The Musers The Podcast – Episode 23: The Fart Walk

Date: December 3, 2025
Hosts: George Dunham, Craig “Junior” Miller, Gordon Keith

Overview

This Thanksgiving-themed episode captures The Musers' trademark blend of absurd humor, nostalgia, and insightful banter. From dissecting the overrated status of turkey to debating classic holiday films and sharing “fart walk” science, George, Craig, and Gordon riff on family gatherings, American road trips, weird traditions, and the inevitable slide into “grandpa fashion.” Listeners get an intimate, hilarious glimpse into the trio’s holiday traditions, personal quirks, and enduring friendship.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Thanksgiving Traditions & Reflections

• Reuniting for Thanksgiving: The hosts remark on spending Thanksgiving together at George’s house, reminiscing about past holidays worked together at the radio station.
• The Family Dynamic (03:40–11:12):
  • George and Craig cherish the multi-generational family aspect, while Gordon finds large gatherings both heartwarming and challenging:

    "I had a very unusual childhood...the extended family all got together. Three, four generations...it was the greatest study in humanity ever."
    —Gordon, (10:17)

  • They note generational changes, with fewer big gatherings these days.
• Letters From Listeners (02:25–06:01):
  • A listener shares his cross-country trip, prompting discussion of great American drives (Route 66, Pacific Coast) and the bittersweetness of ghost towns along old highways.

    "You feel like you're in 1950 driving down that road."
    —Craig, (05:03)

2. Debating Thanksgiving’s Worth (06:46–15:10)

• Is Thanksgiving Overrated?
  • Gordon provocatively asks if Thanksgiving is "just not that great."
  • George and Craig defend it as a top holiday, emphasizing its family-reunion feel and traditions:

    "It's more family oriented, I think, than even Christmas."
    —Craig, (08:03)

• Nostalgia for Childhood Thanksgivings:
  • Vivid descriptions of extended family, specialty dishes (Aunt Nancy’s banana pudding, mystery casseroles), and slapstick football games in the yard.
  • Rolls as the universally beloved menu item:

    "As a kid, we would mainly just load up on a bunch of rolls."
    —Gordon, (12:18)

3. Turkey, Traditions, and the "Fart Walk" (13:39–19:50)

• The Great Turkey Debate:
  • Gordon: "Turkey is the worst food of all time." (13:44)
  • Craig partly agrees, preferring chicken or red meat, while George defends turkey only if "infused or smoked" and not dry.
• Cranberry Sauce Wars:
  • Gordon advocates for the can-shaped tradition; George touts homemade.
• The “Fart Walk” Science Segment (16:43–19:50):
  • George reads advice from Dr. Trisha Pasricha, touting a post-Thanksgiving “fart walk” to aid digestion and regulate blood sugar:

    "So the fart walk is the highly scientific term for just a walk that you take for about 10 to 15 minutes shortly after eating a big meal...”
    —George reading Dr. Pasricha, (17:14)

  • The hosts riff on the uptightness about discussing farts, especially with a female doctor as source material.

    “It's just uncomfortable for men and women to talk about farts.”
    —George, (17:16)

4. Black Friday, Buicks & Road Trip Fantasies (27:05–36:07)

• Cyber Monday vs. Black Friday:
  • They marvel at the shift to online shopping; Cyber Monday now surpasses Black Friday in sales (27:56–28:10).
• Gordon's Grand Car Dream (28:32–36:07):
  • Gordon’s story of trying to buy an old Buick LeSabre on Black Friday, missing out to an even more hardcore enthusiast.

    “I collect the uncollectible.”
    —Gordon, (32:03)

  • Expresses desire to do a classic American road trip in a '90s Buick: "It's going to be great. I'm going to get it in tip top shape. It's going to live forever as well as me. I'm gonna live forever as well." (32:29)
• Car nostalgia:
  • Stories about parents’ Buicks and 1970s “grandpa cars.”
  • Craig quips: "You're like a very poor man's Jay Leno. You have a kind of a spare car collection…" (31:51)

5. Friendsgiving, Leftovers & Food Safety (24:09–26:51)

• None are Friendsgiving diehards.
  • Craig’s been to a few, Gordon resists the rebrand, George doesn't see the point.
  • Jokingly mourn not having regular friend gatherings anymore.
• How Long Can You Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers?
  • George: three to four days.
  • Gordon claims “pies never go bad.” Craig consults AI for actual guidance (26:28–26:51).

6. Holiday Movies Showdown (40:10–47:08)

• Favorites Revealed:
  • George: “Elf” or “Home Alone.”
  • Craig: The ‘39 “A Christmas Carol” with Alistair Sim.
  • Gordon: “Die Hard”—and launches into a compelling critique of modern action movies vs. Die Hard’s storytelling craft:

    “Not everything shake cam...I hate that movies are that way...In Die Hard so much of things, something is just shown briefly that if you miss that scene then you don't see that that is tied in with something that's going to happen later.”
    —Gordon, (41:57–43:10)

• Planes, Trains and Automobiles:
  • Hailed as the “Thanksgiving movie.” Craig and George love it, Gordon calls it “a shit movie” (jokingly), prompting a mock-argument.

    “Stop it. That's in my top five comedies of all time list.”
    —Craig, (45:49)

7. Humor & Heart: Giving Thanks for Each Other (48:18–49:12)

• Touching Moment:
  • Gordon thanks his co-hosts, celebrating their decades of camaraderie:

    “That we have been doing this for as long as we've been doing it and how well we've gotten along and how many laughs we still have...I was thankful for it and I thought I would thank you.”
    —Gordon, (48:26)

  • Craig and George reciprocate, each sharing how much the friendship and show mean to them.

8. Grandpa Fashion & Comfort (49:32–51:58)

• Gordon’s Move to “Dress Sweatpants”:
  • Declares he’s “going full give up man,” wearing sweatpants with dress shoes and shopping for Velcro footwear:

    “I think these are new sweatpants. I found them in my closet and I put them on. I was like, damn, these are comfortable. And so I'm thinking about just going full give up, man.”
    —Gordon, (49:55)

  • George and Craig riff on the “grandpa” aesthetic, commiserate about comfort over style, and tease Gordon about his new look.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Why Thanksgiving Still Matters:

  "It's an incredible family gathering day and that's more and more important to me as my kids get older...Four different generations. And it was wonderful."
  —George, (07:19)

• Turkey Hot Take:

  “Turkey is the worst food of all time. Like, even turkeys hate that they're made of turkey because it embarrasses them.”
  —Gordon, (13:44)

• The ‘Fart Walk’ Recommendation:

  “So the fart walk is the highly scientific term for just a walk that you take for about 10 to 15 minutes shortly after eating a big meal, like the kinds we're all going to be having tomorrow.”
  —George, reading Dr. Trisha Pasricha, (17:14)

• On the Decline of Family Gatherings:

  "Even when I was a kid, this had a feeling like this was an older person's tradition...my grandmother's generation that came through World War II...But we all gathered at my Grandma Mary's house."
  —Gordon, (10:39)

• On Black Friday Buicks:

  “I was going to go, you know how much it was listed for? …$995. Of course, the whole time I'm thinking, like, how is this gonna go over at home? When I pull up in this vehicle.”
  —Gordon, (30:14)

• Holiday Movie Disputes:

  “Die Hard. Absolutely. Still holds up.”
  —Gordon, (40:53)
  “Stop it. That's in my top five comedies of all time list.”
  —Craig on Planes, Trains and Automobiles, (45:49)

• On Embracing Grandpa Fashion:

  “Both of you gentlemen are looking at a guy who's wearing...sweatpants with dress shoes and who wants to own a Buick Park Avenue.”
  —Gordon, (50:17)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Listener Email & Great American Road Trips: 02:25 – 06:10
• Debating Thanksgiving’s Value: 06:46 – 15:10
• Thanksgiving Foods & Fart Walk Science: 13:39 – 19:50
• Leftovers & Pie Safety: 24:09 – 26:51
• Black Friday, Buick Saga: 28:32 – 36:07
• Holiday Movie Showdown: 40:10 – 47:08
• Giving Thanks for Each Other: 48:18 – 49:12
• Grandpa Fashion Revelations: 49:32 – 51:58

Tone & Vibe

The conversation is loose, affectionate, and mercilessly funny. The hosts don’t shy away from good-natured ribbing, unloading on traditions, each other’s quirks, and even their own aging process. Yet underneath the humor is real affection—a celebration of life’s small joys and the friendships that anchor them through every season.

Recommended for: Fans of witty, slice-of-life banter, anyone who loves Thanksgiving, and listeners nostalgic for big family gatherings and old Buicks.