Overview of 1013. - Chris & Jason
This episode of How Long Gone is a loose, fast-moving conversation between Chris Black and Jason Stewart that ranges from fashion and layering to celebrity press pushes, Austin travel, Texas culture, and an extended recap of a University of Texas game suite experience. The episode is mostly observational banter, with the hosts riffing on status signaling, regional behavior, stadium luxury, and the strange pleasures of being inside the right room.
Main Topics Discussed
Fashion, layering, and “undershirt” philosophy
- The hosts spend an extended stretch debating how to layer shirts, sweaters, and undershirts.
- Chris argues for the practical and aesthetic value of fitted undershirts, while Jason dislikes the feeling and look of them.
- They joke about:
- “shirt skirts” / “neck skirts”
- the difficulty of aligning collars and necklines
- whether an undershirt under a blazer makes an outfit too casual
- The conversation becomes a broader bit about personal style, comfort, and whether certain fashion “discoveries” are actually just old ideas rebranded.
Ali G, Drewski, and outdated celebrity press strategies
- They discuss the press rollout around Ali G / Sacha Baron Cohen and compare it to Druski’s character-based comedy.
- Their main point: the campaign feels overly ambitious and somewhat out of touch with what audiences respond to now.
- They contrast:
- old-school, full-length character comedy and film press
- modern, clip-driven internet comedy
- The takeaway is that the publicity machine is pushing hard, but the hosts think the project may be misjudging the current cultural moment.
Texas, Austin, and regional behavior
- Jason describes being in Austin and loving the weather, the atmosphere, and the local social rhythms.
- He praises the way Texans speak with extra “sauce” and seem more expressive than people in New York.
- He shares small observational stories about:
- riding scooters
- people saying “absolutely” in a polished, performative way
- the difference between Texas social energy and New York’s more clipped style
- The hosts debate whether Texas should count as “the South” in the same way as Georgia, Alabama, or South Carolina.
Stadium luxury and the UT game
- A large part of the episode is Jason recounting a University of Texas game experience in a suite.
- Highlights include:
- an elaborate food spread
- multiple bars and feeding stations
- Topo Chico fridges
- dessert, popcorn, seafood, and Texas-style hot dogs
- a surprisingly casual, high-end atmosphere
- He describes the suite as a blend of luxury and chaos, with kids, adults, wealthy locals, and “investment banker” types all mixing together.
Joe Rogan, celebrity proximity, and social dynamics
- Jason sits near Joe Rogan during the game and uses him as a running point of reference.
- He notes that Rogan mostly keeps to himself, though people clearly recognize him.
- They joke about Rogan’s hyper-vigilance, security, and awareness of threats.
- The conversation becomes a broader riff on:
- celebrity behavior in public
- what rich/famous people notice in a room
- how people signal status through clothes, food, and posture
Food, drinks, and the “all the alcohols” idea
- Jason talks about the stadium’s drink options and how the suite let him sample multiple drinks in sequence.
- He and Chris riff on the idea of “all the alcohols I like in one day.”
- They imagine a tasting-menu approach to alcohol pairing:
- spicy skinny
- espresso martini
- ranch water
- other favorite cocktails matched to each course
- The humor comes from treating drinking like a formal omakase experience.
Synthetic and autonomous transportation
- The hosts discuss Waymo and Elon Musk’s driverless taxi project as a broader tech/city culture topic.
- Jason likes the convenience of not talking to a driver and not smelling someone else’s car.
- Chris is skeptical but amused by the idea of autonomous cars as a lifestyle feature.
- They joke about:
- people eating sandwiches in the back seat
- shoes on the dash
- the cars smelling like feet and fast food
- The conversation also turns to how self-driving cars are marketed around safety, especially for women.
Concerts, sports, and cultural value
- They compare different live events and audiences, including:
- Jay-Z concerts
- Kanye West shows
- Oasis in London
- Their view is that some artists have more “event value” in certain cities than others.
- They argue that Jay-Z is more of a legacy artist for older fans, while Kanye has more cross-generational pull.
- There’s also a discussion of how hard it is to sell tickets in some markets versus others.
Notable Moments and Bits
The “styrofoam cup” bit
- One of the funniest recurring details is Jason ordering from the stadium bar and being asked what cup he wants: glass, plastic, or styrofoam.
- He chooses styrofoam “because Texas.”
- Later, Joe Rogan is seen with a styrofoam cup too, which Jason interprets as a subtle sign of respect.
The Snickers bar observation
- Jason notices that full-size Snickers bars are everywhere in the suite.
- He treats this as a weirdly American, almost patriotic snack choice.
- The hosts joke that Snickers is the “original protein bar” and that it somehow feels appropriate in a stadium luxury setting.
The “handsome people can pull off anything” thesis
- They return repeatedly to the idea that some behavior only works if the person doing it is handsome, wealthy, or both.
- This applies to:
- loud plane behavior
- overly expressive Southern manners
- celebrity swagger
- certain wardrobe choices
Sponsors and Ad Reads
In-show ads featured:
- Yahoo Scout / Scout.com
- Used in a long joke about Chris trying to decide whether to buy a boat.
- The bit derails into “boar ownership” after a typo.
- A View From a Bridge
- A podcast/Instagram concept about interviewing people on bridges around the world.
- Squarespace
- Website-building ad emphasizing human-feeling design in the AI era.
- BetterHelp
- Therapy promotion tied to mental health as part of everyday life.
- Quince
- Clothing/home goods ad focusing on quality basics and cashmere.
- Canyon View Credit Union
- A HELOC ad framed as a tool for homeowners with big plans.
Key Takeaways
- The episode is a classic How Long Gone hang: conversational, self-aware, and packed with cultural micro-observations.
- Chris and Jason are especially focused on:
- style as identity
- regional behavior as performance
- how money changes the texture of public life
- Jason’s Texas recap is the centerpiece:
- luxury suite culture
- UT football atmosphere
- food/drink abundance
- proximity to Rogan and other local heavyweights
- The hosts end on the usual mix of jokes, plans, and travel updates, with Jason heading out of Texas and both of them keeping the tone casual and unserious.
Closing Note
This episode is less about one central topic and more about the pleasure of watching two hosts turn everyday details into a running comedy of taste, status, and social rituals. It’s especially strong if you enjoy their off-the-cuff observations about fashion, travel, celebrity, and regional quirks.