Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Wednesday, August 16, 2017
This Show
Part 1: GIANT TRUMP DUMP
Dale delivers an emotional, angry opening about Trump’s Charlottesville press conference defending white nationalists, comparing the moment to Joseph Welch’s ‘have you no decency’ confrontation with McCarthy. The hosts grapple with whether they can still do comedy about Trump, discuss hate mail they’re receiving, and take calls from listeners. Dale reveals he called the White House switchboard repeatedly to scream ‘racist.’ The show is deeply affected by the previous day’s events.
Segments
- Dale’s rough morning [00:01:38] — Dale describes having a hangover from tequila and Oreos after breaking his diet with birthday cake, feeling unable to breathe and generally unwell.
- Joseph Welch reference [00:04:46] — Dale explains he wrote a note before Trump’s press conference referencing Joseph Welch’s 1954 ‘have you no decency’ moment with McCarthy, wondering when someone will stand up to Trump similarly.
- Trump’s Charlottesville defense [00:06:35] — The hosts discuss Trump’s press conference defending the ‘very fine people’ at the white nationalist rally, with Dale expressing disbelief and Bob saying he feels the need to do something for the first time.
- Trump Dump dilemma [00:08:21] — Dale questions whether they can continue making comedy out of Trump, saying the Trump Dump bit started as fun but has become unfunny and maybe complicit.
- Confederate traitors argument [00:11:48] — Dale makes the distinction that Confederate leaders were seditious traitors who attacked the United States, unlike the Founders, refuting Trump’s Washington/Jefferson comparison.
- Who gets purged in white nation [00:14:06] — The hosts joke darkly about who would survive if the white nationalists got their way – Bob and Carissa would be out as ‘havesies’ (half Mexican), Dale notes even he has Middle Eastern DNA.
- Stanford Prison Experiment [00:17:50] — Matt recommends the movie ‘Experimenter’ and discusses how good people can do horrible things under authority, comparing it to people standing by Trump and the Stanford Prison Experiment.
- Dale called White House repeatedly [00:21:08] — Dale admits he found the White House switchboard number and called ten times screaming ‘racist’ into the phone, acknowledging he’s now on a list.
- Timeline of Trump’s response [00:25:02] — Matt breaks down how Trump had no statement about Friday night’s torch march, and his claim about waiting for facts doesn’t hold up because that young woman hadn’t been killed when the march happened.
- Hate mail to corporate [00:30:00] — Matt and Daniel discuss the increasing volume of angry emails and messages going to corporate, with people claiming it has nothing to do with politics while their social media is full of anti-liberal memes.
- KKK rally mooning [00:34:02] — A caller corrects Dale about a 1993 KKK rally in Austin where a large crowd showed up and mooned the Klan, which Dale had misremembered as nobody showing up.
Recurring Bits
- Trump Dump [00:08:21] — Dale questions whether they should continue the bit, saying it started as fun but is no longer funny and they may be complicit by making comedy of Trump
Callers
- unnamed [00:31:13] — Mentioned James Woods tweeting about Iwo Jima statue Brief call, Dale dismisses the false equivalence
- unnamed [00:34:02] — Correcting Dale about 1993 KKK rally in Austin where large crowd mooned them Dale accepts the correction, recalls interviewing the KKK Grand Dragon early in their career
Quotes
When will we have a Joseph Welch step up and say, at long last, do you have no decency?
Dale Dudley [00:11:00]
I’m thinking about joining antifa except I’m too old and can’t get my breath
Dale Dudley [00:12:42]
I called the White House ten times last night and just screamed racist into the phone
Dale Dudley [00:21:08]
They were seditious traitors who turned their back on the United States and attacked us
Dale Dudley [00:22:05]
Part 2: CONTROVERSY
This segment is dominated by an awkward on-air investigation into a supposed ‘controversy’ from the anniversary gala involving Carissa. Dale receives intel that Carissa overheard something that upset her, and he spends most of the show trying to get her to reveal what happened. Eventually it emerges that CJ sent Carissa a screenshot meant as a compliment, but it also showed surrounding texts from CJ and Amanda discussing their surprise at Carissa’s boyfriend’s appearance. Carissa felt hurt by the ‘talking behind her back.’ The show also touches on Trump’s Charlottesville press conference, statues, racism, and Daniel refusing (again) to throw the first pitch at a Round Rock Express game.
Segments
- Opening – Mike the rideshare guy brings water [00:00:02] — Dale thanks Mike the rideshare guy for bringing water, who does both RideAustin and Fasten. Dale announces there’s more controversy from the anniversary gala to discuss.
- Judge Judy Louisiana deer clip [00:01:56] — Dale plays a Judge Judy clip where two Louisiana women are in court over a car accident involving a deer. The defendant hit a deer, covered it with pine straw, took the antler, came back later, and ate it. Matt tries to guess their location.
- Intern recruitment [00:05:14] — Dale reads the fall internship pitch, noting interns will take calls from angry people, showcase talents, create bits, and meet celebrities. Email Daniel at klbjfm.com or call 512-908-4956.
- Daniel refuses first pitch (again) [00:07:04] — Matt offers Daniel a spot to throw out the first pitch at Round Rock Express on Monday. Daniel reluctantly agrees after previously refusing twice, even when they offered to raise money for Dell Children’s Hospital.
- Dale’s birthday weekend recap [00:09:06] — Dale describes his birthday weekend – nice breakfast at Snooze, cruising North Lamar in the roller skate, then Amanda had a hair crisis that caused stress before the gala.
- Chad overhears Dale complaining [00:11:01] — Dale tells a story about his nephew Chad overhearing Dale complain that Chad was bugging Amanda about her hair, leading to awkwardness. This leads into Dale revealing Carissa overheard something at the event.
- The Carissa controversy investigation begins [00:12:53] — Dale tries to get Carissa to admit she overheard CJ Morgan having a conversation that upset her. Carissa repeatedly denies knowing what Dale is talking about, but her body language suggests otherwise.
- Dale writes a note [00:16:28] — Dale writes down what he thinks Carissa overheard and passes the note to her. She can’t read his handwriting clearly. The tension builds as she admits she’s upset with CJ but won’t say why.
- Carissa reveals she saw something [00:18:02] — Carissa finally admits she saw something (not heard) that upset her – something involving both CJ and ‘other people’ that felt superficial and mean, though probably not intended that way.
- Chuy knows what happened [00:22:05] — It’s revealed that Chuy knows what upset Carissa. He offers to show the text but his phone is elsewhere. Carissa becomes emotional discussing people talking about her behind her back.
- Judge Judy dog recognition clip [00:23:46] — Matt tries to lighten the mood by showing a Judge Judy clip where a judge lets a dog loose in court to see who it runs to, determining the real owner. The clip doesn’t fully resolve the tension.
- Trump’s Charlottesville press conference [00:28:00] — Dale plays audio from Trump’s controversial press conference defending ‘very fine people on both sides’ at Charlottesville and attacking the removal of Confederate statues.
- Trump on David Duke – then and now [00:31:13] — Dale plays a compilation showing Trump calling David Duke a racist and bigot in the 1990s, then claiming in 2016 ‘I don’t know anything about David Duke’ during the campaign.
- Michael Dell stays on Manufacturing Council [00:32:44] — Discussion of CEOs leaving Trump’s Manufacturing Council, but Austin’s Michael Dell staying on. Dale criticizes Dell for not taking a stand on racism.
- Tucker Carlson defends Confederate statues [00:34:27] — Dale plays Fox News clip of Tucker Carlson using the slippery slope argument about removing Confederate statues – ‘where does it stop?’ – and discussing the ‘moral taint’ of slave-owning founding fathers.
- Durham statue vandalism discussion [00:36:27] — Dale clarifies he doesn’t support vandalism of statues but also doesn’t buy the ‘Southern Heritage’ argument, noting most Confederate statues were erected during Jim Crow in the 1950s-60s.
- Dale’s rant on racism and Trump [00:38:00] — Dale delivers a passionate monologue about Trump giving ‘tacit permission for people to be horrendous,’ the rise in racist incidents, and how Obama’s presidency revealed veiled racism that Trump has unleashed.
- White supremacist backs down on camera [00:40:52] — Dale shows video of a white supremacist taking his shirt off when confronted, claiming ‘I’m not really a white power man, I just came here for the fun.’ The kid admits ‘I love to be offensive, it’s fun.’
- Paul calls in drunk [00:42:07] — Recurring caller Paul calls in drinking screwdrivers, talking about the Statue of Liberty. Dale invites him to come visit the studio. Paul’s distinctive laugh entertains and exhausts the hosts.
- Clayton Homes live read [00:43:43] — Bob does a live commercial read for Clayton Homes Supercenter in Cedar Creek, promoting affordable manufactured homes.
- Jan Brewer vs Ana Navarro on CNN [00:44:51] — Dale plays CNN clip where Republican strategist Ana Navarro confronts former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer for defending Trump’s McCain comments without having watched the press conference.
- Rainbow flag equals Confederate flag? [00:47:19] — Dale plays Fox News clip where a commentator claims the Confederate flag and rainbow flag ‘represent the exact same thing.’ Dale mocks this with visual comparisons of Klan rallies vs. gay pride parades.
- Recruiting lonely young men [00:51:02] — Discussion of how the white supremacist kid represents easily recruitable young men looking to belong to something. Matt and Daniel discuss internet trolling culture and ISIS recruitment tactics.
- Scientology and Leah Remini [00:52:00] — Dale discusses the Leah Remini/Mike Rinder Scientology exposé show on A&E, noting how former enforcers are now revealing the church’s harassment tactics including framing people for bomb threats.
- The screenshot is finally revealed [00:54:46] — Carissa explains that Chuy showed her a screenshot from CJ meant as a compliment about how she looked at the gala, but it also showed surrounding texts with Amanda expressing shock at Carissa’s boyfriend’s appearance.
- Dale tries to explain the texts [00:56:26] — Dale argues the texts weren’t meant to be hurtful – people always have mental images that don’t match reality. Amanda said Trevor was ‘not at all what I imagined’ but that he was ‘super nice.’
- Carissa processing hurt feelings [00:59:09] — Carissa admits she probably overreacted but was hurt by the word ‘shocked’ about her boyfriend’s appearance and the idea of people judging her. Dale tries to reassure her that everyone talks behind everyone’s back.
- Closing – Dale teases another confession [01:00:40] — Dale offers to tell Carissa something he said behind her back that he believes but is probably wrong about – but says he’ll tell her off the air. He’s glad there’s one controversy Huey and Dewey (Chad and Brad) weren’t involved in.
Callers
- Paul (regular) [00:42:07] — Called in drinking screwdrivers, rambling about the Statue of Liberty and taxes Dale invited him to come visit the studio. Paul’s loud distinctive laugh both entertained and exhausted the hosts. He revealed his drink of choice is screwdrivers, going ‘a little heavier’ on the vodka.
Quotes
I have no love in my heart for kids with cancer.
Daniel Gallo [00:08:19]
You can’t understand how happy we are that Dinky’s dead.
Dale Dudley [00:25:47]
Trump has given tacit permission for people to be horrendous.
Dale Dudley [00:38:17]
I’m not really a white power man. I just came here for the fun.
White supremacist (video) [00:48:56]
I don’t care what anybody thinks about me. I don’t.
Carissa Jade [00:59:33]
Part 3: WTF NEWS
This segment features the ‘Name That Foreigner’ game with a Cantonese sample, followed by extensive discussion about Trump’s Charlottesville response and upcoming white nationalist rallies. The hosts debate whether Daniel should throw out the first pitch at a Round Rock Express game, discuss Dale’s birthday, and show a graphic medical video of a cyst extraction from an eyeball. Multiple callers weigh in on Trump and political topics.
Segments
- Name That Foreigner – Cantonese [00:00:01] — The hosts play a language-guessing game featuring an American woman speaking Cantonese. Daniel requested this particular language. Multiple callers guess incorrectly (Taiwanese, Mandarin, Chinese) before someone correctly identifies it as Cantonese.
- Carissa Drama Resolution [00:01:37] — Dale announces that after further research, Carissa had every right to have her feelings hurt about something she read in a drunk text, and they’ll move on from the controversy.
- Jim Bakker on Trump Critics [00:14:00] — The hosts play a clip of Jim Bakker warning that God will judge those who mock the prophets or curse Trump, who Bakker implies is anointed by God.
- Department of Justice Hunting Trump Protesters [00:15:14] — Dale reports that the DOJ has requested information on 1.3 million visitors to a website used to organize protests during Trump’s inauguration, which the web host is resisting as unconstitutional.
- March on Google Planned for Austin [00:21:48] — Discussion of upcoming white nationalist rallies in nine cities including Austin, protesting Google’s alleged anti-white male diversity policies.
- Texas Congressional Redistricting Victory [00:29:01] — Dale reports good news: a San Antonio court ruled that Austin’s gerrymandered congressional district is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, which could allow Austin voters to elect Democratic representatives.
- Daniel Won’t Throw First Pitch [00:36:44] — Extended discussion about why Daniel refuses to throw out the first pitch at a Round Rock Express game. Bob traces his fear to Gary Dell’Abate’s infamous bad pitch in 2009, which was brutally mocked on the Howard Stern Show.
- Dale’s Birthday Recap [00:48:03] — Dale thanks over 500 people who wished him happy birthday on Facebook and discusses his low-key, somewhat disappointing Tuesday birthday celebration.
- Chuy’s Mystery Woman [00:52:00] — Discussion about whether Chuy left the party with a woman. He reveals a female fan gave him and Spencer a ride home, but denies anything romantic happened.
- Eye Cyst Extraction Video [00:55:00] — The hosts watch and react to a graphic medical video showing a cyst being extracted from inside someone’s eyeball, causing disgust all around.
Recurring Bits
- Name That Foreigner [00:00:01] — Game where listeners identify a language being spoken. This edition featured Cantonese spoken by an American woman, requested by Daniel.
Callers
- unnamed (construction site) [00:00:23] — Wanted to discuss Facebook AI experiment but call was unintelligible due to construction noise Call was unproductive due to background noise, though Bob explained the AI story afterward
- Lisa [00:04:53] — Name That Foreigner guess – said Taiwanese Incorrect guess
- Ron [00:05:07] — Name That Foreigner guess – said Chinese/Taiwanese Incorrect but close; Daniel noted the problematic politics of Taiwan/China identification
- unnamed [00:06:10] — Name That Foreigner – correctly guessed Cantonese Won tickets to see Foreigner and Cheap Trick
- unnamed [00:12:31] — Called to clarify that the answer was a specific Cantonese dialect Dale asked him to sign his work (give his name) but didn’t hear response due to audio issues
- Sydney [00:22:59] — Expressed outrage about Trump and discussed upcoming March on Google rally in Austin Had productive conversation about elections and voter turnout; mentioned she attended Dale’s party
- unnamed [00:23:00] — Expressed feeling nauseous and outraged about Trump’s statements Brief call agreeing with Dale about ignoring white nationalist rallies
- unnamed [00:32:03] — Asked if Dale really thinks fair elections are iffy or just a matter of turnout Led to discussion about gerrymandering and voter participation
- Billy (regular) [00:35:34] — Called with his signature ‘welfare liquor store’ phrase Dale wants to meet him in person, considers him ‘golden’ content
- unnamed [00:36:36] — Still outraged about Daniel not throwing out the first pitch Joked that Daniel hates cancer kids; helped launch extended pitch discussion
Quotes
Carissa had every right to have her feelings hurt. That’s what happens when people drunk text.
Dale Dudley [00:01:37]
That one should scare you more than anything else – they’re wanting to go after anybody who is against them.
Dale Dudley [00:16:02]
Democrats need to stop listening to the politically correct word police. That’s not being liberal, that’s being fascist.
Dale Dudley [00:31:44]
For red-blooded American males, what would you rather do: land on the moon or throw out a first pitch?
Bob Fonseca [00:37:43]