Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, March 29, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Hard to Watch
Dale opens the show discussing Carissa’s mysterious allergic reactions and doctor visit, then questions Daniel about his unsettling habit of bringing up mass murder stories on air. The conversation spirals through topics including birds in Texas (sparked by Daniel’s story of seeing a one-eyed bird), Dale’s son attending survival camp with a serious knife, and Dale showing disturbing videos of people doing dangerous stunts on high-rise buildings. The segment ends with discussion of Trump refusing to throw the first pitch at a baseball game and Matt’s fear of doing the same.
Segments
- Show Open and Carissa’s Medical Drama [00:00:03] — Dale discusses Carissa arriving late after a Benadryl-induced oversleep. She reveals she may be allergic to ‘guy parts’ and is seeing an allergist Friday.
- Daniel’s Mass Murder Obsession [00:07:05] — Dale questions Daniel about why he randomly brought up a horrific mass murder story during yesterday’s show, exploring what drives his dark fascinations.
- Bird Watching and Death [00:10:02] — Daniel tries to connect his mass murder interest to seeing a one-eyed bird, leading to an extensive debate about whether blue jays exist in Texas.
- Survival Camp Knife [00:17:52] — Dale discusses signing his son up for survival camp and the serious six-inch serrated knife required for the week-long program.
- High-Rise Workout Videos [00:23:00] — Dale shows videos of people doing dangerous stunts on building ledges, including handstands on scaffolding and hoverboarding on rooftops. The crew reacts with physical discomfort.
- Self-Injury Man [00:27:00] — The show watches disturbing videos of an obese man shooting himself in the face with a paintball gun (losing a tooth) and in the crotch with a flare gun (causing severe burns).
- Trump Skips First Pitch [00:36:06] — Discussion of President Trump refusing to throw the ceremonial first pitch, breaking tradition dating back to 1910. Dale does a satirical Obama-birther character.
- Matt’s First Pitch Fear [00:38:32] — Matt reveals his fear of throwing out a first pitch. Bob’s friend Nicky Savs offers to train him, as it’s Nicky’s dream to throw a first pitch.
Quotes
Hey, I wouldn’t mind having a dinosaur brain.
Daniel Gallo [00:13:19]
Sooner or later you’re going to hear about the eyeless bird.
Daniel Gallo [00:14:00]
That’s the fastest that guy has moved in years.
Matt Bearden [00:34:59]
Part 2: Allergies and Human Cruelity
The hosts discuss prescription insurance frustrations, with Dale sharing he can’t afford Viagra under the new plan. Carissa reveals she might be allergic to her boyfriend after a doctor’s visit. The show covers a disturbing nursing home abuse story from Austin where a CNA posted photos of an elderly woman covered in feces on social media. Political discussion includes Jared Kushner’s meetings with Russian bankers, Pat Robertson’s failed health care prediction, and Sean Spicer’s press briefings. The segment ends with Animal Cavalcade featuring wildlife videos.
Segments
- Anniversary Plans and Journalistic Integrity Bracket [00:00:03] — Dale discusses upcoming anniversary events and announces the return of the April Madness journalistic integrity contest, including both female and male journalist brackets.
- Pop Cop Segment [00:01:27] — Matt Bearden delivers celebrity news as Pop Cop, covering Mariah Carey’s birthday, John Mayer wanting a baby, a stolen coin worth $4.5 million, and other pop culture items with his characteristic delivery style.
- Insurance and Prescription Drug Frustration [00:07:47] — Dale shares his email to HR about new CVS Caremark prescription plan denying coverage for medications, including Viagra, requiring medical necessity letters and costing hundreds of dollars.
- Psychologist Discussion [00:13:37] — Dale discusses concerns about seeing a psychologist who is a show listener, worrying about confidentiality. Bob mentions his own therapist, and they debate the appropriateness of seeing fans professionally.
- Carissa’s Allergic Reaction Mystery [00:19:40] — Carissa discusses her recurring rash and doctor’s suggestion she might be allergic to her boyfriend’s semen. The hosts debate various causes including guitar lacquers, soap, and outdoor allergens.
- Austin Nursing Home Abuse Story [00:29:24] — Dale presents a disturbing KXAN report about a CNA at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center who posted photos on social media of an elderly woman with feces on her face. Dale expresses outrage and calls for stronger punishment.
- Political Discussion – Trump-Russia Connections [00:38:14] — Dale covers stories about Jared Kushner’s meetings with Russian bankers, Pat Robertson’s failed health care prediction, and Trump’s business dealings with Russian oligarchs allegedly connected to organized crime.
- Sean Spicer and Bill O’Reilly Clips [00:45:01] — The hosts play clips of Sean Spicer’s Russian salad dressing joke and Bill O’Reilly’s comment about Maxine Waters’ hair, discussing O’Reilly’s subsequent apology.
- Animal Cavalcade [00:53:25] — The hosts watch and comment on various animal videos including a leopard versus python fight, a man taking selfies with a chained tiger, a masturbating monkey, a giant alligator on a golf course, and a story about an Indonesian man found inside a 23-foot python.
Recurring Bits
- Pop Cop [00:01:27] — Matt Bearden delivers celebrity news in character, though he expresses frustration about being asked to do the bit
- Journalistic Integrity Bracket [00:00:52] — Dale announces they will do the April Madness journalistic integrity contest again this year, including both female and male brackets
- Animal Cavalcade [00:53:25] — Extended segment featuring wildlife videos including leopard vs python, chained tiger, masturbating monkey, golf course alligator, and python that swallowed a man
Callers
- unnamed (Austin (originally from Chicago)) [00:19:48] — Prescription drugs – suggested ordering from Canada for cheaper prices Dale thanks her for the tip about getting medications from Canada
- unnamed [00:28:46] — Called about semen allergies being real Provided information that it’s ‘probably definitely’ a semen allergy based on symptoms, though Matt questions her medical qualifications
Quotes
Medically, I need to be 14 years old again
Dale Dudley [00:12:28]
This is one of the worst things that’s ever happened in our city
Dale Dudley [00:30:43]
That should be a felony. That guy should go to jail for at least a year
Dale Dudley [00:35:02]
If you hadn’t done anything wrong, wouldn’t you be rushing to prove your innocence?
Dale Dudley [00:43:56]
Part 3: Jaston Williams
Jaston Williams, co-creator of ‘Greater Tuna’, visits to promote the play’s return to Austin with a new cast. The conversation spans from small-town Texas culture and his life in Lockhart to his adopted son. The show then veers into extended reminiscing about past strip club promotional tours, the ‘G-string Fling,’ and Chuy admitting he spent $200 in a champagne room expecting something that didn’t happen.
Segments
- Animal Cavalcade Follow-up [00:00:00] — Dale discusses the Indonesian man eaten by a python story from earlier, noting footage of the body being cut out of the snake.
- Introducing Jaston Williams [00:01:25] — The show introduces Jaston Williams, who drove from Lockhart to discuss the Greater Tuna revival at the Long Center.
- Greater Tuna Update and Trump Material [00:03:00] — Jaston explains how they’ve updated the 32-year-old play, thanking Trump for making it relevant again. He discusses new actors and confirms men still play the women.
- Small-Town Texas Racism and Culture [00:06:07] — Dale and Jaston discuss casual, unintentional racism in small-town Texas upbringing, sharing stories from their families and how Greater Tuna captures these contradictions.
- Lockhart Life and Adoption [00:11:00] — Jaston talks about living in Lockhart with his husband and adopted son with developmental disabilities, how the community has been accepting, and the ‘Hitler Youth Club’ breakfast group that fears them.
- Play Details and Theater Nostalgia [00:14:00] — Discussion of Greater Tuna’s run at the Long Center, ticket prices, Dale’s nostalgia for theater, and the growth of community theater across Texas.
- Jaston Exits [00:21:30] — Jaston wraps up the interview, Dale gives him some old Austin Monthly articles to read, and they say goodbye.
- Nancy Cartwright Video [00:22:30] — The show plays a video of Nancy Cartwright (voice of Bart Simpson) meeting a kid selling candy, doing the voice, and buying candy from him. Dale notes she’s a major Scientologist.
- Language and Definitions [00:27:00] — Dale asks about the pronunciation of ‘massacre’ vs. its spelling, leading to a discussion about the word ‘literally’ and its evolving meanings.
- Jeopardy Threesome Answer [00:28:00] — They play a Jeopardy clip where a contestant answers ‘threesome’ instead of ‘love triangle.’
- UT Campus Flasher Arrest [00:34:00] — Story about a 43-year-old man arrested for exposing himself to a student on UT campus.
- Strip Club Reminiscence Begins [00:38:00] — The hosts begin extended discussion of past promotional strip club tours, including the ‘G-string Fling’ and various Austin clubs.
- Dale’s Awkward Champagne Room Story [00:41:00] — Dale shares story about being taken to a back room at a strip club and feeling uncomfortable, unable to ‘get there’ in that public setting.
- More Strip Club War Stories [00:45:00] — Stories pile up: Bob and Charlie wrestling on I-35, Dale running away to get cocaine, various club locations, Matt’s story about performing standup at Crazy Lady.
- Caller Remembers the G-string Fling [00:53:00] — A caller phones in to say the G-string Fling was one of his all-time highlights, recalls multiple limos and the club route.
- Chuy Gets Outed [00:56:00] — Daniel reveals Chuy recently went to a champagne room expecting something to happen and wasted $200. The hosts mock him relentlessly.
Recurring Bits
- Animal Cavalcade [00:00:00] — Follow-up discussion of the python story from earlier in the show
- People of the Neighborhood [00:01:25] — Dale mentions playing the segment intro for Jaston Williams interview
- The Sideshow [00:58:56] — Dale mentions the sideshow podcast will be free in July
Guests
- Jaston Williams (other) [00:01:25] — Co-creator and director of Greater Tuna, promoting the play’s revival at the Long Center April 14-15 with a new cast
Callers
- unnamed [00:53:00] — Remembering the G-string Fling strip club tour Confirms the tour happened and recalls the route, triggering more strip club stories
Quotes
First person Mel Brooks thanked was Hitler. I want to thank Trump for making a 32 year old play totally applicable.
Jaston Williams [00:03:57]
If you’re a satirist and you’re not hacking somebody off, you’re not doing your job.
Jaston Williams [00:04:14]
People can listen to propaganda or believe their own lying eyes.
Jaston Williams [00:12:38]
I wanted a woman to touch me really bad.
Chuy [00:56:36]