Trevin & Sawyer In The Morning — 4/14/2026

First Half

📻 Morning X – First Half 📻

🎙️ HOSTS PRESENT

• Trevin Smith – Veteran host, 20+ years radio

• Sawyer Stull – Rookie, 30, comedy background

📰 MORNING X HEADLINES

• Four P-Fowl (peacocks) spotted roaming East Austin neighborhood have been rehomed to Hill Country property after failed attempt to place them at Mayfield Park

• Red River and 6th Street still has water main break hole – crews working to repair 20-foot section

• 86 degrees high temperature today, partly cloudy, 10% chance of rain

🏈 MORNING X SPORTS

• Houston Astros lose 8th straight, worst record in baseball despite scoring most runs (also allowing most runs)

• Texas Rangers beat A’s 8-1

• Round Rock Express starting 6-game homestand vs El Paso Chihuahuas – Education Day game at noon

• Dallas Stars beat Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5, one game left before playoffs

• Dallas Wings WNBA selected AZ Fudd from UConn as first overall pick

• Discussed Madden 07 soundtrack featuring Austin band Riverboat Gamblers

🎟️ TICKET GIVEAWAYS

• Jimmy Eat World tickets for Trash Take Tuesday bit

📞 PHONE CALLERS

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😂 DAILY BIT / BANTER

• Sawyer shared he saw viral cover of Sublime’s “Santeria” done in The Strokes style, debated whether covers can improve originals

• Discussion of $4,000/year average pet spending after Trevin received raptor playing cards gift from Oregon

• Digital detox segment about study showing stepping away from phones for 2 weeks can “rewind brain 10 years”

• Sawyer frustrated with building’s old computers, couldn’t find audio for planned bit

• Sports playoff metaphor: viewing weeks as “best of 7” where you only need to win 4 out of 7 days

🎸 AUSTIN EVENTS

• Round Rock Express Education Day game at noon

👤 GUESTS

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📝 SUMMARY (3 paragraphs)

Sawyer and Trevin returned to the airwaves with typical Tuesday morning energy, diving into eclectic topics ranging from viral music covers to pet ownership costs. The show opened with Sawyer’s discovery of a Sublime cover done in The Strokes’ style, which sparked a debate about whether musical reinterpretations can improve upon classics. Trevin shared that the average pet owner spends $4,000 annually on their pets, using his own two expensive dogs as a reference point while showing off raptor-themed playing cards Sawyer brought him from Oregon.

Technical frustrations dominated a significant portion of the first half as Sawyer grew increasingly agitated with the station’s outdated computer systems, unable to locate audio for a planned bit. This led to a broader discussion about digital overwhelm and a study suggesting that stepping away from phones for two weeks could reverse ten years of age-related brain decline. The conversation highlighted their different approaches to technology and social media consumption.

The sports segments covered the struggling Houston Astros, Rangers victory, and upcoming playoff seasons in both NHL and NBA. Sawyer introduced a creative life philosophy comparing weekly challenges to playoff series – suggesting people only need to “win” four days out of seven to have a successful week. The show maintained its signature blend of local Austin content, pop culture commentary, and the developing chemistry between veteran Trevin and newcomer Sawyer, with their contrasting perspectives creating natural radio tension and humor.

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Second Half

🎙️ Morning X – Second Half 🎙️

📰 HEADLINES (continued)

• AI Jesus chatbot costs $1.99/minute – critics call it “predatory and blasphemous”

• Trump posted Christ-like healing image, claimed he thought it showed a doctor

• Door Dash/$100 McDonald’s press conference incident mentioned

• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 class announced on American Idol:

• Phil Collins (feels rushed due to health concerns)
• Oasis (Trevin thinks too soon, compared to Iron Maiden’s wait)
• Billy Idol
• Wu-Tang Clan
• Luther Vandross
• Joy Division/New Order (Trevin’s pick)

• Nominees who didn’t make it: Lauryn Hill, Pink, Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, INXS, Melissa Etheridge, Mariah Carey

🏈 SPORTS (continued)

• Round Rock Express first pitch at noon

• Texas Longhorn baseball vs Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders at 9:40 PM at Disch Falk Field

• Rory Harmon drafted 34th overall by Washington Mystics in WNBA draft

🎟️ TICKET GIVEAWAYS (continued)

• Jimmy Eat World tickets for worst takes

• Text machine malfunctioning – sent Simple Plan tickets instead

• Winner so far: “Kids need a good general whipping” take

📞 PHONE CALLERS (continued)

• Planning to call the “whipping” texter in 9 o’clock hour

• Trash Takes Tuesday continues with:

• “Attempted murder should carry same sentence as actual murder”
• “Mount Bonnell is overrated” (better view under Pennybacker Bridge)

😂 DAILY BIT (continued)

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🍔 AUSTIN FOOD & RESTAURANTS

• Sawyer’s neighborhood spots:

• Hank’s – BOGO burgers on Monday
• Chuy’s Mueller – appetizer sampler for $13 feeds two people
• Busty’s – BOGO burgers on Sundays

• Trevin’s Oak Hill favorites:

• Jack Allen’s (Sawyer thinks it’s expensive)
• Don’s Barbecue – barbecue, burgers, Mexican food, breakfast all day

• Mention of Austin Titty Bingo band sticker (Sawyer unfamiliar)

🎵 MUSIC DISCUSSION

• Tom DeLonge wedding story – showed Trent Reznor picture of dead alien at drummer’s wedding

• New Nine Inch Nails record “Halo 38” coming Friday

• Discussion of bumper stickers and band stickers on cars

👤 GUESTS (continued)

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👋 SHOW CLOSE & TOMORROW

• Tomorrow: More Jimmy Eat World tickets

• Sawyer and girlfriend planning to visit Trevin in Oak Hill for Jack Allen’s brunch Sunday

• Podcast available after show

• Socials: @SawyerStull, @TrevinOnTheRadio, @101X (still recovering station account)

• Upcoming meeting with boss mentioned

📝 SUMMARY (3 paragraphs)

The second half continued with Trevin and Sawyer diving deeper into Austin culture, from bumper sticker preferences to neighborhood haunts. Sawyer revealed his local spots including Hank’s for BOGO burgers and Chuy’s for affordable appetizer samplers, while Trevin championed his Oak Hill favorites like Jack Allen’s and Don’s Barbecue. Their discussion of local dining preferences highlighted the different economic perspectives between the veteran host and the newcomer.

A major segment focused on the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, with Trevin expressing mixed feelings about the timing – praising Joy Division/New Order while questioning Oasis‘s inclusion. The hosts also covered quirky headlines including an AI Jesus chatbot charging $1.99 per minute and a humorous story about Tom DeLonge showing Trent Reznor alien photos at a wedding. These segments showcased their ability to blend pop culture commentary with genuine music industry insight.

The show maintained its interactive element with Trash Takes Tuesday, collecting listener opinions for Jimmy Eat World tickets while dealing with technical difficulties from their malfunctioning text system. Sawyer‘s neighborhood drama involving SWAT teams and mysterious WhatsApp group members added a distinctly Austin flavor to the broadcast, while both hosts’ plans to meet up for brunch demonstrated their growing friendship beyond the show.