The Musers — 2024-12-28
The Musers — 1310 The Ticket, Dallas | Saturday, December 28, 2024
📋 Segments This Day
- E-Brake – The Non Musers 12272024
- Fake David Moore – The Non Musers 12272024
🎙️ Early Show Analysis
Segments
E-Brake – The Non Musers 12272024 [00:00:00-00:07:00]
The weekly E-Brake segment featuring three candidates for listener voting. All three incidents involved technical/on-air mistakes from various Ticket personalities during the week.
E-Brake Segment
Candidate #1: Mark Elfenbein [00:00:26] – While discussing a classic NBA game between Larry Bird and Dominique Wilkins, Elf accidentally said “let me see if I can blow you” instead of “blow by you,” catching himself immediately and getting dumped by the board operator.
Candidate #2: Norm Hitzges [00:02:35] – During his 14-hour “Norm-a-thon,” technical difficulties caused Norm’s microphone to stop working. Guests Dale Hansen and Randy Galloway jokingly took over the show, with Hansen saying “welcome to Galloway and Hansen on the ticket… it was only a matter of time before we took over the whole show.”
Candidate #3: EA [00:05:51] – During Sunday morning programming, EA forgot to turn off his mic while trying to use talkback to communicate with Travis, resulting in listeners hearing his behind-the-scenes conversation.
Sports Topics Discussed
- NBA/Mavericks: Discussion of classic Larry Bird vs. Dominique Wilkins playoff game that led to Candidate #1’s E-Brake moment
- College Football: Brief mention of playoff matchups including Texas vs. Arizona State, Ohio State vs. Oregon, Penn State vs. Boise State, and Notre Dame vs. Georgia
Funny Moments and Memorable Quotes
- Mark Elfenbein’s immediate reaction after his slip-up: “oh hello Friday Larry” and “my dreidel stopped spinning” [00:01:21, 00:01:27]
- Dale Hansen’s quick wit during the technical difficulties: “it was only a matter of time before we took over the whole show” [00:03:36]
- Host comparing Norm to Manu Ginobili: “just comes off the bench and delivers incredible… just throwing them up from downtown” [00:05:32]
Recurring Bits and Inside Jokes
- The weekly E-Brake voting system (888-787-1310)
- Reference to “Friday Larry” – appears to be an inside joke about Elfenbein’s mishaps
- The tradition of Norm’s annual “Norm-a-thon” broadcast marathon
- Technical difficulties being a recurring theme at The Ticket
Summary
This portion of The Musers focused entirely on the weekly E-Brake segment, showcasing three notable on-air mistakes from various Ticket personalities. The segment highlighted the station’s self-deprecating humor and willingness to spotlight their own blunders for entertainment value.
The first candidate featured Mark Elfenbein’s accidental sexual innuendo during basketball discussion, which he caught immediately but still resulted in getting dumped by the board operator. His quick recovery and the hosts’ reactions demonstrated the chemistry and quick thinking that characterizes Ticket programming.
The most entertaining candidate involved technical difficulties during Norm Hitzges’ marathon broadcast, where veteran personalities Dale Hansen and Randy Galloway seamlessly took over when Norm’s microphone failed. Their impromptu takeover, complete with Hansen’s trademark wit about it being “only a matter of time,” showcased the veteran broadcasters’ ability to turn technical problems into entertaining radio. The segment concluded with the third candidate involving EA’s backstage conversation accidentally going live, rounding out a week of typical Ticket technical mishaps and human errors.
⏰ Mid-Show Analysis
What segments appeared in this portion?
- “Fake David Moore – The Non Musers” (00:00:00) – A brief segment featuring what appears to be a fake/parody interview with Cowboys beat writer David Moore discussing the Cowboys’ 41-6 loss to the Eagles and potential implications for Mike McCarthy’s job status
What sports topics were discussed?
- College Football Playoff matchups (00:07:23): Texas vs Arizona State, Ohio State vs Oregon rematch, Penn State vs Boise State (with Penn State as 13-point favorites), Notre Dame vs Georgia, scheduled for New Year’s Day
- NBA nostalgia (00:12:24): Discussion of a classic Larry Bird vs Dominique Wilkins duel between the Celtics and Hawks, with both players having huge scoring performances in the fourth quarter
- Cowboys analysis: Brief discussion of their 41-6 loss to Eagles and potential impact on Mike McCarthy’s job security
Were there any phone callers?
- Multiple callers participated in what appears to be a “break of the week” voting segment (00:08:48-00:12:05)
- Callers voted between three candidates: Elf, Norm, and EA
- Notable callers included “cruising lato Cruz,” “Kip from JR’s Bar and Grill,” “Mike from Duncan,” “fake Michelle,” and “Dane Minor”
- Final tally showed Elf (Mark Elfenbein) winning with multiple votes
Were there any funny moments, Gordo bits, or memorable one-liners?
- EA having microphone issues while trying to give sports updates, resulting in mumbled, incoherent commentary (00:07:06)
- A voting segment where callers had bizarre, stream-of-consciousness responses instead of clear votes
- Mark Elfenbein’s accidental innuendo: “let me see if I can blow you” which got cut off/dumped (00:12:43)
- Various prank calls with nonsensical messages and fake personas
Summary:
This portion of The Musers featured a mix of sports discussion and comedic segments typical of the show’s style. The hosts covered upcoming College Football Playoff matchups scheduled for New Year’s Day, including several marquee games like Ohio State vs Oregon and Texas vs Arizona State. There was also brief coverage of the Cowboys’ disappointing 41-6 loss to the Eagles and speculation about its impact on Mike McCarthy’s future.
The middle section was dominated by a “break of the week” voting segment that devolved into comedic chaos with prank callers delivering absurd messages instead of clear votes. Despite the confusion, Mark Elfenbein ultimately won his second-ever break of the week award, with hosts noting he’s only 137 wins behind the all-time leader Norman. The segment was punctuated by Elfenbein’s accidental on-air innuendo that had to be dumped.
The show also featured technical difficulties with EA’s sports updates, where microphone problems resulted in mumbled, incomprehensible commentary that became a source of amusement for the hosts. A brief fake interview segment with “David Moore” discussing Cowboys coverage was also included, maintaining the show’s tradition of parody interviews and fictional characters.
🏁 Final Hour Analysis
Segments in this portion:
- Fake David Moore (00:00:42-00:05:26): A comedic bit featuring someone impersonating Dallas Cowboys beat reporter David Moore. The fake Moore calls in to provide an absurd and inappropriate alternate explanation for how “Daddy” (likely another reporter) lost his tooth, involving a Cowboys road trip to Philadelphia, prostitutes, a hotel room encounter, and Moore accidentally punching Daddy in the mouth during a compromising situation.
Sports topics discussed:
- Dallas Cowboys: Discussion centered around a Cowboys trip to Philadelphia, with mention of only “four more quarters” left in the Cowboys season and a prediction that the Cowboys will beat the Commanders this weekend
Funny moments or memorable Gordo bits:
- Fake David Moore bit (00:00:42-00:05:26): An elaborate parody call featuring increasingly ridiculous details about a Cowboys road trip gone wrong, complete with references to “ladies of the night,” the “Lynx clink” (stadium jail), and an absurd explanation involving a tooth ending up in an inappropriate location. The bit includes David Moore’s characteristic speech patterns and references to real Cowboys beat reporters like Calvin Watkins and Harry Wolofsky.
How did the show wrap up:
- Show conclusion (00:04:45-00:05:26): The hosts wrapped up the fake David Moore segment by asking about his show “Intentional Grounding,” then thanked him and commented that his prostitute story was “much more believable than biting into a fudge bar” – referencing an earlier, more innocent explanation for the missing tooth.
Notable quotes:
- 00:05:22: “Sounds like a prosti land you in the link clink much more believable than biting into a yeah fudge bar”
Summary:
This final portion of The Musers was dominated by an extended comedic bit featuring someone doing a spot-on impersonation of Dallas Cowboys beat reporter David Moore. The fake Moore called in with an increasingly absurd and inappropriate explanation for how a fellow reporter named “Daddy” really lost his tooth during a Cowboys road trip to Philadelphia, involving prostitutes, hotel room shenanigans, and an accidental punch to the mouth.
The bit was classic Musers humor, taking a simple premise (explaining a missing tooth) and escalating it into an elaborate, R-rated fantasy involving multiple criminal charges and wildly inappropriate situations. The impersonator captured David Moore’s speech patterns and mannerisms while weaving in references to real Cowboys beat reporters, making the parody both recognizable and ridiculous.
The hosts played along perfectly, treating the outrageous story as legitimate reporting while occasionally expressing mock surprise at the details. The segment ended with them noting that this prostitute-filled explanation was somehow more believable than the original story of biting into a frozen fudge bar, providing a perfect comedic button to close out what appeared to be the show’s final segment.
Analysis generated from archived transcripts. Hosts: Gordon Keith (Gordo), George Dunham, Craig Miller, Mike Rhyner, Donovan Lewis (Junior). Station: 1310 The Ticket, Dallas, TX.
