Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Friday, August 11, 2017
Part 1: The last Show
The show opens with Dale and the cast feeling nostalgic on what they jokingly refer to as their ‘final show’ before their 25th anniversary gala event the next night. Dale’s nephews arrive to sit in as ‘audience of one,’ creating family tension and banter. Much discussion centers on logistics for the next night’s event at Paramount Theatre, including VIP tickets, the after-party at a speakeasy, and Dale’s family dinner plans. The crew also discusses Jeffrey Lord’s firing from CNN, plays a geography game with Carissa involving North Korea, and deals with callers who can’t remember the show’s name correctly.
Segments
- Opening and gala anticipation [00:00:00] — The show opens with an elaborate intro by Matt. Dale talks about feeling nostalgic, treating this like the ‘last time,’ and listening to Tom Petty on his way in.
- Meeting Carissa’s boyfriend [00:03:38] — Discussion about Carissa finally bringing her boyfriend to the gala after over a year of dating. Dale and Bob joke about not knowing his name.
- Dale’s nephews and family drama [00:05:34] — Dale talks about his nephews coming to town, family dinner plans, and predictions that they will cause fights. Discussion of Carissa identifying which nephew hates her.
- Gala event logistics explained [00:10:55] — Dale explains VIP wristbands, drink tickets for five-one-two tequila, the speakeasy after-party, and $10 cover for non-VIP attendees.
- Thanking promotions staff [00:17:40] — Dale thanks Ian, Lee, Nathan, Haley, Chelsea, and Anfernee for their long work day at the event (3pm to 11pm).
- Jeffrey Lord fired from CNN [00:24:00] — Discussion of CNN firing Jeffrey Lord for tweeting ‘Sieg Heil’ at a Media Matters activist. Dale defends his First Amendment rights while acknowledging CNN was looking for an excuse to fire him.
- North Korea geography quiz [00:28:26] — Dale reads a study showing people who can find North Korea on a map favor diplomacy over bombing. Carissa is challenged to find it on the map and lands on South Korea.
- Bathroom habits and toilet paper [00:36:00] — Discussion of a burglar caught by DNA left in a toilet, leading to talk about flushing habits, Dale’s family not flushing, and Bob’s family using enormous amounts of toilet paper.
- Blind caller requests tickets [00:42:34] — A caller claims to be legally blind and requests tickets, eventually admitting he went to ‘Chris Cole’s School for the Blind’ and repeatedly curses on air. Doesn’t know the show’s name.
Recurring Bits
- Audience of One [00:05:34] — Dale’s nephews arrive as audience members in studio, with repeated references to audience of one rules throughout the show
Callers
- unnamed [00:41:52] — Claims to be legally blind and wants tickets via ‘bird chicken’ request Repeatedly curses on air, doesn’t know the show’s name correctly (calls it ‘Bob and Dudley Show’), identifies cast as ‘that effing broad’ Christy and comedian ‘Mark.’ Eventually hung up on.
- unnamed [00:44:58] — Waits to get on air then says ‘shut up, y’all suck’ Hung up on immediately
Text Line
- [00:13:00] Dale’s nephews are texting him during the show about the meal and expectations — read by Dale Dudley Dale explains audience of one rules apply – they shouldn’t be texting during the show
- [00:14:00] Dale’s wife texts asking why he thinks the nephews want to hang out with their kids when the nephews didn’t bring their own — read by Dale Dudley Reveals family tension about the evening plans
Quotes
You should do it every time because you don’t know if it’s the last time
Dale Dudley [00:02:04]
There’s a benefit to being married to someone completely disinterested in your life
Bob Fonseca [00:20:50]
Hail victory was used by Hitler. You can’t change the words
Dale Dudley [00:24:40]
If you’re on a ketogenic diet, there really is no need for toilet paper
Dale Dudley [00:39:00]