The Musers The Podcast

October 14, 2026 - The Football Friends pick through the Cowboys’ ugly loss to Tampa Bay, from Dak Prescott’s uncharacteristic misses to another round of defensive breakdowns. Can Mike Pettine help Christian Parker straighten things out? And has the Cowboys’ play-calling become too predictable? George brings the numbers, Bob makes the case for a team that asks too much of its quarterback, and both wonder what happened to the running game. Then it’s on to Green Bay for a Sunday night preview and a little therapy for Bob, whose Wisconsin roots make Packers-Cowboys week anything but enjoyable. A season at a crossroads, divided loyalties, and a peace offering involving the Brewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 14, 2026 - Gordon checks in from Hollywood as the Musers head to the movies. Craig, George, and Gordon share their favorite comedies and dramas, revisit their own brushes with movie stardom, and debate what makes a film stick with you. From Caddyshack and Life of Brian to Shawshank and No Country for Old Men—with George needing a little convincing—the conversation covers the magic of the theater, the actors they’ll watch in anything, and the movie memorabilia they’d love to own. Plus, why Idiocracy keeps getting better—and a little more uncomfortable—with age. Merch at themusers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 8, 2026: The Cowboys escape Houston with a 34–30 win, and George Dunham and Bob Sturm break down the Dak Prescott/CeeDee Lamb connection, Jake Ferguson’s must-have fourth-down catch, and the touchdown drive that brought Dallas back to 2–2. But there’s still plenty driving the Football Friends crazy: risky long field goals, shaky game management, and another Hail Mary scare. Plus, encouraging signs on defense, a potential role for DeMarvion Overshown, and a Thursday night date with Tampa Bay that has George wary and Bob calling for a winning streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 7, 2026 - Since they last talked about pets, there's been some updates for The Musers in this department. George remembers Gunner, and shares two unexpected encounters with dogs that brought comfort after his loss. Meanwhile, Junior has a new puppy—and a few brutally honest thoughts about whether his life is better for it. Add Gordon’s fiercely independent tortoise,and it’s a conversation about why we love our pets, how hard it is to say goodbye, and when we’re ready to do it all again. themusers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 1, 2026 - First-and-goal at the two. A chance to win. Somehow, another Cowboys heartbreak. Your Football Friends unpack Dallas’ 34–31 loss to Baltimore in Rio, from the squandered touchdown opportunity to the special-teams mistakes and defensive breakdown that handed the Ravens the finish. Bob makes his case for trusting Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens—and treating the offense like it has four downs to work with. Can Schotty get more aggressive? Plus, the bright spots buried beneath the frustration and a look ahead to Houston’s dangerous defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 30, 2026 - The Musers tackle a report on Gen Z’s changing sex lives, which means awkward dating memories, questionable survey answers, and several terms George wishes he’d never learned. Before that, listener emails reopen Junior’s conflicts with neighborhood kids, deliver another gift-card disaster, and prompt a look at how the three have kept their partnership together for 33 years. Plus, quitting vaping, the appeal of cigarettes, and Gordon’s unusual affection for the smell of a smoker’s car. themusers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 24, 2026 - A win, a record, and a trip to Brazil. The Football Friends break down the Cowboys’ 37–20 victory over Washington, Dak Prescott’s record-setting afternoon, and why his place in franchise history deserves some appreciation. Jub & Bob discuss the encouraging signs before looking ahead to Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and a physical Ravens test in Rio—plus why the NFL’s growing international schedule has them throwing flags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 23, 2026 - The Musers celebrate their “Diamond Jubilee” with a podcast edition of Craig’s Scattershooting. Designer soap sparks a surprisingly personal debate about shower habits, childhood memories bring back the terror of getting the wind knocked out of you, and gift cards come under scrutiny as cash with strings attached. Plus, a customer-service nightmare and the ultimate Dallas sports hypothetical... themusers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 17, 2026 - One game in, and the Cowboys are already testing everyone’s patience. Our Football Friends break down the 28–20 loss to the Giants, from familiar run-defense problems and blown coverages to Dak Prescott’s costly interception and George Pickens’ drops. How much patience does Christian Parker’s new defense deserve, and how much more should Dallas demand from its offense? Plus, a suddenly urgent matchup with Washington and a reminder that the season’s ship hasn’t sunk yet—but George is checking the bilge pump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 16, 2026 - A family outing to a North Texas game turns into a battle over seats. A night of live music ends in a parking-lot showdown. George has a couple of confrontations he can’t shake—and some questions about his own temper. Craig shares tales of cycling disputes, while Gordon explains his weird way of manging other driver's road rage with, “helpful information.” The Musers talk standing your ground, knowing when to walk away, and why losing control can bother you long after the argument ends. themusers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 10, 2026 - The wait is over. The Cowboys open the 2026 regular season Sunday night against the Giants, and our Football Friends break down what Dallas needs to do to avoid another season that feels over before September ends. They discuss the importance of a fast start, the impact of Tyler Smith’s injury, what John Harbaugh is building with the Giants, and the questions surrounding Jackson Dart and Cam Skattebo. Then it’s a look at the NFC East and the bigger picture for Dallas. George sticks with his Cowboys-to-the-Super-Bowl prediction, while Bob explains why an improved offense only needs the defense to become average for this team to make a serious jump. Plus, could the Cowboys use their newly created cap space for a significant in-season trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 9, 2026 - Gordo puts George and Craig through a series of moral dilemmas, but things really come apart when the discussion turns to conjoined twins Abby and Brittany; their marriage, tuition, salaries, driving, dating and the impossible logistics of having two minds attached to one life. Then, because apparently morality needed one more test, they debate whether a man should be allowed to fight a chimpanzee. themusers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 3, 2026 - The preseason is mercifully over, your Football Friends break down a Cowboys roster that looks deeper, tougher and far less concerned with protecting draft status. They examine the biggest cutdown surprises, the additions of Emari Demercado and Broderick Jones, and why Clayton Adams may be the key to making an already dangerous Dallas offense even better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 2, 2026 - After some lingering conspiracy business, The Musers turn to technology and stuff: addictive algorithms, social media’s growing pile of consequences, Reddit’s negativity spiral and Bill Gates’ warning that AI may be advancing faster than humanity can handle. Then it’s on to the Robot Olympics, where the machines can already outrun us, still can’t play soccer and may be preparing to inherit the Earth. themusers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 27, 2026The Cowboys’ preseason record may not mean a thing, but what’s happening inside these games just might. George and Bob break down Barham’s violent debut, Joe Milton’s push for the backup job, a crowded running back room and Shiyazh Pete’s unforgettable night in Arizona. Then they ask the dangerous question: Are they taking the cheese, or does this Cowboys team really feel different? themusers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 26, 2026 - The Musers tumble headfirst down the conspiracy rabbit hole. From JFK, the moon landing and a frozen NBA draft envelope, UFOs, Bigfoot, the Illuminati and "Birds Aren’t Real", they explore the theories they almost believe, the ones they absolutely don’t, and why we love thinking someone is hiding the real story. themusers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 20, 2026 - On Rowdy’s 30th birthday, George and Bob investigate the suspicious link between the Cowboys mascot and a 30-year Super Bowl drought. They also break down the encouraging preseason win in Seattle, Camden Brown’s roster push, the backup quarterback race, what Von Miller can still bring to Dallas, and the wild 1976 clash between Clint Longley and Roger Staubach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 19, 2026 - Moving can be an adventure, a trauma or somehow both. Gordon, George and Junior revisit the childhood relocations that uprooted their lives, the loneliness of being the new kid, and the friendships and careers that grew from changes they never wanted. They also consider how moving affected their own children, why Americans are staying put longer, and whether a painful move can still lead you exactly where you belong. Plus, a listener’s unforgettable Rolling Stones story, and one deeply uncomfortable hypothetical. themusers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 13, 2026 - Football is back, which means it’s time for Football Friends. George and Bob dig into Quinnen Williams’ new deal, the evolving Micah Parsons trade, and why the Cowboys defense is starting to look a little different. Plus, a trip back to Dak Prescott’s eye-opening 2016 preseason debut, the Romo/Dak Ring of Honor debate, and some truly painful numbers behind the Cowboys’ 30-year championship drought. Can Brian Schottenheimer finally change how this story ends? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 12, 2026 - The Musers look back on a lifetime of concerts, from their nervous first shows and camping out overnight for tickets to the best, worst and loudest performances they’ve ever seen. They also get into aging bands, stadium shows, ear damage, obnoxious crowds, four-hour Springsteen marathons and the strange line between seeing a “concert” and just seeing a “show.” themusers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices