Trevin & Sawyer In The Morning — 2026-05-21
Trevin & Sawyer In The Morning | Austin, TX | Thursday, May 21, 2026
🎙️ First Hour
Here is the analysis of this portion of the transcript:
Topics Covered
- Artificial Intelligence in daily life (00:00:51–00:04:14): Trevin and Sawyer discuss how intentionally (or unintentionally) they use AI tools. Sawyer uses it for argument fact-checking, grammar/spell-check, and ad copy editing. Trevin expresses general resistance to AI creeping into everyday life. They also discuss an AI-monitored stretch of Highway 130 between Pflugerville and Cameron, and Sawyer’s brother using a plant-identification AI app.
- San Antonio Spurs – NBA Playoffs (00:04:14–00:08:07): Sawyer covers the Spurs’ Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, including player stats, a turnover joke, Trevin’s wavering team loyalty, and a debate about SGA’s flopping.
- 40-ounce beverages / Dunkin’ bucket drinks (00:08:05–00:11:39): Triggered by a joke about 40-ounce Diet Cokes, the conversation shifts to Dunkin’s new 48-ounce iced coffee “bucket,” available nationwide starting the next day, limited to 25 per location at $12.99.
- P. Lander Z. tour bus accident (00:11:40–00:13:09): Trevin shares news that Austin punk band P. Lander Z. was involved in a serious traffic accident near Albuquerque while on tour. Three members — Yellow, Pink, and Tiger — are hospitalized, with the tour canceled. A GoFundMe link is mentioned.
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Austin/Texas Sports Covered
- San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder – NBA Playoffs Game 2 (00:04:14): Spurs lost 122–113. The team committed 21 turnovers. Victor Wembanyama had 21 points and 17 rebounds. OKC’s Jalen Williams left with a hamstring injury. Games 3 and 4 are scheduled in San Antonio that weekend.
- Trevin jokingly declared he was switching his allegiance to the Spurs after texting Sawyer during the game, then almost immediately expressed admiration for OKC’s SGA.
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Austin Events, Concerts, or Local Happenings
- P. Lander Z. (00:11:40): Austin-based punk band was involved in a major traffic accident near Albuquerque while on tour. Tour has been canceled. The show plans to post a GoFundMe link on their Morning X Instagram page.
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Funny Moments, Bits, or Memorable Exchanges
- Turnover joke (00:04:19): Sawyer opened the sports segment with a riddle — “What do apples, cherries, and the San Antonio Spurs have in common? They all make for delicious turnovers.”
- Trevin switches teams mid-game (00:05:52–00:07:00): Trevin revealed he officially “switched teams” to root for the Spurs, then almost immediately texted Sawyer that OKC’s SGA is “tight” and “elite and fun to watch.” Sawyer called this out on air, reading the texts back to Trevin.
- SGA flopping rant (00:06:51–00:07:57): Sawyer went on a comedic rant comparing SGA’s signature move — running into defenders and snapping his head back — unfavorably to Hakeem Olajuwon’s Dream Shake and Kareem’s Skyhook, calling it the “soccerification of basketball.” He then praised hockey players for playing through severe undisclosed injuries by contrast.
- “Canadians, they walk amongst us” (00:07:57): After both hosts agreed they don’t like that SGA is Canadian, Sawyer delivered the line deadpan.
- 40-ounce Diet Coke / bucket of beetus (00:08:05–00:11:39): Sawyer dubbed Dunkin’s 48-ounce iced coffee a “bucket of pre-diabetes” and “bucket of beetus.” Trevin suggested Dunkin’ should have rebranded as “Dunkin’ Dude” instead of dropping “Donuts.” Sawyer proposed that anyone who buys the bucket should have to wear it around their neck like a St. Bernard’s barrel, or like the yard-long margaritas on Bourbon Street.
- Shazam as the pinnacle of AI (00:03:42–00:03:53): Sawyer declared Shazam the only truly good use of AI, then expanded it to “Shazam for flowers” after his brother identified a plant with his phone.
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Guests or Phone Callers
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Ticket Giveaways or Contests
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Summary
The show opened on a Thursday morning with Trevin and Sawyer diving into a loose but engaging conversation about artificial intelligence. Sawyer described his limited and practical AI use — fact-checking arguments, grammar help, and trimming ad copy — while Trevin expressed broader skepticism, noting that AI has become embedded in daily life whether people want it or not. Examples ranged from Google’s AI-generated search results to a newly AI-monitored stretch of Highway 130 near Pflugerville, to Sawyer’s brother identifying a backyard plant with his phone camera. The tone was conversational and skeptical, with both hosts agreeing that dependency on AI is where it crosses a line.
The sports segment was a highlight of this portion, anchored by Sawyer’s turnover pun and a recap of the Spurs’ Game 2 loss to OKC. The bit quickly evolved into a roast of Trevin, who had texted Sawyer during the game declaring loyalty to the Spurs — only to follow it up minutes later with admiration for OKC star SGA. Sawyer read the texts on air to Trevin’s mild embarrassment. Sawyer then launched into a spirited rant against SGA’s flopping tendencies, comparing them unfavorably to the classic signature moves of NBA legends and contrasting basketball’s flop culture with hockey’s famously stoic injury culture.
The final stretch of this portion covered two lighter but distinct topics. Dunkin’s new 48-ounce iced coffee bucket — launching nationwide the next day, limited to 25 per location at $12.99 — gave Sawyer plenty of comedic material, including the “bucket of beetus” nickname and a proposal that buyers be made to wear it around their necks. The mood shifted more seriously at the close, when Trevin reported that Austin punk band P. Lander Z. had been involved in a serious traffic accident near Albuquerque while on tour. Three band members — referred to as Yellow, Pink, and Tiger — were hospitalized in the ICU but expected to recover. The hosts encouraged listeners to support the band via a GoFundMe link to be posted on the show’s Instagram, with genuine affection for the local music scene coming through clearly.
⏰ Second Hour
Here is the analysis of this portion of the transcript:
Topics Covered
- Peelander Z GoFundMe mention (~00:13:10)
- The Waterline building — Austin’s new tallest skyscraper and its rust/stain issue (~00:13:53–00:16:08)
- Joey Chestnut / Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (~00:16:26–00:17:26)
- PGA Championship recap and Aaron Rai discussion (~00:17:38–00:18:11)
- Smashing Pumpkins song trivia/contest (~00:18:13–00:18:42)
- Austin summer heat and weather debate (~00:18:55–00:21:31)
- Austin Parks news — Onion Creek land acquisition (~00:21:44–00:22:03)
- Zilker Loop shuttle return (~00:22:17–00:22:43)
- Texas tax-free savings weekend on energy/water-efficient products (~00:22:44–00:23:40)
- Dazed and Confused outdoor screening charity event (~00:24:02–00:26:23)
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Austin and Texas News Stories
- (~00:13:53) The Waterline, described as Austin’s new tallest building (and possibly the tallest in Texas), has a visible rust/discoloration stain on its exterior caused by overflow from the building’s standpipe system; Lincoln Property Co. says it will be cleaned soon
- (~00:21:44) City of Austin Parks and Recreation announced acquisition of over 50 acres of parkland along Onion Creek on the southeast side
- (~00:22:17) The free Zilker Loop shuttle returns Saturday, May 23rd, running noon to 6 p.m. every Saturday, Sunday, and select holidays through September 7th
- (~00:22:44) Texas State Comptroller’s office reminder: tax-free weekend on water-efficient and Energy Star products (including air conditioners under $6,000), timed with Memorial Day weekend
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Sports Topics
- (~00:16:26) Joey Chestnut will be allowed to compete in the July 4th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest despite being on probation for a misdemeanor battery charge (allegedly slapped someone at a bar); Major League Eating ruled the incident did not violate their Code of Conduct since it happened outside any organizational event
- (~00:17:38) PGA Championship recap — Sawyer called it one of the most boring in recent memory; Trevin pushed back and praised winner Aaron Rai, noting Rai’s humble backstory of using iron covers on his clubs because he couldn’t afford to replace them early in his career
- Sawyer’s take: Aaron Rai is a one-time winner no one will remember; Trevin’s take: genuine respect for Rai’s come-up story
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Austin Music, Venue, and Event Mentions
- (~00:13:10) Peelander Z — GoFundMe being promoted on the show’s Instagram (101X Morning X)
- (~00:18:13) Smashing Pumpkins ticket giveaway — tickets going on sale later that day; listeners called/texted in with the correct song title “Mayonnaise” to win
- (~00:24:02) Dazed and Confused outdoor screening event, happening one week from the broadcast (May 28th); described as a charity event benefiting the Northwest Pony League, which plays at Beverly Sheffield Park (the baseball field featured in the film); includes a vinyl record paint spinner, themed playlist, and themed competitions; free with suggested donation
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Funny Bits, Debates, and Memorable Moments
- (~00:13:53–00:16:08) Extended riff on the Waterline building’s rust stain, with both hosts leaning hard into poop/bodily function metaphors — “the building pooed itself,” “get the Waterline some fiber,” “order a bunch of broccoli”; Sawyer compared the building’s irregular windows making light-up messages look like “Michael J. Fox is writing a message,” which led to a quick Larry David reference; Trevin and Sawyer disagreed on whether the building itself looks good (Trevin liked it, Sawyer did not)
- (~00:20:37–00:21:25) Debate over the “feels like” temperature metric — Sawyer argued weather apps should replace it with vivid descriptors like “Satan’s oven” or anatomically specific humidity descriptions; Trevin said he actually finds “feels like” useful, highlighting their opposing personalities
- (~00:19:09) Mini debate over whether it’s currently “spring” or “summer” in Austin — Sawyer sided with summer, Trevin noted the official start is June 21st but acknowledged it already feels like summer
- (~00:25:04) Trevin correctly guessed Dazed and Confused was released in 1993 on the first try, to the delight of both hosts
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Pop Culture and Non-Austin Topics
- (~00:16:26) Joey Chestnut competitive eating news and his misdemeanor battery plea
- (~00:17:38) PGA Championship — Aaron Rai’s win and backstory
- (~00:18:13) Smashing Pumpkins — song “Mayonnaise” used as a listener trivia/giveaway hook
- (~00:24:02) Dazed and Confused (1993) discussed in depth — release year, Rotten Tomatoes score (94%), the film’s Austin setting, and nostalgia from both hosts
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Summary
This portion of the show opened with a quick mention of a Peelander Z GoFundMe before diving into a lively discussion about the Waterline, Austin’s new 74-story skyscraper and the tallest building in the state. The hosts had a field day with news that the building has developed a large rust-colored stain on its exterior due to overflow from its standpipe system — Sawyer was relentlessly irreverent about it, calling it a “giant skid mark on the city” and suggesting the building needed fiber, while Trevin defended the building’s appearance and noted Lincoln Property Co. called the issue minor and temporary. The segment was one of the funnier stretches of the show, with both hosts leaning into increasingly colorful descriptions of the stain.
The show then moved into its sports segment, covering two distinct stories. Sawyer reported that Joey Chestnut, despite being on misdemeanor battery probation for allegedly slapping someone at a bar, has been cleared to compete in the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4th, since Major League Eating determined the incident happened outside any organizational event. They also recapped the PGA Championship, with Sawyer dismissing it as one of the dullest in recent memory and predicting Aaron Rai will be forgotten, while Trevin offered genuine admiration for Rai’s humble background — specifically that Rai still uses iron covers on his clubs because he couldn’t afford new ones early in his career. A Smashing Pumpkins ticket giveaway (“Mayonnaise”) was woven in alongside a listener callout.
The final stretch was heavily Austin-focused and largely upbeat. Trevin delivered a news block covering the city’s acquisition of 50+ acres along Onion Creek, the return of the free Zilker Loop shuttle starting May 23rd, and a reminder about Texas’s tax-free weekend on energy-efficient appliances. Sawyer then teased an upcoming outdoor screening of Dazed and Confused at Beverly Sheffield Park — a charity event for the Northwest Pony League, which plays on the very baseball field featured in the film. Both hosts got nostalgic about the movie, with Trevin nailing the 1993 release year and Sawyer admitting he watched it as a kid on VHS, initially mistaking it for an actual 70s movie.
🏁 Final Hour
Topics Covered in the Final Portion
- Texas State Bobcats baseball and their Sunbelt Tournament run [00:26:46]
- San Antonio Spurs’ Game 2 loss to OKC Thunder [00:27:12]
- Austin weekend event recommendations [00:27:57]
- P-Lander Z band car wreck and GoFundMe update [00:30:10]
- Knicks vs. Cavs Game 2 preview [00:30:53]
- Final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert [00:31:14]
- UK radio station (Radio Caroline) accidentally triggering a “death of a monarch” broadcast procedure [00:31:59]
- Sawyer’s hosting gig at Cap City Comedy [00:34:40]
- The show’s Instagram handle potentially being changed [00:35:30]
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Closing Sports Updates
- Texas State Bobcats [00:26:46] — Won their previous game and advance to play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in the Sunbelt Tournament; an impressive run is needed for an at-large NCAA postseason bid
- San Antonio Spurs [00:27:12] — Lost Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder 122–113 with 21 turnovers; Game 3 is in San Antonio this weekend
- New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers [00:30:53] — Game 2 tips off at 7 p.m. that evening; Sawyer predicts the Knicks win the series, arguing the Cavs blew their best shot by squandering a 20-point lead
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Austin Event and Weekend Recommendations
- Tonight (Thursday) — Team Trusts with Soufflé and Shrill Yell at The Hole in the Wall on Guadalupe, doors at 8 p.m. [00:28:20]
- Friday — Shaky Graves and Jonathan Terrell at the Continental Club on South Congress [00:28:33]
- Friday — Jason Isbell at the Long Center (Dell Performance Hall) on Riverside; tickets starting at $89 [00:28:56]
- Friday — MGK and Wiz Khalifa with opener Beauty School Dropout at Germania Insurance Amphitheater; lawn tickets from $35 [00:29:20]
- Friday — Shinedown, Coheed and Cambria, and Blackstone Cherry at the Moody Center; tickets from $53, show at 7 p.m. [00:29:42]
- Tonight through Saturday — Sawyer hosting comedian Chris Porter at Cap City Comedy Club; one show tonight, two Friday, two Saturday [00:34:40]
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Funny Closing Moments and Memorable Quotes
- Sawyer on the Spurs’ turnovers [00:27:12]: *”Cherries, apples, and the San Antonio Spurs all make for fantastic turnovers.”*
- Sawyer on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander flopping [00:27:41]: *”Hey, Shea, the game’s played up here, not down there, little man.”*
- Sawyer joking about a “Willie Nelson button” for Texas, riffing on the UK’s royal death procedure [00:32:45]: *”We should have one of those for Willie Nelson in the state.”*
- Sawyer’s closing sign-off quip about Trevin’s two toddlers [00:36:20]: *”One’s three and the other’s 31.”*
- The extended “I don’t care” back-and-forth about whether “stolen valor accusations” would carry over to the new Instagram handle [00:35:47]
- Trevin renaming Radio Caroline as “Radio Karen” [00:33:30]
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How the Show Wrapped Up / Previews
- Trevin noted the show would cover Austin events again on Friday’s show and re-plug Sawyer’s Cap City Comedy hosting gig [00:35:11]
- Trevin and Sawyer agreed to alternate bringing tacos in for the crew going forward [00:34:16]
- Final goodbyes included a birthday shoutout to Sawyer’s mom [00:36:26]
- Social handles given: Sawyer at @SawyerStull, Trevin at @TrevinSmith, show at @101XMorningX [00:36:35]
- Show signed off with *”We’ll see you tomorrow”* [00:36:42]
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Three-Paragraph Summary
The final portion of the May 21st show opened with a pair of sports updates. Sawyer reported that the Texas State Bobcats picked up a win in the Sunbelt Tournament and will face the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, though they’ll need a strong tournament run to earn an at-large NCAA postseason bid. He then took a shot at the San Antonio Spurs, who committed a staggering 21 turnovers in a Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 122–113, with Game 3 set for San Antonio that weekend. Trevin followed with a headlines segment covering the Knicks-Cavs series (Sawyer predicting a Knicks series win), the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airing that night, and an update on Austin band P-Lander Z, who were injured in a serious car wreck while on tour, resulting in a canceled tour and a GoFundMe in progress.
Trevin ran through a packed list of Austin weekend events, highlighting shows at The Hole in the Wall, the Continental Club, the Long Center, Germania Insurance Amphitheater, and the Moody Center — covering everything from local acts like Shaky Graves to big national names like MGK, Wiz Khalifa, and Jason Isbell. The segment then shifted to a funny news story about UK radio station Radio Caroline accidentally triggering their pre-programmed “death of a monarch” protocol, briefly announcing King Charles’s death on air before going to dead air. This prompted a lively riff between Trevin and Sawyer about the absurdity of such a button existing, with Sawyer suggesting Texas should have an equivalent for Willie Nelson, and both eventually agreeing their own technical hiccups — like forgetting to switch back to auto — pale in comparison to accidentally killing a king.
The show closed on a warm, loose note. Sawyer reminded listeners he’d be hosting comedian Chris Porter at Cap City Comedy Club that evening through Saturday, joking that it’s a chance for fans to “hear him say words he can’t say on the radio.” The two hosts also teased that their show’s Instagram handle was in the process of being changed to something easier to remember, though it hadn’t been officially locked in yet. After a brief exchange about Trevin having “two toddlers” — one aged three and the other 31 (Sawyer) — and a birthday shoutout to Sawyer’s mom, the show signed off heading into what they called a five-day holiday weekend, with both hosts promising to be back Friday morning.
Analysis generated from archived transcripts. Hosts: Trevin Smith and Sawyer Stull. Morning X — Austin, TX.
