Tuesday May 9, 2023: Big Chain Excitement; Mom-isms; Spring Fashion

Tuesday May 9, 2023: Big Chain Excitement; Mom-isms; Spring Fashion

What do Raven and international movie star Chris Pratt have in common?  Not a whole lot, but Anna may have found their single similarity! (:33)

Do you have a “spirit animal”?  Does your mom? In celebration of Mother’s Day, Anna and Raven asked a group of kids what animal best describes their mom! (3:54)

Having your high beams on while driving on a busy road is annoying, but if you still believe the old urban myths about flashing those high beams, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:56)

Have you ever been excited about a new chain store or restaurant coming to your town? Both Anna and Raven have big chain stores coming to their towns and they’re pumped! (10:04)

For years, the internet has mocked King Charles over his “sausage fingers”.  But according to Dr. Jennifer Wider, it’s actually a real medical condition! (16:56)

Do you have any “mom-isms” you say in your daily life?  Anna swore she would never use any of her own mother’s annoying sayings, until she suddenly caught herself using three of them yesterday! (20:42)

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 reason we should all be showing teachers some love! (28:03)

Spring fashion has arrived, so Anna and Raven spoke to Erin Herman and Lauren Perez from the Laurine Group to get the scoop on this season’s best looks! (31:17)

Westly’s father passed away a couple of months ago and he has offered his mother to live with him while she grieves so she’s not alone. His wife, Shawna, says they should establish a time limit so that she doesn’t overstay. She says they should do it right now before she comes and she is still upset he didn’t talk to her first about the offer. What do you think? Is it rude to put a one month time limit on the arrangement? (35:17)

Margaret thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! Can she succeed and win the $3100 jackpot? (43:52)

THE FEED: Sun Shining on Spring Sports

THE FEED: Sun Shining on Spring Sports

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

This week Vin breaks down where all the different schools rank in softball, volleyball, baseball and lacrosse. We also get to the bottom of a controversial rule in softball that happened last week explaining it for everyone to understand.

Image credit: Getty Images

Raven The Pop Culture King

Raven The Pop Culture King

Think you have what it takes to beat Raven?! Tomorrow’s jackpot is at $3,100! Text CBR to 1-800-330-9999 or sign up at AnnaandRaven.com for your chance to play!

Is Anna Zap Out Of Line?!

Is Anna Zap Out Of Line?!

At a school fundraiser, Anna won four front row tickets to her daughter’s 8th grade graduation ceremony. Her daughter is mortified and doesn’t want them in the front row. Is Anna Zap out of line because she’s going to sit there anyway and cheer on her daughter?!

Monday May 8th 2023: Wrong Answers Only; Is Anna Zap Out of Line; Credit Due

Monday May 8th 2023: Wrong Answers Only; Is Anna Zap Out of Line; Credit Due

It’s good manners to tip the wait staff, but should you have to tip the chefs as well?  One restaurant started doing this and Anna and Raven aren’t sure how to feel about it… (:30)

Are you up to date with this week’s biggest news stories?  Anna and Raven will get you caught up with what’s trending, and today’s all about Kings and crowns! (4:13)

Pedestrians always have the right of way, even without a light, so if you’re speeding through heavily populated areas, that’s all I need to know about you! (8:25)

What’s the dumbest argument you got into this weekend?  Producer Sean threw out his back trying to be a nice family man, but Raven got into a debate with his wife about the proper type of kindling! (11:20)

Is Anna Zap out of line?  She won a special prize at a school auction recently, but when her daughter heard about it, she was mortified! (15:19)

Did you do something nice for someone over the weekend, but didn’t get any credit? Anna and Raven will give you the credit due!  Producer Jon think’s he deserves credit for a very nice present he brought for the entire show! (23:06)

What would you do if someone kept parking in your assigned spot?  Anna has already contacted the building manager, but that didn’t work so now she’s looking for wrong answers only! (30:10)

Dave and his girlfriend Ellie were invited to a wedding. It’s a very good friend of Ellies, and she thinks it would be appropriate to give $500. Ellie thinks she should split the gift with her boyfriend who will be going as her date. Dave says no way. He’ll put $100 towards the gift but asking for him to put in $250 is absurd. She says that they’re a couple now! They should split everything including the gift, it’s not like they can’t afford it! He says it’s her friend, she should put in the $400 if it means so much to her and he’s only giving the $100. What do you think about that? (36:59)

Briana has got a shot to win $3000!  All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (43:56)

THE FEED: Spring Fun For Everyone, Even The Dogs!

THE FEED: Spring Fun For Everyone, Even The Dogs!

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family.

Looks like nice weather coming up the next few days which will make it feel like the first REAL spring weekend of the year. There is plenty of fun events going on this weekend for you, the kids, and even your pets! 

KEVIN’S PICK:

I will be at the Best In Backyards Grand Opening on Saturday from 12pm-2pm. Happening at the new Best in Backyards superstore, 615 Main Street in Monroe.

Come and check out everything your family needs for the ultimate family fun space-swing sets, hot tubs, patios, gazebos, sheds and even inground pools. Bring the whole family for grand opening specials, giveaways and free lunch from the Melt Mobile Food Truck!

MEGAN’S PICKS:

1. Dig into spring this Saturday May 6th, 11am at Terrain Westport. Join the garden season with Design by Terrain live theatre, local vendors, live music + more springtime fun!

2. Pet Pantry New Canaan Dog Days, Sunday May 7th 11-4 at the New Canaan Nature Center. Free admission, Adopt a Dog, kid zone, face painting, scavenger hunt, food trucks, bone bar and ice cream pawlour.

3. The Annual Rowayton School Carnival on Saturday, May 6 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rides, games, great food, and much more. Bracelets can be purchased for the rides.

4. Sunday Funday May 7th 10am at The Whittingham Discovery Center in Stamford. Join the last spring session the kiddos will have a read-along session of Luna Muna accompanied by FREE snacks and an activity. PLUS the first 25 participants will get a free copy of the book being read that day.

5. Spring Bird Breakfast Saturday, May 6th at the Greenwich Audubon Center 8:30 – 10:00 AM Free admission, donations encouraged!

Megan’s Weekly Mom Quote: “I love how shocked my kids act when I loose my temper, as if they didn’t spend the last 3 hours trying to make that happen.”

How To Properly Curtsy

How To Properly Curtsy

In celebration of the coronation of King Charles tomorrow, we have etiquette expert Karen Thomas here to teach us how to properly curtsy!

Raven’s Report Card: Another Surgery

Raven’s Report Card: Another Surgery

Every week, Raven’s wife Alicia grades him based on how he behaved as a husband. Raven’s dog Barkley went in for another surgery. Has he been helping Alicia take care of Barkley to her liking? Find out what grade she gives him in the podcast.

Friday May 5, 2023: Fascinating Fascinators; Coronation Etiquette; Raven’s Report Card

Friday May 5, 2023: Fascinating Fascinators; Coronation Etiquette; Raven’s Report Card

Coronation Day is almost here and Anna is fascinated by every part of it, especially the mysterious Golden Orb Committee… (:30)

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to give Raven a grade on how he did as a husband that week!  This week, they’ve been dealing with one of their fur babies having surgery! (3:28)

It’s not that hard to sit in a chair properly, so if you’re an adult who has to put their feet up on every surface possible, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:26)

With Coronation Day coming up, everyone is talking about the ancient traditions and etiquette of the British monarchy!  Anna and Raven invited etiquette expert Karen Thomas into the studio to give them a break down of all the royal formalities! (11:02)

If your dog was choking, would you know what to do?  Anna and Raven spoke to veterinarian Dr. Jason Berkowitz about what to do in that scary situation! (14:38)

Do you have a hell of a story?  If you want to be the storyteller and share your experience with Anna and Raven, go to AnnaAndRaven.com and click on Helluva Story! Raven’s buddy Tommy Thailand has a wild story about his experience overseas! (18:20)

This weekend will be a big one for fashion in both America and the UK with the Kentucky Derby and the Coronation happening!  And the one thing they both have in common: fascinators! (22:19)

What’s the grossest thing you’ve seen this week?  Producer Jon watched a man at a carnival eat something that should have been thrown away! (26:18)

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! (29:44)

The coronation this weekend will certainly be accompanied by a big feast, but Anna and Raven invited Lisa from UK Gourmet to have a little British feast right in the studio! (32:56)

Noah and Ava recently inherited their home from Noah’s family. They’ve learned that the neighbor’s pool infringes on their property. Ava has a simple solution, notify them and ask them to have access to the pool for their children to swim. Noah says that the pool has been there for decades, how can they possibly ask strangers to let their children swim in their yard? Either they seek legal action or do nothing. What would you do? The spot is far off on the property and not a hinderance to them. (36:53)

Tony’s got a shot at $2900!  Can he beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize? (45:58)