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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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Episodios
  • Episode 46 - Gasparilla
    Jan 30 2026

    1. Pirate Facts & Gross History

    • Fun pirate trivia segment
    • Who performed amputations on pirate ships (cook & carpenter as “surgeons”)
    • Hygiene realities:
    • No showers → saltwater bathing
    • Whale blubber as soap
    • Why pirates smelled terrible
    • The infamous “poop rope” 😬
    • Reactions and commentary (“Okay, that’s enough of that” moment)

    2. What Is Gasparilla? (For Non-Tampa Listeners)

    • Overview of Gasparilla:
    • Tampa’s biggest annual event
    • Pirate ship invasion demanding the city key from the mayor
    • Parade along Bayshore Boulevard
    • Comparison to Mardi Gras
    • Tampa’s pirate identity:
    • Pirate costumes = normal in January
    • Buccaneers, pirate ships, skulls everywhere
    • Cultural significance and local pride

    3. Personal Gasparilla Experiences

    • First-time Gasparilla impressions:
    • Short visit, crowds, protesters
    • Leaving before it got overwhelming
    • Parade logistics:
    • Long wait times
    • Floats starting hours apart
    • Standing around for hours (on floats or watching)
    • Why pacing yourself is crucial

    4. Gasparilla From Every Angle

    • Different ways to experience Gasparilla:
    • Brunch + watching from restaurants
    • Walking Bayshore for beads
    • Riding floats
    • Boating flotilla following the pirate ship
    • Weather warning:
    • One of the coldest Gasparilla’s on record
    • Boat participation discouraged this year

    5. Captain Morgan Boat Story

    • Early morning boat boarding (8:30–9:30 a.m.)
    • Drinking starts way too early
    • Waiting hours for the invasion
    • Being completely wiped out before the parade even starts
    • Pre-Uber transportation struggles
    • Lesson learned: Gasparilla can end your day fast

    6. Friends in Town & Changing Plans

    • Friends traveling in for Gasparilla
    • Decision not to attend this year:
    • Too cold
    • Years of past overexposure
    • Alternate plans:
    • Friday night pre-Gasparilla parties
    • Indoor birthday celebration Saturday
    • Staying inside Sunday

    7. Tampa Bay Stadium Series (NHL Outdoor Game)

    • Explanation of the Stadium Series
    • Outdoor NHL game in a football stadium
    • This year’s matchup:
    • Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
    • Raymond James Stadium
    • 65,000 fans
    • Entertainment lineup:
    • Tim McGraw
    • LOCASH
    • Hunter Hayes
    • Weather irony: Tampa finally cold enough

    8. Bougie Box Seats & Cold Survival

    • Watching the game from a suite
    • Food, drinks, warmth
    • Preparing for the cold:
    • Layers, gloves, hats
    • Florida cold vs. Midwest cold debate
    • Lighthearted roasting and banter

    9. Celebrity Sightings & Final Thoughts

    • Former athletes attending:
    • Lightning players
    • Rays players
    • Bucs players
    • Excitement for the weekend despite the cold
    • Gratitude for the hookup and experience

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  • Episode 45 - AI Singing
    Jan 23 2026

    Segment 1: The Wild Home Birth

    Goal: Share shocking and funny story of niece’s home birth.

    · Background context:

    o Launa’s niece giving birth at home.

    o Family history: first child also home birth, but 30-hour labor.

    o Their lifestyle: religious, natural remedies, avoids hospitals and medications.

    · Key story beats:

    o Water breaks in the shower, goes to the toilet.

    o Baby arrives within 10 minutes, dad delivers the baby.

    o Midwife called, but not needed.

    o Reactions: fear, awe, and humor about the bathroom rug.

    o Jokes about placenta traditions (lighthearted, funny, not gross).



    Segment 2: Experiencing a C-Section as a Partner

    Goal: Contrast controlled hospital birth vs. chaotic home birth.

    · Host’s personal story: witnessing a C-section.

    · Key details:

    o Setting: operating room, mother awake, anesthesiologist, nurses.

    o Emotional stress: seeing the mother but turning away from intense visuals.

    o Cutting the umbilical cord (highlight that some partners get this opportunity).

    o Differences in experience compared to a home birth.



    Segment 3: AI Singing Experiment

    Goal: Light-hearted tech diversion to end on a fun note.

    · Introduce Mozart AI app: turns speech into a singing voice.

    · Launa’s experience:

    o Downloading and reading long paragraphs.

    o Costs adding up ($6.99 + $9.99 + $16.99).

    o Creating AI versions of Miranda Lambert and Fleetwood Mac songs.

    · Play excerpts

    · Funny reactions:

    o How computerized it sounds.

    o Launa’s raspy voice trying Stevie Nicks.

    o Commentary on AI limitations and surprises.

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  • Episode 44 - Launa's College Grades
    Jan 16 2026

    Segment One: The Transcripts Reveal

    Theme: College mistakes, nostalgia, and self-awareness

    • Launa brings in her college transcripts
    • Shock and laughter at the number of failed classes
    • Realization of just how bad things were
    • Comparing siblings’ paths:
    • Sister: studied abroad, graduated from a four-year college
    • Brother: vocational school, bought a house
    • Launa: given four years of college money, spent it in two
    • Discussion of:
    • Credit card debt
    • Partying instead of working
    • Financial immaturity at 18–19 years old

    Segment Two: The “Too Cool for Dorms” Era

    Theme: Entitlement meets bad decisions

    • Refusing to live in dorms after freshman year
    • Moving into an apartment sophomore year
    • Not working during the school year or summer
    • Staying in Madison just to party
    • Hosts react with disbelief and humor

    Segment Three: The Fraternity House Summer

    Theme: Peak chaos

    • Launa renting a room at a fraternity house
    • Being the only girl living with fraternity guys
    • Staying there all summer instead of working
    • Emphasis on:
    • Party culture
    • Drinking
    • Memory gaps
    • Jokes about Madison being “too fun for its own good”

    Segment Four: Skipping Class 101

    Theme: How not to do college

    • Not knowing where classes were located
    • Skipping classes because buildings were “too far”
    • Sleeping instead of attending lectures
    • Daytime routine:
    • Watching Days of Our Lives
    • “Going to the library” (for boys, not books)
    • Best grade was French 1 — then dropping it
    • Remembering fraternity guys’ names but not academic content

    Reflection & Wrap-Up of College Story

    • Hosts note how stories keep unfolding over time
    • Humor about a future “Launa documentary”
    • Commentary on memory, growth, and perspective
    • Acknowledgment that she’s now happily married (but still fun)

    Segment Five: Transition to Guest Interview

    Theme: From chaos to country music

    • Introduce Justin Moore:
    • Country artist
    • Arkansas native
    • Performing at Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival
    • Tease his personality: humble, relatable, family-oriented

    Segment Six: Justin Moore Interview

    Topics Covered:

    • First show of the new year
    • How he disconnects from music while off the road
    • Rodeo performances vs. traditional concerts
    • Never riding a bull (manager shut it down)
    • Stories about Trace Adkins:
    • First tour experience
    • Donuts story
    • Trace’s unexpected TV habits
    • Justin’s radio show and love of sports
    • Super Bowl pick

    Segment Seven: Game – “More or Less”

    Rapid-fire fun segment

    • Daddy-daughter deer hunting
    • Dry January
    • Taylor Swift
    • Fortnite (via his son)
    • Dierks Bentley
    • Justin Moore as a sports commentator
    • Personal stories sprinkled throughout

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