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1. Launa Is Back — And We Finally Get the Story! Launa returns after missing work with a swollen face and a painful, goopy eye.J.R. welcomes her back with an eye patch and the Rocky theme song, “Eye of the Tiger.”The crew revisits her mysterious text promising to reveal what caused the problem.2. Two Styes and a Whole Lot of Swelling Launa explains she had two infected styes on the inside of her lower eyelid.The infection caused the right side of her face to swell dramatically.She describes how bad it looked Sunday, comparing her face to Rocky Dennis from Mask.3. The Gross Reason Behind the Infection Launa says her doctor explained that bacteria, including E. coli, can be associated with these infections.The likely culprit? Touching something contaminated and then rubbing her eye.Launa was horrified by the explanation and has since been extra careful about washing her hands and cleaning her workspace.4. Was It Paul’s Birthday Party? The crew had suspected the two-day birthday celebration might have something to do with Launa’s absence.Launa insists the parties were great and had nothing to do with her eye infection.She spent Monday resting with her eyes closed and warm compresses on her eye.5. The Eye Infection vs. Guitar Pull Videos Launa is taking antibiotics, and the swelling has started to go down.But she refuses to film promotional videos while she can't wear makeup on both eyes.With Guitar Pull coming up, the timing couldn't be worse.The crew jokes about blurring her face and changing her voice like she's in a witness-protection interview.6. Launa’s Final Warning The crew reminds everyone to wash their hands and avoid rubbing their eyes with dirty hands.Launa is back, but the eye infection has provided plenty of gross material for the show.J.R. declares it another episode of “Launa Drama.”7. J.R.’s Terrifying Drive on the Veterans J.R. describes driving home on the Veterans Expressway when a five-gallon bucket fell off a work truck ahead of him.Traveling around 65 mph, he swerved to avoid it but lost control of his car.His vehicle skidded into the highway cones and spun around until he was facing traffic.8. A Clearwater Officer Steps In A Clearwater police officer behind J.R. activated her lights to slow traffic and help keep him safe.J.R. backed his car onto the shoulder of the express lane and helped move the cones out of the roadway.He says he didn't feel safe standing beside his car while traffic continued rushing past.9. Calling Home After the Crash J.R. called Kristin to tell her he'd been in an accident.At first, she thought he was joking.Once she realized he was serious, J.R. explained what had happened.Thankfully, he wasn't injured, and his car was still drivable.10. The Damage and a Lesson Learned J.R. says the car suffered damage to the passenger side and back, including a damaged parking sensor and black marks from the cones.The crew discusses how difficult it is to decide whether to hit an object or swerve around it when you don't know what's inside.J.R. plans to stay out of the left lane near the cones and says he may need a new car, although he can't afford one right now.The segment ends with everyone relieved that J.R. walked away from a frightening highway incident. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Two-Day Birthday Celebration 🎉 Launa’s husband, Paul, celebrated his birthday with family on Saturday and friends and neighbors on Sunday. The crew predicted the partying would carry straight through the weekend with no recovery time. The First Text: Something Is Wrong With Her Face Launa tells the group chat she just got back from urgent care. Her face is swollen, and she has two styes in her right eye. She's on medication and worries she might not be able to do promo videos all week. What Happened at the Party? J.R. asks if she knows what caused it. Launa promises to explain on the air. When J.R. guesses it was a drinking accident, she replies, “Nope, worse.” Now everyone is dying to know what happened. The Late-Night Update Gets Worse Launa texts again that night, saying she can barely see out of her right eye. At 3:30 a.m., J.R. suggests she throw on an eye patch and get to work, sending a meme of Number Two from Austin Powers. The Final Text: She's Not Coming In At 3:55 a.m., Launa says her eye is painful and goopy, and she won't be coming to work. The crew debates whether a swollen face and an eye issue are legitimate reasons to miss work. The Great Radio Sick-Day Debate J.R. compares Launa's situation to the usual “my dog ate my homework” or “I have food poisoning” excuses. The crew acknowledges that eye problems are miserable and driving with impaired vision could be dangerous. A Bad Week for Promo Videos The station has a heavy week of promo-video shoots planned. Launa says she won't be able to participate if the swelling doesn't go down. J.R. jokes that the swollen face might actually make the videos more memorable. The Big Question Remains What exactly happened during Paul's birthday weekend? Launa says she'll explain when she's back. Until then, the crew is left wondering whether this is birthday-party fallout or just a very unfortunate coincidence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

World Series Excitement! ⚾ The Rays open the World Series tonight at 8 p.m. in Milwaukee. The goal: steal at least one game on the road before coming home Monday. Everyone shows off their Rays gear and celebrates Tampa Bay’s big moment. Nick Martinez Gets the Game 1 Start The Rays go with Nick Martinez to open the series. Kevin Cash says the team wins when Martinez is on the mound. The crew is excited to see the talented pitcher and his underdog story. Pack the Bars and Watch Parties Whether you're at Ferg’s, Hat Tricks, or your favorite local bar, get out and support the Rays. World Series baseball is even better when it's your hometown team playing. Hold On… Did Someone Say Parade? News starts circulating about a potential boat parade if the Rays win it all. The problem? The series hasn't even started yet! The crew debates whether talking about parades this early might jinx the team. Tampa vs. St. Pete: Where Would the Parade Be? Tampa makes sense because of the Riverwalk and its waterfront. But St. Pete has plenty of water, too — and it's home to the Rays' stadium. The St. Pete mayor says the city will have a parade as well. The Two Best Teams in Baseball The Rays had the most wins in the American League. The Brewers had the most wins in the National League. The two top teams meet for what should be a fantastic World Series matchup. The Brewers Won the Regular-Season Series Milwaukee took two of three games against the Rays earlier this season. But the playoffs are a different story, and the Rays are ready to go. Could Milwaukee Be Rusty? The Brewers have been off for more than a week. Launa suggests that extended break could work in Tampa Bay's favor. Junior Caminero Is Already Wrecking Milwaukee During batting practice, Caminero smashes a ball into the stadium's LED scoreboard, knocking out some of the lights. The crew jokes that he's sending a message before Game 1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Mispronounced Food Challenge 🍽️ J.R. gives Launa a list of foods that people commonly mispronounce. She has to pronounce each one before hearing the correct version. Chipotle — Off to a Hot Start Launa nails the pronunciation right out of the gate. J.R. confirms she gets the point. Pho or Foo? Launa guesses “foo” for the Vietnamese noodle soup. She learns it’s pronounced “pho.” Gyro — So Many Ways to Say It Launa gets this Greek food right. The crew discusses the different pronunciations people use. Bruschetta — Where’s the K? Launa says it with a “ch” sound. She learns the “ch” actually makes a hard K sound. Espresso vs. Expresso Launa gets this one right. The crew calls out the common mistake of adding an extra X. Worcestershire Sauce — The Tongue Twister Launa struggles with one of the trickiest words on the list. Everyone takes turns attempting to pronounce it, and the live radio Googling begins. Launa admits she’ll be in her own head every time she says it now. Mezcal — Ending on a High Note Launa correctly pronounces mezcal. The crew discusses the worm sometimes found in bottles of mezcal and learns it isn’t authentic tequila that contains the larva. The Final Score Launa does pretty well overall, but Worcestershire sauce may never sound the same again. The crew wraps up with one last attempt at saying it correctly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. ALCS Champions! J.R. was at the Trop to watch the Rays beat the Guardians and win the American League pennant in six games.Kevin stayed up late to watch the finish and got the celebratory text: WORLD SERIES!2. Junior Caminero Delivers the Big Moment J.R. and a fellow listener knew this was the perfect opportunity for Caminero to become a superstar.He delivered with a home run that hit the foul pole, sending the crowd into absolute madness!3. Yandy Díaz Goes Yard After a stressful inning with the bases loaded, Yandy Díaz crushed a two-run homer.The bat flip, the crowd reaction and the energy inside the Trop were unforgettable.4. The Final Out J.R. captures the atmosphere as the Rays record the final out and clinch the pennant.Confetti, sing-alongs and a hoarse voice made for a memorable night.5. $71 to Park?! J.R. discovers how expensive parking was for some fans.Orlando from Wild 94.1 ended up paying $71 after finding out prepaid parking was required for the main stadium lots.6. A Midnight Run-In With Babs Walking back to the car after the game, J.R. hears someone yell his name from a golf cart.It's Babs from Wild 94.1, getting a ride home and reassuring him she's safe because she has her gun. 😂7. Ferg’s Was Rocking The celebration continued outside the stadium, with Ferg’s packed and fans partying late into the night.Tampa Bay was buzzing after the biggest win of the season.8. A Huge Moment for Tampa Bay The Rays are headed to the World Series, giving the city something to celebrate.The new ownership couldn't have asked for a better start.9. Bring the World Series Trophy Home! The Rays head to Milwaukee looking to win a couple of games before bringing the series back to Tampa Bay.The dream: the franchise's first World Series championship! ⚾ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. A Big Weekend at Pig Jig Thomas Rhett, Midland, Kameron Marlowe and Sister Hazel performed.J.R. and Launa got the honor of introducing Thomas Rhett to the crowd.2. But First… We Have a Problem Before they could hit the stage, the guy in charge of the microphones told them to wait.Five minutes turned into ten, and the tension started building.3. Last Year's Megan Moroney Incident J.R. recalls getting yelled at the previous year for not using the exact wording required for a “soft opening.”Apparently, saying “Get ready for Megan Moroney” wasn't the same as saying she was “coming up in a few minutes.”4. Meet Pete… Wait, His Name Is Keith! J.R. recognizes the mic guy from last year and tries to smooth things over.The crew keeps calling him Pete, only to discover his real name is Keith.Awkward!5. They Follow the Rules This Time J.R. and Launa carefully deliver the proper introduction for Thomas Rhett.They say “coming up in a few minutes” exactly as instructed.6. And Keith Is STILL Mad! Even after doing everything right, the mic guy demands the microphone back.J.R. has no idea what they did wrong this time.7. Get Us Away From This Guy When offered the chance to stay backstage and watch Thomas Rhett, J.R. decides it's time to leave.No need to risk another run-in with “Pete” Keith!8. At Least Thomas Rhett Was Awesome Despite the backstage drama, Thomas Rhett was great to them, and his performance was fantastic.The crew agrees Pig Jig was a great event, even if the mic guy needs to relax a little. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. QYK Guitar Pull Alumni Returns Josh Ross joins the show ahead of his performance at the AMP with Dan + Shay and Tyler Hubbard.J.R. jokes that Kevin is going just to see Josh!2. From Opening for Nickelback to a Hitmaker Josh looks back at opening for Nickelback and Brantley Gilbert three years ago.Back then, he was playing songs most people didn't know. Now he's returning with hits like “Hate How You Look.”3. Shay’s Voice Is Just Unfair Josh admits he and Tyler Hubbard sometimes watch Shay sing in amazement.From country to rock and punk, the guys agree Shay can seemingly sing anything.4. Songwriting With Tyler Hubbard Josh reveals he and Tyler started writing together almost immediately on tour.He's learning from Tyler's experience as both a successful artist and songwriter.5. Will BK Join Tyler Hubbard Onstage? The Krewe asks Josh about rumors that BK could make a surprise appearance in Tampa.Josh doesn't know the plan but says fans should be there just in case!6. Is It Okay for a Guest to Join the Show? The Krewe debates whether a surprise appearance by Florida Georgia Line would be awkward when Tyler is opening for Dan + Shay.Josh says he doesn't see a problem with it, especially when artists have hometown connections.7. Dan + Shay Behind the Scenes Josh talks about how hands-on Dan is with production, lighting, stage design and even merchandise.He praises the duo's teamwork and says it's great seeing their tour succeed after taking time away.8. What’s Josh Ross’s Toughest Song to Sing? Josh names “Red Flags” as one of his toughest songs live.With only a 30-minute set, he's rotating songs and mixing in new releases like “Drink Things Through.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. From Partying to the Gym J.R. jokes that Dan + Shay have gone from partying buddies to fitness guys.The guys fire back, calling J.R. their inspiration and “muse.”2. The Young Tour Is Rolling Dan + Shay talk about the excitement surrounding their tour, including Dan’s hometown show in Pittsburgh.They’re looking forward to playing Tampa with Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross.3. Finding New Inspiration The guys explain how they've rediscovered what makes their music meaningful.Their latest album, Young, builds on the personal songwriting behind hits like “Bigger Houses,” “From the Ground Up” and “Speechless.”4. The Surprise Success of “Dogs in Our 20s” Dan reveals the song became one of their most viral tracks ever.They had no idea how strongly fans would connect with the emotional song about losing dogs.5. Get the Tissues Ready The guys explain why “Dogs in Our 20s” has become such a powerful moment during the live show.Dan admits it might be a good time to grab a beer if you don't want to cry.6. The Magic of “Speechless” Live Dan + Shay talk about hearing the audience sing along to one of their biggest love songs.They share why connecting with fans onstage never gets old.7. A Special Moment With “Say So” The guys discuss the meaning behind performing “Say So” on tour.Their goal from the beginning was to make a difference in even one person's life.8. Full Circle With Tyler Hubbard Dan + Shay reflect on touring with Florida Georgia Line back in 2019 alongside Morgan Wallen, HARDY and ERNEST.Now Tyler Hubbard is joining them on the road, bringing a set packed with hits.9. Tyler Hubbard Gives Dan Major Props Tyler recently praised Dan's work in the studio, calling him a beast.Dan jokes that he paid Tyler to say it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. The Worst Place to Have a Meltdown The Krewe talks about unruly airline passengers and why acting up on a plane is especially dangerous.J.R. admits he’s already nervous about flying.2. Selma Blair’s Flight From Hell The Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions actress was reportedly arrested after an incident on a flight from Los Angeles to New York.What started as a normal trip allegedly turned into chaos.3. What Happened on the Plane? Reports say Blair bit and punched flight attendants and tried to open the plane door midflight.She allegedly assaulted a police officer and a nurse after landing.4. Was Medication Involved? Speculation arose that a combination of pain medication and alcohol may have contributed to the incident.The Krewe discusses the dangers of mixing the two.5. Her History of Biting Blair has reportedly bitten other celebrities, including Sienna Miller, Seth MacFarlane and Kate Moss.The Krewe wonders what could be behind the behavior.6. From Normal Social Posts to Midair Chaos Reports indicated Blair had been posting ordinary vacation photos shortly before the incident.The Krewe discusses how suddenly things can appear to change.7. Hoping She Gets Help Blair has publicly discussed her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.The Krewe hopes she's okay and gets whatever medical help she may need, while emphasizing that passenger and crew safety comes first. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. Have You Ever Been Judged in a Store? J.R. shares a story about a rude real estate agent who assumed he couldn't afford a house.The Krewe talks about being judged by appearances.2. Kelly Clarkson’s $15,000 Shopping Trip Kelly says she was treated poorly at Art of Play in Brooklyn while shopping for a singing bird.The price tag? A whopping $15,000!3. The Pretty Woman Treatment Kelly claims the employee looked her up and down and offered to find her something more affordable.She says the experience reminded her of Pretty Woman.4. Kelly Fires Back on Social Media Kelly calls out the store for allegedly denying the interaction happened.Her message: loving small businesses doesn't mean giving them a free pass to treat customers poorly.5. The Store Responds Art of Play says its small business has been targeted by millions of people who've never visited.They even reference Kelly's song lyric, “What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger.”6. Did the Store Just Lose a $15,000 Sale? The Krewe wonders how the employee didn't recognize Kelly Clarkson.Even if they didn't know who she was, shouldn't every customer get the same respect?7. Always Be Nice to People You never know who's walking through your door or what they can afford.The Krewe debates whether the employee was having a bad day or whether the store mishandled the situation.8. The Ultimate Irony Kelly says the store itself is cool, but the employee wasn't.Now the store is getting plenty of publicity—but not necessarily the kind it wanted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. Halloween Party Pressure J.R. and Kristin are new to the neighborhood and got invited to a couple of Halloween parties.They know they need to show up with a great couples costume.2. The Big Reveal: Kenny & Dolly! They're going as Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.J.R. breaks down his full Kenny look: beard, gray wig, tinted glasses, leather vest, bolo tie and microphone.3. Dolly’s Outfit Kristin’s rocking a shiny pink jumpsuit with fringe and a HUGE wig.J.R. hints that the outfit definitely captures Dolly’s famous assets.4. A Little Kenny Rogers Trivia The Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurant gets a shoutout.J.R. learns it was a real restaurant chain featured in Seinfeld.5. The Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2026 K-pop Demon Hunters, Pennywise, Wednesday Addams, Mario and Michael Jackson make the list.Dolly Parton is on there, too!6. Who Is Nikki Freeman? The crew gets stumped by a name on the costume list.A quick search leads to a horror connection, but nobody seems familiar with the character.7. The Amazon Costume Problem Launa points out that ordering online could mean running into another Kenny and Dolly at the party.J.R. is confident he’ll be one of the best Kennys there.8. Let the Halloween Photos Begin J.R. and Kristin are excited to debut their couples costume.The big question: will they be the only Kenny and Dolly at the party? 🎃 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. Wedding Weekend Suddenly Becomes Wedding Day Sean and Ashley were supposed to get married Saturday in Pensacola.Then the emergency text went out: the wedding is moving up to Thursday.2. The Overnight Road Trip Friends and family immediately started posting that they were hitting the road.“Nothing like an overnight drive to get to Pensacola for a wedding!”3. Blame the Storm A storm forced the couple to change their plans.Perfect reminder that Florida weddings come with a built-in “what if?”4. Eight Hours to Get There People traveling from Tampa had planned around a Saturday wedding.Now they have to drop everything and drive to Pensacola ASAP.5. What About the Food & Flowers? What happens to all the deposits?Catering, flowers, venues, Airbnbs… everything was scheduled around Saturday.6. The Family That Can’t Make It The biggest bummer: some friends and family simply can’t make it on that much notice.People may have already booked flights or taken time off for the original weekend.7. Maybe Have a Second Celebration Could they do another reception later?Same couple, same marriage… just another excuse for cake and a party.8. At Least They’re Still Getting Married Despite all the chaos, Sean and Ashley are making it happen.Congratulations to Sean and Ashley! 💍 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. The Driverless Cars Are Here Waymo has officially started operating in parts of Tampa.It works like Uber or Lyft, except there's no driver.You get in, pick your destination and hope the robot gets you there. 😂2. The Waymo Red-Light Problem Videos have surfaced of Waymos creeping into intersections at red lights.One Tampa Bay video showed passengers freaking out and trying to figure out how to stop the car.The passengers eventually bailed out of the vehicle.3. It’s Not Just Tampa A similar incident reportedly happened around Universal Orlando.The Waymo crept into an intersection and eventually went through a red light.The crew wonders: What are you supposed to do if you're sitting in the back seat?4. Would You Ride in One? J.R. previously said he would try a Waymo.After seeing the videos, he's starting to have second thoughts.Launa has a friend who uses Waymos all the time and loves them because they're quiet, convenient and there's no driver to deal with.5. When the Robot Gets Confused The crew brings up other concerning Waymo incidents, including one involving an active police scene.The question becomes: Are the kinks really worked out yet?6. Waymo vs. Tampa Traffic J.R. worries about driving next to or behind a driverless car.Will it use its turn signal? Will it suddenly do something unexpected?Final advice: Give the robot some space. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. The Viral Vacation Question A viral video asks: Would you take a free vacation if you weren’t allowed to take any pictures or videos for social media?The woman’s answer: Absolutely not.2. “I Know You’re Going to Lie” She says people will claim they’d take the free trip—but she doesn’t believe them.J.R., Kevin and Launa are completely shocked by her answer.3. Who Needs Instagram That Bad? The Krewe debates how important documenting vacations has become.J.R. says he’d actually be relieved not to have to post anything.No pictures, no videos, no “look where I am!” obligations.4. The Highlight Reel Generation The discussion turns to younger people living through Instagram and TikTok.Is the experience less valuable if you can’t share it online?J.R. points out that the mindset of a 20-year-old can be VERY different.5. Is She Really Turning Down a Free Vacation? The crew wonders if she’s genuinely serious or just trying to get attention.Maybe the viral video itself was a way to get someone to offer her a free vacation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. A Great First Date Aaron thought his date with Emma in New Port Richey went really well.They had plenty in common and both have kids.They even talked about the possibility of a blended family someday.2. Then… Nothing After the date, Emma suddenly stopped responding.Aaron has no idea what changed or why she ghosted him.3. We Track Down Emma The show reaches Emma to find out what happened.She reveals there was one conversation during the date that completely changed her perspective on Aaron.4. It Wasn’t the Date No issue with the restaurant.No lack of chemistry.No personality clash.The problem was a conversation about parenting.5. The Dealbreaker Emma explains what Aaron said about parenting that made her rethink the possibility of a second date.The conversation reveals they may have very different ideas about raising kids. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.