Episodios

  • Episode 31 - Super Bowl Halftime Show
    Oct 2 2025

    1) Highlights, Lowlights & Bloopers Reel (0:00–4:00)

    · Play rapid-fire clips/text recap of the week’s funniest/most awkward moments.

    · Include the a cappella / Jason Aldean guessing game clip — set up as a listener challenge.

    · Host banter after each clip — quick reactions, one-liners.


    2) Main Segment — Super Bowl Halftime: Bad Bunny Discussion (04:00–13:00)

    · Lead-in: announcement of Bad Bunny as halftime performer.

    · Key talking points:

    o Globalization of NFL and why Bad Bunny makes strategic sense.

    o Audience reaction & language barrier concerns.

    o Jay‑Z’s selection role; potential for collaborations (Cardi B mention).

    o Tech angle: live-translation earbuds / glasses possibility — humorous “Apple, call us” moment.

    o Comparison to other non‑U.S. performers (brief historic context).

    o Taylor Swift hypothetical and politics-entering-sports concern.

    · Quick host takes: who will love it, who will complain, and why the halftime show still unites viewers.


    3) Relationship / Football Balance (13:00–16:00)

    · Recap of discussion about negotiating TV time with partner who watches multiple football games.

    · Funny anecdotes: recording vs. watching live; “he won’t record it” trope.

    · Practical mini-advice (light): set boundaries, designate “football nights,” compromise ideas.

    · Joke closer: “Glad there’s no game on our wedding day — kill him if there is.”

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  • Episode 30 - Date Night
    Sep 26 2025

    Intro – Welcome to the Podcast

    • Greeting from J.R., Launa, and Kevin
    • Reminder of the weekday morning show
    • What to expect in the episode:
    • Highlights, lowlights, bloopers
    • Extra content not aired during the week

    Segment 1 – The Week That Was

    · Highlights, lowlights, bloopers

    · Extra content not aired during the week


    Segment 2 – Date Night Drama: Launa vs. Monday Night Football

    • Launa shares a story about a failed date night with her fiancé Paul
    • Dinner went well, but he chose football, cigars, and cocktails afterward
    • Launa felt ignored during their rare alone time
    • Heated reactions from Launa, playful teasing from J.R. and Kevin
    • Discussion about balancing quality time, sports, and marriage dynamics
    • Kevin relates with his past NFL obsession, now more family-focused
    • Comparison of date night priorities vs. sports schedules

    Segment 3 – Early Dinners, Sleep Schedules & Morning Show Life

    • Challenges of early morning radio life
    • Dinner at 4:30 or 5PM is the new norm
    • Yawning on dates = offensive?
    • J.R. and Kevin share partner experiences
    • Health vs. social life: sleep, timing, and energy levels
    • Life shifts with age and career


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  • Episode 29 - High School Movies
    Sep 19 2025

    🔹 INTRO (0:00 - 0:30)

    · Welcome from J.R., Launa & Kevin

    · Purpose of the podcast:

    o Recap the best, worst, and funniest moments from the week

    o Share behind-the-scenes stories and extended conversations

    o “This is why it’s The Week That Was!”


    🔹 SEGMENT 1: Show Highlights, Lowlights, and Bloopers (0:30 - 3:30)

    · Best/worst/funniest on-air moments from the week

    · Funny blooper: Launa’s “Vegas clown” proposal story

    · Kevin’s Two-Minute Drill: Buccaneers beat the Texans in dramatic fashion

    · Concert confusion: “Shakira” vs “Sakarias” mix-up


    🔹 SEGMENT 2: Launa’s CVS Urine Sample Story (3:30 - 07:30)

    · Launa helps a random elderly woman drop off a mysterious sample

    · Realization it was likely a urine drug test

    · Reactions from J.R. and Kevin:

    o “Why would you say yes to that?”

    o Germaphobe Kristen nearly vomits hearing the story

    · Hilarious speculation about what the CVS staff must have thought

    · Lesson learned: “Never accept mystery bags from strangers!”


    🔹 SEGMENT 3: Best High School Movies of All Time (07:30 - 13:00)

    · J.R. introduces a top 10 list of classic high school movies

    · Key Movies Discussed:

    o Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

    o 16 Candles (1984)

    o Clueless, Dazed and Confused, Fast Times at Ridgemont High

    o The Breakfast Club (1985) — declared #1 by all

    o Honorable mentions: Friday Night Lights, The Blind Side, Greece, Pitch Perfect, High School Musical

    · Personal stories tied to the movies

    · Debate: Should kids today watch these movies or are they too outdated?


    🔹 SEGMENT 4: Parenting in the Movie Age (13:00 - 15:00)

    · Should kids watch '80s classics today?

    · Launa questions age-appropriateness: drugs, language, adult themes

    · Kevin recalls watching violent/gory movies as a kid (Indiana Jones)

    · J.R. jokes about parenting “then vs. now”

    · “We turned out okay… right?”


    🔹 OUTRO (15:00 - END)

    · Recap of funniest moments

    · Tease what’s coming next week

    · Subscribe reminder: Apple, Spotify, etc.

    · Shoutouts to listeners

    · Closing line: “That’s The Week That Was!”


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  • Episode 28 - Guitar Pull
    Sep 12 2025

    🎧 Intro

    • Welcome listeners
    • Hosts introduce themselves: Jr., Launa, Kevin
    • Quick preview of the episode:
    • Weekly wrap-up
    • BTS of QYK Guitar Pull
    • Fun stories, artist moments, bloopers
    • Special announcements

    📼 Segment 1: The Week That Was

    • Recap montage:
    • Highlights and lowlights from the week
    • Bloopers and best moments
    • Funny outtakes

    🎤 Segment 2: Meet the 2025 Guitar Pull Lineup

    • Announcing featured artists:
    • Chase Matthew
    • Josh Ross
    • Lauren Alaina
    • Shane Profitt
    • Kameron Marlowe
    • George Birge
    • Tucker Wetmore
    • Reactions, banter, excitement
    • Commentary on each artist and their breakout songs
    • Fun facts (e.g., Shane’s pet deer Harper)

    🎸 Segment 3: What Makes Guitar Pull So Special?

    • What is the QYK Guitar Pull?
    • Format: acoustic, round-robin, intimate
    • Artists sing covers, unreleased songs
    • Real and raw performances
    • Legendary moments:
    • Chris Janson’s first live “Drunk Girl” performance
    • Kane Brown before he blew up
    • Morgan Wallen & Hardy show

    🏆 Segment 4: Top Memories & Wild Stories

    • Top 3 shows in Guitar Pull history
    • Launa & Paul’s first date at the Straz Center
    • Pipe burst/flood almost canceling the show
    • Charles Kelley & Lee Brice show with lots of drinks
    • Behind-the-scenes drama
    • Drunk fan incident with George Birge’s wife
    • Celebrity guests (Pat Maroon, Kevin Cash, Ryan McDonagh)

    🌟 Segment 5: Why You Can’t Miss This Year

    • Tucker Wetmore’s rise — already packing venues
    • How fans can win tickets:
    • On-air giveaways
    • Achieva Credit Union events
    • Online contests
    • VIP Balcony seating (Best Seats in the House)
    • Atmosphere:
    • Downtown St. Pete on the water
    • Southbound 75 pre-show performance
    • Food, drinks, and great company

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  • Episode 27 - Launa's Wedding
    Sep 5 2025

    🎙️ 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

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  • Episode 26 - Kevin's Driveway
    Aug 29 2025

    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

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  • Episode 25 - Happy Songs
    Aug 22 2025
    • 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!

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  • Episode 24 - High School Days
    Aug 15 2025

    🎙️ 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)

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