Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, September 25, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Worm Brain
Dale opens the show in a self-described foul mood, announcing he’ll take a backseat today after dealing with online criticism about his AM show. The segment pivots to ‘Worm Brain’ – a North Texas woman whose chronic headaches were caused by tapeworm larvae living in her brain. This launches into Drone Corner featuring animals attacking drones, then evolves into Dale’s ongoing ‘animals taking over’ theme with discussion of natural predators, Canadian cougars stalking a jogger, and gun ownership differences between the U.S. and Canada.
Segments
- Show Open and Dale’s Mood [00:00:05] — Matt does the intro. Dale requests to be called ‘Dale Two Times’ or ‘The Betrayer’ and announces he’s taking a backseat today, letting others lead while he plays relief pitcher due to his mood.
- Friday Morning House Party and ACL Tickets [00:02:28] — Bob announces it’s Friday Morning House Party with ACL tickets to give away. Discussion of Halloween party sponsorship fundraising – they have commitments for $2,000, need $3,000 more.
- Worm Brain Story [00:06:59] — Dale presents the main story: a 31-year-old North Texas woman suffered chronic headaches and blurred vision caused by tapeworm larvae (neurocysticercosis) living in her brain. Doctors removed 6-8 larval sacs from her brain stem after she likely ate contaminated food during a trip to Mexico.
- Dale’s Mystery Illness Flashback [00:12:37] — The tapeworm story triggers Dale to recount when he caught an unidentified fever after horseback riding in Colorado, reaching 102.7 degrees with extreme skin sensitivity. Doctors ran tests for every known virus but never identified it.
- Drone Corner – Animals vs Drones [00:16:16] — Dale presents Drone Corner featuring CNN’s Jeanne Moos segment showing various animals attacking drones: eagles, chimps, rams, alligators, bees, and dogs. Discussion of why drones make people and animals angry.
- Canadian Cougar Attack Video [00:29:00] — Dale shows video of Alberta jogger being stalked by two cougars, using bear spray to fend them off. This launches discussion about natural predators in Texas versus Canada, with Dale noting Texas lacks serious animal predators.
- Gun Culture Debate [00:35:00] — Daniel questions why Canadians don’t carry guns despite having bears and cougars in their backyards. Dale discusses gun culture differences, noting Democrats are better for gun shop business due to fear-mongering about gun confiscation.
- Justin from Canada Calls In [00:37:00] — Regular caller Justin from Canada (listening via sideshow stream) notes Canadians actually have more guns per capita than Americans according to Michael Moore, but the culture around guns is different.
Recurring Bits
- Friday Morning House Party [00:02:28] — Bob announces Friday Morning House Party with ACL tickets to give away
- Drone Corner [00:16:16] — Dale presents animal vs. drone videos including CNN segment with Jeanne Moos, plus Canadian cougar attack footage
- The Sideshow [00:37:00] — Justin mentions he listens to the show via the sideshow stream from Canada
Callers
- Eddie (Lampasas County (originally from Austin)) (regular) [00:33:03] — Called to compliment Dale’s passionate shows recently and to confirm there are cougars, bobcats, and jaguars in Lampasas County Confirmed wildlife predators in Central Texas, Dale had to cut him off as he kept talking
- Justin (Canada (originally from Texas)) (regular) [00:37:00] — Called about gun ownership in Canada, noting Canadians have more guns per capita than Americans but different culture around them Dale notes Justin is developing a Canadian accent. Daniel mentions Justin texts him and he had to block his number
Quotes
I’ll let you guys take the lead today. I’ll bring them up, you throw the jokes.
Dale Dudley [00:01:55]
She had tapeworms that were living in her brain.
Dale Dudley [00:09:26]
Animals are becoming more and more aware. I’m with you on that.
Dale Dudley [00:23:48]
We have fat tiny penis men walking around saying don’t take my guns. No one was taking your guns.
Dale Dudley [00:35:59]
Part 2: Band Stories
Dale promotes the Halloween party at Sherlock’s and announces afternoon show, then discusses John Boehner crying with the Pope and various Pope Francis statements. The show covers a New Braunfels pathologist arrested for shooting band students with pellet gun, a band teacher who posted porn online, and ends with an angry militia member’s viral video rant about arresting politicians.
Segments
- Halloween Party Fundraising [00:00:00] — Dale announces the October 24th Halloween party at Sherlock’s and lists sponsors who’ve contributed to prize money totaling $3,500. Also promotes his afternoon show on AM radio.
- Tracy Schultz Facebook Drama [00:02:16] — Matt noticed former intern Tracy Schultz unfriended him on Facebook. Turns out they were never friends to begin with, not because Matt is ‘too political’ as Tracy joked.
- Dollar Tree Hidden Camera Arrest [00:07:07] — News story about a man arrested for putting iPhone in cardboard box with hole to record women in Dollar Tree bathroom. Turns out he’s the manager who kept ‘checking’ the restroom first.
- Captain Clay Higgins Crime Stoppers [00:11:00] — Bob’s favorite Landry Parish Sheriff spokesman does a segment about a ‘Dapper Don’ thief who stole from gas station, calling out his fashion choices and referencing the grassy knoll.
- Pope Francis and John Boehner [00:14:00] — Dale discusses Pope’s visit, Boehner crying, and the Pope’s ten points for making the world better. Dale agrees with most points despite not being religious, contrasts with conservative media calling Pope a socialist.
- ACL Ticket Giveaway [00:21:00] — Weekend One three-day passes giveaway with keyword ‘Nero’ – tickets gone in approximately 13 seconds.
- New Braunfels Band Shooter [00:24:00] — Pathologist William Henry Kloss arrested for shooting high school band students with pellet gun during practice. Dale and Matt discuss how absurd and dangerous this was.
- Band Teacher Porn Star [00:29:00] — Ohio assistant band director Kristen Sundman (MelodyXXX2 online) forced to resign after posting amateur porn. Lots of band-related puns follow.
- Austin Police DWI Firing [00:35:00] — Chief Acevedo fires officer Albert Aravalo for DWI (91 in 55 mph zone, .16 BAC). Police union argues PTSD should be considered; Dale argues against special treatment.
- Most Exciting Texas Cities [00:39:00] — Clickbait article ranks College Station as most exciting city in Texas (per capita hotels/bars/restaurants), Austin second. Everyone mocks the methodology.
- Angry Militia Video [00:50:00] — John Ritzheimer, former Oath Keeper, rants on video about trying to arrest a congresswoman and criticizes fellow militia members for not taking action. Dale struggles to understand what he’s even upset about.
Quotes
I can’t believe that I was agreeing with this pope.
Dale Dudley [00:14:00]
Who would shoot at kids? Shoot the tuba!
Dale Dudley [00:25:00]
So Ken, can we plead PTSD and save our jobs?
Dale Dudley [00:38:00]
Part 3: Doomsday Dave
The show interviews ‘Doomsday Dave’ from Planet X News about an alleged NASA document predicting an asteroid impact on Monday, but Dave immediately debunks the story, revealing the document is fake and he doesn’t believe the world is ending. The interview becomes comedy gold as the producers realize they didn’t properly vet the guest. The rest of the segment includes discussions about flu shots, wrong science facts, the TransJam DJ business from Dale’s past, and meandering conversations about marriage and parenting.
Segments
- Introduction to Doomsday Dave segment [00:00:02] — Dale sets up the interview about a NASA document claiming the world will end Monday from an asteroid strike, reading CJ’s humorous show clock breakdown.
- Doomsday Dave interview [00:04:29] — Dave from Planet X News admits the NASA document is fake and he doesn’t actually believe the world is ending, much to the producers’ embarrassment.
- Discount Electronics promo [00:11:05] — Dale gives live read for Discount Electronics, discussing drones and refurbished computers.
- Planet P music discussion [00:12:19] — Debate over Planet P Project songs and Bob’s musical preferences, with Dale playing ‘Why Me’.
- Wrong science facts [00:17:51] — Dale presents science misconceptions including flu shot myths, lightning striking twice, summer heat explanations, and sugar not causing hyperactivity.
- TransJam photo reveal [00:22:14] — Dale shares photo from his 1970s disco-era DJ business called TransJam, discussing the company and early career.
- Halloween bash sponsorship pitch [00:27:49] — Discussion of Halloween party fundraising, currently at $3,500, with pitch for small business sponsors.
- George Zimmer marijuana advocacy clip [00:29:55] — Playing audio of the former Men’s Wearhouse founder discussing his 50 years of marijuana use.
- What We Got Wrong segment [00:34:04] — Reading listener corrections about factual errors from the week, including debate over Carissa saying Jon Hamm won posthumously.
- Moon rock hoax story [00:40:42] — Discussion of how Holland’s ‘moon rock’ gift from Apollo astronauts turned out to be petrified wood worth nothing.
- Steve caller on AM show [00:43:26] — Listener Steve calls to compliment Dale’s AM talk show and recommend Cowspiracy documentary.
- Finders Keepers documentary discussion [00:46:29] — Matt discovers documentary about two men fighting over an amputated foot found in a smoker, with the show trying to figure out where to watch it.
- Cindy caller with Right On suggestion [00:51:26] — Caller Cindy suggests a positive counter-segment to What We Got Wrong, compliments the WKRP song parody.
- Marriage and parenting talk [00:53:04] — Dark conversation about marriage difficulties, Daniel’s unhappiness, advice to Chuy about not rushing into marriage, and Dale’s cynical take on parenthood.
Recurring Bits
- What We Got Wrong [00:34:04] — Reading listener corrections from the week, though Dale notes it’s getting repetitive with the same people correcting them
- Drone Corner [00:03:07] — Mentioned in CJ’s humorous show clock at ’11 to 13 break’
Guests
- Doomsday Dave (other) [00:04:29] — Writer for Planet X News brought on to discuss doomsday asteroid predictions, but immediately debunked the story as fake. Bob suggests having him back regularly to discuss weird conspiracy topics.
Callers
- Steve [00:43:26] — Complimenting Dale’s AM show and recommending Cowspiracy documentary on Netflix Positive interaction, led to brief discussion of vegetarian documentaries like Food Inc. and Forks Over Knives
- Cindy [00:51:26] — Suggesting a ‘Right On’ segment to counter What We Got Wrong, complimenting the WKRP song parody Positive call that praised Matt and Dale’s collaboration. Dale jokingly asked her to lunch, then she joked his marital fight was probably his fault
Music
- Planet P Project — Discussed and played ‘Why Me’ as Dale reminisced about the 1980s band
Quotes
When you hear that pop, the world is a perfect place to live in.
Dale Dudley [00:00:48]
Our producer has booked a guest that isn’t actually going to be interviewed.
Dale Dudley [00:05:51]
We get him on air and he’s like, oh no, it’s not my website.
Bob Fonseca [00:13:52]
Have you no shame? You’re still going to be the guy that talks about which song was better?
Dale Dudley [00:18:01]
It’s really nice to hear somebody on the radio that has common sense.
Steve (caller) [00:43:33]