Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Monday, December 12, 2016
This Show
Part 1: Testosterone and Fantasy Football
Dale and the cast open the show discussing Bob’s tense college visit trip to Chicago with his wife, which led to friction over the weather and travel advice. The conversation meanders through Tesla autopilot test drives, fantasy football losses, ancestry research, fake news, Saturday Night Live Trump sketches, a supposedly miraculous corpse video from Mexico, and Reddit stories about ‘glitches in the matrix.’ Tensions simmer throughout as Bob and Dale navigate unclear Christmas surprise plans and miscommunication.
Segments
- Show open and Bob returns from Chicago [00:00:16] — Bob returns from a stressful college visit trip to Chicago during a snowstorm. Dale and Matt tease him about being angry at them for travel advice given on Friday.
- Bob’s testosterone and mood [00:03:13] — Dale asks if Bob is ‘doing testosterone again’ due to his irritable demeanor and refusal to do sound effects.
- Christmas surprise miscommunication [00:03:54] — Dale mentions needing to discuss something private with Bob, leading to confusion about a potential Christmas surprise that Bob may have accidentally spoiled.
- Fantasy football woes and family life [00:09:05] — Dale complains about losing $37 on DraftKings and describes finding 25 naked Barbies in his bathtub, evidence of his daughter’s playtime.
- Ancestry research discoveries [00:10:40] — Dale discusses spending the day doing ancestry research, finding that Amanda’s family dominates the Hutto cemetery and teasing a revelation about his own family that will ‘blow Daniel’s mind.’
- Chicago weather and food [00:13:22] — Bob describes the brutal 22-degree Chicago weather, visiting the Art Institute, and discovering Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza.
- Sugar, obesity, and health [00:15:57] — Dale connects his ancestry research to an article about sugar killing Americans, noting how family photos show thin people in the 1800s becoming pudgy by the early 1900s as sugar became prevalent.
- Uber vs. current Austin transportation [00:19:44] — Bob expresses frustration that Chicago still has Uber while Austin doesn’t, describing how convenient and pleasant it was compared to current Austin options.
- Tesla autopilot test drive [00:21:06] — Dale recounts his Saturday Tesla test drive experience, describing the anxiety of autopilot on Highway 183, the car’s self-parking feature, and the remote summoning capability.
- Saturday Night Live sketch discussion [00:28:30] — Dale plays audio from an SNL sketch featuring Kate McKinnon as Kellyanne Conway and Bryan Cranston as Walter White being appointed to head the DEA.
- 300-year-old corpse ‘opens eyes’ video [00:33:10] — The crew watches a viral video claiming a 300-year-old saint’s corpse in Mexico opened her eyes, discussing whether it’s real or edited.
- Fake news and evidence [00:36:46] — Dale jokes that people who believe all news is fake shouldn’t complain if they’re arrested without evidence, since evidence apparently doesn’t matter anymore.
- Glitches in the matrix stories [00:38:14] — The crew reads Reddit stories about supposed ‘glitches in reality,’ including people seeing themselves, vanishing cars, and mysteriously moving objects. Daniel shares his own unexplained experience of something hitting his arm while driving alone.
- Christmas party planning debate [00:42:26] — Dale complains that his wife wants to throw a Saturday party with short notice, calling it ‘too late’ and suggesting she just wants to be a socialite.
Callers
- Stacy [00:18:28] — Clarified that McMillan and Wife starred Rock Hudson, and McLeod starred Dennis Weaver Dale thanked her for the correction and she hung up
Quotes
What’s wrong with him right now, are you doing testosterone again?
Dale Dudley [00:03:18]
My bathtub looked like a murder scene – 25 naked Barbies splayed out everywhere.
Dale Dudley [00:09:48]
I haven’t been able to eat ice cream since I read how to make it.
Daniel Gallo [00:17:19]
If you believe all news is fake, you shouldn’t complain if you end up in prison.
Dale Dudley [00:37:03]
Part 2: No Santa Clause and Party Bummers
This part opens with Pop Cop delivering celebrity news jokes, followed by Bob distributing tactical flashlights as Christmas gifts to the cast. Dale recounts driving by Matt’s house unannounced over the weekend, witnessing a mentally ill person at an intersection, and deciding against buying property in Matt’s East Austin neighborhood. A video of an Amarillo preacher telling mall children there’s no Santa Claus sparks a discussion about religious delusions. The segment concludes with Fast Food Fanatic featuring bizarre menu items including deep-fried burgers and a terminator breakfast, plus Dale’s story about receiving a burger with what appeared to be a bite taken out of it.
Segments
- Pop Cop Returns [00:01:03] — Matt’s Pop Cop character delivers jokes about Fuller House, Susan Olsen’s homophobic rant, Jennifer Lawrence, Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice involvement, and Judge Reinhold’s canceled Comic Con appearance.
- Christmas Gifts from Kathy [00:06:21] — Pop Cop receives a decorated Pop Cop vehicle from listener Kathy, and the cast discusses gifts received including remote control cars and hazmat kits.
- Bob’s Tactical Flashlight Gifts [00:08:47] — Bob distributes tactical flashlights (1500 lumens) to the entire cast as Christmas presents, explaining their features including strobe function and rechargeable batteries.
- Matt’s Mystery Gift for Dale [00:12:01] — Matt presents Dale with a flashlight featuring a crescent and star symbol, making jokes about pizza gate conspiracy theories.
- Dale’s Wife Calls About Party [00:14:37] — Amanda calls the show to discuss their Christmas party plans, with Dale negotiating attendance and promising something in return.
- Visiting Matt’s House Unannounced [00:16:45] — Dale tells the story of driving by Matt’s East Austin house while looking at investment properties, texting Matt about a package, and Matt coming outside confused about the unannounced visit.
- Encounter with Mentally Ill Person [00:19:08] — Dale describes stopping at an intersection near the property and witnessing a large person with mental health issues shooting at him with finger guns and partially disrobing, which convinced him not to buy property in the area.
- Amarillo Preacher vs. Santa [00:29:00] — The show plays video of Pastor Dave Grisham telling children at an Amarillo mall that Santa doesn’t exist. Caller Blake identifies him as a known member of ‘Repent Amarillo,’ described as the Texas Taliban, who works security at the Pantex nuclear facility.
- Fast Food Fanatic Begins [00:39:47] — Dale shares a story about his son receiving a burger with what appeared to be a bite taken out of it at an unnamed Austin restaurant that fully refunded the meal.
- Fast Food Items Discussion [00:46:08] — The segment covers Fireball whiskey in a box with dual spigots, the Terminator breakfast (24-inch pancake with massive amounts of meat), spaghetti ice cream from Germany, deep-fried burgers, and burger pizza calzones.
- California Home Depot Debate [00:56:57] — Daniel claims everything at Home Depot is banned in California, leading to a debate about state regulations, with Dale correcting that only select items like xylene have different regulations.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:01:14] — Matt’s celebrity news character delivers jokes about Fuller House, Susan Olsen, Jennifer Lawrence, Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice, and Judge Reinhold
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:39:41] — Segment featuring bizarre fast food items including deep-fried burgers, terminator breakfast, spaghetti ice cream, and burger pizza
- The Sideshow [00:00:44] — Dale mentions the Wednesday night live Sideshow podcast with special activities planned, including Mighty Swell cocktail sponsors
Callers
- Blake (Austin (originally from Amarillo)) [00:34:36] — Called to provide background on Pastor Dave Grisham and Repent Amarillo, identifying them as a known hate group and noting that Grisham works security at the Pantex nuclear facility Provided valuable context about the preacher’s history of targeting swingers clubs and being known throughout Amarillo
Quotes
That guy just shot me with his finger gun and I’m not buying here yet
Dale Dudley [00:20:39]
You’re going to blow the fantasy and introduce them to the ultimate delusion of all
Dale Dudley [00:30:57]
Worst day ever. Are you kidding me? It’s not like you live in Matt’s hood
Dale Dudley [00:44:00]
Part 3: CJ Pranks and Fighting Men
The segment covers Dale discovering a relative who died in 1947 at the Austin State Hospital (formerly Asylum), including the founder of Dallas buried there. The hosts exchange Christmas gifts – Bob gives tactical flashlights to everyone. Dale recounts visiting Matt’s neighborhood and encountering someone who pretended to shoot him. They discuss football fan fights and review a news story about Austin Public Health hanging condoms in trees at Walnut Creek Park for safe sex outreach.
Segments
- Tom Petty trivia winner [00:00:02] — Dino Pucci wins tickets for knowing Tom Petty loves Rickenbacker guitars. Dale discusses listening to the Springsteen autobiography and how it relates to his father.
- Dale’s cousin Robert Earl Jordan [00:02:02] — Dale shares discovery of his cousin who died at age 21 at Austin State Hospital in 1947 of tuberculosis after being institutionalized for one year and eight months.
- Austin State Hospital cemetery [00:08:15] — Discussion of the unmarked cemetery on North Loop where thousands are buried, including John Neely Bryan, founder of Dallas, Texas. The cemetery is now a field with no markers.
- Aunt Billie and the New London explosion [00:13:23] — Dale discovers his Aunt Billie survived the 1937 New London, Texas school explosion that killed 300 students when the school blew up from a natural gas leak.
- Von calls about the cemetery [00:16:09] — Caller Von says he lived behind the North Loop cemetery field and saw spirits walking across the street into the field.
- Bob’s Christmas gifts – tactical flashlights [00:19:05] — Bob distributes tactical flashlights as Christmas gifts to the entire cast. Dale is initially resistant but accepts the gift.
- Asylum history discussion [00:19:53] — Caller Kim, who worked at both Austin State Hospital and State School, provides historical context about the institutions formerly called Asylum for the Insane and Asylum for the Feeble-Minded.
- Amanda’s party planning drama [00:23:27] — Dale argues with Amanda via text and phone about a Christmas party she wants to have. She has already booked a piano player despite Dale wanting to attend the company party.
- Visiting Matt’s neighborhood [00:25:00] — Dale recounts looking at investment properties in Matt’s east side neighborhood and encountering a man who made a gun gesture and pretended to shoot at him at an intersection.
- NFL fan fight videos [00:32:56] — The hosts watch and discuss videos of Raiders and Chiefs fans fighting at Arrowhead Stadium, including a video that cuts off right before someone hits a police officer.
- The burger incident review [00:38:17] — They review photos of the burger Dale’s son received that appeared to be partially eaten or broken on the grill.
- Walnut Creek Park condom tree news story [00:39:21] — The hosts play and react to a news story about Austin Public Health hanging bags with condoms and lube from trees at Walnut Creek Park for safe sex outreach, which the Parks Department considers littering.
Callers
- Dino Pucci [00:00:02] — Tom Petty trivia – Rickenbacker guitar Won Tom Petty tickets for correct answer
- Von [00:16:09] — Living behind the North Loop cemetery and seeing spirits Shared spooky story about the cemetery field, hosts acknowledged but moved on
- Kim [00:19:05] — Austin State Hospital and State School history Provided valuable historical context about the institutions, including how women were committed by husbands and the different locations of cemeteries
- Michael [00:21:43] — Ancestry.com promotion question and wheelchair basketball Asked about Ancestry discount (hosts couldn’t recall details), shared story about wheelchair basketball player who used a board
Text Line
- [00:23:27] Amanda texting Dale about not wanting to have a ‘dumb party’ (using his own word against him) — read by Dale Dudley Led to on-air phone conversation with Amanda about party planning and Dale’s conditions for attending
Quotes
They sent him away and he died at 21 years old because he was institutionalized.
Dale Dudley [00:05:32]
A lot of women were just placed in the hospital by their husbands who just didn’t want them anymore.
Kim (caller) [00:19:50]
I wanna get in on gentrification. That’s what I wanna be part of.
Dale Dudley [00:35:52]