The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Episode: Sunday Hang with Clay and Buck – December 21, 2025
Podcast Host: iHeartPodcasts
Date: December 21, 2025

Overview

In this episode of "Sunday Hang," Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle a range of hot topics in news, culture, and politics with their signature mix of sharp commentary and humor. The hosts take listener calls, discuss recent headlines, and share thoughts on viral trends, generational shifts, cancel culture, and the ongoing debate over transgender athletes in sports. They also explore the themes of gratitude, entitlement, and social divides, especially reflected in their candid takes on high-profile figures like Michelle Obama and Kim Kardashian.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Listener Calls and the Culture of Trust (04:09–07:38)

• A Listener's Story: Chip from Florida shares an uplifting account of leaving his wallet, full of cash, at Sam's Club—only to have it returned intact.
  • "Somebody turned it in. It had $400 cash in it... all the cash was in it." – Chip (05:51)
• Trust & Social Cohesion: Buck Sexton reflects that red states generally foster higher trust and community values compared to blue states, though both hosts acknowledge the divides are not purely geographic.
• Experiments on Honesty: The hosts muse about experiments leaving wallets with money on subways to measure honesty, breaking it down by political, religious, and societal lines.

2. Robe Culture & Generational Fashion Trends (07:38–09:37)

• The ‘Robe Guy’ Debate: The hosts joke about whether wearing a robe is a lifestyle, referencing Jesse Kelly’s “robe guy” phase.
  • "The hotels always have robes. I know, I'm not a robe guy…not a big time robe guy." – Buck Sexton (04:57)
  • Voice message: "Don't be hating on people who sport the robe. Yes, it is a lifestyle. I'm an avid fly fisherman..." – Listener Ken (07:46)
• Youth Fads: Discussion veers to teenage fashion: the prevalence of Crocs and popular “poofy in the front” hairstyles.
  • "They're all these kids walking around with the same hair. It's a very unique hairstyle." – Co-host (09:11)

3. Parenting, Ethics & Viral Culture (09:37–10:31)

• Candy Bowl Vigilance: Renee from Kentucky weighs in on viral videos of kids dumping whole bowls of Halloween candy into their bags.
  • "If my son had ever dumped a bowl of candy in his bag, I would have busted his ass on the spot." – Renee (09:46)
• Standards & Accountability: Clay and Buck agree parents should teach children restorative justice (apologizing, replacing what was taken, doing community service).

4. Pop Culture Corner – Kim Kardashian’s Law School Journey (10:31–12:48)

• Persistence & Public Opinion: The hosts discuss Kim Kardashian’s repeated attempts at the California Bar Exam (three failures and counting).
  • "Persistence is the key. Persistence is the key. Very, very important." – Buck Sexton (11:03)
  • "Good for Kim Kardashian for trying and hopefully at some point she’ll pass." – Co-host (12:23)
• Comparisons with JFK Jr. & Celebrity Privilege: They poke fun at celebrity access but commend the attempt to pursue difficult goals despite immense wealth.

5. Michelle Obama, Privilege, and Gratitude (12:48–22:35)

• Critique of Perceived Ingratitude: The hosts strongly criticize former First Lady Michelle Obama for her recent public remarks about the pressure and necessity of having a “glam team.”
  • "I know having a glam team, a trifecta, it feels like a luxury, but it was a time, time necessity..." – Michelle Obama clip (14:18)
  • "Every time she speaks, I think to myself, what an ungrateful bitch." – Clay Travis (18:22)
• Comparisons with Other First Families: Clay details how other First Ladies and the children of presidents received less favorable treatment from media, countering Michelle Obama’s grievance narrative.
• Deeper Social Commentary: The hosts link what they view as Michelle Obama’s attitude to a wider “grievance culture” on the political left, drawing parallels to the US Women's soccer team’s activism and public statements.
• Academic Affirmative Action Debate: Discussion of Michelle Obama’s Princeton thesis on race and her perceived lack of gratitude for the opportunities given to her (19:54–21:09).

6. Media, Legacy, & Double Standards (21:09–22:45)

• Media Treatment of Political Offspring: Further discussion about how media scrutinized the Bush daughters and Chelsea Clinton compared to the Obamas and Bidens.
  • "Do you think the Trumps have been treated fairly, like the kids? … They would put them in prison if they could, for sure." – Clay Travis (22:15)
• Hunter Biden Digression: Buck pivots to Hunter Biden as the epitome of media double standards toward political families.

7. Clay Travis’s New Book & Meritocracy in Sports (27:12–31:05)

• Listener Review: Donna from Florida gives a positive review of Clay’s new book "Balls," appreciating its autobiographical elements and culture critique.
  • "You definitely have balls. I'm impressed and enjoyed the story..." – Donna (27:37)
• Book Themes: Clay describes the book’s focus on the erosion of merit in sports (the Leah Thomas controversy as a jumping-off point), media evolution, and politicization of athletics.

8. Transgender Athletes, Science, and the Olympics Debate (31:05–36:42)

• Olympic Regulations Update: Discussion of the International Olympic Committee's indecision and changes regarding transgender athlete eligibility.
  • "How did we create a landscape where a man wins a women's NCAA swimming championship? It wasn’t overnight, it was gradual." – Clay Travis (28:11)
• Biology vs. Identity Politics: Both hosts are resolute that competition should be based on biological sex, not gender identity, highlighting ongoing athletic controversies and perceived attempts at “gray area” policymaking.
  • "If you have male chromosomes and the physical advantages of male testosterone, you should only be able to compete against men. It’s actually not that complicated." – Buck Sexton (36:22)
• Double Standards and Social Realities: They comment on the lack of high-profile female-to-male transitions yielding “man of the year” status (Elliot—formerly Ellen—Page used as an example).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Persistence is the key. Persistence is the key. Very, very important.”
  Buck Sexton on Kim Kardashian’s attempts at the bar exam (11:03)

• “Every time she speaks, I think to myself, what an ungrateful bitch.”
  Clay Travis, sharply critical of Michelle Obama’s perceived lack of gratitude (18:22)

• “If my son had ever dumped a bowl of candy in his bag, I would have busted his ass on the spot.”
  Renee, listener from Kentucky, on parenting ethics (09:46)

• “If you had male chromosomes and the physical advantages of male testosterone, you should only be able to compete against men. It’s actually not that complicated.”
  Buck Sexton, on transgender athletes and sports fairness (36:22)

• “You definitely have balls. I'm impressed and enjoyed the story...”
  Donna, listener, on Clay Travis’s new book "Balls" (27:37)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [04:09] – Listener Calls: Trust & Values
• [07:46] – Robe Guy Debate & Lifestyle Calls
• [09:46] – Parenting, Viral Videos, Candy Bowl Ethics
• [10:31] – Kim Kardashian and the Bar Exam
• [12:48] – Michelle Obama Critique & Gratitude Debate
• [19:54] – Michelle Obama's Princeton Thesis & Affirmative Action
• [27:12] – Listener Book Review (“Balls”) & Sports Culture
• [31:05] – Transgender Athletes, IOC Policies, and Science
• [36:22] – Biology, Gender, and Social Double Standards

Episode Tone & Style

Clay and Buck maintain a lively, unscripted, and candid tone throughout—a mix of playful banter, pointed criticism, social commentary, and engagement with their audience. Their language is direct, irreverent, and at times controversial, particularly on culture war topics. Listener engagement is woven throughout, giving the episode a conversational, community radio feel.

For Listeners Who Haven’t Tuned In

This episode is a broad survey of today’s most divisive social issues, filtered through the hosts’ right-leaning perspective. It offers sharp takes on everything from everyday honesty and generational quirks to gender politics in sports and the role of privilege among the nation’s elites. Listeners will find robust debate, unapologetic opinions, and a steady flow of listener interaction—a characteristic “Clay and Buck” episode.