“Would you risk it all for a baby monkey you’ve never met?” 🤔 This episode of The JB and Sandy Show is a rollercoaster of laughter, heart, and unexpected tears! From the hilarious realities of long-term marriage to the global saga of Punch the orphaned monkey, JB, Sandy, and Tricia deliver a show packed with unforgettable moments and genuine emotion.
Key moments you can’t miss:
- ❤️ The Art of Un-Romance: The hosts open up about their famously unromantic marriage, joking, “Our love language is giving each other crap.” From nostril sizes to “lips and nips,” nothing is off-limits in their playful banter. Tricia quips, “Being not romantic is what makes us happy!”
- 🏒 Olympic Glory & Rivalries: Relive the thrill of Team USA’s hockey victories over Canada, with Sandy declaring, “I can’t remember the last time I relished a victory—maybe 1980 when we beat the Soviet Union!” The hosts share behind-the-scenes stories, national pride, and even a Canadian friend’s confession: “I’m secretly hoping the United States wins. This country has become an embarrassment.”
- 🏥 MD Anderson’s Big Move: Tricia breaks the news about the MD Anderson Cancer Center’s relocation in Austin, explaining why the new site near the Domain will offer a better patient experience. The crew jokes about what should fill the old Irwin Center site—“A little pop-up carnival would be nice. More football facilities. A water park, maybe?”
- 🏆 ROTC Shout-Out: The hosts celebrate their daughter’s ROTC unit finishing third in Texas, with Landry crushing 43 push-ups and her teammate doing 201 sit-ups in a row. “These are legit, military push-ups. She’s a beast!”
- 🐒 The World Falls for Punch the Monkey: Get ready for the emotional centerpiece: the story of Punch, an orphaned monkey in Japan who was rejected by his mother and bullied by his troop—until a compassionate female monkey finally took him in. The world watched, cried, and rallied for Punch, with fans posting, “I’m an attorney and I don’t know a lot about monkey law, but I’m fixing to learn it so I can go rescue Punch.” The hosts reflect on the power of empathy, the wild side of monkey behavior, and the internet’s collective heartbreak and relief.
Memorable moments and quotes:
- “Our love language is giving each other crap. Mocking. All the mocking, making fun.”
- “If you can make your kid laugh with a joke, you’re doing really well.”
- “Five days ago, I didn’t know about this monkey and today I’m ready to die for him.”
- “Anyone watching this would be, ‘I’ll take Punch.’ Even though owning a monkey is a bad
This episode is packed with laughter, local flavor, and the kind of real talk that makes you feel like you’re right there in the studio. Don’t miss out—hit play now!
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