“If you could live anywhere, would it be a charming town where college football and Navy pride collide?” That’s just one of the thought-provoking questions Sandy and Tricia dive into as they kick off this lively episode of The Sandy Show!🏈

 Join Sandy McIlree and his witty, acerbic, and always entertaining wife, Tricia, as they share stories from their adventures at the Army-Navy game in Annapolis, Maryland—a place so enchanting, they’re tempted to move there if their daughter Landry ever attends the Naval Academy! The episode opens with heartfelt banter about family, tradition, and the comfort of knowing your child is safe, even far from home. But the fun doesn’t stop there! This episode is packed with quirky moments and laugh-out-loud exchanges:

• Aggressive Otters in California: Tricia’s love for “animals rising up” takes center stage as the duo recounts hilarious tales of otters stealing surfboards and nipping at unsuspecting beachgoers. 🦦🏄‍♀️
• Jazz Hands Hedgehogs: Did you know a group of hedgehogs is called an “array”? Cue the jazz hands! 🦔✨
• Celebrity Birthdays & Stories: From Jeff Goldblum to Christopher Lloyd, Sandy and Tricia celebrate iconic birthdays, sharing memorable TV moments and a touching Amy Grant story that proves some stars are just as kind offstage.
• Halloween Loneliness: Is Halloween really the loneliest day for singles? Tricia’s cheeky advice: “Get yourself a hoochie mama costume and you won’t be lonely for long!” 🎃💃
• Warm Drinks & Winter Blues: Discover why hot chocolate and wassail might be your secret weapon against seasonal sadness.
• German Words & Prince Trivia: Tricia introduces “Backfife and guys”—a face in need of a slap—and reveals a wild fact about Prince possibly playing Oregon Trail as a kid. 🤯

Notable Quotes:

• “If Landry goes to school there, we will live there.” – Tricia
• “It was more of an exploratory nip. It didn’t puncture my skin or anything.” – Surfer recounting her otter encounter
• “Backfife and guys: a face in need of a slap!” – Tricia, introducing her new favorite German word

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