Clive Davis Dies, OU Wins CWS & Messi’s Record | Morning X 6/23/26
Trevin & Sawyer In The Morning | Austin, TX | Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🎙️ First Hour
Morning X – Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – First Portion Analysis
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Topics & Stories Covered
- Loofah/shower hygiene debate [00:00:00–00:03:10] — Trevin and Sawyer riff on a dermatologist recommendation that washing with your hands is more effective and hygienic than using a loofah or washcloth. Devolved into a discussion of towel habits, Sawyer’s two-towel (plus hair towel) system, and silicone loofahs.
- Julius Randle trade [00:03:55–00:04:16] — The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Randle and the No. 28 pick to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal involving the Chicago Bulls.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat [00:04:18–00:05:22] — Two-time MVP Giannis acquired by Miami, pairing him with Bam Adebayo (who had a 70-point game this season). Hosts joke about spelling his name and note the lifestyle upgrade from Milwaukee to Miami.
- Human brain vs. bad news/doom scrolling [00:05:24–00:08:40] — Study discussed noting the human brain wasn’t designed to handle the volume of bad news from the 24/7 news cycle. Sawyer pivots to goodnewsnetwork.org, spotlighting the “SB Mowing” YouTube social media star who raised $685,000 for a senior woman behind on rent.
- Texas Parks & Wildlife data breach [00:09:09–00:11:04] — Over 3 million hunting and fishing license holders may have had personal data (driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, emails, addresses) exposed via a vendor breach. Affected users offered one free year of credit monitoring. Sawyer reveals he just got his first fishing license and is now caught up in it.
- Madonna interview [00:11:04–00:13:19] — Madonna, 67, tells Interview Magazine she no longer wants to get naked, framing it as rebellion — “doing what people are not doing, which is thinking and wearing clothes.” Hosts note her recent sold-out Moody Center shows and the collapsed biopic project.
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Austin/Texas News
- Texas Parks & Wildlife data breach [00:09:09] — 3 million+ hunting and fishing license holders potentially exposed; personal data compromised through a vendor managing the license system.
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Sports
- NBA — Julius Randle trade [00:03:55] — Minnesota Timberwolves send Randle and pick No. 28 to Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal with the Chicago Bulls.
- NBA — Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat [00:04:18] — Giannis joins Bam Adebayo in Miami; Bam noted for scoring 70-plus points against the Wizards this season.
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Austin Events & Local Happenings
- My Chemical Romance tickets [00:03:22] — Mentioned briefly; the show is giving away tickets that day.
- Madonna at Moody Center [00:12:27] — Referenced as a recent past event; two sold-out nights at Austin’s Moody Center within the last calendar year.
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Funny Bits & Memorable Exchanges
- The loofah vs. hands debate [00:00:00–00:03:10] — Extended comedic back-and-forth with Sawyer defending his two-towel (plus hair towel) system and Trevin insisting a loofah is just a “clean sponge.” Sawyer: *”I need to be a man about it and rub sandpaper all over my skin.”* Trevin: *”Just use your hands, dude.”* Sawyer: *”Hey, when’s the last time a guy’s ever said, hey, just use your hands?”*
- Sawyer’s expired fishing license reveal [00:09:43] — Sawyer dramatically pulls out his Velcro wallet to show off his fishing license, only to admit it’s a year expired — right as Trevin reads the data breach story about fishing license holders being exposed.
- “SOB Mowing” [00:08:57] — Sawyer jokes about starting his own lawn-mowing operation called “SOB Mowing — Sawyer Stull” after the show, clarifying it would not be free, and that he’d be the first person in Austin to give yards fades.
- Madonna Werther’s Original joke [00:13:08] — After Trevin notes Madonna is dating a man in his 20s, Sawyer quips: *”How do you not know that the 20-year-old pleases Madonna with something else, like a Werther’s original?”*
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Guests
- Emily — Mentioned as coming in later in the show [00:03:35]; does not appear in this portion.
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Summary
The show opens with Trevin and Sawyer in full banter mode, sparked by a dermatologist study recommending people ditch their loofahs in favor of washing with their hands. What follows is a rambling, funny debate about shower hygiene, towel systems, and silicone loofahs that sets the loose, conversational tone for the morning. Sawyer defends his three-towel setup (regular, hair, and “ass towel”) as a mark of living with a woman and a life of luxury, while Trevin remains skeptical of the whole premise.
The sports segment covers two NBA offseason moves: the Julius Randle trade to the Nets in a three-team deal, and the more headline-grabbing acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo by the Miami Heat, where he’ll team up with Bam Adebayo. The hosts are enthusiastic about Giannis’s move, noting the lifestyle upgrade from Milwaukee to Miami and joking through multiple attempts to correctly pronounce his last name. From there, a story about the human brain being ill-equipped for modern doom scrolling leads Sawyer to goodnewsnetwork.org, where they discuss the “SB Mowing” YouTube star who raised $685,000 for a senior woman struggling with rent — prompting Sawyer to float the idea of his own lawn service, “SOB Mowing.”
The back half of the segment covers a Texas Parks & Wildlife data breach affecting 3 million+ license holders — made funnier by Sawyer dramatically producing his own (expired) fishing license from a Velcro wallet — and a Madonna interview in which the 67-year-old pop icon declares she no longer wants to get naked, reframing it as counter-cultural rebellion. Trevin notes her recent sold-out run at Austin’s Moody Center and the fallen biopic, while Sawyer closes the segment with a joke about Madonna’s much-younger boyfriend and Werther’s Originals that Trevin shuts down with a simple “don’t be rude.”
⏰ Second Hour
Morning X Transcript Analysis — Middle Portion (approx. 00:13:20–00:24:23)
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Topics Covered
- Madonna discussion and celebrity stoner content
- College World Series result (Oklahoma/SEC)
- Death of Clive Davis
- “How Much Would You Pay for That Video Game Console?” game with Emily
- 2026 FIFA World Cup update (Messi record, Argentina, Mbappé)
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Austin/Texas News Stories
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Sports Takes
- College World Series [00:14:18]: Oklahoma (OU) won the College World Series, beating North Carolina 13-2 in the final. Sawyer noted the irony of OU finishing 11th in the SEC with a 14-16 conference record, going 0-1 in the SEC tournament, but rallying from an 8-2 deficit against Georgia Tech to win 10 of their final 11 games and beat only top-eight seeds in Omaha. Trevin offered grudging respect for the Sooners.
- 2026 FIFA World Cup [00:23:12]: Argentina is undefeated, beat their latest opponent 2-0. Lionel Messi broke the all-time World Cup goals record with 18 goals across six World Cups. Sawyer noted Kylian Mbappé is closing in with 16 goals in only three World Cups.
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Guests or Interviews
- Emily (station staff, appears Tuesdays) joined the hosts around [00:17:46] to host the video game console pricing game. Trevin complimented her warmly, and she called him out immediately for buttering her up before the game.
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Funny Bits or Memorable Host Moments
- Madonna weed bit [00:13:20–00:14:16]: The segment opened mid-conversation about Madonna inviting odd celebrities over to get stoned and record it. Sawyer said he’d want to be in that rotation because “weirdos do it for me,” but drew the line at Madonna’s weed: *”I don’t need blue plate special weed. I need mids.”*
- Oklahoma celebrities riff [00:15:29–00:15:57]: After the CWS result, the hosts tried to name famous Oklahomans and landed on a fictional sandwich chain called “Sooner Sammies” and “Dust Sandwiches.”
- Clive Davis reaction [00:16:32–00:17:31]: Trevin read an impressive list of artists Clive Davis signed; Sawyer and Emily stared blankly. Sawyer’s only question: *”Did he sign Sugar Ray?”* — then immediately loved it when the show played Sugar Ray.
- “How Much Would You Pay for That Video Game Console?” [00:18:07–00:23:09]: Emily hosted the pricing game. Trevin won Round 1 (PS5 at $500, guessed $600 — closest). Sawyer nailed the Nintendo Switch 2 exactly at $500, prompting accusations he’d been shopping for one. Trevin won Xbox Series X ($400 vs. Sawyer’s $500). The Steam Machine at $1,049 shocked everyone — Sawyer’s $1,000 guess was closest but still ruled incorrect. Riff on tariffs and chips: *”Them chips are expansive. And the earth is rare.”*
- Mansplain pass [00:23:21–00:23:29]: When Sawyer offered to explain the World Cup to Emily, she granted him one official *”mansplain pass,”* and he immediately used it to explain that passing is how you move the ball in soccer.
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Pop Culture / National Topics
- Madonna [00:13:20]: Referenced her recent content of inviting celebrities over to smoke on camera; hosts debated the quality of her weed sourcing.
- Clive Davis obituary [00:16:18]: Legendary music executive died at 94 after a brief respiratory illness at his home. Presidents/CEOs of Columbia, Arista, RCA Music Group, and BMG North America. Signed Pink Floyd, Janis Joplin, Santana, Springsteen, Aerosmith, Earth Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, Barry Manilow, and others. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, four Grammys, noted LGBTQ advocate.
- Video game console pricing [00:18:07]: PS5 ($500), Nintendo Switch 2 ($500, recently released), Xbox Series X ($400), Steam Machine ($1,049). Discussion touched on rising console prices, tariffs, and rare earth materials potentially pushing the next Xbox toward $1,000.
- FIFA World Cup 2026 [00:23:15]: Messi’s all-time World Cup goals record (18), Argentina undefeated, Mbappé (16 goals in three World Cups) closing in on the record.
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Summary
This middle portion of the show opened with the tail end of a Madonna riff — the hosts mocking her recent celebrity stoner content and Sawyer drawing a firm line at sourcing weed from someone as “extra” as Madonna. The segment transitioned into Morning X Sports, where Sawyer gave Oklahoma their due credit for an improbable College World Series championship run, despite finishing 11th in the SEC, noting their remarkable late-season surge through Omaha beating only top-eight seeds. Trevin delivered a headline obit for Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who died at 94, which landed to nearly blank stares from Sawyer and Emily until Sugar Ray was played — at which point the energy in the room changed entirely.
The longest and most comedic segment was a game hosted by Tuesday regular Emily called “How Much Would You Pay for That Video Game Console?” where the hosts guessed MSRP prices for the PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X, and the newly released Steam Machine. Trevin narrowly edged out Sawyer on the PS5, Sawyer hit the Switch 2 dead on at $500 (prompting accusations he’d been secretly shopping for one), Trevin correctly pegged the Xbox at $400, and the $1,049 Steam Machine left everyone stunned, sparking a broader discussion about tariffs, rare earth materials, and the terrifying prospect of $1,000 gaming consoles becoming the norm.
The segment closed with Sawyer briefing Emily on the 2026 World Cup after she granted him a one-time official “mansplain pass.” He used it to explain that passing moves the ball in soccer before getting to the actual news: Lionel Messi broke the all-time World Cup goals record with 18 across six tournaments, and Argentina remains undefeated. Sawyer noted that Kylian Mbappé — with 16 goals in only three World Cups — is coming hard for the record, setting up a fun rivalry narrative for the rest of the tournament.
🏁 Final Hour
Final Segment Analysis — “Trevin & Sawyer In The Morning” (101X)
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | Timestamp: ~00:24:25–00:34:57
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Topics Covered
- Messi/Mbappé wordplay bit and a pun on someone named “Close” holding a record
- Sawyer’s “Talking Tape” segment — transitioning from typed content to a video/audio format
- Debate over whether an iPod Classic (160GB) loaded with ripped CDs counts as “analog”
- Sugar Ray’s 1997 album *Floored* as the day’s featured tape (including “Fly” played earlier)
- East Austin gentrification tangent sparked by the analog vs. digital debate
- Barton Springs Pool reopening after 8-day closure due to flood debris
- Sawyer being “solo dad” for the dogs while his partner is on a work trip — guilt over giving dogs CBD and forgetting to leave cartoons on
- Social media handles and show Instagram announcement
- Podcast update (no episode Monday due to computer issues)
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Closing News Update
- Barton Springs Pool officially reopened Tuesday, June 23, after being closed for 8 days following flooding and debris accumulation (large tree branches, aluminum cans, a Lime scooter). Decks were cleaned and the diving board reinstalled.
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Guests in This Portion
- Emily (handle: @EarthToast) — an in-studio guest/contributor who streams cooking content on Twitch on Mondays and Tuesdays. She was present throughout this closing segment and given a social media shoutout.
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Funny Closing Moments & Memorable Quotes
- Sawyer’s Messi pun attempt: *”This sounds like it’s going to get Messi”* — followed by Trevin deadpanning: *”And it works with the guy that used to have the record, because his last name was Close. And that is what this segment was. It was very close.”*
- The iPod Classic debate: Sawyer insisting ripping CDs to an iPod is “going analog” while Trevin repeatedly shuts it down — *”That is as digital as it can be.”*
- Trevin comparing music formats to East Austin gentrification waves, ending with: *”These ugly ass houses — sorry if you’re listening and you live in one — flat roofs, look like a shipping container.”*
- Sawyer confessing he gave his dogs CBD, locked them in a quiet dark room, and forgot to leave the TV on: *”Their father figure wakes them up, gives them drugs, and then just locks them away… alone with their thoughts.”*
- Trevin’s crude joke about “making your own crap” earning a unanimous *”Gross”* from everyone in the studio, followed by: *”It’s too easy, Sawyer.”*
- The Ratatouille misquote: Sawyer’s bad attempt at *”Anyone can cook”* prompting a relieved *”I’m glad I knew where it was going — it didn’t sound racist or anything.”*
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How the Show Wrapped Up
The show closed with a round of social media handle shoutouts — Trevin at @TrevinOnTheRadio, Sawyer at @SawyersDoll, Emily at @EarthToast — and a new announcement that the show now has a unified Instagram account: @MorningXAustin. Trevin noted there was no podcast on Monday due to computer failures but that Tuesday’s episode should be recorded. The sign-off was loose and casual, ending mid-banter with a *”Well, we’ll see you after this.”*
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3-Paragraph Summary
The final stretch of Tuesday’s Morning X opened with a playful wrap-up of a sports wordplay bit involving Messi, Mbappé, and a punchline about someone named “Close” — a joke Trevin graded as appropriately “very close.” The conversation quickly pivoted to Sawyer’s evolving “Talking Tape” segment, where he announced plans to shift from written recaps to a video or audio format. This launched a running debate about whether loading ripped CDs onto a 160GB iPod Classic counts as “going analog” — a bit that somehow detoured into a vivid riff on East Austin gentrification, comparing music formats to the evolving architectural styles on a single block, from 1958 bungalows to flat-roofed shipping container houses.
The news segment brought a genuinely useful local update: Barton Springs Pool reopened Tuesday after an 8-day closure caused by flooding that deposited tree branches, aluminum cans, and at least one Lime scooter into the pool. The hosts celebrated the reopening with Austin-appropriate enthusiasm, noting the free side’s more colorful atmosphere (compared to Waffle House), the pool’s topless-friendly policy, and the reinstalled diving board. Sawyer then shifted into a confessional moment, admitting he felt like a terrible dog owner after waking his dogs at 4:35 AM, giving them CBD treats, and locking them in a silent room while forgetting to leave the TV on — a story that landed somewhere between genuinely guilty and deeply funny, especially with Trevin’s advice to compensate by becoming the “cool dad” who feeds them pepperonis.
The show closed out with in-studio guest Emily (Twitch cooking streamer, @EarthToast) getting her social media plug, a crude joke from Trevin that earned a disgusted reaction from the whole room, and the announcement of the show’s new unified Instagram handle: @MorningXAustin. Trevin also noted that Monday’s podcast was lost due to computer issues but that Tuesday’s should be available. The sign-off was characteristically loose and unscripted, with the crew still mid-joke as they threw to break — a fitting end to a show that runs on tangents, local color, and the chemistry between two hosts who clearly enjoy giving each other a hard time.
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Analysis generated from archived transcripts. Hosts: Trevin Smith and Sawyer Stull. Morning X — 101X Austin, TX.
