In this episode of "The Sandy Show," JB and Sandy have a blast chatting about Austin being named one of the smartest cities in the U.S. They laugh about the city's traffic woes and reminisce about their favorite local spots like Dirty Martin's and Egos. JB shares funny stories about his daughter's Vespa adventures and Sandy introduces his quirky "perpetual disappointments diary," filled with life's little grievances. JB joins in with tales of teaching his daughter to drive, and they both crack up over TV commercials about turning into your parents.


Introduction and Sponsor (00:00:00)
Sandy introduces JB as the guest host and mentions the podcast availability.

Austin's Smart City Ranking (00:01:00)
Discussion on Austin being named one of the smartest cities in the U.S. and its walkability.
Smart Cities List

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Sandy lists other cities in the top ten smartest cities, including Boston and San Francisco.
Austin's Rental Market

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Sandy talks about Austin's high rental market and JB shares his daughter's struggles with living costs.

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Local Dining Spots 
JB reminisces about Dirty Martin's and its significance in Austin's dining scene.

Ego's Bar Closure (00:07:10)
Discussion about Ego's, a local bar known for karaoke, and its impending closure due to development.

Memories of Ego's (00:08:44)
JB and Sandy recall their experiences at Ego's, highlighting its unique atmosphere.

New Developments in Austin (00:10:23)
Conversation about new condos and changes in Austin's landscape, including a historical theater.

Acting Like Your Parents (00:12:40)
Discussion on the phenomenon of people noticing they act like their parents, starting around age 30.

JB's Dad's Interests (00:14:37)
Sandy shares anecdotes about JB's dad reading TMZ and his unexpected interests.

Care Don't Care Segment Introduction (00:16:35)
Sandy introduces a new segment inspired by JB's previous visit, featuring a jingle created by AI.

World Record Verification for Swimmers (00:18:18)
JB learns that swimmers must send a fax to verify world records, highlighting outdated practices.

Driving Lessons with Daughter (00:20:00)
Sandy discusses teaching his daughter to drive and the importance of safety rules during lessons.

Driving Lessons and Scooters (00:21:10)
JB shares experiences about his daughter’s scooter and his efforts to keep her safe while riding.

Perpetual Disappointments Diary (00:22:05)
Sandy introduces her diary of grievances and unachieved goals, encouraging JB to create his own
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Entries from the Diary (00:23:07)
Sandy lists entries in her diary, including grudges and regrets, highlighting relatable everyday frustrations.

Goals and Achievements (00:24:13)
Discussion about unachievable goals, with Sandy humorously reflecting on her expectations and aspirations.

The List of Wrongs (00:25:02)
Sandy reveals a list of people she feels wronged by, sharing a darkly humorous perspective on revenge.