Trevin & Sawyer In The Morning — 4/22/2026

First Half

📻 Morning X – First Half 📻

🎙️ HOSTS PRESENT

• Trevin Smith – veteran host, morning show lead
• Sawyer Stull – co-host, comedy background

📰 MORNING X HEADLINES

• Austin woman chases home invader with gun, calls 911 but gets redirected to 311 ❓
• Democrats win Virginia redistricting special election (4 seats gained)
• Texas redistricting happened without public vote (contrasted with Virginia)
• Earth Day today – 26% of Americans don’t know it’s Earth Day
• Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz according to Iranian state media
• Early voting happening for May 2nd local elections (school boards, mayoral races)

🏈 MORNING X SPORTS

• Texas baseball vs Air Force canceled due to rain
• Rangers beat Pirates in series opener
• Astros lost to Guardians on road
• Spurs lose nail-biter to Trailblazers, now 1-1 in series
• Victor Wembanyama in concussion protocol after face plant, doubtful for Game 3 Saturday
• Rockets down 0-2 to Lakers – “abysmal” performance
• Kevin Durant had 9 turnovers, 24 points in loss
• Stars play tonight (late game warning for tomorrow’s show)

🎟️ TICKET GIVEAWAYS

• Doug from Samsung plant won Weezer tickets at Moody Center (just for saying good morning)
• Matt from Leander won Modest Mouse tickets for lane marker info
• More tickets available: Weezer, Modest Mouse

📞 PHONE CALLERS

• Doug – drives to Samsung plant, works on air conditioning, big Weezer fan
• Matt from Leander – works in road industry, confirmed lane marker paint issue (Texas doesn’t use reflective glass beads)
• Charlie from Liberty Hill – 19 years old, electrician, 20/20 vision, also can’t see lane markers in rain

😂 DAILY BIT / BANTER

• Finland Air Force drew male genitalia flight patterns visible on radar
• Lane marker rant – Trevin can’t see road lines when it rains, refuses eye exam, blames cheap Texas paint specs
• Earth Day + 420 merger proposal – combine holidays since they’re 2 days apart
• Samsung roasting – called their stove “worst ever,” worried about losing sponsorship
• JetBlue pricing scandal – airline admitted to surveillance pricing via clearing cookies

🎸 AUSTIN EVENTS

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👤 GUESTS

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📝 SUMMARY

The first half of today’s Morning X featured the hosts’ signature blend of local Austin issues, sports coverage, and comedic commentary. Trevin and Sawyer kicked off the show with an impromptu Weezer ticket giveaway, setting a generous tone that continued throughout the morning with easy ticket wins for engaged callers.

A major recurring theme was Trevin’s passionate rant about Austin’s disappearing lane markers during rain, which sparked multiple caller confirmations and expert insight from Matt in the road industry. This evolved into a broader discussion about Austin’s infrastructure problems and the city’s lack of citizen input on major decisions, contrasting local redistricting with Virginia’s democratic approach. The hosts also covered disappointing Texas sports results, particularly the Spurs’ loss and Wembanyama’s concerning injury.

The show’s comedic highlights included international news about Finland’s Air Force drawing inappropriate flight patterns and JetBlue accidentally revealing airline pricing manipulation tactics. Trevin’s stubborn refusal to get his eyes checked while demanding better road infrastructure perfectly captured the show’s blend of personal quirks and civic complaints, while Sawyer’s Earth Day gardening efforts and 420/Earth Day merger proposal showcased their contrasting but complementary personalities.

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Second Half

🎙️ Morning X – Second Half 🎙️

📰 HEADLINES (continued)

• Trevin reports on Iran/U.S. tensions – ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz, President Trump extended ceasefire but Tehran declined peace talks

• Local heartbreak: Downtown IHOP at Cesar Chavez & I-35 headed to foreclosure auction again after delayed Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

• Sawyer jokes about having “zero grasp on international situations” – couldn’t even handle 5 ounces of meth found near his house

🏈 SPORTS (continued)

• 2026 NFL Draft tomorrow from Pittsburgh – Cowboys drafting 12th, potentially targeting Ohio State’s Caleb Downs

• Houston Texans draft 28th out of 32 teams, expected to take defensive edge rusher

• Rough night for Texas NBA teams: Spurs lost to Trail Blazers, Victor Wimbanyama hit his head on court and entered concussion protocol

• Houston Rockets embarrassing loss to Lakers 94-101 – were massive favorites (bet $900 to win $100), now down 0-2 in series

• Sawyer calls for firing everyone: “Fire the team on a rocket into the sun”

🎟️ TICKET GIVEAWAYS (continued)

• Weezer tickets mentioned for upcoming show

• Modest Mouse tickets available

📞 PHONE CALLERS (continued)

• Randy texted in – neurosurgeon at major Austin hospital who also can’t see road lines when it rains and “ricochets off barricades”

• Trevin concerned about brain surgeon who can barely see the road

😂 DAILY BIT (continued)

• Station Vehicle Shopping – looking for new 101X vehicle to replace current “Euro work truck that looks like a computer mouse with wheels”

• Found 1995 Camaro convertible in Kyle for $2,500 with 5.7L engine

• Found 1995 GMC Suburban with 311,000 miles (they like 311 around here)

• Called Dr. Joseph Kattinsley from St. Edwards for expert opinion on both vehicles AND Iran geopolitics

🍔 AUSTIN FOOD & RESTAURANTS

• North Austin is premier destination for Chinese food in Austin

• Trevin took unemployed friend to celebrate new job at House of Three Gorges (Din Ho was closed Tuesday)

• Pay-then-play establishment, was packed with customers

• Chinese food is “only acceptable doggy bag food” – gets better over time since fried rice uses day-old rice

• Discussion of P.F. Chang’s decline from fancy occasion restaurant to overpriced chain

• Pei Wei was P.F. Chang’s answer to cheaper Chinese food option

🎵 MUSIC DISCUSSION

• Tonight: Stevie Nicks at Moody Center

• Thursday: Fabulous Thunderbirds at Antone’s, Gwar at Emo’s, Jizza at Far Out Lounge (30th anniversary of Liquid Swords)

• Jelly Roll at ACL Live Thursday

• Friday: Goose (jammy band, not related to Geese) at Moody Center, Emo Orchestra at Paramount Theater

• Mean Joe Lean at Hole in the Wall with Andrew Cashin and Gummy Fang

👤 GUESTS (continued)

• Dr. Joseph Kattinsley – Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at St. Edwards University, Stanford visiting fellow, honored by Iraqi PM

• Provided analysis on Iran as “pragmatic actor” and breakdown of used car options

• Philly Joe Will Iran gave expert takes on both vehicles and geopolitics

👋 SHOW CLOSE & TOMORROW

• Sawyer excited for “pre-Friday” tomorrow – hopes the term catches on

• More Weezer and Modest Mouse tickets tomorrow

• Morning X podcast available at 101X.com

• Sawyer’s wife texting so he had to leave

• Social media: @SawyerStull and @TrevinOnTheRadio

• Lawless show coming up next

📝 SUMMARY (3 paragraphs)

The second half of today’s Morning X showcased the hosts’ unique blend of sports disappointment, local Austin culture, and unexpected expert guests. Trevin and Sawyer dealt with a brutal night for Texas sports teams, particularly the Houston Rockets’ embarrassing playoff loss to the Lakers and Victor Wimbanyama’s concussion after hitting his head on the court. Their frustration was palpable, with Sawyer calling for the entire Rockets organization to be “fired into the sun.”

A standout segment involved the search for a new station vehicle, where the hosts found a beat-up 1995 Camaro and high-mileage Suburban online, then called Dr. Joseph Kattinsley from St. Edwards University for expert opinions. What made this brilliant radio was that Dr. Kattinsley turned out to be a legitimate Middle Eastern Studies professor who could expertly analyze both used cars and Iran’s geopolitical strategy, seamlessly transitioning from automotive advice to foreign policy analysis.

The show maintained its strong Austin focus through extensive coverage of local food culture, particularly Trevin’s lunch at House of Three Gorges and his passionate defense of North Austin as the city’s Chinese food capital. Combined with comprehensive coverage of upcoming concerts and events, plus the hosts’ growing on-air chemistry (including Sawyer convincing Trevin to start drinking water in the mornings), the episode demonstrated the Morning X’s successful formula of local expertise, unexpected moments, and genuine Austin personality.