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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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