Episode 4

Morning 6-Pack - TSA Rule Changes

Published on: 9th July, 2025

Hold onto your carry-ons, folks, because today we're diving into some TSA shenanigans! We're talking about the potential game-changer that might let us keep our shoes on during security checks—goodbye, foot reveal! 🎉 I mean, who even likes that awkward moment of hopping around in one sock? But wait, there’s more! We’re also serving up our “Top 6 Other Rule Changes” we’d love to see at the airport. From getting compliments on our eye color to kids zooming through the scanner like a rollercoaster ride, this is gonna be a wild ride! So, grab your snacks, kick back, and let’s unpack this luggage of laughs together! ✈️✨

🚀 Buckle up, my friends, because we're diving headfirst into a whirlwind of airport shenanigans! Haystack kicks things off with some juicy gossip about the TSA possibly letting us keep our shoes on during security checks. Can you believe it? After two decades of barefoot humiliation, we might be able to strut through the checkpoint without flashing our socks! But wait, it’s not all smooth sailing just yet—there’s still a chance they might rip those shoes off you if you get flagged. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Haystack and the gang take it up a notch with a hilarious ‘Top 6 Other TSA Rule Changes’ we’d love to see. From mandatory compliments on our eyes to chanting ‘Chug, chug, chug’ as we guzzle our drinks, they’ve got every angle covered. And let’s not forget about the kids! Because who wouldn’t want to see them ride the conveyor belt like a mini roller coaster? It’s all about turning airport blues into belly laughs, folks!

Takeaways:

  • The TSA is possibly letting us keep our shoes on at checkpoints—finally, no more foot sweat!
  • Haystack shares his top six hilarious TSA rule changes we can all get behind.
  • Imagine getting complimented on your eyes during ID checks—it's about time, right?
  • Chug, chug, chug! Drinkers deserve a pep rally before gulping their liquids at security!
  • If a pup sniffs your bag and finds nothing, you should get a freebie—fair is fair!
  • Kids on conveyor belts at security? Now that's pure comedy gold, folks!
Transcript
Speaker A:

Good morning.

Speaker B:

It's Haystack.

Speaker B:

I hope your Wednesday's off to a great start.

Speaker B:

And word has it that there was quietly a change made by the TSA to make travel much easier at the airport, changing the one thing that most people absolutely hate more than anything.

Speaker B:

They are saying it's not official, or at least it wasn't official the last I saw, but they're saying they're going to allow passengers to keep their shoes on while going through the checkpoints.

Speaker B:

Multiple sources, including the Wall Street Journal, have announced that this is happening.

Speaker B:

The TSA responded when asked about it with we are always exploring new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience and our strong security posture.

Speaker B:

Any potential updates to our security process will be issued through official channels.

Speaker B:

So, in other words, it's a little vague for now, which means they can still scold you for not taking off your shoes.

Speaker B:

But that being said, looks like it's on the way.

Speaker B:

Believe it or not, 20 years of taking off our shoes.

Speaker B:

his shoe on a flight in late:

Speaker B:

Just a few months after 9 11.

Speaker B:

And just realize now that even if they do this, you will most likely still be asked to remove your shoes if they flag you for extra screening, including if you do not yet have your real id.

Speaker B:

Now, here's the thing that struck me.

Speaker B:

This is one rule, but there are a lot of.

Speaker B:

There are a lot of interesting interactions at security when you fly.

Speaker B:

And I don't fly a lot, but I fly enough to know that it can be weird.

Speaker B:

And those who do fly, like, okay, well, here's this.

Speaker B:

Well, I think there's some other rule changes the TSA needs to make, so let's take a look at the.

Speaker B:

I don't know, maybe the top six.

Speaker A:

Best way to start your day.

Speaker A:

These six jokes.

Speaker A:

He's about to say, listen up.

Speaker A:

For old Haystack, crack open the morning six pack.

Speaker A:

Yep, let's do it.

Speaker B:

The top six other rule changes we would like to see the TSA make.

Speaker B:

All right.

Speaker B:

Number six.

Speaker B:

When they make us remove our sunglasses while they compare us to our id, they must also complement our eyes.

Speaker B:

Number five.

Speaker B:

When we gulp our drink before we go through a checkpoint, they need to form a circle around us and chant.

Speaker A:

Chug, chug, chug, chug.

Speaker B:

Number four.

Speaker B:

If their canine unit starts barking at our bag and does not find anything in our bag, they've got to give us whatever drugs they thought we had three.

Speaker B:

Any traveler with a regular sized tube of toothpaste must vigorously brush their teeth right in line until only a travel size amount of toothpaste remains.

Speaker B:

These are the top six other rule changes we want to see made by the tsa.

Speaker B:

Number two, children must go through the scanner on the conveyor belt just because it's hilarious.

Speaker B:

And the number one other rule change I'd like to see the TSA make after giving us a full body pat down.

Speaker B:

Can you please.

Speaker B:

No, actually, you must buy us a cocktail.

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Haysnacks
Quick Bites. Big Laughs. You'll Want Seconds!
Enjoy Haysnacks, the bite-sized comedy podcast from Northwest Arkansas’s own Haystack—morning radio’s master of mischief on 106.5 KBVA and 96.7 The Bull. Each episode packs in the best moments from Haystack’s daily shows, including fan-favorite highlights, his legendary “morning six pack” top 6 lists, and the hilarious weekly phone call with his super-redneck pal, Alabama Bama. Don’t miss the Saturday “Leftovers” episode, where Haystack serves up the jokes and bits that didn’t make it on air (due to time, or because they were too weird or wild). Designed for busy listeners, Haysnacks delivers quick, snackable laughs whenever you need them—perfect for your commute, coffee break, or anytime you want a dose of fun.

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