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KEVIN AND JENNA: A JLAW Student Studio Takeover!

Connecticut’s got talent! Today we welcomed a fun group of students from Jonathan Law High School. They gave us a special performance of one of the great songs that you may have heard on Star, and we chatted with Alecia Coffin, a member of the JLAW Music Booster Club, which supports the JLAW band, orchestra, and chorus.

Alecia shared exciting details about an upcoming fundraiser hosted by Orange Ale House and Grill. The primary goal of this event is to provide essential support for the students and various music ensembles as they prepare for a trip to New Orleans. This unique experience promises to be a significant opportunity for these talented students to broaden their musical horizons and immerse themselves in the rich musical culture of NOLA.

Tickets for the fundraiser are still available for purchase, and we encourage you to reach out to [email protected] to secure yours. Join us in supporting these talented students on their musical journey!

THE FEED: Local Spots to Get You Through the Rest of Dry January!

Each Tuesday, Kevin and Jenna talk about all things food in Connecticut with Alex from CT FoodGirly. Cheers to hitting the halfway mark of Dry January! Alex has the inside scoop on the coolest local spots serving up amazing mocktails and other non-alcoholic delights. These drinks are so tasty that you might just want to keep the alcohol-free fun going way beyond Valentine’s Day! Check out CT Food Girly’s Picks below:

We talked about the new Siena Ristorante in New Haven last week in the Blake Hotel and I read from a Stamford Advocate article that they offer a section on their drinks menu specifically for non-alcoholic beverages. They have a non-alcoholic aperol spritz on there, non-alcoholic gin and mezcal too. I’m sure they can create a lot of different mocktails and it’s a great spot if you’re doing Dry January. https://sienanewhaven.com/

Also in New Haven is Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. This month they are offering $5 spirit free drinks all month long. I’m not positive if that is for happy hour only for that price, but it’s nice to see that they have mocktails on the menu. https://bearsbbq.com/new-haven New Haven’s Fair Haven Oyster Co, has two spirit free drinks on their menu the paper tiger which is lime,cucumber, jalapeno agave, and grapefruit and then the shore up which is coconut, pineapple, orange, and nutmeg. https://www.fairhavenoysterco.com/menu

Lastly in New Haven, is Ordinary, a great find for those who love a different type of bar scene in the New Haven area. They have three alcohol free drinks on their menu right now. The orbit beauty sounds amazing to me, it’s grapefruit, lime, honey, cinnamon, ginger and orange blossom. https://www.ordinarynewhaven.com/drinks-snacks

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If we step out of New Haven and head towards Hartford, there is the Conspiracy Cocktail Bar located in Middletown that now has added 8 new drinks this month to their menu and have included non-alcoholic beverages on that list. I took a peak and there was a great old-fashioned on there with non-alcoholic bourbon. https://www.instagram.com/conspiracymdltwn/?hl=en

In West Hartford, there is the Birdie Lounge which serves some seriously awesome hand crafted mocktails, I saw a mai tai on that menu, they also offer the non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing Co. I have been seeing a lot of that yellow and blue can around lately and it’s cool to note that they all started in Stratford CT and they moved to Milford and they’re also in San Diego, CA . https://www.birdieloungect.com/ https://athleticbrewing.com/

My last two are both in Norwalk, if we’re headed towards that way, the first is Taco Guy, which has an awesome section on their menu called “Aguas Frescas” and it’s all non-alcoholic cocktails, beers and Micheladas, which is a classic mexican cocktail with beer, spices, and lime. They’re priced really nicely and seem like a great option for my Dry January folks and beyond.

The second Norwalk stop is Josie and Tony’s, who actually has a section on their drink menu for no alcohol and low alcohol options. I love that. I saw a non-alcoholic gin drink and a low alcohol punch.

https://www.tacoguyct.com/restaurant#aguas https://www.josieandtonys.com/

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Early Dinners

Think you’re acting old when you want to have dinner at 4pm? Turns out, you may be doing what’s best for your health. Book the early bird special reservation and find out the health benefits in the podcast.

Tuesday January 16, 2024: Spouse Threw It Out; Your Kid’s Favorite Movie; Nope or Normal

Would you ever wear the same clothes for 100 days in a row? One librarian actually did it, but the reward she got was lackluster…

What time do you eat dinner? According to Dr. Jennifer Wider, eating the early bird special can have some serious health benefits!

It’s nice to relax on a long car ride, but if you’re putting your feet up on the dashboard, that’s all I need to know about you!

Has your spouse ever thrown something out that you love? Raven’s wife Alicia is dying to throw out an entire outfit of his!

Is there a movie or TV show that your child is obsessed with? Anna’s younger daughter is obsessed with a character that dates back to 1985!

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 controversial acceptance speech from the Emmys!

Josh and Emily took his mother grocery shopping, and they picked up the tab for her. Emily then asked her mother-in-law when she could pay them back. Josh was horrified. He knows that money is tight, and yes, they share finances, but she can’t ask his mom to pay them back for groceries! It’s his mother! She disagrees, she didn’t know it was his intention to buy her groceries and she doesn’t see anything wrong with it. They struggle financially themselves; they can’t be expected just to pay for her groceries. What do you think?

Dan has got a shot at $4000! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

THE FEED: Surveys for CT Coaches and a UCONN Women’s BB Recap!

Every Monday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna talk to The Ump Vin Sarullo about everything going on in Connecticut sports. Today, Vin enlightens us with the surprising results of a local coaches survey. Additionally, he provides updates on Women’s UCONN Basketball and discusses how arenas outside of CT are adjusting to the snowy weather.

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Unspoken Office Rules

What are the unspoken rules of the office? It was recently trending on Reddit and Anna did not agree with their top three. Do you?! Find out what they are in the podcast.

Monday January 15, 2024: In the Face; Running Late; Anna and Raven Dictionary

Are there unspoken office rules? Anna has strict rules about office hallway greetings!

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 reason everyone is so blue today!

It’s nice to play a game on your phone in your free time, but if you’re spending money on it, that’s all I need to know about you!

Walmart can be great for people watching, but if you work there, you’ll certainly need to take break and vent every once in a while!

Did you have a dumb argument this weekend? Producer Sean got caught up in a debate about how to deal with a delayed NFL game!

Do you ever feel like every day there is a new slang word you don’t understand? Anna and Raven have decided to create their own dictionary to keep track!

Have you ever been late to something and it was a huge problem? Producer Sean was late for a company event and he didn’t even have the decency to quietly take his seat!

When was the last time you got hit in the face? Producer Jon accidently hit himself in the face and almost gave himself a black eye!

Rebecca’s holiday party happens late in January because she works in the restaurant industry. She doesn’t want her husband, Nate, to come this year. Last year, he was embarrassingly drunk and even though he swears not to drink or act out this year, she just thinks to save face he should sit this one out. He thinks she’s overreacting. Her co-workers will make fun of him, not her! Plus, he’ll be designated driver and it’ll be fun! She still just doesn’t want to feel uncomfortable. What would you do?

Britney has got a shot at $3900! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

The Feed: Honoring MLK in Ridgefield and Fun at the CT Science Center!

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. Check out Megan’s picks for this weekend:

1. Connecticut Science Center in Hartford. Everyone Pays Kid’s Price Weekend Saturday-Monday, January 13-15 Experience the wonders of science without breaking the bank. Everyone pays kids’ price at the from January 13 to 15. Featuring more than 165 interactive exhibits and spellbinding LIVE Science demonstrations.

2. The Irish American Cultural Society of Stamford presents Pancake Breakfast at Our Lady Star of the Sea! Sunday January 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Adults, $10, Children, $6.

3. Town of Ridgefield presents 28th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Monday January 15th, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm honoring the legacy of the great civil rights leader.

4. The Carousel at Mill River Park in Stamford
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

5. Brave the freezing waters hit the beach for a polar plunge with friends.

Megan’s Mom Quote: Based on the amount of laundry I do each week, I’m going to assume that there are people who live here that I have not met yet.

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Easy Biscuits!

Friend of the show, Chef Plum, shared an easy way to make biscuits with just three ingredients!
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Raven’s Report Card: The Bridal Shower

Every week, Raven’s wife Alicia grades Raven based on how he behaved as a husband. Alicia is hosting a bridal shower soon and Raven is going to ghost her the same weekend… Will that determine his grade?