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Wednesday, August 13, 2025: Taylor Swift’s New Album; Future Wedding Talk; The Best and Worst of Summer Ending!

Anna and Meteorologist Ashley Baylor were talking off the air and Ashley’s stomach was rumbling. There’s a study that says a lot of people skip lunch, Ashley is one of those people!

Anna talks about how Taylor Swift’s new album has people going down a rabbit hole of Easter Eggs! Tune in to the New Heights podcast tonight at 7 PM ET for more info from Taylor herself!

Meteorologist Ashley skips the coffee and brings in a giant fountain Coke every morning! Anna finally asks her why! Find out what the experts recommend instead of coffee!

Yesterday, we talked about how Producer Julie wants to go wedding dress shopping with her boyfriend when they get engaged! Someone left a message that Anna, Meteorologist Ashley and Producer Julie want to talk about!

With all this wedding talk, it’s time to see what the men think. Anna and Meteorologist Ashley asked their husbands to describe their wedding dress! Producer Julie asks her boyfriend if he would even want to go wedding dress shopping with her!

Continuing with the wedding topic, there’s an app that allows you to pay strangers to crash your wedding! Anna, her daughter, Hayden, and Producer Julie have crashed weddings. But has Meteorologist Ashley?

Taylor Swift will announce her new album “The Life of a Showgirl” on Travis Kelce’s podcast “New Heights” at 7 PM ET tonight! Anna and Meteorologist Ashley speak to Swiftie expert, Brooke Fitzsimmons, for all the details!

Anna and Meteorologist Ashley share the things about summer ending! They ask you to fill in the blank: “The best part of the kids going back to school is _______, but the worst part is _______.”

Jim and Amber’s son is going into his freshman year and really wants to try out for the football team. Mom is anti-football, she thinks it takes up too much of his time when he should be focused on his studies, it’s dangerous, and he’s not very athletic. He should stick to theatre like he’s excelled at in the past. She thinks he’s only saying he wants to quit the stage and join football because it’s “cooler”. Dad says that you have to let him try, if it’s something that he’s interested in, let him decide for himself.

Anna and Meteorologist Ashley give you the opportunity to play Head’s Up and have the chance to win a $50 Target gift card!

Dock, Dine, and Devour: CT’s Best Boat-Friendly Eats

Every Tuesday in The Feed @CTFoodGirly comes on to talk food, dining, and drinks here in Connecticut.

This week we’re making waves… literally! We’re talking about the best waterfront restaurants in Connecticut where you can cruise in, tie up your boat, and head straight to the table. From fresh-off-the-boat seafood shacks to upscale dockside dining with sunset views, these spots prove the best meals come with a side of salty air and gentle waves.

Every Tuesday in The Feed @CTFoodGirly comes on to talk food, dining, and drinks here in Connecticut.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025: Bringing the Fiancé Wedding Dress Shopping; Taylor Swift’s New Album; How You Met Your Best Friend!

Raven is on vacation for the rest of the week, and Anna is joined by a special guest co-host! For the first time in the history of the show, there will be two females co-hosts while Raven is out! Find out who it is!

Jennifer Lopez wasn’t allowed to shop at Chanel because she didn’t have an “appointment.” Anna and Meteorologist Ashley talk about how this could happen and if this policy is too much!

Producer Julie tells Anna and Meteorologist Ashley that when she gets engaged, there is one wedding tradition she doesn’t want to follow! They ask you if you think it’s a good idea!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Meteorologist Ashley will get you caught up on the trending news including Taylor Swift’s new album and the Easter Egg’s that are involved!

David Justice explained that that he divorced Halle Berry because she had some red flags that he couldn’t get over! Anna and Meteorologist Ashley talk about what red flags makes someone not marriage material!

Christie Brinkley says that you should renew your marriage every five years so you can change your mind if things aren’t going well! Anna, Meteorologist Ashley, and Producer Julie talk about if this is realistic!

Selena Gomez says meeting Taylor Swift was the best thing to come out of both of them dating the Jonas Brothers. Anna and Meteorologist Ashely share how they met their best friends and Producer Julie asks the Office Squad!

Joe and Hannah have been dating for two years and live together. His parents struggle financially, and he sends them money every month to help with their bills. She doesn’t understand why he does this. They’re not asking for it, and they’re both fully capable of getting better jobs, and she thinks he’s enabling them. He says they’re in their 70s now, they need him and it’s his responsibility to help as much as he can. She says his brother doesn’t help, why should he if they don’t ask?

Anna and Ashley give you the opportunity to play Head’s Up and have the chance to win a $50 Target gift card!

Monday, August 11, 2025: Road Trip Approved Artists; 2025 Doesn’t Have a “Song of The Summer;” Finding a Roommate in College!

Anna has been fighting with her pet insurance company because they stopped covering her! One insurance company released the strangest ways that pets have injured themselves!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including Jen Pawol becoming the first female umpire in the MLB and the marriage policy that Christie Brinkley believes in!

Anna saw a Reddit thread about what artist you could listen to for 12 hours, so she and Raven came up with a list of songs they would listen to!

Anna lists three news stories that seem almost out of this world, and Raven can only pick and hear about one!

Lots of students are heading back to college and our intern, Luke, is going to be a freshman in college! Anna and Raven talk to him about finding a roommate and want to hear your roommate stories!

So many people seem to have 12-foot skeletons! Anna and Raven want to know where people store them!

The song of the summer has not been crowned yet! Anna and Raven go through the time machine and talk about some of the hottest songs of the summer in the last ten years!

Anna and Raven speak to their boss’s daughter Maddy; she is about to leave for college! They ask her how she found her roommates! Anna and Raven want to know what happened when you first met your roommates!

Last year Rich’s boss mentioned that there would be a good chance that he would have to relocate out of state for his position. He ignored that because he figured he “would figure it out when it happened.” Well, it happened. His wife, Jaylin, wants him to quit his job and find something else, they’re not moving. He says that the job market isn’t doing well and that would be a big mistake. He says he’ll move and rent a place temporarily while he looks for another job. She says it’ll be devastating for the kids to not have their dad home for an extended period of time. Whose side are you on?

Shana has a chance to win $4000! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

Peaches, S’Mores, and Rollerskating Into The Weekend With These Fun Events

Every Friday in The Feed Megan Schinella comes on the air to talk about all the fun things happening in and around Connecticut this weekend that you can do with the kids and family.

KEVIN’S PICK:

The Star 99.9 Surfside Hotel Run for Wishes Benefitting Make-A-Wish Connecticut at The Surfside Hotel and Little Pub in the Lordship section of Stratford this Sunday, August 10 at 9am!

The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub overlook Long Island Sound as does most of the course. Sign up to run here

MEGAN’S PICKS:

1. Peach Festival Saturday 10-4 and navigate your way through Lyman Orchard Sunflower Maze, Sesame Street theme in Middlefield! 350,000 blooming yellow, red, and orange sunflowers are crafted into a design all wknd. The Maze is approximately 3 acres in size and takes approximately 30 minutes to walk through.

2. National S’mores Day at the Farm Market Sunday @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm the Stamford Museum & Nature Center Farm Market from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to make your own S’more!

3. Downtown Bridgeport Skateport’s signature roller skating event Saturday 4-8pm. DJs, food trucks, community, and sunshine!

4. Wolcott Country Fair Saturday and Sunday. The annual extravaganza includes live entertainment, carnival rides, contests, pig racing, a petting zoo, concerts, and fireworks.

5. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, downtown Mystic, featuring over 200 artists and various activities. Saturday and Sunday the festival includes a Children’s Art Park, a Performing Arts Stage.

Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week: “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.”

Friday, August 8, 2025: Raven Wants a Hair Transplant; Weird Things You Saw Someone Return; Inviting Middle School Students to Report the Headlines!

There is one celebrity who had a hair transplant and Raven thinks it’s time for him to get one too!

Beach Hot Takes! The beach is so relaxing until it isn’t! Anna, Raven and Producer Julie share their hot takes about the beach, can you relate?

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including the passing of Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband!

Raven went to see his doctor and he needs to change his diet; not great news! How would you prefer to receive bad news from your doctor?

Raven saw someone successfully return a 7-year-old carpet and Anna can’t believe this is something people do and wants to know what you saw someone try to return.

KPOP Demon Hunters? What is it and why is it the only thing that your young child wants to watch? Anna and Raven ask the kids to explain!

Anna and Raven are looking for any Middle School Students who would like to report the headline news on the show! Raven’s niece reports the headlines!

Anna says for all you do, and all you put up with this week, you’ve earned yourself a drink. What did you do to earn your Mommy Margarita?

Jessica and Matthew’s daughter was offered a “single” in her new college dorm. Her roommate decided to go elsewhere at the last minute. There will be no changes to the pricing given the last-minute nature. Mom says absolutely not, even though their daughter wants to have a room all to herself. Mom thinks that it’s important to have someone live with you, helps you make friends and be more social. She’s afraid she’ll never leave her room and become a hermit. Dad says it would have been a dream to have a single as a freshman, no loud music, random people in your tight room, just let her take it! What do you think?

Donald and Jessica have a chance to win $3900! All they have to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

These Tiny Siblings Are Big on Personality: Meet Bashful, Grumpy & Doc from CT Humane Society

Looking for some pint-sized pets with huge hearts? Meet this week’s Connecticut Humane Society Pet(s) of the Week! Bashful, Grumpy, and Doc: three adorable 2-month-old gerbil brothers ready to charm their way into your home.

These little guys came from an unexpected litter and are now hoping to stay together as they find their forever family. Weighing just 2-3 ounces each, they’re small, social, and love to tunnel, dig, and explore. Gerbils thrive with care and attention, and with proper setup (like a roomy tank and safe things to chew on), these three will bring loads of fun and companionship for years to come.

Stop by the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington any day from 12:30–4:30pm and meet the trio in person. Bashful, Grumpy, and Doc might have Disney dwarf names… but they’re 100% stars in our book.

Thursday, August 7, 2025: The Phone Rules in Your House; Working with Howard Stern; Anna’s Mom is a Detective at Jury Duty… Or So She Thinks!

Raven was recently interviewed by the news to share his opinion about the changing highway exit numbers! He and Anna share stories about the times they were on TV!

The national average to get ready for bed is 21 minutes but Producer Julie asks the Office Squad how long it takes them to get ready for bed and it’s definitely not 21 minutes!

Anna and Raven talk about how Kylie Kelce says she’s implementing a “Kitchen Phone” for her kids. Anna and Raven ask you about the unique phone rule you have with your kids.

Howard Stern faces an uncertain future at SiriusXM! Did you know that Anna actually worked with Howard Stern at KROCK in NYC?! She talks about her experience!

There is one app that is being taken over by the men! Anna asks Raven to explain what the app is and Producer Julie asks the men in the office if they know what it is!

Thirst traps as all over social media…but why? Anna and Raven speak to Psychotherapist Amy Morin, LCSW to learn more about why people post them, the deeper meaning behind it and how to stop posting them! You can find Amy Morin here https://amymorinlcsw.com!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including the adult toys that are being thrown onto the WNBA’s court, and Jen Pawol making history as the MLB’s first female umpire!

Anna’s mom got called for jury duty again and believes she is a detective! Anna’s never been to jury duty, so she and Raven want to know what happened when you had jury duty!

Samantha works part time in retail and mostly stays home to take care of the kids. Every two weeks she gets her nails done and her husband, Jared, thinks it’s a giant waste of money. She spends between $50 and $80 every two weeks, and it adds up. He wants the audience to tell her to stop going and just do your own nails at home or just don’t do anything. No one is looking at your nails anyway. She says it’s her self-care and she deserves to splurge too. What do you think?

Maureen and Ellie have a chance to win $3800! All they have to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

Why People Post Thirst Traps!

Back-to-School Chaos? Local Home Expert Susie Calabrese Has the Life Hacks You Need

Every Wednesday in The Feed I talk with Susie Calabrese, Home Expert and Local Realtor here in Connecticut about home tips and life hacks.

As backpacks return and school bells ring, your fun summer home life is about to turn into organized chaos. Luckily, local realtor and home guru Susie Calabrese (@SusieCal_CT) is here to tell us how to get ready for the school year. From creating a clutter-free “command center” to boosting your home’s value whether you’re selling or staying put, Susie’s advice is like a to-do list you’ll actually want to follow.

Listen now for the ultimate back-to-school home reset!

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