The Musers β 2024-09-20
The Musers β 1310 The Ticket, Dallas | Friday, September 20, 2024
π Segments This Day
- E-Brake
ποΈ Early Show Analysis
Segments in this portion:
- E-Brake: The weekly segment where hosts vote on the worst on-air moments from across The Ticket’s shows
E-Brake segment:
The E-Brake featured candidate #1 from The Hardline show, where host Corby Davidson completely misread a graph about the popularity of the name “Butch.” Corby claimed there were 70 million people named Butch in 1955, when the actual statistic was likely “70 per million.” His co-hosts later realized this would have meant every single male in America was named Butch, since the total U.S. population was only about 150 million at the time. The segment included Corby’s characteristic loud laughter and the hosts’ discussion about how “Butch” is typically a nickname rather than a birth name.
Funny moments, bits, or memorable quotes:
- [00:02:10-00:02:33] The realization that Corby’s statistic would mean “every single one [male] was named Butch”
- [00:02:41-00:02:49] The joke about kids being born and parents just defaulting to “I don’t know, Butch?”
- [00:04:47-00:04:50] Repeated joke: “The kid just pops out like, what do you want to name it? I don’t know, Butch?”
- [00:05:15-00:05:21] The hosts noting that Corby made sure to get the year (1955) right while being completely wrong about the actual numbers
Recurring bits, characters, or inside jokes referenced:
- The E-Brake itself is a weekly recurring segment
- References to Corby’s reputation as a “crack researcher” (said sarcastically)
- Mention of Corby’s distinctive laugh, described as something “there is nothing quite like”
The E-Brake segment showcased one of The Ticket’s signature weekly features, where the most embarrassing on-air moments are compiled for listener voting. This particular entry featured Corby Davidson from The Hardline completely botching statistical research about baby names, specifically claiming 70 million Americans were named “Butch” in 1955.
The humor derived not just from the mathematical impossibility of Corby’s claim, but from the way his co-hosts failed to catch the error in real-time, allowing him to confidently repeat the absurd statistic. The hosts noted this would have meant literally every male in America shared the same name, turning what should have been a simple discussion about name popularity into an inadvertent comedy bit.
The segment exemplified The Ticket’s self-deprecating humor and willingness to highlight their own mistakes. The discussion extended beyond just playing the clip, with hosts analyzing how “Butch” is typically a nickname rather than a birth name, and providing actual statistics to contrast with Corby’s wildly inaccurate research, all while celebrating the absurdity of the original mistake.
β° Mid-Show Analysis
Segments
- E-Brake of the Week Voting (5:55-11:36): Voting segment for on-air mistakes with three candidates: Corby, George Dunham, and Joe Emmer from Fox 10 Mobile, Alabama
Phone Callers
- Fake Gene (10:52): Called to vote for Corby but first made a joke about Will McClay sounding like “Fred Flintstone’s wife’s maiden name”
- Anonymous caller (11:17): Called to vote for George and wished him well with his illness
Funny Moments, Gordo Bits, or Memorable One-Liners
- George’s on-air breakdown (6:31-8:03): George recounting how he begged to be taken off the air during a segment while sick on cough medicine, saying “Take me off the air. Why didn’t you guys take me off the air? I was clearly unfit to be on the air”
- Joe Emmer’s on-air mistake: Fox 10 Mobile anchor accidentally said a C-word while trying to say “Cinnamon Toast Crunch” during a bacon product segment, with his co-host Chelsea trying to continue through laughter
Pop Culture, Music, or Non-Sports Topics Discussed
- The Jacksons Christmas album discussion (6:36-7:32): Holiday music recommendation with debate about Michael Jackson’s “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch bacon product: New Hormel/General Mills collaboration being sold at Walmart
Summary
This portion of The Musers focused primarily on their weekly “E-Brake” voting segment, where listeners vote on the best on-air mistake of the week. The three candidates were Corby, George Dunham (who had been sick and medicated), and Joe Emmer from Fox 10 Mobile, Alabama, who made an unfortunate verbal slip while discussing a Cinnamon Toast Crunch bacon product.
The segment was particularly entertaining due to George’s self-deprecating recounting of his recent on-air struggles while battling illness and being on cough medicine. He described how he had begged his co-hosts to take him off the air during a previous show because he felt unfit to broadcast, creating a memorable moment of radio vulnerability and humor.
The Joe Emmer clip provided the most shocking content, as the Mobile TV anchor accidentally used profanity while trying to say “Cinnamon Toast Crunch,” leaving his co-host Chelsea trying to salvage the segment through nervous laughter. The hosts replayed the clip multiple times, analyzing how Chelsea attempted to continue reading copy while processing what had just happened on live television.
π Final Hour Analysis
Phone Callers
Multiple callers phoned in for the E-Break voting segment:
- [00:11:46] A caller making an inappropriate joke about baby oil delivery
- [00:12:00] A caller voting for “Georgie”
- [00:12:09] A caller asking about Argo’s high school football game (they’re off this week)
- [00:12:37] A caller who wasn’t prepared with the voting choices
- [00:12:49] A caller confused about whether they were voting for high school game of the week vs. E-Break, voted for “the guy from the bird dogs”
- [00:13:01] A caller voting for George
- [00:13:08] Cruz and Alito calling in, voting for Jub but also asking Gordo about movie villains Anton Chigurh vs. Blue Duck
Sports Topics Discussed
- [00:12:09] High school football – discussion about Argo High School being off this week, with explanation that bye weeks are common when teams play “week zero”
Funny Moments or Memorable Gordo Bits
- [00:13:21] Gordo answered a caller’s question about which movie villain he fears more, choosing Anton Chigurh over Blue Duck
- [00:13:28-00:15:03] Extended chaotic segment where one host appears to be acting erratically, leading to confusion among the other hosts. The host claims to not be drinking due to antibiotics, mentions being “hopped up on goofballs,” and repeatedly asks to be taken off the air
How the Show Wrapped Up
- [00:15:05] The show concluded with the E-Break results – George won his 106th E-Break, putting him 31 wins behind the all-time leader Norman “Butch” Hitzkiss
- [00:13:28] There was discussion about the Jacksons’ Christmas album as a holiday recommendation
Final Notable Quotes
- [00:14:43] “All hopped up on goofballs”
- [00:14:54] “Take me off the air”
- [00:14:51] “You stand with me against you”
Summary
This final portion of The Musers was dominated by an E-Break voting segment with multiple phone callers, which George Dunham ultimately won for his 106th time. The segment featured the typical mix of serious voters and prank callers, including one inappropriate joke about baby oil delivery and confusion between different voting topics.
The most memorable part of this segment involved one of the hosts appearing to act erratically and incoherently, claiming to be “hopped up on goofballs” while insisting he wasn’t drinking due to being on antibiotics. This led to genuine confusion among the other hosts and repeated requests from the host to be taken off the air, creating an unexpectedly chaotic moment.
The show wrapped up with the official E-Break tally, noting that George’s win put him within striking distance of the all-time record held by Norman “Butch” Hitzkiss. There was also a brief tangent about recommending the Jacksons’ Christmas album as an early holiday music suggestion, though this was somewhat overshadowed by the ongoing confusion about one host’s condition.
Analysis generated from archived transcripts. Hosts: Gordon Keith (Gordo), George Dunham, Craig Miller, Mike Rhyner, Donovan Lewis (Junior). Station: 1310 The Ticket, Dallas, TX.
