Trevin & Sawyer In The Morning — 2026-06-09
Trevin & Sawyer In The Morning | Austin, TX | Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🎙️ First Hour
Here is the analysis of this portion of the transcript:
Topics Covered
- AC repair mishap — Trevin recounts spending hours unclogging his AC drain line with a shop vac after finding water pooling under his garage floor, initially mistaking it for puppy urine. The unit is still partially leaking and needs PVC glue.
- College sports integrity — Sawyer covers the Brendan Soresby gambling case, in which a judge granted an injunction allowing the quarterback to play with only a two-game suspension despite placing nearly 3,000 bets totaling $90,000, including 40+ involving his own teams.
- World Cup worker strike threat — A news item about 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers threatening to strike three days before the U.S. team’s opening World Cup match against Paraguay on Friday.
- Laughter and child development — A study showing laughter plays a major role in helping children learn, connect, and grow, leading to a riff about the hosts being “doctors of laughter.”
- Puppy eating headphones — A brief tangent about Trevin’s dog chewing through two pairs of headphones, and his new $46 Amazon replacements.
- Sawyer’s family background — A digression into Sawyer’s blended family makeup, prompted by a joke about calling his mother by her first name.
- Mini fridge appreciation — A quick bit about things you never knew you needed, with Sawyer naming his mini fridge where he keeps limited edition Busch Lights.
- Spurs NBA Finals Game 4 — Victor Wembanyama’s performance and the Spurs getting their first win of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.
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Main News Headlines Discussed
- [00:04:35] College QB Brendan Soresby granted a court injunction by a Lubbock judge, reducing his suspension to two games despite placing nearly 3,000 bets totaling $90,000, with 40+ bets involving his own teams.
- [00:08:42] 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers threatening to strike three days before the U.S. vs. Paraguay World Cup opener; workers seeking higher pay, better safety conditions, and a ban on ICE agents at the stadium.
- [00:10:08] Study confirms laughter plays a significant role in children’s brain development, supporting creativity, memory, and emotional well-being.
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Austin/Texas Sports
- [00:13:00] San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115–111 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on the road, getting their first win of the series. Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Knicks had not lost in 46 days and were riding a 13-game playoff win streak heading into the game.
- [00:02:47] Brief mention that Trevin’s AC repair cut into the first half of the Spurs game the night before.
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Funny Moments, Bits, or Memorable Exchanges
- [00:00:39–00:04:15] Extended AC repair bit — Trevin’s story about sucking sludge out of his AC line with a shop vac spawned a series of increasingly crude jokes from Sawyer about “raw deals,” dinner, and lipstick, culminating in Trevin admitting he sets up Sawyer’s jokes intentionally. Sawyer declared it “batting practice” at 6:40 AM and hit “a single.”
- [00:09:08–00:09:28] Trevin confused Paraguay with Uruguay (the country of Luis Suarez, “the Uruguay vampire”), prompting Sawyer to tell him he was “showing his ass.”
- [00:10:15] Sawyer’s definition of Dr. Feelgood’s PhD: “pretty huge dong,” followed by both hosts claiming medical degrees “in the pediatric division.”
- [00:10:42] Sawyer claimed he stopped juggling at Seton Hospital because they asked him to leave for “spilling marbles in the hallway.”
- [00:13:43–00:13:50] During the Spurs recap, Sawyer made a thinly veiled Jeffrey Epstein joke referencing Trump attending the game and the Knicks’ 13-game win streak being “in danger.”
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Guests or Phone Callers
- [00:02:06] Trevin gave a shoutout to his buddy Donald Nieto, who advised him over the phone on how to fix his AC drain line. (Not an on-air caller — referenced only.)
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3-Paragraph Summary
The show opened with Trevin recounting a messy home repair ordeal from the previous evening, in which he spent roughly four hours unclogging his AC drain line using a shop vac after discovering water seeping through his garage tiles — initially blaming his puppy. The story became fodder for Sawyer’s rapid-fire innuendo and the two fell into a loose, comedic rhythm early in the show. Trevin revealed the repair was only partially successful and he still needs PVC glue, while Sawyer made it clear he sees no downside to renting. The segment wound down into quick tangents about Trevin’s dog eating two pairs of headphones (now replaced by $46 Amazon buds), Sawyer’s mini fridge full of limited edition Busch Lights, and a brief detour into Sawyer’s blended family makeup.
Sawyer then led a sports segment covering the Brendan Soresby college gambling scandal, expressing strong frustration over a Lubbock judge granting the quarterback an injunction that reduced his suspension to just two games despite nearly 3,000 bets and $90,000 wagered, including on his own teams. Sawyer cited a scathing anonymous quote from a Big 12 coach suggesting the ruling made a mockery of the sport, and echoed Scott Van Pelt’s sentiment that the NCAA might as well have no rules at all. A World Cup news item followed, noting that 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers are threatening to strike three days before the U.S. opens against Paraguay, with Trevin briefly embarrassing himself by confusing Paraguay with Uruguay — the country of soccer biter Luis Suarez.
The segment closed with a lighthearted discussion of a study on children and laughter, which led to both hosts half-jokingly claiming medical credentials as “doctors of laughter.” Trevin shared a genuine moment about how much he loves making his son laugh, and Sawyer compared it to getting his dog’s leg to kick. The show then moved into a Spurs update, with Sawyer recapping Victor Wembanyama’s dominant 32-point, 8-rebound, 6-assist performance as the Spurs beat the Knicks 115–111 to get their first win of the NBA Finals and snap New York’s 13-game playoff winning streak — a run that had lasted 46 days. Trevin proudly noted he stayed awake for the whole game despite his AC-related exhaustion the night before.
⏰ Second Hour
Here is the analysis of this portion of the transcript:
Topics Covered
- Introduction of recurring Tuesday guest Emily (identified as “digital queen”)
- Emily’s theater production auditions and casting update
- Blues on the Green event promotion
- Texas AG Ken Paxton’s protein powder investigation (headlines segment)
- Extended deep-dive into the “Bricks and Minifigs” / Reckless Ben YouTube saga
- NBA Finals (San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks)
- College football legal/gambling ruling
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Austin or Texas News Stories
- [00:17:53] Texas AG Ken Paxton launched an industry-wide investigation into protein powder manufacturers following reports of lead and cadmium contamination; 23 products tested showed plant-based proteins had lead levels nine times higher than whey and twice as high as beef-based products
- [00:26:11] A legal ruling was discussed that Sawyer described as allowing teams/parties to keep appealing to judges until getting a favorable ruling, with implications for college football and athlete gambling
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Sports Topics
- [00:25:23] San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115–111 in the NBA Finals (series not over; first to four wins); Sawyer noted the Knicks had won 13 games in a row going into the game
- [00:25:46] The President of the United States attended the Knicks game; Sawyer joked his presence broke the Knicks’ winning streak — “just because he’s the color of their logo does not mean he is a good luck charm”
- [00:26:06] College football discussed briefly in negative terms; Sawyer described a legal precedent that he said effectively opened the door for athletes to gamble, calling it the “worst news”
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Austin Music, Venue, or Event Mentions
- [00:16:47] Blues on the Green — Day one announced; gates open at 5:30 PM, show starts at 7:00 PM; described as completely free with food and bars on site; Trevin mentioned being given a branded T-shirt to wear
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Funny Bits, Debates, or Memorable Moments
- [00:14:13] Emily jokes that Sawyer gave up his chair for her and is now calling her a queen; Sawyer responds “chivalry’s not dead”; Trevin fires back that his lowered chair is in its “refractory period” trying to get back up — one of the bigger laughs of the segment
- [00:15:30] After Emily shares that a listener named Maggie auditioned for her play after hearing Emily on the radio, Trevin says “this show is changing lives,” followed by an unnamed voice (SPEAKER_07) deadpanning “probably ruining a couple” — strong comedic beat
- [00:18:02] Trevin editorializes the symptoms of heavy metal exposure from protein powder to include “long hair, loving sick vans, and getting sick tats” — a riff on heavy metal music stereotypes
- [00:16:59] Sawyer jokes that staying up until 10:30 for basketball is equivalent to Emily’s late Sunday rehearsals; Emily sarcastically replies “oh, that’s really tough on you”
- [00:21:00] Emily recounts that Reckless Ben created a fake company called “We Steal from Old People” with the tagline “Bricks and Minifigs, because it’s not illegal” — the hosts react with visible delight
- [00:22:22] Emily recounts that Patreon responded to a cease-and-desist from Bricks and Minifigs with an official statement she describes as literally saying “F you” — big reaction from the hosts
- [00:23:46] Trevin’s dry closing line on the Bricks and Minifigs story: “I think it was right to make this a two-minute story” — delivered deadpan after Emily had clearly gone well over time
- [00:25:59] Sawyer’s jab at the President attending the Knicks game: “just because he’s the color of their logo does not mean he is a good luck charm”
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Guests or Interviews
- Emily (last name not given) — recurring Tuesday guest, identified as “digital queen”; she works in a role connected to the station and is also involved in local theater production; she drove most of the Bricks and Minifigs discussion and gave the Blues on the Green event details
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Pop Culture, National, or Non-Austin Topics
- [00:19:51] Extended discussion of the viral “Bricks and Minifigs / Reckless Ben” YouTube saga — involving a franchise LEGO resale chain, an elderly man whose $200,000 Star Wars LEGO collection allegedly went missing after a franchisee ownership change, a YouTuber named Reckless Ben who launched a guerrilla accountability campaign, a cease-and-desist to Patreon, hacked police body cam footage, and alleged Mormon Church involvement; Emily described watching over two hours of content on the story and having convinced four coworkers to do the same
- [00:23:58] Brief tangent comparing collectible LEGO sets to Pokémon cards in terms of value — Sawyer and Emily debate whether Trevin’s skepticism about collectibles is hypocritical
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3-Paragraph Summary
This portion of the show opens with Trevin and Sawyer welcoming their recurring Tuesday guest Emily, who they affectionately call their “digital queen.” The segment quickly gets playful, with banter about Sawyer giving up his chair, Trevin’s chair being stuck at a low height (“in its refractory period”), and Emily sharing that a listener named Maggie auditioned for her upcoming theater production after hearing Emily on the radio — prompting Trevin’s dry observation that the show is “changing lives” and an unnamed voice adding it’s “probably ruining a couple.” Emily also discusses the logistical challenge of late Sunday rehearsals, and the group promotes Blues on the Green, Austin’s free outdoor music event, with gates opening at 5:30 PM and the show starting at 7:00 PM.
The headlines segment covers Texas AG Ken Paxton’s investigation into protein powder manufacturers over heavy metal contamination, with Trevin riffing that chronic exposure symptoms include “long hair, loving sick vans, and getting sick tats.” The show then pivots to an extended and enthusiastic breakdown of the viral Bricks and Minifigs story, led by Emily, who has gone deep down the rabbit hole on her own time. The saga involves an elderly man whose $200,000 Star Wars LEGO collection allegedly disappeared after a franchise ownership change, a rogue YouTuber named Reckless Ben who created a fake cult and a company called “We Steal from Old People” in response, a cease-and-desist to Patreon that was publicly rebuffed, hacked police body cam footage, and alleged pursuit by the Mormon Church — leaving Reckless Ben currently on the run somewhere outside the country while still posting YouTube videos.
The sports segment closes out the portion, with Sawyer delivering good and bad news for Texas. On the positive side, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115–111 in the NBA Finals, snapping a 13-game Knicks winning streak — with Sawyer joking that the President attending the game as a guest was the kiss of death for New York. On the negative side, Sawyer briefly discussed a legal ruling he characterized as setting a bad precedent for college football, suggesting it opens the door for athletes or programs to shop for favorable rulings and for increased athlete gambling — a topic cut short but clearly one both hosts found troubling.
🏁 Final Hour
Topics Covered in the Final Portion
- Dirty diaper discovered in the station parking lot and how it inadvertently became a prime parking spot hack (~00:26:28–00:30:27)
- Trevin’s “lawn jeans” that get washed by rain instead of in a washing machine (~00:29:00–00:29:21)
- NASA’s Artemis 3 mission astronaut announcement, scheduled for that morning, with details on the mission timeline and SpaceX/Blue Origin lunar lander docking (~00:31:09–00:32:48)
- Blues on the Green event at Zilker Park — logistics, lineup, vendors, weather contingency, and sponsors (~00:32:50–00:38:55)
- An arm wrestling competition that apparently took place among the three hosts, results teased via social media poll (~00:37:07–00:37:36)
- Social media handles and sign-off (~00:38:25–00:38:55)
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Closing News Stories
- NASA set to announce the four astronauts for the Artemis 3 mission later that morning in Houston; launch scheduled for late 2027 (~00:31:09–00:32:38)
- The New Glenn rocket explosion noted as a potential complication for the Artemis mission timeline (~00:32:32–00:32:37)
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Final Austin Event and Weekend Recommendations
- Blues on the Green at Zilker Park, presented by H-E-B, Texas Ford Dealers, Siete Davis Law Firm, and Southwest (~00:27:31)
- Music starts at 7:00 p.m.; recommended arrival around 5:30 p.m. (~00:33:03–00:33:15)
- Tuesday lineup: Kylie Hernandez, Aaron Burns, and Alejandro Escovedo (~00:34:41–00:34:48)
- Wednesday lineup: Nick Parr, Mama Duke, and Brown Out (~00:34:49–00:34:53)
- Parking passes available for ~$20; CapMetro and scooters offered as alternatives (~00:33:32–00:33:53)
- Rain possible but organizers intend to proceed unless conditions become dangerous (~00:35:16–00:35:26)
- Local food vendors will be on site (~00:34:17–00:34:35)
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Guests or Callers
- Emily (SPEAKER_08) — appears to be a show contributor or third host, present throughout this segment and described as attending Blues on the Green; she provided detailed event information suggesting a possible promotional or co-host role (~00:26:28–00:38:55)
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Funny Closing Moments and Memorable Quotes
- The entire parking lot diaper bit, culminating in Sawyer offering to place used diapers in different spots each day to reserve Emily’s parking space, with the plan to source them from “senior citizens next door” (~00:30:02–00:30:26)
- Trevin joking that Sawyer “tuckered him out” before beating him at arm wrestling: *”You got me after a tough, tough stint”* (~00:37:14–00:37:17)
- On Billy Corgan and the Smashing Pumpkins: *”Why didn’t Billy Corgan ever paint his head orange? Because it’s too on the nose… that’s where the stem would go”* (~00:37:41–00:37:50)
- Sawyer suggesting Trevin get the station’s call sign tattooed on his forehead; Trevin responding: *”I’m sure I would never regret getting a radio station call sign tattoo”* (~00:37:53–00:38:05)
- Emily revealing her social media handle “Earth Toast” came from a random username generator, followed by Sawyer deadpanning that his own name “@SawyerStull” also came from a random generator (~00:38:30–00:38:44)
- Trevin ribbing Sawyer all weekend: *”All weekend Emily, I had to hear ‘Sawyer’s so funny, the show’s going to start, Sawyer’s so funny’”* — followed by Trevin doing a mock sycophantic voice (~00:35:57–00:36:10)
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How the Show Wrapped Up / Previews
- Trevin, Sawyer, and Emily all confirmed they will be at Blues on the Green both Tuesday and Wednesday (~00:38:17–00:38:21)
- A teaser for a possible “special guest” at Blues on the Green Wednesday night was hinted at but not revealed (~00:35:05–00:35:09)
- Listeners were directed to the show’s social media to vote on who won the arm wrestling competition, with a prize offered to someone who guesses correctly (~00:37:30–00:37:36)
- Social media handles shared: Emily at “Earth Toast,” Sawyer at “@SawyerStull,” Trevin at “Trevin on the Radio” (~00:38:25–00:38:48)
- Standard sign-off: *”Thanks for hanging with us today. We’ll see you tomorrow. Bye. Thanks, Emily.”* (~00:38:52–00:38:55)
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Summary
The final portion of the June 9, 2026 edition of *Trevin & Sawyer in the Morning* opened with an extended comedic bit about a dirty diaper that had been sitting in the station parking lot for weeks. A third voice, Emily, explained that she had been deliberately parking next to it every day because the spot is the closest to the door and nobody else will take it — effectively making the diaper her personal parking cone. The conversation spiraled into Trevin confessing he lets rain wash his lawn jeans instead of doing laundry, and Sawyer offering to source fresh diapers from the senior citizens next door to maintain Emily’s reserved spot going forward.
The show then pivoted briefly to news, with Trevin reporting that NASA was set to announce the four-person crew for the Artemis 3 lunar mission later that morning in Houston. He noted the mission is targeted for late 2027, will test docking with both SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar landers, and may face complications following the New Glenn rocket explosion. The hosts riffed on who they’d personally send into space — suggestions included Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton in Mission Control, and a reluctant second chance for Katy Perry on “a different rocket.”
The segment closed with a detailed preview of Blues on the Green at Zilker Park, Austin’s free outdoor music series. Emily served as the event authority, recommending listeners arrive around 5:30 p.m. for the 7:00 p.m. music start, highlighting the local food vendors, and naming the lineups for both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. All three hosts confirmed they’d be on-site both days, with cryptic hints about a possible special Wednesday night guest. The show wrapped with a teaser social media poll about an arm wrestling match that took place between Trevin, Sawyer, and Emily — results withheld to drive engagement — before a quick round of social handle sharing and a cheerful goodbye.
Analysis generated from archived transcripts. Hosts: Trevin Smith and Sawyer Stull. Morning X — Austin, TX.
