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Snakes, Bugs, and Traffic: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Austin
In this podcast episode, longtime Austinites and radio hosts Sandy and Tricia discuss a variety of topics. They start by warning potential movers about Austin's heat, bugs, traffic, and fluctuating Lake Travis levels. They share interesting facts about smoking, tooth brushing, and Pink Floyd's album longevity. Reminiscing about the past, they mention vanished common items like cereal box prizes and milk carton photos of missing children. They touch on Jamie Foxx's mystery illness and discuss Don LaFontaine's iconic voiceover legacy. Highlighting Mr. Beast's philanthropy, they express concern about an approaching hurricane's impact on Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
The heat and other warnings (00:00:00) Discussion about warning people about moving to Austin, including the heat and other environmental factors.
Traffic and road construction (00:01:28) Conversation about the traffic and constant road construction in Austin and other cities in Texas.
Lake Travis water levels (00:02:55) Warning about the fluctuating levels of Lake Travis and its impact on property owners.
Don't mess with Texas and Longhorn gear (00:03:30) Discussion about the "Don't Mess with Texas" slogan and the encouragement to have Longhorn gear.
Interesting facts: habits, Pink Floyd, and sauna (00:06:26) Facts about the habit of brushing teeth, Pink Floyd's album, and the benefits of sitting in a sauna.
Jamie Foxx's mystery illness (00:11:22) Details about Jamie Foxx's mystery illness and speculation about its severity.
Vanishing common things (00:14:20) Discussion about common things that used to be popular but have vanished over time, including Heelys, cereal box prizes, and missing children on milk boxes.
Obsolete technology and trends (00:16:29) Conversation about outdated TV features like picture-in-picture and the decline of voiceovers in movie trailers.
The voiceover movie trailer guy (00:17:09) Discussion about the voiceover artist Don LaFontaine and his iconic movie trailer voice.
Funny golf tournament commentary (00:18:57) Amusing commentary from a golf tournament and the reference made by the announcer.
Elmo's fireworks safety message (00:20:11) Elmo's message reminding about fireworks safety for the 4th of July.
Mr. Beast's philanthropy (00:21:26) Discussion about YouTuber Mr. Beast giving away homes to impoverished families.
Hurricane update (00:22:12) Conversation about the earliest-ever Category 5 hurricane and its potential impact on Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-show1/support
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In this podcast episode, longtime Austinites and radio hosts Sandy and Tricia discuss a variety of topics. They start by warning potential movers about Austin's heat, bugs, traffic, and fluctuating Lake Travis levels. They share interesting facts about smoking, tooth brushing, and Pink Floyd's album longevity. Reminiscing about the past, they mention vanished common items like cereal box prizes and milk carton photos of missing children. They touch on Jamie Foxx's mystery illness and discuss Don LaFontaine's iconic voiceover legacy. Highlighting Mr. Beast's philanthropy, they express concern about an approaching hurricane's impact on Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
The heat and other warnings (00:00:00) Discussion about warning people about moving to Austin, including the heat and other environmental factors.
Traffic and road construction (00:01:28) Conversation about the traffic and constant road construction in Austin and other cities in Texas.
Lake Travis water levels (00:02:55) Warning about the fluctuating levels of Lake Travis and its impact on property owners.
Don't mess with Texas and Longhorn gear (00:03:30) Discussion about the "Don't Mess with Texas" slogan and the encouragement to have Longhorn gear.
Interesting facts: habits, Pink Floyd, and sauna (00:06:26) Facts about the habit of brushing teeth, Pink Floyd's album, and the benefits of sitting in a sauna.
Jamie Foxx's mystery illness (00:11:22) Details about Jamie Foxx's mystery illness and speculation about its severity.
Vanishing common things (00:14:20) Discussion about common things that used to be popular but have vanished over time, including Heelys, cereal box prizes, and missing children on milk boxes.
Obsolete technology and trends (00:16:29) Conversation about outdated TV features like picture-in-picture and the decline of voiceovers in movie trailers.
The voiceover movie trailer guy (00:17:09) Discussion about the voiceover artist Don LaFontaine and his iconic movie trailer voice.
Funny golf tournament commentary (00:18:57) Amusing commentary from a golf tournament and the reference made by the announcer.
Elmo's fireworks safety message (00:20:11) Elmo's message reminding about fireworks safety for the 4th of July.
Mr. Beast's philanthropy (00:21:26) Discussion about YouTuber Mr. Beast giving away homes to impoverished families.
Hurricane update (00:22:12) Conversation about the earliest-ever Category 5 hurricane and its potential impact on Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-show1/support
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