Episode Description:
What if every text you’ve ever sent suddenly became public? Would you survive the fallout—or would you be running for cover? That’s the provocative question at the heart of this episode of The JB and Sandy Show, where JB, Sandy, and Tricia dive into the headline-grabbing scandal surrounding Dr. Peter Atiyah and the uncomfortable truth about privacy in the digital age.
Sandy sets the stage: “I kind of feel bad for the guy because if my text messages got out there between me and my friends, I’d be ruined too.” The crew gets real about the difference between public personas and private conversations, with Tricia admitting, “You don’t want some of your stuff getting out either. I do not. I do not want texts between you and I getting out.” The hosts reflect on how inside jokes and out-of-context messages could mortify almost anyone, reminding listeners, “We’re all pigs. It’s just what we let leak out.” 📱
The episode explores the art of public forgiveness, referencing the “Hugh Grant rule” and how honesty can help people move past mistakes. Sandy shares wisdom from his own journey: “On Monday, we were talking about my 10 years of sobriety, how my favorite thing in the 12 steps is when you’re wrong, just admit it and move on.” The team discusses the impact of scandals on families, careers, and relationships, with empathy for those caught in the crossfire.
Tricia brings the “story we love,” spotlighting Austin’s burger scene and a surprising new critic: Jackson Rathbone, the actor who played Jasper Hale in the Twilight series. Now a self-declared “burger nerd,” Rathbone is reviewing local favorites like Frasier’s High and Low, Gimmie Burger, Patty Place, and more. Sandy jokes, “Jackson Rathbone. That sounds like a porn star!” The hosts reminisce about their friend Brock Perslow, Austin’s original burger reviewer, and debate which spot deserves the crown. 🍔
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