Jeff Lewis Has Issues

Episode: Katie Lowes & Zach Noe Towers: Awards & Burritos
Date: April 1, 2026
Host: Jeff Lewis
Guests: Katie Lowes, Zach Noe Towers
Main Theme: Playful chaos as Jeff and friends navigate unexpected honors, mattress mooching, brunch, award show snubs, celiac struggles, and astrological manifesting—with zero filter.

Episode Overview

This lively, fast-paced episode features actor/entrepreneur Katie Lowes and comic Zach Noe Towers joining Jeff Lewis and his “chumps” regulars (Shane Douglas, Annie, Jameson, and more) for a quintessentially colorful morning:

• Jeff is surprised with an official State of California proclamation—declaring “Jeff Lewis Day”—delivered by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez.
• The group riffs on major (and minor) awards, snubs, and celebrity recognition.
• Katie shamelessly campaigns for a free mattress (while the others jump on the freeload wagon).
• Free food at work, celiac cruises, and manifesting desires are all in play, with plenty of digs, shout-outs, and rolling laughter.

Key Segments & Highlights

1. State Proclamation: Jeff Lewis Day (06:00–15:40)

Mark Gonzalez (CA Assembly Majority Whip) surprises Jeff live in the studio, presenting him with a framed proclamation for “Jeff Lewis Day.”

• The Build-up: The gang jokes about whether Mark is a real politician or a stripper. Katie quips:
  • “I would love for an elected official to give you a lap dance.” (02:13 — Katie Lowes)
• The document is legit, and Jeff is genuinely moved:
  • “This is honestly perfect timing. I really needed this proclamation today. This is a fool.” (08:14 — Jeff Lewis)
• Mark honors Jeff for his philanthropy and industry work:
  • “The contributions that Jeff Lewis has made to the entertainment industry as well as his viewing and listening audiences have been invaluable...” (07:28 — Mark Gonzalez)

Chump Proclamations:
Mark doles out faux-official personalized certificates for each regular, poking fun at their quirks (10:00–14:10), e.g.:

• “A proud bisexual man, former Marriott employee, Funko pop collector... balancing theme park magic with very real credit card debt.” (10:29 — Mark Gonzalez, for Oscar)
• “You are living proof that you can chase thrills, drop sound cues, and rack up points and interests all at the same time.” (10:33)
• “Bringing true main character energy... charm and just the right amount of chaos. A proud, gluten free pretzel entrepreneur.” (12:42 — Mark Gonzalez, for Katie Lowes)
• The group is genuinely touched—though Zach’s gets roasted for “needing a real job.”
• Mark jokes: “Am I honorary chump yet?” (15:30)

2. Mattress Begging (16:53–21:36)

Katie Lowes launches into a campaign for a free mattress:

• “My Mattress is over 10 years old. I have a horrible back when I sleep at home... I need help.” (17:10 — Katie Lowes)
• Jeff exposes mattress industry price gouging; the group shares freebie escapades, trading influencer war stories.
• Everyone demands a free mattress (“Stack ’em! Princess and the Pea style!”), with Annie requesting one for her guest room.
• “I will post all day, all night. I will jump, I will pillow fight. I'll do whatever they want.” (19:25 — Katie Lowes)
• The crew plots a unified influencer mattress campaign.

3. Celiac Struggles & the Free Cruise (21:40–26:33)

• Jeff directs the conversation to Katie’s well-known celiac disease.
• Katie jokes about getting offered a free “celiac cruise” after her last appearance—she wants payment now:
  • “Love to go for an appearance fee.” (23:45 — Katie Lowes)
• The group discusses celiac food restrictions, with lots of banter on going truly gluten-free at sea.
• Jameson warns Jeff about insensitivity to diabetes after recent listener push-back, and Katie underscores that serious celiac can be life-altering (26:14–26:25).

4. Astrological Manifestations & Spirit Week (32:40–40:14)

• The group turns to Jeff’s recent woo-woo experiences—he’s been waking at exactly 4:11 AM nightly.
• Katie, into astrology and psychics, teases him:
  • “Those are two death numbers. I'm kidding.” (32:43 — Katie Lowes)
• They read online that 4:11 is about focusing on passions and new beginnings.
• Katie shares how the week is the Astrological New Year (Aries season), and gives a manifestation ritual:
  • “You should really write down what you want to let go of, of the last year, what you're calling in this new year... say it three times into your hands.” (38:14 — Katie Lowes)
• Everyone manifests together for new mattresses, gold bracelets, raises, and more.

5. Breakfast Burrito Rapture & Work Freebies (34:11–35:10, 41:06–43:51, 47:01–47:59)

• Jeff rants (affectionately) about SiriusXM’s “Spirit Week”—mockery of office dress-ups, but full endorsement of the free breakfast burritos.
• Listeners call in to commiserate:
  • “You've been shitting on spirit Week all week. I agree with you. It is dumb. Third grader should be doing Spirit week.” (48:58 — Listener, Martha)
• Everyone reminisces about favorite breakfast foods and campaigns for gifts from sponsors, including jewelry (Amati Designs shout-out).

6. Parenting, Carpools, and Everyday Chaos (44:00–46:30)

• Chat moves to Jeff’s daughter Monroe and the headaches of after-school carpool logistics, with relatable banter about LA parenting, aggressive “moms and gays” in pickup lines, and the unique habits of Jeff’s kid.
• Katie details minivan (Kia Carnival) driving life, and the crew laments chaotic school pickup routines.

7. Shappy Pretzels and Small Business Support (47:12–48:16)

• Jeff campaigns for listeners to buy Katie’s husband Adam’s Shappy Pretzels to fund her mattress.
  • “We’ve sold over like 6,7000 pretzels because of Jeff.” (47:32 — Katie Lowes)
• Katie hopes for a breakthrough gluten-free version:
  • “My husband's working very hard to try to make a gluten free pretzel. And I'm convinced when he figures it out, we're going to be billionaires.” (47:48 — Katie Lowes)

Notable Quotes and Moments

• Jeff Lewis (on being honored):
  “I’ve never been honored in my life. I've never won any award.” (15:23)
• Mark Gonzalez (proclamation):
  “Now therefore be it resolved… that Jeff Lewis be commended for his exemplary record of service to people throughout the state of California and beyond.” (07:28)
• Katie Lowes (mattress hustle):
  “I will post all day, all night. I will jump, I will pillow fight. I'll do whatever they want.” (19:25)
• Listener Martha (on free food):
  “So we're paying for the burritos, we're paying for the M and Ms sitting in that jar.” (49:25)
• Jameson (Norms commercial):
  “I got it. I auditioned and I got it.” (41:58)
• Jeff Lewis (astrological new year):
  “This is basically January 1st, but of the astrolog, which is like a bit better, more powerful calendar in my opinion.” (37:24)
• Zach Noe Towers (roasted by Mark):
  “Comedy belongs on Vine, so it probably doesn't belong online or in public.” (13:13 – Proclamation reading)
• Katie Lowes (on Shappy Pretzels):
  “I can't even eat the product that I create… The irony sucks.” (47:32)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Award Setup, Mark's Entrance: 01:36–07:53
• Proclamations for the Whole Gang: 09:54–14:19
• Mattress Discussion: 16:53–21:36
• Celiac! Celiac! Cruise Offers: 21:40–26:33
• Astrology, Manifestations & 4:11 Mystery: 32:40–40:14
• Breakfast Burrito Joy/Spirit Week: 34:11–35:10, 41:06–43:51
• Carpools & Parenting Talk: 44:00–46:30
• Shappy Pretzels Push: 47:12–48:16
• Listener Martha Calls In: 48:44–50:12

Summary Tone and Final Thoughts

The episode sparkles with Jeff’s trademark mix of self-deprecation, edgy banter, and genuine connection to the people in the room. Awards are simultaneously honored and spoofed, freeloading is shamelessly strategized, and wellness rituals are given their due—alongside the sarcasm.

If you love the messy, real, and slightly roasting dynamic of Jeff Lewis Has Issues, this episode captures the crew at their best—celebrating (and skewering) each other, manifesting big dreams and free stuff, and inviting listeners into their irreverent, affectionate chaos.