Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, March 10, 2017
This Show
- Farts_ The Key To A Happy Relationship
- No More Divorces & The Pre-Sliced Tomato Controversy
- Comedian Raul Sanchez
Part 1: Farts_ The Key To A Happy Relationship
Dale reflects on his 30th anniversary on the show the day before, discussing ongoing workplace frustrations including insurance issues and advertiser demands. The crew debates farting in relationships based on a psychology study, claiming couples who are comfortable farting around each other have longer-lasting relationships. Tension flares when Dale gets annoyed at Carissa for leaving during a segment, leading to conflict with Matt over ‘protecting’ her. The show winds down with Animal Cavalcade videos including a drunk man on a horse and an eagle hunting footage.
Segments
- Show open and 30th anniversary aftermath [00:00:29] — Dale and crew start the day discussing the previous day’s 30th anniversary celebration, with Dale thanking listeners and mentioning people he forgot to acknowledge, particularly Angela Davis.
- Insurance deductible concerns [00:01:41] — Dale and Matt discuss suspicions that their health insurance deductibles doubled without proper notification, sending Dale into a ‘wormhole’ of frustration about the company’s communication.
- Amber alerts and phone notifications [00:04:21] — An Amber alert interrupts the show, leading to discussion about turning off Amber alerts on phones and whether they should be more geographically targeted.
- Advertiser name-spelling controversy [00:07:16] — Dale vents about an ad agency demanding his last name be spelled out in commercials, questioning listeners’ intelligence and the level of respect for the hosts after 30 years.
- South by Southwest exclusion [00:08:58] — Dale discusses not being invited to South by Southwest events this year, including the film awards, expressing frustration that the festival has distanced itself from local Austin media.
- Biggie Smalls news tribute [00:14:19] — The crew watches and reacts to a TV news station working Notorious B.I.G. lyrics into their traffic and weather reports as a tribute.
- Tracy Schultz and Nick Kroll [00:15:45] — Dale mocks show prep contributor Tracy Schultz for posting about being five feet from comedian Nick Kroll at a South by Southwest event, discussing Tracy’s celebrity obsession.
- Biddy calls with congratulations [00:19:51] — Recurring caller Biddy phones in to congratulate Dale on 30 years, despite Dale asking him to keep it short since the anniversary was yesterday.
- Farting in relationships study [00:23:41] — Dale introduces a psychology study claiming couples who fart in front of each other have longer-lasting relationships. The crew debates comfort levels with farting around partners.
- Animal Cavalcade conflict [00:29:56] — Tension erupts when Carissa starts to leave during Animal Cavalcade to load commercial spots. Matt tries to defend her, which escalates into an argument about protecting staff versus doing the show.
- Animal Cavalcade videos [00:33:50] — The crew watches videos including a drunk man being taken home by his horse, a dog obsessed with a specific stuffed lamb toy, eagle hunting footage with GoPro, and a cockatoo that barks like a dog.
Recurring Bits
- Animal Cavalcade [00:29:56] — Segment became center of workplace tension when Carissa tried to leave to load spots; eventually aired with videos of drunk man on horse, eagle hunting, dog with toy, and barking bird
Callers
- Biddy (regular) [00:19:51] — Called to congratulate Dale on 30 years, despite it being the day after the anniversary Dale thanked him but reminded him to keep it short and that the celebration was yesterday. Biddy is identified as ‘the bisexual trucker’ recurring caller.
Quotes
Don’t send me down a wormhole off the air when you come in
Dale Dudley [00:01:56]
You’re not going to have local media talking about how great it is anymore
Dale Dudley [00:12:20]
Send your spouse off with something positive in the morning
Dale Dudley [00:23:56]
Farting is as natural as laughing, crying, or eating
Dale Dudley [00:27:03]
My mom used to hold me down and fart on my head to get to play Nintendo
Carissa Jade [00:29:05]
Part 2: No More Divorces & The Pre-Sliced Tomato Controversy
Part 2 continues with the hosts reacting to a Texas legislative bill making divorce more difficult. Dale and the hosts debate the true motives behind the bill, with Dale arguing it’s a money grab for lawyers, not about protecting families. A divorce lawyer calls in supporting their position. The show then veers into discussion of Facebook’s role in divorce and high school reunion affairs. The segment ends with ‘tomato-gate’: controversy over Daniel’s claim about a grocery store using pre-sliced tomatoes, which dominates the remainder of the part alongside tangential discussions about Carissa’s medical oddity and MSG in food.
Segments
- Podcast and Sideshow promo [00:00:06] — Dale promotes the show’s podcast and mentions the Sideshow podcast going free soon. He reflects on starting the first hour positively.
- South by Southwest emails and spam [00:01:01] — Brief discussion of South by Southwest spam and the hosts’ persona non grata status with the festival.
- I Love You So Much wall repainted [00:01:37] — Dale mocks KXAN for leading with news that the iconic Joe’s Coffee ‘I Love You So Much’ wall has been painted over again for protective coating.
- Road rage BB gun shooting follow-up [00:05:03] — Follow-up on a previous story: man who shot driver with BB gun (not airsoft) turned himself in. Dale reflects on how dangerous carrying a BB gun can be.
- Houston toll road horror story [00:06:42] — Bob shares that Houston toll roads charge $5 per toll booth as a mail-by fee, costing him $90 for one trip. Leads to rant about Texas toll roads.
- Texas divorce bill introduced [00:08:23] — Dale introduces a bill making its way through the Texas legislature that would make divorce much more difficult, requiring fault-based grounds.
- Analyzing the divorce bill motivations [00:10:40] — Dale plays KXAN coverage of the bill and argues Representative Matt Krauss (an attorney) is pushing it to enrich lawyers, not protect families. He emphasizes ‘follow the money.’
- Michael the divorce lawyer calls in [00:16:47] — Divorce attorney Michael calls to confirm Dale’s analysis is correct – the bill would be unworkable and enrich lawyers while harming families.
- Facebook and divorce discussion [00:20:31] — Matt asks Michael about Facebook’s role in divorce. Michael confirms many divorces involve people reconnecting with high school sweethearts on Facebook. The hosts discuss why this happens.
- Marica calls about the divorce bill [00:26:08] — Caller Marica (repeatedly misnamed by the hosts) calls to point out the bill would trap domestic violence victims. She also suggests making marriage harder instead of divorce.
- Carissa’s wardrobe malfunction photo [00:28:32] — Discussion of a photo Matt took of Carissa with visible crack showing through her pants. She’s upset about potential social media posting.
- Discovery of Carissa’s medical oddity [00:32:47] — The hosts discover Carissa has a pilonidal sinus (a hole at the top of her tailbone that gets infected), not just a second crack like Dale. Extended discussion of this medical oddity.
- Pre-sliced tomato controversy begins [00:37:11] — Dale brings up that yesterday Daniel claimed a local grocery store uses pre-sliced tomatoes. Daniel becomes defensive about revealing his source or how the conversation started.
- Tomato-gate escalates [00:40:08] — Daniel refuses to reveal where he heard the pre-sliced tomato claim, eventually suggesting he made it up for show content. Dale presses for the real source. The hosts discuss slander and whether Daniel is protecting someone.
- Tomato preservation techniques [00:47:29] — Discussion veers into how tomatoes and lettuce are preserved in sandwich shops, including use of ‘potato white’ (likely ascorbic acid) and MSG.
- Nest camera awards videos [00:55:55] — Dale shows compilation videos from Nest security cameras including spectacular falls, a runaway mail truck, and pets doing unusual things.
Callers
- Michael (Austin) [00:16:47] — Divorce lawyer calling to confirm Dale’s analysis of the divorce bill – says it would be unworkable and most divorce lawyers prefer no-fault divorce Strong support for Dale’s position that the bill is a money grab. Discusses Facebook’s role in divorce and high school reunion affairs becoming a recurring topic
- Marica (repeatedly called Monica, Matilda, Margarita, etc.) [00:26:08] — Called about the divorce bill to point out it would trap domestic violence victims and suggested making marriage harder instead of divorce easier Good point acknowledged by hosts, then they couldn’t stop mispronouncing her name, becoming a running joke
Text Line
- [00:39:21] Someone texted ‘Damn, dude. I can’t believe you’re dogging Wheatsville’ — read by Dale Dudley Added fuel to the tomato-gate controversy, with Dale pressing Daniel harder for his source
- [00:39:27] Text: ‘I’m with that guy 100%’ (defending Wheatsville) — read by Dale Dudley Further escalated the controversy
Quotes
You want to fight somebody in court to try to keep them with you?
Dale Dudley [00:12:34]
It just becomes hell on earth when you force families to stay together.
Michael (caller) [00:18:28]
I live with two people who hated each other’s guts and became alcoholics.
Dale Dudley [00:19:16]
Follow the money and ask, why are they really doing this?
Dale Dudley [00:33:43]
Daniel a hostile witness – what kind of conversations is he having?
Dale Dudley [00:38:42]
Part 3: Comedian Raul Sanchez
Comedian Raul Sanchez visits the studio to promote his Cap City Comedy Club shows this weekend. The hosts discuss his military service, PTSD, drinking habits, and immigration story. The conversation covers his comedy career, his quiet stage presence that surprises audiences, and a charity tie-in for the shows benefiting an immigrant legal resource center. Discussion also includes remotes, Netflix’s Madeleine Murray O’Hair biopic, and Dale’s Porsche encounters.
Segments
- Spring Break and 25th Anniversary [00:00:02] — Dale opens discussing upcoming spring break week and a mysterious D&B 25th Anniversary event scheduled for March 24th that will have announcements all week.
- Ron Bennington Podcast Nearly Sold Out [00:00:42] — Dale announces the live podcast with Ron Bennington at Cap City has only 10 pairs of tickets left, describes Ron’s legendary status in comedy.
- Introducing Raul Sanchez [00:02:27] — The hosts introduce comedian Raul Sanchez with the ‘Hispanic man in the hallway’ drop, discuss his background as war veteran with PTSD who abuses alcohol.
- Depression and Drinking [00:10:43] — Raul discusses combating depression with running during the day and boozing at night. Dale relates to needing to escape being himself, especially with show business attention.
- Military Service Discussion [00:13:32] — The hosts ask about Raul’s PTSD from infantry service, his use of a grenade launcher (M4 with grenade launcher), and the confusion of combat.
- Viagra Tangent [00:18:00] — Dale goes on a tangent about Viagra, expensive prescriptions, and pharmaceutical costs after audience member Jennifer is acknowledged.
- Company Email Drama [00:20:40] — Dale discovers CJ forwarded his 30th anniversary Facebook post company-wide and only two people replied, making him feel unappreciated by station staff.
- Remote Horror Stories [00:23:00] — The hosts and CJ share terrible remote broadcast stories, including prize whores, low attendance, closed businesses, and someone swinging at CJ.
- Comedy Career and Stage Presence [00:32:00] — Matt compliments Raul’s writing and quiet stage presence that makes audiences nervous at first, comparing him to Martha Kelly in how he surprises crowds.
- Immigration Story [00:33:40] — Raul discusses coming to the US undocumented at age seven, his dreamer status, and gaining citizenship through military service by ‘killing people on the other side of the world.’
- Fake Ryan Gosling in Germany [00:41:00] — The hosts attempt to watch a video of a fake Ryan Gosling accepting an award in Germany, but internet issues prevent full playback.
- Dave Chappelle City Council [00:44:01] — Dale shows video of Dave Chappelle speaking seriously at his hometown city council about police issues, fixates on an old man in the audience who looks skeletal.
- Madeleine Murray O’Hair Netflix Movie [00:46:00] — Dale discusses the upcoming Netflix biopic about atheist activist Madeleine Murray O’Hair, who lived in Austin and was brutally murdered with her children. He laments that Austin doesn’t acknowledge her historical significance.
- Financial Advice and the Porsche [00:53:00] — Discussion of Dale’s financial advisor missing opportunities on Netflix, Tesla, and Costco stock. Story about a guy at a convenience store asking Dale what he paid for his Porsche.
Guests
- Raul Sanchez (comedian) [00:02:27] — Headlining Cap City Comedy Club, discussing military service, PTSD, comedy career, and immigration story
Text Line
- [00:04:42] Listener transcribed yesterday’s show to prove Daniel said he brought up tomatoes during Fast Food Fanatic when Dale asked why Daniel doesn’t react anymore — read by Matt Bearden Continued TomatoGate debate about whether Daniel made up the sliced tomatoes story
Music
- Bruce Cockburn — Dale plays ‘If I Had a Rocket Launcher’ relating to Raul’s grenade launcher discussion
- Depeche Mode — Discussion of their music and upcoming September 20th show at Austin 360 Amphitheater
Quotes
I’m just boozing it up.
Raul Sanchez [00:03:04]
It’s booze at night, cardio during the day. Perfect combination.
Raul Sanchez [00:11:01]
I went in, killed people on the other side of the world.
Raul Sanchez [00:34:54]
Don’t you know who I am?
Dale Dudley [00:43:11]
Whoever Dale Dudley is, I don’t want to be that guy in my downtime.
Dale Dudley [00:12:32]