Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Monday, March 6, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Mulch Parties & Paper Towel
Bob Fonseca hosts in Dale Dudley’s absence (Dale is in Las Vegas). The show opens with discussion of Bob’s mulching project—65 bags to spread—which leads to discovery of ‘mulch spreading parties’ that turn out to be high school band fundraisers. Callers explain various groups (scouts, bands) sell mulch delivery and spreading as fundraisers. The conversation meanders through topics including the Nintendo Switch shortage, Bob’s hit-and-run accident forcing him to buy a new vehicle, sports arena entertainment overkill, and Brawny paper towels replacing their iconic man with a woman for Women’s History Month. Matt and Carissa visited Bob’s house the previous day; Matt took a photo of Bob’s bedroom fireplace. Daniel is preparing for large bulk pickup to clear his yard.
Segments
- Show opening without Dale [00:00:00] — Bob opens the show explaining Dale is in Vegas. He introduces the cast and mentions comedian Matt Blake will join later.
- Wiretap tweet and weekly goals [00:08:00] — Brief mention of Trump’s Saturday wiretap tweets, then Bob opens phones asking what listeners need to accomplish this week.
- Bob’s mulch project [00:09:00] — Bob reveals he has 65 bags of mulch to spread and witnessed a mysterious ‘mulch spreading party’ with 50 people who descended on a neighbor’s yard Saturday morning.
- Callers explain mulch fundraisers [00:14:00] — Justin the Mormon and other callers reveal scout troops and high school bands sell mulch delivery/spreading as fundraisers, typically $4-5 per bag.
- Nintendo Switch shortage [00:16:00] — Trevor calls about saving for a Switch; Bob’s kids tried to buy one over the weekend but couldn’t find any. Discussion of Nintendo’s scarcity marketing strategy.
- High school band mulch pricing [00:20:00] — Drew calls confirming high school bands selling mulch for $4.50 with delivery and spreading services.
- Bobby Beck’s hit-and-run [00:26:00] — Caller Bobby Beck explains he was hit by someone going 70mph who then fled on foot, leaving a vehicle with stolen plates. His goal: buy a new vehicle this week.
- Madison Square Garden no-music experiment [00:29:00] — Bob discusses how MSG and Golden State tried playing the first half with no music or video boards, just sneakers and crowd noise. Knicks lost anyway.
- When sports got loud [00:31:00] — Discussion of when sports arenas transitioned from organ music to ‘Are You Ready For This’ pyrotechnics. Daniel suggests the Chicago Bulls started it; Matt traces it to making games family-friendly for non-sports fans.
- Texas basketball pyrotechnics critique [00:33:00] — Matt attended a Longhorns-Kansas game and was appalled they brought out flame towers and lasers despite having a 10-20 record, the worst season since the 1930s.
- Brawny paper towels story [00:37:00] — Bob reads article about Brawny replacing their iconic man with a woman (face cut off above lips) for Women’s History Month. Limited edition at Walmart stores only.
- Local Walmart and Vietnam Memorial [00:40:00] — Joking discussion of the Walmart across from the station. Daniel mentions they’re tearing down the Vietnam Memorial tower there to build apartments.
- Paper towel habits [00:41:00] — Carissa admits she uses minimal paper towel (one corner of four sheets); Bob jokes he goes through two rolls a day, later clarifies maybe one roll.
- Visit to Bob’s house [00:42:00] — Matt and Carissa visited Bob’s house yesterday. Matt admits he asked to use the master bathroom just to photograph Bob’s famous bedroom fireplace.
Guests
- Matt Blake (comedian) [00:01:53] — mentioned as arriving later to fill Dale’s empty seat; described as ‘former funniest person in Austin’
Callers
- Justin (Justin the Mormon) (regular) [00:14:38] — scout troop mulch fundraiser – delivered mulch over the weekend, selling for $5/bag (cost $2.35) confirmed mulch parties are fundraisers; launched discussion of pricing and delivery vs. spreading services
- Trevor [00:16:20] — saving money to buy Nintendo Switch, can’t find one in stock sparked discussion of Nintendo’s scarcity marketing strategy and the new Zelda game
- Drew [00:20:00] — high school bands selling mulch for $4.50 with delivery and spreading services further confirmed fundraiser model; hosts joke about band nerds working while football players sleep in
- Bobby Beck (regular) [00:26:09] — was in a hit-and-run accident, needs to buy new vehicle this week serious moment; Bob sympathizes and plugs Nile Maxwell Supercenter for Ram trucks; caller was hit at 70mph, vehicle had stolen plates, driver fled on foot
Quotes
Is that a thing? A mulch spreading party?
Bob Fonseca [00:11:00]
You realize they’re literally selling you BS for $5?
Matt Bearden [00:21:58]
You’re at 10 and 20. Maybe you don’t bring out the flames and sparks.
Matt Bearden [00:35:00]
It says ‘pick a size’ right across her chest.
Bob Fonseca [00:38:48]
Part 2: Comedian Mac Blake
Comedian Mac Blake joins Bob Fonseca and Matt Bearden (Dale Dudley is out following a late Vegas flight) for a wide-ranging conversation covering marriage, Spurs fandom, stadium vendors, adulting skills (or lack thereof), and advertising careers. Carissa reveals her questionable kitchen safety practices, Bob gets duped by a story from Austin, Minnesota instead of Austin, Texas, and Mac shares his journey from copywriting to stand-up. The segment is casual, full of tangents, and promotes Mac’s headlining spot at Punch the next night.
Segments
- Show Opening Without Dale [00:00:03] — Bob and Matt welcome listeners and explain that Dale is out after a late Vegas flight. They introduce guest comedian Mac Blake, who Matt describes as a former Funniest Person in Austin winner with festival credits including Just for Laughs and Moon Tower.
- Get Out Movie Review [00:05:26] — Mac discusses seeing Jordan Peele’s directorial debut ‘Get Out’ with his wife, praising it as a straight horror film rather than a parody. The conversation touches on Mac’s recent marriage and his wife’s odd question about whether marriage is easy.
- San Antonio Spurs T-Shirt Story [00:07:47] — Mac recounts catching a T-shirt from the Spurs’ coyote mascot at a game, appearing on the jumbotron with pit stains, and refusing to give it to a kid with developmental issues — only to realize later it was mostly an AT&T logo.
- San Antonio Tourism Debate [00:12:03] — The crew jokes about San Antonio’s attractions (Riverwalk, Alamo, Fiesta Texas, Madame Tussauds) and the intensity of Spurs fandom. Matt shares a story about encountering Hakeem Olajuwon in a hotel elevator.
- Stadium Vendors and Beer Delivery [00:14:01] — Discussion of the beer vendor experience at stadiums, with Mac expressing his dream of being a beer guy. The conversation explores how stadium patrons pass money and drinks through strangers in an unspoken system of trust.
- Old Stadiums and Baseball Memories [00:16:53] — Bob shares memories of Philadelphia’s Connie Mack Stadium with obstructed-view seats behind pillars. Matt discusses his love of ballparks and the unique features of different stadiums, including Milwaukee’s mascot sliding into a beer stein.
- Adulting 101 Classes [00:19:25] — Bob introduces a story about a library in Oregon offering ‘Adulting 101’ classes. The segment includes a Buzz60 video report, though Carissa immediately objects to the term ‘adulting’ and critiques the reporter’s appearance.
- Carissa’s Kitchen Fire [00:24:12] — Carissa reveals she almost caught her kitchen on fire by placing napkins on a stove burner she wasn’t using, then turning on the wrong burner. The hosts quiz her on fire safety and are alarmed to learn she would fan a grease fire with clothing.
- Home Economics and Basic Skills [00:26:29] — Matt argues for reinstating home economics (with a new name) to teach civics, budgeting, car maintenance, and basic life skills. The crew quizzes Carissa on oil changes and tax deadlines with mixed results.
- Peeps Oreos Taste Test [00:33:02] — The crew samples Peeps-flavored Oreos while discussing breakfast for dinner as a fallback meal strategy. Bob advocates for ‘Brenner’ as an easy solution when you don’t know what to cook.
- Bob’s Austin, Minnesota Mistake [00:38:03] — Bob reads a story about police chief salaries in what he thinks is Austin, Texas, only to discover it’s actually Austin, Minnesota (with cities like Faribault and Owatonna nearby). The crew mercilessly mocks him for not catching obvious clues like a $100,000 police chief salary.
- Advertising Career Discussion [00:41:53] — Mac reveals he was a copywriter at an ad agency before doing comedy full-time. The conversation explores advertising industry pretensions, the approval process for ads, and Bob’s experience having his name used in a Coors commercial.
- Swagger Wagon Commercial [00:46:20] — The crew plays the infamous Toyota Sienna ‘Swagger Wagon’ commercial with white suburban parents rapping. Bob reveals this was the ‘new’ ad he’d excitedly brought to the show years ago, not realizing it was already old.
- Punch Comedy Show Promotion [00:52:27] — Mac promotes his Tuesday headlining spot at Cap City Comedy Club for the Punch show, which is only $7. Matt discusses his new comedy EP coming out in early May and praises Mac’s ability to write polished material quickly.
- Comedian Protocol and Wrap-Up [00:55:36] — Bob asks about the etiquette of adjusting microphone stands for the next comedian. Mac shares advice from comedian John O’Connell about a host’s two jobs: saying the name right and adjusting the mic. Bob requests a Roger Waters trivia question before Mac leaves.
Guests
- Mac Blake (comedian) [00:00:48] — Former Funniest Person in Austin winner, festival veteran (Just for Laughs, Moon Tower, SXSW), has album ‘Bird Drugs’ on iTunes and new EP coming May 2017. Headlining Punch comedy show on March 7. Also worked as advertising copywriter before full-time comedy.
Quotes
The kid had developmental issues. I was like, man, if I gave him the shirt…
Mac Blake [00:08:38]
I had a stack of napkins sitting on the stove, and I started making eggs.
Carissa Jade [00:25:13]
I care far more about children understanding civics than cooking.
Matt Bearden [00:27:28]
You weren’t suspicious when the police chief was getting a raise to $100,000?
Matt Bearden [00:39:55]
A lot of advertising creatives think they’re the most creative person on the planet.
Mac Blake [00:43:39]
Part 3: Carissa Vs. The Trolls & TECHNOLOGY
Bob, Matt, and Carissa host without Dale. Bob makes an on-air mistake reading a story from the wrong Austin and is mortified. Carissa discusses being targeted by internet trolls commenting on her appearance, leading to a conversation about handling online negativity. The show covers Facebook’s AI suicide prevention tool, Bob’s photography session at his house with cast members, CES technology highlights, and various other topics.
Segments
- David Letterman Interview Discussion [00:00:05] — Matt discusses reading a new David Letterman interview on Vulture.com and reminiscing about watching Letterman as a rebellious act growing up.
- Bob’s On-Air Mistake [00:01:46] — Bob apologizes profusely for reading a story from Austin, Minnesota instead of Austin, Texas earlier in the show, blaming early morning grogginess and poor show prep.
- Carissa vs. The Trolls [00:06:02] — Carissa discusses her Friday social media meltdown after internet trolls called her ugly, compared her to Willem Dafoe, and made comments about her body, leading to a discussion about online harassment.
- Facebook Suicide Prevention AI [00:10:30] — Bob discusses Facebook’s new artificial intelligence system that identifies users at risk of self-harm based on their posts and friends’ comments.
- Sideshow Podcast Promo [00:18:53] — Bob promotes the live Sideshow podcast at Cap City Comedy Club on April 19th, mentioning they hope to have a special guest who is a personal hero.
- Bob’s Photography Session [00:19:57] — Discussion of Bob hosting Carissa, her sister, Stevie, and the Bearden family at his house for a photography session, with reviews of the experience and photos.
- CES Technology Highlights [00:31:58] — Bob and Matt go through Consumer Electronics Show highlights including self-driving cars, underwater drones, PowerEgg drone, LG wallpaper TV, home beer brewing machine, and various other gadgets.
- Roger Waters Tickets [00:44:26] — Trivia giveaway for Roger Waters tickets at AT&T Center in San Antonio on July 1st, asking for Roger Waters’ first name.
- Johnny Manziel NFL Comeback [00:45:32] — Brief discussion of Johnny Manziel attempting to return to the NFL and whether he has what it takes mentally and physically.
- Canadian Youth Bowling Controversy [00:47:13] — Story about a seven-year-old bowler in Canada disqualified from receiving a gold medal because his black jeans had faded to gray, violating dress code.
- Daniel’s Wardrobe [00:51:56] — The crew teases Daniel about wearing stretch black jeans and his worn-out hoodie with holes in the pockets.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:18:53] — Promotion for live Sideshow podcast at Cap City Comedy Club April 19th
Callers
- Fish (regular) [00:30:53] — Tried to promote disc golf tournament at Moody’s Disc Golf Ranch and get Bob to do photography Bob rejected both the disc golf participation and photography gig, continuing Fish’s decade-long unsuccessful campaign to get the show involved in disc golf
Quotes
I don’t know how I can go on. Not just with the show. I mean as a human being.
Bob Fonseca [00:02:43]
Why spend that much time putting it out that you think somebody is unattractive?
Carissa Jade [00:07:29]
Daniel is an ultimate troll. He got a job on a station that he trolled incessantly as a child.
Matt Bearden [00:08:48]
Every robot does the same thing. It brings drinks on a tray to you and your guests.
Matt Bearden [00:38:41]