Trevin & Sawyer In The Morning — 4/17/2026

First Half

📻 Morning X – First Half 📻

🎙️ HOSTS PRESENT

• Trevin Smith (SPEAKER_03/04) – veteran host
• Sawyer Stull (SPEAKER_02) – co-host with comedy background

📰 MORNING X HEADLINES

• D4VD arrest: 21-year-old singer (real name David) arrested for murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez found in abandoned Tesla
• Border wall lawsuit: Environmental group filed lawsuit to stop Big Bend area construction against DHS Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen
• New music releases: Nine Inch Nails & Boys Noise collaboration, MIA, Jesse Ware releases
• Record Store Day: Tomorrow (Saturday) with recommendations for Piranha Records, Breakaway Records
• Weather updates: 90° today, 60% rain chance tomorrow at 73°, Sunday 72° with 10% precipitation

🏈 MORNING X SPORTS

• Texas Baseball: Series starts today vs #11 Alabama (last ranked opponent before regionals)
• Texas Softball: Playing Georgia Bulldogs
• Orange & White Game: UT football scrimmage returning after hiatus
• Texas Stars: vs Rockford Ice Hogs tonight ($3 beer night), Saturday fan appreciation – need wins for home playoff games
• Express Baseball: Continuing series vs Chihuahuas at Dell Diamond
• NBA: Dylan Brooks (Phoenix) vs Draymond Green (Golden State) tonight
• NHL: Dallas Stars start playoffs tomorrow vs Minnesota Wild

🎟️ TICKET GIVEAWAYS

• References to giving away Toadies tickets for Buck’s Backyard show
• Mentions of ticket giveaways throughout the hour

📞 PHONE CALLERS

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😂 DAILY BIT / BANTER

• Comedy show recap: Sawyer’s successful show at Bangers featuring Spencer Cavins, Jason Rodriguez, Ashley Sharma, Dean Stanfield
• Shower habits debate: Discussion of trickle-down economics joke, loofah vs hands vs washcloth (50% hands, 31% loofah, 17% washcloth)
• Gatorade discussion: Company targeting non-athletes, various flavors and sugar content debates
• Neighborhood watch: Sawyer’s area made Yahoo News for meth bust (5 ounces), praising community involvement

🎸 AUSTIN EVENTS

• Buck’s Backyard: Trevin attended Toadies show, praised venue’s affordability, parking, disc golf course
• Reggae Fest: Downtown at Auditorium Shore this weekend
• Two Step In: Georgetown event
• Free Show Friday: Hotel Vegas with French Film
• Next of Kin: Central Machine Works tonight
• Blues on the Green: Upcoming event

👤 GUESTS

• Kristen Curry: Agreed to do weather reports for the show (big announcement)

📝 SUMMARY

The first half of today’s Morning X showcased the developing chemistry between veteran host Trevin Smith and comedy-background co-host Sawyer Stull. Sawyer opened with enthusiasm about his successful comedy show at Bangers on Rainy Street, featuring local Austin comedians he respects from before the “comedy boom.” The conversation revealed Sawyer’s perspective on Austin’s comedy scene stigma and his preference for established local talent over newer arrivals.

Sports coverage dominated significant airtime with Sawyer detailing weekend options including Texas baseball against Alabama, the returning Orange & White football game, and Texas Stars hockey with promotional pricing. The hosts demonstrated their local knowledge discussing travel times around Austin and venue recommendations like Buck’s Backyard, where Trevin attended the previous night’s Toadies concert and praised the Buda venue’s accessibility and amenities.

Personal revelations added humor and relatability, particularly during discussions about shower habits, Gatorade preferences, and Sawyer’s neighborhood making national news for a meth bust. The show’s biggest announcement was securing Kristen Curry as their official weather correspondent, marking a step toward more professional production values. The chemistry between hosts shone through their natural banter about Austin life, from record store recommendations to the practical realities of getting around the city.

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Second Half

🎙️ Morning X – Second Half 🎙️

📰 HEADLINES (continued)

• D4VD arrest – 21-year-old Houston-born alt-pop singer arrested for suspected killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

• Border wall lawsuit – Group sues Department of Homeland Security to stop construction in Big Bend area

• Record Store Day – Tomorrow, Trevin encourages supporting local shops and mentions new Nine Inch Nails album

🏈 SPORTS (continued)

• Texas Stars hockey – Team needs 2 wins this weekend vs Rockford Icehogs to secure playoff bye

• One point ahead of Manitoba Moose for 3rd place

• If they fall to 4th, must play best-of-3 series in Frisco (Cedar Park Center booked with Disney on Ice)

• Sawyer attending tonight’s game, Section 104

🎟️ TICKET GIVEAWAYS (continued)

• Jack White tickets mentioned

• Jimmy Eat World tickets available

📞 PHONE CALLERS (continued)

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😂 DAILY BIT (continued)

• “Fubbing” discussion – phone snubbing while with people in real life

• Taco Bell app obsession – Sawyer’s detailed breakdown of the “Lux Box” strategy and sharing meals

• Lawn mowing rivalry – Both hosts discussing weekend mowing plans and neighborhood standards

🍔 AUSTIN FOOD & RESTAURANTS

• Phoebe’s Diners – Strong recommendation from Trevin, “feeding the building all week”

• Taco Bell app mastery – Sawyer’s extensive discussion of customization and discontinued item recreations

• Trader Joe’s settlement – $100 payment for 2019 credit card info leak, Trevin calls it “Traitor Joe’s”

🎵 MUSIC DISCUSSION

• Cheer Up Charlie’s – Hex Boyfriend album release show tonight

• Old Settlers Music Festival – This weekend at Camp Ben McCullough in Driftwood

• S.L. Hauser – Show at Hole in the Wall

👤 GUESTS (continued)

• Gus from Gus’s Garage – 15th anniversary celebration Sunday at Silver Medal

• Custom cars, hot rods, resto mods specialist

• Lone Star Roundup weekend with 2,000+ hot rods in town

• Raffles, tattoos, Flame Trick Subs playing at 5pm

• Instagram: GusGarageATX

👋 SHOW CLOSE & TOMORROW

• Trevin promises no week-long vacation

• Marketplace Monday returning – “strangest things on the web”

• Sawyer attending Texas Stars game tonight, inviting listeners to Section 104

• Both hosts heading to mow lawns this afternoon

📝 SUMMARY (3 paragraphs)

The second half of today’s Morning X featured an interesting mix of local Austin culture and personal obsessions. Gus from Gus’s Garage joined to promote his 15th anniversary celebration at Silver Medal, highlighting the local custom car scene and the massive Lone Star Roundup weekend bringing over 2,000 hot rods to town. Trevin showcased his deep Austin knowledge by recommending Phoebe’s Diners and discussing upcoming shows at iconic venues like Cheer Up Charlie’s.

Sawyer revealed his surprising addiction to the Taco Bell app, providing an incredibly detailed breakdown of his “Lux Box” strategy and how he and his girlfriend share meals for maximum value. This led to broader discussions about “fubbing” (phone snubbing in real life) and a potential Trader Joe’s class action settlement that could net affected customers $100. The chemistry between the hosts shines through these everyday conversations.

The show wrapped with both hosts preparing for weekend lawn maintenance, showcasing their neighborly competitive spirit, and Sawyer inviting listeners to find him at tonight’s crucial Texas Stars playoff positioning game. With Trevin’s promise of no more week-long vacations and Monday’s return of “Marketplace Monday,” the hosts maintained their commitment to consistent local programming while celebrating Austin’s unique character.