📖  “Would you pay $27,000 for a music festival weekend—and what would make it worth it?”

 In this jam-packed episode of The JB and Sandy Show, the crew dives into Austin’s gritty charm, musical legacy, and the jaw-dropping evolution of the ACL Music Festival. From legendary dive bars to platinum-priced festival passes, this episode is a love letter to Austin’s past and present. The team kicks things off with a countdown of the top dive bars in America—five of which are in Texas, and three right in Austin. From Don’s Depot to Deep Eddy Cabaret and the politically charged Cloakroom, the gang shares personal stories, local lore, and what makes a true dive bar. Then, it’s all about ACL 2025. Tricia breaks down the lineup, including Doja Cat, Luke Combs, Sabrina Carpenter, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise. The crew reacts to the staggering ticket prices—$27,000 for a VIP experience—and reminisces about the early days when they were giving away VIP passes just to fill the park. Plus, Steven Presley joins the show to talk pop culture, Quentin Tarantino, and how the Golden Girls may have saved his career.

Key Moments:

• 🍻 Top 50 Dive Bars in America: Austin’s Don’s Depot, Deep Eddy Cabaret, and The Cloakroom
• 🎤 ACL 2025 lineup: Doja Cat, Luke Combs, Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes, and more
• 💸 Ticket shock: $27,000 for a 3-day “Y’all Access” pass—and $30K for a bungalow
• 🏳️‍🌈 Boy George sightings and festival flashbacks
• 🥃 Tito’s Vodka origin story and its ACL debut
• 🎬 Steven Presley on Tarantino, TikTok trends, and Thunderpop TV

Memorable Quotes: “
You walk in with your man bun and ask for a White Claw—you’re getting your ass kicked.” – Sandy
“I would expect a piggyback ride from Luke Combs for $27,000.” – Tricia
“Boy George on a golf cart. That’s not something you see every day.” – JB

👤 Guest Summary: Steven Presley joins the full show. He’s the creator of Thunderpop TV, a pop culture podcast and video series covering movies, music, and entertainment. Follow him on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @ThunderpopTV.

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