The Musers — 2025-08-23
The Musers — 1310 The Ticket, Dallas | Saturday, August 23, 2025
📋 Segments This Day
- E-Brake
- Observation Deck
- Koko the Gorilla
- Observation Deck
- E-Brake
- Koko the Gorilla
🎙️ Early Show Analysis
Segments in this portion:
- E-Brake [00:00:00-05:44]: Featured Coco the sign language gorilla character calling in from “lower heaven” to discuss the Netflix Cowboys documentary
- Observation Deck [00:00:00-08:55]: Gordo’s segment focusing on animals, specifically discussing prison puppy programs and Ghislaine Maxwell being banned from participating
E-Brake segment:
The E-Brake featured Coco, the deceased sign language gorilla character calling from “lower heaven” (died in 2018). Coco discussed watching the Netflix Cowboys documentary “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,” worried about whether the 1992 Cowboys would win the Super Bowl, told jokes with limited vocabulary, and made increasingly inappropriate comments about visiting George in his dreams.
Sports topics discussed:
- Cowboys: Extended discussion of the Netflix documentary “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” focusing on the 1992 season [00:00:04, 00:01:21]
- Texas A&M: Brief mention that Ghislaine Maxwell could theoretically attend an A&M game from her minimum security prison in Bryan, Texas [00:02:37]
Funny moments, Gordo bits, or memorable quotes:
- Coco’s limited vocabulary leading to phrases like “breathed stop” for died and “notebook paper made of kitten” for flattened [00:00:54, 00:03:26]
- Coco claiming to have “Telecaster” in vocabulary but not “five” [00:02:55]
- Coco’s awkward joke delivery: “How many therapist does take to change bulb that is light?” [00:04:24]
- The increasingly uncomfortable ending with Coco saying “George make love to Coco” [00:05:24]
- Discussion of whether George would do solitary confinement for $1 million, with debates about porta potty-sized cells [00:06:03]
Recurring bits, characters, or inside jokes referenced:
- Coco the sign language gorilla: Long-running Ticket character who “calls in” from the afterlife with limited vocabulary
- Gordo’s Observation Deck: Regular segment focusing on unusual news stories, this time animal-themed
- References to “side head receptors” instead of ears, typical of Coco’s odd phrasing [00:04:11]
Summary:
This portion of The Musers opened with their signature E-Brake segment featuring the recurring character Coco, the deceased sign language gorilla calling from “lower heaven.” The bit centered around Coco’s interest in the Netflix Cowboys documentary “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,” with the character’s trademark limited vocabulary creating humorous misunderstandings and awkward phrasing. The segment took typical Ticket turns toward the absurd, with Coco discussing forming a band with Ozzy Osbourne and making increasingly inappropriate comments about George, culminating in the hosts cutting off the “connection.”
The show then transitioned to Gordo’s Observation Deck, which focused on animal-related stories. The main topic was a prison puppy program that allows inmates to interact with dogs for therapeutic purposes, specifically highlighting that Ghislaine Maxwell has been banned from participating due to the nature of her crimes involving minors. Gordo noted that Maxwell is currently housed at a minimum security facility in Bryan, Texas, alongside other high-profile female inmates like Elizabeth Holmes and a Real Housewives cast member.
The segment evolved into a hypothetical discussion about whether the hosts would accept money to spend time in various prison conditions, ranging from $40,000 for a month in minimum security to $1 million for a week in solitary confinement. The conversation became detailed and somewhat dark as they debated the actual conditions of solitary confinement, including cell sizes that might be as small as a porta potty, with none of the hosts ultimately willing to accept the challenge despite the financial incentives.
⏰ Mid-Show Analysis
Segments that appeared in this portion:
Koko the Gorilla [8:43 AM]: Gordo does a character bit as Koko, the famous sign language gorilla, calling in from “lower heaven” (since she died in 2018). Koko discusses watching the Netflix documentary “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” about the 1992 Cowboys, tells jokes with limited vocabulary, mentions wanting to start a band with Ozzy Osbourne in the afterlife, and makes increasingly inappropriate comments toward George.
Observation Deck [multiple timestamps]: Gordo’s regular segment focusing on animal-related stories, including a discussion about prisoners playing with therapy puppies and a story about a pigeon intercepted at the Pakistan border carrying a bomb threat.
Observation Deck segment details:
- Prisoner puppy program: Discussion of Ghislaine Maxwell being banned from a prison puppy therapy program due to the nature of her crimes involving minors
- High-profile inmates: Maxwell is housed in Bryan, Texas at minimum security prison alongside Elizabeth Holmes (Theranos founder) and Jen Shaw (Real Housewives of Salt Lake City)
- Prison conditions: Discussion of minimum vs. maximum security facilities, with some having no fences
- Pigeon bomb threat: Story about intercepted carrier pigeon with threatening message about Kashmir and train station bombing
- Historical pigeon use: Debate about whether carrier pigeons were actually used effectively in warfare
Notable debates or host disagreements:
- Prison money challenge [9:05-9:33 AM]: Gordo tries to get George to agree to do prison time for money – George refuses $40K for one month minimum security, wants $1 million, also refuses $40K for one week maximum security and $40 million wouldn’t get him to do it, but eventually agrees he’d do one week solitary confinement for $1 million
- Carrier pigeons [10:14-11:16 AM]: Discussion about whether carrier pigeons were really used in war, with skepticism about their practical effectiveness
Funny moments, Gordo bits, or memorable one-liners:
- Koko’s limited vocabulary: “2025” becomes “two zero two half ten” because “Coco have no word for number five”
- Koko’s jokes: Tells therapist lightbulb joke and hipster joke with gorilla vocabulary limitations
- Jimmy Jones callback: Reference to former Cowboys player who ended every sentence with “and stuff” – George catches himself doing the same thing at [9:23 AM]
- Koko’s inappropriate ending: Segment ends abruptly when Koko makes suggestive comments about visiting George in dreams
Pop culture, music, or non-sports topics discussed:
- Netflix documentary: “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” about 1992 Cowboys season
- Celebrity inmates: Ghislaine Maxwell, Elizabeth Holmes, Jen Shaw all housed in same Texas prison
- Real Housewives: Brief mention of Salt Lake City cast member Jen Shaw’s legal troubles
- Koko the gorilla: The famous sign language gorilla who died in 2018, her pet kitten that was killed by a car
Summary:
This portion of The Musers opens with Gordo’s elaborate character bit as Koko the gorilla calling from the afterlife to discuss the Netflix Cowboys documentary. The bit showcases Gordo’s absurdist comedy style, with Koko’s limited vocabulary creating humorous phrasings and the character becoming increasingly inappropriate toward George before being cut off.
The Observation Deck segment takes an animal theme, covering both the story of Ghislaine Maxwell being banned from prison puppy therapy programs and a bizarre tale of a pigeon intercepted carrying bomb threats. The discussion reveals that several high-profile female inmates are housed together at a minimum-security facility in Bryan, Texas, leading to speculation about prison conditions and security.
The segment concludes with the hosts debating hypothetical prison scenarios for money, with George ultimately agreeing he’d do a week in solitary confinement for $1 million. Throughout, there are callbacks to previous show bits, including a running joke about former Cowboys player Jimmy Jones ending sentences with “and stuff,” which George catches himself doing. The show maintains its characteristic blend of sports talk, absurd comedy, and tangential discussions that have made The Ticket’s format distinctive.
🏁 Final Hour Analysis
Segments in this portion
E-Brake (timestamp begins around 06:37): The hosts continue discussing prison conditions, specifically debating the size of solitary confinement cells and comparing them to porta-potties. The segment transitions to a story about a pigeon captured on the Pakistan border carrying bomb threats, leading to discussion about carrier pigeons in warfare.
Koko the Gorilla (begins at 00:00 of second segment): A comedic bit featuring Gordo voicing Koko, the deceased sign language gorilla calling from “lower heaven” to discuss the Netflix Cowboys documentary “America’s Team.”
Sports topics discussed in this portion
- Discussion of the Netflix documentary “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” about the 1992 Dallas Cowboys
- Brief mention of former Cowboys defensive tackle Jimmy Jones and his speech pattern of ending sentences with “and stuff”
Funny moments or memorable Gordo bits
- Koko the Gorilla bit: Gordo voices the deceased gorilla with limited vocabulary calling from “lower heaven,” including:
- Koko saying she has “no word for number five” but somehow knows “Telecaster”
- Description of her kitten being flattened by a Camaro, making it look like “notebook paper made of kitten”
- Koko telling bad jokes about therapists and hipsters changing light bulbs
- Wanting to form a band with Ozzy Osbourne and wear Hawaiian shirts like “middle age cover band guys”
- The bit ending inappropriately with romantic suggestions toward George
How the show wrapped up
The show concludes with the end of the Koko bit, with George cutting off the increasingly inappropriate gorilla character. The hosts wrap up the segment with Gordo commenting that Koko has “tenuous” in her vocabulary despite her supposed limitations.
Notable quotes or moments
- Koko describing her death: “2018 was Earth trip around sun when Coco breathed stop”
- Creative vocabulary workaround: “cowboy picture show sequence on Netflix” (referring to the documentary)
- George’s deadpan response to Koko’s jokes: “I’ll give you a half credit on that”
This final portion showcases classic Musers content, blending absurdist comedy with sports talk. The Koko bit demonstrates Gordo’s talent for character work and creative wordplay, using the gorilla’s limited vocabulary as a comedic device while discussing current Cowboys content. The earlier prison discussion shows the show’s tendency to go off on tangential conversations that somehow circle back to relatable topics. The wrap-up maintains the show’s informal, conversational tone that has made it a Dallas radio staple.
The Netflix Cowboys documentary clearly made a significant impression on the hosts throughout the week, serving as both serious sports content and fodder for comedy bits. The juxtaposition of discussing actual Cowboys history through the lens of a deceased gorilla character perfectly encapsulates the show’s unique blend of sports talk and entertainment.
Analysis generated from archived transcripts. Hosts: Gordon Keith (Gordo), George Dunham, Craig Miller, Mike Rhyner, Donovan Lewis (Junior). Station: 1310 The Ticket, Dallas, TX.
