The Musers — 2025-03-07
The Musers — 1310 The Ticket, Dallas | Friday, March 7, 2025
📋 Segments This Day
- Elmer Wayne
- Grizzy
- The Perot Museum
🎙️ Early Show Analysis
Segments in this portion
Elmer Wayne [00:00:00-00:05:40]: A phone call segment featuring a recurring character “Elmer Wayne” who claims to be George’s cousin from Van Zandt County. The character tells increasingly outrageous stories about their supposed shared childhood, his incestuous family relationships, and ends by asking George to donate his scrotum after his was allegedly bitten off by a hog.
Grizzy [00:00:00-00:02:00]: An interview segment with Donald “Grizzy” Griswold, a former college roommate of the hosts from North Texas, discussing his new independent documentary film “Abundant” which is premiering at the Texas Theatre.
Phone callers
Elmer Wayne from Van Zandt County [00:00:14]: A recurring character caller who claims to be George’s cousin and tells elaborate fictional stories about their supposed shared past, including inappropriate childhood activities, his marriage to his cousin/aunt/step-grandmother Ellie May, stealing cars for a living, and having 12-14 children with genetic problems. The call culminates with him asking George to donate his scrotum.
Guests or interviews
Donald “Grizzy” Griswold [00:00:52]: Former college roommate and teammate of the hosts from North Texas who is in-studio to discuss his new independent documentary “Abundant.” The film is premiering at the Texas Theatre on Saturday at 7 PM, with George moderating a Q&A. Tickets available at AbundantMovie.com.
Funny moments, Gordo bits, or memorable quotes
- Elmer Wayne’s description of his wife as “my first cousin as well as my aunt and my step-grandmother” and that “she wears a lot of hats in this family” [00:01:45-00:01:54]
- The explanation that they couldn’t legally marry because “our blood tests came back almost identical” [00:01:40-00:01:43]
- Elmer Wayne claiming he has to “steal cars for nine hours a day just to scrape together enough money to put food on the table and keep my kids dewormed” [00:02:58-00:03:06]
- The graphic story about his scrotum being “bitten off by one of my hogs when I tried that peanut butter trick on her” and chasing the hog “for about a quarter mile down the road as she was shaking my ball sack in her mouth like a rope toy” [00:04:32-00:04:46]
Recurring bits, characters, or inside jokes referenced
- Elmer Wayne is clearly a recurring character who has called before, as evidenced by his familiarity with George and references to previous conversations
- References to the hosts’ college days at North Texas, including their intramural football team “the Maulers” (or possibly “the Hoopers”) that went 3-4 [00:01:04-00:01:22]
- Mention of specific teammates and opponents from their college intramural days, including a player nicknamed “Juicy Fruit” [00:01:24-00:01:27]
Summary
This portion of The Musers opens with a classic phone call segment featuring Elmer Wayne, one of the show’s most outrageous recurring characters. Calling from Van Zandt County and claiming to be George’s cousin, Elmer Wayne spins increasingly absurd tales about their supposed shared past, including inappropriate childhood games and his current life married to a woman who is simultaneously his cousin, aunt, and step-grandmother. The character embodies every rural stereotype imaginable, from incestuous relationships to criminal activity to living in squalor with numerous children who have genetic defects.
The comedy escalates as Elmer Wayne describes his work stealing cars and his living situation with 12-14 kids who are “non-verbal” and already have criminal records. The segment reaches its peak absurdity when he asks George to donate his scrotum after claiming his own was bitten off by a hog during an inappropriate encounter. Throughout the call, George maintains his role as the straight man, repeatedly denying any family connection while the other hosts laugh at the increasingly ridiculous scenarios.
The show then transitions to a more sincere segment featuring Donald “Grizzy” Griswold, a legitimate former college roommate of the hosts from their North Texas days. This interview promotes his new independent documentary “Abundant,” which is premiering at the Texas Theatre with George moderating a Q&A session. The segment serves as a real contrast to the fictional comedy of Elmer Wayne, showcasing the show’s ability to blend outrageous humor with genuine support for friends and colleagues.
⏰ Mid-Show Analysis
Segments
Grizzy (00:02:02-00:12:56): Interview with Donald “Grizzy” Griswold discussing his documentary film “Abundant” about kidney donation and altruism. The segment covers the film’s production, its focus on non-directed kidney donors, and upcoming screenings.
Pop Culture, Music, or Non-Sports Topics Discussed
- Documentary filmmaking and production process, including working with South Coast Media in Houston and filming at the Majestic Theatre
- Kidney donation crisis in America (half million people on dialysis)
- Mathematical algorithms used in kidney exchange programs, explained by Nobel Prize winner Al Roth
- Hollywood premiere at the Directors Guild of America
- Crowdfunding for independent film production
- Upcoming screening at Texas Theatre on Saturday night
- Website resources: Kidney4Kelly.com and AbundantMovie.com
Summary
This segment of The Musers featured an in-depth interview with longtime friend Donald “Grizzy” Griswold about his documentary film “Abundant,” which explores kidney donation through the stories of altruistic donors who give kidneys to complete strangers. The conversation covered the technical aspects of filmmaking, including the creative decision to use staged storytelling at the Majestic Theatre and the collaboration with Houston-based South Coast Media for high production values.
The discussion delved into the serious health crisis surrounding kidney disease, with half a million Americans currently on dialysis. Grizzy explained how the film incorporates mathematical concepts from Nobel Prize-winning economist Al Roth, who developed algorithms for kidney exchange programs that create chains of donations. The hosts were particularly struck by the mathematical complexity and the fact that donors consistently report they would donate again if they could.
The segment concluded with practical information about how listeners could help, referencing a previous story about Kelly who needs a kidney donation, and promoting an upcoming screening at the Texas Theatre. Throughout the interview, there was a genuine sense of admiration from the hosts for both the filmmaking achievement and the altruistic subject matter, with George noting that he had contributed to the film’s crowdfunding campaign.
🏁 Final Hour Analysis
Segments
The Perot Museum [00:00:00-00:10:26] – One of the hosts shares his experience taking his three-year-old daughter to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science after getting a recommendation from Gen X Davey. He describes various interactive exhibits including a topographical sandbox, avatar creation station, robot driving simulator, and earthquake experience. The visit was much more successful than expected, lasting 2-3 hours.
Funny Moments or Memorable Gordo Bits
- [00:05:22] Discussion about the facial recognition avatar exhibit being “disturbing” and “sent directly to China” to track growth over time
- [00:05:31] “My daughter now definitely has a Chinese file on her”
- [00:08:18] Gordo claiming he uses family bathrooms by himself and would tell anyone who questioned him “I’m planning on having a family”
- [00:08:33-00:09:13] Extended bathroom comedy bit about someone “bombing” the museum bathroom, waiting for “nuclear fallout” to clear, and the stall being “a little Chernobyl-y”
- [00:09:24-00:09:33] The daughter pointing at urinals saying “this is where boys go” and nearly touching one
How the Show Wrapped Up
[00:10:12-00:10:26] The host concluded by giving the Perot Museum a “thumbs up” recommendation for kids of any age, noting he’s discovering many “gems” in Dallas through these father-daughter field trips.
Final Notable Quotes
- [00:08:21] “If anyone stops me and says, well, I’m planning on having a family”
- [00:09:12] “It was a little Chernobyl-y”
- [00:10:22] “I’m discovering on these field trips so many of the gems that we have in this town”
Summary
This final portion of The Musers focused entirely on one host’s positive experience taking his three-year-old daughter to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas. After receiving a recommendation from Gen X Davey, he was pleasantly surprised by how much his daughter enjoyed the interactive exhibits, particularly a color-changing topographical sandbox and avatar creation station using facial recognition technology.
The visit turned into a successful 2-3 hour outing, much longer than the expected 30 minutes based on his daughter’s initial reaction to the children’s section. The hosts discussed various exhibits including robot simulators, earthquake experiences, and dancing displays, with some humorous commentary about the surveillance implications of facial recognition technology.
The segment took a comedic turn when describing an awkward bathroom situation involving someone who had “bombed” the men’s room, leading to jokes about nuclear fallout and Chernobyl. The discussion also touched on the general challenges fathers face when taking daughters to public restrooms. The host concluded with a strong recommendation for the museum, noting how these father-daughter outings are helping him discover Dallas’s hidden gems.
Analysis generated from archived transcripts. Hosts: Gordon Keith (Gordo), George Dunham, Craig Miller, Mike Rhyner, Donovan Lewis (Junior). Station: 1310 The Ticket, Dallas, TX.
