Anna listened to a podcast where Jane Fonda explained who would speak at her funeral and who wouldn’t, and it got her thinking about who’d speak at her funeral. Hear the answers in the podcast! Are they worthy choices?
Wednesday September 20th, 2023: Funeral Planning; Miracle Product Review; Making Yourself Happy
Elon Musk plans on charging X (Twitter) users to use the site. Will you pay a monthly fee to continue your service with X? (0:30)
Who is speaking at your funeral and who isn’t? And what song would you choose that best represented you? (3:32)
If you have this out already, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:07)
It’s a miracle product review! Do those gold undereye patches really work? We tested them for you! (10:10)
Has “guilt tipping” become a real thing? We believe so, and it’s going to happen more often this coming Holiday season! (14:11)
It’s Wellness Wednesday and we believe we found the best way to genuinely make yourself happy. (18:17)
Couples Court: Natalie was so sick of Lucas’ old, dirty, holey Steelers sweatshirt that she donated it. She told him not to wear it in public, and he showed up to church wearing it one Sunday. She finally just got rid of it and donated it to their churches collection. Lucas wants her to go to the collection area and talk to someone about getting the shirt back. She refuses. What do you think? She offered to buy him a new sweatshirt, he says it’s not the same. (21:20)
What is the most expensive thing you’ve ever lost? (31:25)
Does Gabby have what it takes to beat Raven and win the $400 jackpot? (38:22)
Miss anything in the news lately? We have you covered with wat’s trending! (42:02)
A fashion trend is returning, but is it worth getting back into? Dr. Wider explains. (45:22)
Pop Quiz Time!
Is cursive writing going away? Do we still know how to write in cursive? It’s time for everyone on The Anna & Raven Show to take a pop quiz!
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On Repeat
You’ve heard the term “sounds like a broken record”, what is that thing you are tired of repeating to someone over and over? Catch up with the podcast… Also, what’s a different phrase for “broken record” that isn’t a 1000 years old? Help a show out! Haha!
Tuesday September 19, 2023: Dumb Bullying; Broken Record; Writing Cursive
Anna messed up. She sent the worst type of email, to the worst person imaginable, completely by accident! (:15)
Can you still write in cursive? A major company is changing their logo because nobody can write cursive anymore! (3:07)
Wanting to be involved in your kid’s education is one thing, but if you want to be on the PTA because you’re just a control freak, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:00)
What phrase are you tired of repeating? Raven has the same argument with his wife every time something comes up on their calendar! (10:09)
Is there a food you should absolutely never eat in bed? One of the most famous athletes in the world has the same snack in bed every night! (20:50)
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 missing jet that nobody can seem to locate! (24:32)
Why were you bullied as a kid? Anna’s niece was bullied the other day for the dumbest reason Anna has ever heard! (27:23)
Claire and Aaron have decided that they have to invite children to their wedding, there’s just too many young kids in their immediate families. Claire has a solution, hire a nanny (or two!) to watch all the kids in a private room at the wedding venue. That way all their brothers and sisters will be able to have fun and have their kids come (most of them said there’s no one to watch the kids) but the kids won’t actually be in the reception so it will remain child-free. Aaron thinks that most parents won’t leave their kids “locked in a room” with a stranger for four hours. Plus, it’s strange to say “bring your kids, but they have to be in a separate area”. What do you think? (35:00)
Susan and Sopia are teaming up to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! Can they succeed and win the $300 jackpot? (44:36)
Monday September 18, 2023: Squatters; Gift Resale; Become A Jingle Writer!
Theft is on the rise! Anna read a report more things than ever are now behind protective glass, including some items you wouldn’t expect! (: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 cyber attack in Vegas! (3:20)
Some people overpack, but if you go out of town and bring literally all the towels in your home, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:34)
Did you have a dumb argument this weekend? Anna got into a debate with her friend about the value of insect life! (10:00)
Can you sell something that was given to you as a gift? A caller is having this exact problem, but some of the details make it a little questionable… (14:01)
Squatting has become a problem for landlords all over the country, but Anna, Raven and Producer Jon have some unconventional means to get rid of them! (21:25)
How would you like to write the new jingle for Can’t Beat Raven! Anna is tired of their old jingle, so she’s offering a Guitar Center gift card to the person who can write a new one! (29:13)
There are a lot of differences between men and women, but one historical pastime has dominated social media recently… (33:00)
Paul and Brielle’s son wants to quit his high school football team. He’s a sophomore and on the JV team. He says that he’ll never get much playing time, he hates practices, and just want it to be over. Brielle says to let him quit, his heart isn’t in it, Paul says he made a commitment to the team, he has to finish the season. What do you think? (36:23)
Juan has got a shot at $200! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (43:46)
THE FEED: A Circus, A Paw-ty, and Glowing Wild at the Zoo
Every Friday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna talk to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family.
1. Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk Touch – A – Truck Saturday September 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the parking lot hosted by WOW the Cow and his friends! Join local Fire Trucks, Police Cars, Construction Trucks, Recycling Truck, School Bus, and Ambulance! There will be Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, Raffles, and Crafts.
2. Get ready for a barking good time at Paw Patrol Pawty Saturday September 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at 314 Beer Garden in Norwalk. Chase and Skye, play games that’ll make your tail wag and your heart race.
3. Flip Circus at Danbury Fair Mall all weekend.
4. GLOW WILD returns to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo this wknd. Journey through a wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by wild world.
5. Apple Day at Stamford Museum and Nature Center
Sunday September 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Apple Cider demonstrations, apple tastings, and local apples for sale!
Mom quote: “I’m less of a don’t say that mom and more of a don’t say that at school mom.”
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The Can’t Beat Raven Jingle
Can’t Beat Raven needs a new jingle, and we need your help!
Raven’s Report Card: Girls Weekend
Every week, Raven’s wife Alicia grades Raven based on how he behaved as a husband. Alicia is going away with friends for the weekend. Will the agenda Raven planned out while Alicia is gone sabotage his grade? Catch up with the podcast.
THE FEED: Our Friend, Fiber!
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. In this episode, Yanissa tells us all about FIBER! We even play a fun game where we try to figure out which foods have the most fiber.
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