Bell
This part of the show begins with Dale recounting his near-death experience choking on soy chips. The conversation shifts to Blue Bell ice cream returning to stores with HEB limiting purchases. The main segment focuses on Dale condemning the Peaceful Streets Project for calling a murdered Houston police officer a ‘pig’ on social media. The hosts also discuss middle management depression, play news bloopers, and spend considerable time on ZZ Top puns related to a LaGrange concert with parking restrictions.
Segments
- Opening and Weekend Check-in [00:00:00] — Dale opens the show, Bob mentions stepping on a nail and getting a tetanus shot. Dale begins his story about nearly dying.
- Dale’s Near-Death Soy Chip Experience [00:01:00] — Dale describes in detail how he nearly choked to death on salt and vinegar soy chips that formed a ball in his esophagus, causing him to panic and nearly call 911 again.
- Blue Bell Returns to HEB [00:07:59] — Discussion of Blue Bell ice cream returning to stores with HEB limiting purchases to four items per person. The hosts debate whether this is necessary and joke about the restriction.
- News Bloopers Compilation [00:15:01] — The hosts watch and react to news bloopers including a weatherman attacked by a bug, a pony kicking a girl, and various on-air mishaps.
- Peaceful Streets Project Controversy [00:20:50] — Dale addresses Antonio Buehler and the Peaceful Streets Project calling a murdered Houston sheriff’s deputy a ‘pig’ on social media. Dale strongly condemns the group and distances himself from them.
- Middle Management Depression Study [00:36:02] — Discussion of a study showing middle managers are more depressed than workers above or below them. The hosts debate whether Daniel Gallo qualifies as middle management.
- ZZ Top Concert Parking Drama [00:42:06] — Extended discussion with callers about ZZ Top concert in LaGrange having no parking, requiring shuttles or $200 VIP fee. The hosts make numerous ZZ Top song puns throughout.
Callers
- unnamed [00:12:07] — Blue Bell ice cream returning Brief call about why everyone needs Blue Bell, didn’t generate much conversation
- Rita [00:14:04] — Four Blue Bell flavors being released Provided information about which flavors are returning: vanilla, cookies and cream, the great divide, and chocolate
- Dallas [00:33:37] — His uncle, Sheriff Kenneth Vann, was murdered in San Antonio Shared tragic story about his uncle being killed by someone who failed the police academy and hated cops, reinforcing Dale’s point about the Peaceful Streets Project comment
- unnamed (LaGrange area) [00:33:38] — ZZ Top concert parking restrictions Explained the no-parking policy and shuttle requirements, launched the extended ZZ Top pun segment
- John (LaGrange area) [00:51:17] — ZZ Top concert parking and fair tickets Called back with more details about $200 VIP parking fee and fair season passes, extended the ZZ Top discussion and puns
Quotes
I meet the guy in the alien when the creature pops out
Dale Dudley [00:04:03]
Who would you call if your kid was missing? The pigs?
Dale Dudley [00:27:02]
You don’t win me over by calling him a pig after he’s dead. Screw you.
Dale Dudley [00:31:17]
Ghost Adventures
The show opens with Dale’s failed attempt to discuss Ghost Adventures and Merle Haggard impressions, derailing into karaoke performances. Tyler Coe from Rooster Teeth appears to promote their new sports show SportsBall, leading to extended fantasy football talk. The segment includes the recurring ‘Stuff We Got Wrong’ bit and ends with Bob’s tribute to comedian Montgomery Wayne Seitz, who passed away suddenly over the weekend.
Segments
- Ghost Adventures discussion fails [00:00:01] — Dale tries to discuss Ghost Adventures but the bit falls flat. The hosts joke about ghost-themed cooking shows and Gordon Ramsay.
- Meet the intern Lauren [00:03:00] — New Texas State intern Lauren briefly introduced. Dale jokes about career prospects in radio.
- Ghost Adventures descriptions [00:07:54] — Dale reads online descriptions mocking Ghost Adventures, comparing the hosts to Jersey Shore characters and Buckcherry cover bands.
- Merle Haggard impressions segment [00:10:10] — Dale plays clips of Merle Haggard doing impressions on the Glen Campbell show, then attempts his own karaoke of ‘If We Make It Through December.’
- Cap City Comedy Club show announcement [00:20:20] — Dale announces their upcoming Cap City show is nearly sold out. Discussion of sponsorship for Matt’s T-shirt.
- Tyler Coe interview [00:21:41] — Tyler Coe from Rooster Teeth promotes SportsBall, their new sports entertainment show mixing sports talk with comedy, airing Tuesdays.
- Fantasy football roster review [00:24:00] — Extended discussion of Dale and Bob’s fantasy football teams, with Tyler providing expert analysis. Bob reveals he drafted Tom Brady and Russell Wilson.
- Stuff We Got Wrong [00:38:00] — Recurring segment reviewing listener corrections from the previous week, including Matt using ‘genuflecting’ instead of ‘gesticulating’ and various other errors.
- Old-timey air travel [00:46:00] — Dale plays British documentary footage about early commercial air travel. Carissa shares her grandmother’s stories about dressing up for flights and being an airline stewardess.
- Tribute to Montgomery Wayne Seitz [00:50:47] — Bob delivers heartfelt tribute to comedian Monty Seitz who passed away suddenly over the weekend, praising him as a devoted father and husband who cared for his wife after her traumatic injury.
Recurring Bits
- Stuff We Got Wrong [00:38:00] — Weekly segment reviewing listener corrections. Dale complains about nitpicking, particularly from ‘the Yentas.’ Matt caught saying ‘genuflecting’ instead of ‘gesticulating.’
- The Sideshow [00:01:23] — Dale mentions saving a story about his wife for the Sideshow podcast. Later promotes it as free for 30 days.
Guests
- Lauren (other) [00:03:17] — New intern from Texas State University, last semester, GPA of 3.0, studying to work in radio production
- Tyler Coe (other) [00:21:41] — Former ESPN Radio/104.9 The Horn host, now with Rooster Teeth promoting new show SportsBall. Accompanied by handler Ashley.
Music
- Merle Haggard — Dale attempts karaoke version of ‘If We Make It Through December’ with modified lyrics
- Steve Miller — ‘The Joker’ played in background during Bob’s tribute to Monty Seitz
Quotes
I think this is the worst show we’ve ever done. It’s my fault.
Dale Dudley [00:01:47]
A guy that looks like he’s a Jersey Shore character for Halloween yells into dark for an hour.
Dale Dudley [00:08:38]
I grew up listening to you guys. Sorry that happened to you, man.
Tyler Coe [00:22:01]
He didn’t believe there was any place that couldn’t be improved with a little bit of laughter.
Bob Fonseca [00:51:00]