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The Week That Was Podcast

The Week That Was Podcast

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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!

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  • Episode 41 - Christmas Music

    Episode 41 - Christmas Music
    Dec 12 2025

    SEGMENT 1 — “Buying Christmas for Tampa Bay Families”

    A. Overview of the station’s holiday tradition

    • Recapping two weeks of giving away money to listeners in need
    • Emphasis on tough times: cost of living, job losses, struggling families

    B. Introducing Bentley’s Story

    • Who Bentley is: a volunteer guardian ad litem
    • What guardians ad litem do:
    • Advocate for foster children
    • Ensure safety, check living conditions
    • Speak for children in court
    • Bentley oversees 45 foster kids

    C. The Christmas Crisis

    • None of the 45 children were selected to receive Christmas gifts this year
    • Bentley applied for the $1,000 with the intent to use all of it on the kids
    • Hosts moved by her story

    D. The Big Surprise

    • Bentley returns call within 9 minutes → wins $1,000
    • Local business owner Mike Disser (Finn’s, Apollo Pizza, Soho Saloon) hears the segment → calls in to match the $1,000
    • Donation coordinated through Voices for Children (local nonprofit supporting foster kids)

    E. Emotional Reactions

    • Bentley overwhelmed/grateful
    • Hosts talk about foster kids’ realities—many travel with belongings in garbage bags
    • Total gift for the kids: $2,000
    • Segment ends on a very high note

    SEGMENT 2 — “Christmas Music: Love It or Hate It?”

    A. Launa drops a bombshell

    • She hates Christmas music
    • Setting up her tree to Breaking Benjamin, not Mariah Carey

    B. The Worst Christmas Song of All Time

    • The Alvin & the Chipmunks song
    • Debate: nostalgic vs. unbearable

    C. Christmas Music Radio

    • Stations switching to all-Christmas “way too early”
    • Launa removes them from her car presets during December
    • (Sorry, 105.5 The Dove!)

    SEGMENT 3 — “Year in Review: Music, Apps & Pop Culture”

    A. Top Music of the Year

    • Morgan Wallen: top album
    • Kendrick Lamar: top artist
    • Launa admits she doesn’t know any Kendrick Lamar songs

    B. Most Downloaded iPhone Apps of 2025

    • Google apps dominate (Maps, Gmail, Gemini, YouTube)
    • Instagram still being downloaded (surprising to the hosts)
    • WhatsApp → helpful for travel
    • TikTok
    • Threads (Instagram’s version of X/Twitter)
    • #1 most downloaded free app: ChatGPT
    • All three hosts confess they just downloaded it this year

    SEGMENT 4 — “Is AI Cheating?”

    A. The Shocking Stats

    • Almost 40% of teens talk to chatbots for advice or companionship
    • 28% of adults have had “intimate or romantic relationships” with AI
    • More than 50% of those are in committed relationships with humans

    B. Hosts React

    • JR & Kevin: weird, can’t understand the appeal
    • Launa:
    • Would be LIVID if her husband Paul talked to a chatbot
    • “Marriages require time, conversation, and work — not robots”
    • Compares trying AI relationships to “trying drugs — don’t even start”

    C. Funny Scenario

    • J.R. imagines walking in on Kristin chatting with an AI “perfect guy named Derek”
    • Group jokes about AI relationships and boundaries

    D. Real Uses for ChatGPT

    • JR: uses AI daily for radio prep, themes, and brainstorming
    • Launa: tried it for movie script lookup; still not impressed

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  • Episode 40 - Bachelor Party In Key West

    Episode 40 - Bachelor Party In Key West
    Dec 8 2025
    SEGMENT 1: J.R.’S KEY WEST BACHELOR PARTYSetup· J.R. went to a bachelor party in Key West· Group of ~15 guys· Stayed in a “compound-like” houseo Huge, multiple kitchens, pool, slept tons of peopleChaos Ensues1. The Lost Guy Episode· One guy went missing → found passed out by the pool· Slept outside all night· Woke up covered in mosquito bites; arm swelled up2. Location & Bar Circuit· 10-minute walk to Duval Street· Hit Irish Kevin’s, Sloppy Joe’s, Rick’s, Hog’s Breath (bachelor’s favorite), Captain Tony’s· Story of the guy still stuck in Key West because:o Booked a late Allegiant flighto Stayed alone all day, partied at Dante’so Flight delayed repeatedly → rolled to next dayo Hard time finding a hotel last-minute (expensive!)3. Another Guy Missed His Flight· Forgot his luggage· Weekend full of mishaps4. J.R.’s Early Nights· Went to bed early both nights· Did an “Irish exit” due to the spins· Proud of himself for knowing when to tap out5. The Pizza Drama· One shorter guy in their group got picked on by 21-year-olds· 15-guy crew appeared around the corner → situation diffused fast· Bachelor “Marshall” got fired up trying to scare them6. Relationship Fallout· J.R. came home Sunday exhausted· Unfortunately… it was his fiancée Kristen’s birthday· She was NOT happy· J.R. wanted to sleep; she wanted attention· Dinner ended up as pizza takeout· He later took them out for Andy’s ice cream· No card, no flowers yet· Plans to “make up for it for a while”7. Costs of the Weekend· Drinks expensive; rounds = $100+· J.R. opened champagne bottles for a bartender → free drinks8. The Drunkest Guy in Key West· “Rod” — forgot his luggage, told everyone about the bachelor party· Full cartoon character energy9. No Beach Trip· Despite being in the Keys, never saw the water except from Uber rides· Pure bar-focused weekend10. Irish Kevin’s Chugging Contest· Bachelor Marshall beat the bar record: 1.94 seconds chugging Guinness· Someone texted the show claiming her husband held a similar record last year· Later chug involved whiskey mixed in — wildSEGMENT 2: LAUNA’S BIRTHDAY WEEKENDSaturday Night· Dinner with Paul at Sunset Grill (where they were married)· Later met friends at Salty’s in Apollo BeachSunday Brunch· Brunch at Oak & Stone rooftop in Bradenton· Bottomless mimosas with friends Celeste & Sarah· Beautiful water viewsActual Birthday (Monday)· Regular mom-life evening:o Pick up kidso Homeworko Make dinnero Disheso Bed by 8:30· No big celebration plannedTV Recommendation· Watched the Sean “Diddy” Combs documentary· Produced by 50 Cent· Lana surprised by:o Diddy’s involvement in historic rap world momentso His proximity to Tupac’s storyo His personality on camera· Describes him as narcissistic at timesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • Episode 39 - Bucs Game

    Episode 39 - Bucs Game
    Dec 1 2025
    SEGMENT 1 — LAUNA’S THANKSGIVING & WEEKENDA. Thanksgiving Day· Spent Thanksgiving at Paul’s brother Neil’s house in Odessa.· First Thanksgiving as a Stringfield.· 25 people, lots of food.· Realization: No one said the blessing.B. Thursday Night· Went out to a friend’s house to hang out and party.C. Black Friday· Stayed home, did online shopping.· Spent ~$700 but is almost done with holiday & birthday shopping.· Has two boys’ birthdays in December.D. Sunday — Buccaneers Game· Birthday outing for both boys, especially Gavin (turning 11, wearing a cast).· Challenge: finding a birthday activity he could do → landed on the idea of going to a Bucs game.· Bought last-minute tickets Friday night → Section 138, $165 each (great deal vs usual $400–500).· Had to buy 5 tickets including teenage daughter.E. The Clothing Saga· Day-after-Black-Friday scramble for Bucs apparel.· Multiple stores visited: Target, Bealls, Kohl’s, Sam’s, etc.· Only found most sizes; one shirt bought at stadium gift shop for $110.F. The Game Experience· Boys’ first Bucs game—huge excitement.· Highlights: pirate ship, cannons, pregame videos, giant flag, Jumbotron moments, t-shirt cannons.· Weather: Extremely hot — sitting in full sun.G. The Cost Breakdown· Drinks: Two doubles = $65.· Kids’ snacks/waters/foam fingers.· Tickets + apparel + food ≈ $1,400 total.· Justifying cost: Equivalent to what they'd spend on two kids’ birthday parties combined.H. NFL Sideline Shade Observation· DIY-looking PVC pipe shade rig over players → humorous contrast to NFL’s wealth.· Competitive advantage discussion — home team keeps visitors in the sun.SEGMENT 2 — KEVIN AND J.R.’S THANKSGIVINGA. Kevin Hosting Thanksgiving· Turkey turned out great.· No major drama; smooth holiday.B. J.R. Wednesday Lightning Game· Went to a Lightning game the night before Thanksgiving.· Zero dollars spent thanks to a friend with suite tickets.· Enjoyed beer, Wagyu cheeseburgers, free drinks.· Paid $20 for parking only.C. J.R. Thanksgiving Day· Spent the holiday at Kristin’s parents’ house.· Large spread; lots of kids with electric bikes, toy vehicles.· Played games, good family time.SEGMENT 3 — FEATURE EVENT: ON BIKESA. Introduction to the Event· Happens Saturday, December 6 in downtown Tampa.· Hosts transition to interview with Marissa Schwartz, CEO of On Bikes.INTERVIEW WITH MARISSA SCHWARTZ — CEO OF ON BIKESA. Organization Overview· On Bikes provides bicycles to foster kids and youth in need.· Main fundraiser = December 6 holiday-themed ride + festival.B. Event Day Breakdown· Early arrival encouraged.· Pre-ride bike decorating station (Ribeca Salon).· Theme: Holiday pajamas or festive wear.· Ride starts at 9:00 AM on Bayshore Blvd.· Afterparty at Cacciatore Park: brunch, mimosas, VIP area, kids’ zone, music.C. Tickets· Both GA and VIP available at onbikes.org.· VIP perks: Exclusive DJ Fresh set, dedicated lounge area.D. Bike Rentals & Valet· Attendees can pre-order rented bikes (limited supply).· Bike valet available — like car valet for bikes.E. December 9 — Santa’s Bike Shop (Volunteer Build Day)· At Benchmark International.· 1,000 volunteers assemble 1,000 bikes.· Two shifts: 12–3 PM and 4–7 PM.· Volunteer link released online (first come, first served).· Sponsorship opportunities for assembly tables.F. How to Get Involved· Visit onbikes.org → sign up for email list, buy tickets, volunteer.· Follow On Bikes on Instagram/Facebook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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