1. 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

1. Week in Review (0:30–3:30)

• General show recap: Highlights, lowlights, and bloopers.
• Casual banter about behind-the-scenes moments.

1. 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.

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. Wrap-Up + Call to Action (15:00–End)

• Final thoughts: Music, mood, and managing stuff at home.
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• Thank you for listening to The Week That Was!