Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, September 9, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Fight! Fight! Fight!
The show opens with technical difficulties as the CD player briefly fails. Dale attempts to start the show discussing Daniel’s return from vacation and his upcoming talk-radio gig on KLBJ-AM, but an off-air argument erupts on-air between Dale, Matt, and Bob about management decisions, Dale’s new AM show, cross-promotion, and whether the hosts are being consulted or supported. The entire hour devolves into a tense, emotional argument about loyalty, communication with management, and feelings of being unsupported, with Matt repeatedly apologizing for a comment Dale took as an accusation. The argument never fully resolves and the hosts acknowledge it as terrible radio.
Segments
- CD player failure and show open [00:00:00] — The show starts with the music dying due to old CD player issues. Bob delivers the standard show open introducing the cast.
- Dale’s revelation about AM show [00:02:01] — Dale mentions having a revelation about yesterday’s KLBJ-AM announcements and realizing he’s ‘a complete experiment’ with management wanting to split his broadcast between AM and FM signals.
- Daniel’s vacation stories teased [00:03:06] — Dale notes he has material from Daniel’s Vancouver trip including notes about ‘Daniel, pig, Canada, bear’ to discuss at 7:40.
- The argument begins [00:08:49] — What starts as discussion about Dale’s AM show and management decisions escalates into an off-air argument that continues on-air for the remainder of the segment.
- Matt’s apology and Dale’s reaction [00:09:27] — Matt apologizes for hurting Dale’s feelings with an off-air comment about ‘taking management’s side,’ which Dale took as an accusation. The apology and defense of intent becomes a recurring theme.
- Dale on being the only one meeting with management [00:11:04] — Dale expresses frustration that he’s the only one going into management meetings and fighting for the show while others leave at 10am without engaging with decision-makers.
- Dale’s apology tour and small market frustrations [00:13:44] — Dale explains doing an ‘apology tour’ after last summer’s walkout incident and vents about small-market radio politics and hurt feelings culture.
- Dale’s AM show details and broken promises [00:16:51] — Dale reveals the AM show is one hour with no contract, was originally meant to test him on just the FM repeater signal, and promises about doing it from home, an office, and billboards haven’t materialized.
- Cross-promotion question sparks more tension [00:21:45] — Bob asks if the AM station will promote this FM show in return, which Dale interprets as passive-aggressive criticism. The argument intensifies about who should talk to management.
- Dale threatens to quit [00:26:00] — Dale declares this ‘the worst radio we’ve ever done’ and says he may ‘blow this off and walk’ before Monday, citing burnout and needing a month off.
- Clarification attempts fail [00:32:06] — Matt tries to clarify the original off-air discussion was about the AM program director, not Dale, but Dale remains convinced of subtle hostility about his promos for the AM show.
- Attempted reconciliation [00:35:01] — Matt asks Dale to acknowledge they’re friends. Dale accepts Matt’s apology (for the fifth or sixth time) but tension remains as the segment ends with acknowledgment the phones aren’t working.
Quotes
I am a complete experiment.
Dale Dudley [00:02:57]
I almost got myself fired because I got in a car and drove away.
Dale Dudley [00:09:52]
We’ve become a society of big babies who get their feelings hurt.
Dale Dudley [00:13:19]
I am too good to be dealing with this small market crap.
Dale Dudley [00:13:29]
This is the worst radio we’ve ever done right now.
Dale Dudley [00:26:00]
I’m a little bitty boy raised by two alcoholics who thought he would get attention in this business.
Dale Dudley [00:31:12]
Part 2: Big Boy Went Potty on a Fly Machine
The second hour continues the tension from earlier, with Dale acknowledging the previous hour’s fight and trying to move forward. The show pivots to sports (Charlie Strong and UT football), local investigative journalism about Travis County DA conflicts of interest, and Dale’s upcoming afternoon show on KLBJ AM. The major segment celebrates Daniel’s breakthrough: he successfully used an airplane bathroom for the first time. The hosts also discuss his Vancouver trip, bear poop photos, and family traditions involving roasted pigs and superstitions.
Segments
- Post-Fight Recovery [00:00:01] — Dale opens by acknowledging the previous hour’s fight and joking that listeners should download the podcast. He struggles to get back to funny after the conflict.
- Charlie Strong and UT Football [00:04:49] — Dale discusses a Bleacher Report article claiming Charlie Strong is already done at UT after embarrassing losses. The article argues Texas boosters don’t allow rebuilding years.
- High School Referee Attack [00:07:00] — Discussion of two high school players who attacked a referee, with the school now filing complaints against the ref and claiming he used racial slurs.
- Paid to Prosecute Investigation [00:11:05] — Dale covers a major Austin Statesman/Texas Tribune investigation revealing Travis County DA receives funding from Texas Mutual Insurance to prosecute workers’ comp fraud cases.
- Dale’s New AM Show Announcement [00:19:50] — Dale discusses his upcoming afternoon show on KLBJ AM starting Monday, joking about revealing he’s a ‘heathen’ and doing controversial material on a conservative station.
- Daniel Used an Airplane Bathroom! [00:23:27] — Major celebration as Daniel reveals he successfully used an airplane bathroom for the first time, with his wife’s moral support, after years of avoiding public restrooms.
- Bear Poop Photos [00:33:00] — Daniel shows photos of bear scat from Vancouver, explaining bears come into the backyard and one even broke into the garage to drink beer.
- Canadian Trip Details [00:39:00] — Daniel discusses Vancouver trip observations: metric system confusion, 24-hour clocks, expensive zip codes, three houses owned by in-laws, and kissing a roasted pig for ‘good luck.’
- Banana Boat Superstition [00:48:00] — Daniel explains fishing trip failure blamed on bringing a banana on the boat, citing old fishing superstition. The next day without bananas, they caught five salmon.
- Dick Cheney Protest and Interview [00:52:18] — Dale shows video of protester easily keeping banner away from aggressive man at Cheney speech, then plays Chris Wallace catching Cheney in lie about Iran centrifuges.
Quotes
Eat all of my balls. That’s what I said to that hospital.
Dale Dudley [00:18:48]
Big boy went T.T. on a fly fly machine!
Daniel Gallo [00:25:43]
I love these guys that screwed it up completely and got 250,000 people killed.
Dale Dudley [00:56:29]
Part 3: Kooza
Part 3 focuses on an in-studio visit from Cirque du Soleil performers promoting ‘Kooza,’ which is setting up at Circuit of the Americas. Russian hoop artist Irina and publicist Kayla demonstrate the act in the tight studio space. The hosts continue to bicker throughout, with Dale defending himself against accusations of being ‘management’ and Bob remaining frustrated. The show wraps with local news about car dealership fraud in Cedar Park and discussion of Floridians moving to Austin.
Segments
- Show Recovery and Promotions [00:00:00] — Dale tries to move past earlier fights and promote upcoming Halloween party sponsorships. The hosts continue ribbing each other about the earlier management argument.
- Todd Jeffries Jerk Store Moment [00:02:22] — Dale discusses his ongoing ‘jerk store moment’ from his recent encounter with radio announcer Todd Jeffries, wishing he’d had better comebacks during their confrontation.
- Sarah Palin on Speaking American [00:04:32] — The hosts play and mock a Sarah Palin clip where she tells people to ‘speak American,’ leading to discussion of her political career and MILF appeal.
- Nitrous Oxide Alcohol Treatment [00:15:00] — Dale discusses a San Antonio clinic offering nitrous oxide treatments to cure alcohol cravings, comparing it to dental office laughing gas.
- Vagina Supercut [00:16:43] — The show plays a viral supercut from a Virginia court case where the word ‘vagina’ is repeatedly used in testimony.
- Cirque du Soleil Kooza Interview [00:21:52] — Dale interviews Kayla (publicist) and Irina (Russian hoop artist) about Kooza coming to Circuit of the Americas. Irina demonstrates her hoop manipulation act in the studio.
- Rocky and Bullwinkle Confusion [00:37:00] — Dale asks Irina to say ‘moose and squirrel’ in a Russian accent as a Rocky and Bullwinkle reference, which confuses the younger guests and publicist.
- Florida vs. California Transplants [00:44:58] — Dale reads statistics showing that nearly twice as many Floridians moved to Travis County as Californians in 2012-2013, contrary to popular belief.
- Cedar Park Auto Fraud [00:45:56] — The show covers a local news story about Austin Auto Web in Cedar Park, where the owner and salesman allegedly stole over $1 million by forging signatures and selling consignment cars.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:03:35] — Referenced multiple times as the after-show podcast where more controversial content can be discussed
Guests
- Kayla (other) [00:21:52] — Publicist for Cirque du Soleil promoting Kooza at Circuit of the Americas
- Irina (other) [00:21:52] — Russian hoop manipulation artist with Cirque du Soleil, performed live in studio with hoops
- Lisa Indicott (other) [00:22:30] — PR representative Dale previously dated briefly, now runs successful PR company
Quotes
I don’t care that you broke your elbow
Dale Dudley [00:04:37]
When you’re here, let’s speak American
Sarah Palin (audio) [00:08:11]
I can’t believe I thought it would be great to have lactating women
Dale Dudley [00:20:00]