Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Monday, November 14, 2016
This Show
Part 1: RIP Leon Russell
The show opens with tributes to Leon Russell, who passed away at 74. Dale dominates the show with rambling personal stories about his hangover, weekend apartment hunting downtown, Trump-related anxiety dreams, and an awkward encounter with his plastic surgeon at the Domain. Bob shares his appreciation for Leon Russell’s music and work with the Wrecking Crew. The cast discusses small-town Texas, gentrification, and the new Domain North development.
Segments
- Show open and hungover Dale [00:00:01] — Dale opens the show hungover from watching football all day Sunday and jokes about almost calling in sick. He describes his Trump-related anxiety dreams.
- Cowboys comeback victory [00:03:05] — Dale and Bob discuss the Cowboys’ dramatic last-second touchdown against Pittsburgh with rookie Ezekiel Elliott, and Tony Romo agreeing to be backup quarterback.
- Trump transition team [00:04:45] — Brief discussion of Trump naming Reince Priebus as chief of staff and Steve Bannon as senior advisor.
- Dave Chappelle on SNL [00:06:09] — Dale praises Dave Chappelle’s unedited Saturday Night Live opening monologue that included multiple uses of the N-word and his story about being at the White House with ‘all the black people except for Bradley Cooper.’
- Show prep drama [00:07:27] — Dale mentions CJ Morgan quit and asked for his job back, conflicts between CJ and Aaron Haley, and tension about the new comedy club.
- Leon Russell tribute [00:10:44] — The show plays multiple Leon Russell songs including ‘A Song for You’ and ‘Tightrope’ and discusses his career with the Wrecking Crew, working on records for Phil Spector, Frank Sinatra, and others.
- Leonard Cohen vs Leon Russell [00:15:35] — Dale explains they didn’t do a Leonard Cohen tribute because they didn’t know his music as well, but praises Kate McKinnon’s ‘Hallelujah’ performance on SNL.
- Friday afternoon trolling [00:16:36] — Dale discusses getting trolled on Facebook about not covering Julian Assange, whom Dale does not consider a hero for selectively releasing hacked emails.
- Show prep conflict and Daniel’s OCD [00:18:30] — Dale discusses Daniel Gallo’s obsessive need to share facts and stories, comparing it to OCD rather than Tourette’s. They reference the 1518 dancing plague in Strasbourg.
- Daytripper and small Texas towns [00:24:32] — Dale watched the KLRU show ‘Daytripper’ featuring Monahans, his hometown, and was amused at how the host had to stretch content because there’s nothing there. Discussion of small Texas towns like Balmorhea.
- Hyatt Regency bedbugs [00:32:01] — Dale accuses the Hyatt Regency San Antonio of giving him and his wife bedbugs during spring break. TripAdvisor won’t publish his review and the manager won’t call him back. ABC Home and Commercial successfully treated the infestation.
- Slash My Payments sponsor read [00:34:12] — Sponsor read for auto loan refinancing service.
- Apartment hunting and gentrification [00:35:28] — Dale and his wife are looking for a small downtown place. He notices extensive gentrification on the east side and admits to privilege when he rejected a place across from Section 8 housing.
- Domain North praise [00:36:40] — Dale apologizes for earlier skepticism about the Domain’s ‘bar district’ (Rock Rose). After visiting, he says it’s ‘stunningly well done’ and exactly what 6th Street should be – clean, safe, with restaurants, bars, and shops integrated together.
- Awkward encounter with plastic surgeon [00:38:19] — Dale runs into Dr. Snyder (who did his facelift and his wife’s breast augmentation) at the Domain with his family. Dale awkwardly asks about his work and then asks the doctor’s dermatologist wife to diagnose blotches on his arms on the street. He realizes afterward how inappropriate it was.
- Failed couple friendship [00:42:17] — Dale explains that going out with another couple is like a first date – they decide if they want to be friends. Dr. Snyder and his wife never asked them out again after Dale was grumpy at a charity event the night after the ‘November incident of 2015.’
Music
- Leon Russell — Multiple Leon Russell songs played as tribute following his death: ‘A Song for You’ (live version), ‘Tightrope’, and ‘Masquerade’ (intro)
Quotes
I have a long-standing promise to myself that I do not call in sick for hangovers
Dale Dudley [00:01:55]
Who has the balls to run the ball with nine seconds left?
Dale Dudley [00:03:32]
I don’t think Julian Assange is a hero. Julian Assange picked one side to release the stolen emails
Dale Dudley [00:16:52]
I looked across the street and saw section 8 housing and went nah maybe we won’t because I’m a judgmental
Dale Dudley [00:36:59]
How’s your work looking? And then pointed to my face
Dale Dudley [00:39:35]
It’s a POS we have downtown which is called 6th Street
Dale Dudley [00:44:33]
Part 2: Louis Vuitton bag business
The show discusses a listener buying his wife an expensive Louis Vuitton purse, which sparks debate about luxury purchases and sets off complaints from Carissa. Drama unfolds on the show prep Facebook page between listeners. The hosts discover someone hired bots to one-star bomb KLBJ’s Facebook page, likely related to ongoing comedy club feuding. The segment ends with Animal Cavalcade featuring various viral animal videos.
Segments
- Breaking and Entering promo [00:00:01] — Dale promotes the Breaking and Entering charity drive, with online donations and a live remote at Rudy’s Country Store on Friday.
- Mighty Swell end of year podcast announcement [00:00:33] — Dale announces the Mighty Swell Christmas podcast recording, mentions it’s approaching a sellout at 280 tickets with capacity at 300.
- Toy Hall of Fame inductees [00:03:05] — Dale discusses new inductees including Dungeons and Dragons, the swing, and Fisher Price little people.
- Woman putting on makeup while driving [00:06:41] — Dale shows a photo of a woman applying makeup with both hands while driving 72 mph on 183.
- The Domain discussion [00:06:56] — Brief discussion about The Domain’s high-end retail development.
- Louis Vuitton purse controversy begins [00:08:10] — Dale brings up that Doug (No Neck) bought his wife an expensive Louis Vuitton purse for her birthday, posting about it on social media.
- Carissa’s reaction [00:11:38] — Carissa expresses disbelief at spending that much money on a purse, leading to extended debate and some hurt feelings about comments on her skin.
- Show prep page drama [00:19:09] — Dale reads conflicts on the show prep Facebook page between Tracy Schultz, Matthew Chico Palmer, CJ Morgan, and Aaron Haley.
- Uncle Touchy’s comedy club saga [00:24:40] — Dale explains the ongoing feud with someone trying to start a comedy club, the creation of the fake ‘Uncle Touchy’s’ club, and resulting drama.
- Facebook ratings bombing [00:35:01] — Discussion of someone hiring bots to one-star bomb KLBJ’s Facebook page, bringing the rating down with over 100 fake one-star reviews.
- Man Eye Institute sponsor read [00:40:13] — Bob delivers sponsored content for Man Eye Institute LASIK procedures.
- Animal Cavalcade [00:46:09] — The hosts watch and discuss various viral animal videos including a goat in a palm tree, a hawk grabbing a mouse as a ‘bottle opener’, a dog’s final walk, and National Geographic’s top animal videos.
Recurring Bits
- Animal Cavalcade [00:46:09] — Extended segment featuring multiple viral animal videos including a goat climbing a palm tree, the ‘break time’ hawk video, Walnut the Whippet’s final walk, and National Geographic’s top 10 videos
Callers
- unnamed [00:19:12] — Called about the Louis Vuitton wallet costing $600 and defending luxury purchases by breaking down cost per day Bob and Matt engaged with the cost-per-day analysis, making jokes about the justification method
- unnamed [00:38:32] — Called to say not every woman wants a Louis Vuitton purse Dale made a joke about her wearing a prairie dress and the call ended quickly. Bob made a joke comparing the purse spending to her wedding spending
Quotes
It should have come with a side of strange with no repercussions
Dale Dudley [00:09:04]
Don’t go in there because they’re going to think you’re there to sell your skin
Bob Fonseca [00:13:43]
Well played sir is all I can say Doug. Show me your new Mavic when you get it
Dale Dudley [00:17:01]
You fat washed up piece of miserable ass. Now you’re effing with my job
Dale Dudley [00:37:13]
Part 3: Chappelle SNL Recap and Trump business
The hosts discuss Dave Chappelle’s monologue from SNL after Trump’s election, praising his performance and NBC for airing it uncensored. Dale becomes emotional discussing a friendship crisis with ‘High Pockets,’ his best friend of 35 years, over Trump support and perceived racism. A comedy club owner apparently bought bots to attack Cap City Comedy Club’s Facebook page with fake reviews after an ongoing feud. The show ends with lighter moments about hoodies, callers seeking advice, and an 18-year-old caller updating them about coming out to his mother.
Segments
- Fake Facebook Reviews [00:00:04] — Dale investigates how much it costs to buy Facebook bots after someone bought bots to leave fake negative reviews on the KLBJ page and Cap City Comedy Club’s page.
- Animal Cavalcade Continues [00:02:09] — The hosts finish watching National Geographic’s top videos including mother owl versus snake and the largest great white shark ever filmed. Daniel mentions his failed cucumber/zucchini cat scare experiment.
- Dave Chappelle SNL Monologue [00:06:24] — The hosts play extended clips from Dave Chappelle’s opening monologue on SNL, praising his commentary on Trump, the election, race relations, and Obama. Dale expresses pride in NBC for airing it uncensored.
- Comedy Club Feud Update [00:18:49] — Matt reveals that Cap City Comedy Club received 429 one-star reviews in an hour from bots, apparently purchased by the comedy club owner they’ve been feuding with. Matt offers free guest list spots for his Tuesday Punch show.
- Hoodie Drama [00:22:36] — Last Stand Brewing Company delivers hoodies and water, but there’s no double XL for Dale, leading to extended complaining and teasing about Dale’s size and attitude toward gifts.
- High Pockets Friendship Crisis [00:26:41] — Dale discusses his 35-year friendship with ‘High Pockets’ now in jeopardy over Trump support and perceived racism. Dale seeks listener advice on whether to respond to his friend’s text asking if he’s still mad.
- Coming Out Update [00:38:44] — Justin the Mormon calls offering advice about Dale’s friendship, then the 18-year-old caller from Thursday updates them that he came out to his mother (she took it well and even laughed) but hasn’t told his father yet.
- Lunch Paranoia Sketch [00:50:00] — Dale performs an extended paranoid comedy bit imagining his wife Amanda having lunches with a male client, with Bob playing along through four hypothetical lunch dates leading to an affair.
- Trump and Springsteen [00:56:06] — Dale plays Trump’s ‘stop it’ message to people being racist post-election, then discusses Bruce Springsteen helping veterans who found him broken down on his motorcycle, only to receive hateful comments for being a Hillary supporter.
Recurring Bits
- Animal Cavalcade [00:02:09] — Concluded the National Geographic top 5 videos including owl vs snake, great white shark, and cats scared by cucumbers
Callers
- Justin the Mormon (regular) [00:33:39] — Offered advice about Dale’s friendship crisis with High Pockets, encouraging Dale not to shut his friend out despite political differences Dale gave him the Dallas Cowboys tote prize but remained conflicted about the friendship
- unnamed [00:38:44] — Advised Dale not to discuss politics with his friend all the time, suggesting they can agree to disagree Dale acknowledged the advice but said he can’t just resume the friendship without addressing the core issues
- 18-year-old (from Thursday) (regular) [00:44:13] — Called back to update on coming out – he told his mother (she accepted it well) but hasn’t told his father yet Emotional and uplifting moment; his mother even laughed when he finally got the words out. Mom advised him to tell his dad next
Text Line
- [00:20:50] Manager from Cap City Comedy Club texted Matt saying they received 429 one-star reviews in an hour — read by Matt Bearden Matt got angry and offered tons of free guest list spots for his Tuesday Punch show at Cap City to support the club
- [00:26:59] High Pockets texted Dale asking ‘are you still mad?’ — read by Dale Dudley Launched a major segment where Dale sought listener advice about his 35-year friendship potentially ending over politics
- [00:33:11] Chris (friend) sent Dale a picture of his American Express card with the number visible — read by Dale Dudley Dale and Matt debated whether Chris was trying to help Dale get money (as Dale had joked on-air about needing) or just showing off his corporate card
Quotes
your mic just popped – you just got a sign from Jesus that you shouldn’t be talking anymore
Dale Dudley [00:22:08]
if you’re a Christian and you believed the Bible, there is no way you could have supported that dude
Dale Dudley [00:29:00]
you’re mistaking disappointment and disgust for anger
Dale Dudley [00:35:04]