Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, December 7, 2016
This Show
Part 1: Alcohol hurts
Dale rants extensively about arriving at work to find a band (The Oh Hellos) blocking parking spaces for over 30 minutes while the driver waited on the phone. He also complains about receiving multiple condescending emails about not eating food meant for station guests. The show features extended mockery of The Oh Hellos’ folk-rock sound. Dale discusses doing a political talk show on KLBJ-AM and expresses frustration with the station hiring conservative Don Zimmerman despite trying to attract younger audiences.
Segments
- Show open [00:00:00] — Standard show introduction and opening banter. Dale mentions gratitude practice and waking up without having drunk the night before.
- Gratitude and alcohol [00:01:51] — Dale discusses his alcoholism and how he feels proud when he wakes up without having drunk the night before. He mentions being a ‘functioning alcoholic.’
- Political exhaustion [00:04:52] — Dale expresses exhaustion with political discourse, fake news, conspiracy theories, and people like Alex Jones pushing the ‘Pizza Gate’ conspiracy.
- KLBJ-AM is ‘rudderless’ [00:07:00] — Dale says the station is a ‘rudderless ship’ and discusses doing his AM show remotely using new Comrex equipment.
- Don Zimmerman on KLBJ-AM [00:14:35] — Dale describes hearing Don Zimmerman (former city councilman) arguing on-air about whether being gay is nature or nurture, comparing it to outdated attitudes from decades ago.
- The parking lot incident [00:31:55] — Dale’s major rant about arriving at work to find The Oh Hellos’ van and trailer blocking six parking spaces while the driver sat on his phone for 30 minutes.
- Food email controversy [00:34:00] — Dale complains about receiving multiple condescending emails telling staff not to eat food meant for station guests, feeling they’re being treated like children.
- Mocking The Oh Hellos [00:36:02] — Extended segment playing and mocking The Oh Hellos’ music, comparing them to Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, and other folk-rock acts.
- Ruben calls about Google Earth [00:43:46] — First-time caller suggests looking at Middle East changes on Google Earth time-lapse.
Callers
- Ruben [00:43:46] — Suggested looking at Middle East on Google Earth time-lapse Dale jokes about being more interested in figuring out Apple TV for porn than Google Earth, quickly ends call
Text Line
- [00:24:39] Someone commented about Dale sharing too much personal information or being trisexual (‘I’ll try anything sexual’) — read by Unknown Brief on-air mention, no major discussion
Music
- The Oh Hellos — Played and extensively mocked their folk-rock sound; they had performed in the Dell Music Lounge
Quotes
I’m probably the most functioning alcoholic ever known to mankind
Dale Dudley [00:02:16]
KLBJ is a rudderless ship ladies and gentlemen
Dale Dudley [00:07:25]
They’re auditioning a younger Sergeant Sam
Dale Dudley [00:16:23]
I hope you die in an accident on the road
Dale Dudley [00:32:11]
Part 2: Work food is wack, but Pop Cop is not
This part focuses heavily on RV discussion after Pop Cop returns to do celebrity news including Grammy nominations. The RV conversation dominates the segment as the hosts discuss buying versus renting, sewage systems, and storage issues. The show takes a serious turn when Dale addresses ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy theories after receiving passive-aggressive emails from a listener, culminating in a long rant against Alex Jones and fake news about the DC pizza place shooting and how it has touched Austin businesses. Dale expresses genuine concern about dangerous conspiracy theories and their real-world consequences.
Segments
- Stevie Nicks ticket giveaway [00:00:01] — Dale gives away tickets to see Stevie Nicks with the Pretenders using the text word ‘leather’.
- Pop Cop returns [00:00:35] — Matt Bearden brings back the Pop Cop segment after being gone, covering Grammy nominations and celebrity news with jokes about race, politics, and pop culture.
- Carissa’s boyfriend discussion [00:05:33] — Dale confronts Carissa about her boyfriend Trevor, whom she has kept private. Tension arises about whether Trevor will attend the sideshow and why he doesn’t listen to the show.
- RV discussion begins [00:16:27] — Bob shows interest in buying an RV after seeing Bloomberg article about millennials and RVs. The conversation dominates the rest of the segment with detailed discussion of models, prices, storage, and maintenance.
- RV sewage concerns [00:29:34] — Callers and hosts discuss the realities of RV ownership, particularly sewage systems. Both Daniel and Carissa express reluctance about using RV bathrooms.
- Pizzagate discussion [00:37:36] — Dale addresses listener Carlos’s email asking why he hasn’t covered Pizzagate. Dale explains why he thinks the conspiracy theory is dangerous nonsense.
- Alex Jones rant [00:40:05] — Dale and Matt play Alex Jones clips about Pizzagate and systematically dismantle his conspiracy theories, with Dale expressing anger about how it has affected Austin businesses and his fear of violence resulting from such theories.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:00:35] — Matt Bearden returns with Pop Cop segment covering Grammy nominations, celebrity news, and political jokes. Addresses his absence and jumps right into the ‘best two minutes of your morning’.
Callers
- Matt [00:26:45] — RV storage options and costs Provided advice about storing RVs at facilities like A1 Storage but got into maintenance details that Dale cut off
- Dustin (formerly Austin) [00:29:11] — Living in an RV to escape high Austin rent Discussed the constant maintenance and sewage issues that turned off Carissa and Daniel from RV ownership
- Rich [00:32:30] — Wife follows Dale’s wife on Instagram, commented on her jumpsuit Conversation turned into joking about swinging and RV lifestyle before Dale moved on
- Joe [00:35:51] — RV septic systems Bob cut him off saying they needed to hear from RV dealerships instead of more sewage talk
Quotes
What is Stevie Nicks skin like now? Leather.
Dale Dudley [00:00:18]
I’m not good at that. Is that what you want? You want that stripper?
Carissa Jade [00:12:00]
If you were going to have a child sex ring the last business you need is a pizza place
Dale Dudley [00:40:44]
I almost wish they would release the photographs of those dead babies stacked up
Dale Dudley [00:52:54]
I think something bad is going to happen to me. I’ve been feeling this for a month and a half
Dale Dudley [00:55:23]
Part 3: Chet the Day tripper
Chet Garner from PBS’s ‘The Day Tripper’ visits the studio to discuss his show about Texas day trips. The hosts reminisce extensively about Dale’s hometown of Monahans and Tyler, Texas, playing city jingle guessing games. Pizzagate conspiracy theories and online harassment of East Side Pies dominate the second half, along with Dale test-driving a Tesla and considering an expensive car purchase he can’t justify.
Segments
- Alex Jones frustration [00:00:05] — Dale expresses exhaustion trying to argue against internet conspiracy theories and mimics Alex Jones’ style.
- Chet Garner introduction [00:02:03] — Chet Garner from PBS’s ‘The Day Tripper’ joins the show. Daniel is described as having a crush on the guest.
- Junction, Texas running joke [00:03:03] — The hosts revisit Daniel’s confusion about Junction appearing on every highway sign, not realizing it means highway junction.
- Monahans Day Tripper episode [00:04:25] — Dale discusses watching Chet’s Monahans episode and suspects they combined it with Wink and Kermit because there wasn’t enough content in Monahans alone.
- Roy Orbison and Dale’s father [00:09:50] — Dale tells the story of his father and uncles bullying Roy Orbison in Wink, Texas, calling him ‘old ass face.’
- Roy Orbison’s glasses [00:11:19] — Chet describes being allowed to try on Roy Orbison’s last pair of prescription sunglasses at the tiny Wink museum.
- Tyler, Texas offer [00:12:42] — Dale genuinely offers to accompany Chet to Tyler for a Day Tripper episode and show him around his old hometown.
- City jingle game [00:13:03] — They play a game identifying Texas cities by their versions of the same promotional song sold to multiple towns.
- Georgetown nostalgia [00:17:29] — Chet reveals he works in an 1870s saddle shop on Georgetown square. Dale expresses regret not considering Georgetown when house shopping.
- Tyler Azalea Trails [00:24:02] — Dale shows images of Tyler’s Azalea Trails and mansion district, reminiscing about the wealthy old-money culture.
- Tyler Rose Festival [00:27:41] — Extended discussion of Tyler’s Rose Queen pageant, the expensive gowns, and the all-white, wealthy social structure Dale found nauseating as a poor kid.
- Trump and Boeing [00:30:17] — Dale discusses Trump threatening Boeing contracts after criticism and expresses concern about being careful on air.
- Pizzagate and East Side Pies [00:31:15] — Extended discussion of conspiracy theorists harassing East Side Pies in Austin with baseless pedophilia accusations on their reviews.
- Ghana bishop penis enlargement [00:37:17] — Dale shows video of a Ghanaian bishop who claims to enlarge men’s penises by massaging them, despite being anti-homosexual.
- Texas abortion misinformation [00:41:13] — Dale discusses Texas state health services releasing booklets with refuted information linking abortion to breast cancer.
- CIA analyst on Flynn [00:44:54] — Dale plays CNN clip of CIA analyst Phillip Mudd calling Trump’s transition a ‘clown show.’
- Live show anxiety [00:47:02] — Dale admits feeling off all week, unsure about the upcoming live podcast show next week.
- Tesla test drive [00:49:03] — Dale recounts visiting the Tesla showroom with Tyler, being amazed by the technology but unable to justify the cost.
- Caller Brandon on Tesla [00:59:03] — Brandon calls to discuss the Chevy Bolt and his experience regularly driving a Tesla Model X for mosaic customers.
Guests
- Chet Garner (other) [00:02:03] — Host of PBS show ‘The Day Tripper’ about Texas small town travel. Daniel is described as having a major crush on him.
Callers
- Brandon [00:59:03] — Tesla vehicles and the Chevy Bolt Shared that he regularly drives a Tesla Model X for his mosaic business customers, recommended the Chevy Bolt and supercharger installation
Quotes
Well, I guess old ass face did pretty good for himself.
Dale Dudley [00:10:56]
This insanity’s got to stop. We’re guilty of allowing it to continue because we give it attention.
Dale Dudley [00:32:01]
I feel like we’re in the minority now. The stuff we’ve been talking about for years is in the minority.
Dale Dudley [00:47:11]
I’m the fake, the phony. I’m a radio guy in the Tesla showroom. I don’t belong here.
Dale Dudley [00:57:12]