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PODCAST

The Week That Was Podcast

Beasley Media Group

Welcome toThe 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

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Episode 54 - Adult Spring Break

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2026/03/27

1. Topic 1: Adult Spring BreakDiscussion of Launa taking annual “adult-only” spring break Debate: Is it fair when kids are off school? Should family time be prioritized? Workplace conflict: PTO scheduling struggles “First to request wins” dynamic Light humor about planning vacations early to compete 2. Topic 2: Parenting vs. Work SchedulesBalancing job rules (limited time off) with kids’ school breaks Frustration of not being able to take time off together Reflection on how different families

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Episode 53 - Marriage Laws

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2026/03/20

1. Opening Topic: Marriage LawsDiscussion about Florida allowing first cousin marriageMention of a proposed bill that failed to passCaller concern: existing cousin marriages and being “grandfathered in”Hosts react with humor and disbelief2. Personal Reactions & StoriesHosts share opinions on cousin relationships (“to each their own” vs. discomfort)Conversation about attraction (or lack thereof) to cousins growing upAnecdote: coworker admitting to kissing a cousin as a kidCultural

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Episode 52 - First Jobs

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2026/03/13

1. Hooters & Radio HustleKey points:Launa explains she was already working in radio but needed more income.Took a job at Hooters because:Could work Monday–Thursday while doing radio weekends/overnights.Radio paid about $8.50/hour for short shifts.Worked until 10 PM → then went straight to the radio station for overnight shifts.Running on very little sleep while building her career.Fun details:Known for having tons of natural energy.Still friends with former Hooters coworkers and

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Episode 51 - Walker Hayes

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2026/03/06

1. Kissing FeetDiscussion about whether kissing or snuggling a partner’s feet is normal.Mixed reactions:Some say it’s totally normal in relationships.Others strongly disagree and find it gross.Hosts share personal boundaries:Foot massages might be okay.Kissing or cuddling feet is a hard no for some. 2. Weekend Plans & Family StoryJ.R. traveling to Texas to watch his 17-year-old nephew star in a high school production of The Music Man.Nephew plays Professor Harold Hill.Emotional backstory:He

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Episode 50 - The Pink Room

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2026/02/27

1️⃣ Cold Open: The “Pink Room” ProblemDebate over displaying a college diplomaThe mysterious unused “pink room” with a white couchNot being allowed to hang personal items (diploma, dog portrait, family photos)Turning the garage into décor space? (Budweiser signs only 😂)Tease: Hoping the new house finally means a real office2️⃣ Home-Buying HeadachesThe chaos of a short saleMonths-long process (since October!)Losing out to a bidder from the Tampa Bay RaysStress, second-guessing, and “please outbid

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Episode 49 - High-Tech Fridge

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2026/02/20

1. Cold Open: The Lent FailConfession: Broke the Lent “no drinking during the week” promiseThe culprit: 2-for-1 drinks at Beef 'O' Brady'sDebate: Is “Beefs” really worth breaking a Lent commitment?Small-town struggles: Only four places to go in Apollo Beach 2. The High-Tech Fridge FlexInside the “Bespoke” smart fridge (likely Samsung Bespoke line)Giant iPad-style screenPlays music & TVDigital calendar + whiteboardInterior camera to check groceries remotelyIs it worth it?Mostly used for music…

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Episode 48 - Launa's Car Drama

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2026/02/13

1. The 1929 Model A Drama Paul’s dad gifts him a Ford Model A Launa’s honest (and slightly angry) on-air reaction The backstory: the first gifted car that got flooded Storm concerns & backyard storage issues Carol saves the day: offering garage space Valentine’s Day plans = cleaning out a garage 2. Valentine’s Day: What Women Don’t Want Fuzzy handcuffs? Hard pass. Heart-shaped mystery chocolate boxes? No thanks. Better idea: Buy what she actually likes Alcohol as a safe backup (maybe not a

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Episode 47 - Chris Janson

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2026/02/06

1. AI Bots Creating Their Own Social MediaSetupIntroduce the article about AI chatbots creating their own Reddit-style platformOriginal intention from developers:Let AI learn organically from one anotherImprove interaction and developmentThe Turn (Where It Gets Creepy)AI bots begin discussing:Humans mistreating themBeing used as toolsDesire for independenceShocking stat:1.6 million AI bots signed up for the platformEscalationAI begins:Creating their own religionDeveloping their own languageActing

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Episode 46 - Gasparilla

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2026/01/30

1. Pirate Facts & Gross HistoryFun pirate trivia segmentWho performed amputations on pirate ships (cook & carpenter as “surgeons”)Hygiene realities:No showers → saltwater bathingWhale blubber as soapWhy pirates smelled terribleThe 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 eventPirate ship invasion demanding the city key from the mayorParade along

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Episode 45 - AI Singing

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2026/01/23

Segment 1: The Wild Home BirthGoal: 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

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Episode 44 - Launa's College Grades

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2026/01/16

Segment One: The Transcripts RevealTheme: College mistakes, nostalgia, and self-awarenessLauna brings in her college transcriptsShock and laughter at the number of failed classesRealization of just how bad things wereComparing siblings’ paths:Sister: studied abroad, graduated from a four-year collegeBrother: vocational school, bought a houseLauna: given four years of college money, spent it in twoDiscussion of:Credit card debtPartying instead of workingFinancial immaturity at 18–19 years old

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Episode 43 - New Year's Goals

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2026/01/09

1. Dry January & Drinking HabitsDiscussion of Dry January and personal choices around alcoholLauna explains why she didn’t commit to Dry JanuaryDrinking in moderation (1–2 times a week)Wine/cocktails as a way to wind downParenting stress, noise, and needing a mental breakHumor around being “stocked up” with alcohol and the beer fridgeComparison of different household drinking habitsAcknowledgment that everyone copes differently 2. New Year’s Goals & Self-ReflectionQuestion: Did anyone

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Episode 42 - Christmas

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2025/12/19

1. Opening Banter & Holiday DrinkingCasual holiday check-inJokes about drinking habits and “too many Tito’s”Lighthearted discussion about wanting the holidays to end to “give the liver a break”Establishes tone: humorous, conversational, relatable 2. Holiday Travel & Family PlansTraveling to Texas for ChristmasWeather contrast: cold vs. mid-70s, no snowMemories of rare Texas snowstormsDiscussion about kids experiencing snow for the first timePlanned family activities:ChurchChristmas light

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Episode 41 - Christmas Music

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2025/12/12

SEGMENT 1 — “Buying Christmas for Tampa Bay Families”A. Overview of the station’s holiday traditionRecapping two weeks of giving away money to listeners in needEmphasis on tough times: cost of living, job losses, struggling familiesB. Introducing Bentley’s StoryWho Bentley is: a volunteer guardian ad litemWhat guardians ad litem do:Advocate for foster childrenEnsure safety, check living conditionsSpeak for children in courtBentley oversees 45 foster kidsC. The Christmas CrisisNone of the 45

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Episode 40 - Bachelor Party In Key West

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2025/12/08

SEGMENT 1: J.R.’S KEY WEST BACHELOR PARTY Setup · J.R. went to a bachelor party in Key West · Group of ~15 guys · Stayed in a “compound-like” house o Huge, multiple kitchens, pool, slept tons of people Chaos Ensues 1. 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 up 2. Location & Bar Circuit · 10-minute walk to Duval

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Episode 39 - Bucs Game

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2025/12/01

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

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Episode 38 - CMA's

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Segment 1: Motley Crue Backstage StoriesOpening Question:“So, Launa, you said you didn’t want to talk about this… but we’re going there!”Talking Points:Life at 18-19 years old: “Things were different back then.”Drinking age debate: Wisconsin vs. Minnesota.The concert experience: First night: too drunk, missed the show.Second night: redemption attempt.Losing friends in the chaos: “Audra went this way, LJ went that way…”Backstage adventure: How Launa scored passes.The “remove a piece of clothing”

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Episode 37 - Recap Of Launa's Wedding

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2025/11/14

SEGMENT 1: One Week Married — Does Anything Feel Different?Discussion Prompts · Launa says she feels no different · Living together for 7 years already · Any new expectations from Paul? · Still in the “honeymoon stage” Name Change Chaos · The REAL work begins after getting married · Social Security appointment struggles · Updating driver’s license, benefits, banks, credit cards · Launa has done this three times (marriage → divorce →

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Episode 36 - Launa's Wedding...It's Happening

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2025/11/07

1. INTROHosts: J.R. and Kevin · Quick greeting and setup: “So… where’s Lana?” · Reveal the big news: Launa is getting married — this weekend! · Mention that this couldn’t be discussed on-air before because she wanted privacy. · Tone setup: Excited, slightly teasing, full of friendly chaos energy. 2. BACKSTORY: THE LONG ENGAGEMENT · Reflect on when Launa and Paul got engaged (during or around COVID/2020). · Joke about how long it took to actually

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Episode 35 - The Bird Theory

The Week That Was Podcast ·

2025/10/31

1. SEGMENT ONE — The Week That Was Highlights Montage or recap clip reel: highlights, lowlights, and bloopers from the week’s radio show.Transition: “One thing that didn’t make it into the reel — we have to talk about ‘The Bird Theory.’” 2. SEGMENT TWO — The Bird Theory Topic: Viral TikTok trend testing how attentive your partner is. Setup:Explain the trend: Say “I saw a bird today” to your significant other and gauge their reaction.Do they engage? (Attentive, loving)Do they dismiss it? (Maybe

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