The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show — Sunday Hang (January 18, 2026)

Overview

In this lively Sunday Hang episode, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton blend witty banter and sharp political commentary as they dive into the week's hottest cultural and media stories. From Donald Trump’s peculiar taste in movies to debates about living in cold-weather states, and a humorous defense of drinking rosé, the duo keeps things entertaining while touching on deeper media trends, cultural shifts, and the ongoing battle of media conglomerates. Listener calls add community flavor, while Clay and Buck’s candid reflection on their off-air lives injects a relatable, human element.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Donald Trump’s Movie Preferences (00:16–02:30)

• The hosts joke about Trump’s love for 80s and 90s action movies, particularly "Rush Hour" and "Bloodsport".
  • Clay references a Semaphore article detailing Trump's movie input with Larry Ellison and David Ellison, now involved with Paramount.
  • Trump’s "best ever" list apparently mirrors the "Sexton Boys' 90s VHS collection."
  • Buck openly identifies "Bloodsport" as “the best Van Damme movie” and “the best martial arts movie ever made.” (01:23)
  • The show references a New Yorker piece recalling Trump fast-forwarding through "Bloodsport" for just the fight scenes.
  • Quote (Clay): “Every American male who does not self-identify as a male feminist reads that and goes, yeah, I've somehow just watched the fights—he's like, totally normal.” (01:57)
  • Stephen Miller is mentioned as sharing the same favorite film.

2. Listener Interactions: Personal Stories & Preferences (03:32–04:27, 13:21–14:35, 20:46–22:23)

• Calls include Carly from Colorado defending her love of snow and cold weather, sparking a debate on regional living:
  • Carly describes fresh snowfall and outdoor activities.
  • Buck and Clay admit they're more "après-ski" than actual skiers, with Buck’s wife and Clay’s family inclining towards snow sports.
  • Clay shares a story about crashing into a tree while skiing:
    • Quote (Clay): “Would I think as I was laying there amid the branches in the tree, this was really dumb...? I grew up in the South. I like every other sport I can do without skiing.” (05:09)
• Trucker Gibbs calls in to defend Buck’s indoor temperature preferences and Clay’s choice of beverage.
  • Quote (Gibbs): “My house stays at 68 degrees year round because that's the way my wife likes it. There's nothing wrong with that... the man card, you keep the wife happy. That's worth any man card.” (13:59)

3. Pop Culture and TV: The Yellowstone Effect (07:58–11:47)

• The hosts poke fun at TV shows that romanticize life out West.
  • The show "Yellowstone" is criticized for depicting only the idyllic summer in Montana, ignoring brutal winter reality.
    • Quote (Buck): “The whole thing is preposterous, ok? In Yellowstone. The whole thing is absolutely preposterous. And the funniest part about it is Montana is the coldest state in America on average, in the winter.” (09:03)
  • Other shows like "Deadwood" are mentioned for similar seasonal misrepresentations.
  • Commentary on celebrities and newcomers buying land in Montana, only to find harsh winters, highlights the difference between TV fantasy and real life.

4. Rosé, Stereotypes, and Saturday Show Absences (15:40–18:32, 20:46–22:23)

• Clay’s absence from a Kayleigh McEnany-hosted segment is humorously dissected:
  • Kayleigh teases Clay’s affinity for rosé, threatening to release a “damning” photo.
    • Quote (Kayleigh): “I told him next time he comes on, I'm going to unleash a picture of him drinking a female rose at the Patriot Awards.” (15:54)
  • Clay and Buck discuss how (contrary to his SEC football-loving, beer-drinking image) Clay got into rosé.
  • Buck jokes about Jesse Kelly ordering $75 tequila shots:
    • “Jesse is very tall, so it's hard to shove him under the bus. But I tried.” (17:09)
  • Clay recounts attending the Big Ten title game as his real alibi.
  • A listener (Alan, New Orleans) assures Clay that drinking rosé in the company of Kayleigh, Emily Compagno, and Tomi Lahren needs no defense. (20:46)
  • Bill in New Jersey calls in with a spirited defense of rosé:
    • Quote (Bill): “They're just red grapes that have had the skins peeled off, mashed up, and made into the wine. Especially if they're a Zinfandel or a Pinot Noir.” (21:56)
  • Buck playfully proposes the need for a wine sponsor for the show.

5. Media Industry Maneuvers: Paramount vs. Netflix & CNN (18:32–20:46)

• Brief but impactful analysis of Paramount’s bid for CNN and the media consolidation game.
  • Buck supports the idea, seeing hope for less left-leaning editorial control.
    • Quote (Buck): “I think culturally Paramount has sane owners. Netflix is very left wing... If they buy these assets, it will make them a stronger left wing element here.” (19:48)
  • Clay is more reserved: “I don't know, I don't really have a much of a take on the corporate machination.” (19:39)
  • Buck closes, suggesting Trump supporters should prefer a Paramount takeover for ideological reasons.

6. Lighthearted News: Raccoon Disasters & Synchronized Diving (11:47–13:21)

• Buck shares a viral story of a raccoon breaking into a liquor store, getting drunk, and passing out in the bathroom.
  • Clay appreciates the intelligence of raccoons (calling them “trash pandas”).
• Listener ribbing about Buck’s Upper East Side upbringing and fandom for Andre Agassi and Olympic diver Greg Louganis; Buck takes it in stride.

Notable Quotes

• Clay (on Trump & Bloodsport, 01:57):
  “Every American male who does not self-describe as a male feminist reads that and goes, yeah, I've... just watched the fights.”

• Buck (on Yellowstone’s fantasy life, 09:03):
  “The whole thing is preposterous, ok? In Yellowstone. The whole thing is absolutely preposterous... And the funniest part about it is Montana is the coldest state in America on average, in the winter.”

• Kayleigh McEnany (on Clay’s rosé drinking, 15:54):
  “I told him next time he comes on, I'm going to unleash a picture of him drinking a female rose at the Patriot Awards.”

• Trucker Gibbs (on ‘man card’ and relationships, 13:59):
  “My house stays at 68 degrees... because that's the way my wife likes it... the man card, you keep the wife happy. That's worth any man card.”

• Bill (on rosé, 21:56):
  “They're just red grapes that have had the skins peeled off, mashed up, and made into the wine.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:16 – Trump’s movie tastes; “Bloodsport” fandom
• 03:32 – Carly in Colorado debates winter vs. summer living
• 05:09 – Clay’s cautionary skiing story
• 07:58 – "Yellowstone" and the myth of Montana summers
• 11:47 – Viral raccoon gets drunk in liquor store
• 13:21 – Listener calls: defending Buck’s manhood, Clay’s beverage choices
• 15:40 – Kayleigh McEnany ribs Clay for rosé at the Patriot Awards
• 18:32 – Paramount vs. Netflix for CNN; politics of ownership
• 20:46 – Listener Alan and Bill stand up for drinking rosé

Overall Tone & Style

True to their brand, Clay and Buck maintain a conversational, irreverent tone throughout—balancing joking self-deprecation with the occasional deep dive into media and politics. The episode’s running banter, openness to listener engagement, and willingness to laugh at stereotypes (their own included) create an inclusive, “hang-out” feel, while remaining sharp and informed on issues affecting conservative politics and American culture.