The Firework and the Blizzard, But It's Not A Florida Man Story

14/10/2025 45 min
The Firework and the Blizzard, But It's Not A Florida Man Story

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Intro Standard show intro:“Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe – J.R., Launa, and Kevin!”Reminder: “Commercial Free New Country 99.5 QYK”Tease for upcoming story:J.R. sets the scene: Kevin’s in a different studio, can’t hear off-air convos.Launa’s been laughing for an hour — hyping the story she’s about to tell.Segment 1: The SetupJ.R. and Kevin banter about the anticipation Launa built up.Kevin jokes: “This better be the funniest thing ever.”Launa warns: “No pressure!” Segment 2: The Story Breakdown“Meth, Fireworks, and a Dairy Queen Blizzard”Location: Pullman, WashingtonIncident:40-year-old Elijah Reagan launches mortar-style firework into his ceiling.Result: apartment catches fire, 8 units damaged, dozens evacuated.High-speed police chase ensues — Elijah is smoking meth during pursuit.Police stop him with spike strips.Intense standoff: He refuses to exit vehicle.Negotiation twist:“I’ll come out... but only if I get a Dairy Queen Blizzard.”Police agree, deliver Blizzard + hamburger via tactical robot.Only after finishing the Blizzard does Elijah surrender.Now facing charges of arson and evading police.Segment 3: Host Reactions & CommentaryJ.R. & Kevin react to the absurdity:“Multitasker!”“They are delicious... especially after meth.”Jokes about what kind of Blizzard he might’ve ordered:Oreo, Butterfinger?General laughter and disbelief:“Didn’t start off great, but that ending... wow.”J.R. wraps up: “That was a good one.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.