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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Segment 1: Motley Crue Backstage Stories

Opening 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” moment.
• Reaction from the crew: “Not even Vince Neil or Tommy Lee—just some random guy.”
• Reflection:
• “You started saying you didn’t want to talk about it… now we know everything!”
• How life has changed since then (or has it?).

Transition:

• “Okay, let’s tone it down a little and move on to something more recent—the CMAs.”

Segment 2: CMA Awards Breakdown

Opening Hook:

• “Lainey Wilson hosted, big performances, but let’s talk about who didn’t show up.”

Talking Points:

• No-shows:
• Jelly Roll & Bunny: “He’s everywhere, but not here.”
• Jason & Brittany Aldean: Miami getaway.
• Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani: “Watching from the couch.”
• Post Malone: Won an award but didn’t attend.
• Morgan Wallen: “Doesn’t care about award shows.”
• Discussion:
• Does winning awards matter to fans or just artists?
• Chris Stapleton’s attitude: “Shows up, wins, doesn’t care.”
• Favorite performances & moments:
• What stood out?
• What felt off?

Transition:

• “Before we wrap, let’s talk about why these awards still matter—at least to Kevin!”

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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 → remarriage)

· Workplace issues:

o Computer login still says “Lanua Russo”

o IT claims everything would need to be wiped (they changed others, so…?)

o Daily reminder of old identity

· Passport timing logistics

SEGMENT 2: Wedding Weekend Overview

Courthouse Surprise

· Paul and Launa actually got married Thursday

· Friday’s ceremony at Sunset Bar & Grill was symbolic

· Agreement: No gifts

· Paul definitely did not follow that rule

o Multiple gifts Thursday morning

o Slippers, pajamas, personalized items

o Launa gave… a card

· Lunch at Hula Bay (where they met and he proposed)

o Paul presents a diamond necklace

SEGMENT 3: Wedding Day Mishaps & Launa Drama

Dress Issues

· Dress with low back & crisscross straps

· Alterations right up until Wednesday

· Day-of malfunction: straps wouldn’t stay

· Friends use a clothing tag gun to attach the dress together 10 minutes before walking down

· No one noticed — looked perfect

Ceremony Music Mix-Up

· Paul’s walk-down song: "Someone" by Aaron Lewis

· Launa’s walk-down: "Me and You" by Kenny Chesney

· They started Launa’s song by accident

· Officiant smoothly covered it: “They’re not ready yet!”

SEGMENT 4: Reception + After Party at Finn’s

The Shot Prank

· Launa notices her friends loudly cheers-ing shots

· Turns out:

o Only Nikki was drinking real tequila

o Everyone else had WATER

o Nikki becomes extremely drunk

o Launa wonders why the eyes-crossing wobbling was happening

Unity Shot Tequila Bottle

· Instead of sand/candle, they did a wedding unity shot

· Expensive tequila ($170)

· Bottle sent to Airbnb with the décor

· Friends drank the ENTIRE bottle that night

Launa’s Wedding Eve & Wedding Night

· Launa’s “stop drinking” alarm set for 8:30 PM

· She gets home at 11:30 PM

· Hungover on her wedding morning

· After reception:

o Bar kicks them out

o Walking the dog at midnight in full wedding dress + drink in hand

o Train gets destroyed, lipstick everywhere

o “This dress is going in the trash!”

SEGMENT 5: Guests at the Wedding

Reactions & Interactions

· Friends from Minnesota recognized the hosts

· Many podcast listeners in attendance

· Guests excited to meet the hosts, photos, conversations

· Hosts felt honored to be there

· No major “Launa drama” — surprisingly smooth

SEGMENT 6: Post-Wedding Hangover & Guitar Pull

· Launa admits:

o “I’ve never been this hungover”

o Struggling at the Guitar Pull event

· Running theme of the weekend: lots of alcohol

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1. INTRO

Hosts: 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 reach this day.

· Compare to J.R.’s own long engagements.

· Talk about when they first realized this wedding was really happening (4–5 months ago).

Soundbite moment: “I honestly never thought this day would come!”

3. THE INVITATION DRAMA

· Share the “fallout invite” story — how Kevin and J.R. got their invites.

· Discuss being invited to both the ceremony and reception (after some confusion).

· Joke about the long drive to the venue (48 miles away).

· Lighthearted commentary about being “late additions” but still honored guests.

4. PRE-WEDDING CHAOS: LAUNA DRAMA STRIKES AGAIN

· Discuss potential things that could go wrong (classic “Launa luck”).

· The FAA flight reduction affecting guests traveling from Minnesota.

· Tie in the idea that even politics somehow managed to get involved in Launa’s wedding.

· Reassure listeners: it’ll probably go beautifully… but we’ll see.

5. WEDDING DYNAMICS: THE CAST OF CHARACTERS

· Discuss Paul’s kids (ages, how they’ll handle the day).

· Minnesota crew: “a wild bunch” — the vacation mindset and pre-gaming jokes.

· Ceremony location reveal: outside a bar → cue laughter and banter about pre-gaming.

· Predicting the people-watching goldmine.

6. BEHIND THE SCENES: WHO’S RUNNING THIS SHOW?

· Question: Does Launa have a day-of planner?

· Realization: She doesn’t — but the venue has coordinators.

· Comparison to the hosts’ own wedding planning experiences.

· Hopeful takeaway: “As long as the bar is open, it’ll be fine.”

7. THE BAND STORY

· The wild “double payment” situation:

o Launa paying one musician not to show up.

o Paying another band she actually wants.

· Classic “Launa move” commentary.

· Speculation: “This band better be worth it.”

Comedy beat: Co-hosts promise to “take notes” during the performance.

8. WILL PAUL CRY?

· Both hosts predict: “Yes, 100%.”

· Share Paul’s sweet texts before the wedding.

· Contrast with the “Bird Theory” story — showing their playful dynamic.

· Reflection: “They’re perfect for each other in the most chaotic way.”

9. WEDDING DAY EXPECTATIONS

· Predict what could go wrong (Launa panic moment, forgotten items, etc.).

· People-watching segment — who’s bringing who (Kristin & Jenny).

· Anticipation of the Minnesota friends’ behavior.

· Mutual agreement: this will be the event for people-watching.

10. DRESS CODE & FINAL THOUGHTS

· What the hosts are wearing (Tommy Bahama jokes).

· Casual beach vibe — Paul’s khakis and flip-flops.

· Wrap-up: “Every wedding is different, and this one is pure Launa.”

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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 distracted or disinterested)

Experiments:

• J.R.’s experience with Kristin
• Recorded her reaction.
• She engaged sweetly (“I saw one too! Was it a peacock?”).
• Hosts react — heartwarming, thoughtful, and hilarious.
• Launa’s experience with Paul
• Tried it while he was doing football picks.
• His response: “Did you shoot it?” followed by flipping her the bird.
• Big laugh from the crew — total opposite result from J.R.’s.
• Discussion about timing, love languages, and humor in relationships.

Wrap-up Discussion:

• Compare reactions — engagement vs. distraction.
• Relationship insight: maybe timing and context matter more than theory!
• Listeners encouraged to try it with their own partners and share results.

3. SEGMENT THREE — Halloween Talk

Topic: Costumes, kids, and family Halloween chaos.

Kevin’s Household:

• Jake (12): SpongeBob inflatable costume.
• Olivia (13): Darla from Finding Nemo with fake fish props.

Launa’s Household:

• Her kids doing inflatable shark costumes.
• Haunted house setup in the neighborhood — kids prefer scaring over trick-or-treating.

J.R.’s Family:

• Toddler Parker = flamingo costume.
• J.R. = Hawaiian shirt or Flamingo jacket to match.
• Reminisce about the viral cranberry juice skateboard video where the jacket first appeared.

Hosts Banter:

• Talk about funny trends:
• K-Pop Demon Hunters, LaBooBoo dolls, inflatable dinos.
• Kids outgrowing trick-or-treating and preferring haunted houses.
• Parents’ joy (and exhaustion) on Halloween night.

4. SEGMENT FOUR — Throwback: The Flamingo Jacket

• J.R. tells the story of his iconic flamingo suit — the dinner in Hawaii, Jake Owen “copying” the look, and the viral meme connection.
• Nostalgic, funny, and personal moment that ties the episode’s playful energy together.

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SEGMENT 1: The Week That Was

SEGMENT 2: Sports Talk — “Who Is Shohei Ohtani?”

• Premise: Launa learns about baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani.
• Flow:
• Mispronunciations: “O’Shea,” “Shohane.”
• J.R. and Kevin coach her: “Show… hey… Ohtani!”
• Discussion about his dual-threat talent — pitching and hitting.
• Comparisons to Babe Ruth and his $700M contract.
• Talk about the language barrier and his translator on the mound.
• End: Launa declares herself a new baseball fan.
• Tagline: “Go Dodgers — and what’s his name again?” → “Shohei Ohtani!”

SEGMENT 3: Celebrity Spotlight — Shaq as DJ Diesel

• Topic: Shaquille O’Neal DJing at the Hard Rock Pool Party.
• Transition: From Shaq’s Rooms to Go couch to his DJ alter ego, DJ Diesel.
• Story:
• Launa shares that her fiancé Paul and his buddies (all nearing 50) plan a “guys’ day” at the Hard Rock — same day Shaq’s DJing.
• Tickets cost $62.
• Kevin predicts disaster: “They’re going to stand out like sore thumbs.”
• J.R. jokes about them being “the old guys in the corner while everyone else fist-pumps.”
• Punchline:
• “Paul’s not getting in that pool — that’s a cocktail of sunscreen and regret.”
• J.R. refuses to go film the chaos (despite Launa begging him to).

SEGMENT 4: Artist Interview — Jake Owen

• Intro:
• Promote Jake’s show at England Brothers Park with Dirty Heads and The Original Wailers.
• Interview Highlights:

1. Golf Rivalry:

• Jake calls out George Birge for dodging golf challenges.
• Suggests a charity match.

2. Fatherhood:

• Talks about daughters Pearl (12) and Paris (6).
• Shares heartfelt stories about raising girls and their bond.
• Reflects on lessons learned from past mistakes.

3. Tour Life:

• Discusses overseas concerts and loyal fans.
• Mentions wrapping up the year with Florida shows and a hometown charity event.

4. Fun Moment:

• His daughter proudly wearing “Jake Owen” merch at Target.
• Outro:
• Hosts agree he’s a great dad and an evolved artist.
• Promise to follow up with George Birge to get his side of the golf rivalry.

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