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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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Episodes
  • 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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    17 mins
  • 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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    18 mins
  • 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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    16 mins
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