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Friday January 19, 2024: Is Raven Out Of Line; Mama’s Kelce Rolls; Mommy’s Margarita Friday

Do you enjoy tableside entertainment at a restaurant? Raven had a guy who played a very unconventional instrument right next to his table!

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, Raven is spending the weekend at a Bachelor party and leaving Alicia alone!

Fashion is nice, but if you’re an adult who is completely underdressed for the weather, that’s all I need to know about you!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you up to date on what’s trending, including the evolution of Grandma names!

Is it ok to leave a friend’s bachelor party for an hour or two if you were gonna come back? Raven has been put in a difficult position this weekend and Anna thinks he’s out of line!

What are your predictions for football Sunday? Anna doesn’t know what she’s talking about, but 8-year-old Caleb might know a thing or two!

The Kelce’s are the most famous family in football Mama Kelce’s famous dinner roll recipe is going viral! Anna and Raven invited the Food Network’s Chef Plum to give a tutorial on how to make them!

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!

Ethan and Renee’s daughter is 16-year-old and has her learner’s permit. State law says that she can’t drive without 16-year-olds but one of her friends (that is also 16 with a permit) has offered to pick her up and drive her to school in the morning. (She does not have her own car) Mom thinks it’s fine. It’s just driving to and from school. Dad says absolutely not, the law is the law and she can ride the bus. What would you do?

Nancy has got a shot at $4300! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

THE FEED: Sweet Dreams from Good Nighttime Routines

Can we unlock the secret to a better morning by transforming our night-time routine? Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna chat with an expert about all things health and wellness. This week we chat with Registered Dietician Nutritionist Yanissa Marte, of @yanissamarterd. Yanissa delves into the importance of ideal sleep hours, the link between sleep and weight, and shares practical tips for creating a calming night ritual. Don’t allow a restless night to impact your day!

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Sneaky Snacks

How can you sneak food or drinks into the movies? Raven has got you covered with a simple demonstration.

European Capital City or Band Performing At Coachella?

The poster announcing the bands playing at this year’s Coachella was released and there were plenty of band names that you’ve never heard of. So, play along, is this a Coachella band or a European capital city?! In the podcast!

Thursday January 18, 2024: Sneak in the Snacks; Producer Jon’s Facebook Reviews; Band or European City

Are you a rude texter? Anna has been texting something for years and only recently found out it was considered rude!

Anna has three crazy news stories, but Raven can only pick one! Today his options are; a man who got his dream car stolen, an unholy theft, and a gross street name!

Girl Scout cookies are delicious and if you don’t support their sale 365 days a year, that’s all I need to know about you!

Are you the kind of person who researches a medical procedure before you undergo it, or do you just walk in and say “go for it”? Anna used to be the latter, but her experience this week has got her re-thinking it!

There are numerous Facebook pages where women post pictures of men they’re dating as a way of doing background checks on them! Producer Jon was shocked to hear that Anna had discovered his picture on one of these sites!

Is it a band or is it a European city? The new Coachella lineup has been released and Anna wants to play a game…

Have you ever snuck food into a movie theater? Anna was shocked at the ingenious way that a movie-goer snuck in a massive meal!

Toby and Hailey’s five-year-old son wants their puppy to sleep with him in his bed. Hailey has a “no pets on the furniture” rule and doesn’t want to bend on that. Plus, he has very sensitive skin and she thinks it’ll be bad for her to sleep with him. Toby thinks she’s being too hard on him. He’s excited to have the puppy sleep with him and it’s not a big deal. Just let him. What would you do?

Donna has got a shot at $4200! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

THE FEED: BATTERY BLISS AND WINTER HACKS FOR CAR AND HOME

Every Wednesday, Kevin and Jenna talk to a local expert about the things that make our lives easier, from home improvement to DIY and parenting. This week we chat with Home Expert Susie Calabrese of @susiecal_CT.

Did you know a key-fob oversight can lead to a huge inconvenience? Let’s talk batteries! Susie’s got the lowdown on winter battery care – from your car to household gadgets. She’ll tell us all about quick DIY checks, timely replacements, and a sweet Valentine’s Day gift idea.

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Wellness Wednesday: Keeping Warm

A lot of people are experiencing some extremely cold weather. What are the best ways to keep warm? Catch up with some tips in the podcast.
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Wednesday January 17, 2024: The Dollar Store; Scared Dogs; Normal or NOPE

If you had the option to exclude one person from your funeral, who would it be and why?

What are the things you can buy at a Dollar Store, and what are the things you definitely shouldn’t buy at the Dollar Store?

If you hang out with this kind of person, that’s all I need to know about you.
A lot of people are dealing with cold weather, so we have some tips that’ll help keep you warm during these cold times.

Anna’s five-year-old is constantly dressing up the family dog, and she isn’t a fan of it! What is your dog afraid of?

Couples Court: Kelly’s sister is a single mom and just landed a new job, but she’ll be traveling for a month during her orientation period. She has asked Kelly if her seven-year-old daughter can stay with her. Kelly is a stay-at-home mom and thinks it’s fine, but her husband isn’t. Nick thinks there’s enough chaos in the house with their three children and there’s no reason why their niece can’t just stay with their mom, plus, she feels that Kelly’s sister is taking advantage of her. Kelly thinks mom is too old to care for her and drive her to school. What do you think?

People with electric cars have been up in arms over a similar problem they have all been facing..

Anna’s husband Paul has a habit that their five-year-old, Dakota, is now starting to do. Is it normal or not?

Does Jillian have what it takes to beat Raven and earn herself the $4,100 dollar jackpot!?
Have you ever had a “non-romantic” breakup? Raven had one yesterday.

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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