THE FEED: Ways to Prepare Your Home For Entertaining Guests This Weekend

THE FEED: Ways to Prepare Your Home For Entertaining Guests This Weekend

Every week 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 gives us great tips on ways to prep our homes to entertain our friends and family this holiday weekend. She also breaks down easy ways to make our guests feel welcome without adding stress to our lives. Don’t forget to clean your grill and check that propane tank!

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Wednesday May 24, 2023: Anna’s Allergies; Stranger in Your Car; Graduation Speeches

Wednesday May 24, 2023: Anna’s Allergies; Stranger in Your Car; Graduation Speeches

What should you absolutely never do with your spouse?  Anna has a friend who share’s something with her husband that Anna would never dream of sharing with her own! (:15)

Allergies can be tough and Anna has trouble with them every spring.  But this year, she’s taking the fight to the pollen and using some all natural remedies to rid herself of allergies forever! (2:59)

Phone manners are still manners, and if you deviate from the universally accepted phone greeting, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:48)

Food fights are rarely a good idea, but should you find yourself in one, what’s the best kind of food to use?  Anna and Raven decided to ask the experts! (9:59)

Have you ever given a stranger a ride in your car?  Anna gave someone a lift to a party and proceeded to have one of the most brutal and potentially expensive car rides of her life! (13:27)

If you had to give a graduation speech, what would you tell the future leaders of tomorrow?  One CEO did such a terrible job at their acceptance speech that it made Anna wonder if the show could do better… (28:27)

Harper attended her cousin’s bridal shower two months ago and since she is very close with the bride, she spent a lot of money on the gifts. Now, a month later, the wedding has been called off. Harper’s husband, George, thinks that Harper should ask for the gifts back so they can return them for a full refund. Harper says it’s rude to ask for gifts back! Whose side are you on? (35:16)

Lisa has got a shot at $600! Can she beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize? (43:57)

THE FEED: Perfect Outdoor Eateries for Memorial Day Weekend

THE FEED: Perfect Outdoor Eateries for Memorial Day Weekend

Every Tuesday Kevin and Jenna talk about all things food related in Connecticut with Alex from CT FoodGirly.

Today, Alex highlights all the great local spots that feature good food and perfect outdoor dining spaces. Who ever said you have to spend your MDW in front of the grill?

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Tik Tok Trends: Real Or Fake

Tik Tok Trends: Real Or Fake

Anytime you hear about some outrageous Tik Tok trend, you always hope it’s fake. Anna has a list of Tik Tok trends, and Raven must guess if they are real or fake. Can you tell which are real and which are fake?

Tuesday May 23, 2023: Christmas in May; Phone Protocol At Concerts; First Thing You Notice

Tuesday May 23, 2023: Christmas in May; Phone Protocol At Concerts; First Thing You Notice

What are you not allowed to be bad at?  Anna saw somebody on the road the other day who was bragging about being bad at something you’re definitely not allowed to be bad at! (:30)

Parking on the grass is ok if you’re at an event or a festival, but if you park on your own grass when you have a perfectly good driveway, that’s all I need to know about you! (4:12)

Finding a soul mate can be difficult, but one woman decided to stop searching for true love out in the world, and instead decided to look inward… (7:35)

What’s the first thing you notice when you meet someone?  A major celebrity is making headlines, not for their work, but instead their jarring physical appearance! (11:37)

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 a terrifying animal uprising! (15:36)

Do you keep up with TikTok trends?  Most of them are harmless, but the latest one could end up getting someone seriously injured! (19:17)

It’s Christmas time at the Anna and Raven show! Despite the fact that it’s almost Memorial Day, Anna and Raven have got a great reason to get into the holiday spirit! (23:13)

How do you feel about a “no cell phone rule” at concerts? A lot of major musicians and comedians are starting the trend, but Anna and Raven are divided on it! (26:34)

Iris’ parents have been in a massive fight with each other for weeks. Iris’ husband, Stephen, thinks he can help them make up and wants to call a meeting with both of them to discuss what happened and how to resolve the issue. Iris is adamant that it’s not her, or his, place to get in the middle of her parents’ fight- that also has nothing to do with them. What do you think? Would you ever get in the middle of an in-laws argument if you thought you could help them settle it? (34:03)

Christine has got a shot at $500! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (42:13)

THE FEED: A Brother/Sister All-Star Duo and The Start of Playoff Season

THE FEED: A Brother/Sister All-Star Duo and The Start of Playoff Season

Every Monday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna talk to The Ump Vin Sarullo about everything going on in Connecticut sports.

This week Vin tells us about the brother/sister duo who are turning heads on the field and we get details on how teams are performing as playoff season kicks off. 

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Monday May 22, 2023: First Summer Job; Sing The News; No Spoilers

Monday May 22, 2023: First Summer Job; Sing The News; No Spoilers

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories?  Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, and this week it’s all about Taylor Swift! (:15)

Not everyone has worked in retail, but everyone has bought something at some point in their life, so if you still don’t realize why the cashier is asking for your phone number, that’s all I need to know about you! (4:05)

Did you have a dumb argument this weekend?  Producer Sean had an argument about the rules of a game that most of us stopped playing in college! (7:52)

What was your first summer job?  Teens all over the country are getting their first summer job now and it reminded Anna of her younger days wreaking havoc at a country club… (12:01)

Raven had to go home sick, so Anna decided the best way to deliver the news of the day was through song! (26:04)

Do you get upset about spoilers for your favorite TV shows?  Anna got an angry email over the weekend from someone who was furious at Anna for spoiling a very popular show! (30:11)

Frank and Ashley’s daughter was suspended for bullying. She was bullying in school and on social media. They are both very upset about it, it’s a student their daughter has had issues with for years. But they have their daughter’s Sweet 16 party scheduled for family and friends next month. Dad wants to cancel it, Mom says the suspension should be enough. You can’t cancel a Sweet 16. What do you think? (33:32)

With Raven on vacation, we are playing Craigslist Price Is Right! If you can guess the price correctly of the ridiculous item Anna describes, you’ll win a gift card to Target! (41:29)