Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, January 5, 2017
This Show
Part 1: New Oregon
The show opens with Dale celebrating finally being able to reuse his original password after years of cycling through new ones. The conversation meanders through multiple topics including a newly classified organ called the mesentery, Dale’s acoustic foam purchase for home podcasting, and an extended debate about the movie ‘Love Actually.’ The hosts take calls from listeners about whether Love Actually is a good or bad film, with Dale and Carissa/Bob on opposite sides.
Segments
- Password Victory [00:01:29] — Dale celebrates being able to return to his original complicated password after cycling through 12 different passwords over approximately six years.
- New Organ Discovery [00:03:49] — Dale discusses scientists discovering a ‘new organ’ called the mesentery, which connects the small and large intestines to the abdominal wall. The hosts initially confuse ‘organ’ with ‘Oregon.’
- Acoustic Foam Saga [00:11:02] — Bob discusses his struggle to find and install acoustic foam for home podcasting on KLBJ-AM, including research paralysis about placement and techniques.
- Happiness Book Discussion [00:15:12] — Dale talks about reading a book on positivity that argues happiness leads to productivity, not the other way around. He connects this to putting his guitar on a stand to encourage playing.
- Dale’s Dream [00:17:52] — Dale recounts a detailed dream involving driving exotic cars on steep roads, Bob receiving a certificate for 307 mph, and his daughter trying to get into the vehicle.
- Love Actually Debate Begins [00:28:29] — The hosts launch into an extended debate about the movie Love Actually, with Dale calling it ‘one of the worst movies’ while Bob and Carissa defend it passionately.
- Caller Segment on Love Actually [00:40:41] — Multiple callers weigh in on whether Love Actually is good or bad, with mixed opinions and discussion of specific scenes.
- Most Relaxing Song [00:47:18] — Dale plays ‘Weightless’ by Marconi Union, scientifically determined to be the most relaxing song, which leads to Pink Floyd comparisons and discussion.
Callers
- unnamed [00:41:06] — Love Actually opinion – says talking about it for 10 minutes makes them want to drive into a wall, but notes the show talked about steak and pizza for days Brief comic relief, caller quickly moves on
- unnamed [00:41:39] — Calls Love Actually ‘the greatest crappy movie of all time’ Adds to the ongoing debate with a nuanced take
- unnamed [00:42:01] — Confused Love Actually with It’s a Wonderful Life, mentions watching in black and white Brief confusion clarified by hosts
- unnamed [00:42:24] — Agrees with Dale that Love Actually is horrendous, fast-forwarded through most of it Validates Dale’s position in the debate
- BG (Leander area) [00:44:29] — Loves Love Actually and claims she would win ‘win-win at chicken dinner’ at the Leander H.E.B. Dale challenges her to prove it with a photo, she reveals she’s met Bob before at a Lakeway location. Extended interaction with hosts looking at her social media.
Quotes
Today I logged in and it said, your password is expired. I was able to go back to my original one.
Dale Dudley [00:01:29]
When you get to Leander HEB, the only thing you should do is have a teeth-counting contest.
Dale Dudley [00:08:05]
Love Actually. One of the worst movies I’ve ever seen in my entire life. Totally unwatchable.
Dale Dudley [00:29:56]
It’s made for people who say, instead of death row, they say life row.
Dale Dudley [00:30:36]
Part 3: Dale is Scary
The segment centers on Dale pitching an ‘Inebriated History’ documentary idea for the show’s 30th anniversary, modeled after Comedy Central’s Drunk History. When the room’s lukewarm response triggers Dale’s frustration about the lack of company recognition for the milestone, he spirals into a rant about feeling unappreciated, threatens not to re-sign, and vents about everything from Bo Bice’s ‘racial profiling’ complaint at Popeyes to being ‘profiled’ himself while walking with a stick in his neighborhood. Matt tries to help but keeps making Dale angrier, while Bob attempts damage control.
Segments
- Back from break – Dale Watson video promo [00:00:02] — Dale mentions the Dale Watson and Ray Benson ‘Broke and Spoke’ video and worries he shared the wrong Facebook link, potentially angering CJ Morgan. Brief discussion of CJ’s dog post.
- Survival Monday announcement [00:01:06] — Dale announces Chris Hyde will come in Monday to test the cast on survival skills, including possibly making fire in-studio.
- Bed bug cities ranking [00:02:01] — Top 50 bed bug cities released; Austin not on list. Dale recounts getting bed bugs in San Antonio despite the Hyatt testing the room. Discussion of how easily they spread.
- Dale pulled a muscle at Taylor Swift [00:03:09] — Dale mentions pulling a muscle ‘after the Taylor Swift concert’ from walking long distances at COTA. Matt mocks him relentlessly for the sentence structure.
- Dale’s daughter learns to ride a bike [00:05:17] — During a walk, Dale’s daughter spontaneously learned to ride when a training wheel fell off. Dale admits he didn’t care much about the moment.
- Woman avoids Dale on sidewalk [00:06:32] — Dale describes walking at night in his neighborhood with a big stick (for rotator cuff exercise and wild dog protection). A woman crossed the street to avoid him. He realizes he was ‘profiled’ for looking threatening.
- Bo Bice Popeyes incident intro [00:09:29] — Transition to discussing Bo Bice (American Idol runner-up) being called ‘white boy’ by a Popeyes employee at Atlanta airport and his decision to go on TV about it.
- Bo Bice interview breakdown [00:10:04] — Extended play and commentary on Bo Bice’s emotional TV interview about being called ‘white boy,’ including him crying on camera, posting the employee’s photo to Facebook, and saying ‘America, you should be ashamed.’ Hosts mock him extensively.
- Callers weigh in on Bo Bice [00:20:40] — Callers Mike and Cameron comment on the Bo Bice situation. One suggests Bo watch the Chicago kidnapping/torture video for perspective on real discrimination.
- Dale’s 30th anniversary pitch [00:26:16] — Dale pitches creating an ‘Inebriated History of Dudley and Bob’ documentary (modeled on Drunk History) for the show’s 30th anniversary in March. He’s talked to filmmaker Dustin and wants local business sponsorship.
- Drunk History clip viewing [00:32:02] — Dale tries to show clips from Drunk History to explain the concept. Matt and Bob watch but don’t react enthusiastically, frustrating Dale.
- Dale’s meltdown over lack of support [00:36:02] — Dale becomes genuinely upset that no one is excited about his anniversary idea or that the company isn’t planning anything for 30 years. He threatens not to re-sign his contract in June and vents about feeling unappreciated.
- Typed resignation email joke [00:41:02] — Dale types a mock resignation email listing complaints about Matt, Bob, Daniel, and ‘Chris’s genitals smell occasionally.’ The room tries to talk him down from his spiral.
- Matt offers to help produce it [00:46:00] — Matt clarifies he was listening to the pitch and offers to help produce and write it. Dale continues spiraling about nobody caring and the pitch being stolen from Drunk History anyway.
- Bob’s Mexico trip / contract talk [00:53:00] — Bob mentions his wife won a President’s Club trip to Mexico. Discussion of contracts and Dale’s continued frustration about being ‘lowballed’ and unappreciated.
- Church candle disaster video [00:58:34] — Daniel shows a video of a man accidentally knocking over all the candelabras during a church prayer. Compared to Daniel’s clumsiness.
- Howard Stern discussion / wrap [01:01:43] — Brief discussion of Howard Stern’s show evolution, Artie Lange trashing Howard on a podcast, and Stern’s new management making the show more Hollywood. Dale wraps frustrated, saying to just let the anniversary pass unmarked.
Callers
- Mike [00:20:44] — Bo Bice Popeyes incident – says it’s ridiculous and Bo should watch the Chicago torture video for perspective Dale agrees with the comparison to real hate crimes. Short call.
- Cameron [00:26:21] — Asks if Bo Bice is doing it as a publicity stunt Matt sarcastically mocks him for the obvious observation they hadn’t considered. Cameron says he has to go (possibly still in school/smoking).
- unnamed [01:00:12] — Brief unidentified caller or comment at very end Unclear from context; may be production talk
Music
- Dale Watson and Ray Benson — Video of ‘Broke and Spoke’ performance mentioned, Sunday 8pm show promoted
Quotes
After the Taylor Swift concert, I pulled a muscle? That sentence.
Matt Bearden [00:04:57]
You were wearing black leather and carrying a weapon at night.
Matt Bearden [00:07:57]
You cried, you pussy. I typed that and deleted it.
Dale Dudley [00:12:20]
You should never compare yourself to Bo Jackson or Bo Diddley.
Dale Dudley [00:15:29]
I have to sit on TV and look like a petty little brat.
Bo Bice [00:19:09]
America, you should be ashamed. It’s ridiculous.
Bo Bice [00:22:43]
Nobody wants to celebrate. It makes me think this is it. Walk away.
Dale Dudley [00:36:05]
I’m embarrassed to even be on the air. It was for nothing.
Dale Dudley [00:55:00]