The Musers The Podcast

February 26, 2026: The offseason is anything but quiet. Your Football Friends break down the arrival of Christian Parker and what his modern, top-down defensive philosophy could mean for a unit that gave up far too many explosive plays. He won the press conference. Now comes the hard part. The guys discuss re-signing Javonte Williams, the value of “dogs” in the backfield, and whether Dallas needs more speed behind him. Then it’s free agency talk: could Nakobe Dean be the right fit next to DeMarvion Overshown? Draft season ramps up with analyst Dominic Robinson joining to evaluate picks 12 and 20. Stay put or trade back? Is safety finally a premium position? And can the Cowboys land two immediate defensive starters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 25, 2026 - Birth Order Craig the firstborn.Gordo the middle child.George the baby of five. They break down the stereotypes, argue about whether any of it is real, and reluctantly admit how much of it fits. Responsibility versus chaos. Perfectionism versus freelancing. Pacifiers were boiled for the first kid and wiped off on a sleeve for the third. Along the way: imaginary basketball teammates and dogs, driveway parenting mistakes, sibling rivalries, inheritance theory, and whether the Brady Bunch could have survived an internal dating scandal. As usual, it ends somewhere no one expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 19, 2026 - Are the Cowboys actually cap-strapped… or is that just accounting theater? This week on Football Friends, George and Bob zoom out and ask the question that should drive every decision in 2026 and beyond: What is the window? With Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and a core in their primes, the reality may be a two-to-three-year push — not a slow rebuild. That shifts everything. Do you draft younger “developing” players… or guys ready to contribute by Week 3? Do you trade picks for a veteran like Maxx Crosby? Is George Pickens a no-brainer long-term deal? And what does “busting the budget” actually mean when the Cowboys can create more than $100 million in space with a few restructures? Bob breaks down how the cap really works. George lays out his offseason priority list. Together, they debate whether Dallas is positioned to make an aggressive move, or if they’ll once again play it cautious. If the window is now, the decisions better reflect it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 18, 2026 - Mark Cuban once offered Gordon a six figure payday to legally change his name to “Dallas Maverick.” One year. Simple. He said no. Why? Integrity? Pride? Philosophy? Or just stubbornness? That story becomes the launchpad for a bigger question: are people inherently good, inherently bad, or just very skilled at rationalizing whatever they were already going to do? From there, the Musers spiral into the ethics of terminal diagnoses and crime rates, the honor system and surveillance cameras, religion as guardrail, grocery store morality, Sophie’s Choice, the trolley problem, and whether most of our “good” behavior is just enlightened self-interest. Somewhere along the way, goats enter the chat. What starts as a name change anecdote turns into a surprisingly thoughtful, frequently ridiculous exploration of human nature. Are we neutral until tempted? Do laws make us good? Would we still behave if no one was watching? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 12, 2026 - The NFL season is over, and the offseason reality is setting in. George and Bob break down the Seahawks’ Super Bowl win and what it says about team building in today’s NFL. Is balance better than star power? What does Seattle’s model reveal about the Cowboys’ roster construction? And how many teams have lapped Dallas since Super Bowl XXX? They revisit DeMarcus Lawrence’s blunt exit comments and ask the uncomfortable question: when a longtime insider says it’ll never work here, should we listen? From franchise tags and George Pickens to draft strategy, cap math, and whether Dallas should double down on offense, the guys map out the most important decisions ahead. Plus, a reflection on Roger Staubach’s legacy, why belief still matters, and a tribute to legendary Cowboys superfan Miss Price. The offseason has begun. The questions aren’t getting any easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 11, 2026 - Why does the death of someone we’ve never met sometimes hit harder than the loss of people we actually knew? This week, the Musers wrestle with the strange, emotional power of celebrity death. From actors and musicians to athletes and comedians, they explore why certain losses feel personal, how art and performance weave themselves into our own life stories, and why the passing of a public figure can feel like losing a piece of ourselves. The conversation ranges from NFL Films and childhood heroes to John Prine, Norm Macdonald, Anthony Bourdain, and the people whose work shaped who we were at different stages of life. Along the way, they confront mortality, memory, grief, and the uneasy truth and business of their own pending demise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 5, 2026 - From Radio Row at Super Bowl 60 in San Francisco, George Dunham and Bob Sturm reconnect for a Cowboys edition of The Musers Podcast. Being on site sparks reflection on what the Super Bowl still represents to Cowboys fans and how strange it feels that Dallas has been absent for so long. The conversation explores the Cowboys’ 30-year wilderness through probability, perspective, and hard-earned fandom, including why the NFL’s built-in randomness keeps the door open even when history says otherwise. Somewhere in the middle, George shares a thought he has not voiced publicly before, one that reframes how soon “someday” might actually be. They also take a deeper look at DeMarcus Lawrence, his exit from Dallas, and why his value was never captured by sack totals alone. Using years of “splash plays” data, Bob explains why Lawrence was one of the Cowboys’ most impactful defenders and why his legacy deserves a second look. The episode closes with Super Bowl 60 talk, touching on the Seahawks–Patriots matchup, Sam Darnold’s winding career arc, and a broader reflection on how failure, development, and patience shape NFL careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 4, 2026 - From their first Super Bowls in the early 90s to how the weeklong circus has evolved, Craig, George, and Gordon take listeners behind the scenes of media day, Radio Row, press conferences, halftime shows, and legendary media parties. Along the way, they share stories involving Michael Jackson, Prince, Paul McCartney, U2, Jesse Jackson, Dick Vermeil, Terry Bradshaw, and more, including moments that went sideways in ways only the Musers could manage. They also examine how Super Bowl week has changed over time, why the magic feels different now, and what it still means to walk into a media center surrounded by banners from every Super Bowl they watched as kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 30, 2026 - The Cowboys made one of the most uncharacteristic hires in recent memory by turning their defense over to 34 year old Christian Parker. On this episode, your Football Friends - George Dunham and Bob Sturm - dig into why this move matters, what it says about Brian Schottenheimer’s influence, and why it represents a real break from decades of Cowboys defensive thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 28, 2026 - Craig, George and Gordon take a thoughtful, occasionally awkward, and genuinely sincere look at women. From growing up confused, intimidated, and fascinated, to adulthood realizations about communication, expectations, beauty standards, and emotional labor, this is a wide ranging conversation rooted in respect and lived experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 22, 2026: Your Football Friends go back to January 18, 1976 and Super Bowl X. Cowboys vs Steelers at the Orange Bowl. George Dunham and Bob Sturm have both recently rewatched the full CBS broadcast and relive the entire 1975 season arc, from the Hail Mary in Minnesota to the showdown with the Steel Curtain. What follows is an autopsy of one of the most important and painful games in Cowboys history. They dig into Lynn Swann’s masterpiece, Terry Bradshaw’s defining throw, Tom Landry’s conservatism, Jack Lambert’s fury, Cliff Harris’s taunt, and the razor thin moments that swung the game. Along the way, they reflect on childhood sports heartbreak, how football was played and presented in the 1970s, and how a single afternoon can shape legacies forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 21, 2026: This week, The Musers embrace life’s most uncomfortable moments. From Jr High humiliation and youth sports trauma to professional on air disasters and legendary dorm room pranks, George, Craig, and Gordon trade stories about embarrassment that still sting decades later. Along the way, they revisit parenting debates around cell phones, relive freshman year stupidity, and yes, spend a surprising amount of time on flatulence and its lasting social consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 15, 2026: Another Cowboys season ends without a playoff run, so George and Bob do what they always do: try to make sense of it. They dig into the aftermath of the season, including the firing of the defensive coordinator, Jerry Jones’ end-of-year comments, and why Dak Prescott’s post-season quotes struck a nerve. The conversation turns to roster construction in today’s NFL, whether it’s smarter to build around an elite quarterback or an elite defense, and what recent playoff teams tell us about how close or far away the Cowboys really are. There’s also a look at Hard Knocks in-season, what it reveals about coaching, leadership, and the human side of the league. The episode wraps with thoughts from a wild playoff weekend and a preview of something special next week: a full revisit of Super Bowl X and the 1975 Cowboys, fifty years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 14, 2026 - This episode is about parenthood. Craig talks about becoming a "later-in-life" dad at 55 and why it changed how he thinks about time, patience, and what really matters. George reflects on raising kids at a very young age, and while still figuring life out himself. Gordo looks at how perspective shifts when you step back and see the whole arc. They get into starting young versus starting late, fear versus readiness, discipline, phones, freedom, and the parts of parenting no one ever feels fully prepared for. There are no answers here, just three different paths through the same lifelong journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 8, 2025 - The Cowboys' season ends with another letdown, and George Dunham and Bob Sturm try to make sense of what went wrong. They break down the Giants finale, Dak’s usage, Brian Schottenheimer’s authority, and the firing of Matt Eberflus, plus what it really takes to fix the league’s worst defense. The conversation expands to coaching power, organizational culture, Jerry Jones’ influence, and whether meaningful change is even possible. The episode wraps with a look back at the 1975 NFC Championship run and a wide-open playoff bracket that no longer includes Dallas. Honest, frustrated, and forward-looking Cowboys talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 7, 2026 - It’s the first Musers Podcast of 2026, and the guys ease into the new year by doing what they do best: reflecting, overthinking, and undercutting each other along the way. Gordon revisits decades of old resolutions, George and Craig question the entire concept, and the conversation expands into fear: fear of failure, fear of success, fear of the unknown, and why “progress, not perfection” might be the only resolution that actually matters. A new year episode that isn’t about becoming someone else, but maybe being a little better to yourself. And yes, learning to celebrate your sandwiches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 1, 2026 - The Cowboys beat Washington on Christmas, but nothing about it felt good. George Dunham and Bob Sturm dig into Tyler Smith at left tackle, six fourth down conversions, and a defense that somehow keeps getting worse. They break down why Logan Wilson never saw the field, how Diggs went from star to release, and what five years of busted defensive drafts have done to this roster. Plus the Giants finale, resting Dak and CeeDee, and what comes next for a broken defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 31, 2025 - New here? This is the place to start. Why The Musers The Podcast exists, how the guys came together, and the stories that define The Musers beyond the radio show. This guided tour is great for revisiting tales, a quality catch up for the ones you missed or especially for anyone who has heard about the guys, their show and are curious as to what The Musers are all about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 23, 2025 - The Cowboys are eliminated, the defense is historically bad, and the offense somehow keeps piling up points in a losing season. George Dunham and Bob Sturm break down the Chargers loss, the zero sack, zero takeaway spiral, and why this year feels like the final stage of a long, familiar movie. Then a look back at 1975 and the Hail Mary that created a generation of Cowboys fans, and why belief feels so much harder now. Christmas Day football, empty hope, and the growing apathy around America’s Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Decemeber 18, 2025 - The Cowboys’ playoff hopes are effectively gone after a Sunday night loss to the Vikings, but the conversation is far from over. George Dunham and Bob Sturm break down why this team cannot be trusted, how a historically bad defense keeps finding new ways to embarrass itself, and why flashy offensive numbers keep failing to turn into points. From fourth down disasters and schematic confusion to coaching decisions, personnel failures, and the familiar feeling of December disappointment, the guys sort through what still matters in the final three games and whether there is any real hope left to build on heading into the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices