 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>

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!

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