The Week That Was Podcast

Episode 23 - Road Trip Music


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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
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