Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, January 31, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Childhood Nightmare
The show opens with Dale discussing overhearing a conversation in the hallway, receiving complaints about his on-air politics, and navigating various tensions at work. The segment takes an unexpectedly dark turn when Dale’s sister Susan calls in and reveals a traumatic childhood story about their father repeatedly punching their pregnant mother in the stomach while Dale was in the womb. After this revelation, the show pivots to lighter content including Fast Food Fanatic and Blue Apron sponsorship.
Segments
- Show Open and Workplace Gossip [00:00:03] — Dale and the cast discuss overhearing a conversation in the hallway involving someone who is always nice to Dale but never engages deeply, leading to speculation about workplace dynamics.
- Customer Service Complaints and Call-In Issues [00:02:48] — Dale mentions the worst customer service experience he’s had but can’t discuss on air, and talks about the volume of complaint calls the station receives, with news guy Eric Lycom ‘accidentally’ hanging up on a complainer.
- Contract Negotiations and Show Future [00:07:00] — Dale discusses his radio contracts, mentions considering other offers, and jokes about taking the whole show elsewhere. Matt notes he just signed his contract.
- Phone System and Jeff Tate Cancellation [00:12:29] — Dale announces new phone numbers for the station and that Jeff Tate’s scheduled appearance has been canceled due to bus breakdown.
- Listener Mail and Friday Cocktails Proposal [00:16:00] — Dale opens a card from a listener suggesting cocktails during the last half hour of Friday shows on the AM station. Dale says he plans to do exactly that.
- Music Discussion and Producer Dynamics [00:18:40] — The cast debates music knowledge, with Dale and Daniel arguing about Pink Floyd, J. Geils Band, and other classic rock acts.
- Hobbies and Porsche Discussion [00:23:02] — Dale discusses needing hobbies and wanting to buy a Porsche as a weekend car, but discovers someone else has a contract on the specific car he wanted.
- Childhood Trauma Story [00:29:40] — Dale’s sister Susan calls in and reveals a deeply traumatic story about their father repeatedly punching their pregnant mother in the stomach when Dale was in the womb. The conversation becomes emotional and reveals family dysfunction.
- Processing the Story [00:39:40] — After Susan hangs up, the cast processes what they just heard, with Matt making inappropriate jokes as a coping mechanism while Carissa expresses genuine concern.
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:43:01] — The show transitions to the Fast Food Fanatic segment, covering stories about ice cream for breakfast improving mental performance, a pizza burger mashup, and a Spanish tortilla recipe using potato chips.
Recurring Bits
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:43:01] — Segment covering various food items including ice cream for breakfast study, pizza burger, salt and vinegar chip Spanish tortilla, and a corn removal device
Callers
- Susan (regular) [00:29:40] — Called to tell a childhood trauma story about their father attacking their pregnant mother Revealed deeply traumatic family history that explained ongoing tensions between Dale and his sister about forgiveness of their father. The story shifted the entire tone of the show.
- Kathy [00:23:02] — Asked about show promotions, film festival, and journalistic integrity tournament Dale explained they’re leaning toward not doing the journalistic integrity tournament this year and that someone called them hypocrites about it
Quotes
What do you think is going to happen when you’re calling to complain about a moneymaker?
Dale Dudley [00:05:26]
I’m not going to work for a propaganda machine, a Trump propaganda machine.
Dale Dudley [00:10:11]
He doubled up his fist and he repeatedly started hitting her in the stomach.
Susan (Dale’s sister) [00:33:43]
Actually it’s not like your dad throws a weak punch.
Matt Bearden [00:39:18]
Part 2: Burger King Weed Dealer and Gun Ranges
The show continues Fast Food Fanatic with a Burger King employee selling weed via code words, then shifts to KitKat sushi in Japan and Whataburger Buffalo sauce at HEB. The hosts discuss The Range, a new upscale gun facility opening in Austin with a full bar, debate plane safety after watching a Cessna crash video, and Dale arranges to go flying. The segment includes political discussion about Trump’s travel ban, a conspiracy theory about a Russian oil deal, and lighter moments about hobbies, orange theory gym, and Dale’s daughter’s songwriting.
Segments
- Fast Food Fanatic – Burger King Weed Dealer [00:00:02] — The hosts discuss a Burger King employee in New Hampshire who sold marijuana using code words like ‘extra crispy fries.’ The segment includes video of local news coverage and debate about whether the towers burning on 9/11 justifies the travel ban.
- KitKat Sushi and Whataburger Sauce [00:04:03] — Brief mentions of KitKat sushi in Japan and the new Whataburger Buffalo sauce being sold at HEB. Dale talks about eating butter and the hosts debate Buffalo sauce ingredients.
- The Range – Upscale Gun Club Opening [00:14:50] — News story about The Range, a 52,000 square foot luxury gun facility opening in Austin with 37 rifle lanes, a full bar, and amenities. The hosts debate how they can serve alcohol at a gun range and discuss wanting to go shooting.
- Cessna Crash Video Debate [00:23:40] — Matt shows Dale a video of a Cessna crashing in snow to counter Dale’s claim that Cessnas are ‘all wing’ and safe. The video shows the plane flipping over with a baby on board. Dale still wants to fly and sets up a flight school visit.
- Trump Ban and Conspiracy Theories [00:36:03] — Dale discusses a conspiracy theory article about a potential coup, the Russian oil company Rosneft sale, and the death of an ex-KGB chief linked to the Trump dossier. The hosts debate political issues and resistance fatigue.
- Cancer Patient Wants to Tase Someone [00:53:01] — News story about a 16-year-old girl with terminal leukemia whose bucket list included tasering a police officer. An Ohio police sergeant volunteered. Matt and Dale make dark jokes about the story.
- Boy Scouts Allow Transgender Members [00:59:37] — Brief discussion about the Boy Scouts allowing transgender children who identify as boys to enroll in programs, going by application rather than birth certificate.
Recurring Bits
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:00:02] — Segment about the Burger King weed dealer and Whataburger Buffalo sauce
Callers
- Rich [00:20:47] — Suggests KLBJ shooting competition at the new gun range Bob says they pitched it before and were told absolutely no due to liability and insurance issues
- Kevin (Coast Flight) (San Marcos) [00:29:50] — Offers to take Dale flying at his flight school in San Marcos Dale is interested and gets his contact information to potentially arrange flying lessons
- Fish (regular) [00:32:05] — Suggests a disc golf promotion instead of guns and planes Dale refuses, saying disc golfers turned on them at a previous event and hassled them to their cars
- Brandon [00:47:33] — Jokes that the right wing doesn’t know what the far right wing is doing in Trump White House Brief comment, moved on quickly
- Michael [00:47:50] — Says Trump didn’t specify what worse creatures he’d put in the swamp when draining it; mentions Russian thermite manufacturing Dale agrees and emphasizes concern about anyone telling the press to shut up
- Tony [00:28:34] — Suggests remote control airplane flying as a hobby for Dale Dale says he already has a drone and doesn’t want to pursue that hobby
- unnamed [00:29:01] — Makes joke about Pluckers being ‘all wing’ like the Cessna Gets a laugh from the hosts
- Damon [00:34:52] — Tries to make Paul McCartney ‘all wings’ joke but is on delay Bob notes the joke already happened and apologizes for being critical
- unnamed [00:44:12] — Asks them to play music and ‘get on with our lives,’ described by Dale as sounding like every crazy Trump female online Dale mocks the caller for not wanting to hear things they don’t like
Music
- Darryl Worley — Dale plays ‘Have You Forgotten’ (9/11 song) to mock the false connection between Syria and 9/11, criticizes the rhyme scheme and ‘faux patriotism’
- Little Big Town — Dale discusses ‘Better Man’ which his daughter sang to him making him think she’d written it; wife revealed it was an existing song
Quotes
These guys deserve life behind arches
Bob Fonseca [00:03:36]
It’s the top golf of guns
Dale Dudley [00:16:39]
It’s like a Chevy Vega in the sky
Dale Dudley [00:23:03]
My son will not fight in another trumped up war
Dale Dudley [00:44:35]
Part 3: Fight
The show segment devolves into an on-air fight after Matt shares a social media meme mocking Dale’s diet. Dale becomes visibly upset about photos being taken and shared of him, triggering a discussion about body image issues and social media boundaries. The hosts spend much of the segment working through the conflict on-air, with Dale explaining his body dysmorphic issues while Matt apologizes. The segment also includes discussions about diverticulitis, Starbucks hiring refugees, and listener calls.
Segments
- Show Opens, Medical Discussion [00:00:01] — Dale discusses diverticulitis and small nuts after Daniel eats trail mix. A nurse calls in to warn Dale about popcorn.
- Carissa’s Alternative Medicine [00:05:45] — Discussion of Carissa using tea tree oil, yogurt, garlic, and boric acid for medical issues despite doctor recommendations.
- Vaginal Farts and Body Functions [00:10:21] — Carissa explains how air can travel up through tight pants, leading to crude humor from the hosts.
- Household Products for Self-Stimulation [00:11:21] — Dale discusses survey results about men using vacuum cleaners for sexual purposes.
- Jeff Tate Cancellation [00:14:25] — Dale announces musician Jeff Tate canceled his in-studio appearance after weeks of planning.
- The Photo That Started the Fight [00:15:19] — Matt shows Dale a social media meme mocking his diet using a photo of him eating chips. Dale becomes visibly upset and the show derails.
- On-Air Meltdown [00:17:00] — Dale expresses frustration about photos being taken and posted of him. Matt apologizes for bringing it up. Tension escalates.
- Swap N Shop Prank [00:31:54] — Bob pranks Swap N Shop radio show by calling in repeatedly with ridiculous items to sell, including Squatty Potties and signed merchandise.
- Working Through the Fight [00:32:06] — The hosts discuss what happened, with Dale explaining his body image issues and Matt continuing to apologize. They work through the conflict on air.
- Facebook Message Requests [00:42:00] — Dale reveals he has 99+ unread Facebook message requests from people who aren’t his friends.
- Radio Industry Complaints [00:44:17] — Dale vents about daily complaint calls, budget season, self-reviews, and the difficulty of working in radio.
- Bob Schneider Story [00:48:32] — Dale recalls confronting someone at a Bob Schneider show who yelled ‘eat another Xanax’ at him.
- Self-Defense Move [00:51:02] — Dale tries to demonstrate a ‘Cobb McGraw’ self-defense move on Daniel, involving grabbing the head and striking the neck.
- Starbucks Refugee Hiring [00:56:35] — Discussion of social media outrage over Starbucks announcing plans to hire 10,000 refugees worldwide.
- Vegas $20 Trick [01:02:00] — Dale explains the hotel room upgrade trick in Vegas, which now requires $50-$100 instead of $20.
- Caller Reactions [01:03:36] — Multiple callers weigh in on whether the show was good despite (or because of) the fight.
Callers
- Night Nurse [00:06:05] — Called to warn Dale about eating popcorn with diverticulitis Brief informational call, hosts thanked her and moved on
- Ashtray Red (regular) [00:17:44] — Called about new phone number Impeccable timing – called right during the middle of the fight
- Michael [00:48:32] — Apologized to Bob for previously telling him he looked tired Led to discussion about listeners feeling like part of the gang
- unnamed [01:03:36] — Said it was a good show, very enthusiastic Brief affirmation
- unnamed [01:04:34] — Joked that Matt ruined the show but then backed down Brief comedic moment
- unnamed (truck driver) [01:05:01] — Said it was the best show of the day, discussed automated trucks Brief supportive call, joked about driving a ‘belly dump’ truck
- unnamed [01:06:40] — Complimented the show but noted agitation in Dale’s voice Brief observation about post-fight tension
Quotes
I’m not blocking him right now
Dale Dudley [00:15:27]
Why is it always when we’re having a good show
Dale Dudley [00:17:05]
I dish it out but can’t take it. I’m the king of that
Dale Dudley [00:32:58]
I think I told everyone in the room to go F themselves
Matt Bearden [00:39:00]
There is not another show in the country that fights with mics on
Dale Dudley [00:42:24]