Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, September 28, 2016
This Show
Part 1: Quarry and what about religion
Dale passionately recommends the Cinemax series ‘Quarry’ to Bob and the crew, describing it as a gritty 1970s-set show about a Vietnam vet blackmailed into becoming a hitman. The conversation then shifts to Dale’s frustration about getting in trouble on his AM show for saying ‘GD’ (god damn) during a character bit, sparking a larger discussion about religion, censorship, audience complaints, and whether the AM slot is worth the stress. The segment becomes a mini God Squad as they debate religious sensitivity and Dale’s agnostic worldview.
Segments
- Show Open and Quarry Recommendation [00:00:00] — After sponsor reads, Dale enthusiastically pitches the Cinemax series ‘Quarry’ to Bob, describing it as a 1970s period piece about a Vietnam vet turned hitman with great music and production values. Bob gets excited about the song list including Big Star, Uriah Heep, and Van Morrison.
- Dale’s Medical Test and John Lockhart Lunch [00:15:45] — Brief discussion of Dale’s thyroid test requiring multiple blood draws and Amanda having lunch with John Lockhart while Dale was getting poked like a pincushion. Mention of Collings guitar factory tour plans.
- The GD Controversy [00:18:11] — Dale reveals he got in trouble on his AM show for saying ‘god damn’ during a character bit. He expresses frustration about censorship, audience complaints, and feeling boxed in by the AM format while following Rush Limbaugh.
- Religion and Offense Discussion [00:31:01] — The hosts debate why ‘GD’ offends people, with Dale arguing as a non-believer he’s not actually taking anyone’s Lord’s name in vain. Discussion touches on religious upbringing, original sin, and whether tradition matters.
- Gus Calls About Catholic Traditions [00:39:38] — Caller Gus asks about raising kids Catholic and doing communion/confirmation despite not being religious. Bob and Dale discuss their experiences with Catholic baptism and why they dropped out of the church.
- Stevie: Pet Death Stories [00:43:02] — Dale introduces a new recurring bit called ‘Stevie’ (named after Matt’s reaction to Dale’s nephew’s tumor photo) featuring animal-related stories. He shares a video of a woman who thinks she captured her dead dog’s ghost and a heartbreaking Facebook post written from a euthanized shelter dog’s perspective.
Recurring Bits
- Who Will Know It Man [00:12:48] — Dale mentions they’ll do an Earth Sciences episode as requested by Carissa, whose father is a geologist
- God Squad [00:18:11] — Extended discussion about religion, taking the Lord’s name in vain, and Dale’s agnostic worldview – functions as an impromptu mini God Squad segment
- The Sideshow [00:13:01] — Dale mentions yesterday’s Sideshow featured a romantic comedies discussion
Callers
- Tim [00:35:14] — Called under false pretenses (lied to screener about wanting to discuss GD issue) but just wanted to say ‘Stevie’ Dale notes Tim didn’t have to lie to get on air. Brief, humorous call that reinforces the new Stevie bit
- Gus [00:39:38] — Raising kids Catholic and doing first communion/confirmation despite agreeing with Dale’s views on religion Led to discussion about Catholic traditions, baptism, and whether tradition matters when you don’t believe. Dale and Bob shared their experiences dropping out of the Catholic church
Music
- Big Star — Featured in episode two of Quarry – Alex Chilton mentioned by name
- Van Morrison – Tupelo Honey — Featured in Quarry episode one, described by Bob as one of his favorite songs
- Harry Nilsson – Can’t Live (Spanish version: Si No Estas Tu) — Used in establishing shot for character named Sonny in Quarry, described as one of the best character establishing shots Dale has ever seen
- Uriah Heep — Featured in Quarry soundtrack, Bob mentions listening to them in high school
- Henry Gross – Shannon — Dale suggests this song about a dog that died would be perfect for the new Stevie bit
Quotes
Network television is over. It’s over.
Dale Dudley [00:06:34]
Unless you can help me in the ratings, I don’t care if you’re mad.
Dale Dudley [00:21:37]
I don’t believe in the Lord. I don’t believe in your Lord.
Dale Dudley [00:26:01]
Stevie! (in response to nephew’s tumor photo)
Matt Bearden [00:16:24]
Part 2: Mrs. Dudley and wild republicans
Transcript analysis pending.
Part 3: 512 Tequila guy!
The final segment of the 2016-09-28 show features guests from 512 Tequila discussing their rebranding, with Chris Kane and Scott Willis explaining the new look designed by Butler Brothers. Dale leads the segment but tensions flare with Carissa throughout the hour—he calls her out for looking at her phone, rolling her eyes, and leaving the room during bits. The hosts also discuss the presidential debate, Donald Trump’s sniffling, and the emotional home run by Dee Gordon honoring deceased Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. A head-to-head earth sciences quiz wraps the show, with Daniel defeating Carissa 7-4 despite her choosing the topic.
Segments
- Comedy Cruise promotion and housekeeping [00:00:02] — Dale promotes the August 2017 Comedy Cruise with Royal Caribbean, encouraging listeners to book through PBT Travel. He addresses questions about bringing children on the cruise.
- 512 Tequila rebranding discussion [00:01:23] — Chris Kane and Scott Willis from 512 Tequila arrive to discuss their new branding by Butler Brothers. They explain the logo redesign process, their distillery relationship in Mexico, and the entrepreneurial journey behind the brand.
- Dale’s on-air frustrations and Jason’s call [00:02:21] — Caller Jason asks why Dale ‘snaps’ at Carissa. Dale defends himself, explaining built-up frustrations about staff looking at phones, missing cues, and walking out during the show. He compares himself to his father and admits he puts conflicts on-air rather than off-air.
- Tequila production and entrepreneur stories [00:14:15] — Chris Kane describes meeting a distillery contact on Craigslist-equivalent in Guadalajara, flying to Mexico with his girlfriend (now wife), and bootstrapping the business by selling a rental property. Dale expresses envy of entrepreneurs willing to take risks.
- Presidential debate analysis continues [00:25:28] — The hosts discuss Donald Trump’s debate sniffling montage, with Howard Dean’s cocaine conspiracy theory mentioned. They debate whether the sniffling was nerves, illness, or something else, and analyze Trump’s microphone complaints.
- Sean Hannity hypocrisy and Trump lies [00:33:30] — Audio of Sean Hannity criticizing media elites is played, followed by images of his private jet and mansion. The hosts discuss the debate lie count: 34 false claims for Trump vs. 4 for Clinton.
- Sex and God study [00:37:02] — Dale reads a Duke University study claiming sex makes men more devout and likely to pray, with oxytocin linked to spirituality. Bob skeptically questions the methodology.
- Intelligence and prejudice study [00:40:10] — Discussion of research showing people at both ends of the intelligence spectrum are prejudiced, just against different groups. Dale admits being prejudiced against ‘dumb people’ and reflects on his own journey away from racism.
- Francisco Santos family fundraiser [00:48:42] — Bob explains that Manny from the Army Navy Store is helping a family in crisis—a hardworking father of seven with serious health issues facing homelessness. They promote the GoFundMe for Francisco Santos.
- Dee Gordon home run tribute [00:52:10] — Emotional discussion of Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon hitting his first home run of the season as a tribute to deceased teammate Jose Fernandez. The team wore Fernandez jerseys and Gordon cried rounding the bases. Matt questions the connection until learning Gordon batted right-handed (Fernandez’s side) on the first pitch.
- Dale vs. Carissa blowup during earth sciences quiz [01:00:48] — During the head-to-head quiz, Dale accuses Carissa of rolling her eyes at him like Trump during the debate and tells her to go home. She leaves, comes back, and the tension continues. Daniel wins 7-4 despite Carissa choosing earth sciences as the topic.
Recurring Bits
- Head to Head [01:00:48] — Earth sciences quiz with Daniel defeating Carissa 7-4. Includes questions about waterfalls (cascade, horsetail, plunge), deserts, and other earth science topics. Tensions boil over when Dale accuses Carissa of eye-rolling.
Guests
- Chris Kane (other) [00:01:43] — Co-founder of 512 Tequila, appeared to promote the brand’s rebranding with new logo by Butler Brothers. Discussed entrepreneurial journey, bootstrapping the business, and working with Mexican distilleries.
- Scott Willis (other) [00:01:43] — 512 Tequila partner, appeared with Chris Kane to discuss the rebranding. Met with a Craigslist contact in Guadalajara to find their distillery.
Callers
- Forrest [00:01:34] — Corrected that Antarctica is the world’s largest desert, not the Sahara Dale and Matt acknowledged the correction and joked about the irony of someone named Forrest knowing about deserts
- Jason [00:02:06] — Asked why Dale ‘snaps’ at Carissa on air Led to Dale’s lengthy defense of his on-air behavior, explaining frustrations that build up about staff looking at phones and missing cues. Dale invited Jason to sit in for a week to understand his perspective.
- unnamed [00:57:01] — Explained that Dee Gordon batted right-handed first (Fernandez’s side) before switching Added context to the emotional home run tribute story
- Tim [01:05:01] — Called to defend Carissa, saying there IS a desert in the U.S. (Chihuahua Desert) Bob shut him down, clarifying that no one said there’s no desert in the U.S., just that it’s not the largest. Dale and Bob joked about Tim trying to get laid by defending Carissa.
Quotes
My old man beat me in a bathroom saying ‘I just have had enough’ and things built up.
Dale Dudley [00:04:06]
Every year I bonus Daniel and Carissa out of my own pocket.
Dale Dudley [00:06:34]
I read an article about Tito and said he can do it, why can’t I?
Chris Kane (512 Tequila) [00:15:33]
That makes me smart – Trump literally said that about not paying taxes.
Dale Dudley [00:28:41]
I started this show in 1987 as a little racist from Tyler Texas.
Dale Dudley [00:43:20]
This is a guy who did everything right and bad things happened to him.
Bob Fonseca [00:51:37]