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. In addition to giving us great tips for taking advantage of the rest of summer in our neighborhoods, Susie reminds us to look after one part of our home that we might have neglected all summer!
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Do you have something you’d consider a red flag when you go out on a first date with someone? Anna, Raven and their producers have some..
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Is beef stew in August a bad idea? It was for Anna’s husband. What was that thing you shouldn’t have eaten, but did anyways? Catch up with the podcast to avoid making these same mistakes yourself!
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Have you ever had a great idea for a new invention? Anna had an idea that could save the lives of billions! (:30)
What side of the bed do you sleep on? Most people have a preferred side and it actually says a lot about your personality! (4:07)
Recovering from an injury can be boring, but if you’re out late at the bar with an ankle brace on, that’s all need to know about you! (7:56)
Have you ever eaten something that you knew might be a bad choice? Anna’s husband ordered something incredibly questionable at dinner recently and, surprise, it made him really ill! (10:53)
When was the last time you got pulled over? It happened to Anna yesterday and the rest of the show is going to guess if she got a ticket or not! (21:43)
Are you staying properly hydrated this summer? After hearing some sketchy advice about hydration on social media, Anna decided to reach out to Dr. Jennifer Wider to get the facts! (25:48)
What’s the most unattractive thing that someone can do on a date? Anna read a study that determined the number one thing that can turn a potential date off! (29:18)
Natalie and Oliver’s 16-year-old daughter is going into her junior year. She had a good job all summer long and earned decent money. She has requested a new laptop for school along with other supplies. Natalie thinks she should use her own money to buy the supplies and the computer, she’s old enough to learn that she worked, now she pays. Oliver disagrees and says that she’s still a child, they should pay for her school items until she’s out of college. What do you think? (36:49)
Josephine has got a shot at $2500! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (45:32)
Every Tuesday, Kevin and Jenna talk about all things food in Connecticut with Alex from CT Food Girly. Alex reveals all the great restaurants close enough to our favorite theaters for a quick dinner and movie date! She also talks about movie theaters with unique menus that go beyond popcorn and soda.
Cinemark North Haven:
JRoos
Twelve Percent Beer Project
Liuzzi Market
Cinemark Connecticut Post Mall: (Milford)
Mac N Out
Stada Gastro Bar
Bow Tie Cinemas: New Haven
Prime 16
Mecha Noodle Bar
80 Proof American Bar & Kitchen
Te Amo Tequila Bar
T Swirl Crepe
Holiday Cinemas Stadium 14: Wallingford
Fratelli’s Pizza
Iron Chef of Wallingford
Back 9 Social
Theaters with great eat-in menus:
AMC: Plainville:
Dry Rub Wings, Chicken Nachos, Flat Bread Pizzas, Chicken Quesadilla, Burgers, Sandwiches and more
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas: West Hartford (Blue Back Square):
Waiter service, a full bar (beer, wine, cocktails), Hot Honey Ricotta Toast, Nacho Supreme, Ribeye Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Pizzas & Dessert section
Mystic Luxury Cinemas:
Voted CT’s Best Cinema 2023: VIP heated, reclining seats. They state to have the best popcorn in Southeastern CT made with real butter, offer wine & beer and hot foods as well, chicken fingers, fries, mozz sticks, pizza, pretzels.
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Producer Sean always does this one thing, and since he is a new dad, we think it’s time to tell him he needs to stop doing it..
A man in Pennsylvania escaped prison in such a classic way, and tried to hide out, but was caught. What’s your master plan for a prison escape? We all have creative ways of escaping prison, but are they realistic? Find out in the podcast.
Do you watch TV and movies with the subtitles on? Anna was shocked at how many people do it when they watch literally anything! (:30)
Social media is not great for your health for a variety of reasons, but the crazy challenges that are popular on TikTok can be particularly bad! Dr. Jennifer Wider spoke to Anna and Raven about which of these challenges to avoid! (3:53)
Reality TV may become more popular due to the SAG strike, but if you’re the kind of person who loves “The Bachelor”, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:30)
If you broke out of prison, how would you do it? After reading about an escape attempt gone wrong, Anna decided to ask the guys what their master plan would be! (10:35)
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 controversy behind one of Anna’s favorite movies! (14:32)
It tough when your child misbehaves, but it’s even more difficult when it’s someone else’s child! Producer Sean had a run-in with a misbehaving 10-year-old, and Anna isn’t sure he handled it properly! (17:52)
What do you have to apologize for? A woman who went viral recently has now apologized for her behavior, and it inspired Anna and Raven to apologize for their past misdeeds! (21:56)
What can you no longer do when you become a parent? Producer Sean has an odd habit that Anna thinks he needs to give up! (29:21)
Larry and Iris have twin daughters entering kindergarten. The principal has asked if they want to keep them together their first year, or separate them into different classrooms. Larry wants to keep them together, he says they’ve never been without the other, and it’s a big first step. If they can have each other for support, they’ll thrive. Iris disagrees, she thinks it’ll be difficult for them to separate… ever… so they might as well rip the band aid off and just do it from the start. What do you think? (36:35)
David and Luna have got a shot at $2400! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (45:00)
Every Monday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna talk to The Ump Vin Sarullo about everything going on in Connecticut sports. This week Vin gives us updates on what’s happening in Little League Softball and Baseball!
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Here is what everyone on the show did over the weekend! What did you do!?