The Musers — 2025-10-04
The Musers — 1310 The Ticket, Dallas | Saturday, October 4, 2025
📋 Segments This Day
- E-Brake
- Observation Deck
- E-Brake
- Observation Deck
🎙️ Early Show Analysis
Segments in this portion:
- E-Brake [00:00:01-00:10:23] – Weekly contest featuring on-air mistakes/blunders from various Ticket personalities, with listener voting
- Observation Deck [00:00:00-00:01:57] – Gordo’s segment beginning the conclusion of his raccoon story from the previous day
E-Brake segment:
The E-Brake featured three candidates:
- Bob Sturm – Struggled to say “six-disc changer” while discussing tricked-out SUVs, with it coming out sounding inappropriate
- Brian Jones (CBS Sports) – Confused “shekels” with “shingles” when talking about Jerry Jones having money
- J. King – During a sports ticker, forgot to mention Tigers beat Guardians, then said “I almost said the Indians” before actually saying “Indians”
Bob Sturm won with his “six-disc changer” flub, earning his 48th E-Brake victory (91 behind all-time leader Norman).
Phone callers:
- [00:06:36] Caller voting for “Bob’s front toilet”
- [00:06:47] Caller mentioning “Bob, Richard Sturm, and Hooter Brown”
- [00:06:57] Coco from Lower Heaven – Character bit about Jane Goodall passing away, mentioning Erath County, voted for Bob
- [00:08:07] Cruz and Lito – Made comment about “good old boys” tasting like whiskey and chicken fried steak, voted for Bob
- [00:08:33] Brady Tom – Regular caller giving shout-out to “girls’ trip for the horns from Grayson County,” voted for Bob
Recurring bits, characters, or inside jokes:
- Coco from Lower Heaven – Gordo character calling in as a deceased primate
- P1s – Term for dedicated Ticket listeners
- E-Brake voting process at 888-787-1310
- Reference to Norman as the all-time E-Brake leader
- Brady Tom as a recognized regular caller
- Observation Deck as Gordo’s regular segment
Summary
This portion of The Musers centered around their popular E-Brake segment, where listeners vote on the week’s best on-air mistakes. The three candidates were Bob Sturm’s unfortunate mispronunciation of “six-disc changer,” Brian Jones confusing “shekels” with “shingles,” and J. King’s awkward ticker correction about the Cleveland team name. The segment showcased the show’s signature blend of sports talk and comedy, with hosts breaking down each mistake and providing commentary.
The voting portion featured several phone calls, including appearances from recurring characters like Coco from Lower Heaven (a Gordo bit about a deceased primate) and regular caller Brady Tom. Bob Sturm’s “six-disc changer” gaffe ultimately won, adding to his impressive tally of 48 E-Brake victories. The hosts noted he’s still 91 wins behind the all-time leader Norman, providing context for the show’s long-running history with this segment.
The portion concluded with the beginning of Gordo’s Observation Deck segment, which started to wrap up his raccoon story from the previous day. This set up what appeared to be another classic Gordo storytelling moment, involving him hitting a raccoon with his car and finding it stuck in his grill. The show demonstrated its typical mix of sports content, listener interaction, and the kind of absurdist humor that has made The Ticket a Dallas institution.
⏰ Mid-Show Analysis
What segments appeared in this portion?
Observation Deck [00:02:02-00:14:09]: Gordo tells a lengthy story about hitting a raccoon with his car while driving and discovering it alive but injured, trapped behind his car’s grill. With help from “Catman” (a raccoon enthusiast colleague), they extracted the raccoon, but it was clearly injured with non-functioning back legs. Animal control was called to handle the situation.
E-Brake [00:00:01-00:05:42]: The weekly segment featuring audio clips of on-air mistakes from The Ticket hosts, sponsored by Advanced Hair Restoration and Service Experts.
Was there an “Observation Deck” segment?
- Gordo’s raccoon incident [00:02:02-00:14:09]: The main story involved Gordo hitting a juvenile raccoon while driving 50-60 mph, finding it alive but trapped in his car’s grill the next day
- Catman’s raccoon expertise [00:02:35-00:03:24]: Discussion of a colleague who illegally feeds raccoons in his backyard with his wife, keeping track of mother raccoons and their “kits”
- Rescue attempt [00:03:49-00:04:33]: Using sticks, food, and eventually a single utility glove to extract the raccoon by its tail
- Animal control outcome [00:05:08-00:10:11]: Speculation that animal control likely euthanized the injured raccoon rather than rehabilitating it
- Gordo’s animal kill count [00:11:06-00:12:30]: Discussion of various animals Gordo has killed, including three birds, the raccoon, a squirrel, and a pigeon
- Other hosts’ animal encounters [00:12:37-00:13:52]: George mentioned hitting a duck and accidentally running over his own dog Daisy on Christmas Day
What sports topics were discussed?
- Baseball scores [00:05:11-00:05:17]: Dodgers leading Cincinnati Reds 5-0, Tigers beating the Guardians (almost called “Indians”)
Were there any funny moments, Gordo bits, or memorable one-liners?
- Gordo’s weapon selection ritual [00:08:26-00:08:48]: “I take off the shirt and oil myself… it’s a whole ritual for me”
- Michael Jackson glove reference [00:04:14-00:04:20]: Gordo wearing a single utility glove “very handyman Michael Jackson”
- Raccoon hospital fantasy [00:14:05-00:14:09]: Imagining the raccoon listening to the show from a raccoon hospital
- Coyote team six [00:11:54-00:12:02]: Gordo joking about coordinating with coyotes to kill a cat
- George’s suspicious dog death [00:13:28-00:13:52]: Jokes about George intentionally running over his wife’s hated dog on Christmas
Any pop culture, music, or non-sports topics discussed?
- E-Brake audio clips: Various on-air mistakes including mispronouncing “six-disc changer,” confusing “shekels” with “shingles,” and accidentally saying “Indians” instead of “Guardians”
- CD technology nostalgia [00:01:51-00:02:04]: Discussion about how six-disc changers used to be considered luxury car features
3-Paragraph Summary
The main focus of this Musers segment was Gordo’s detailed account of hitting a raccoon with his car and the subsequent rescue attempt. What began as a typical animal encounter story evolved into a lengthy narrative involving Gordo discovering the injured juvenile raccoon trapped behind his car’s grill, enlisting the help of “Catman” (a raccoon enthusiast colleague), and their collaborative effort to extract the animal using makeshift tools and a single utility glove. The story took on both comedic and somber tones as Gordo described the delicate rescue process and the raccoon’s obvious injuries.
The conversation naturally expanded into a broader discussion of the hosts’ various animal encounters, with Gordo cataloging his impressive “kill count” of birds, squirrels, and other creatures, while George admitted to accidentally running over his own dog on Christmas Day. The hosts employed their signature mix of dark humor and genuine emotion, with Gordo expressing real sadness about the raccoon’s likely fate at the hands of animal control while simultaneously joking about elaborate animal assassination scenarios involving coyotes and various weapons.
The segment also included the weekly E-Brake feature, showcasing on-air mistakes from Ticket personalities, including audio clips of hosts stumbling over words like “six-disc changer” and “shekels.” These lighter moments provided comic relief between the more serious animal welfare discussions, maintaining the show’s characteristic balance of absurdist humor and authentic storytelling that has made The Musers a Dallas radio institution.
🏁 Final Hour Analysis
Segments in This Portion
E-Brake (00:05:44-00:10:23): The Emergency Break of the Week voting segment where listeners call in to vote for the best on-air mistake. Three nominees were presented, with Bob Sturm winning for saying “six-disc changer” (which was difficult to pronounce) during a segment about a fictional $18 million Survivor League where he promised the show tricked-out SUVs with premium sound systems.
Observation Deck (00:00:00-00:14:09): Gordo’s signature segment where he concluded his raccoon story from the previous day. He detailed hitting a raccoon on his way to work, finding it alive and stuck in his car’s grill, and the eventual rescue attempt with help from Catman (a coworker who feeds raccoons at home). The story ended with animal control being called to handle the injured raccoon.
Phone Callers
- 00:06:32: Caller voting for “Bob’s front toilet”
- 00:06:47: Caller voting for “Bob, Richard Sturm, and Hooter Brown”
- 00:06:57: “Coco” calling from “lower heaven” discussing Erath County and Jane Goodall, ultimately voting for Bob
- 00:08:07: Cruz and Lito making comments about “good old boys” and voting for Bob
- 00:08:33: Brady Tom giving a shout-out to “girls’ trip for the horns from Grayson County” and voting for “Bob and his six dicks”
Funny Moments or Memorable Gordo Bits
00:06:57-00:07:59: Extended bit with “Coco” supposedly calling from “lower heaven,” discussing Jane Goodall’s recent death, Erath County being his favorite Texas county, and making references to Dian Fossey’s more violent end compared to Goodall’s peaceful passing.
Throughout Observation Deck: Gordo’s detailed and darkly comic animal kill count discussion, including his methods (brick, shovel, Honda Accord) and elaborate descriptions of having to put injured animals “out of their misery.” The hosts joked about his ritualistic approach to choosing weapons.
00:11:54-00:12:12: Absurdist bit where Gordo pretends he coordinated with coyotes via walkie-talkie to kill “half cat,” calling it “coyote team six” and referencing “cat bin Laden.”
How the Show Wrapped Up
00:13:17-00:14:09: The show concluded with the hosts comparing their animal kill counts. George mentioned hitting a duck and accidentally running over his own dog Daisy on Christmas Day (with dark humor about his wife’s suspicious hatred of the dog). The segment ended on a lighter note with them choosing to believe the raccoon was taken to be rehabilitated and is now listening to their show from “raccoon hospital.”
Final Notable Quotes
00:10:47: “He is now 91 behind the all-time leader Norman” – regarding Bob’s 48th e-break win
00:12:58: “now back up oh why would they need that elaborate system” – George joking about the supposed coordination in accidentally running over their dog
00:14:05-00:14:09: “he’s listening right now in a raccoon hospital… he’s loving what he’s hearing all these funny jokes” – the optimistic ending to the raccoon story
Summary
This final portion of The Musers showcased two of the show’s signature segments. The E-Brake voting featured multiple callers, including the memorable “Coco from lower heaven” character, ultimately awarding Bob Sturm his 48th win for struggling with the phrase “six-disc changer” while describing fictional luxury SUV prizes. The segment highlighted the show’s interactive nature and recurring characters that listeners have come to expect.
Gordo’s Observation Deck dominated the remainder of the show with the conclusion of his raccoon rescue story. What began as a traffic accident evolved into a detailed narrative involving Catman’s raccoon expertise, a delicate extraction operation, and the moral dilemma of what to do with an injured wild animal. The story demonstrated Gordo’s storytelling ability and the show’s willingness to find humor in uncomfortable situations.
The show concluded with the hosts’ characteristically dark but playful discussion of their respective animal kill counts, turning what could be a somber topic into comedy gold. Their decision to end on an optimistic note about the raccoon’s fate, imagining it recovering in a “raccoon hospital” while listening to their show, exemplified The Musers’ ability to balance irreverence with genuine sentiment, leaving listeners both entertained and oddly touched by the conclusion of this multi-day saga.
Analysis generated from archived transcripts. Hosts: Gordon Keith (Gordo), George Dunham, Craig Miller, Mike Rhyner, Donovan Lewis (Junior). Station: 1310 The Ticket, Dallas, TX.
