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THE FEED: Walks, Runs, and Fairy Hair

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna talk to Megan from @CampByMama about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. As spring begins there are a lot of walks, runs, and other fun outdoor events happening.

STAR PICKS:

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES –

Get your friends and form a team for The Center for Family Justice 12th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® scheduled for Sat., April 27 at the downtown Fairfield train station.

Registration is at 8 a.m. The walk at 9 a.m.

MINUTE MAN ROAD RACE PRESENTED BY WESTPORT YOUNG WOMEN’S LEAGUE – Join us as the WYWL will host its 45th Minute Man Race on Sunday, April 28th at Compo Beach. The main event consists of a certified USA Track and Field 10K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Walk. The Kids Fun Run includes a 50-yard dash, 100-yard dash, 1/2 mile run, and 1-mile run, featuring a Kids Zone during and after the race. Race net proceeds will directly benefit charities located in lower Fairfield County, CT.

RAVEN AT EDGE FITNESS IN HAMDEN –

It’s time to join The Edge Fitness! Join Raven at The Edge, 2300 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden Saturday April 27th from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. See all they offer and become a member!

We’ll have Star 99.9 prizes and your chance to win tickets to O.A.R. & Fitz and the Tantrums at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater.

MEGAN’S PICKS:

1. Get ready for an exhilarating Earth Day celebration at King School in Stamford on Saturday, April 27. Children ages 2 to 10 are in for an unforgettable experience that will pique their curiosity and get them fully engaged.

2. Bracelet Making Workshop for Kids, Charcuterie class at the Stamford Moms Mommy & Me Shopping Day Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Half Full Third Place, 575 Pacific Street, Stamford

3. The Westhill High School Northstar Playmakers proudly present CHICAGO: Teen Edition April 27, 28, at Westhill auditorium in Stamford.

4. Aquila’s Nest Vineyards Saturday 11:30am-9pm the Mason Jar Exchange Food Truck. Sunday 11:30am-7pm The Crepe Hut Food Truck permanent jewelry and fairy hair event Girl Cookies with win pairing

5. Connecticut Stage Company presents Little Women in Concert. Saturday April 27 at 7pm & Sunday April 28 at 2pm

Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week: “Hi my son will be late to school today because he can’t zip up his jacket.”

Oat-Zempic!

Oat-zempic has been trending (eating oats to make you thin) so Chef Plum is showing you how to fry them into a delicious meatball. We’re positive it’s also healthy this way. Maybe!

Raven’s Report Card: Daffodil Drama

Every week, Raven’s wife Alicia grades him based on how he behaved as a husband. This week, Raven’s fixation with daffodil’s and questioning why Alicia doesn’t like them might be the reason he fails. Find out all about this ridiculous drama in the podcast.

Friday April 26, 2024: Put Your Kid To Work Day; Oat-Zempic; Raven’s Report Card

If you suddenly became a millionaire, what would you buy? After the NFL draft last night, Anna wondered what it would be like to suddenly have a ton of money!

What was your first summer job? Anna found a list of the most popular ones, but she’s not sure she would hire a teenager to do some of these jobs…

Feeling stuck in a relationship happens sometimes, but if you’re staying in a relationship because you’re afraid to break up, that’s all I need to know about you!

Tomorrow is National Bring Your Kid To Work day! But could your kid actually perform a useful task at your job?

What’s the worst way you’ve ever been dumped? One celebrity had their fiancé leave them in the worst (or maybe best?) situation!

What’s the most annoying show that your kid watches? Producer Sean’s stepson watches one particular Youtuber that fills Sean with rage!

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to the show to give Raven a grade on how he did as a husband that week! This week, Alicia and Raven are having a real argument over certain types of flowers…

Oats have gotten a reputation as one of the best foods to eat to lose weight! Anna and Raven invited Emmy-nominated Chef Plum into the studio to share an unconventional oat recipe!

It’s time for Mommy’s Margarita Friday! Moms (and Dads) share all the crazy things that their kids have put them through this week that have definitely earned them a margarita!

Blake and Jamie have a seven-year-old son and whenever he gets in trouble he threatens to run away. Blake thinks that Jamie caters to him when he does this and lets him off the hook and doesn’t follow through on her punishment. Jamie says that she’s not going to let him just back his bag and walk out of the house! Blake says yes, let him go and learn the hard way. What do you think? Would you let him “run away”?

Penny has got a shot at $1900! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

THE FEED: Clean Space, Clean Mind

Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna chat about all things health and wellness with Registered Dietician Nutritionist Yanissa Marte, you can find her on IG… @yanissamarterd. This week as we all get ready for some spring cleaning, Yanissa talks about how keeping a clean house or clean space can benefit your mental health as well.

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What’s Daikon?

“Daikon” is the secret to prevent bloating according to some lady’s account on Instagram. So after Anna and Raven googled “what’s daikon?”, they tried it.

Thursday April 25, 2024: Targeted Ads; Sleep Excuses; Wiley Coyotes

School lunches are finally getting healthier! But is that a good thing?

Anna has three crazy news stories, but Raven can only pick one! Today his options are; cops called over a bug, a Stanley Cup attack, and a pyromaniac octopus!

Sometimes you lose friends after a divorce, but if you claim to be my friend and keep talking to my ex, that’s all I need to know about you!

Did you know your phone is listening to you? Anna had everyone on the show open their phones to see what kind of ads are being targeted at them!

Do you have a friend who always makes references that nobody gets? It’s Raven. Raven is that friend.

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including the latest news on America’s (least?) favorite app!

What’s the craziest excuse your child has given you to get out of bedtime? Producer Sean’s stepson uses Sean’s own dog against him!

Wild animals at your child’s school is always a little unnerving, but Anna couldn’t help but wonder what ridiculous ideas might succeed in chasing the critters away!

Adam and Tina can’t agree on whether Adam should cut his hair. He’s been growing out his hair for a couple of years now. Tina thinks it’s cute and loves it, as does he but there’s one problem. Adam believes that his co-workers and boss don’t treat him well and he believes it’s because of his hair. He thinks that they judge him based on it and it’s holding him back with promotions. He’s ready to cut it. Tina thinks it’s a HR issue, not a hair cutting issue. What do you think?

Katie has got a shot at $1800! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

THE FEED: Keeping Your Outdoor Space in Tip-Top Shape

Every Wednesday, Kevin and Jenna talk to a local home expert Susie Calabrese about the things that make our lives easier, from home improvement to DIY to parenting. Last week Susie spoke about getting our garden beds ready, this week she continues that theme and talks about some more outdoor tips for making your home amazing this summer.

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Anna & Raven’s Emoji Trivia

Emoji Trivia! Fast Food Restaurant Edition, how many did you get? Would you have beat Anna and Raven?

Wednesday April 24, 2024: Backwards Baseball Hat; Producer Jon v. AI; Wellness Wednesday

If you had to disappear, where would you go? Anna has been obsessed with the new Taylor Swift album, including the song that details her own personal getaway plan…

What is urgency culture and how can you fix it? Anna has noticed it in her life and wants to do something about it!

If you do this in public, but expect everyone else around you to be quiet, that’s all I need to know about you!

What makes a good wedding DJ? Raven has experience being a DJ and has thoughts…

At what age are you too old to wear a baseball cap backwards? Anna has some strong feelings, but so does Producer Jon…

AI is scary, but can it out-write a human songwriter? Anna enlisted Producer Jon to go head to head with the robots in a song-writing contest!

Going through a mastectomy is incredibly difficult, but fashion designer and entrepreneur Dana Donofree is committed to making the process just a little bit easier.

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest new stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including the great roast of all time!

Two years ago, Dennis’s mother left his father for a man that was significantly younger than her. Now, his mother would like for Dennis to meet this man and he refuses. Dennis’ wife, Erica, thinks that he’s being unreasonable. His mother is happy, and if wants to maintain a good relationship with his mother, he needs to be open to meeting the man. What do you think? Is she right?

Crystal has got a shot at $1700! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!