Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, November 2, 2016
This Show
Part 1: Contract Woes and Yesterday’s Brouhaha
Dale opens the show frustrated about contract negotiations, revealing that promises of studio equipment and home broadcast setup have been scaled back to minimal gear and a ‘crappy laptop.’ This triggers an extended rant about feeling undervalued and equipment shortages. The conversation spirals into a rehash of yesterday’s on-air fight with Daniel, with Dale attempting to give Daniel advice about accepting criticism. Dale then reveals he’d planned a surprise show dinner at Three Forks steakhouse but becomes anxious about Daniel potentially taking other people’s food home in doggy bags. The segment dissolves into an extended argument about business dinner etiquette, with Dale’s sister Susan calling in to explain proper behavior, only for tensions to escalate further until Dale cancels the dinner entirely.
Segments
- Show Opening [00:00:04] — Bob delivers the show introduction listing the cast. Dale immediately vents frustration about his hotkeys not being loaded and hints at contract tensions.
- Contract Woes Begin [00:01:27] — Dale explains the contract process, revealing yesterday’s meeting resulted in scaled-back promises: no new computer, just a ‘crappy laptop,’ and his home studio has been downgraded from a full build to a minimal remote setup.
- AM Show Frustrations [00:06:01] — Dale considers quitting the AM show, calling it a ‘terrible place to work’ where he doesn’t fit politically and can’t do the creative show he wants due to equipment limitations.
- Yesterday’s Fight Revisited [00:09:29] — Dale admits yesterday’s argument with Daniel took the wind out of his sails. He references the Sideshow where the Four Seasons woman called in for a half hour.
- Dale’s Statement to Daniel [00:11:19] — Dale delivers a ‘peace and love’ message explaining that when multiple people tell you the same version of events, you should consider it might be true rather than getting defensive—a veiled criticism of Daniel’s behavior.
- Company Email Drama [00:16:42] — Discussion of passive-aggressive company emails about social media engagement, with Dale calling out the station’s passive-aggressive culture.
- Damon Calls About Harmonizer [00:19:32] — Caller Damon suggests arguments would be better through a harmonizer. Dale accidentally hangs up on him and another caller while fumbling with the phone system.
- Jim Baker Hat Curse [00:21:41] — Bob reveals he had a horrible day after putting on a Jim Baker hat yesterday, having to lock it in a metal box to stop the bad luck.
- Creating an Uncomfortable Workplace [00:22:01] — Caller Chris suggests people won’t bring up controversial topics because they’re afraid of making Daniel angry, creating an uncomfortable workplace afterward.
- Dale’s Self-Improvement Speech [00:23:01] — Dale shares how he’s changed his behavior when multiple trusted people told him he was wrong, crediting Matt with giving him outside perspective on how others perceived him.
- Chair Crisis [00:27:53] — Bob points out all the studio chairs are broken—Carissa’s has no adjustment, Matt’s won’t raise, and they’re all falling apart from years of use.
- Four Seasons Woman Sideshow Update [00:29:56] — Matt explains the Four Seasons woman called the Sideshow to defend her name, initially offered Daniel a comped meal, but by the end of the call rescinded the offer because Daniel and Matt made her angry again.
- Social Media Award [00:33:29] — Matt reveals CJ tweeted ‘Who is the most mean spirited cast member?’ and Matt ‘won resoundingly’ in the replies. He’s angry the show’s social media is undermining rather than supporting the cast.
- Three Forks Dinner Announcement [00:36:45] — Dale reveals his surprise plan to take the show to Three Forks steakhouse for a dinner (10-12 people including spouses). He’d already spoken to the salesperson but is now having second thoughts.
- Doggy Bag Controversy Erupts [00:38:47] — Dale admits he’s worried Daniel and his wife will take other people’s food home in doggy bags like at previous dinners. Daniel defends taking home uneaten food as ‘not wasteful,’ triggering a massive argument.
- Susan Calls In [00:43:41] — Dale’s sister Susan, who teaches business etiquette at UT, calls in to explain proper business dinner behavior—you only take home what you personally ordered, and spouses should help you look professional.
- Dinner Cancelled [00:48:59] — After the extended argument and Daniel’s defensive reaction even to Susan’s advice, Dale cancels the show dinner entirely, saying ‘it’s impossible to get anything done.’
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:10:18] — Referenced extensively—the Four Seasons woman called in for a half hour on yesterday’s Sideshow, continuing the controversy and ultimately getting her invitation to Daniel rescinded again.
Guests
- Susan (Dale’s sister) (expert) [00:43:41] — Called in to explain business dinner etiquette. She teaches etiquette on the side at University of Texas. Told Daniel that taking other people’s food home looks childish and greedy at a business dinner.
Callers
- Damon [00:19:32] — Suggested yesterday’s argument would have been better if done through the harmonizer Dale wants but can’t get Dale accidentally hung up on him while fumbling with the phone system, apologizing afterward
- Chris [00:21:48] — Pointed out that Dale complained last week Daniel wasn’t controversial anymore, so he can’t have it both ways. Also noted people won’t bring up topics on-air because they’re afraid of Daniel’s anger afterward Led to Dale admitting someone told him off-air they won’t stir the pot because ‘it’s an uncomfortable place to work if you’re on Daniel’s bad side’
Text Line
- [00:17:00] Amanda (Dale’s wife) sent a group text to Dale, Bob, and Matt saying ‘You’re starting your day with a negative, which is causing my day to start with a negative’ — read by Dale Dudley Dale read it aloud, confused why she’d loop the whole show into her complaint about his negative mood. Matt joked about the ‘Yoko’ nickname they gave her.
- [00:14:19] CJ Morgan tweeted that Daniel acts like a jerk and will probably get invited to Three Forks while CJ and Chuy won’t — read by Bob Fonseca Triggered discussion of Dale trying to work behind the scenes to set up the dinner, with CJ being passive-aggressive about not being included
- [00:36:45] Matt received a late group text from Amanda about starting the day negatively (same one Dale and Bob got 20 minutes earlier) — read by Matt Bearden Joked that Dale and Bob get faster delivery because they have free AT&T phones and their names are on the show
Quotes
They don’t want you to be special. They don’t want you to be a star.
Dale Dudley [00:05:29]
It’s my dream to blow away a troll in the parking lot.
Dale Dudley [00:08:14]
Every day I bring in something where I’m made fun of. Every day.
Dale Dudley [00:12:00]
They don’t like me. It drives them crazy that I’m still here.
Dale Dudley [00:18:22]
Never throw Bob Fonseca under the bus. This show would have ended a long time ago.
Dale Dudley [00:22:28]
When you have four people giving you the version, that’s what really happened.
Dale Dudley [00:25:08]
If we do a show dinner, you’re entitled to take home whatever you ordered. Not other people’s food.
Dale Dudley [00:39:00]
Your job at that dinner is to make yourself look professional, not do anything greedy or childish.
Susan [00:44:04]
Part 3: Ari Shaffir in the house!
This part features comedian Ari Shaffir in studio during a chaotic show. The hosts continued debating Daniel’s plan to freeze and transport Home Slice pizza to Vancouver, then discussed Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller tweeting the C-word about Hillary Clinton. The segment devolved into a contentious call with listener Sandra Pedraza who demanded they stop talking and play more music, leading to an extended on-air argument where Dale attacked her appearance while she criticized the show format.
Segments
- Pizza debate continues [00:00:00] — Dale apologizes to Ari for the ongoing pizza debate, explaining Daniel wants to freeze and transport Home Slice pizza to Vancouver for his in-laws, believing his freezer works differently than everyone else’s.
- Ari Shaffir catches up [00:05:32] — Dale welcomes Ari properly and asks what’s happened since his last visit. Ari discusses his Comedy Central show ‘This Is Not Happening’ and confirms he’s taping his special Saturday night at Cap City.
- Bobby Lee fight story [00:13:49] — Ari recounts beating up comedian Bobby Lee multiple times over a girl, including kicking him before he went on stage at the Comedy Store, causing Bobby’s face to swell during his set.
- Sid Miller C-word tweet [00:19:13] — Dale explains Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller tweeted ‘cunt’ about Hillary Clinton, then lied about being hacked before blaming a staff member, revealing his dishonesty.
- Calling Sid Miller’s office [00:36:32] — Dale calls Miller’s office live on air as character ‘Delena Dudley’ to complain about the tweet, then insults Miller and his staff before hanging up.
- Political bias discussion [00:43:00] — Dale addresses listener Travis McDavid who asked why he doesn’t criticize Democrats as much, explaining he’s an independent who leans left socially but would be fiscally conservative if done smartly.
- Ari’s colonoscopy story [00:52:15] — Ari describes his recent colonoscopy experience after bleeding from internal hemorrhoids, explaining the procedure and aftermath in graphic detail.
- Sandra Pedraza blowup [00:58:55] — Caller Sandra Pedraza demands they stop talking so much and play music. Dale engages in an extended hostile exchange, calling her ugly and fat while she criticizes the show. He eventually looks up her Facebook photo and mocks her appearance before she hangs up.
Guests
- Ari Shaffir (comedian) [00:00:00] — In studio promoting Cap City Comedy Club shows and taping his Comedy Central special Saturday. Discussed his show ‘This Is Not Happening’, beating up Bobby Lee, and his colonoscopy.
Callers
- Dustin [00:01:54] — Called to thank Matt for Punch comedy show tickets but mentioned Daniel’s crazy pizza plan Brief thank-you call that led back into pizza debate
- Jay Tony C [00:05:32] — Suggested Daniel duct tape pizza to the airplane wing Quick joke suggestion, moved on
- Cody [00:06:04] — Defended Daniel, saying he freezes Chicago pizzas with dry ice and transports them successfully Dale cut him off saying Austin has good pizza too
- Sandra Pedraza [00:58:10] — Called to complain the show talks too much and should play more music like Ted Nugent and Lynyrd Skynyrd Massive blowup where Dale repeatedly insulted her appearance after she gave her Facebook name. Extended hostile exchange about show format before she hung up. Dale later admitted he ‘basically became Sid Miller’ during the call.
Quotes
Daniel is on a very intelligent funny spectrum and you can’t win this argument
Dale Dudley [00:01:35]
I was kicking at him and his face started swelling up while he was on stage
Ari Shaffir [00:15:44]
If your secretary needs someone else just to make your statements, government’s too big
Ari Shaffir [00:34:00]
I’m an independent who will never vote for Republicans again until they get rid of the god thing
Dale Dudley [00:43:30]
You’re an absolute anonymous old nobody. You don’t speak for anyone but yourself.
Dale Dudley [00:59:00]