Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, July 21, 2017
This Show
Part 1: Events, Current and Past
Bob Fonseca hosts in Dale Dudley’s absence as technical issues prevent Dale from connecting via Comrex from home. The show discusses OJ Simpson’s parole hearing (which was televised live), the death of Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington and debate over proper terminology around suicide, memories of 1970s schools, orthodontic mishaps, and a USA Today review of Dunkirk that mentioned lack of diversity in a World War II period film. Matt Bearden shares personal history about his struggles with suicidal ideation in 2002-2003.
Segments
- Show open and technical setup [00:00:03] — Bob opens the show explaining Dale is attempting to connect from home via Comrex. Multiple technical issues arise with the Comrex system initially only providing phone connection.
- Bob’s elaborate tech setup [00:03:05] — Bob describes his multi-device workstation including 17-inch ASUS laptop, iPad, phone, and Apple Watch charging at his feet. Matt jokes about it being like a plane cockpit.
- OJ Simpson parole hearing discussion begins [00:08:48] — Bob reveals he watched the entire OJ Simpson parole hearing live on CNN and other networks. Matt was unaware it was even happening or being televised.
- OJ parole hearing details [00:11:00] — Bob discusses OJ’s lengthy testimony re-litigating the robbery case, the 4-0 parole board vote in his favor, and oddities like one board member wearing a Kansas City Chiefs tie.
- Chester Bennington death [00:18:02] — Discussion turns to Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington’s apparent suicide. Carissa corrects Bob on terminology, saying ‘committed suicide’ is now considered problematic language.
- Age realization and rock star life [00:21:00] — Matt and Carissa discuss how people realize in their 30s that rock stars were often only in their early 20s. Conversation about Chester’s troubled childhood and connection to Chris Cornell.
- Matt’s suicide ideation history [00:25:36] — Matt shares he experienced suicidal ideation and attempts in 2002-2003, kept completely private. He describes a moment of clarity and getting help from the right person at the right time.
- Coffee recall story [00:27:56] — Bob reports on a Texas coffee company recalling product that contained Viagra-like substance. Group jokes this would be the best advertising ever.
- 1970s school memories [00:32:56] — Conversation about teachers smoking in lounges, teacher breath, mimeograph smell, sawdust for vomit cleanup, and other nostalgic school memories.
- Braces and orthodontic mishaps [00:35:00] — Bob reveals childhood nickname ‘Bugs Bobby’ for overbite. Matt shares story of losing his orthodontist in his parents’ divorce and wearing braces for three years without adjustments.
- Airco sponsor read [00:39:32] — Matt delivers sponsor message for Airco air conditioning service, maintenance packages, and financing options.
- Dunkirk movie controversy [00:39:53] — Bob brings up USA Today review complaining about lack of women and actors of color in Dunkirk. Carissa doesn’t know what Dunkirk is about, guesses Vietnam. Matt and Bob debate whether the criticism was legitimate or media spin.
Recurring Bits
- Friday Morning House Party [00:06:39] — Matt references it’s a Friday Morning House Party when switching topics away from serious suicide discussion
Quotes
I was yelling at my TV like it was the Super Bowl
Bob Fonseca [00:11:23]
I don’t think you’re supposed to say committed suicide anymore
Carissa Jade [00:18:59]
I woke up not expecting to wake up
Matt Bearden [00:27:09]
I didn’t think Straight Outta Compton had enough white guys in it
Bob Fonseca [00:45:05]
Part 3: How High or Low Can You Go
Bob hosts the show with Matt and Daniel, playing a high-low game where callers guess the exact amount of Bob’s Screen Actors Guild residual check ($22.11) from Spy Kids 3D to win ACL passes. The conversation meanders through politics, Trump’s behavior, Bob’s residual checks from acting work, and various viral videos including a floating bird, drive-by dunking, and a man shooting out AT&T truck tires in Miami.
Segments
- Roll the Gold tease [00:00:07] — Bob previews his upcoming ‘Bob’s Dough Problem’ story about trying to get raw pizza dough for his kid’s project.
- High-Low game setup [00:00:42] — Bob explains they’ll play high-low to guess his Screen Actors Guild residual check amount, winner gets three-day ACL passes.
- Bob’s acting career discussion [00:02:00] — Bob discusses working on Spy Kids 3D, making $1,700 for two days while Dale made $100,000 on Spy Kids 2. Bob explains residual checks.
- High-Low game begins [00:05:45] — Callers start guessing the amount of Bob’s residual check, narrowing down from $1.13 to eventually $22.11.
- Michael wins ACL tickets [00:14:18] — Caller Michael from Bee Cave correctly guesses $22.11 and wins three-day ACL passes.
- Residual check logistics [00:16:08] — Discussion of how residual checks work, Screen Actors Guild tracking, and the bar ‘Residuals’ in LA that trades sub-dollar checks for beer.
- Trump and politics discussion [00:22:01] — Bob and Dale discuss Trump’s relationship with Russia, the Nevada senator lunch incident, and concerns about firing special prosecutor Mueller.
- Floating bird video [00:36:59] — Bob shows Nest camera footage of a bird appearing to float due to camera frame rate syncing with wing flapping.
- Despacito streaming record [00:40:01] — Discussion of Luis Fonsi’s ‘Despacito’ becoming the most-streamed song of all time, with Chuy providing details.
- Drive-by dunking trend [00:41:32] — Bob shows viral videos of people jumping out of cars to dunk basketballs in driveways.
- Chipotle rodent video [00:47:00] — Discussion of video showing mice falling from ceiling at Dallas Chipotle location.
- Airplane freakout video [00:49:00] — Video of first-class passenger having meltdown on plane, wanting to ‘get out of here.’
- Miami AT&T truck shooter [00:53:49] — Discussion of 79-year-old man shooting out tires of AT&T truck in Miami; video won’t play properly.
Callers
- Josh (Bee Cave) (regular) [00:06:00] — First guess at Bob’s residual check amount Guessed way too low at $1.13, was insulted by Bob for the low amount. Mentioned he was a medical provider in Bee Cave and got to be ‘audience of one.’
- unnamed [00:06:57] — High-low guess Guessed $45, was too high
- unnamed [00:07:09] — High-low guess Guessed $27.36, was too high
- unnamed [00:07:19] — High-low guess Guessed $4.72, was too low and Bob was insulted again
- unnamed [00:08:16] — High-low guess Guessed $22.37, was too high but narrowed the range significantly
- unnamed [00:08:42] — High-low guess Guessed $19.37, was too low
- unnamed [00:09:03] — High-low guess Guessed $16.26, which was outside the established range – immediately rejected
- unnamed [00:09:19] — High-low guess Guessed $20, was too low
- unnamed [00:09:30] — High-low guess Guessed $21.21, was too low
- unnamed [00:09:52] — High-low guess Guessed $21.89, was too low but moved the needle closer
- unnamed [00:10:21] — High-low guess Guessed $21.06, which was outside the established range
- unnamed [00:10:39] — High-low guess Guessed $21.75, which was outside the range. Dale questioned their math skills.
- unnamed [00:11:07] — High-low guess Guessed $22.03, was too low but significantly narrowed the range
- unnamed [00:11:45] — High-low guess Guessed $22.19, was too high. Bob praised them for ‘jumping on a grenade’ to help other callers.
- unnamed [00:12:18] — High-low guess Guessed $22.15, was too high, narrowed it to between $22.03 and $22.15. Show then took a commercial break.
- Michael (Bee Cave) [00:14:18] — Winning guess in high-low game Correctly guessed $22.11 and won three-day ACL passes. Said he just picked a number that ‘had a good ring to it.’ Mentioned he lives in Bee Cave and goes to Planet K there daily.
Music
- Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber — Discussed as the most-streamed song of all time – ‘Despacito’
Quotes
We call it mailbox money in the industry, and by the industry, of course, I mean the business.
Bob Fonseca [00:02:44]
Just a reminder to you that you were losers today.
Dale Dudley [00:15:59]
I’ve been to multiple Latin coastlines and that girl’s never there. Latin coastlines have Abuelos, that’s it.
Dale Dudley [00:43:07]