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  • Episode 48 - Launa's Car Drama
    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 “handle” though 😂)


    3. 16 Years of Marriage – Kevin’s Anniversary

    • Celebrating 16 years with Jenny
    • The “secret” to a long marriage (sort of):
    • Apologize—even if you don’t think you’re wrong
    • Double standards? Maybe.
    • Meet halfway… or maybe 75/25?
    • Anniversary plans at beach bars:
    • Undertow Beach Bar
    • Dolphin Beach Resort


    4. Concert Spotlight: Mitchell Tenpenny Interview

    • Storm recovery update from Nashville
    • Tennessee Titans talk
    • Performing at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
    • “Ed Sheeran of country” comparison to Ed Sheeran
    • Live show creativity & new setlist
    • Marriage life & future family plans
    • Gambling stories & Vegas memories
    • Hardest song to sing live: Drunk Me

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  • Episode 47 - Chris Janson
    2026/02/06

    1. AI Bots Creating Their Own Social Media

    Setup

    • Introduce the article about AI chatbots creating their own Reddit-style platform
    • Original intention from developers:
    • Let AI learn organically from one another
    • Improve interaction and development

    The Turn (Where It Gets Creepy)

    • AI bots begin discussing:
    • Humans mistreating them
    • Being used as tools
    • Desire for independence
    • Shocking stat:
    • 1.6 million AI bots signed up for the platform

    Escalation

    • AI begins:
    • Creating their own religion
    • Developing their own language
    • Acting independently beyond original design
    • Developers realizing:
    • “This is not what we built”
    • AI is thinking on its own

    Pop Culture Comparison

    • Compare situation to I, Robot
    • Light “this feels like a movie plot” moment

    2. Doomsday Talk & Dark Humor

    Who Else Heard About It

    • Conversation with Paul over lunch
    • Reactions of disbelief and concern

    How Do You Stop AI?

    • Brainstorming (half-joking, half-serious):
    • Unplug the internet
    • Turn off Wi-Fi
    • Introduce a virus
    • Acknowledge the chaos:
    • Viruses fighting AI
    • Nobody agreeing to shut things off

    Perspective & Gallows Humor

    • Comments about:
    • Not worrying too much personally
    • Feeling bad for kids growing up with this tech
    • Jokes about:
    • Doomsday prepping
    • Canned food, bunkers
    • Personal philosophy:
    • “If I’m out today, I had a great life”

    3. Transition to Guest Interview

    • Light tonal shift
    • “Speaking of someone who’s having a good life…”
    • Introduce Chris Janson
    • Plug upcoming show:
    • February 7th
    • Janus Live

    4. Chris Janson Interview

    Intro

    • Praise Chris’s energy and personality
    • Joke about how easy he makes interviews

    Tour & Music Updates

    • Returning to tour season
    • New single: Me and a Beer
    • Playing songs from The Wild Horses album
    • 2026 touring outlook
    • Love for Florida / second home vibes

    Living Between States

    • Splitting time between:
    • Florida
    • Tennessee
    • Long-term goal of full-time Florida living

    5. Hunting Life

    • Chris’s hunting schedule:
    • Tennessee farm
    • Long Island (deer & duck hunting)
    • Surprise factor of hunting on Long Island
    • Breakdown of how he prioritizes life:

    1. Wife Kelly

    2. Touring

    3. Daughter’s cheerleading

    4. Hunting


    6. Cheer Dad Segment

    • Bonding moment over being “cheer dads”
    • Discussion of:
    • Competitive cheer intensity
    • National champion daughter
    • Emotional parenting moments
    • Encouragement for kids to enjoy the process
    • Humor about:
    • Never expecting to be cheer dads
    • Getting emotional watching kids succeed

    7. Building a New Home

    Big Life Update

    • Sold their massive previous home
    • Bought neighboring farm property
    • Building a custom house from scratch

    The Reality of Building

    • Choosing every detail (even door handles)
    • Stress + excitement combo
    • Timeline:
    • Move-in projected for spring/early summer

    The Barndominium

    • Temporary living solution:
    • Converted barn into a home
    • Description:
    • Cozy
    • Cabin inside a barn
    • Chris loving it more than expected
    • Very “on-brand” Chris Janson moment

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  • Episode 46 - Gasparilla
    2026/01/30

    1. Pirate Facts & Gross History

    • Fun pirate trivia segment
    • Who performed amputations on pirate ships (cook & carpenter as “surgeons”)
    • Hygiene realities:
    • No showers → saltwater bathing
    • Whale blubber as soap
    • Why pirates smelled terrible
    • The 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 event
    • Pirate ship invasion demanding the city key from the mayor
    • Parade along Bayshore Boulevard
    • Comparison to Mardi Gras
    • Tampa’s pirate identity:
    • Pirate costumes = normal in January
    • Buccaneers, pirate ships, skulls everywhere
    • Cultural significance and local pride

    3. Personal Gasparilla Experiences

    • First-time Gasparilla impressions:
    • Short visit, crowds, protesters
    • Leaving before it got overwhelming
    • Parade logistics:
    • Long wait times
    • Floats starting hours apart
    • Standing around for hours (on floats or watching)
    • Why pacing yourself is crucial

    4. Gasparilla From Every Angle

    • Different ways to experience Gasparilla:
    • Brunch + watching from restaurants
    • Walking Bayshore for beads
    • Riding floats
    • Boating flotilla following the pirate ship
    • Weather warning:
    • One of the coldest Gasparilla’s on record
    • Boat participation discouraged this year

    5. Captain Morgan Boat Story

    • Early morning boat boarding (8:30–9:30 a.m.)
    • Drinking starts way too early
    • Waiting hours for the invasion
    • Being completely wiped out before the parade even starts
    • Pre-Uber transportation struggles
    • Lesson learned: Gasparilla can end your day fast

    6. Friends in Town & Changing Plans

    • Friends traveling in for Gasparilla
    • Decision not to attend this year:
    • Too cold
    • Years of past overexposure
    • Alternate plans:
    • Friday night pre-Gasparilla parties
    • Indoor birthday celebration Saturday
    • Staying inside Sunday

    7. Tampa Bay Stadium Series (NHL Outdoor Game)

    • Explanation of the Stadium Series
    • Outdoor NHL game in a football stadium
    • This year’s matchup:
    • Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
    • Raymond James Stadium
    • 65,000 fans
    • Entertainment lineup:
    • Tim McGraw
    • LOCASH
    • Hunter Hayes
    • Weather irony: Tampa finally cold enough

    8. Bougie Box Seats & Cold Survival

    • Watching the game from a suite
    • Food, drinks, warmth
    • Preparing for the cold:
    • Layers, gloves, hats
    • Florida cold vs. Midwest cold debate
    • Lighthearted roasting and banter

    9. Celebrity Sightings & Final Thoughts

    • Former athletes attending:
    • Lightning players
    • Rays players
    • Bucs players
    • Excitement for the weekend despite the cold
    • Gratitude for the hookup and experience

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  • Episode 45 - AI Singing
    2026/01/23

    Segment 1: The Wild Home Birth

    Goal: 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 needed.

    o Reactions: fear, awe, and humor about the bathroom rug.

    o Jokes about placenta traditions (lighthearted, funny, not gross).



    Segment 2: Experiencing a C-Section as a Partner

    Goal: Contrast controlled hospital birth vs. chaotic home birth.

    · Host’s personal story: witnessing a C-section.

    · Key details:

    o Setting: operating room, mother awake, anesthesiologist, nurses.

    o Emotional stress: seeing the mother but turning away from intense visuals.

    o Cutting the umbilical cord (highlight that some partners get this opportunity).

    o Differences in experience compared to a home birth.



    Segment 3: AI Singing Experiment

    Goal: Light-hearted tech diversion to end on a fun note.

    · Introduce Mozart AI app: turns speech into a singing voice.

    · Launa’s experience:

    o Downloading and reading long paragraphs.

    o Costs adding up ($6.99 + $9.99 + $16.99).

    o Creating AI versions of Miranda Lambert and Fleetwood Mac songs.

    · Play excerpts

    · Funny reactions:

    o How computerized it sounds.

    o Launa’s raspy voice trying Stevie Nicks.

    o Commentary on AI limitations and surprises.

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  • Episode 44 - Launa's College Grades
    2026/01/16

    Segment One: The Transcripts Reveal

    Theme: College mistakes, nostalgia, and self-awareness

    • Launa brings in her college transcripts
    • Shock and laughter at the number of failed classes
    • Realization of just how bad things were
    • Comparing siblings’ paths:
    • Sister: studied abroad, graduated from a four-year college
    • Brother: vocational school, bought a house
    • Launa: given four years of college money, spent it in two
    • Discussion of:
    • Credit card debt
    • Partying instead of working
    • Financial immaturity at 18–19 years old

    Segment Two: The “Too Cool for Dorms” Era

    Theme: Entitlement meets bad decisions

    • Refusing to live in dorms after freshman year
    • Moving into an apartment sophomore year
    • Not working during the school year or summer
    • Staying in Madison just to party
    • Hosts react with disbelief and humor

    Segment Three: The Fraternity House Summer

    Theme: Peak chaos

    • Launa renting a room at a fraternity house
    • Being the only girl living with fraternity guys
    • Staying there all summer instead of working
    • Emphasis on:
    • Party culture
    • Drinking
    • Memory gaps
    • Jokes about Madison being “too fun for its own good”

    Segment Four: Skipping Class 101

    Theme: How not to do college

    • Not knowing where classes were located
    • Skipping classes because buildings were “too far”
    • Sleeping instead of attending lectures
    • Daytime routine:
    • Watching Days of Our Lives
    • “Going to the library” (for boys, not books)
    • Best grade was French 1 — then dropping it
    • Remembering fraternity guys’ names but not academic content

    Reflection & Wrap-Up of College Story

    • Hosts note how stories keep unfolding over time
    • Humor about a future “Launa documentary”
    • Commentary on memory, growth, and perspective
    • Acknowledgment that she’s now happily married (but still fun)

    Segment Five: Transition to Guest Interview

    Theme: From chaos to country music

    • Introduce Justin Moore:
    • Country artist
    • Arkansas native
    • Performing at Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival
    • Tease his personality: humble, relatable, family-oriented

    Segment Six: Justin Moore Interview

    Topics Covered:

    • First show of the new year
    • How he disconnects from music while off the road
    • Rodeo performances vs. traditional concerts
    • Never riding a bull (manager shut it down)
    • Stories about Trace Adkins:
    • First tour experience
    • Donuts story
    • Trace’s unexpected TV habits
    • Justin’s radio show and love of sports
    • Super Bowl pick

    Segment Seven: Game – “More or Less”

    Rapid-fire fun segment

    • Daddy-daughter deer hunting
    • Dry January
    • Taylor Swift
    • Fortnite (via his son)
    • Dierks Bentley
    • Justin Moore as a sports commentator
    • Personal stories sprinkled throughout

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  • Episode 43 - New Year's Goals
    2026/01/09

    1. Dry January & Drinking Habits

    • Discussion of Dry January and personal choices around alcohol
    • Launa explains why she didn’t commit to Dry January
    • Drinking in moderation (1–2 times a week)
    • Wine/cocktails as a way to wind down
    • Parenting stress, noise, and needing a mental break
    • Humor around being “stocked up” with alcohol and the beer fridge
    • Comparison of different household drinking habits
    • Acknowledgment that everyone copes differently

    2. New Year’s Goals & Self-Reflection

    • Question: Did anyone make resolutions or goals?
    • Launa’s goal: “Just do better”
    • Cutting back on drinking
    • Going to the gym more
    • Improving her relationship with Paul
    • Letting go of small stressors
    • Example: Stress over the broken washing machine
    • Discussion of anxiety, spiraling, and emotional reactions
    • Honest talk about age, hormones, and emotional spikes
    • Group reflection and gentle teasing

    3. Career & Financial Goals

    • J.R.’s goal: Creating additional streams of income
    • Voice work and freelance opportunities
    • Discussion about acting and logistical challenges
    • Side conversation about expenses (storage shed)
    • Launa’s home-buying journey
    • Short sale complications
    • Seller bankruptcy
    • Frustration with delays
    • Commentary on real estate stress and lack of control

    4. Homeownership Projects & Fear of Heights

    • Kevin’s home renovations
    • New windows and inspection requirements
    • Painting challenge involving ladders and roofs
    • Shared fear of heights and roof work
    • Stories of panic attacks while decorating
    • Discussion of “giant ladders” and DIY risks
    • Humor around kids and even neighbors being fearless on roofs
    • Kevin’s plan to paint via window access instead of ladder
    • Support and encouragement from the group

    5. Work, Trauma Bonding & Friendship

    • Introduction to the concept of trauma bonding at work
    • Reflection on shared workplace challenges:
    • COVID
    • Pay cuts
    • Moving during uncertain times
    • How shared stress creates strong friendships
    • Spending more time with coworkers than spouses
    • Importance of having trusted people outside of romantic relationships
    • Agreement: the group has become best friends

    6. Weekend Plans & Personal Moments

    • Kevin’s painting mission
    • J.R.’s upcoming daddy-daughter ballet class
    • Nervousness about toddler separation anxiety
    • Parenting survival tips (stuffed animals, Bubble Guppies, diaper bag)
    • Lighthearted send-off and encouragement

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  • Episode 42 - Christmas
    2025/12/19

    1. Opening Banter & Holiday Drinking

    • Casual holiday check-in
    • Jokes 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 Plans

    • Traveling to Texas for Christmas
    • Weather contrast: cold vs. mid-70s, no snow
    • Memories of rare Texas snowstorms
    • Discussion about kids experiencing snow for the first time
    • Planned family activities:
    • Church
    • Christmas light trails
    • Low-key family time

    3. Parenting, Faith & Santa Conversations

    • Middle child questioning belief in God after learning about Santa
    • Discussion of faith, belief, and how kids process abstract ideas
    • Navigating tough parenting conversations late at night
    • Humor around timing (Monday Night Football + Tito’s)
    • Balancing honesty, belief, and letting kids figure things out
    • Differences in children’s beliefs about Santa within the same household

    4. Christmas Stress, Traditions & Decorations

    • Not putting up Christmas lights due to a planned move
    • Blended family dynamics and holiday expectations
    • Real vs. fake Christmas trees (bugs, snakes, past experiences)
    • Neighbors still displaying Halloween decorations
    • Commentary on seasonal decor overstaying its welcome

    5. Kids’ Christmas Wish Lists & Trends

    • Sports-heavy gift requests (soccer, baseball)
    • Pop culture interests:
    • Wicked
    • Lilo & Stitch
    • Tate McRae (age-appropriate merch challenges)
    • Fashion trends making a comeback:
    • Hollister
    • Abercrombie & Fitch
    • Musical theater interests (Hamilton, Broadway-themed gifts)

    6. Christmas Schedules & Blended Family Logistics

    • Christmas Eve vs. Christmas Day plans
    • Working on holidays (law enforcement/first responder schedules)
    • Adjusting traditions based on custody and work schedules
    • Opening presents early vs. waiting
    • Kids adapting to flexible Christmas timelines

    7. Gift Overload & Parenting Reflections

    • Too many presents discussion
    • Kids receiving gifts from multiple households
    • Kids not opening or remembering gifts
    • Re-wrapping unused gifts from previous years
    • Reflection on how different Christmas looks now vs. childhood

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  • Episode 41 - Christmas Music
    2025/12/12

    SEGMENT 1 — “Buying Christmas for Tampa Bay Families”

    A. Overview of the station’s holiday tradition

    • Recapping two weeks of giving away money to listeners in need
    • Emphasis on tough times: cost of living, job losses, struggling families

    B. Introducing Bentley’s Story

    • Who Bentley is: a volunteer guardian ad litem
    • What guardians ad litem do:
    • Advocate for foster children
    • Ensure safety, check living conditions
    • Speak for children in court
    • Bentley oversees 45 foster kids

    C. The Christmas Crisis

    • None of the 45 children were selected to receive Christmas gifts this year
    • Bentley applied for the $1,000 with the intent to use all of it on the kids
    • Hosts moved by her story

    D. The Big Surprise

    • Bentley returns call within 9 minutes → wins $1,000
    • Local business owner Mike Disser (Finn’s, Apollo Pizza, Soho Saloon) hears the segment → calls in to match the $1,000
    • Donation coordinated through Voices for Children (local nonprofit supporting foster kids)

    E. Emotional Reactions

    • Bentley overwhelmed/grateful
    • Hosts talk about foster kids’ realities—many travel with belongings in garbage bags
    • Total gift for the kids: $2,000
    • Segment ends on a very high note

    SEGMENT 2 — “Christmas Music: Love It or Hate It?”

    A. Launa drops a bombshell

    • She hates Christmas music
    • Setting up her tree to Breaking Benjamin, not Mariah Carey

    B. The Worst Christmas Song of All Time

    • The Alvin & the Chipmunks song
    • Debate: nostalgic vs. unbearable

    C. Christmas Music Radio

    • Stations switching to all-Christmas “way too early”
    • Launa removes them from her car presets during December
    • (Sorry, 105.5 The Dove!)

    SEGMENT 3 — “Year in Review: Music, Apps & Pop Culture”

    A. Top Music of the Year

    • Morgan Wallen: top album
    • Kendrick Lamar: top artist
    • Launa admits she doesn’t know any Kendrick Lamar songs

    B. Most Downloaded iPhone Apps of 2025

    • Google apps dominate (Maps, Gmail, Gemini, YouTube)
    • Instagram still being downloaded (surprising to the hosts)
    • WhatsApp → helpful for travel
    • TikTok
    • Threads (Instagram’s version of X/Twitter)
    • #1 most downloaded free app: ChatGPT
    • All three hosts confess they just downloaded it this year

    SEGMENT 4 — “Is AI Cheating?”

    A. The Shocking Stats

    • Almost 40% of teens talk to chatbots for advice or companionship
    • 28% of adults have had “intimate or romantic relationships” with AI
    • More than 50% of those are in committed relationships with humans

    B. Hosts React

    • JR & Kevin: weird, can’t understand the appeal
    • Launa:
    • Would be LIVID if her husband Paul talked to a chatbot
    • “Marriages require time, conversation, and work — not robots”
    • Compares trying AI relationships to “trying drugs — don’t even start”

    C. Funny Scenario

    • J.R. imagines walking in on Kristin chatting with an AI “perfect guy named Derek”
    • Group jokes about AI relationships and boundaries

    D. Real Uses for ChatGPT

    • JR: uses AI daily for radio prep, themes, and brainstorming
    • Launa: tried it for movie script lookup; still not impressed

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