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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)

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

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  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
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  Emotional Impact:
• Launa devastated and teary-eyed
• Circle of life reflections
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  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)

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  Football Returns:
• Bucs preseason kicks off
• Paul ready to camp in front of the TV all season
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  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)

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

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  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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