“Babies Love Benson Boone & Why You Should Never Swim in Lady Bird Lake” — Music, Football, and Austin’s Dirty Secrets

 📘 Would you swim in a lake filled with pathogens, pollution, and zebra mussels?

In this lively and layered episode of The JB and Sandy Show, Sandy McIlree and the crew dive into everything from college football and concert chaos to Austin’s controversial swimming ban. It’s a mix of laughs, local insight, and moments that’ll make you say, “Wait… what?!” The show kicks off with Sandy’s take on the Longhorns’ 55–0 win over Sam Houston and the evolution of quarterback play. He shares insights from The Stampede podcast featuring Coach Mack Brown and Vince Young, highlighting the importance of patience with young talent. Then it’s off to the Moody Center, where Tricia recounts her unexpectedly magical night at the Benson Boone concert—complete with seven backflips, a superhero landing, and a surprise appearance by Austin’s own Glenn Powell. Her text during the show? “Babies love Benson Boone.” Enough said. But the episode takes a serious turn when the team discusses the city’s decision to uphold the decades-old swimming ban on Lady Bird Lake. From toxic algae to submerged debris, the lake’s dangers are real—and expensive to fix. The conversation is both eye-opening and deeply local.

 🔥 Key Moments & Themes

• Longhorns Football: Sandy’s media insider view and QB analysis.
• Benson Boone Concert: Backflips, confetti, and Glenn Powell with a t-shirt cannon.
• Lady Bird Lake Ban: Why Austin still says “no” to swimming—and the $17 million price tag.
• Get Out Girl Event: Women supporting women through surf and paddleboarding.
• Funny & Real: Tricia’s parenting moment, Sandy’s parking luck, and a passed-out college kid at a red light.

🎤 Guest Insight While there’s no formal guest interview, the episode features commentary on The Stampede podcast hosted by Bob Ballou (CBS Austin), with regular guests Coach Mack Brown and Vince Young—offering expert football insights and a reminder to “let the kids breathe.” 💬 Memorable Quotes

• “Babies love Benson Boone.” – Tricia
• “The skunk’s only defense is to stink his butt. That’s all he’s got.” – Sandy
• “Somebody needs to let Benson Boone know that doing backflips isn’t that big of a deal… until it is.” – Tricia
• “Stay out of Lady Bird Lake.” – Everyone

📣 Call to Action Enjoyed the show?

✅ Subscribe to The JB and Sandy Show wherever you get your podcasts.
💬 Leave a review to help others discover the show.
📤 Share this episode with a friend who loves Austin, football, or concerts with surprise guests.
📱 Follow us on Instagram @TheSandyShowOfficial and Facebook @TheSandyShowRadio