Episode 25 - Happy Songs

• 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.
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