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
Week in Review (0:30–3:30) - General show recap: Highlights, lowlights, and bloopers.
- Casual banter about behind-the-scenes moments.
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.
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
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
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
Wrap-Up + Call to Action (15:00–End) - Final thoughts: Music, mood, and managing stuff at home.
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