Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Monday, February 6, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Super Bowl Hangover
Dale Dudley arrives severely hungover the morning after the Super Bowl, experiencing anxiety and depression rather than physical symptoms. The cast discusses technical difficulties with the station signal, Trump’s controversial statements defending Putin, and various tangents including autonomous cars and a man who had a 140-pound tumor removed. Dale repeatedly vows to quit drinking after this Vegas trip.
Segments
- Opening and station issues [00:00:00] — Show opens with Dale hungover; the team discovers the station has technical difficulties and tests the signal quality.
- Dale’s hangover depression [00:04:00] — Dale explains that at 55, hangovers are not physical but rather total depression and feelings of impending doom. Multiple callers relate to this experience.
- Lady Gaga halftime show drones [00:07:17] — The cast discusses the drone performance at halftime, learning they were pre-filmed and superimposed rather than live due to FAA restrictions.
- Audi A7 test drive discussion [00:12:24] — Dale talks about test-driving an Audi A7 Competition with autonomous features. He debates whether he can afford a new car given the instability of the radio business.
- Jeff Ward’s career caution [00:16:00] — Dale recounts Jeff Ward saying he would not trust the radio business enough to buy an expensive car, which deepens Dale’s own anxiety.
- Trump defends Putin on O’Reilly [00:24:00] — The show plays audio of Trump’s Super Bowl Sunday interview where he equates American killers with Putin’s, sparking outrage and discussion about patriotism.
- Wealth inequality discussion [00:30:00] — Dale describes a TED talk by a wealthy entrepreneur arguing that trickle-down economics does not work and that income inequality will lead to conflict.
- Psychiatrists analyzing Trump [00:34:00] — Dale reads an article about psychiatrists breaking the Goldwater Rule to publicly diagnose Trump as a narcissist or borderline sociopath.
- Autonomous car debate [00:38:00] — The cast discusses autonomous parking technology and what happens when multiple self-driving cars compete for space or encounter obstacles.
- 140-pound tumor story [00:41:00] — Dale plays a news clip about a man who had a 140-pound tumor removed that allegedly started as an ingrown hair.
Recurring Bits
- Drone Corner [00:07:17] — Bob mentions drone corner in reference to the Lady Gaga halftime show drones, though it is not a full segment.
Callers
- Brad [00:22:57] — Called in about being hungover; thought about calling in sick but needs to pay rent. Brief conversation about hangover symptoms and needing to work.
- Nelson [00:27:16] — Called to relate to Dale’s hangover depression symptoms; it was his 26th birthday on Super Bowl Sunday. Dale and the hosts sympathize with his birthday falling on a major party day. Bob makes a ‘half Nelson, full Nelson’ joke.
Quotes
At 55, a hangover is I’m a horrible person, my entire world is going to crash.
Dale Dudley [00:05:47]
Putin’s a killer. We’ve got a lot of killers. Why do you think our country is so innocent?
Donald Trump (audio) [00:25:56]
Any negative polls are fake news. As a Trump voter, you should be insulted.
Dale Dudley [00:33:41]
Part 2: Satanic Halftime Show
The hosts discuss the Super Bowl, Lady Gaga’s halftime performance, and various political topics including Trump’s Mar-a-Lago party and Alex Jones’ conspiracy theories about the halftime show being ‘satanic.’ They also quiz cast members on the citizenship test, debate NRA criticism of entertainers, and have an awkward segment involving Carissa’s mother’s public video content that makes her uncomfortable.
Segments
- Morning Open and Audi Competition [00:00:02] — Dale opens the show discussing hangover day after the Super Bowl, mentions having Texas Stars and Kathleen Madigan tickets to give away, and discusses the Audi A7 competition with John Bowyer offering to pass the keys to Bob or Matt.
- Animal Cavalcade [00:03:11] — Quick recurring segment featuring a patriotic chicken playing piano, a rabbit fighting off a falcon, a dog faking an injury, and a cockroach found in a woman’s skull.
- Super Bowl Recap and Family Illness [00:08:39] — Dale recounts dealing with his son’s rotavirus over the weekend, missing Bob’s son’s musical, and watching the Patriots’ comeback victory. Discussion of the game and halftime show.
- Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Super Bowl Party [00:17:18] — The hosts critique photos from Trump’s Super Bowl party at Mar-a-Lago, mocking the formal seated arrangement with round tables instead of a typical comfortable viewing setup.
- Saturday Night Live Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer [00:20:11] — Extended discussion and playback of Melissa McCarthy’s performance as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on SNL, widely considered one of the funniest sketches ever done on the show.
- Coca-Cola Diversity Commercial Backlash [00:32:42] — Discussion of online backlash to Coca-Cola’s commercial featuring ‘America the Beautiful’ sung in different languages, noting it was actually a rerun from years earlier but generated fresh controversy.
- Daniel’s Wife Gets Green Card [00:34:10] — Daniel announces his wife got her green card, but the hosts clarify she’s a permanent resident, not a citizen yet, leading to a discussion of the difference between residency and citizenship.
- Citizenship Test Quiz [00:37:56] — The hosts quiz cast members on questions from the U.S. citizenship test, with Carissa and Daniel struggling on various questions about Congress, the Louisiana Purchase, and American history.
- Chris Waters Realty Sponsor Read [00:45:00] — Dale delivers sponsor advertisement for Chris Waters Realty, highlighting their guarantee to buy homes for cash if they don’t sell.
- NRA Warning to Lady Gaga [00:46:09] — Discussion of NRA TV warning Lady Gaga not to be political at the Super Bowl, with Dale criticizing the NRA for not supporting the First Amendment while claiming to be constitutional patriots.
- Alex Jones Satanic Halftime Show Conspiracy [00:48:53] — Extended playback and mockery of Alex Jones claiming Lady Gaga’s halftime show was a satanic ritual, including references to spirit cooking, pizza gate, and the ‘rise of the machines.’
- Carissa’s Mother’s Videos [00:52:56] — Awkward segment where the hosts discover and want to watch Carissa’s mother’s artistic video content posted publicly online. Carissa becomes uncomfortable and defensive, leading to tension.
Recurring Bits
- Animal Cavalcade [00:03:11] — Featured patriotic chicken playing piano, rabbit vs falcon, dog faking injury, and cockroach in woman’s skull
Quotes
Trump is on vacation after only two weeks of work
Dale Dudley [00:20:11]
You’re not constitutionalist and you’re not patriots because you only care about one amendment
Dale Dudley [00:47:57]
She needs to grab Baron and run
Matt Bearden [00:34:48]
Part 3: Gunz N’ Fast Food
Part 3 of the 2017-02-06 show includes segments on Carissa’s dance class struggles, a Sprinkles cupcake shop opening in Austin, What-a-Burger’s Super Bowl snack stadium, and a visit from The Range Austin owners (including a former Navy SEAL) promoting their new high-end shooting range. The show also covers Dale’s misophonia condition, a questionable receipt story from San Antonio, and news coverage of emoji ‘codes’ parents should watch for.
Segments
- Opening Banter and Pool Guy Fight Reference [00:00:00] — Dale references Jimbo the sound guy on vacation, discusses a fight with his wife on pool guy day, and teases a future on-air topic about marital dynamics.
- Carissa’s Mom’s Videos and Apology [00:01:57] — Dale apologizes for making Carissa cry by looking at her mom’s Second Life videos; Carissa explains she’s in a fragile state unrelated to that incident.
- Carissa’s Dance Class Crisis [00:04:38] — Carissa is stressed about her Monday dance job at Transform Fitness; the hosts discover she makes as little as $6-7 for a class with only a few attendees, leading to an on-air attempt to recruit students.
- Fast Food Fanatic: Sprinkles and What-a-Burger [00:11:13] — Discussion of Sprinkles cupcake shop opening at the Domain with its 24-hour cupcake ATM, and What-a-Burger’s Super Bowl ‘snackadium’ food display. Dale advocates for local Hey Cupcake instead.
- Movie Talk and Vanuatu Junk Food Ban [00:18:25] — Cast discusses recent movies (The Founder, Arrival, Lion, Magnificent Seven), then covers a South Pacific island banning Western junk food imports.
- Freaky Eater: Cheesy Potatoes Lady [00:20:03] — The cast reacts to a TV clip about a woman who only eats cheesy potatoes, consuming 8,000 calories daily of the dish.
- People of the Neighborhood: The Range Austin [00:22:30] — Jeff (former Navy SEAL) and Grant from The Range Austin visit to promote their new 37-lane high-end shooting range off I-35 and Slaughter. Discussion covers safety, gun sales, CHL classes, and the ‘country club’ concept.
- AT&T Internet Promo Read [00:41:02] — Bob and Dale perform sponsor read for AT&T Internet service.
- Misophonia Brain Research [00:42:26] — Dale discusses new research explaining misophonia (his condition causing anger at chewing/crunching sounds), revealing it’s caused by different brain wiring in the anterior insular cortex.
- Questionable San Antonio Receipt Story [00:50:00] — Cast discusses news story about a restaurant receipt with anti-Mexican message; Matt expresses skepticism that many such receipt stories are fake publicity stunts.
- News Coverage of Emoji ‘Codes’ [00:54:03] — Cast mocks local news segment warning parents about kids using emoji combinations as ‘secret codes’ for drugs, sneaking out, or sexting.
Recurring Bits
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:11:13] — Coverage of Sprinkles cupcakes opening and What-a-Burger’s Super Bowl stadium, though Dale wanted to transition to it rather than continuing Carissa’s dance class promotion.
- People of the Neighborhood [00:22:30] — Jeff and Grant from The Range Austin visit the studio to discuss their new shooting range facility.
Guests
- Jeff (expert) [00:22:30] — Former Navy SEAL, now director at The Range Austin shooting facility. Discussed firearms training, safety, and the new high-end range concept.
- Grant Shaw (expert) [00:22:30] — Principal owner of The Range Austin. Background in software, transitioned to firearms industry. Discussed business model and facility features.
Callers
- Adam [00:08:56] — Called to commit to attending Carissa’s dance class First caller to commit, directed to sign up at Transform Fitness website
- Joe [00:09:27] — Asked about carpooling to Carissa’s dance class Wanted to carpool, request was declined, brief comedic exchange
- Carlos [00:13:31] — Called about dance class pricing Asked about cost, Carissa joked he couldn’t come, brief interaction
Quotes
You’re the kind of person who would take a job with no understanding of the pay structure.
Matt Bearden [00:07:48]
The Founder: those guys thought it was about hamburgers, but Michael Keaton knew it was about real estate.
Bob Fonseca [00:17:05]
You’re the top golf of ranges.
Matt Bearden [00:30:56]