Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, August 19, 2016
Part 1: Epic Rant
Dale delivers an extended, profanity-laced rant after being targeted by an internet troll (R. Scott Spurlock) who interrupted his ‘spa Dudley’ relaxation the night before. The show runs over breaks as Dale vents about trolls, radio critics, his contract renewal, the perceived conservative bent of sister station AM590, religion, and his frustrations with the industry. The hosts also discuss the Dudley and Bob Film Festival entries, a conflict with the Spanish-language station La Zeta over a bathroom hygiene incident involving Carissa, and various personal topics. Dale’s wife Amanda is scheduled to appear later in the show.
Segments
- Show open and Dale’s immediate rant setup [00:00:00] — Opening credits and Dale immediately announces he’s hungover and angry about internet trolls reaching him during ‘spa Dudley’ the previous night.
- New troll policy and R. Scott Spurlock [00:01:43] — Dale announces he will start publicly identifying and calling out trolls by name, specifically targeting R. Scott Spurlock who harassed him on Facebook. He threatens to give out addresses on-air.
- Spa Dudley explained [00:04:00] — Dale describes his elaborate home spa setup with hot tub, aromatherapy, Sonos speakers, and how it was ruined by a troll. Offers to let cast members use it when he’s on vacation.
- Film Festival entries discussion [00:06:00] — Dale and Matt discuss watching 25-30 entries for the Dudley and Bob Film Festival, most of which were terrible. They tease specific entries without giving away details, including one that portrays Dale as very overweight.
- Shamokin Dunkin’ Donuts update [00:08:00] — The recurring Shamokin, Pennsylvania Dunkin’ Donuts story gets an update: the store has reopened after being closed for arson.
- AM590/La Zeta criticism [00:09:09] — Dale launches into a rant about AM590 targeting ’50 plus idiot demo’ and white/conservative listeners, complaining the station needs an ‘enema’ and younger voices. Calls out specific former program directors by name.
- Career achievements and troll response [00:11:30] — Dale talks about recent financial milestones and new income streams, directly addresses R. Scott Spurlock again, challenges him to confront Dale in person at Walmart in Cedar Park.
- AM station staff and religion [00:14:00] — Dale says AM station employees aren’t speaking to him because many are ‘Jesus freaks,’ then delivers an anti-religion rant calling it ‘made up malarkey.’
- Amanda coming in / charity event confusion [00:15:00] — Dale mentions his wife Amanda will appear on the show later. Confusion about a Saturday charity event from 3-7pm that Amanda expects Dale to attend.
- AM590 staff diversity observation [00:16:30] — Bob notices the AM590 lineup is ‘all white’ – Jeffries, Dudley, Bearden, Ward – with no diversity. Dale adds Hodge to the list. They joke about Chuy (Eric) being ‘allowed’ on air.
- Sarcastic apology [00:17:29] — Dale delivers a sarcastic ‘apology’ for the rant, saying he may or may not have mentioned names of people at the company and may or may not have said things about brown-nosing for someone’s birthday.
- Music trivia and ’70s songs [00:19:00] — Hosts play and discuss various ’70s songs including Andrew Gold, Brothers Johnson’s ‘Strawberry Letter 23,’ Climax Blues Band, and others. Brief discussion of Andrew Gold’s connection to Linda Ronstadt.
- Caller Kathy – Film Festival ticket complaint [00:22:00] — Repeat caller Kathy complains about Film Festival tickets selling out quickly in the smallest theater. Hosts tease her about Bob never taking her to lunch and Bob’s alleged mistreatment of listeners.
- Spa Dudley details / peppermint schnapps [00:26:00] — More details about Dale’s elaborate home spa setup. Discussion of having only peppermint schnapps left to drink, which Dale’s 10-year-old son Jacob brought him.
- Callers on trolls and schnapps [00:27:00] — Two callers: one advises Dale to stop giving trolls attention, another shares a high school peppermint schnapps story that got him suspended.
- Kevin Hart prank aftermath / Rahim the Dream [00:29:00] — Dale reflects on being fooled by Bob’s Kevin Hart prank from the previous day. Bob shares a thank-you letter from Rahim the Dream, the Kevin Hart impersonator, who was thrilled by the opportunity.
- Jeff Ward’s social media avoidance / Howard Stern mention [00:31:00] — Dale envies Jeff Ward for never having a Facebook page. Discussion of early 1990s when Howard Stern mentioned Dudley and Bob on-air, and later Howard 100 News interview with Dale.
- Bob’s house burned down / Shamokin update [00:36:00] — Bob mentions his childhood home in Houston was burned to the ground in a flood. Official news audio confirms Shamokin Dunkin’ Donuts reopened.
- La Zeta conflict escalates [00:40:00] — Dale reveals the conflict with sister station La Zeta has escalated to HR involvement. La Zeta staff put up banners to block the view into their studio. The issue stems from Carissa’s comment about a five-year-old in the bathroom not washing hands.
- Carissa’s defense / HR situation [00:46:00] — Carissa insists she didn’t complain to HR, that the mother went to HR herself. Debate over who is responsible for the situation becoming an HR issue.
- Back to school commercial / show ends [00:47:00] — Brief discussion of talent sheets and back-to-school commercials as the segment wraps up.
Guests
- Amanda Dudley (other) [00:15:00] — Dale’s wife, scheduled to appear later in show to promote a charity event
Callers
- Kathy (regular) [00:22:47] — Complained that Film Festival tickets in smallest theater sold out in five minutes, asked Bob to take her to lunch Hosts teased her extensively about Bob never taking her to lunch, Bob’s alleged mistreatment of listeners, and his mean behavior. Bob eventually promised to take her once he’s off keto diet. Good-natured banter.
- unnamed [00:27:47] — Advised Dale to stop giving trolls attention Dale acknowledged the advice but said he’s built his career on making fun of envious people, so it doesn’t matter
- Tarrant [00:28:42] — Shared high school story about getting suspended for peppermint schnapps while friend got interrogated for eating peppermints Told the story but appeared to get disconnected or hung up on mid-story. Hosts commented on losing him.
- unnamed (Copper Cove (1990s)) [00:33:51] — Story about hearing Howard Stern mention Dudley and Bob in early ’90s while driving through Copper Cove, which led him to discover the show Dale noted this is why you should never mention competition. Caller became a loyal listener since early 2000s in San Antonio.
Music
- Andrew Gold – ‘Lonely Boy’ — played during show, discussed his connection to Linda Ronstadt and the Wrecking Crew
- Brothers Johnson – ‘Strawberry Letter 23’ — played, mentioned as a cover from 1975, hosts note the brothers no longer speak
- Climax Blues Band – ‘Couldn’t Get It Right’ — played, hosts tried to identify it
- Jay Ferguson – ‘Thunder Island’ — played, noted as formerly of Spirit
- Pure Prairie League – ‘Amie’ — played
Quotes
there are times when my own mental health gets in the way and i think you should just go jump off a god damn bridge
Dale Dudley [00:02:15]
it is targeting the 50 plus idiot demo who are just tuning in to be reminded that i’m white white is good
Dale Dudley [00:09:58]
R Scott Spurlock call a lawyer get with that idiot over in Bass Drop and sue me
Dale Dudley [00:11:48]
i won every program director who told me i don’t have the dots on my commercials
Dale Dudley [00:12:39]
f your jesus i don’t believe in it it’s all made up malarkey that’s what’s wrong with the world
Dale Dudley [00:14:13]
hey you know how much i made in talent last month 6500 bucks eat my goddamn balls
Dale Dudley [00:16:00]