Think it’s impossible to accidentally steal a car? One woman did, and the story is crazy. What have you accidentally stolen? Can you defend it? Find out in the podcast.
THE FEED: Wrapping up the Holidays on a High Note
How can we spread holiday cheer throughout our community? And is there any way we can simplify the GIFT WRAPPING PROCESS?! Check out the tips on this, and more, on today’s episode of The Feed. Every Wednesday, Kevin and Jenna talk to a local expert about the things that make our lives easier, from home improvement to DIY to parenting. This week we chat with Home Expert Susie Calabrese of @susiecal_CT. We’re wrapping up the holidays on a high note, and counting down the days to Christmas!
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Office Sing Along
Producer Jon is going around the office trying to spread some Holiday cheer!
The Best Time for Dinner
Is there a wrong time to eat dinner? Turns out, according to science, there is! How late is too late to eat? Catch up with the podcast!
Wednesday December 20, 2023: Plum Breakfast; Christmas Karaoke; The Santa Tipline
It’s been a great year for big pop concerts, but after hearing a few bad reviews, there’s one pop icons concert that Anna might skip… (:30)
What is the number one habit to make yourself and your life happier in just two minutes? Find out in today’s Wellness Wednesday. (3:35)
If you think your sorority want to hear about this from you, that’s all I need to know about you. (7:49)
Could the time you eat dinner be bad for your health? Dr. Wider joins Anna & Raven to explain how a late meal can affect your health negatively. (11:40)
The Santa Tip Line has been busier than ever! Who called Santa to report who has been naughty and who has been nice? Find out! (15:16)
Making breakfast on Christmas can be a hassle. Chef Plum from the Food Network has the best breakfast ideas to make your Christmas morning far less stressful! (18:44)
If you were an elf in Santa’s workshop, what kind of toy would you make? Adults would probably make boring stuff, so Anna and Raven decided to ask kids! (21:47)
The Santa Tipline has returned! Call 855-785-4101 and leave Santa a voicemail about who has been naughty and who has been nice. Anna and Raven will play the funniest messages on the air! (24:56)
It’s the 12 Tasks of Christmas! Every day, Anna and Raven pick a new holiday task for a member of the show to perform! Today’s task is a holiday karaoke contest! (28:29)
What do you think is going to happen in the new year? Anna and Raven decided to ask the younger generation what they think will happen! (32:22)
Paul surprised his wife Christine with a 10-day trip to Mexico for the holidays. He just revealed it to her, and they leave Sunday. She is devastated, she loves the idea but doesn’t want to spend her first Christmas away from her kids. They’re both in college and know that their dad is doing this and already made plans to spend the holidays with their friends’ families. She wants to cancel and go another time; he said portions are non-refundable and it’s supposed to be a fun trip for just the two of them! Their kids were on board with it! What do you think? (35:45)
Bailey has got a shot at $2900! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (44:34)
THE FEED: Best Local Spots for Ringing in 2024!
Looking to ring in the new year with low-key vibes? Or maybe you want to be the life of the party while surrounded by DJ’s? Whatever your pick, CT Food Girly knows all the best local spots to fit your perfect New Year’s Eve mood! Each Tuesday, Kevin and Jenna talk about all things food in Connecticut with Alex from CT FoodGirly. Check out Alex’s picks below:
The Hops Company, or THC, in Derby is having their annual New Years Eve Party. It starts at 8pm, they have a dj, drink and shot specials and more. I personally love this brewery, it has an awesome outside, fun games inside and it has a full food menu and Zuppardi’s pizza has a
location inside as well.
144 Temple, located in New Haven is having three dj’s, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, signature NYE cocktails, party favors, decorations, and more. If you want a serious nightlife venue, this will be the spot. The doors open at 8pm here as well.
Also, in New Haven, is the newly opened Gioia. They are offering a special 4-course pre-fixe menu with two different time slots for seating. If you haven’t checked out this new Italian restaurant yet, this will be the perfect event to really see how delicious this new spot is on Wooster Street.
In Hartford, there is a new restaurant called RAW, and they are kicking off their New Years Eve with an unforgettable night of celebrations. Performers, DJs, food, drinks, live music too. They have a first seating and second seating meal option during the night. The seafood looks fantastic, this is the same restaurant that owns the Place2Be, the instagrammable – brunch spots all around CT.
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The Stamford Comedy Club is having a show called New Years Eve Laughs. This is something I would prefer to do on NYE. They have six different professional stand up comedians throughout the night, food and drinks for purchase, the show starts at 7PM and it sounds like a fun-filled night of laughs and a different way to enjoy downtown Stamford on NYE.
In Hartford, on Pratt Street, that is a vibrant community, luxury apartments, great retail and restaurants all around you, well they are having a New Years Eve Ball Drop Watch Party. They will have the ball drop broad casted on the big screen, live music from a band, champagne toast at midnight and then a dance party with a dj right after the ball drops. This is another NYE event I would love to do.
Another NYE event that I thought was different and could be great for the soul is Sahaja Yoga is hosting a New Year’s Eve Meditation and Yoga class that night. This is a great way to unwind after the craziness of the holidays and anyone can join the class via your laptop.
Lastly, in Madison, The Wharf Restaurant is hosting a New Year’s Day brunch with a beautiful view of the beach. They are having an all you can eat buffet with a carving station, omelet station desserts, bloody mary’s and mimosas. I think this could be a really nice switch up if you
want to turn in early on New Years Eve, but still want to enjoy a New Year’s celebration in the morning instead.
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It Makes Total Cents!
Anna & Raven chat with Tom Henske, the author of the book, “It Makes Total Cents,” and the driving force behind Total Cents, a platform dedicated to making financial education accessible and engaging. His vision is to inspire parents to teach their kids about money, with the goal of fostering a future where every child grows up with a robust foundation in financial literacy.
THE FEED: Hoops, Hockey, and a 2023 High School Football Recap
Every Monday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna talk to The Ump Vin Sarullo about everything going on in Connecticut sports. Today, Vin gives us the update on some changes to coming high school basketball rules. We also get his exclusive recap of the 2023 Connecticut high school football season!
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Monday December 18, 2023: Gingerbread Construction; Paper Plates; Santa’s Second Wife
Can you tell when someone used ChatGPT to help write something? Anna was at an event recently and she thought it seemed pretty obvious… (:15)
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 one thing people need to replace a lot more often than they do! (3:44)
Kids don’t always make the nicest looking ornaments, but if you refuse to hang them on the tree, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:52)
Did you have a dumb argument this weekend? Producer Sean is having a debate with his girlfriend over how much of the bed he gets! (10:51)
It’s the 12 Tasks of Christmas! Every day, Anna and Raven pick a new holiday task for a member of the show to perform! Today’s task features a festive matchup between Raven and Producer Sean! (14:57)
Holiday movies are a lot of fun, but did you know that Anna and Raven made one too? Get the full scoop on where to watch Anna and Raven’s Christmas movie, “Santa’s Second Wife”! (18:04)
A Christmas party isn’t usually a super formal affair, but Anna is wondering just how informal she can get away with being this year… (22:05)
Producer Sean and Raven have been hard at work for the least few hours and now it’s time to see the fruits of their labors! (29:13)
The Santa Tipline has returned! Call 855-785-4101 and leave Santa a voicemail about who has been naughty and who has been nice. Anna and Raven will play the funniest messages on the air! (33:06)
Brittany and John are hosting Christmas day as usual, but John’s mom wants to bring her new boyfriend. Even though his parents have been divorced for seven years, John feels uncomfortable. His father comes every year too, and he thinks it’ll just be too awkward to meet his ex-wife’s new boyfriend on Christmas. Brittany says that he has to let it go, his father will be fine. What do you think? (37:04)
Tom has got a shot at $2700! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (45:17)
Gift Unwrapping
Who on the show can unwrap a gift the fastest and correctly guess what it is?! Turns out, it was easier for the guys than Anna thought it would be.