Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, September 24, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Drone Alley
The show opens with Dale and the cast discussing drones extensively in a recurring segment they call ‘Drone Corner.’ Dale describes losing connection with his drone while flying it near his house, but it successfully returned home automatically. Bob shares drone safety tips including checking electromagnetic fields and using airplane mode. The conversation meanders through topics including murder-suicide awareness (played as dark comedy), Dale’s frustrations with social media and doing two radio shows, Apple account problems, and ends with nostalgia about the TV show Hee Haw and its attractive female cast members.
Segments
- Show open and Drone Corner intro [00:00:02] — Dale opens the show in a good mood. Bob is running late. Dale teases an upcoming ‘Drone Update’ segment and reflects on social media making everyone believe their opinions matter.
- Drone Corner begins [00:06:09] — Bob arrives and they launch into Drone Corner. Dale describes losing connection with his drone while flying it to his backyard, but it automatically returned to the launch point. Bob discusses electromagnetic field monitoring and puts his phone in airplane mode when flying.
- Thinkery event promotion [00:16:56] — Matt and Dale discuss an upcoming comedy event at the Thinkery (formerly Dell Children’s Museum) that is nearly sold out. They also mention online auction items available.
- Bob’s melatonin mishap [00:18:05] — Bob explains he was late because he took his kids’ melatonin gummies and slept through his alarm. This leads to dark humor about ‘Murder Suicide Awareness Month’ from Carissa and Matt.
- Prescription drug take-back day [00:19:32] — Dale reads a PSA about National Prescription Drug Take Back day on September 26th, then jokes about meeting people at Denny’s to ‘dispose’ of their pills.
- Dale’s rant about radio and religion [00:20:38] — Dale vents about doing prep for two shows, listening to a Christian radio host make bigoted comments about Muslims on NPR, and feeling emotionally drained by political discourse and social media.
- Carissa’s quirks [00:26:08] — The cast teases Carissa about putting her hand under her armpit/on her chest, calling her a ‘finger sniffer,’ and discussing her hygiene habits in a playful way.
- Dale’s Apple ID nightmare [00:31:34] — Dale describes a 55-minute ordeal with Apple support trying to resolve account issues created when the company forced users to switch from screen names to email addresses years ago, splitting his account.
- Airport trumpet player story [00:34:20] — They watch and discuss a sweet video from Austin-Bergstrom Airport of a man serenading his wife with a trumpet (playing ‘What a Wonderful World’) when she returns from Spain.
- Hee Haw nostalgia [00:39:03] — Dale discovers how attractive the women were on the old TV show Hee Haw while doing show prep. The cast looks up Barbie Benton, Misty Rowe, Lisa Todd, and others, discussing the show’s format as ‘country Laugh-In’ and ‘redneck porn.’
Recurring Bits
- Drone Corner [00:06:09] — Extended segment where Dale and Bob discuss their drone flying experiences, technical issues, and equipment. Dale lost connection with his drone but it returned home automatically. Bob discusses electromagnetic field monitoring and airplane mode.
Quotes
I think human beings are basically viruses with shoes with the ability to love
Dale Dudley [00:01:55]
Murder suicide awareness month. Murder suicide, don’t do it.
Matt Bearden [00:06:42]
Murder suicides can happen anywhere and to anyone
Carissa Jade [00:09:55]
I’m not a photographer, I’m an aviator
Bob Fonseca [00:12:50]
Lightning is nature’s knife
Carissa Jade [00:26:54]
Part 2: Animals are Humans Too
Part 2 focuses heavily on Dale’s animal stories showcasing increasing animal awareness, including a puppy shooting its owner, a hammerhead shark attacking a kayaker, a dog train in Fort Worth, and a bird flying into a window. Dale also shares a lengthy personal story about falling between split beds during sex. The show discusses mental health issues related to a Bob Schneider stalking case, touches on the Menchaca road name debate, and Trump’s political incorrectness. Multiple sponsor appeals are made for the Halloween party costume contest.
Segments
- Halloween Party Fundraising Push [00:00:00] — Dale solicits sponsors for the 7th annual Halloween costume contest at Sherlock’s, seeking $5,000 total in sponsorships from small businesses. TX Whiskey commits $1,000.
- Animals Are Humans Too – Puppy Shoots Owner [00:05:29] — Dale presents a story about a man trying to shoot seven puppies who was shot himself when one of the dogs put its paw on the trigger. Dale wishes it had killed him.
- Hammerhead Shark Attacks Kayaker [00:07:33] — Dale shows video of a kayaker being repeatedly attacked by a hammerhead shark, beating it off with a paddle. The segment includes discussion about whether hammerheads are aggressive.
- Fort Worth Dog Train [00:09:43] — Dale shares a story about 80-year-old Eugene Bostic who rescues dogs and takes them on rides in a homemade train. Matt is skeptical about the story.
- Bird Rescue Fails Spectacularly [00:11:45] — Dale shows a Vine video of people releasing a rescued sparrow that immediately flies into a window. The hosts replay it multiple times, finding dark humor in it.
- Menchaca Road Name Debate [00:14:05] — Discussion of effort to restore the ‘E’ to Manchaca road, correctly spelling it Menchaca after Texas Revolution hero Jose Antonio Menchaca. Requires support from half the residents on the 8-mile road.
- Dale’s Split Bed Sex Story [00:20:01] — Dale’s wife Amanda calls in as Dale tells the story of how their split King adjustable bed separated during sex, dropping him to the floor between the mattresses where he found flip-flops, toys, and feathers.
- Travis County GOP Islam Tweet [00:33:41] — Dale criticizes Travis County GOP for tweeting ‘Islam is a satanic cult of murder, not a religion’ and linking to extremist blog content.
- Trump Wants FCC to Investigate Fox News [00:34:41] — Discussion of Trump tweeting that FCC should investigate Fox News for commentator saying Fiorina ‘cut his balls off.’ Dale notes Trump doesn’t understand how FCC works.
- Bob Schneider Stalking Case [00:41:37] — Detailed discussion of Paula Pennington’s arrest for stalking Austin musician Bob Schneider, including threatening tweets, parking lot confrontations, and attempt to run over his friend. Leads to broader discussion of mental health crisis.
- Selfies Kill More Than Sharks [00:54:04] — Brief discussion of how selfie-related deaths have exceeded shark attack deaths this year, including people falling off cliffs and bridges while taking photos.
Guests
- Amanda Dudley (other) [00:21:37] — Dale’s wife called in to corroborate and participate in the split bed sex story
Callers
- Cooter (Liberty Hill) [00:41:30] — Called about ‘that girl running against Trump’ – hosts suspect he’s pretending to be a redneck character Dale and Matt dismiss him as someone doing a fake voice for humor, call goes nowhere
Quotes
It’s too bad it didn’t hit him in the head
Dale Dudley [00:05:38]
You mean back when she was known as the whore of Crockett?
Dale Dudley [00:18:01]
I am lying on the floor with the beds completely split
Dale Dudley [00:26:00]
I’d vote for a presidential candidate that said he was an atheist in a heartbeat
Dale Dudley [00:40:39]
You are more likely to get shot by a white crazy person
Dale Dudley [00:50:52]
Part 3: Randy Liedtke
Randy Liedtke, a comedian and friend of Brendan Walsh, visits the show. The hosts initially focus on Jim Bakker’s bulk food scams and ISIS conspiracy theories before engaging with Randy. Much of the segment devolves into an extended, absurd debate about whether Jay-Z’s ‘Big Pimpin’ video was shot in Port Arthur, Texas, with Daniel insisting it was despite clear evidence to the contrary. The hosts also extensively discuss drones, with Dale mocking Randy’s cheaper drone compared to his Phantom 3. The conversation includes cruise discussions, weight loss talk, and Randy’s female-marked driver’s license.
Segments
- Jim Bakker ISIS Warning [00:00:02] — Dale plays a clip of Jim Bakker claiming ‘ISIS has already infiltrated every single church in America,’ mocking the televangelist’s fear-mongering while selling bulk food.
- Randy Liedtke Introduction [00:02:02] — Dale introduces comedian Randy Liedtke, asking about his German name and making comparisons to the Minnesota Vikings mascot. The conversation starts awkwardly with questions about how Randy met Brendan Walsh.
- Drone Corner [00:09:32] — The segment launches into Drone Corner when Randy reveals he bought a drone. Dale and Bob mock his cheaper drone compared to their Phantom 3s, creating an extended bit about drone snobbery.
- Dale’s AM Show Struggles [00:20:10] — Dale mentions his afternoon talk show on KLBJ AM, describing the room smelling like cat pee and the challenges of the format.
- Port Aransas vs Port Arthur Debate Begins [00:21:48] — A station employee mentions being from Port Aransas, which triggers Daniel’s confusion about whether Port Arthur is in Texas and who ‘owns’ the Port A abbreviation.
- Big Pimpin Video Controversy [00:24:05] — Daniel claims Jay-Z’s ‘Big Pimpin’ video was shot in Port Arthur, Texas (PAT), leading to an extended, absurd debate with multiple callers weighing in about the actual Trinidad location versus the Port Arthur lyrics.
- Ghost Hunters Murder-Suicide [00:41:56] — Dale briefly mentions a murder-suicide involving ghost hunters from the show Ghost Adventures, noting the irony that they are now ghosts themselves.
- Cruise Defense and Bill Burr [00:45:11] — Randy mentions Bill Burr’s bit about sinking cruise ships to solve overpopulation. Dale defends their upcoming European cruise despite Randy’s and Patton Oswalt’s anti-cruise comedy.
- Weight Loss and Chris Pratt’s Diet [00:51:12] — Bob discusses losing 45 pounds through low-carb dieting. Randy shares a story about Chris Pratt’s trainer having someone eat only tomatoes for a month.
- Randy’s Female Driver’s License [00:55:31] — Randy reveals his Oregon driver’s license lists him as female due to a DMV typo, causing occasional TSA issues at small airports.
- Cruise Commercial and Wrap-Up [00:58:02] — Dale does the commercial for their European cruise with Ricky Williams, joking about his wife’s ‘boob job’ by the pool. Randy asks to plug his shows as the segment ends.
Recurring Bits
- Drone Corner [00:09:32] — Extended discussion of Randy’s cheaper drone versus Dale and Bob’s Phantom 3s, with the hosts being ‘dronists’ and mocking his $60 model
Guests
- Randy Liedtke (comedian) [00:02:02] — LA-based comedian, friend of Brendan Walsh, performing at Cap City Comedy Club all weekend. Does the Bone Zone podcast with Walsh. From Oregon, six-foot-five redhead.
Callers
- unnamed [00:27:36] — Correcting that the lyrics are ‘Big Pimpin down in PAT’ not PA Clarified the acronym but didn’t stop the debate
- Brandon [00:27:48] — Identifying the rap group as UGK and explaining the Port Arthur connection Provided helpful context about UGK being from Port Arthur
- John (Golden Triangle area) [00:31:20] — Calling in offended that Dale talked too nicely about the Golden Triangle, confirming no blue water there Supported Dale’s point but gave out his phone number on air accidentally
- Mike [00:36:01] — Explaining they partied in PAT because they used to sell dope and bang Provided context but Daniel still didn’t understand how rappers from different cities meet
- Michael [00:37:12] — Making absurd connections about Janis Joplin and Billy Joe McAllister Added to the confusion with nonsensical observations similar to Daniel’s
- James [00:38:00] — Definitively explaining PAT is Port Arthur, video shot in Trinidad, and BLA means blades (rims) Provided the clearest explanation but Daniel still asked how people from different cities meet
- Steve [00:41:32] — Making acronym jokes about DBWM at ATX Brief joke call
- Brandon [00:48:22] — Thanking the show for ACL tickets won the day before Dale cut him off when he started talking about being multiple texters
- Mark (ATX) [00:49:01] — Calling it ‘the whitest conversation about rap I’ve ever been involved with’ Brief observation call
Quotes
ISIS has already infiltrated every single church in America
Jim Bakker [00:01:37]
Look around. One of them’s ISIS
Dale Dudley [00:01:52]
Is this a radio dream I’m having?
Dale Dudley [00:30:01]
This is the whitest conversation about rap I’ve ever been involved with
Caller Mark [00:49:01]