This week Tampa Bay's Morning Krewe dive into some music history by talking about songs that major artists said no to. Those songs went on to be big hits for other artist so it had us thinking "What could have been?"

This week Tampa Bay's Morning Krewe dive into some music history by talking about songs that major artists said no to. Those songs went on to be big hits for other artist so it had us thinking "What could have been?"

Welcome to The Week That Was, the podcast where J.R., Launa, and Kevin give you an insider’s look at the week that just went down on 99.5 QYK in Tampa.

Join the krewe as they break down the best moments, the funniest bloopers, and the behind-the-scenes drama that you didn’t get to hear on-air.

From country music news to unfiltered stories from the radio world, they’ll give you the lowdown on everything that went down each week. Whether you’re a loyal listener or a first-time fan, you’ll get a full-access pass to the team’s world, with a healthy dose of laughs along the way.

Tune in for your weekly dose of fun and all things QYK. Enjoy the show!

Welcome to&nbsp;The Week That Was, the podcast where J.R., Launa, and Kevin give you an insider&rsquo;s look at the week that just went down on 99.5 QYK in Tampa.
Join the krewe as they break down the best moments, the funniest bloopers, and the behind-the-scenes drama that you didn&rsquo;t get to hear on-air.
From country music news to unfiltered stories from the radio world, they&rsquo;ll give you the lowdown on everything that went down each week. Whether you&rsquo;re a loyal listener or a first-time fan, you&rsquo;ll get a full-access pass to the team&rsquo;s world, with a healthy dose of laughs along the way.
Tune in for your weekly dose of fun and all things QYK. Enjoy the show!

The Week That Was Podcast

Episode 20 - Songs That Were Passed On

🎙️ Podcast Outline: The Week That Was

Hosts: J.R., Launa, Kevin
Episode Theme: Wedding Planning, Boomer Habits, Football, and Chaos on the Dance Floor

SEGMENT 1: 🎉 The Week That Was Highlights Reel (1:00–4:30)
Audio montage or discussion of the best and worst moments from the week.
Bloopers, off-air moments, and funny clips.

SEGMENT 2: 💍 Launa’s Wedding Planning Chronicles (4:30–13:40)

Subtopics:
Average wedding cost in 2025: $33,000
Launa's attempt to budget under $10K
Paul is the “bridezilla”
Launa’s past big wedding vs. Paul's cruise wedding
The compromise: Scaled-down beach wedding
Roles for the kids (ring bearers with briefcases)
Open bar: Wristbands vs. drink tickets
Cost-saving strategies (drinks & apps only, no formal dinner)
Friend Stephanie as the unofficial bouncer

Funny Highlights:
Handcuffed briefcases
Wedding stress vs. wanting a pool
Hurricane fears and wedding determination
Launa: “You can drink at my pool later, not at my wedding.”

SEGMENT 3: 🏈 Football Talk – Kickoff Weekend (13:40–18:00)

NFL Chatter:
Vikings vs. Bears (Monday Night Football)
Bucks updates: Injuries, Tristan Wirfs, Baker Mayfield optimism
NFL storylines:
Eagles, Chiefs, and Kelce/Swift buzz
Rookie QB watch: JJ McCarthy (Vikings)
Justin Jefferson expectations

Local Hangouts:
Riveters: Viking bar (unofficial), good food, great crowd
Tampa Bay tailgate energy

🎙️ Podcast Outline: The Week That Was
Hosts: J.R., Launa, Kevin Episode Theme: Wedding Planning, Boomer Habits, Football, and Chaos on the Dance Floor
SEGMENT 1:&nbsp;🎉 The Week That Was Highlights Reel (1:00&ndash;4:30)
<ul>
<li>Audio montage or discussion of the best and worst moments from the week.</li>
<li>Bloopers, off-air moments, and funny clips.</li>
</ul>
SEGMENT 2: 💍 Launa&rsquo;s Wedding Planning Chronicles (4:30&ndash;13:40)
Subtopics:
<ul>
<li>Average wedding cost in 2025: $33,000</li>
<li>Launa's attempt to budget under $10K</li>
<li>Paul is the &ldquo;bridezilla&rdquo;</li>
<li>Launa&rsquo;s past big wedding vs. Paul's cruise wedding</li>
<li>The compromise: Scaled-down beach wedding</li>
<li>Roles for the kids (ring bearers with briefcases)</li>
<li>Open bar: Wristbands vs. drink tickets</li>
<li>Cost-saving strategies (drinks &amp; apps only, no formal dinner)</li>
<li>Friend Stephanie as the unofficial bouncer</li>
</ul>
Funny Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Handcuffed briefcases</li>
<li>Wedding stress vs. wanting a pool</li>
<li>Hurricane fears and wedding determination</li>
<li>Launa: &ldquo;You can drink at my pool later, not at my wedding.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
SEGMENT 3: 🏈 Football Talk &ndash; Kickoff Weekend (13:40&ndash;18:00)
NFL Chatter:
<ul>
<li>Vikings vs. Bears (Monday Night Football)</li>
<li>Bucks updates: Injuries, Tristan Wirfs, Baker Mayfield optimism</li>
<li>NFL storylines:</li>
<ul>
<li>Eagles, Chiefs, and Kelce/Swift buzz</li>
<li>Rookie QB watch: JJ McCarthy (Vikings)</li>
<li>Justin Jefferson expectations</li>
</ul>
</ul>
Local Hangouts:
<ul>
<li>Riveters: Viking bar (unofficial), good food, great crowd</li>
<li>Tampa Bay tailgate energy</li>
</ul>

Episode 27 - Launa's Wedding

Podcast Outline: “The Week That Was” (Feat. J.R., Launa & Kevin)

Title:Batman Pajamas & Bus Stop Drama – The Week That Was

Hosts: J.R, Launa. & Kevin
Guest: Kristin (brief call-in)

 

 INTRO (0:00 - 0:30)
Welcome to “The Week That Was” podcast
Jr. and Kevin hosting (Launa is out)
Recap of what this podcast is:
Weekly radio show highlights
Bloopers, behind-the-scenes moments
Unfiltered, uncensored talk and extra commentary

 

SEGMENT 1: The Week That Was (0:30 – 6:00)

 

 

SEGMENT 2: Bus Stop in Kevin’s Driveway (06:00 – 12:00)
Kevin explains wild situation: bus stop is literally in his driveway
Kids & parents crowd his property every morning
Ring doorbell captures chaos
Hosts brainstorm how to prank or manage it
Discussion about kids approaching the front door, using the driveway
Halloween prank idea teased

 

SEGMENT 3: Taking the Bus – Then vs. Now (12:00 – 14:30)
Kevin & J.R. reflect on their own childhood bus experiences
Concerns from parents, weird mix of age groups
J.R. shares K–8 bus story and skateboarding with older kids
Modern-day hesitations from kids due to bullying or peer pressure

 

SEGMENT 4: Batman Story Revisited (14:30 – 16:00)
Recap of Batman pajama vigilante story
New detail: he was also a victim – thief hit his car!
Took down the suspect anyway
Shout-out to this local hero and community support

 

OUTRO (16:00 – End)
Quick wrap-up
Shout-out to listeners
Teaser: Launa returns next week
Encouragement to subscribe, leave feedback, and share

Podcast Outline: &ldquo;The Week That Was&rdquo; (Feat. J.R., Launa &amp; Kevin)
Title: Batman Pajamas &amp; Bus Stop Drama &ndash; The Week That Was
Hosts: J.R, Launa. &amp; Kevin Guest: Kristin (brief call-in)
&nbsp;
&nbsp;INTRO (0:00 - 0:30)
<ul>
<li>Welcome to &ldquo;The Week That Was&rdquo; podcast</li>
<li>Jr. and Kevin hosting (Launa is out)</li>
<li>Recap of what this podcast is:</li>
<ul>
<li>Weekly radio show highlights</li>
<li>Bloopers, behind-the-scenes moments</li>
<li>Unfiltered, uncensored talk and extra commentary</li>
</ul>
</ul>
&nbsp;
SEGMENT 1: The Week That Was (0:30 &ndash; 6:00)
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
SEGMENT 2: Bus Stop in Kevin&rsquo;s Driveway (06:00 &ndash; 12:00)
<ul>
<li>Kevin explains wild situation: bus stop is literally in his driveway</li>
<li>Kids &amp; parents crowd his property every morning</li>
<li>Ring doorbell captures chaos</li>
<li>Hosts brainstorm how to prank or manage it</li>
<li>Discussion about kids approaching the front door, using the driveway</li>
<li>Halloween prank idea teased</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
SEGMENT 3: Taking the Bus &ndash; Then vs. Now (12:00 &ndash; 14:30)
<ul>
<li>Kevin &amp; J.R. reflect on their own childhood bus experiences</li>
<li>Concerns from parents, weird mix of age groups</li>
<li>J.R. shares K&ndash;8 bus story and skateboarding with older kids</li>
<li>Modern-day hesitations from kids due to bullying or peer pressure</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
SEGMENT 4: Batman Story Revisited (14:30 &ndash; 16:00)
<ul>
<li>Recap of Batman pajama vigilante story</li>
<li>New detail: he was also a victim &ndash; thief hit his car!</li>
<li>Took down the suspect anyway</li>
<li>Shout-out to this local hero and community support</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
OUTRO (16:00 &ndash; End)
<ul>
<li>Quick wrap-up</li>
<li>Shout-out to listeners</li>
<li>Teaser: Launa returns next week</li>
<li>Encouragement to subscribe, leave feedback, and share</li>
</ul>

Episode 26 - Kevin's Driveway

 Intro (0:00–0:30)
Welcome listeners to The Week That Was.
Hosts: Jr., Launa, and Kevin.
Quick preview of today’s topics:
Recap of the week
Science-backed “happy songs” list
Launa finally gets rid of the moldy BMW
Favorite songs that boost your mood

 
 Week in Review (0:30–3:30)
General show recap: Highlights, lowlights, and bloopers.
Casual banter about behind-the-scenes moments.

 
 The "Happy Songs" List Breakdown (3:30–07:30)

Source: Dr. Claire Wren’s scientific study on songs that boost happiness.
Formula includes:
Major key
7th chords
4/4 time signature
137 BPM tempo

🎵 Top 10 Songs That “Guarantee Happiness”
#10: Levitating – Dua Lipa
#9: (Unknown Italian Song) – Alessandra Amoroso?
#8: Happy – Pharrell Williams
#7: Still Into You – Paramore
#6: One More Time – Daft Punk
#5: Riccione – Thegiornalisti (mispronunciation segment)
#4: Mamma Mia – ABBA
#3: She’s Electric – Oasis
#2: Day Tripper – The Beatles
#1: Sweet Disposition – The Temper Trap
Fun commentary on each track.
Struggles pronouncing names + joking about copyright.
Banter about genres and whether the songs actually make you feel good.

 
 What Songs Make Us Happy? (07:30–11:00)

Each host shares their personal “happy song”:
Jr.:Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears
Kevin:Semi-Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind
Launa:Talkin’ Tennessee – Morgan Wallen + 321 – Luke Combs

🎶 Topics:
The power of nostalgia in music
Music as a mood lifter
The difference between personal taste vs. scientific formula

 
 Lana's Moldy BMW Saga (11:00–13:00)
Story of the flooded BMW convertible finally getting towed.
How long it sat and arguments with Paul about removing it.
The mysterious “mint condition exterior but full mold inside.”
Creative attempts to bribe people into taking the car.
Paul’s buddy finally hauls it away.

🎙️ Discussion Points:
Emotional weight of old junk
The argument of "potential value" vs. "daily eyesore"
Car hoarders vs. minimalists

 
 Incoming... Another Car?! (13:00–15:00)
Paul’s dad offers a 1940s/50s truck — Lana says: "Nope!"
Fears of future flooding ruining a valuable classic
J.R. gets interested in maybe buying it
Launa’s “no more car shows” stance from her ex's car obsession

 
 Wrap-Up + Call to Action (15:00–End)
Final thoughts: Music, mood, and managing stuff at home.
Plug: Subscribe, share, leave a review.
Thank you for listening to The Week That Was!

<ol>
<li> Intro (0:00&ndash;0:30)</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Welcome listeners to The Week That Was.</li>
<li>Hosts: Jr., Launa, and Kevin.</li>
<li>Quick preview of today&rsquo;s topics:</li>
<ul>
<li>Recap of the week</li>
<li>Science-backed &ldquo;happy songs&rdquo; list</li>
<li>Launa finally gets rid of the moldy BMW</li>
<li>Favorite songs that boost your mood</li>
</ul>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> Week in Review (0:30&ndash;3:30)</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>General show recap: Highlights, lowlights, and bloopers.</li>
<li>Casual banter about behind-the-scenes moments.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> The "Happy Songs" List Breakdown (3:30&ndash;07:30)</li>
</ol>
Source: Dr. Claire Wren&rsquo;s scientific study on songs that boost happiness. Formula includes:
<ul>
<li>Major key</li>
<li>7th chords</li>
<li>4/4 time signature</li>
<li>137 BPM tempo</li>
</ul>
🎵 Top 10 Songs That &ldquo;Guarantee Happiness&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>#10: Levitating &ndash; Dua Lipa</li>
<li>#9: (Unknown Italian Song) &ndash; Alessandra Amoroso?</li>
<li>#8: Happy &ndash; Pharrell Williams</li>
<li>#7: Still Into You &ndash; Paramore</li>
<li>#6: One More Time &ndash; Daft Punk</li>
<li>#5: Riccione &ndash; Thegiornalisti (mispronunciation segment)</li>
<li>#4: Mamma Mia &ndash; ABBA</li>
<li>#3: She&rsquo;s Electric &ndash; Oasis</li>
<li>#2: Day Tripper &ndash; The Beatles</li>
<li>#1: Sweet Disposition &ndash; The Temper Trap</li>
<li>Fun commentary on each track.</li>
<li>Struggles pronouncing names + joking about copyright.</li>
<li>Banter about genres and whether the songs actually make you feel good.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> What Songs Make Us Happy? (07:30&ndash;11:00)</li>
</ol>
Each host shares their personal &ldquo;happy song&rdquo;:
<ul>
<li>Jr.: Everybody Wants to Rule the World &ndash; Tears for Fears</li>
<li>Kevin: Semi-Charmed Life &ndash; Third Eye Blind</li>
<li>Launa: Talkin&rsquo; Tennessee &ndash; Morgan Wallen + 321 &ndash; Luke Combs</li>
</ul>
🎶 Topics:
<ul>
<li>The power of nostalgia in music</li>
<li>Music as a mood lifter</li>
<li>The difference between personal taste vs. scientific formula</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> Lana's Moldy BMW Saga (11:00&ndash;13:00)</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Story of the flooded BMW convertible finally getting towed.</li>
<li>How long it sat and arguments with Paul about removing it.</li>
<li>The mysterious &ldquo;mint condition exterior but full mold inside.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Creative attempts to bribe people into taking the car.</li>
<li>Paul&rsquo;s buddy finally hauls it away.</li>
</ul>
🎙️ Discussion Points:
<ul>
<li>Emotional weight of old junk</li>
<li>The argument of "potential value" vs. "daily eyesore"</li>
<li>Car hoarders vs. minimalists</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> Incoming... Another Car?! (13:00&ndash;15:00)</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Paul&rsquo;s dad offers a 1940s/50s truck &mdash; Lana says: "Nope!"</li>
<li>Fears of future flooding ruining a valuable classic</li>
<li>J.R. gets interested in maybe buying it</li>
<li>Launa&rsquo;s &ldquo;no more car shows&rdquo; stance from her ex's car obsession</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> Wrap-Up + Call to Action (15:00&ndash;End)</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Final thoughts: Music, mood, and managing stuff at home.</li>
<li>Plug: Subscribe, share, leave a review.</li>
<li>Thank you for listening to The Week That Was!</li>
</ul>

Episode 20 - Songs That Were Passed On

The Week That Was Podcast

In 1 playlist(s)

The Week That Was Podcast

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips