Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, February 16, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Netflix Cheating
Dale talks about his admiration for Jeff Ward’s approach to radio (ignoring mail, social media, and difficult callers). The discussion shifts to Netflix cheating – watching shows ahead of your partner – with 46% of couples admitting to it. The show also covers NASA’s space poop problem competition, where inventors submitted designs for managing waste in spacesuits. Various movie discussions thread through, along with workplace banter about networking and career advancement.
Segments
- Show Open and Jeff Ward Praise [00:00:00] — Dale explains why Jeff Ward is his new radio hero – Ward ignores social media, doesn’t read mail (throws it away), and lets difficult callers stay on the air for entire shows. Dale admires Ward’s ‘control what you can control’ philosophy from his NFL kicker days.
- Networking and Career Advancement [00:10:11] — Dale discusses yesterday’s podcast about empowering yourself and networking. He emphasizes that networking is more important than the specific job, using his wife’s real estate career progression as an example. The conversation becomes tense with Carissa about her ‘but I can’t’ attitude.
- Star Trek Flash Performance [00:25:11] — The hosts watch and comment on a video of people performing a Star Trek scene on a London underground train. Dale and most hosts find it annoying, though Bob sees value in it preventing panhandlers from entering the car.
- Netflix Cheating [00:28:32] — Discussion of ‘Netflix cheating’ – when one partner watches ahead on a show they agreed to watch together. Dale admits his wife Amanda does this. The hosts debate whether this is a real problem, with 46% of Netflix users admitting to it.
- Death of Romantic Comedies [00:36:00] — Brief discussion about why rom-coms aren’t being made for theaters anymore. The conclusion: it’s the collapse of mid-budget movies, with studios only wanting to make blockbusters or sending smaller films straight to Netflix.
- NASA Space Poop Challenge [00:38:45] — Extended discussion of NASA’s competition to solve how astronauts can manage waste in spacesuits for extended periods. Winners included designs for airlocks at the crotch, air-powered systems, and specialized underwear. Includes explanation of how airlocks work for Carissa.
Quotes
I walk by my mailbox, grab it and throw it in the trash. I don’t even look at it.
Dale Dudley [00:07:36]
If you’re involved in transgendered bathrooms, you’re a coward and you should drive into a wall.
Dale Dudley [00:16:04]
Soul searching should have been done. Your soul got right years ago. It’s action day.
Dale Dudley [00:24:00]
The world is falling apart because people are doing bad things behind people’s back, and it starts right here.
Bob Fonseca [00:28:58]
Part 2: Pootin
This segment meanders through several topics, primarily focusing on political commentary about Trump, Russian intelligence, and criticism of conservative media figures like Alex Jones and Pat Robertson. The hosts also engage in lighter content, including video reactions (‘video schmitties’), discussion of a teachers-playing-inappropriate-games scandal, and various callers. The segment title ‘Pootin’ appears to be a play on Putin, referenced throughout the political discussion.
Segments
- Birthday Wishes and Personal Updates [00:00:00] — Bob wishes his son Vincent happy 18th birthday and discusses his acceptance to Columbia College of Chicago. Dale discusses date night plans and makes jokes about his wife.
- Hudson’s on the Bend Restaurant Closure [00:04:00] — Discussion of Hudson’s on the Bend restaurant closing just three months after reopening following renovations.
- Trump, Russia, and Intelligence Community [00:11:00] — Dale reads about intelligence community backlash against Trump, discussing claims that ‘he will die in jail’ and connections to Russian intelligence.
- Obama Shadow Government Claims [00:14:00] — Discussion of conspiracy theories about Obama running a ‘shadow government,’ with audio clips from conservative commentators Bryan Fisher and Alex Jones.
- Pat Robertson on Trump [00:28:00] — Audio clip and discussion of Pat Robertson claiming it’s a sin not to follow Trump, despite years of calling Obama the Antichrist.
- Pop Squirrel Appearance [00:36:00] — Pop Squirrel character makes an appearance, generating strong listener response.
- Supreme Lending Live Read [00:39:00] — Dale does a live read for Supreme Lending, discussing John McClellan and the importance of pre-qualification letters in Austin’s competitive housing market.
- Millennials Worst Drivers Story [00:39:50] — Discussion of Triple-A report on millennial drivers, with Daniel and Matt criticizing the article’s framing.
- Video Schmitties Begin [00:42:00] — Dale introduces a series of viral videos, starting with teachers in Bangor, Maine caught playing ‘f-marry-kill’ about special needs students.
- More Video Schmitties [00:48:00] — Various viral videos including sledding accident, 100-foot bullwhip mishap, mannequin groping incident, and light bulb eating.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Squirrel [00:36:00] — Pop Squirrel makes an appearance, with Carissa noting the feedback is ‘ridiculous’ and people want the whole show to be Pop Squirrel.
Callers
- Andy Lascano [00:36:00] — Pat Robertson’s Bible missing the page about false idols Brief call making a joke about Pat Robertson, quickly moved on from
- Benito (Brownsville, Texas (originally)) [00:37:00] — Day without immigrants – wanted to say he’s working today Dale cuts him off fairly quickly to move on with the show, though friendly
Quotes
You love who you love and it doesn’t matter who you love right?
Dale Dudley [00:00:51]
Stop calling yourselves Patriots if you had your friends killed by Russian operatives
Dale Dudley [00:14:00]
I haven’t had alcohol all week, so I’m real confident right now
Dale Dudley [00:14:08]
If your God’s all-powerful, he’ll have that baby born somewhere else
Dale Dudley [00:30:50]
Part 3: 420 Special
The final hour of the show features comedian Mac Blake promoting his upcoming PBS Stand-Up Empire taping at Empire Control Room. The conversation meanders through various topics including Bob’s half-serious search for a second job, marijuana bouquets in Los Angeles, Dale’s ongoing quest to find someone to help him transition from alcohol to marijuana, Daniel’s anticlimactic story about a door at a Mexican airport, family secrets about deceased pets, and revelations about Dale’s father knowing Roy Orbison. The episode includes typical banter about Facebook friend requests, journalistic integrity bracket winner Taylor Ellison, and various family dynamics.
Segments
- Bob’s Job Hunt [00:00:01] — Bob announces he needs to find a second job in the afternoon to pay for college expenses, offering his email address on air despite Dale’s warnings. The hosts joke about various afternoon job possibilities.
- Christian Healing Show Miracle [00:03:27] — Dale shows a video from a Christian healing show where a woman’s arm supposedly grows longer after a preacher lays hands on her. The crew mocks the obvious trick.
- Dale Seeks Marijuana Connection [00:04:05] — Dale expresses frustration that despite publicly stating he wants to transition from alcohol to marijuana, nobody in the building will help him obtain it. He discusses marijuana bouquets sold in Los Angeles for Valentine’s Day.
- Daniel’s Mexico Airport Story [00:23:11] — Daniel teases a story about a Mexican airport that turns out to be simply about knocking on a door to retrieve lost luggage. The anticlimax becomes a running joke, leading to the nickname ‘Boy Interrupted.’
- Mac Blake Interview [00:29:30] — Comedian Mac Blake joins to promote the Stand-Up Empire PBS taping happening Sunday, February 19th at Empire Control Room. Discussion covers the show format, his comedy album success, and comparisons to Austin City Limits.
- Family Secrets and Dead Pets [00:48:44] — The conversation turns to how families hide bad news, particularly about deceased pets. Dale reveals his suspicion that his father may have shot his dog rather than it being hit by a car, while Daniel shares his family’s pattern of withholding information.
- Dale’s Father and Roy Orbison [00:56:13] — Dale shares a story about his father growing up in Wink, Texas with Roy Orbison, teasing him as ‘ass face,’ then years later watching him on Johnny Carson and admitting he did well for himself.
Guests
- Mac Blake (comedian) [00:29:30] — In-studio to promote Stand-Up Empire PBS taping at Empire Control Room on February 19th, 2017. Discussed his comedy career, number 3 comedy album, and upcoming PBS special.
Callers
- Cory [00:08:24] — Called about Dale seeking marijuana, suggested people don’t call it ‘pot’ anymore and that’s why Dale can’t find a connection Led to discussion about outdated drug terminology and Dale’s age showing
- Lorenzo [00:11:35] — Explained that marijuana costs money nowadays and that’s why people from the ’70s like Dale aren’t being offered any Brief call supporting Cory’s point about generational differences
- Mac (not Mac Blake) [00:37:21] — Called about cocaine use, discussing the anticipation of waiting for the dealer Led to extended discussion about Dale’s past cocaine use and the drug’s effects
Quotes
Why doesn’t anybody want to help me?
Dale Dudley [00:04:54]
Nobody’s selling them three fingers or a lid of pot anymore
Caller (Cory) [00:08:56]
Boy interrupted. I got a story
Daniel Gallo [00:30:03]
I would be dead if I had not met my wife
Dale Dudley [00:44:24]
I guess the old ass face did pretty good for himself
Dale Dudley (as his father) [00:58:13]