Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, October 26, 2016
This Show
Part 1: Fired
Dale spends the opening segment ranting about Austin Monthly magazine rejecting his deer column because an editor was offended by a ‘deer season’ joke. He threatens to quit his writing gig over the creative conflict, despite making $300/month. The show also features a KVUE news segment about Matt Bearden hosting a benefit show for comedian Lashonda Lester, who has kidney failure. The episode captures Dale in full scorched-earth mode, threatening to burn bridges while reflecting on lost friendships and professional relationships.
Segments
- Opening chaos and vape machine [00:00:01] — Show opens mid-week with Matt absent initially. Someone left a vape device in the studio.
- Dale announces he’s angry about Austin Monthly [00:01:16] — Dale reveals he’s furious about his column being rejected and considered quitting his writing job, comparing it to ‘Inetta the Moodsetter’ who quit on-air.
- The deer season column saga [00:02:38] — Dale explains his column about hitting a deer was rejected in August, asked to be rewritten for deer season, and he wrote about that rejection – which editors now want him to rewrite again.
- Dale’s free advertising rant [00:08:12] — Dale emphasizes he wrote for Austin Monthly for three years for free and has given them thousands of dollars worth of free radio promotion, yet they’re nitpicking over one article.
- Politics and religion on AM show [00:11:01] — Dale mentions doing an hour on TALK 1370 about how the Bible is being twisted for the election and how no one can biblically justify Trump.
- David Hickey wins Austin Film Festival award [00:12:17] — Dale congratulates friend David Hickey on winning Texas Spirit Award and considers sending him an article to adapt into a movie, like Bernie was adapted from Texas Monthly.
- Dale considers scorched earth policy [00:19:25] — Dale threatens that if he quits Austin Monthly acrimoniously, he will ‘burn the magazine to the ground’ on-air for the rest of his career.
- KVUE and costume controversy [00:23:04] — Discussion of Dale’s comments about KVUE anchors’ clothing choices. The new news director, who is apparently a daily listener, contacted them about it.
- Dale’s year of lost relationships [00:30:05] — Dale reflects that 2016 has cost him more friendships than any year of his life – the Millionaire’s Club, High Pockets, his father-in-law babysitter, all over politics and Trump.
- Ancestry DNA and Revolutionary War ancestor [00:32:03] — Dale discusses finding a Revolutionary War ancestor through DNA matching, then discovering the ancestor owned slaves based on his will.
- Matt Bearden on KVUE news – Lashonda benefit [00:39:09] — The show plays a KVUE news segment about Matt hosting a benefit show at Cap City Comedy Club for comedian Lashonda Lester, who has kidney failure.
- HPV cancer discussion [00:43:08] — Dale mentions reading about increased throat/tonsil cancer in men from HPV, leading to an exchange that requires multiple dump button hits.
Callers
- unnamed [00:32:24] — Complimenting Dale on his friendship with Art Acevedo and the Austin Police Chief’s recent actions Brief positive call; Dale mentions they already discussed the topic
- unnamed [00:34:31] — Called to say she bought Austin Monthly because of Dale’s column, then criticized lack of Black representation in the magazine Matt makes a comment about Austin’s segregation; Dale hangs up on her mid-conversation
- unnamed [00:44:40] — Asked for Bob specifically with a question Caller stalled and show went to break before they could finish
Quotes
I’m thinking about pulling an Inetta the Moodsetter.
Dale Dudley [00:02:02]
If you don’t want the number one talk show host in Austin writing for your magazine…
Dale Dudley [00:05:52]
When I go, I will light you on fire the rest of my career.
Dale Dudley [00:19:32]
That’s the phrase that pays this year, scorched earth.
Bob Fonseca [00:19:44]
I’ve lost so many relationships and friends this year more than any year of my entire life.
Dale Dudley [00:30:05]
Part 2: Mazzerati
Dale tells a long story about visiting Audi North Shore to pick up his wife’s car and being invited over to the adjacent Maserati dealership by manager Ben Bennett, where attractive salesperson Tanya showed him cars he can’t afford while he wore a promotional Jack Bauer jacket. The segment includes PopCop doing his regular bit, discussion of Daniel wanting to do a police ride-along despite his fear of heights, and Fast Food Fanatic covering Halloween candy and international fast food items.
Segments
- Opening / Open Enrollment Discussion [00:00:02] — Dale discusses open enrollment and introduces Alex, an AI assistant helping with benefits selection.
- PopCop Segment [00:04:01] — PopCop delivers his pop culture news with constant interruptions from sound effects.
- Police Ride-Along Discussion [00:06:00] — Dale offers to set up a police ride-along for Daniel, showing video of a woman on a ride-along getting shot at.
- Maserati Dealership Story [00:19:39] — Dale tells the story of picking up his wife’s Audi and being taken to the Maserati dealership by manager Ben Bennett, where he met salesperson Tanya.
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:50:11] — The segment covers Walmart exclusive Halloween candy, international McDonald’s items, and various new food products.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:04:01] — Gary PopCop delivers pop culture news about Richard Simmons closing his fitness center, constantly interrupted by sound effects
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:50:11] — Covers Halloween candy exclusives at Walmart, international McDonald’s items including UK nacho cheese balls and Japan Texas burger, Girl Scout Cookie cereal, and pumpkin spice products
Callers
- unnamed [00:46:36] — Suggesting Dale could use a Maserati as an Uber to make up lost income Dale did not appreciate the suggestion
- unnamed [00:46:58] — Making a joke about Dale’s Jack Bauer jacket Caller suggested Dale could fill in if Jack Bauer got hurt, hosts engaged with the joke
Quotes
I grew up in Monahans. I’m struggling over quitting a $300 a month writing gig.
Dale Dudley [00:22:00]
I look like the epitome of no one that would be in there.
Dale Dudley [00:25:02]
I laid it all out there. And I can’t afford any of these cars.
Dale Dudley [00:42:44]
Part 3: Hangin with Spence
This segment features Dale dealing with the fallout from an angry early-morning email he sent to his editor at Austin Monthly magazine about a rejected column, ultimately discussing resignation on-air. The show then transitions to ‘Hanging with Spencer,’ introducing board operator Spencer from KLBJ-AM as a guest. The segment includes discussion of KVUE news coverage, Alex Jones conspiracy theories, and various workplace dynamics.
Segments
- Pre-show banter and email regret [00:00:00] — Dale realizes the harsh tone of his 3:30 AM email to Austin Monthly editor Madeline and discusses his frustration with the magazine’s rejection of his deer column.
- Dale threatens to quit Austin Monthly [00:03:42] — Dale reads parts of his angry email and discusses his decision to resign from the magazine after ten years, citing creative differences with new editors.
- Hanging with Spencer begins [00:22:34] — Spencer, a KLBJ-AM board operator, joins as the main guest. The hosts discuss how Daniel booked him after Dale casually mentioned Spencer should come by sometime.
- KVUE news director letter [00:23:01] — Dale reads an off-the-record email from KVUE news director Michael Redding defending the station’s journalism and offering his contact information.
- Getting to know Spencer [00:36:00] — The hosts interview Spencer about his background, family, relationships, and work at the station. Discussion of potential speed dating segment.
- Alex Jones fish-people rant [00:56:35] — Dale plays an audio clip of Alex Jones discussing a conspiracy theory about genetic experiments creating human-fish hybrids in England.
Guests
- Spencer (other) [00:22:34] — KLBJ-AM board operator brought on after Dale mentioned he should visit; segment became ‘Hanging with Spencer.’ Also does Sunday shift on 101X and Saturday news.
Text Line
- [00:20:48] Comments that Dale is very talented at writing but should move on when he loses passion for something — read by Dale Dudley Dale’s wife’s text provides perspective on his Austin Monthly resignation decision
- [00:20:50] Chris Mosher writes that the magazine money ‘is a lot of money man’ — read by Dale Dudley Dale acknowledges the financial impact of quitting
Quotes
I shouldn’t have put the F-ing in there.
Dale Dudley [00:01:06]
Young people are changing everything. And now it’s caught up with you.
Bob Fonseca [00:15:02]
Someone tell Madeline Holleran I personally apologize for putting her in a rough spot.
Dale Dudley [00:27:03]
They got humanoids crossed with fish and stuff. We are screwed people.
Alex Jones (clip) [00:56:44]