🎙️ 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 25 - Happy Songs

🎙️ Podcast Title: The Week That Was Episode 24

Hosts: JR, Launa & Kevin
Episode Theme: From Taylor Swift’s first podcast to Florida’s hottest snake catcher and a back-to-school game show twist!

 
 Introduction and The Week That Was (00:00 – 4:00)

Taylor Swift’s first-ever podcast appearance
Unexpected viral snake hunter
Back-to-School “Know the Show” trivia
Crazy Walmart quitting moment
Big hair, pep rallies, and our high school flashbacks

 

 
 Florida Python Challenge & Viral Snake Catcher (04:00 - 07:00)
294 snakes removed in the 2025 challenge
Spotlight: Taylor Stanberry catches 60 snakes and wins $10,000
The surprising part? She's a glamorous snake hunter
Launa’s refusal to participate—even for $1 million
Kevin and JR’s hypothetical snake-handling debates
Observations about her Instagram following and viral appeal

 
 Back-to-School: “Know the Show” Edition (07:00 - 12:00)
Game format: Listeners guess which host matches a fun high school fact
Highlight questions:
Who was voted most rowdy?
Who was Spirit & Rally Commissioner and lip-synced to Backstreet Boys?
Who was on the bowling team?
Funny listener guesses and reactions
Launa’s headbanging pep rally moment (YouTube-quality flashback!)
JR’s lip sync Backstreet Boys performance legacy
Kevin’s quiet high school profile and bowling club days

 

 
 Taylor Swift’s Podcast Debut (12:00 – 18:00)
Taylor appears on New Heights with Travis & Jason Kelce
Record-breaking stats:
1.3M live viewers
14M+ views within 48 hours
Takeaways from the episode:
Taylor's self-awareness and humility
Her views on being in the NFL spotlight
Behind-the-scenes of her life and travel
Relationship insights with Travis Kelsey
Comparing to past New Heights episodes (e.g., Kylie Kelce, Adam Sandler)

🎙️ Podcast Title: The Week That Was Episode 24
Hosts: JR, Launa &amp; Kevin Episode Theme: From Taylor Swift&rsquo;s first podcast to Florida&rsquo;s hottest snake catcher and a back-to-school game show twist!
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> Introduction and The Week That Was (00:00 &ndash; 4:00)</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>Taylor Swift&rsquo;s first-ever podcast appearance</li>
<li>Unexpected viral snake hunter</li>
<li>Back-to-School &ldquo;Know the Show&rdquo; trivia</li>
<li>Crazy Walmart quitting moment</li>
<li>Big hair, pep rallies, and our high school flashbacks</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> Florida Python Challenge &amp; Viral Snake Catcher (04:00 - 07:00)</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>294 snakes removed in the 2025 challenge</li>
<li>Spotlight: Taylor Stanberry catches 60 snakes and wins $10,000</li>
<li>The surprising part? She's a glamorous snake hunter</li>
<li>Launa&rsquo;s refusal to participate&mdash;even for $1 million</li>
<li>Kevin and JR&rsquo;s hypothetical snake-handling debates</li>
<li>Observations about her Instagram following and viral appeal</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> Back-to-School: &ldquo;Know the Show&rdquo; Edition (07:00 - 12:00)</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Game format: Listeners guess which host matches a fun high school fact</li>
<li>Highlight questions:</li>
<ul>
<li>Who was voted most rowdy?</li>
<li>Who was Spirit &amp; Rally Commissioner and lip-synced to Backstreet Boys?</li>
<li>Who was on the bowling team?</li>
</ul>
<li>Funny listener guesses and reactions</li>
<li>Launa&rsquo;s headbanging pep rally moment (YouTube-quality flashback!)</li>
<li>JR&rsquo;s lip sync Backstreet Boys performance legacy</li>
<li>Kevin&rsquo;s quiet high school profile and bowling club days</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> Taylor Swift&rsquo;s Podcast Debut (12:00 &ndash; 18:00)</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Taylor appears on New Heights with Travis &amp; Jason Kelce</li>
<li>Record-breaking stats:</li>
<ul>
<li>1.3M live viewers</li>
<li>14M+ views within 48 hours</li>
</ul>
<li>Takeaways from the episode:</li>
<ul>
<li>Taylor's self-awareness and humility</li>
<li>Her views on being in the NFL spotlight</li>
<li>Behind-the-scenes of her life and travel</li>
<li>Relationship insights with Travis Kelsey</li>
</ul>
<li>Comparing to past New Heights episodes (e.g., Kylie Kelce, Adam Sandler)</li>
</ul>

Episode 24 - High School Days

Podcast Outline: The Week That Was Episode 23

Hosts: J.R., Launa, Kevin
Podcast Title:The Week That Was
Episode Theme: Weekly recaps, off-air stories, bizarre news, listener feedback, and music debates

SEGMENT 1: The Week That Was Recap (3 Minutes)
Royal Encounter Story:
Launa meets Susie from England who casually knows William & Kate
Commentary on elegance and class vs. drunken behavior
Fun Fact of the Week:
Abraham Lincoln inventing the "choke slam" (wrestling move)
Banter and disbelief from the hosts
Weird Florida News:
Man steals Smokey the Bear signs and tries selling them on FB Marketplace
Rangers use Smokey the Bear to arrest him
Gross Human Habits:
Licking fingers to count money
Party snack hygiene
Lana admits she cuts kids in line at parties to get food first
Insane Casino Win:
Man hits 389 jackpots in one day at Hard Rock Casino
Wins $1.8 million

 

SEGMENT 2: Fan Mail Drama & Bird Tragedy (7 minutes)
Backstory:
A bird nested on Launa’s outdoor TV casing
Launa and Paul try to take a picture of the baby birds
The attempt scares the birds, and tragedy strikes
Emotional Impact:
Launa devastated and teary-eyed
Circle of life reflections
Fan Mail Reaction:
Listener writes angry, all-caps email blaming Launa
"You killed two baby birds... DISGUSTING!"
Humorously warn birds to avoid Lana’s house

 

SEGMENT 3: Football Season = Relationship Season (4 minutes)
Football Returns:
Bucs preseason kicks off
Paul ready to camp in front of the TV all season
Football vs. Real Life:
Launa's frustration with football takeover every weekend
Compares it to her hypothetically drinking vodka and watching 80s movies all day
Kevin and J.R. defend football while teasing the double standard

 

SEGMENT 4: 12-Hour Road Trip Music Challenge (5 minutes)
Topic Prompt: What one artist would you listen to on a 12-hour drive?
Hosts' Picks:
Launa: Morgan Wallen – long albums, variety
Kevin: Dave Matthews Band – easy listening, 130+ song playlist
J.R.: Michael Jackson – variety across eras, lots of hits
Top 10 Artists List (from online source):
David Bowie
Paul McCartney
Chris Cornell
Pink Floyd
Tom Petty
Johnny Cash
Paul Simon
Led Zeppelin
Prince
Queen
Reactions to the list:
Debate over David Bowie as #1
Kevin defends Dave Matthews
J.R. dismisses trumpet-heavy music
Discussion on longevity, evolution, and replay value of artists

Podcast Outline: The Week That Was Episode 23
Hosts: J.R., Launa, Kevin Podcast Title: The Week That Was Episode Theme: Weekly recaps, off-air stories, bizarre news, listener feedback, and music debates
SEGMENT 1: The Week That Was Recap (3 Minutes)
<ul>
<li>Royal Encounter Story:</li>
<ul>
<li>Launa meets Susie from England who casually knows William &amp; Kate</li>
<li>Commentary on elegance and class vs. drunken behavior</li>
</ul>
<li>Fun Fact of the Week:</li>
<ul>
<li>Abraham Lincoln inventing the "choke slam" (wrestling move)</li>
<li>Banter and disbelief from the hosts</li>
</ul>
<li>Weird Florida News:</li>
<ul>
<li>Man steals Smokey the Bear signs and tries selling them on FB Marketplace</li>
<li>Rangers use Smokey the Bear to arrest him</li>
</ul>
<li>Gross Human Habits:</li>
<ul>
<li>Licking fingers to count money</li>
<li>Party snack hygiene</li>
<li>Lana admits she cuts kids in line at parties to get food first</li>
</ul>
<li>Insane Casino Win:</li>
<ul>
<li>Man hits 389 jackpots in one day at Hard Rock Casino</li>
<li>Wins $1.8 million</li>
</ul>
</ul>
&nbsp;
SEGMENT 2: Fan Mail Drama &amp; Bird Tragedy (7 minutes)
<ul>
<li>Backstory:</li>
<ul>
<li>A bird nested on Launa&rsquo;s outdoor TV casing</li>
<li>Launa and Paul try to take a picture of the baby birds</li>
<li>The attempt scares the birds, and tragedy strikes</li>
</ul>
<li>Emotional Impact:</li>
<ul>
<li>Launa devastated and teary-eyed</li>
<li>Circle of life reflections</li>
</ul>
<li>Fan Mail Reaction:</li>
<ul>
<li>Listener writes angry, all-caps email blaming Launa</li>
<li>"You killed two baby birds... DISGUSTING!"</li>
<li>Humorously warn birds to avoid Lana&rsquo;s house</li>
</ul>
</ul>
&nbsp;
SEGMENT 3: Football Season = Relationship Season (4 minutes)
<ul>
<li>Football Returns:</li>
<ul>
<li>Bucs preseason kicks off</li>
<li>Paul ready to camp in front of the TV all season</li>
</ul>
<li>Football vs. Real Life:</li>
<ul>
<li>Launa's frustration with football takeover every weekend</li>
<li>Compares it to her hypothetically drinking vodka and watching 80s movies all day</li>
<li>Kevin and J.R. defend football while teasing the double standard</li>
</ul>
</ul>
&nbsp;
SEGMENT 4: 12-Hour Road Trip Music Challenge (5 minutes)
<ul>
<li>Topic Prompt: What one artist would you listen to on a 12-hour drive?</li>
<li>Hosts' Picks:</li>
<ul>
<li>Launa: Morgan Wallen &ndash; long albums, variety</li>
<li>Kevin: Dave Matthews Band &ndash; easy listening, 130+ song playlist</li>
<li>J.R.: Michael Jackson &ndash; variety across eras, lots of hits</li>
</ul>
<li>Top 10 Artists List (from online source):</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>David Bowie</li>
<li>Paul McCartney</li>
<li>Chris Cornell</li>
<li>Pink Floyd</li>
<li>Tom Petty</li>
<li>Johnny Cash</li>
<li>Paul Simon</li>
<li>Led Zeppelin</li>
<li>Prince</li>
<li>Queen</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Reactions to the list:</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li>Debate over David Bowie as #1</li>
<li>Kevin defends Dave Matthews</li>
<li>J.R. dismisses trumpet-heavy music</li>
<li>Discussion on longevity, evolution, and replay value of artists</li>
</ul>
</ul>

Episode 23 - Road Trip Music

Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe recaps the entire week of shows with some highlights and lowlights. 

On this week’s episode we highlight the following key moments 
Kevin teases kids about going back to school 
Most important job skills in 2025 
A Walmart shoutout
Keith Urban’s strange explanation of his new show
We get artsy with Van Gogh’s traveling exhibit 
New TSA rules confuse Launa 

We also talked discussed the 50 hottest men in the world 

Tampa Bay&rsquo;s Hometown Morning Krewe recaps the entire week of shows with some highlights and lowlights.&nbsp;
On this week&rsquo;s episode we highlight the following key moments&nbsp;
<ul>
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We also talked discussed the 50 hottest men in the world&nbsp;

Episode 22 - The Hottest Men

J.R. turns 40 on July 18 and he is doing something really cool for his 40th. Launa also found a list of what every man should do before turning 40. How many has J.R. done?

J.R. turns 40 on July 18 and he is doing something really cool for his 40th. Launa also found a list of what every man should do before turning 40. How many has J.R. done?

Episode 21 - J.R.'s 40th Birthday

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?"

Episode 20 - Songs That Were Passed On

We talked about 4th of July memories. We also talked to Ella Langley and Launa tried to get her to give an answer about her dating life.

We talked about 4th of July memories. We also talked to Ella Langley and Launa tried to get her to give an answer about her dating life.

Episode 19 - 4th of July

Launa is at jury duty today, so J.R. and Kevin talk about their experiences with jury duty.

Launa is at jury duty today, so J.R. and Kevin talk about their experiences with jury duty.

Episode 18 - Jury Duty

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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