🎧 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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🎙️ 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

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

1. 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

1. Week in Review (0:30–3:30)

• General show recap: Highlights, lowlights, and bloopers.
• Casual banter about behind-the-scenes moments.

1. 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.

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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!

🎙️ 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!

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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)

Podcast Outline: The Week That Was Episode 23

Hosts: J.R., Launa, Kevin
Podcast Title: The Week That Was
Episode Theme: Weekly recaps, off-air stories, bizarre news, listener feedback, and music debates

SEGMENT 1: The Week That Was Recap (3 Minutes)

• Royal Encounter Story:
• • Launa meets Susie from England who casually knows William & Kate
  • Commentary on elegance and class vs. drunken behavior
• Fun Fact of the Week:
• • Abraham Lincoln inventing the "choke slam" (wrestling move)
  • Banter and disbelief from the hosts
• Weird Florida News:
• • Man steals Smokey the Bear signs and tries selling them on FB Marketplace
  • Rangers use Smokey the Bear to arrest him
• Gross Human Habits:
• • Licking fingers to count money
  • Party snack hygiene
  • Lana admits she cuts kids in line at parties to get food first
• Insane Casino Win:
• • Man hits 389 jackpots in one day at Hard Rock Casino
  • Wins $1.8 million

SEGMENT 2: Fan Mail Drama & Bird Tragedy (7 minutes)

• Backstory:
• • A bird nested on Launa’s outdoor TV casing
  • Launa and Paul try to take a picture of the baby birds
  • The attempt scares the birds, and tragedy strikes
• Emotional Impact:
• • Launa devastated and teary-eyed
  • Circle of life reflections
• Fan Mail Reaction:
• • Listener writes angry, all-caps email blaming Launa
  • "You killed two baby birds... DISGUSTING!"
  • Humorously warn birds to avoid Lana’s house

SEGMENT 3: Football Season = Relationship Season (4 minutes)

• Football Returns:
• • Bucs preseason kicks off
  • Paul ready to camp in front of the TV all season
• Football vs. Real Life:
• • Launa's frustration with football takeover every weekend
  • Compares it to her hypothetically drinking vodka and watching 80s movies all day
  • Kevin and J.R. defend football while teasing the double standard

SEGMENT 4: 12-Hour Road Trip Music Challenge (5 minutes)

• Topic Prompt: What one artist would you listen to on a 12-hour drive?
• Hosts' Picks:
• • Launa: Morgan Wallen – long albums, variety
  • Kevin: Dave Matthews Band – easy listening, 130+ song playlist
  • J.R.: Michael Jackson – variety across eras, lots of hits
• Top 10 Artists List (from online source):

1. David Bowie
2. Paul McCartney
3. Chris Cornell
4. Pink Floyd
5. Tom Petty
6. Johnny Cash
7. Paul Simon
8. Led Zeppelin
9. Prince
10. Queen

• Reactions to the list:

• • Debate over David Bowie as #1
  • Kevin defends Dave Matthews
  • J.R. dismisses trumpet-heavy music
  • Discussion on longevity, evolution, and replay value of artists

Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe recaps the entire week of shows with some highlights and lowlights.

On this week’s episode we highlight the following key moments

• Kevin teases kids about going back to school

• Most important job skills in 2025

• A Walmart shoutout
• Keith Urban’s strange explanation of his new show

• We get artsy with Van Gogh’s traveling exhibit

• New TSA rules confuse Launa

We also talked discussed the 50 hottest men in the world

J.R. turns 40 on July 18 and he is doing something really cool for his 40th. Launa also found a list of what every man should do before turning 40. How many has J.R. done?