The Musers — 2025-07-23
The Musers — 1310 The Ticket, Dallas | Wednesday, July 23, 2025
📋 Segments This Day
- Observation Deck
- Saahdiq Charles
- Skinlonnen Bros
- Craigcation Talk
- Observation Deck
🎙️ Early Show Analysis
Segments in this portion:
- Observation Deck [00:00:00] – Gordo’s segment discussing the death of Ozzy Osbourne, his final performance, and cultural impact
- Saahdiq Charles Interview [00:00:00] – Gordo’s interview with Cowboys player Saahdiq Charles at training camp
Sports topics discussed:
- Cowboys: Training camp coverage with player interviews; discussion of Cowboys franchise value ($14-15 billion estimate)
- Cowboys training camp practice attendance by the hosts at [00:00:00]
- Interview with offensive lineman Saahdiq Charles (#77) covering camp experience and various topics
Funny moments, Gordo bits, or memorable quotes:
- Gordo’s absurdist interview style with Saahdiq Charles, asking random questions like “what’s the capital of California?” and “what’s the main ingredient in chicken?” [Saahdiq Charles segment]
- Technical difficulties with audio equipment during Ozzy segment: “Oh, poop. Oh, poop. Just poop” [00:03:08-00:03:11]
- Saahdiq Charles thinking “Ozzy McGuire” when asked about Ozzy’s death, showing he didn’t know Ozzy Osbourne [00:04:25-00:04:35]
- Gordo asking deliberately confusing questions like “How much level of non-interest doesn’t the fans always have when you’re looking at campaigns?” [00:06:22-00:07:08]
- Discussion of Ozzy’s $220 million net worth with hosts’ guesses ranging from $60-250 million [00:08:48-00:09:04]
Recurring bits, characters, or inside jokes referenced:
- Reference to “Catman” as the station’s resident heavy metal expert who would be devastated by Ozzy’s death [00:00:19-00:00:32]
- “Muse in the years” segment teased for later discussing celebrity deaths [00:11:16-00:11:23]
- Discussion of celebrity death “trifecta” mentioning Malcolm Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne as unexpected pairing [00:11:23-00:11:35]
This portion of The Musers showcased classic Gordo content with his signature “Observation Deck” segment focusing on Ozzy Osbourne’s death and final performance. The discussion covered Ozzy’s cultural impact, his surprising $220 million net worth, and whether 90% of people aged 15-90 would recognize his name. The segment featured typical Musers banter about the musician’s legacy and the creepy AI-generated tribute videos.
The Cowboys training camp interview with Saahdiq Charles demonstrated Gordo’s absurdist interview style, mixing legitimate football questions with completely random topics like global warming, California geography, and celebrity deaths. Charles proved to be a good sport, though clearly confused by some of Gordo’s more bizarre questions, particularly the deliberately nonsensical final question about “levels of non-interest.”
The show maintained its blend of sports coverage and comedy, with the hosts demonstrating their knowledge of both current events and pop culture while providing entertaining content for their audience. The technical difficulties and casual banter between segments showed the authentic, unpolished charm that characterizes The Ticket’s approach to radio.
⏰ Mid-Show Analysis
What segments appeared in this portion?
Saahdiq Charles (00:07:21-00:08:24): Brief conclusion of an interview with Cowboys player Saahdiq Charles, with discussion about his physical size (6’4″, 320 lbs) and upcoming 26th birthday. The interviewer had technical difficulties with iPhone quality.
Skinlonnen Bros (00:00:00-00:07:14): Comedy segment featuring fictional retired NFL brothers Nick and Rick Skinlonnen (deep snapper and punter respectively) promoting their struggling podcast “Megan’s Team” about the Cowboys from Meghan Markle’s perspective, and their upcoming NFL Network show “How Bad Do You Punt It?”
Craigcation Talk (00:00:00-00:07:39+): Craig Miller sharing stories from his Santa Fe vacation, including team dinner details and celebrity encounters at local coffee shops and restaurants.
Sports topics discussed
- Cowboys Training Camp coverage from California
- Discussion of Micah Parsons’ contract extension status
- NFC East division dynamics (through the comedy bit about Meghan Markle being an Eagles fan)
Funny moments, Gordo bits, or memorable one-liners
- (00:08:02) Gordo joking that Saahdiq Charles “took a knee” during the interview because it was so exhausting
- The entire Skinlonnen Bros segment featuring absurd details like:
- (00:01:43) Their podcast “Megan’s Team” combining Royal Family obsession with Eagles fandom
- (00:02:35) Refusing to endorse “penis pills and marijuana gummies” because “our mommy would be upset”
- (00:02:52) Getting “over a dozen downloads per episode”
- (00:03:19) Their NFL Network show “How Bad Do You Punt It?” traveling the country to test random people’s punting abilities
- (00:05:25) Brad Sham allegedly calling them “Tweedledee and Tweedledum” at a press conference
- (00:06:12) Confusion over whether Micah Parsons’ name is “Michael” or “Micah”
Pop culture, music, or non-sports topics discussed
- (00:07:27) Welcome Back Kotter and The Cosby Show references during the Saahdiq Charles interview
- Discussion of New Mexico’s film industry and tax incentives for Hollywood productions
- (00:04:55) References to Breaking Bad and the Alec Baldwin Rust incident
- Celebrity encounters including actors from The Righteous Gemstones, Reservation Dogs, Westworld, and Dark Winds
- (00:04:05) Craig’s daughter pointing at a man in a coffee shop saying “look, it’s Jesus”
- Details about The Ticket team dinner in California, including large lemon trees and Killer’s non-sequitur about cherry tomatoes
Summary
This portion of The Musers begins with the tail end of an interview with Cowboys player Saahdiq Charles, followed by an elaborate comedy segment featuring the fictional Skinlonnen Brothers – retired NFL specialists promoting their absurdly niche podcast about the Cowboys from Meghan Markle’s perspective and their upcoming punting challenge show. The bit includes running gags about their lack of success, family dynamics, and conflicts with local media.
The show transitions into Craig Miller’s vacation stories from Santa Fe, where The Ticket team is covering Cowboys Training Camp. Craig shares amusing anecdotes about their team dinner, including George’s fascination with massive lemon trees and a nonsensical conversation with colleague Killer about gardening. He also describes a pleasant evening walk with Bob Sturm along the California beach.
Craig’s “Craigcation Talk” segment focuses on celebrity encounters during his New Mexico vacation, including spotting various actors from shows like The Righteous Gemstones and Reservation Dogs at local coffee shops and gyms. The segment builds anticipation for bigger celebrity encounters he promises to reveal, while also sharing a humorous moment when his young daughter loudly identified a bearded man as Jesus in a crowded coffee shop. The discussion touches on New Mexico’s growing film industry and its appeal to Hollywood productions seeking tax incentives.
🏁 Final Hour Analysis
Segments in this portion:
- Craigcation Talk [00:07:42-00:14:33]: Craig shares his celebrity encounters from vacation, meeting Ali MacGraw and Tommy Lee Jones at the same restaurant 10 days apart
- Observation Deck [00:00:00-00:12:25]: Gordo recounts Jerry Jones’ training camp press conference where he asked Jerry about cartoons and fake Jerry impressions
Sports topics discussed:
- Jerry Jones’ annual training camp press conference and state-of-the-team address
- Mike Ducie pressing Jerry to fire himself as general manager [00:02:55]
- Cowboys training camp coverage and media dynamics
- Jerry’s appearance on the TV show “Landman” being discussed by reporters
Funny moments or memorable Gordo bits:
- Gordo asks Jerry Jones about cartoons [00:04:42]: Gordo’s awkward first question about Jerry appearing as a cartoon character, with Jerry asking if it was “risqué”
- Fake Jerry conversation [00:05:32]: Jerry’s enthusiastic response about being “very aware” of Gordo’s fake Jerry impression, praising the comedy about “Jerry Jr.”
- Brad Sham’s passive-aggressive response [00:06:14]: Brad sarcastically saying “I’m not sure it’s even appropriate to ask a football question anymore” after Gordo’s entertainment questions
- Craig’s daughter snubbing Tommy Lee Jones [00:13:26]: Craig’s 3-year-old refusing to shake hands with the Oscar winner, with Jones’ son joking “you’re just another old man to her”
How the show wrapped up:
The show concluded with discussion of Jerry Jones’ thick skin regarding criticism over 32 years, and Gordo choosing to give Brad Sham the benefit of the doubt about his comments. They promoted their podcast “The Musers, The Podcast” episode 5, a training camp edition dropping the next day on Apple, Spotify and other platforms.
Final notable quotes:
- Jerry Jones: “I’m very aware of it, yes sir, and for years did some of the best acting, especially when I think they did things in there about Jerry Jr.” [00:05:35]
- Tommy Lee Jones’ response to no photos: “I’m not allowed to do that” (his polite way of declining) [00:14:02]
- Gordo’s self-reflection: “I’m a man on this earth too. Same as Jerry Jones up there. I have rights. I’m going to ask a question.” [00:11:46]
Summary:
This final portion showcased two distinct segments that highlighted the show’s blend of personal storytelling and sports commentary. Craig’s “Craigcation Talk” provided entertaining celebrity encounter stories, featuring his family’s meetings with Hollywood legends Ali MacGraw and Tommy Lee Jones at a restaurant during vacation. The Tommy Lee Jones story was particularly amusing, with Craig’s young daughter refusing to acknowledge the Oscar winner.
The “Observation Deck” segment proved to be the highlight, as Gordo recounted his experience at Jerry Jones’ training camp press conference. His decision to ask Jerry about cartoon appearances and the fake Jerry impressions created a memorable moment of levity during what’s typically a serious football event. Jerry’s enthusiastic and positive response about being aware of Gordo’s impersonations showed the Cowboys owner’s good humor and thick skin regarding media coverage.
The aftermath of Gordo’s questions, particularly Brad Sham’s passive-aggressive response about asking football questions, provided additional drama and insight into media dynamics. The hosts reflected on Jerry Jones’ resilience after decades of criticism, his entertainment-focused approach to football, and his remarkable longevity at age 83. The segment concluded with the hosts promoting their podcast while acknowledging Jerry’s significant impact on both the Cowboys and their radio station over the years.
Analysis generated from archived transcripts. Hosts: Gordon Keith (Gordo), George Dunham, Craig Miller, Mike Rhyner, Donovan Lewis (Junior). Station: 1310 The Ticket, Dallas, TX.
