"Is There a Crime Ring in Austin?”
- Author
- Sandy McIlree
- Published
- Fri 29 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-a-crime-ring-in-austin--67553762
Can a logo change really spark national outrage—and is there a professional crime ring targeting Austin restaurants?
In this episode of The JB and Sandy Show, Sandy, Tricia, and JB dive into two wildly different but equally captivating stories: the Cracker Barrel branding debacle and a string of high-stakes burglaries hitting local Austin businesses. The show kicks off with a deep (and surprisingly passionate) discussion about Cracker Barrel’s decision to revert to its classic logo featuring Uncle Hershel. The team explores the backlash, the cultural nostalgia, and the cinnamon-apple-fueled memories that make the restaurant a Southern staple. Tricia, a lifelong Cracker Barrel fan, shares her go-to comfort meal and defends the peg game with the kind of fervor usually reserved for politics. Then, the tone shifts as Tricia reports on a disturbing trend: a series of professional burglaries across Austin, including a dramatic heist at Habana Restaurant. With over 60 break-ins in the area since 2020, the team speculates on whether this is the work of a coordinated crime ring—and what it means for local business owners. Key moments include:
"Don’t let them take the peg game away. If that goes, we riot." – Tricia
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In this episode of The JB and Sandy Show, Sandy, Tricia, and JB dive into two wildly different but equally captivating stories: the Cracker Barrel branding debacle and a string of high-stakes burglaries hitting local Austin businesses. The show kicks off with a deep (and surprisingly passionate) discussion about Cracker Barrel’s decision to revert to its classic logo featuring Uncle Hershel. The team explores the backlash, the cultural nostalgia, and the cinnamon-apple-fueled memories that make the restaurant a Southern staple. Tricia, a lifelong Cracker Barrel fan, shares her go-to comfort meal and defends the peg game with the kind of fervor usually reserved for politics. Then, the tone shifts as Tricia reports on a disturbing trend: a series of professional burglaries across Austin, including a dramatic heist at Habana Restaurant. With over 60 break-ins in the area since 2020, the team speculates on whether this is the work of a coordinated crime ring—and what it means for local business owners. Key moments include:
- 🪑 The Cracker Barrel logo controversy and the return of Uncle Hershel
- 🥧 Tricia’s ultimate comfort food order (spoiler: it includes chocolate pie and Dr. Pepper)
- 🕵️♂️ A possible organized crime ring targeting Austin restaurants
- 🧠 A nostalgic debate over Hostess vs. Little Debbie (and the peg game’s sacred status)
- 🎧 A shout-out to The Stampede podcast featuring Vince Young and Coach Mack Brown
"Don’t let them take the peg game away. If that goes, we riot." – Tricia
📢 Love what you heard? Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who loves comfort food, true crime, or just a good laugh. And don’t forget to text us at 737-301-9600 to join the conversation live!
