What makes a bridge the perfect home for 1.5 million bats?

That’s just one of the many questions JB, Sandy, and Tricia explore in this heartfelt and hilarious episode of The JB and Sandy Show. From military pride to parmesan chicken, and from Austin’s bat colony to football fandom chaos—this episode is packed with emotion, insight, and classic JB oversharing. Sandy shares a deeply personal moment: his parents, both in their 80s, are flying in from Omaha for the first time in a decade to attend a special ROTC pinning ceremony for his daughter Landry. She’s being promoted to Chief and has chosen her grandfather—a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel—to pin her. The segment is touching, emotional, and a beautiful tribute to family and tradition. Tricia then dives into the story of Austin’s famous bat colony and reveals why the Congress Avenue Bridge became their home. Hint: it’s all about the cracks. The trio also reflects on Austin’s weather whiplash and the city’s Guinness World Record for the largest urban bat colony. Later, JB gets called out—via text—for being “a pain in the ass” to watch Longhorn football with. He owns it, hilariously. From fantasy football rants to anchovy secrets in chicken parm, this episode is a rollercoaster of laughs and feels.

👤 Guest Insight While there’s no external guest, Sandy’s daughter Landry and his father play central roles in the emotional arc of the episode. Landry’s ROTC journey and her bond with her grandfather offer a powerful moment of generational pride and legacy. 💬 Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “I get teared up during any of these military fanfares… I’m going to be a blubbering idiot.” – JB
• “Why did the bats pick that bridge? Zillow, baby.” – Sandy
• “Your boy JB is a pain in the ass to watch Longhorn football with.” – Anonymous text
• “Throw a little anchovy in your spaghetti sauce. It’s really good.” – Sandy
• “I know football better than the average bear.” – Tricia

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