Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, December 9, 2016
This Show
Part 1: Guns and Facebook
Dale arrives late without his work equipment for the second time in a week, forcing another drive to Leander. The hosts review their Facebook Year in Review videos, sharing personal moments and comparing ‘likes.’ Dale presents multiple emotional videos designed to make Carissa cry, including one about a terminally ill student, a rescued pregnant dog, and a dying man’s dog brought to say goodbye. Bob stresses about whether to cancel a Chicago college tour trip due to tight timing and snow concerns. The show announces Tom Petty tickets for next week.
Segments
- Show open without prep [00:00:00] — Dale arrives late for the second time in a week without his work equipment, forcing another round trip to Leander. The show begins with no preparation.
- Gun ownership and pizza gate [00:10:01] — Dale urges moderate and liberal listeners to buy guns, citing the ‘pizza gate’ conspiracy and websites giving crazy people outlets. He mentions looking at disturbing conspiracy content.
- Facebook Year in Review [00:17:00] — Dale discovers his Facebook Year in Review wasn’t ready automatically, making him feel excluded. The hosts watch and compare their year-in-review videos and number of likes (Dale: 3,071, Bob: 1,308).
- Carissa’s sketch show [00:24:00] — Matt and Dale tease Carissa about her role as choreographer and dancer in a sketch comedy show that sold out 300+ seats. She reveals what she was paid for rehearsals.
- Making Carissa cry – Star Wars helmet video [00:27:00] — Dale shows a video about a terminally ill student who wore a Star Wars helmet to school, and her classmates all wore helmets in solidarity. Carissa begins crying almost immediately.
- Making Carissa cry – homeless dog video [00:30:00] — Dale shows a video of a pregnant homeless dog named Bailey being rescued from under a shopping cart. The dog looks exactly like Carissa’s dog Stevie.
- Making Carissa cry – dying man’s dog [00:32:00] — Dale reads a post about a hospital allowing a dog to visit its dying owner so ‘she’d know why her human never came home.’ The man died of a brain hemorrhage possibly caused by energy drinks. Matt gets angry about the licensing notice at the end of the video.
- Tom Petty announcement [00:35:00] — Dale mentions Tom Petty tickets for next week at Frank Erwin Center, calling it his ‘last hurrah’ at that venue and with Tom Petty.
- Bob’s Chicago dilemma [00:39:00] — Bob stresses about whether to cancel a college tour trip to Chicago due to weather concerns and only having one hour between landing and the appointment time. Dale suggests calling the school to ask about late arrivals.
- 2017 show plans [00:44:00] — Caller Brandon asks about plans for 2017. Dale mentions it’s the show’s 25th anniversary and his 30th, and that his wife is working on something involving favorite local musicians.
Callers
- Brandon (regular) [00:42:00] — Asked about any plans or changes for the show in 2017 Dale explained there are rarely plans, mentioned upcoming anniversaries, and that his wife is planning something with local musicians
Quotes
Buy a gun, the world has gone nuts. I was looking at pizza gate last night.
Dale Dudley [00:10:16]
Facebook’s year in review was ready for everyone else and mine wasn’t. I don’t count.
Dale Dudley [00:18:01]
So she’d know why her human never came home.
Dale Dudley [00:33:00]
I closed her eyes with my fingers. I gave her one last fingering on her eyes.
Dale Dudley [00:37:31]
Part 2: Stevie Nicks_Axl Rose contests
This segment features two listener singing contests: a Stevie Nicks impression contest (primarily for women 50+) and an Axl Rose impression contest (for men). The Stevie Nicks contest experiences phone system difficulties, with Dale accidentally leaving the harmonizer on, making callers unable to hear the hosts. Sheila Spenceley wins the Stevie Nicks tickets, while Jason Bryce wins Guns N’ Roses tickets with an Axl Rose/Ethel Merman comedy medley. The segment is chaotic, with technical issues, tangents about Pizzagate, and the hosts riffing on Tom Petty song titles at the end.
Segments
- Pre-Show Banter and PopCop Arrival [00:00:00] — Dale discusses missing items and jokes about Matt’s travel issues. PopCop arrives to deliver celebrity news, including Kirk Douglas turning 100 and Mick Jagger becoming a dad at 73.
- Stevie Nicks Impression Contest Begins [00:06:51] — Dale announces a Stevie Nicks sound-alike contest for tickets to see Stevie Nicks and The Pretenders. Phone lines immediately experience technical problems with callers unable to hear the hosts.
- Phone System Meltdown [00:12:00] — Multiple callers cannot hear the hosts. Dale blames the phone system, but eventually confesses he accidentally left the harmonizer on, making his voice sound like a robot to callers.
- Contest Contestants Begin [00:15:00] — Ren/Lauren, Rebecca, and several other women attempt Stevie Nicks impressions with varying degrees of success. The hosts make jokes about Stevie Nicks’ witchy aesthetic and lifestyle.
- Melinda’s Passionate Plea [00:20:00] — Caller Melinda delivers a feisty performance and demands tickets, revealing she won something from the show previously. Dale hangs up on her but the hosts acknowledge they like her energy.
- Men Join Stevie Nicks Contest [00:23:00] — A 21-year-old man named Damon performs an impressive impression, leading Matt to joke about making him turn in his man card. The hosts consider giving him the tickets just to anger the women.
- Sheila Wins Stevie Nicks Tickets [00:27:00] — Sheila Spenceley, 49, wins with her ‘Edge of Seventeen’ performance. The hosts grill her about whether her best girlfriend is a romantic partner and make jokes about her tattoos and Stevie Nicks fandom.
- Pizzagate and Eye-Rolling Incident [00:31:00] — Dale discusses Pizzagate fake news and his near-confrontation with a man who rolled his eyes at him in a Randall’s grocery store. He shows a photo he took of the man and describes almost starting a fight.
- Axl Rose Impression Contest [00:38:00] — The show transitions to a Guns N’ Roses ticket giveaway with men doing Axl Rose impressions. Multiple contestants sing ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, ‘Mr. Brownstone’, ‘Night Train’, and other songs.
- Jason Bryce Wins with Comedy Medley [00:46:00] — Jason Bryce wins by performing an Axl Rose/Ethel Merman medley, making the hosts laugh. The show is September 8th, noted as the longest advance ticket giveaway they have done.
- Tom Petty Pun-Off [00:48:00] — The hosts engage in rapid-fire Tom Petty song title puns. Dale gets defensive when accused of being a ‘punster’, saying he never starts pun contests and was once insulted by a blog for relying on puns.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:02:03] — PopCop delivers celebrity news including Kirk Douglas turning 100, Mick Jagger becoming a dad at 73, Judge Reinhold’s arrest, and Greg Lake’s death. Makes jokes about disabled people and Trump that upset Dale.
Callers
- Ren (Lauren) [00:15:40] — Stevie Nicks impression contest Performed poorly, cursed on air, hosts mocked her for being too young for Stevie Nicks
- Rebecca [00:17:59] — Stevie Nicks impression contest Attempted ‘Landslide’ (not solo material), criticized for being tone-deaf but given tickets anyway
- Damon [00:23:00] — Stevie Nicks impression contest – 21-year-old man Best impression of the contest, hosts joked about making him turn in his man card, kept on hold as potential winner
- Melinda (regular) [00:21:00] — Stevie Nicks impression contest Delivered passionate, angry performance demanding tickets. Revealed she won something previously. Hung up on but hosts loved her feistiness and wanted to meet her.
- Sheila Spenceley [00:24:44] — Stevie Nicks impression contest Won tickets with ‘Edge of Seventeen’ performance. Hosts interrogated her about Stevie Nicks fandom and whether she was taking a girlfriend to the show.
- unnamed 63-year-old man [00:25:31] — Stevie Nicks impression contest Put on hold too long, complained but gave solid vibrato performance
- Jacques [00:41:35] — Axl Rose impression contest – ‘You Could Be Mine’ Mediocre performance, not selected
- Colin [00:42:28] — Axl Rose impression contest – ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ Brief performance, not selected
- Eric [00:43:00] — Axl Rose impression contest – ‘Night Train’ Forgot lyrics to deep cut, hosts mocked him for not picking a better-known song
- Cameron (regular) [00:43:50] — Axl Rose impression contest Terrible performance, recognized as recurring caller, kept on hold
- Tommy Steven [00:44:44] — Axl Rose impression contest – ‘It’s So Easy’ Sounded more like Metallica than Axl Rose
- Josh [00:45:34] — Axl Rose impression contest – ‘Mr. Brownstone’ Best impression so far, kept on hold as potential winner
- Jason Bryce [00:46:11] — Axl Rose impression contest Won tickets with comedic Axl Rose/Ethel Merman medley that made hosts laugh. Show is September 8th.
Text Line
- [00:00:19] Chuy texted Dale saying he laughed at a woman joke — read by Dale Dudley Dale could not remember what joke Chuy was referring to
Quotes
He’s probably not coming because we didn’t give you good advice
Matt Bearden [00:02:52]
A guy who does weird impersonations of people with physical handicaps won America’s got a new president
PopCop [00:03:52]
I want to hear you 50 plus year old women do their Stevie Nicks
Dale Dudley [00:07:51]
I’m at work and I’m probably gonna get fired because I want Stevie Nicks tickets
Melinda [00:21:17]
You doughy bald turd you’re lucky I didn’t punch you in your eyes
Dale Dudley [00:33:44]
Part 3: Big Band time!
The final part of the 2016-12-09 show features comedian Sean Donnelly in studio discussing his Irish heritage, his Bushmills whiskey modeling gig, and his upcoming Cap City shows. The second half brings in musician George DeVore with a trio performing ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ to promote his Gladiators Big Band show. The hosts also discuss Bob’s potential trip to Chicago, Dale’s Budapest prostitute story resurfacing via text from his wife, and close with a controversial discussion of a website ranking female teachers convicted of inappropriate relationships with students.
Segments
- Opening – Relaxed Ratings Period [00:00:00] — Dale discusses the relaxed ratings period, Bob’s Chicago trip concerns due to weather, and United Airlines’ new ultra-low fare restrictions.
- Sean Donnelly Arrives [00:04:26] — Comedian Sean Donnelly joins the show early due to scheduling. Discussion of his Irish heritage, family tree, and modeling work for Bushmills Whiskey in Ireland.
- Ireland Trip Stories [00:10:00] — The hosts reminisce about their five-year streak of St. Patrick’s Day trips to Jameson Distillery in Ireland, including seeing Mumford & Sons before they were famous.
- Bob as Bruce Springsteen [00:16:00] — Dale shows Sean a photo of Bob with Bruce Springsteen, noting their resemblance. Bob does his Springsteen impression and discusses his book signing experience.
- Budapest Story Resurfaces [00:20:00] — Dale receives angry texts from his wife Amanda after making a joke on air about his Budapest trip. The hosts discuss the ongoing saga of what may or may not have happened.
- Williamson County Constitutional Violation [00:30:00] — Discussion of appeals court finding that Williamson County violated the Constitution by asking constable candidates about abortion, religion, and sexual orientation.
- George DeVore Big Band [00:41:00] — Musician George DeVore arrives with pianist Dan Walton and bassist James McFeely to perform ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ and promote Saturday’s Gladiators Big Band show at 121 Club.
- Rudy’s Turkey Delivery [00:54:00] — Annual Rudy’s Country Store and Barbecue Christmas turkey delivery arrives for the hosts.
- Controversial Teacher Rankings Website [00:55:00] — The hosts discuss and scroll through a Ranker.com list ranking female teachers convicted of inappropriate relationships with students, debating the ethics and legal issues involved.
- Show Wrap and Sideshow Tease [01:07:00] — Dale wraps up, mentions his afternoon show with Robert Jensen discussing fake news and journalism, and teases the Sideshow podcast.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [01:07:48] — Dale mentions the Sideshow podcast coming up in a few minutes after the show ends
- Audience of One [01:07:54] — Jerry sat in studio as paid audience member, thanked at the end of the show
Guests
- Sean Donnelly (comedian) [00:04:26] — Stand-up comedian from New York performing at Cap City Comedy Club. Discussed Irish heritage, Bushmills modeling, and marriage. Secret message given to promote his shows.
- George DeVore (musician) [00:41:00] — Austin musician performing with Dan Walton (piano) and James McFeely (bass) to promote Gladiators Big Band show at 121 Club on Saturday 12/10 at 9:30pm
- Dan Walton (musician) [00:47:49] — Pianist performing with George DeVore
- James McFeely (musician) [00:47:56] — Bassist performing with George DeVore, has been on the show many times over the years
- Jerry (other) [01:07:54] — Audience of One – paid listener who sat in studio during the show
Text Line
- [00:20:00] Dale’s wife Amanda sent multiple angry texts asking ‘What did you just say?’ and ‘Are you being serious right now?’ after Dale joked on air about his Budapest trip, saying he ‘couldn’t get it up’ or similar innuendo. She demanded he tell her everything when he got home. — read by Dale Dudley Dale panicked, tried calling Amanda (went to voicemail), then sent apologetic texts explaining he was joking. Led to extended discussion of the ongoing Budapest prostitute rumor saga and how Dale’s Google searches showed up on Amanda’s iPad via the cloud.
Music
- George DeVore / Dan Walton / James McFeely — Performed ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ live in studio with piano and bass
Quotes
I got to meet Neil Young because of that card
Dale Dudley [00:03:23]
I picture my son carrying an AR-15 to defend off the crazy people roaming the streets
Dale Dudley [00:52:27]
Smell like a high school boy, like half goat, half foot
Matt Bearden [01:06:48]