Friday October 6, 2023: The Cool House; Petty Breakup; Raven’s Report Card

Friday October 6, 2023: The Cool House; Petty Breakup; Raven’s Report Card

What does the phrase “early night” mean to you? Anna looked up the average American bedtime and she was shocked at the answer! (:17)

What’s the pettiest reason you’ve ever broken up with someone? Anna dated a guy who was really nice, but she couldn’t get past one detail… (3:24)

Bringing a kid to a concert can be ok in certain circumstances, but if you bring a stroller to a concert, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:47)

Which friend had the “cool house” when you were growing up? Anna’s older daughter started a new club at school, but she was so sad when she found out her house wasn’t cool enough to host it! (10:23)

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to give him a grade on how he did as a husband that week! This week, Alicia got hacked! (20:20)

What are your predictions for football Sunday? Anna doesn’t know what she’s talking about, but 11 year old James might know a thing or two! (24:30)

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! (27:28)

Do you ever feel like you’re cooking the same foods over and over again? Anna and Raven invited Chef Plum from the Food Network to tell you how to use a deglaze to spice up your meals! (30:32)

David is a Tulane alum and would love for his daughter to go there as well. He’s even offered to get her an apartment if she chooses to attend. His wife, Lori, says he’s going too far to influence her decision. He isn’t “offering” her an apartment, he’s bribing her with one to get her to attend. She thinks that he needs to back off and let her choose her own college. What do you think? (34:31)

Sarah has got a chance at $1200! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (43:03)

Kids Pick ‘Em

Kids Pick ‘Em

Do you have a child that would like to join Anna & Raven on the air to give their weekend NFL game picks? We’d love to have them! And don’t worry, no need to know anything about football, you’ll get a list of the games happening that weekend, and then have your child give their reasoning for why they picked each team, even if it has nothing to do with football!

Trauma Dumping

Trauma Dumping

They say that hairdressers are the number one people who deal with trauma dumping. Do you agree? There are a lot of other professions that deal with trauma dumping, and you can hear about them all in the podcast.
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Thursday October 5, 2023: Trauma Dumping; Meeting Your Best Friend; Not In Your Job Description

Thursday October 5, 2023: Trauma Dumping; Meeting Your Best Friend; Not In Your Job Description

What’s the strangest superstition? Anna got worried about bad luck when she received a broken mirror in the mail, but that’s not the only superstition that makes no sense! (0:30)

Anna has three crazy news stories, but Raven can only pick one! Today his options are; a woman killed by chocolate, a lawsuit over a wedgie, and a half naked person at the airport! (2:55)

Bees can be scary, but if you absolutely lose your mind every time you see one, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:26)

What job gets trauma-dumped on the most? Anna read a stat about the unlikely career that can involve clients opening up about their personal problems, and it’s definitely not a therapist! (10:27)

Sometimes, things are said on the show that require an explanation, or even an apology. In this case, Raven admitted to some illegal activity that must be addressed! (17:35)

How did you meet your best friend? You might expect most people to say “school” but Anna read a stat that revealed the shocking answer! (20:30)

What do you have to do at work that wasn’t in your job description? Producers’ Jon and Sean are mad about some of the tasks that Anna and Raven have for them! (27:52)

Jack agreed to be in his childhood friend’s wedding. It’s next May over Memorial Day weekend. His wife, Juliana, just found out that there’s a wine and food retreat that’s happening that same weekend in Spain that they really wanted to go to. Two other couples that they are very close to are also going the retreat that week. She wants him to bail on the wedding (which is his friend’s second wedding, by the way) so they can go, he feels like it’s wrong since he already agreed. She says he’s not the best man, it’s fine. What do you think? (34:48)

Dave has got a shot at $1100! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (43:07)

Wednesday October 4, 2023: Boring Jobs; Dating Disclosures; Wellness Wednesday

Wednesday October 4, 2023: Boring Jobs; Dating Disclosures; Wellness Wednesday

If you are wearing these kinds of shirts, that’s all I need to know about you. (:17)

Anna ordered something from Amazon, and it arrived broken. Now she has one major question… (4:10)

There is a new method of sleeping that might improve how much sleep you get at night, especially if you sleep next to someone else. (7:49)

Would you stay at a job if it was very boring? What is the most boring job you’ve ever had? (11:36)

What do you need to disclose before you start dating? Anna and Raven got a caller who found themselves in an interesting situation… (18:59)

How many notifications do you get on your phone every day? As stressful as it is for you, it could be even more stressful for your kids! Dr. Jennifer Wider spoke to Anna and Raven about how to hep you kids with the stress of constant notifications! (26:04)

Are you up to date with this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including the new hit show that hasn’t run a single advertisement! (29:59)

Couples Court: Michelle picks up her daughter and her nephew from school every day. Her sister-in-law went back to work full time this year and has asked Michelle not only to pick up her son, but to watch him until she can get him at 6pm. Michelle doesn’t think it’s fair that she has become the default babysitter because she’s still a stay-at-home mom. She thinks she should get a weekly stipend to pick up her nephew but her husband, Austin, disagrees. Their nephew is a sweet kid, and it’s his sister, how are they going to charge them? What do you think? (33:08)

Joanna thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! Can she succeed and win the $1000 jackpot? (41:11)

Get your tickets to Anna & Raven Goodwill Trick or Treat Day

Get your tickets to Anna & Raven Goodwill Trick or Treat Day

Join Anna & Raven Saturday, October 28 for our Anna & Raven Goodwill Trick or Treat Day at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Early access VIP ticket holders will also get these limited edition Halloween stickers! Thanks to Sticker Mule!

Walk-through trick or treat event with activities, performances and character meet & greets and more! Come dressed up and celebrate the spookiest weekend of the year.

This event is rain or shine, but covered.

GA Tickets from 11am – 2pm: $10 per person

Early access VIP: Gets you in at 10am with first access to all the activities and candy with limited capacity: $25 per person

Get more info at TrickorTreatDayCT.com

Tuesday October 3, 2023: Name That Animal; Leave It To The Pros; Four Plane Rides

Tuesday October 3, 2023: Name That Animal; Leave It To The Pros; Four Plane Rides

How much pizza do you eat in a year? The answer may surprise (and possibly disgust) you! (:17)

How would you like to live, full time, on a cruise ship? Anna found a story about a couple that has figured out how to do it and it may be cheaper than paying a mortgage! (2:45)

Offering somebody your fries is a nice thing to do, but if you only give them a single fry, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:04)

If you could only take 4 plane trips for the rest of your life, where would you go? A prominent European country has been floating the idea of limiting the number of plane rides a person is allowed to take! (9:54)

What’s a job that’s best left to the professionals? Anna asked her husband to do something over the weekend, only to realize she had made a terrible mistake! (13:23)

Are you up to date with this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including the nation-wide event happening tomorrow! (21:10)

Can you identify an animal just from the noise they make? Anna has moved into a new neighborhood and the animal noises at night are freaking her out! (24:44)

What poster did you have up in your room as a kid? After seeing a gift that her mother got for her daughter, Anna realized that kids today decorate their rooms very differently! (28:28)

Evan and Tiffany are moving in together and Tiffany would like to use her beautiful dishes and silverware that her parents bought her for her last engagement. Evan feels very uncomfortable using utensils/plates that were for her failed engagement. She says money’s tight, they cost a lot of money, what’s the big deal? What do you think? (36:07)

Tammy has got a shot at $900! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (44:29)

Raven’s Report Card: No Naps For Raven

Raven’s Report Card: No Naps For Raven

Every week, Raven’s wife Alicia grades Raven based on how he behaved as a husband. This week, Raven didn’t nap once, and even set up a romantic movie night for Alicia! Will it earn him a good grade? Find out in the podcast.