Hot Take: Anna believes the oldest matriarch in the family decides what everyone else does for Mother’s Day! If that means bottomless mimosas, then cheers to bottomless mimosas 🥂 Who do you prioritize for Mother’s Day
Get Me Out of Here!
Ever see something at someone’s house that made you want to leave immediately? A secret room? A freaky doll? Anna walked into an apartment once and turned around and walked right back out. Get all the stories in the podcast!
Monday May 6, 2024: Raven’s References; Unexpected Expense; Scared Away
There are certain games that we all played growing up right? Anna was shocked that Raven didn’t know how to play one of the most famous school-yard games in the world!
Did you get into a dumb argument this weekend? The thermostat has been causing tension in both Anna and Raven’s houses!
It’s never been proven that this is bad for you, but if you stare into the microwave while it’s cooking something, that’s all I need to know about you!
Are you up to date on this week’s biggest new stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up with what’s trending, including the greatest roast of all time!
Have you ever walked into someone’s house and been immediately terrified by what you saw? Anna once went on a date that made her think she’d wandered into a samurai movie!
Can you think like a stranger? If you’re able to guess the same answers as a stranger, you could win a Suburban Mom Starter Kit with some great swag!
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!
Have you ever had an unexpected expense on vacation? One man came home to a phone bill that led to legal action!
Dana and Graham are moving to a new home that’s about 45 minutes away from where they currently live. Their ten-year-old son would really like to continue going to his current school. They do have the option to keep him in the same school district, but Graham says it’s ridiculous. They would be commuting him to school every day! She says that he’s so happy there and doesn’t want to uproot him when he’s doing so well. What would you do?
Tom has got a shot at $2500! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!
THE FEED: May The 4th Be With You This Weekend
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 we head into a weekend of Star Wars memes (May 4th) Horse Races (Kentucky Derby) and margaritas (Cinco de Mayo May 5th) there are lots of fun events happening throughout the state for your whole family.
STAR PICKS:
Saturday May 4th 10am-2pm: Kevin Begley at the Griffin Hospital Annual Baby Fair
The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital Annual Baby Fair is back after a three-year hiatus.
Expectant parents, new parents and their families are invited to learn about the Childbirth Center and area maternity and child care resources from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., May 4 at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street in Derby. This free event features many exhibitors, special offers and discounts, raffles, door prizes, tours of the Childbirth Center and information about the Center’s classes and support groups for before and after childbirth.
Sunday May 5th: Circle of Care – Care to Run 5K
Join The Circle of Care for their 10th Annual CARE to Run 5K and Community Walk Event supporting children with cancer! May 5th at Merwin Meadows Park in Wilton.
The 5K Your Way is back this year! Register to run and test your time, walk at your own pace, or register virtually to complete your 5K however you want – treadmill, elliptical, rowing machine… the possibilities are endless. This is a timed race for runners and not timed for walkers.
MEGAN’S PICKS:
1. HoliFest India’s Festival of Colors Saturday May 4 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm in Greenwich at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. This event is expected to draw nearly 1,500 people of all ages for a day of music, dancing, fun activities and of course, an epic color throw.
2. Spring Bird Breakfast Saturday, at the Greenwich Audubon Center 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Free admission. Pre-registration is required. Join fellow bird lovers of all ages as they observe the birds that and enjoy a delicious breakfast.
3. Pet Pantry Warehouse New Canaan Dog Days on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m Location is at the New Canaan Nature Center. This event features an Ice Cream Pawlour, Pet Pantry Bone Bar, Sniffari, Doggie Beer Garden, Dog Lovers Lure Coursing and back again this year are two scavenger hunts hosted by Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events.
4. Cherry Blossom Tours Saturday at Mill River Park in Stamford. Embark on a journey through cherry tree grove, followed by the timeless art of flower pressing, available only when blooms are naturally abundant. Join us for tours, priced at just $3 cash per person ages 5 and above, with complimentary admission for children under 5. Spring scavenger hunts are also available for the young ones to enjoy!
5.Day out With Thomas all weekend in Essex. Pop on board a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine! Day Out With Thomas “Bubble Tour” is heading to Essex Station! Purchase your tickets in advance as these events sell out each year! Arrive early to enjoy all the included activities!
Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week: “If I have to stir it, it’s homemade.”
Rock, Paper, Scissors Challenge
Rock Paper Scissors Challenge with Anna & Raven! Clearly Raven did not understand the difference between paper and scissors🤣 Would you try this challenge and how much McDonald’s could they possibly shove in their face?
The Perfect Guacamole
Cinco De Mayo is Sunday, and what ingredient does the perfect guacamole need? Chef Plum has a controversial take on lemon juice! Get the easy recipe in the podcast!
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Friday May 3, 2024: Fired Friday; Jon vs. AI Mariachi Edition; Raven’s Report Card
What’s your favorite alcoholic drink to have on a plane? Raven was shocked to hear that Anna has never once drank on a plane!
Anna and Raven were in a guacamole-making contest, but they lost! They invited Emmy-nominated Chef Plum on the show to tell them where they went wrong!
If you go out to eat, you’re going to have to spend some money. So if you spend the entire meal complaining about the prices, that’s all I need to know about you!
Costco is tightening up security and Anna isn’t sure how she feels about it! What happens to the Costco bouncers?
It’s time to play Fired Friday! Tell Anna and Raven what went wrong at work, and they’ll try to guess if you got fired!
Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to give Raven a grade on how he did as a husband that week! This week, the flower selection at Raven’s house has become a source of friction!
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 Cinco de Mayo themed song-writing contest!
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!
Below Deck continues to be an extremely popular show and Anna and Raven got a chance to speak to cast member Alex P. Taylor about his experience!
Every year, Drew and Dana have a big tag sale and Drew hates it. It’s a lot of work and they make very little money from it. Drew just wants to rent a dumpster and throw everything away! Dana says it’s a complete waste. What would you do?
Stephanie has got a shot at $2400! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!Â
THE FEED: Unlocking The REAL Secret To Weight Loss
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. Lately it feels like weight loss is on everyone’s mind more than ever. This week Yanissa explains the healthy and real way to lose weight and feel your best!
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Raven’s Outdated Movie Quotes
Anna definitely thinks Raven should stop with the outdated movie quotes, but she knows he won’t. What is your favorite outdated movie quote? 🎥
Anna the Auctioneer
Little known fact, but Anna is a professional auctioneer. Well, she believes she is anyway. To prove her skill as an auctioneer, she brought in a typewriter (that may or may not have appeared in a Taylor Swift music video, probably not) to try and get the guys on the show to bid for it. Can she sell the typewriter? Find out in the podcast.