Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, February 2, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Robot Takeover
Dale opens the show explaining he’s been asleep for 20+ hours after taking Xanax for anxiety and depression. The crew discusses political protests, immigration debates sparked by Carissa’s mom’s views, Alex Jones conspiracy theories, and watches multiple videos about Boston Dynamics robots. Dale has a mystery $100 bounty out (revealed to be for Carissa’s mom’s Second Life videos). The show is heavily visual with video segments and includes discussion of robot takeover, automation replacing jobs, and various tech demos.
Segments
- Show Open – Dale’s Absence Explained [00:00:00] — Dale explains missing yesterday’s AM show due to taking double Xanax for anxiety/depression. Opens up about sleeping 20+ hours and his emotional state.
- Post-Depression Psychosis [00:03:00] — Dale discusses paranoia about Daniel and Carissa talking about him in the coffee shop. Shares details of his mental health struggles via text to Bob.
- The Mystery $100 Bounty [00:08:00] — Dale teases a $100 bounty he offered yesterday that nobody remembers. Eventually revealed to be related to Carissa’s mom’s Second Life videos.
- Berkeley Protests and Free Speech [00:11:00] — Dale discusses protests against Milo Yiannopoulos at UC Berkeley, arguing the left shouldn’t shut down speakers even if they disagree.
- Immigration Debate [00:16:00] — Heated discussion about Carissa’s mother’s anti-immigration views. Dale and Carissa debate whether anti-immigration sentiment is rooted in racism or other factors.
- Carissa’s Mom and Alex Jones [00:21:00] — Revelation that Carissa’s mom follows Alex Jones. Discussion about conspiracy theories, Newtown shooting denial, and whether it’s ‘just entertainment.’
- Video Segment – Hold Me Now [00:29:00] — The crew sings along to Thompson Twins’ ‘Hold Me Now’ with some incorrect lyrics, leading to listener corrections.
- AT&T Internet Promo [00:34:00] — Sponsored segment for AT&T internet service with Dale and Bob discussing reliable internet at $30/month.
- Boston Dynamics Robot Videos [00:35:00] — Extended segment watching leaked Boston Dynamics videos showing advanced robots that can walk, run, jump, manipulate objects, and recover from falls.
- Automation and Job Loss [00:37:00] — Discussion about how robots and automation will eliminate factory jobs, trucking jobs, and warehouse positions. Dale argues Trump’s promise to bring back factory jobs is impossible.
- Ronnie James Dio Hologram Tour [00:43:00] — Discussion of upcoming hologram tour featuring deceased metal singer Ronnie James Dio, with Bob questioning the choice of artist.
- More Video Segments [00:45:00] — Various videos including airport meltdown, robot solving CAPTCHA, and Cohen Brothers Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl commercial featuring Peter Fonda.
Callers
- unnamed [00:02:29] — Calling in on wrong number Dale hung up and gave correct number (512-340-9937)
Text Line
- [00:30:00] Correction that Thompson Twins lyric is ‘cold and tired heart’ not ‘warm and tired heart’ — read by Dale Dudley Dale acknowledged the lyric correction on air
Music
- Thompson Twins — Hold Me Now – discussed and sung along to with incorrect lyrics
- Yes — Leave It – played as bumper music
- The Easybeats — Friday On My Mind – Dale misidentified as by The Yardbirds
Quotes
I have no hobbies. I’ve got no friends. I have no off the air friends.
Dale Dudley [00:03:56]
You gotta include the first amendment, even if it’s something you don’t like.
Dale Dudley [00:11:31]
My mom’s got Hispanic friends. Does that mean you can’t be racist?
Carissa Jade [00:27:06]
We’re building like we will evolve into machines. There just won’t be humans anymore.
Matt Bearden [00:39:00]
Part 2: 3_00 Meeting
The show navigates between humor and workplace frustration after Carissa receives a same-day conference call invitation about the Sideshow podcast. Dale rants about corporate culture and Outlook calendars, while the team discusses plans to make the Sideshow free and phase out paid subscriptions. The segment also includes discussion of Sean Spicer’s press conferences, immigration policy in Travis County, and wraps with a story about Texas’s first openly transgender mayor.
Segments
- Opening – Jethro Tull Tickets and Videos [00:00:00] — Dale promotes Jethro Tull tickets and transitions to watching videos that can’t be played after 8am, including a subway jump fail.
- Donovan Email Exchange [00:01:38] — Dale mentions former intern/fan Donovan who sent an email, leading to confusion and a brief argument with Carissa about who sent what.
- More Fail Videos [00:03:00] — The crew watches ice climbing fail and virtual reality grandmother videos.
- Cash Me Outside Dance Video [00:07:04] — Discussion of the ‘cash me outside’ meme and associated dance video, with Dale joking about the phrase being overused.
- The 3 O’Clock Meeting Email [00:09:03] — Dale becomes agitated after receiving an email about a same-day 3pm conference call about the Sideshow, particularly upset that someone checked his Outlook calendar for availability.
- Sideshow Changes Explained [00:14:26] — Dale explains they’re eliminating yearly Sideshow subscriptions, moving to month-to-month, and eventually making it completely free due to customer service issues falling on Carissa and Daniel.
- Prank Call to ‘The Beat’ [00:19:06] — The hosts prank a caller by pretending to be on a different station, with Carissa doing a character called ‘Angela’ for relationship advice.
- Outlook Calendar Discussion [00:21:21] — Extended discussion about corporate Outlook calendars, with callers explaining how visibility settings work.
- Alexa Commands [00:24:28] — The hosts discover listeners are streaming via Alexa and begin shouting commands on-air, causing chaos for those listeners.
- 2G Lewis Videos Setup [00:29:03] — Dale mentions videos sent by listener about Carissa’s mom doing avatar performances, offers $100 bounty.
- Baghdad Sean Spicer [00:31:47] — Dale plays clips of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer refusing to call the travel restrictions a ‘ban’ despite Trump using that word.
- Skype Seat Press Briefing [00:45:31] — The hosts watch and mock a Skype seat question from Lars Larson at a White House press briefing, discussing applying for their own Skype seat.
- Peewee’s Dog Elvis [00:49:53] — Dale sends condolences to friend Peewee Henson whose dog Elvis had to be put down, calling it the coolest dog he ever met.
- Travis County Immigration Policy [00:52:04] — News coverage of Governor Abbott cutting $1.5 million in grants to Travis County over Sheriff Sally Hernandez’s policy limiting cooperation with ICE on misdemeanor cases.
- Transgender Mayor in New Hope, Texas [00:58:29] — News story about New Hope, Texas mayor Jess Herbst coming out as transgender, leading to discussion about whether spouses would stay if partners transitioned.
Callers
- unnamed [00:18:21] — Outlook calendar visibility settings Explained that people can see if you’re busy or free by default, but not details unless you select that option
- Megan [00:18:50] — Relationship advice (prank) Called during the ‘Beat 105’ prank segment where Carissa did inappropriate relationship advice character
- unnamed [00:25:07] — IT professional calling about email help Called to offer help with Outlook confusion but had bad audio quality
- unnamed [00:31:47] — Alexa streaming listener Complained that their Alexa was responding to commands said on the show
- LaTosha (Houston (possibly)) [00:56:30] — Confused caller, may have wrong station Dale joked she missed out on $10,000 because she didn’t know the song name. Appears to have been listening to wrong station or caught signal skip from Houston.
Quotes
I checked everyone’s Outlook calendars and everyone was free during this time
Dale Dudley [00:15:05]
Did you also check our iPhone calendars we share with our wives?
Dale Dudley [00:16:32]
You bring things in and I give you a short solution but you can’t stand it if we don’t do 10 minutes on it
Dale Dudley [00:32:54]
There’s this new thing now – it’s okay to be stupid because the media is getting things wrong
Dale Dudley [00:42:24]
I loved that dog more than you and your wife
Dale Dudley [00:49:20]
Part 3: Bryan Callen
Bryan Callen, comedian and actor from The Goldbergs and other projects, joins the show for an extended in-studio visit. The conversation ranges widely: Callen shares a detailed story about an LA orgy involving a B-list celebrity, discusses his homosexual ‘moments’ (including a childhood encounter and feeling attraction to Tom Cruise’s fame), talks nutrition and fitness with the hosts, reminisces about meeting Bruce Springsteen, and discusses politics and refugees. The segment also includes ongoing bits about Carissa’s mom’s videos, Robert Rodriguez/James Cameron movie extras casting, and the hosts’ obsession with Daniel’s unusual relationship with food.
Segments
- Opening – Has Bryan Been Here Before? [00:00:00] — Dale recaps yesterday’s confusion about whether Bryan Callen had been on the show before, which took seven minutes to get a straight answer. They discuss finding Carissa’s mom’s videos.
- Bryan’s Career and YouTube Videos Yanked [00:01:40] — Dale discovers all of Bryan’s videos on his website have been yanked by YouTube for copyright. They discuss Bryan’s career as more actor than comedian, including The Goldbergs and other roles.
- Robert Rodriguez/James Cameron Movie Extras Casting [00:09:02] — Dale promotes a paid extras gig for a Rodriguez/Cameron film shooting Friday in Austin, looking for rocker/punk/emo types or anyone with face tattoos. Email: [email protected]
- Bryan’s First Gay Moment – Childhood Woods Incident [00:12:35] — Bryan tells a story about being 11 years old when an 18-year-old took him into the woods and exposed himself, asking Bryan to dry hump him.
- Tom Cruise Story – Almost Kissing a Movie Star [00:16:51] — Bryan shares his extended encounter with Tom Cruise at an Oscars party, where Cruise told him he was ‘great’ 13 times and Bryan realized he might have made out with Cruise if asked, due to the power of celebrity.
- Bruce Springsteen Encounters [00:19:00] — Bryan and Dale discuss celebrity encounters with Springsteen. Bryan had an hour-and-a-half backstage conversation, then later embarrassed himself in a bookstore saying ‘my feet are killing me’ too loudly.
- The Orgy Story [00:26:27] — Bryan tells a detailed story about being invited to a hotel suite orgy with five women, two men, masks, rules, and a B-list celebrity whose wife he ended up with after the celebrity stormed off during a DP attempt.
- Nutrition Advice and Diet Discussion [00:34:00] — Bryan, who claims to be a nutrition guru, gives diet advice. Discussion of butter, ketogenic diets, and Dale’s struggles with weight loss on Last Diet ATX program.
- Daniel’s Food Issues – The Steak Story [00:36:20] — Dale retells how Daniel took a steak home from a restaurant, kept it in the fridge for three days while looking at pictures of it, then served a three-day-old salad to a date while eating the old steak himself.
- Fast Food Fanatic Discussion [00:39:00] — The hosts explain Daniel’s obsession with fast food, his opinions about double burgers, and his preference for processed cheese. Bryan tries to offer health advice.
- Politics and Refugees [00:52:00] — Bryan and Dale discuss the refugee ban, with Bryan arguing refugees are vetted and pose little threat. Dale calls out a listener from a trucking insurance company who attacked him on the issue.
- Les Miserables Singing and Theater Story [00:57:00] — Dale demonstrates his singing voice with Les Miserables, then tells how he turned down dinner with Quentin Tarantino, Richard Linklater, and Mike Judge because he had theater class finals.
- Trump at National Prayer Breakfast [00:58:11] — Daniel reads breaking news: Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast asked people to pray for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ratings on The Apprentice.
Guests
- Bryan Callen (comedian) [00:00:00] — Comedian and actor, in studio to promote Cap City Comedy Club shows. Known from The Goldbergs, Mad TV, The Hangover, and his podcast ‘The Fighter and the Kid’ with Brendan Schaub (6 million downloads last month). Close friend of Joe Rogan for 21 years.
Quotes
I’m a straight man, but if he were to say ‘let’s make out,’ I probably would have drunk deeply of his movie star.
Bryan Callen [00:18:16]
I looked in the mirror, I got this white doll mask, my legs were so white, I thought I got to start tanning more seriously.
Bryan Callen [00:30:02]
What makes this country great is people can express themselves, doesn’t matter if you’re gay or transgender or whatever.
Bryan Callen [00:55:25]
I said ‘how you doing?’ and instead I went ‘my feet are killing me!’
Bryan Callen [00:24:30]