Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Tuesday, February 14, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Fashion and Hater Calls
Dale is sleep-deprived and irritable, ranting about missing t-shirts, his wife’s ‘sock bowl’ laundry system, and household frustrations. The crew discusses thrift shopping in Austin, Dale’s awkward 1980s interview with Romeo Void’s Deborah Eyal, and Carissa broadcasts a birthday message to her dog Stevie Ticks on-air. Animal Cavalcade covers bees infesting a Texas home with honey, dolphins getting high on pufferfish, and a United Airlines dog death. Dale also complains about Rose’s refusing to make his daughter a quesadilla.
Segments
- Show open and Dale’s exhaustion [00:00:09] — Dale arrives after only 2.5 hours of sleep, explains his restless night and nearly being hit by a driver missing a license plate on the wet roads.
- The sock bowl debate [00:03:36] — Dale complains about his wife’s laundry system where mismatched socks pile up in a bowl. Carissa reveals she slept in her mom’s bed over the weekend because her parents turned her room into an office.
- Missing t-shirts mystery [00:08:02] — Dale is frustrated that three brand-new tall t-shirts from Old Navy have disappeared after one wash cycle. The crew speculates where they went.
- Daniel’s ugly shirt story [00:12:04] — Dale recalls giving Daniel hand-me-down shirts, including one horrific chocolate-and-gold shirt Daniel insisted Dale gave him, which Daniel eventually threw away after mockery.
- Thrift shopping in Austin [00:13:35] — The crew discusses how Goodwill has become too expensive in Austin, and Matt shares tips on finding real deals at Texas Thrift and Salvation Army on Wednesdays.
- Ivanka Trump clothing line boycott [00:14:52] — Brief discussion about whether boycotts work and Nordstrom dropping Ivanka Trump’s fashion line. Dale mocks ‘lazy patriots’ on both sides who just complain online.
- Romeo Void interview story [00:16:25] — Dale tells the story of his first-ever interview, with Romeo Void’s Deborah Eyal in Lubbock in the 1980s, where she immediately corrected his pronunciation of her name and set the tone for his dislike of band interviews.
- Amanda calls in about the shirts [00:17:55] — Dale’s wife Amanda calls to say she’s looking at five tall shirts in the closet. Dale insists they’re not the new ones. They bicker about the sock bowl and Valentine’s Day cards.
- Austin music history nostalgia [00:23:11] — Matt and Dale reminisce about early-90s Austin bands like Twang Twang Shaka Boom, Will and the Kill, Poi Dog Pondering, and the Liberty Lunch era. Carissa admits she knows none of it.
- SlashMyPayments sponsor read [00:25:16] — Dale does a live read for SlashMyPayments.com, a car loan refinancing service from Ignition Financial.
- Carissa’s jewelry page and Etsy [00:26:26] — Dale pushes Carissa to start a Facebook page for her jewelry instead of relying on Etsy, setting a March deadline.
- Carissa’s dog birthday broadcast [00:27:51] — Carissa does a ‘monocast’ to wish her dog Stevie Ticks a happy fourth birthday. Dale mocks her for broadcasting to a dog.
- Canada News: Hair Freezing Challenge [00:29:19] — Dale presents a story about Canadians in Yukon getting their hair wet in hot springs and letting it freeze in the cold air as part of an annual contest with a $150 prize.
- Daniel’s fake Canada facts [00:30:50] — Matt invents absurd ‘facts’ about Canada (bacon in circles, paying with maple syrup) and proposes calling actual Canadians to verify. Dale and Matt mock Daniel’s Canadian trivia.
- ViaAir Branson flights [00:32:00] — Dale proposes organizing a listener trip to Branson, Missouri on ViaAir’s new seasonal nonstop service starting at $109. He tasks Daniel and Carissa with contacting the airline.
- Animal Cavalcade: Bees in walls [00:33:41] — A Houston-area home had so many bees in the ceiling that honey ran down the walls. Matt reveals his own mother had the same problem.
- Trump Gator [00:36:33] — A bright orange alligator spotted in South Carolina is being called the ‘Trump Gator.’ Brief mention of Michael Flynn’s resignation.
- Dolphins getting high on pufferfish [00:38:51] — Scientists filmed dolphins deliberately chewing on pufferfish to ingest nerve toxins and enter a trance-like state, essentially getting high and passing the fish around.
- Cow escapes slaughterhouse [00:41:52] — A cow in Weatherford, Texas escaped a slaughterhouse and was chased by a cowboy on horseback. Leads to discussion of whether people would eat burgers if they had to witness the cow’s execution.
- Chimpanzees in the Stone Age [00:43:52] — Archaeologists have found crude stone tools in Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia that were made by non-human primates thousands of years ago.
- United Airlines dog dies [00:44:49] — A woman’s golden retriever Jacob died after United Airlines failed to feed him during a 20-hour layover delay. United denies wrongdoing. Carissa declares she’ll never fly United.
Recurring Bits
- Animal Cavalcade [00:33:41] — Covered bees infesting a Texas home with honey, dolphins getting high on pufferfish toxins, a cow escaping a slaughterhouse, chimpanzees using stone tools, and a dog dying on United Airlines
Quotes
There’s a big glass bowl and she just puts the sock there until she finds another one.
Dale Dudley [00:09:49]
She goes, ‘It’s Deborah.’ And I went, ‘Oh, it’s going to be a Bora of a career.’
Dale Dudley [00:21:55]
We spent years investigating a woman over four deaths in Benghazi. You had a general call the Russians.
Dale Dudley [00:38:03]
Part 2: Lock Him Up
Dale Dudley, Matt Bearden, Carissa Jade, and Daniel Gallo discuss firstborn IQ research, an Austin school bus driver who ‘brake-checked’ students, Michael Flynn’s resignation, and various local news. Guest Nicole Rainey from Culture Map Austin appears to discuss local events. The segment features recurring tension around political topics and multiple callers reacting to Dale’s commentary.
Segments
- Opening and Caller Jet Defends Carissa [00:00:01] — Dale opens the show at 7:14 AM. Caller Jet says the hosts are too hard on Carissa (though he mispronounces her name as ‘Chris’), leading to on-air teasing.
- Firstborn IQ Study Discussion [00:01:00] — The hosts debate a study claiming firstborn children have higher IQs. Dale, Matt, and Carissa share their family experiences and whether they agree with the findings.
- Caller Kenny Returns [00:07:19] — Kenny calls to criticize Dale, mentioning Dale’s wife having lunch with other men. Dale fires back at Kenny, who admits he doesn’t vote, confirming Dale’s suspicions about his caller base.
- German National Anthem Mix-Up [00:10:19] — Dale discusses a tennis event where a singer accidentally performed the Nazi-era German anthem instead of the current one, with audio played.
- Belleville Radio Host Bob Romanek [00:19:39] — Dale covers the story of Bob Romanek, a low-power radio host in Belleville who used racial slurs against rapper Waka Flocka Flame. The hosts discuss FCC rules and what language is actually banned.
- Austin Bus Driver Brake-Checking Incident [00:29:30] — An Austin ISD bus driver resigned after brake-checking rowdy elementary school students. The hosts debate whether this was reasonable discipline or inappropriate.
- Carissa’s Sleeping Arrangements Debate [00:31:43] — A lengthy discussion about Carissa sleeping in her parents’ bed when she visits home, since they converted her room to an office. Dale questions whether this is normal for an adult.
- Nile Maxwell Ram Truck Promo [00:40:04] — Matt delivers a sponsor read for Nile Maxwell Supercenter’s Ram truck month promotion.
- Michael Flynn Resignation [00:41:56] — Dale covers National Security Advisor Michael Flynn’s resignation after lying about communications with Russia. Audio clips of Flynn’s ‘Lock Her Up’ chants about Hillary Clinton are played ironically.
- Stephen Miller Audio Clip [00:47:56] — Dale plays audio of White House advisor Stephen Miller saying the president’s powers ‘will not be questioned,’ sparking discussion about authoritarianism and checks and balances.
- Nicole Rainey on Austin Events [00:52:22] — Guest Nicole Rainey from Culture Map Austin discusses the Carvana car vending machine and the new Moody Foundation-funded amphitheater planned for Waterloo Park.
Guests
- Nicole Rainey (other) [00:27:09] — Editor from Culture Map Austin, former KLBJ web person, discussing local Austin news and events
Callers
- Jet [00:00:19] — Defending Carissa from the hosts being too hard on her Dale corrects his pronunciation of Carissa’s name and teases him for saying she’s smarter than ‘half the girls’ he knows
- Kenny (regular) [00:03:02] — Called to give Dale ‘some crap’ and mentioned Dale’s wife having lunch with other men Dale pushed back, Kenny admitted he doesn’t vote, confirming Dale’s theory that hostile callers are often Trump supporters. The exchange became a running joke throughout the segment
- Robin [00:10:19] — Wanted the hosts to play Harry Belafonte’s ‘Smart Man’ as his theme song The hosts were confused by the request and the reasoning. Robin seemed to be calling Carissa out but the point was unclear. Dale thanked him and moved on
Quotes
What you usually find is it’s political and they don’t like that you come out and bluntly say things that mostly are true
Dale Dudley [00:08:33]
She had a private email server and he wanted to lock her up. He was communicating with the Russians
Dale Dudley [00:42:35]
The powers of the president to protect our country are very substantial and will not be questioned
Stephen Miller (audio) [00:48:36]
Part 3: Bing Bing Bing
Dale returns from dealing with poor sleep, running through ticket giveaways and sponsor reads. Nicole Rainey from Austin CultureMap visits to discuss romantic bars in Austin for Valentine’s Day. The show devolves into discussions about near-death experiences, DMT, consciousness after death, and Alex Jones’ ‘Bing Bing’ Trump rant. Carissa is criticized for not getting a flu shot despite sick roommates, and the cast argues over her unprofessional microphone technique and her family’s uncomfortable furniture.
Segments
- Opening and Podcast Promo [00:00:01] — Dale opens the show, announces Bob will return tomorrow, and promotes the April 19th Cap City Comedy Club podcast taping before Moon Tower Comedy Festival.
- Nicole Rainey Returns [00:00:57] — Dale welcomes Nicole Rainey from Austin CultureMap, formerly the station’s web person. He compares her favorably to current web person CJ, who was recently called to HR for bringing a sword to work.
- Caller Casey Supports Dale’s Father Impression [00:02:06] — A black caller named Casey from Lufkin calls to say Dale’s impression of his father is hilarious and he should keep doing it, contrary to past criticism Dale received.
- Romantic Bars in Austin [00:05:14] — Nicole presents her list of sexy/romantic bars in Austin for Valentine’s Day, including C-Boy’s Heart & Soul, Kitty Cohen’s, Roosevelt Room, Garage, and Midnight Cowboy (a Tim League speakeasy).
- Hippie Hollow Arrests [00:11:30] — Dale mentions another couple was arrested at Hippie Hollow nude beach and questions why Travis County Sheriff’s Department is spending time there.
- Free Condoms from AIDS Services [00:18:07] — Nicole mentions AIDS Services of Austin launched an online shop where people can order free condoms and lube.
- Dale’s Misophonia [00:21:04] — Dale discusses his misophonia – certain sounds like crunching or kissing noises send him into an immediate rage. Daniel eating ‘Raging Cajun’ nuts triggers him.
- Carissa’s Flu Exposure [00:24:32] — The cast discovers Carissa’s roommates are sick with flu, she hasn’t gotten a flu shot, and is planning to get one at lunch – after already exposing everyone in the studio.
- Alex Jones ‘Bing Bing’ Montage [00:27:34] — Dale plays an extended audio clip of Alex Jones repeatedly saying ‘bing bing’ while discussing Trump, followed by discussion of whether Jones knows he’s a character.
- Life After Death and Biocentrism [00:35:25] — Dale presents an article about Dr. Robert Lanza’s biocentrism theory that consciousness creates the material universe and continues after death. Matt is skeptical of the pop-science source.
- Caller Merlin’s Near-Drowning [00:43:09] — Merlin from Texas State calls to share his near-death experience drowning in the Comal River tube chute after drinking Four Locos. He saw no afterlife, just acceptance and blacking out.
- Carissa’s Microphone Technique [00:48:07] — Dale criticizes Carissa for constantly adjusting her microphone incorrectly, creating noise. She defends herself saying the mic stand is broken and she doesn’t have headphones.
- Carissa’s Uncomfortable Couch [00:54:18] — The cast examines photos of Carissa’s parents’ house, which has only hard wooden furniture with minimal cushions. Her family gets all furniture from other people. When her parents fight, her dad drives to their farm in Crawford.
- Dale and Rap Music [00:56:31] — Discussion about Dale mispronouncing ‘Waka Flocka’ and not knowing rap music. Chuy and CJ discuss what Dale has in common with rap (wealth, women, drugs/alcohol).
- Closing Sponsor Reads [00:59:27] — Dale closes with sponsor reads for Last Night ATX weight loss and reminds listeners he’ll be on NewsRadio 590 KLBJ at 2pm.
Guests
- Nicole Rainey (other) [00:00:57] — Writer for Austin CultureMap, former KLBJ web person, in studio to discuss Valentine’s Day romantic bars and stayed for the Sideshow
Callers
- Casey (Lufkin, Texas) [00:02:06] — Called as a black man to say Dale’s impression of his father is hilarious and he should keep doing it Positive call that contrasted with past criticism Dale received. Casey mentioned he’d see Matt at a comedy show that night.
- Merlin (Merlin William McCluskey) (Texas State area) [00:43:09] — Near-death experience after nearly drowning in the Comal River tube chute while drunk on Four Locos Shared that he saw no spiritual experience or afterlife, just acceptance and calm before blacking out. Described seeing other tubers’ butts floating above him as he was dying below the water.
- Bob [00:48:07] — Had a near-death experience from ruptured appendix where he saw visions that reconciled reincarnation and aliens Brief call, Dale theorized maybe people who see nothing when dying have been bad in life
Quotes
He’s a champion for the little guy, repealing broker disclosure laws.
Dale Dudley [00:29:25]
If you were Anne Frank in an attic, that’d be the best bed you ever had.
Dale Dudley [00:42:43]
At least he finally stopped worrying – that should be on my tombstone.
Dale Dudley [00:35:40]
Nothing sexier than a triple dipper floor covered in shmegma.
Matt Bearden [00:05:45]