It’s Shark Week at Star 99.9, and we’re talking sharks all week long with local shark expert Professor Ashley Stoehr!

It’s Shark Week at Star 99.9, and we’re talking sharks all week long with local shark expert Professor Ashley Stoehr!
Have you ever gone somewhere on vacation that didn’t live up to the expectation? Producer Jon took his four-year-old to something that sounded like a little boy’s dream come true! Until they walked in the front door… (:30)
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 Aquaman’s latest adventure! (4:20)
A long wait at the drive through line can be annoying, but if you start honking at the person in front of you, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:43)
Have you ever been wrongfully accused? Anna recently accused her younger daughter of a crime she didn’t commit, but Raven once served actual jail time even though he was innocent! (11:26)
Is it ok to have an adult costume party? Producer Jon recently went to a 50th birthday, only to realize upon arrival that it had a very specific theme! (23:02)
Raven has been in radio for decades, but after having a conversation with a stranger at a bar, he’s thinking of getting into a new industry! (29:34)
There have been several big new announcements in the news over the last couple days, but Anna can’t figure out if they’re actually good ideas, or bad ideas! (32:51)
Cassidy and Noah are having a disagreement. Cassidy’s mother is dating a new guy, they’ve been together a couple of months. The man has instructed their four-year-old son to call him “Grandpa”. Cassidy thinks is just another one of Mom’s boyfriends that will come in and out of the picture and he doesn’t deserve that name. Noah says who cares, just let their son call him that and if they break up, their son won’t understand or care. Is it a big deal? (36:45)
Andrew has got a shot at $900! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (44:22)
Is it ever ok for a celebrity to refuse an autograph? Patrick Mahomes got criticized online for refusing to sign a jersey, but after watching the video, Anna is kinda on his side… (:30)
Did you have a dumb argument this weekend? Anna got into it with her toddler over excessive licking! (3:56)
Everyone makes mistakes, but if you absolutely never manage to park your car straight, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:56)
What’s the strangest favor someone has asked you for? Anna is in the process of moving and she has had to call in some bizarre favors to her entire friend group to make it work! (10:56)
What do your recent google searches say about you as a person? Anna believes that Producer Jon may be planning a murder based around dental hygiene! (17:55)
Job interviews are stressful, but Anna and Raven invited author and CEO William Vanderbloemen to give some insight into how to solve one particular interview question… (21:30)
What does your “mom rage” look like? Every mom loses their cool every once in a while, so Anna and Raven asked some kids to describe what their moms do when they get mad! (25:30)
It’s not a nice thing to admit about yourself but, are you gross? Families share a lot with each other, but Anna shares something with her family that Raven finds disgusting! (29:20)
Russell’s co-worker was looking for someone to make a cake for her daughter’s first birthday and Russell volunteered his wife, Claire. Claire does make beautiful, elaborate, cakes but only for their own family. She is outraged that he would volunteer her time and talent for no money. Russell said he was just being a good co-worker. Should Claire just do it “this one time” or should Russell have to get her out of the cake making session? (36:21)
Jason has got a shot at $800! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (44:36)
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! Check out all the fun events happening this weekend:
1. Meet the Animals at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center Saturday July 22 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm.
2. The Balloon Glow & Laser Show Saturday July 22 @ 5:00 pm thru Sunday July 23 @ 10:00 pm Guilford Fairgrounds.
3. Join the Feast of St. Ann in Norwalk, Saturday July 22 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
4. Pick your own blueberries at Lyman’s in Middlefield and find out how delicious fresh fruit is. Blueberry picking season runs now from to Mid-August.
5. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast performances Sat 7pm & Sat/Sun 2pm NCHS Theatre. 11 Farm Road, New Canaan CT
6. Music in the Meadow join Lachat Town Farm this Saturday, July 22nd at 6:00 PM for an unforgettable night of music under the stars.
Mom Quote: “Sure I could parent without screen time I could also also churn my own butter, but let’s not get crazy here!”
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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! Yanissa gives us insight on how to stay well while traveling. She also speaks on the benefits of taking vacation and reminds us that even a staycation can go a long way when it comes to health.
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Changing seats on a plane is always a tricky situation, especially when a mother is asking you because she wants to be closer to her kids. But in this situation, it may have been ok to tell her no! (:30)
Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to the show to give Raven a grade on how he did as a husband that week! This week, Raven may have cost Alicia the chance to become a millionaire! (4:20)
Customer service employees have a thankless job, so if you’re rude to them, that’s all I need to know about you! (8:20)
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 Anna’s review of the new Barbie movie! (11:50)
Have you ever had a dumb family argument? Raven and his wife are having a fight over whether there are bears living near their house! (16:00)
What are your house rules? Anna’s husband Paul has some crazy ones, so she had him call in to share some! (22:32)
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! (30:16)
Dawn and Neil have a son who is 17 years old. He was recently fired from his job for vaping on the grounds. Neil wants to punish his son by taking away his car for two weeks. Dawn says you can’t take away his car because he bought it with his own money and pays for his own insurance. Do you have the right to take away something as punishment if you didn’t buy it for your child? (33:19)
Chad has got a shot at $700! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (42:25)
Have you ever had phone peril? The average America experiences it at least 100 times a year! (:15)
How much should you spend on a date? The average person will spend over $400 over the course of the Summer just on dates, but Producer Jon thinks he may have hacked the system… (2:41)
Whatever happened to basic manners? If you can’t take a moment to say “please” and “thank you”, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:42)
What’s the most unique kid’s birthday party you’ve ever attended? Anna’s frustrated because her younger daughter has already made it clear that she wants her birthday to be the exact same place it was last year! (9:20)
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 premiere of two of the summer’s biggest movies! (16:38)
What’s the dumbest thing you’ve ever seen written on a t-shirt? Anna was getting her passport renewed and she couldn’t believe the shirt that another person was about to take their photo in! (20:09)
Anna has three crazy news stories, but Raven can only pick one! Today his options are; 104 year old veteran reveals his secrets to longevity, an animal takeover of an entire community, and a thieving pizza delivery driver! (27:57)
Do you have a summer side hustle? Anna is having everyone on the show open their own lemonade stand, and now it’s finally her turn to show off her entrepreneurial spirit! (31:12)
Paul’s mother struggles financially and for the third time this year has asked to “borrow” a thousand dollars. Jessica says that every time they give to her mother-in-law, she never pays it back and it’s coming directly out of their savings account. She says it’s time to tell her that this is the last time they can bail her out financially, but her husband says that his mom has always been there for him. She was a single mom, and they need to do everything in their power to continue helping her for as long as they can. Whose side are you on? (34:24)
Julia thinks she’s got what it takes to win $600! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (43:19)
We chat today with Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry of The Hungry Couple. They recently participated in Nathan’s National Hotdog Eating Contest as top competitors! Nick placed 4th in the Men’s Division and Miki took 1st place in the Women’s Division. We learn how they got started in competitive eating, the accomplishments they’re most proud of, and what life is like outside the competitive eating circuit. They also dish on how casual eaters can participate in competitive eating and we find out what’s next for The Hungry Couple.
Follow The Hungry Couple’s journey at instagram.com/mikiandnick and thehungrycouple.com
Every Wednesday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna chat with a local expert about the things that make our lives easier, from home improvement and DIY’s to parenting hacks.
This week we chat with Fairfield County realtor Susie Calabrese of @susiecal_CT. Susie chats about the things we can do inside the home while we’re escaping the heat, and she drops gardening tips to help develop our green thumbs.
Babs reel on cleaning the washer:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjFs3KAOQEJ/
Home depot video on cleaning the dryer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8JtZPCWWpY
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Have you ever noticed that some foods just taste better when you’re on vacation? Producer Jon had a meal fit for a king that only consisted of kid’s breakfast cereal and beer! (:15)
How’s your dental health? Anna was shocked to find a list of 4 common things that can severely affect the health of your teeth! (2:39)
Did you grow up in a barn! If you never close the door behind you, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:11)
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 show stopping moment at a Vegas residency! (9:37)
Is it ever too late to change your career? Anna has a friend who is in her mid-40’s and has decided to go back to college! (13:36)
Is your child obsessed with something that might actually be a bad influence on them? Producer Jon’s son is obsessed with a particular type of career criminal and it’s got Jon more than a little concerned! (21:12)
What’s your “Girl Dinner”? A new trend on TikTok has got Anna planning out some solo meals! (27:48)
Do you have a summer side hustle? Anna is having everyone on the show open their own lemonade stand, and today Raven shares the results of his! (31:22)
Drew and Hannah have been together for six months. Hannah’s last relationship was not a good one and has left her with some trust issues. She thinks that they should be able to go through each other’s phones, specifically their messages, social media apps, and photos. She feels that this would appease her trust issues, and thinks if he doesn’t show her his phone, he has something to hide. Drew does not agree with this at all. He says he doesn’t have anything to hide but does not feel comfortable with her going through all his private things. What do you think? (35:16)
Carmen has a shot at $500! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (44:32)