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Wednesday, November 5, 2025: Cloning Your Dog; PTO Debates; First World Complaints!

Continuing yesterday’s topic of matching tattoos, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo got “For Good” tattoos to their new sequel, “Wicked: For Good”! Anna and Raven talk to more callers about their matching tattoos!

It’s normal to complain about things in life! Raven was upset about his Cotton Candy Grapes and how there could be a spider in them! The Office Squad and callers share what their first world complaint is!

Someone from Gen Z took 10 days off work, and the boss approved it! Anna and Raven talk about how to schedule your time, the difference in millennials, and scenarios!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including Tom Brady cloning his dog!

Honking your car horn can be stressful! But you gotta do it for the right reasons! Anna and Raven guess the car horn and talk to listeners about when’s the last time you used the horn and when is it acceptable to do so!

More trending headlines you missed! “Sir” David Beckham has been honored by King Charles for his contribution to England! And a super “beaver” moon is happening tonight 11/5/25! People make “Moon water” to manifest during this time!

Is it weird for friends you don’t talk to all the time text you recently?! It’s actually related to a dating site! Anna talks about her experience as friends reached out to her!

Joe and Lori’s 15-year-old daughter wants to go to a Demi Lovato concert! Their daughter wants to go with three of her friends by themselves. Mom says they’re too young and she should go with them. Dad says that it’s too expensive to buy her a ticket too, plus, they can just go have dinner and drive them, they’re old enough to go into an arena by themselves. What do you think?

Lenka, Hannah, and Mateo have a chance to win $2700! All they have to do is answer pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular

Join Star 99.9 at the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular! Anna & Raven and Kevin will be on the Star 99.9 Float with familiar faces from KO Parties – Princess and Character Parties.

Make an Anna & Raven or Star 99.9 sign and if we spot you along the parade route when we pass by on our float you could end up with a gift card from us!

The holiday season will officially kick off in Stamford Downtown on November 23 with the 32nd annual Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. The parade is one of the largest of its kind in the country, with giant helium balloons drawing approximately 100,000 spectators annually. This parade is produced and funded by Stamford Downtown Special Services District with generous support from local property owners and businesses.

Planned highlights of the parade include 15 giant balloons including favorites Bumble the Abominable Snowman, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Elmo, Mistletoe the Snowman, Mr. Potato Head, Oscar the Grouch, Peppa Pig, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Shrek, Super Grover, and more to be announced. In addition to the procession’s signature balloons, the streets will be filled with music from the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band, Fairfield County Pipes & Drums and high school marching bands from Westhill, Brentwood, Uniondale and Wyandanch. New to the parade this year are the Pride of Port Chester High School Marching Band, Ballet Folklórico de las Américas (BFAmericas) and the Ballet School of Stamford. Additional fabulous groups include Center Stage Dance Studio, City Center Dance Performing Company, Dance on the DL, Locust Performing Arts Center of Stamford and The Pulse Performing Arts Studio’s nova jazz., fabulous Floats, the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard, Santa and more! Colin Cosell, Public Address Announcer for the New York Mets and New York Riptide, will return as the parade’s Master of Ceremonies.

The parade is scheduled to begin at noon on Sunday, November 23 at the intersection of Summer Street and Hoyt Street and conclude on Atlantic Street and Federal Street, just a short block from the Stamford Transportation Center served by Metro-North Railroad, Amtrak, and CTtransit. On the eve of the parade, the Point72 Giant Balloon Inflation Party will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 3-6 p.m. at the intersection of Hoyt Street and Summer Street. This pre-parade event has been hosted by Stamford-based Point72 Asset Management since 2014 and allows spectators a behind-the-scenes look at the balloons as they come to life. Music, parade talent, cartoon characters, and Santa will greet and delight spectators.

For more information or to see what’s happening in Stamford Downtown, please visit https://stamford-downtown.com/event/stamford-downtown-parade-spectacular/ or follow @stamforddowntown.

About Stamford Downtown Special Services District:

Stamford Downtown Special Services District is responsible for creating, managing and promoting a quality environment for people, which enhances the economic vitality of Stamford Downtown.

www.stamford-downtown.com

Stamford Veterans Day Parade

Join Star 99.9 at the Stamford Veterans Day Parade Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 12pm. (Rain or Shine)

The Parade will step off from 805 Bedford Street heading south toe Veterans Memorial Park.

Ceremony to immediately follow parade at Veterans Memorial Park, 130 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901

Stratford Veterans Day Parade

Join Star 99.9 in Stratford on Saturday!

The Town of Stratford is pleased to announce the third annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 8th.

The parade will step off at 11am from Stratford Town Hall and will travel south on Main Street to Academy Hill.

“This parade is our town’s heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and devotion,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. “Our freedom endures because of their sacrifice, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting our veterans and their families. It is a true honor to once again host this proud Stratford tradition.”

Veterans from Stratford and neighboring communities, and community and civic organizations will participate in the parade. The public is encouraged to come out and line the parade route in a show of honor and support. This parade is sponsored by Burns Construction, Celebrate Stratford, Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament, and Riverview Bistro.

Please note: Main Street will be closed from Barnum Avenue to Academy Hill from 10:30am to 12:30pm on November 8th.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025: People’s Sexiest Man Alive; Election Day; Wicked: For Good!

The Penny will NO LONGER be made! Raven says to follow him around for one! Anna does some math to why pennies may be useless!

Saying the words “I Love You” to your partner is a HUGE step in the relationship!! When should it be the first time you say those three special words?! Who should say it?!

Jimmy Fallon announced People Magazine’s 2025 “Sexiest Man Alive” on “The Tonight Show”! Anna and Raven discuss his qualities and the cover with all his photos! They also ask, “What qualities make a man sexy?”

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including its Election Day! No matter what side you’re on, it’s an “Off-Year” Election Year for local leadership! Anna thought about running for office!

Anna got the dreaded “Lice Letter” home from her daughter’s school! Listeners share “What’s the funniest/most interesting note you received home from school?”

Raven buys A LOT of oldddd things! Does he have the right to hold on to these vintage items?! Raven even balances his checkbook in the studio!

Going back to Election Day, Anna and Raven are campaigning for one thing… the landline phone! They believe Dumb Phones should bring a comeback with a commercial!

With the new sequel “Wicked: For Good”, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande got matching tattoos that read “For Good”. Anna has a tattoo with her best friend, Danielle! Anna and Raven ask, “Who do you have a matching tattoo with, and what is it of?”

Brandon’s stepdaughter is getting married, and he wants to offer to walk her down the aisle. The problem is her estranged biological father will also be there. And Brandon’s wife Melissa thinks it might put her daughter in an uncomfortable position. Whose side are you on?

Michael has a chance to win $2600! All he has to do is answer pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

Monday, November 3, 2025: Recapping Halloween; Word of the Year; What Sound Makes Your Dog Go Nuts?!

Was this a prank?! Anna found an empty shot of Fireball outside her house! She thinks it was either construction workers or it fell out of the truck!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including the Los Angeles Dodgers are Back-to-Back 2025 World Series Champions against the Toronto Blue Jays! And Billie Eilish told billionaires and millionaires to donate their money to those who struggle.

What happened this past Halloween? This one guy passed out things that teenagers would specifically like! Raven thought he broke his arm! And describes how his magical chair impacted his wife Halloween night! Anna went trick-or-treating with her kids and nieces! What did their cousins do?!

Halloween night can be creepy and crazy! Callers talk about what happened on their holiday night! Anna also adds that she was scared to do any mischief!

Dictionary.com has named the numbers “6 7” Word of the Year! Anna and Raven decide to go back to the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s to talk about slang from those generations!

Raven throws a Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating experience at his house every Halloween! He and his neighborhood weren’t hopeful! But how did it go?!

Crappy Candy Recap! Someone handed out potatoes this year and the kids loved it! Anna and Raven share what they would want in their Trick-or-Treat bag! Listeners also talk about what the worst thing they put in their child’s bag?!

Anna made someone’s dog barked when they heard her on-air! A scream club also made the dogs howl! Anna and Raven share what their dogs bark at! And callers also share sounds that make their pup go nuts!

Megan and Christopher’s daughter is turning five and she’s asked for a bouncy house to have at their home. The one she picked out is $600. Mom says she just wants to get it and then they’ll have it forever. Dad says he’s never heard of a bigger waste of money. She’s going to be over it in a week, it’s seasonal, and won’t fit in their home, and it’s a liability for any kids that get in it and possibly get hurt. Would you buy it?

Rachel has a chance to win $2500! All she has to do is answer pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

Win tickets to Bon Jovi

Listen to Anna and Raven all this week for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Bon Jovi Forever Tour at Madison Square Garden July 7th through the 26th!

Contest Line: 800-330-9999

Tickets on-sale at Ticketmaster.com

Star 99.9 SmartMLS Great Fairfield County Food Drive

The Thanksgiving season is always the toughest for families in need. Join Star 99.9 and SmartMLS at Palmer’s Market Darien Thursday, November 20 as we collect canned goods, non-perishable food items, and cash for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission and the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County.

Stop by starting at 10am until 6pm as all your favorite Star 99.9 DJs will be in front of the store collecting your donations.

The Bridgeport Rescue Mission provides vital services to men, women, and children facing hunger, homelessness, and addiction, offering help to heal and return to the community whole.

The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County serves as an efficient and effective provider of nutritious food to non-profit organizations that feed the hungry in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford and Wilton.

Palmer’s Market Darien is located at 264 Heights Road in Darien.

Thanks to our partners

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Win tickets to O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall

Listen to Kevin Begley all this week at 4pm to play “I Should Have Known That” for your chance to win a pair of tickets to O.A.R Three Decades Tour with Gavin Degraw and KT Tunstall at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport September 20^th!

Contest Line: 800-330-9999

Tickets go on sale November 7^th at 10am

Friday, October 31, 2025: Halloween Show; Can Children See Ghosts; Psychic Medium Patty Griffin Stops By!

Who you gon’ call? Ghostbusters! Anna and Raven dressed up as the Ghostbusters for Halloween! Anna didn’t know their names and her boss didn’t like it!

Happy Halloween!! Anna and Raven share your headlines for the spooky day including the holiday having a hater?! Someone lit a Bob Ross display on fire??

Can children see ghosts?! According to study, they have a greater since than adults! Anna asked her daughter, Dakota, if she ever saw one! And Raven believes his grandson, Jayden, might see his dad!

It’s the LAST Candy Autopsy Game OF THE WEEK! Anna and Raven pick a contestant to “Name that Candy” by its ingredients for a chance to win a $50 Target Gift Card!

Raven’s final plan for the BEST trick-or-treating experience!! His wife, Alicia, shares her insight on what she thinks is a successful “trick” for the “treaters” to come!

For all you do, and all you put up with this Halloween week, you’ve earned yourself a drink! What did you do to earn your Mommy Margarita?!

Every week Anna and Raven invite a middle school student to participate in Middle Schooler News! They report the headline news and Anna and Raven comment on it! This week Abbey joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what’s going on in the world!

Psychic Medium Patty Griffin, our annual Halloween guest, is back in the studio to talk to you to connect! You can find her at https://www.pattygriffinmedium.com/

Randy and Bailey live in an apartment building, and their new neighbor makes the stinkiest foods, and it travels through the walls. It makes her nauseous and now that she’s pregnant, she can’t take it anymore. She wants her husband, Randy, to explain that she’s pregnant and the smells are making her ill. He says she’s lost her mind; you can’t tell someone that their food stinks and stop cooking it! Or can you?

Joe has a chance to win $2400! All he has to do is answer pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!