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THE FEED: Memorial Day Parades & Farmer’s Markets

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. This weekend Megan tells us about some early Memorial Day parades that are happening as well as a few farmer’s markets that are starting up.

MEGAN’S PICKS

1. Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony Sunday Noon to 2:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Stamford.

2. New Canaan Food Revolution Saturday 9:30 – 11:45am. Enjoy this fun food event in downtown suitable for kids, families and adults at Berkshire Hathaway 98 Park St. Enjoy a morning strolling downtown and sampling bites to eat at different locations. Earn a stamp for everything you taste, if you complete your passport then you will be entered into a prize draw.

3. May Fair in Cos Cob on Saturday, from 3pm to 9pm, will once again bring loads of fun to Cos Cob School and the surrounding community. Enjoy fun rides, games, food, and music at this annual event. Ride bracelets and tickets are both available.

4. New Milford Farmers Market Saturday 9-12 on the green. Local organic farms, food, breads, soaps, honey, and plants.

5. Bruce Museum 39th Annual Outdoor Crafts Festival Saturday and Sunday May 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. This event features fine contemporary hand-made crafts in jewelry, wearable and decorative fiber, glass, furniture and housewares, pottery, and much more. There will also be demonstrations, family craft activities, Museum Movers–Kids Yoga on Saturday, and delicious food by Aux Délices.

Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week: “Somedays I amaze myself, other days I put my keys in the fridge.”

Shish Kebab’s

Ready for summer?! Chef Plum has the trick to make the perfect shish kebabs – and it involves mayo!!

What’s Up with Cold Therapy?

From athletes submerging themselves in ice baths to the everyday person jumping into those cryo chambers, what’s all the hype about? You can burn how many calories?! Dr. Jennifer Wider fills you in on the podcast!

Friday May 17, 2024: Raven’s References; Mandatory Meal; Mommy’s Margarita Friday

A woman was attacked by a bull in Mexico! Thankfully she’s ok, but the video footage might suggest that she was to blame…

Have you ever done a cold plunge or a cryo-chamber? Dr. Jennifer Wider spoke to Anna and Raven about the benefits of cold therapy!

Workplace attire has become more casual, but if you show up to a job interview without dress shoes, that’s all I need to know about you!

It’s almost Memorial Day, which means it’s time to bust out the grill! Anna and Raven invited Emmy-nominated Chef Plum to give them some tips for grilling season!

Raven is a movie buff and sometimes that means he makes references that absolutely nobody understands! Anna and Producer Jon have teamed up to help people understand Raven’s references!

Anna has three crazy news stories, but Raven can only pick one! Today his options are; two thieves arrested for stealing an entire cash register, Bluey causes a fiasco, and a man who got a ticket for being in the drive thru!

Have you ever been in a position where you were forced to eat something you didn’t want to? Anna has a lot of food allergies and her friend Danielle has been making her meals that are…not very appetizing…

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!

Emma just wants to sign her family up for Life 360, an app that tracks where everyone is. Her husband, Jeff, thinks being tracked is a complete invasion of privacy and is against it. Would you allow your family to track you? Get all the details and you’ll be the judge! Couple’s Court with Anna & Raven.

Chris has got a shot at $3400! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

THE FEED: Get Hot Girl Fit For The Summer By Eating This And Not That

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. Now that summer is right around the corner, many of us have caught another wave of motivation and are trying to lose weight. This week Yanissa tells us what to eat, how to avoid processed foods in the store, and some tips on snacking at work.

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Strawberry Banana Bark

Saran Wrap was probably not the best idea. Is this viral strawberry banana bark something you would try?

Misdiagnosis

40% of people have Cyberphobia, that’s when they’ve searched their symptoms online and incorrectly diagnosed themselves. Anna misdiagnosed herself, and now after six months and many, many tests, she knows what’s wrong with her. Catch up in the podcast!

Star 99.9 Acoustic Session with Charlotte Cardin

Charlotte Cardin played our Star 99.9 Acoustic Session at Little Pub in Fairfield. Thanks for pulling through Charlotte! And to be a part of our first double feature Acoustic Session! Check out her performance, interview with Kevin Begley, and photos below.

“Confetti”

Interview with Kevin Begley

Photos

Star 99.9 Acoustic Session with Lukas Graham

Lukas Graham played our Star 99.9 Acoustic Session at Little Pub in Fairfield. What an awesome time as part of our first double feature Acoustic Session! Check out their performance, interview with Kevin Begley, and photos below.

“7 Years”

Interview with Kevin Begley

Photos

Thursday May 16, 2024: Misdiagnosed; Got It For Free; Rise of the Cicadas

Is Roast Regret a real thing? Tom Brady has a good reason for regretting his recent roast, but isn’t this something he should’ve seen coming?

If your friends jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge, would you do it too? Anna came very close to using this parenting cliché after hearing what her kindergartener did at school!

Are dating apps officially over? Recent changes to one of the most popular singles apps have got Anna wondering what the point is.

Have you ever misdiagnosed yourself on the internet? Anna has been dealing with some health issues that have made her go down the WebMD rabbit hole!

The Cicadas are emerging and lots of people complain about the noise, but Raven found an article about something even more disruptive that these bugs are doing!

Did you have an imaginary friend growing up? There’s a star-studded new movie about it and Anna is wondering if anyone remembers their imaginary playmates!

Have you ever gotten something for free? Producer Sean gamed the system and got something for free over the weekend, but Anna is questioning the ethics…

Charles and Sara have been dating for six months but Charles still sees his ex-girlfriend a couple of times a week. They’re in the same band and maintain a close friendship even though they decided years ago that they weren’t compatible. Sara thinks it’s weird that not only does he practice and play gigs with her, but sometimes they’ll go check out other local bands too. Would it bother you if your partner had a friendship with their ex?

Maria has got a shot at $3300! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!