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Monday August 14, 2023: Lost Puppy; Unexpected Bills; Clap On Clap Off

What mistakes have you made during back-to-school time? Anna found a list of the most common mistakes parents make, and Anna husband makes the first one every time! (:47)

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 wild backstage requests of some of the biggest stars in the world! (3:36)

Car trouble is tough, but if your car is leaking oil and you still park in your friend’s driveway, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:37)

Did you have a dumb argument this weekend? Raven got into a debate with a friend of his about the appropriate amount of Chinese food a person is allowed to consume! (10:50)

Has your dog ever gone missing? It’s a terrifying feeling and it happened to Anna this week at the worst possible time! (14:50)

What was the last unexpected bill you received? A woman is going viral after her Instacart order went horribly wrong! (22:40)

Is there something strange about your house that you can’t explain? Anna’s 4-year-old has possibly discovered something bizarre in their new home, and now Anna is concerned that the house is haunted! (30:14)

Nina and Gavin have been dating for a year and a half. They are both divorced and have shared custody of their children from their previous marriages. Despite the fact that they do not live together yet (because of the children), Gavin wants to get a dog for all their kids. They’ve all been asking and the dog will take turns going back and forth to each of their homes. Nina thinks it’s a bad idea, shared custody? Of a dog? What do you think? (37:23)

Melissa thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! If she succeeds, she’ll win $2300! (46:06)

THE FEED: Sunflowers, Playgrounds, and Taylor Swift Parties!

1. Sunflower Maze at Lyman Orchards is open in Middlefield. Navigate your way through 350,000 blooming yellow, red, and orange sunflowers crafted into a design featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog.

2. The 6th annual Hey Stamford! Food Festival returns for this weekend and next at Mill River Park in Stamford. This highly anticipated event with a focus on food, community, and a Food Truck Frenzy, featuring 40+ food trucks & vendors each weekend! Pizzapalooza; CT’s Ultimate Pizza Party, Taylor Made; a Taylor Swift Dance Party, Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Giudice and more!

3. Visit a new playground in Darien McGuane Park is open to the public swing by and check it out.

4. Support St. Roch Feast on Saturday at Roch’s Roman Catholic Church in Greenwich, rides, games, music, and, most importantly, mouthwatering Italian food.

5. Harbor Point Car Show in Stamford at Harbor Point Square Sunday August 13 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Attendance is complimentary.

Mom quote: “She believed she could and she almost did, then someone repeatedly asked her for a snack and she lots track of what she was doing.”

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The Fry Test

Can Food Network’s Chef Plum tell fast-food fries a part via a blind taste test?! Let’s find out!
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The Worst Part Of Being An Adult

There is a list of the top five most stressful thing’s you will do as an adult in your life and Anna is currently going through one of them. What do you think is the worst part about being an adult? Get all the answers in the podcast.

Power Foods

There are five power foods that can help you get rid of your allergies naturally, and Anna put them all to the test.

The Favorite

Out of your siblings, do you think that you’re the favorite child? If your parents ever told you that they love you all the same, new research says very, very differently. Check out the podcast!

K&J CHATS: Goo Goo Dolls’ Johnny Rzeznik

Today we chat with Johnny Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls! We talk about his musical influences, new music and working with O.A.R. on “The Big Night Out” Tour. Johnny also talks about how crowds have changed since he played back-in-the-day!

You can catch Goo Goo Dolls and O.A.R. at The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater on Sunday, August 13.

We’ve got more chances to win tickets all week at 4pm!

The Baby Quiz

Producer Sean is now an expert when it comes to all baby related things, but can Producer Jon and Raven correctly answer what these baby related things are that Producer Sean brought in?

The Baby Quiz

Producer Sean is a new father, but how much has he learned about babies and being a dad? A quiz should help! How will Producer Sean do? Find out in the podcast.

Wednesday August 9, 2023: Producer Sean’s Baby Quiz; Sleep Like A Baby; Wellness Wednesday

If a friend had food in their teeth, would you tell them? What if they smelled really bad? Producer Jon had this situation the other day, and Anna was surprised at how he handled it! (:16)

Anna has three crazy news stories, but Raven can only pick one! Today all of his options are about Raven’s favorite subject, dogs! (3:46)

Going to a pool party is fun, but if you expect your host to provide a towel for you, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:57)

Producer Sean is a new dad! Anna decided to give him a baby quiz to see how much he’s learned! (10:25)

Having a new baby is a wonderful, but tiring experience and there’s really nothing you can do about it. So, Anna is curious; Wrong answers only, what’s the best way to get a baby to sleep? (14:19)

How much screen time do you get every day? Anna found out the screen time of the average American and was embarrassed to see that she exceeds it! (21:25)

How well do you know your baby supplies? Producer Sean brought in three common “new baby” supplies, and Anna is curious to see if Producer Jon and Raven can identify them! (25:24)

Staying well hydrated is important, but is there such a thing as too much? Dr. Jennifer Wider spoke to Anna and Raven about the very real dangers of drinking too much water! (29:22)

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 latest on the billion dollar lottery! (33:22)

Nathan has always wanted to put a good size bar in his home and is now, finally, able to do it. His wife, Paige, thinks that putting a bar in their home for friends is a bad example for their children who are now 12 and 14 years old. It was a fun dream when they were young, but now she thinks it’ll encourage drinking. They don’t really need a bar in their family area. He thinks she’s overreacting; they’ve heard of alcohol before, they just need to make sure they don’t touch anything in the bar area. What do you think? (37:01)

Brianna has a shot at $2000! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (44:48)