The Musers β 2025-02-18
The Musers β 1310 The Ticket, Dallas | Tuesday, February 18, 2025
π Segments This Day
- Fake Presidents
ποΈ Early Show Analysis
Segments in this portion:
- Fake Presidents [00:00:00] – A comedic President’s Day bit where the hosts conduct a “seance” to communicate with deceased presidents from beyond
Funny moments, Gordo bits, or memorable quotes:
- [00:00:00] The hosts perform a mock seance to contact dead presidents for President’s Day
- [00:00:23] “Fake JFK” claims to be calling from “lower heaven”
- [00:00:44] JFK asks if “Skip is still the host of the morning show on DFW Ticket” – reference to former Ticket host Skip Bayless
- [00:00:51] Absurd claim that JFK’s last memory was hearing “Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey” in the limo (song came out in 1981, JFK died in 1963)
- [00:01:04] Bizarre image of JFK seeing LBJ staring at him from a storm drain before his death
Recurring bits, characters, or inside jokes referenced:
- [00:00:44] Reference to Skip Bayless as former Ticket morning show host
- [00:00:00] The “Fake Presidents” bit itself appears to be a recurring President’s Day segment based on the opening comment about “success with this in the past”
Summary
This portion features The Musers’ annual President’s Day comedy bit called “Fake Presidents,” where the hosts pretend to conduct a seance to communicate with deceased commanders-in-chief. The segment begins with the hosts concentrating to “raise the spirits” of former presidents, setting up what appears to be a beloved recurring holiday tradition on the show.
The bit quickly turns absurdist when a fake JFK character responds from “lower heaven,” asking innocent questions about whether we made it to the moon and if his brother Bobby became president. However, the segment takes a typically Gordo-esque surreal turn when this “JFK” asks about Skip Bayless still hosting The Ticket’s morning show and claims his final earthly memory involved hearing a Journey song that wouldn’t be released for another 18 years.
The comedy escalates into complete absurdity with JFK describing seeing LBJ lurking in a storm drain during the Dallas motorcade, demonstrating The Musers’ signature blend of historical references, Ticket inside jokes, and deliberately ridiculous scenarios. The segment showcases the show’s ability to take a simple holiday premise and transform it into wonderfully weird entertainment that only longtime listeners would fully appreciate.
β° Mid-Show Analysis
What segments appeared in this portion?
- A comedic bit featuring presidential impersonations during President’s Day, with what appears to be JFK and Thomas Jefferson characters discussing various topics including Dallas Mavericks basketball
What sports topics were discussed?
- [00:01:45] Discussion about Nico Harrison (Mavericks GM) and Luka DonΔiΔ, with a reference to not trading generational talent Luka to the Lakers for “street clothes and Max Christie”
Were there any funny moments, Gordo bits, or memorable one-liners?
- [00:01:10-00:01:21] JFK character describing an assassination scenario that ends with “shaking hands with Hitler”
- [00:01:45] JFK character saying he believes “Nico Harrison acted alone” – a play on JFK assassination conspiracy theories applied to Mavericks management
- [00:01:57-00:02:04] JFK’s comment about not trading Luka “for street clothes and Max Christie”
- [00:02:16-00:02:31] Thomas Jefferson character being introduced as “TJ” and exchanging President’s Day pleasantries
Any pop culture, music, or non-sports topics discussed?
- President’s Day theme with historical presidential figures
- References to JFK assassination conspiracy theories
- Historical references mixing real events with absurdist comedy
3-paragraph summary:
This portion features a classic Gordo comedy bit built around President’s Day, with what appears to be impersonations of JFK and Thomas Jefferson. The JFK character delivers an absurdist monologue that starts with assassination imagery and quickly devolves into increasingly bizarre historical references, showcasing the show’s signature blend of historical knowledge and complete irreverence.
The bit cleverly transitions from pure absurdism to sports commentary when the JFK character applies assassination conspiracy language to current Mavericks management, stating he believes “Nico Harrison acted alone.” This leads to commentary about not trading generational talent Luka DonΔiΔ to the Lakers, demonstrating how The Musers seamlessly weave sports analysis into their comedy segments.
The segment concludes with the introduction of a Thomas Jefferson character, maintaining the presidential theme while keeping the tone light and celebratory for President’s Day. The interaction shows the hosts’ ability to create elaborate character-driven bits that somehow manage to incorporate legitimate sports takes within completely fictional scenarios.
π Final Hour Analysis
What segments appeared in this portion?
- A Gordo bit featuring deceased presidents in heaven/afterlife commentary at [00:02:32-00:04:05]
What sports topics were discussed in this portion?
- NBA All-Star game format changes mentioned at [00:02:53]
- Brief criticism of Kevin Hart’s involvement in NBA All-Star festivities at [00:02:56]
Were there any funny moments or memorable Gordo bits?
- Presidents in heaven bit at [00:02:32], featuring what appears to be Thomas Jefferson complaining about being in “lower heaven” due to rewriting the Bible and the Sally Hemings controversy
- Jefferson character expressing desire to “raise a militia, Virginia militia and take back the NBA All-Star game” and “make NBA great again” at [00:03:03-00:03:11]
- Reference to JFK also being present in the bit at [00:04:02]
How did the show wrap up?
- The show concluded with a President’s Day themed segment at [00:04:00]
- George noted that no other radio shows are getting presidential guests like JFK and Thomas Jefferson at [00:04:02]
- There were some technical audio issues toward the end with one of the character voices being barely audible at [00:03:40-00:03:43]
Any final notable quotes or moments?
- “Let’s make NBA great again” – Jefferson character at [00:03:11]
- “Hey, no other shows in America are getting JFK and TJ on” – George at [00:04:02]
Summary:
This final portion of The Musers was dominated by a creative Gordo bit featuring deceased presidents calling in from the afterlife on President’s Day. The segment primarily featured Thomas Jefferson complaining about his placement in “lower heaven” due to controversial historical actions, while also offering commentary on modern topics like the NBA All-Star game format.
The presidential characters provided both historical and contemporary commentary, with Jefferson expressing dissatisfaction with Kevin Hart’s comedy and the current state of the NBA All-Star festivities. The bit blended political satire with sports commentary in typical Gordo fashion, mixing absurdist humor with topical references.
The show wrapped up with some technical difficulties as the character voices became harder to hear, but the hosts maintained the comedic momentum through the end. George proudly noted that no other radio shows were featuring such unique presidential guests, emphasizing The Ticket’s distinctive creative approach to holiday-themed content and sports talk radio programming.
Analysis generated from archived transcripts. Hosts: Gordon Keith (Gordo), George Dunham, Craig Miller, Mike Rhyner, Donovan Lewis (Junior). Station: 1310 The Ticket, Dallas, TX.
