Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, September 17, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Crazy
Dale launches into an extended rant about internal station conflicts over commercial scheduling, with the traffic department criticizing his producers Daniel and Carissa for moving spots. He threatens to involve upper management and plays clips from previous on-air fights. The segment veers into critiques of local TV news coverage (particularly marijuana arrests and reporter wardrobe choices at KVUE), marijuana policy frustration, and a Whataburger story about refusing service to police. Dale is clearly having a rough morning after a bad night and multiple workplace conflicts.
Segments
- Show open [00:00:04] — Standard show introduction by Matt Bearden listing cast and sponsors.
- Dale’s traffic department rant begins [00:01:11] — Dale immediately launches into anger about emails from the traffic department criticizing his producers for moving commercial spots. He threatens to name names and involve management.
- Playing old fight audio [00:09:33] — Dale has audio played of a past on-air fight referencing ‘Harold Green’ and ‘Roger Bell’ to illustrate his current anger level.
- Caller Rigger validates Dale’s frustration [00:15:02] — Caller Rigger relates to Dale’s workplace frustrations, saying he deals with similar unresolved issues at his company.
- Feral hogs are snitches [00:19:15] — Dale discusses a story about feral hogs leading police to a $6 million marijuana farm in northeast Texas, calling them ‘snitch-ass feral hogs.’
- APD marijuana arrest criticism [00:21:45] — Dale criticizes APD for arresting a woman at ACL for hash oil, calling for police to justify felony marijuana charges.
- TV news coverage critique [00:26:05] — Dale tears into KXAN’s marijuana coverage, criticizing the reporter’s dramatic presentation and failure to question the arrests.
- KVUE dress code complaints [00:27:09] — Dale goes off on KVUE for covering up female reporters in what he describes as burqa-like clothing while hiring them for their looks.
- How Dale would run a news station [00:31:00] — Dale outlines his vision: reporters in bikinis, Charlie LaDuff-style confrontational journalism, no suits, asking hard questions.
- Whataburger refuses service to cop [00:37:15] — Discussion of a Louisville Whataburger manager refusing to serve police officers, resulting in termination.
Callers
- Rigger [00:15:04] — Workplace frustrations and bureaucracy Validated Dale’s anger, shared similar experiences with long-standing unresolved workplace issues
- Lance [00:35:26] — Encouraging Dale to bring his energy to the AM show Dale explained he’s being cautious on the new AM show but was more relaxed yesterday
Text Line
- [00:34:58] A former prisoner texted that fences can’t keep people out – there were more drugs inside prison than outside despite all the security measures — read by Dale Dudley Used to support Dale’s argument about immigration and the futility of border walls
Quotes
I’m the one that’s rude to my staff on the air and in here, I’m not going to deal with it.
Dale Dudley [00:02:00]
We didn’t have this problem until this person was hired, right?
Dale Dudley [00:04:40]
What has happened to this business? Help me, please, listeners.
Dale Dudley [00:10:52]
Snitch-ass feral hogs lead cops to huge northeast Texas marijuana farm.
Dale Dudley [00:19:56]
Call me and justify giving all these people felony charges for marijuana. I’d love to hear your comment.
Dale Dudley [00:22:32]
You hire beautiful women and then cover them up. They literally looked like they had taken her to Joanne’s Fabrics.
Dale Dudley [00:28:00]
I could take a TV station and make it number one in the first book.
Dale Dudley [00:31:21]
Part 2: More Crazy
This part of the show opens with Dale and the crew discussing animal videos and dogs. The conversation shifts to Dale defending his staff against dismissive treatment from other station employees. A significant portion is devoted to discussing the previous night’s Republican debate, with Dale criticizing the candidates, particularly Trump and Jeb Bush, and the focus on abortion and religion. The hosts also cover several ‘crazy neighbor’ news stories, including a woman in Anchorage quoting the Bible at a city council meeting and a Round Rock neighbor terrorizing his street. Dale uses these stories to discuss the country’s mental health crisis. The segment includes ticket giveaways, a discussion about a listener who claimed to win tickets via text, and ends with a comedic video of fake interviews with sideshow audience members.
Segments
- Animals Talking and Taking Over [00:00:00] — Dale plays videos of animals appearing to talk, including a cat saying ‘no more’ during a bath and a dog pointing at another dog to blame for a mess.
- Staff Tensions and Snarky Emails [00:02:41] — Dale vents about an employee being dismissive and snarky to his staff via email, expressing anger about the situation and defending Daniel and Carissa.
- Republican Debate Discussion [00:04:51] — Dale recaps watching the Republican debate, criticizing Trump’s buffoonish behavior and praising Carly Fiorina’s response to Trump calling her ugly.
- Jeb Bush on His Brother [00:12:44] — Dale plays and criticizes Jeb Bush’s debate claim that his brother ‘kept us safe,’ arguing that the Iraq War killed hundreds of thousands.
- Ticket Giveaway Controversy [00:22:03] — Dale addresses a listener who claimed to win Lamont’s tickets via text when Dale accidentally said ‘text’ instead of ‘Texas,’ resolving the misunderstanding.
- Crazy Neighbor: Anchorage Bible Reader [00:29:20] — Dale plays a clip of a woman at an Anchorage city council meeting reading from the Bible and ranting about ‘damnable heresies’ and tampons.
- Crazy Neighbor: Round Rock Terrorizer [00:36:52] — A news report about a Round Rock man with mental issues terrorizing his neighborhood with threats and weapons, with police unable to intervene.
- Crazy Neighbor: Graffiti House [00:41:31] — News story about a homeowner spray-painting ‘Jesus raped me’ and other messages on her own house, highlighting the mental health crisis.
- Music Box Dancer Trivia [00:48:00] — Dale gives away ACL tickets for correctly identifying the ice cream truck song as ‘Music Box Dancer’ by Frank Mills.
- Carissa Talks to the Fans [00:52:00] — The crew plays a comedic video where CJ dubbed over Carissa’s sideshow fan interviews with fake, insulting questions and answers.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:50:16] — Discussion and video from the previous night’s live Sideshow at Cap City Comedy Club, including fake fan interviews.
Callers
- unnamed [00:26:00] — Claimed to win Lamont’s tickets via text message when Dale accidentally said ‘text’ instead of ‘Texas’ Dale initially thought the caller was cheating, but reviewed the audio and confirmed he did say ‘text,’ so the caller won the tickets
Quotes
Your brother got half a million people killed
Dale Dudley [00:13:04]
Sky man’s gonna make the middle class get raises again
Dale Dudley [00:14:51]
If you’re against abortion don’t have one
Dale Dudley [00:17:00]
The ability for the police to commit somebody somewhere where they can get help is sorely lacking
Dale Dudley [00:45:49]
Part 3: Even more Crazy
This segment centers on Dale’s escalating anger over what he perceives as snarky emails from traffic/scheduling staff criticizing how the show moves commercials around. What begins as internal frustration erupts into an on-air rant about being sold out in morning drive yet getting grief for trying to make the show sound better. Program Director Tom Slick comes in to mediate, emphasizing that spots must run when contracted regardless of intent. The tension eventually diffuses with some joking, though Dale remains frustrated. The segment also features comedian Nancy Reid promoting her conspiracy comedy show at Brave New Books.
Segments
- Halloween Party Planning [00:00:00] — Dale announces they’ll start collecting money from small businesses for Halloween party prize money next week. The party is scheduled for October 24th at Tom Slick.
- Dale’s Simmering Email Anger [00:00:45] — Dale reveals he’s been sitting on angry emails for two hours after someone told his producers their points aren’t valid and accused them of ‘showing love for clients’ by moving spots around.
- Nancy Reid Arrival [00:02:25] — Comedian Nancy Reid arrives to promote her conspiracy comedy show at Brave New Books. Dale jokes that anyone who works on the show eventually stops speaking to him.
- Conspiracy Theories Discussion [00:03:11] — Nancy discusses her belief in various conspiracy theories including 9/11 trutherism and alternative cancer treatments. Dale pushes back, defending actual journalism over internet blogs.
- Bill Hicks Martyrdom Theory [00:14:45] — Dale argues that Bill Hicks wouldn’t have the god-like status he has if he hadn’t died, that he would have eventually done commercials like everyone else.
- Vaccine Conspiracy [00:18:48] — Nancy brings up CDC whistleblower William Thompson and claims about falsified autism studies. Dale sarcastically responds ‘let’s all get polio again.’
- The Rant Erupts [00:22:34] — Dale explodes on-air about the traffic department situation, furious that someone suggested they shouldn’t get paid for moved spots despite being sold out in morning drive.
- Tom Slick Mediates [00:35:22] — Program Director Tom Slick comes in to defuse the situation, acknowledging the snarky emails were inappropriate but explaining spots must run when contracted. He uses his signature ‘I get it’ to deflect.
- Tablecloth Joke [00:43:15] — After Tom leaves, Dale jokes about Tom’s checkered shirt looking like a Jim’s Restaurant tablecloth, which apparently ‘kills the ask the manager segment.’
- CJ Weighs In [00:51:20] — CJ Morgan comes in and tries to provide context about traffic department frustrations with sales team, slightly defending the traffic person while acknowledging the email was BS.
- Callers and Wind-Down [00:54:02] — Various callers chime in as the show winds down. Dale reflects on feeling the show’s talent is wasted on Austin, comparing himself to feeling like Breakfast Club’s ‘mess with the bull, get the horns.’
Guests
- Nancy Reid (comedian) [00:02:25] — Long-time friend of the show promoting conspiracy comedy show at Brave New Books, also teaches defensive driving
- Tom Slick (other) [00:35:22] — Program Director came in to mediate the commercial scheduling conflict
Callers
- Justin [00:53:55] — Unclear, possibly about Christopher Cross Brief interaction, Dale thanks him for calling
- unnamed [00:54:27] — Telling them the show makes his morning go smooth Dale apologizes for not doing a ‘perfect show today’
- Billy [00:56:17] — Unknown, hung up or didn’t speak No response, call ended
- David [00:56:37] — Made a call-back reference to earlier text Matt compliments him on the callback
Quotes
Their points are not valid and they are quote showing love for clients
Dale Dudley [00:01:08]
I’m gonna call them a swallower if you can swallow that official story
Nancy Reid [00:04:17]
Bill would have ended up doing a commercial. We wouldn’t look at him as a god
Dale Dudley [00:14:48]
Let’s all get polio again
Dale Dudley [00:19:25]
It’s jealousy of the fact you’re sold out in morning drive
Dale Dudley [00:24:29]
Email is the worst form of communication period
Tom Slick [00:39:04]