Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, September 23, 2015
This Show
Part 1: The Heat Makes People Crazy
Dale vents about his difficult experience doing his afternoon show on the AM station where listeners aggressively called in to attack him for criticizing Ben Carson’s anti-Muslim comments and discussing the clock controversy. He feels emotionally drained by confrontational callers who cursed at the phone screeners. The hosts discuss drones, Apple Music recommendations, and Dale’s reluctance to continue doing two shows with different audiences. They also dissect Glenn Beck’s conspiracy theories about the Muslim student who brought a clock to school.
Segments
- Show Opening [00:00:03] — Standard opening intro with host introductions and station identification.
- Drone Corner [00:01:59] — Dale reports his first near-crash with his drone when it hovered between two poles. He describes flying to the community pool and testing features.
- Dale’s Afternoon Show Meltdown [00:06:41] — Dale describes becoming himself on the AM station yesterday, discussing Ben Carson and Muslims, which resulted in angry callers cursing at the phone screeners. He questions whether he can emotionally handle doing two shows.
- Apple Music and The Kinks [00:20:57] — Dale and Bob discuss Apple Music recommendations. Bob explains why the app keeps recommending The Kinks despite his personal grudge against Ray Davies from when he worked at Frank Erwin Center.
- Confused Callers [00:23:06] — Billy calls in thinking he’s reached the AM station, talking about the Pope and foster kids living at high schools. Dale demonstrates the typical confused caller he’s been dealing with.
- Seth Calls About Yesterday’s Show [00:25:31] — Seth, a Christian listener who rarely agrees with Dale, calls to say he liked the controversial segment from yesterday even though he doesn’t share Dale’s views.
- Creepy Fred [00:27:40] — Fred calls asking about the size of Carissa’s breasts and whether her strapless shirt will fall down.
- Heat Makes People Crazy [00:28:22] — Matt observes that it’s been 96 degrees for 400 days and connects the prolonged heat to people’s anger, comparing Austin to the Middle East.
- Clock Bomb Conspiracy Theories [00:28:56] — Dale discusses Glenn Beck and others claiming Ahmed Mohamed’s clock was part of a Muslim Brotherhood plot. The hosts dissect the paranoid conspiracy theories.
- Jim Hanson Audio and Analysis [00:32:26] — The show plays audio of Jim Hanson from the Center for Security Policy claiming the clock incident was a staged PR stunt. Dale and Matt eviscerate the conspiracy theory and Dale condemns attacking a child. Matt researches the Center’s donors and finds defense contractors.
Recurring Bits
- Drone Corner [00:01:59] — Dale reports his near-crash between two poles and plans to fly from community pool to his driveway
Callers
- Billy [00:23:06] — Thought he was calling the AM station, talked about the Pope and foster kids Dale used him as an example of the confused, rambling callers he’s been getting. Eventually tried to transfer him to the AM show.
- Seth [00:25:31] — Called to say he liked Dale’s controversial show yesterday even though he’s a Christian who usually disagrees Positive call supporting Dale after the rough day on the AM station
- Fred [00:27:40] — Asked about the size of Carissa’s breasts Hosts call him creepy and move on
- Eric [00:34:09] — Reminded Dale that Daniel was talking about walking in on Jody Denberg Helped Dale get back on track with a topic
Quotes
I’m not here to coddle you. I’m not gonna reinforce your beliefs.
Dale Dudley [00:15:37]
This is why the Middle East is so angry. You can’t be this hot this long.
Matt Bearden [00:28:48]
My race has gone bananas.
Dale Dudley [00:29:30]
I wish there was a hell for this guy to sit there and denigrate a child.
Dale Dudley [00:38:41]
Part 2: Carissa’s Art Shop
This segment focuses on several recurring topics: Dale promotes the European cruise with Ricky Williams and discusses his show on KLBJ-AM where he got pushback for challenging a caller about Islam. The main storyline becomes ‘Carissa’s Art Shop’ when the hosts discover she’s been coloring during the show and has accumulated art supplies in the studio. Matt tells a story about a listener’s wife spotting Carissa at a Bill Burr show allegedly smelling her fingers. The segment also features Daniel and Carissa’s prank calls to small-town radio swap shows and Jim Baker’s show, plus discussion of a Round Rock police instructional video on traffic stops.
Segments
- European Cruise Promo [00:00:04] — Dale promotes the European cruise with Ricky Williams, highlighting the $3,150 price that includes airfare, food, and tips. Bob mentions a single woman looking for a roommate.
- Dinky the Poodle [00:02:03] — Dale’s wife posted pictures of their 16-17 year old poodle Dinky with a purple mohawk after grooming. Dale jokes about divorcing her for the dog shirt.
- Warrior Divorce GoFundMe [00:04:00] — Discussion of a GoFundMe account created by Radio Tatas podcast for a friend going through a divorce. Dale considers contributing.
- Animals Taking Over [00:04:55] — Dale continues his theory about animals becoming smarter, showing videos of a cat saying ‘no more’, a narc dog, a rat hauling pizza, and a squirrel stealing and drinking a milkshake. PETA lawsuit about monkey selfie copyright mentioned.
- Matt’s Bill Burr Story [00:08:07] — Matt tells a story from Lock Solid Texas clients who saw Carissa at a Bill Burr show. The client’s wife claimed Carissa spent 15 minutes ‘smelling her fingers.’ Carissa vehemently denies it.
- Carissa’s Art Supplies [00:13:53] — Bob reveals Carissa’s studio space is overrun with coloring supplies. She defends herself, saying she colors pictures for the website since they can’t use many stock photos. The hosts pile on about her coloring habit.
- KLBJ-AM Backlash [00:20:08] — Dale discusses getting heavy criticism on KLBJ-AM after challenging a caller who claimed 90% of Muslims want Sharia law. The front desk received angry calls, including someone cursing out Rosa.
- Carissa’s Financial Situation [00:23:00] — Carissa mentions having only $10 in her checking account. Dale offers again to help pay off her credit card debt in installments, but she refuses to take money from people.
- Prank Calls – Swap Shop [00:24:47] — Daniel and Carissa’s prank calls to small-town radio swap shows, listing absurd items related to the show (silver kazoo, Evan Fonseca artwork, squatty potties, etc.). The host gets increasingly frustrated and warns them about respecting the show.
- Prank Calls – Jim Baker and Other Shows [00:32:08] — More prank calls: Daniel plays Jim Baker food clearinghouse recording to a trader show, then calls a culinary show pretending his grandma is hoarding food and playing the Baker audio.
- Jody Denberg Anecdote [00:36:00] — Brief discussion about former KGSR program director Jody Denberg, who kept his studio dark with candles and told Daniel to ‘just leave’ CDs when he tried to return them.
- Round Rock Police Video [00:39:00] — Hosts watch and critique a Round Rock PD instructional video on traffic stop etiquette, mocking its overly polite tone and production quality. They joke about racial aspects and question whether all officers are that courteous.
- Jim Baker Show Dissection [00:50:00] — Extended segment watching Jim Baker’s prophetic conference show, where he sells apocalypse food supplies. Dale rails against Baker as a felon preying on scared elderly people, playing clips of blood moon predictions and sales pitches for food, water filters, and generators.
Quotes
That girl’s just been sitting there for like 15 minutes, smelling her fingers.
Matt Bearden [00:08:34]
This is a workplace. Did you clean the bag afterwards?
Dale Dudley [00:15:15]
I’m gonna ask those gentlemen that decided they wanted to call and be real behind…
Unknown Radio Host [00:31:02]
Jim Baker goes to prison and he’s back at it again.
Dale Dudley [00:52:24]
Part 3: Not the Same Wavelength
Dale becomes fixated on a Facebook message from Terry Wooten, a listener claiming to be leaving the show after 20 years because they are ‘no longer on the same wavelength’ over political views. This triggers extended ranting, listener calls both supportive and mocking, and a lengthy 80s music wormhole featuring songs by Sylvia, Johnny Lee, Eddie Murphy’s Buckwheat, Missing Persons, Scandal, and others. The show also covers a story about an Oklahoma teacher calling left-handedness ‘evil,’ Jim Bakker’s food bucket sales, and general banter about aging pop stars.
Segments
- Terry Wooten Unfriends the Show [00:00:00] — Dale reads a Facebook message from Terry Wooten at Accenture who says the show no longer appeals to him due to political views. Dale and crew react with mockery and debate why listeners feel compelled to announce their departure.
- Van Morrison Wavelength [00:08:00] — The phrase ‘no longer on the same wavelength’ inspires playing Van Morrison’s ‘Wavelength.’ Dale obsesses over Terry’s message while attempting to craft Facebook replies.
- Nobody Called Today [00:17:00] — Extended segment playing and discussing Sylvia’s ‘Nobody’ (1981), with comparisons to Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’ melody and country-pop crossover era.
- Jim Bakker Food Buckets Continue [00:19:00] — More clips from Jim Bakker’s show selling survival food buckets, now reduced from $3,500 to $2,500 with listings of powdered foods including ‘angry Wooten jam’ joke.
- Squirrels Carving Pumpkins [00:25:00] — Dale shows video of squirrels appearing to carve a jack-o-lantern face into a pumpkin, debating whether animals are ‘taking over.’
- Left-Handed is Evil [00:29:00] — News report about Oklahoma pre-K teacher telling student his left hand is ‘bad’ and sending parent article claiming left-handedness is ‘evil, unlucky, and sinister.’ Hosts express disbelief.
- 80s Music Wormhole Begins [00:36:00] — Extended exploration of early-to-mid 80s music including Johnny Lee’s ‘Lookin’ for Love,’ Eddie Murphy’s Buckwheat parody, Missing Persons, Scandal’s ‘Goodbye to You,’ and discussions of how artists aged.
- Kim Carnes and Juice Newton [00:43:00] — Playing and analyzing ‘Bette Davis Eyes,’ debating which 80s female artists aged well, looking up current photos of Kim Carnes and Juice Newton.
- Sideshow Plug [00:56:00] — Sally calls to say Terry Wooten’s complaint inspired her to finally subscribe to the Sideshow. Matt promotes yesterday’s Sideshow episode which Dale was not on.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:56:27] — Sally calls saying the controversy made her subscribe; Matt promotes yesterday’s episode and teases Dale about not being on it
Callers
- Donnie (regular) [00:17:15] — Jokingly says he can’t listen anymore after they played Van Morrison Comic relief caller mocking the Terry Wooten situation; hosts laugh and move on
- Drew [00:17:19] — Calls to say the show makes his mornings fly by at work Positive feedback Dale was fishing for after Terry Wooten criticism; quick thank you
- Nick [00:27:54] — Laughing about Jim Bakker’s ‘bucket of milk’ line, questions why Christians need apocalypse food if they’ll be raptured Sparks discussion about logical inconsistencies in religious end-times prep
- David [00:48:40] — Claims to be 20-year listener, mentions Dale pressuring Deborah to post pregnancy photos to beat Stern Dale dismisses his interpretation but doesn’t deny it happened; quick call
- Sally [00:56:27] — Two-year listener inspired by today’s controversy to subscribe to the Sideshow Positive outcome from the Terry Wooten drama; Matt promotes yesterday’s Sideshow
Quotes
We didn’t lose a listener. You lost the show, sir.
Bob Fonseca [00:02:01]
The secret is carbs and sugar.
Dale Dudley [00:04:59]
I have a disease called the one person focus.
Dale Dudley [00:16:00]
How arrogant is it to think if something doesn’t appeal to you, you should let the person know?
Dale Dudley [00:36:43]
We’re a nanny state of you.
Matt Bearden [00:38:08]