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Tuesday March 7, 2023: Rogue Technology; SAT Hot Takes; Door Dash Debate

What’s the worst performance you’ve ever seen? Producer Jon was at a show last weekend where something brutally embarrassing happened to one of the performers! (:30)

Do you ever have trouble sleeping? 1 in 3 American’s struggle with sleep, but Dr. Jennifer Wider has some tips on how to get yourself to bed! (3:59)

It’s nice to listen to music on your headphones, but if you have an alternate motive for wearing them, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:59)

Has it ever felt like your devices have a mind of their own? Anna’s computer has been putting one major celebrity’s name in all caps, and she has no idea how to make it stop! (11:46)

Do you have a go-to afterschool snack for your kids? One TikTok post is going viral for the snack they make their kids, and it’s almost exactly what Anna had for lunch every day in middle school! (18:59)

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you up to date on what’s trending, including the cheating scandal that has rocked the world of reality TV! (22:56)

How did you do on your SAT’s? Anna has felt that her score held her back when she applied to college, but now one of the Ivy League schools is getting rid of the test altogether! (26:29)

Does a Door Dash driver have the right to not serve you your food? After hearing why one driver refused their customer service, Anna and Raven are conflicted about who was in the wrong! (30:04)

Dean and Morgan are celebrating their five-year wedding anniversary this year and Dean would like to book a trip to Tahiti. They’ve wanted to go for years but Morgan doesn’t want to book the trip. Her sister is getting married later this year and has voiced that she had dreamed of visiting there too but they don’t have the money for that kind of honeymoon. Morgan thinks it’s a slap in the face to her sister to go knowing that she can’t afford to for her honeymoon. She says there’s a million other vacations they can go on, they don’t need to go there. Dean says she’s being unreasonable. What do you think? (37:06)

Alex has got a shot at $3200! Can he beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize? (45:10)

THE FEED: Sportsmanship, Pitch Clocks, and Basketball Tourney Season

Every Monday in The Feed Kevin talks to The Ump Vin Sarullo about everything going on in Connecticut High School Sports. This week Vin gives us a recap of some of the high school championships across the state and how sportsmanship was a main topic of conversation during them. We then get into the new baseball pitch clock and preview some of the upcoming basketball tournaments.

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! The average person can remember 7 of these without looking them up

All this week I have your chance to win tickets to Train with special guest Better Than Ezra at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 19! Tickets go on sale this Friday 3/10/23 at ticketmaster.com so this is your shot to get them before anyone else.

Play trivia every day at 4pm to win. Here was today’s question if you missed it…

Q: The average person can remember 7 of these without looking them up

A: Recipes

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Cheerleader still competes in state championship alone after entire team quits

I love this story because of how it proves you should never give up on something you’ve set out to accomplish. Even if you have to do it on your own.

This high school cheerleader in Nebraska had her entire squad quit the team just before they were about to head to state championships. They all had various reasons for leaving the team, but Katrina decided she was going to soldier on even if it meant competing alone. And that’s exactly what she did. Explaining that she put in way too much time and effort to just give up now.

Katrina performed the entire routine solo at the championship. Finishing 8th out of 12 teams. Which is actually the highest the school has finished in 3 years. Good for her! Love it.

As far as plans going forward Katrina says she wants to enlist in the Air Force once she graduates this summer. I feel like with an attitude like this she is going to go far and accomplish great things.

There are also photos, and video of her full routine. Amazing.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are night insects like moths so drawn to lights?

With spring and summer almost here it’s time for all those bugs to fly into your back porch light. But why do they do this? It’s actually quite interesting, and kinda sad in a weird way.

A lot of experts say night insects, such as moths, are attracted to light bulbs because they are actually mistaking them for the light of the moon. Way back before humans and electricity they would navigate the Earth by the light of the moon. So anytime they see an artificial light they think that’s what they’re traveling towards.

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The Anna & Raven Weekend Wrap Up

What did you do this weekend? Was it similar to this? Do you even have a disco shirt?

The Tooth Fairy Joins Anna & Raven

The national average of how much the tooth fairy leaves children for their lost teeth just hit an all-time high! The Tooth Fairy joins the show to explain the reason for this increase. Missed it? Check out the podcast.
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Monday March 6, 2023: Your Big Move; Interview With The Tooth Fairy; Anna’s Old Alarm

It’s hard to figure out the perfect gift for somebody, and it can be even harder if you know them well! Anna and Raven both have immediate family members with birthdays this week and they have no clue what to do! (: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 the long awaited response to the slap heard round the world! (3:01)

Dishwashers are magical machines that do 90% of the work for you. But if you can’t bring yourself to do the remaining 10%, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:42)

Did you have a dumb argument this weekend? Anna and Raven both had arguments with their respective spouses over their inability to make a decision! (10:17)

What did you learn during your last big move? Anna is getting ready to move into a new house and she needs all the advice she can get! (14:17)

Do you have a kid who’s addicted to video games? It’s a very common problem these days, but psychotherapist Amy Morin from VeryWellMind.com has some tips on how to break the habit! (21:54)

It’s a very big day on the Anna and Raven show. The Tooth Fairy herself is in the studio and Anna has so many questions! (25:33)

A miracle has occurred at Anna’s home! That which had passed has returned to life, but her husband is definitely not thrilled about it! (29:10)

Devon and Lacy’s daughter is getting ready to celebrate her tenth birthday. Because she got so many gifts for Christmas, she has no idea what she wants for her birthday. Lacy has suggested that instead of gifts from family and friends, she ask for donations to a charity. Their daughter agreed but Devon thinks that Lacy pushed it on her and that it’s not fair. Lacy disagrees, why get more junk when she can learn about making a difference? Devon says it would be one thing if it was their daughter’s idea, but it wasn’t, it was Lacy’s. Whose side are you on? (36:32)

Lori has a shot at $3100! Can she beat Raven in pop culture trivia and win the prize? (44:06)

THE FEED: Parades, Mermaids, and Indoor Mini Golf!

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

Welcome to the first weekend in March. Megan has some great picks for this weekend including the first of many St. Patty’s Day parades here in the state, a Mermaid meet & greet, and where you can play some indoor mini golf.

KEVIN’S PICK:

Stamford St. Patty’s Day parade: Saturday March 4th at 2pm in Stamford Downtown.

MEGAN’S PICKS:

1. Purim Carnival at the JCC of Stamford. Sunday March 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Join an afternoon of carnival games and prizes, attractions, circus performers, balloon artists, sweet treats and more! Costumes encouraged! Members free Community $60 per family

2. Mermaids at Mystic Aquarium this wknd! See a real mermaid Saturday March 4, 2023: Mermaids will be diving from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Mermaids will be available for a Meet & Greet from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm and Sunday March 5, 2023: Mermaids will be diving from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Mermaids will be available for a Meet & Greet from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.

3. Camp craft pass ticket at the SoNo Collection in Norwalk all weekend. Pom poms, googly eyes, glues, and glitters galore! Pipe cleaners of every color, pretty patterned tapes, stick-on gemstones! Camp sets up the crafts, the supplies, and you create and leave the mess for $40.

4. Italian Center of Stamford indoor mini golf adventure. Sunday, March 5 1:00pm-4:30pm. The whole family will have a blast at the IC’s indoor mini golf course with 9 custom state-of-the-art holes and obstacles.Putters, golf balls and scorecards are included. Pay at the door! $5 Members/$10 Non-Members

5. Greenwich Land Trust Maple Sugar Day Saturday March 4 in Greenwich 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Come enjoy the sweet taste of spring. Demonstrate how to tap a maple tree, drill and set a tap, and watch sap simmer as it thickens to syrup. Samples to taste, food truck, and more!

Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week: “I don’t mean to brag but I can look directly at my kids nod and say wow that’s amazing without knowing what they actually did.”

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This is the number 1 place people say they would move if money was no option

All this week I have tickets to The Revivalists and The Head and the Heart who are playing The Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport this summer on July 14th.

I’ll ask a trivia question every day at 4pm. Get it right first, you win! Here was today’s if you missed it…

Q: This is the number 1 place people say they would move if money was no option

A: California

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