One of the biggest trends for gifts this Valentine’s Day is getting boudoir photos for your significant other, but Anna doubts that anyone actually wants to receive them. Five calls say it all, what do you think? Catch up with the podcast.
Thursday February 2, 2023: Boudoir Shoot; High School Redo; Groundhog Day
Anna had a fall this morning. She was fine, but the real tragedy was what happened afterward… (1:00)
Anna has three crazy news stories to discuss and Raven gets to pick one! Today his options are; a $1mil chicken wing heist, the reason fries may get more expensive, and a 6 year old with a huge appetite! (4:04)
Dating apps are fun, but if you make your child a part of the process, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:56)
Anna has received an uncomfortable request from a friend of hers for Valentine’s Day. She needs help from Raven and the producers to determine if this is something she should go along with… (11:11)
Something wild is happening at the Dallas Zoo! After a string of grisly incidents and breakouts at the zoo, Anna has assembled a team to get to the bottom of it! (19:13)
If you could go back to high school and redo something, what would it be? A story about a 22 year old reliving her glory days has got Anna wondering… (23:10)
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 retirement announcement that shook the world of sports! (30:45)
Happy Groundhog Day! Anna and Raven spoke to their on-the-scene reporter Alec to get a first-hand look at the festivities in Punxsutawney! (34:42)
Brad and April have a smaller apartment and that’s the reason why Brad is saying that he would like his Super Bowl party to be “Guys only”. April thinks it’s ridiculous and he’s just looking for excuses to not have any women around while he’s watching the games with his buddy. She doesn’t see what’s wrong with just cramming in and having an open invite to all the girlfriends/wives. What do you think? Would you let a “Guys only” party fly in your house? (38:18)
Bryce has got a shot at $1000! Can he beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize? (46:02)
THE FEED: Tom Brady, Scary Cabins, & Filthy Rich Dogs
Every Wednesday Kevin is joined by Nick Johnston, TV and Film writer for Vanyaland.com. This week Nick tells us about two movies coming out in theaters on Friday. One featuring Tom Brady’s oldest fans and the other about scary cabin that probably has a big twist at the end since it’s from the mind of M. Night Shyamalan. We also get into the new Netflix doc about the richest dog on the planet.
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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! The average American will spend $193 on THIS in the month of February
All this week I have your chance to win an experience for two in Escapology in Trumbull’s newest Escape Room Experience; A Pirate’s Curse!
Every day at 4pm I will ask a trivia question. Get it right first, you win. Here was today’s if you missed it:
Q: The average American will spend $193 on THIS in the month of February
A: Valentine’s Day gifts/dates
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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Making The Most of a 5 Hour Traffic Jam
We’ve all been there… driving along on the highway when you see the break lights start up ahead with all the cars slowing to a halt. NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Sometimes it’s nothing, other times it’s a terrible accident stopping traffic for hours.
Which is what happened on I-70 in Colorado last weekend. There was a big snow storm causing a bad accident where a tractor trailer jackknifed blocking all lanes, causing a 10-mile 5 hour back up. Ugh. Luckily no one was hurt in the accident.
There’s not much you can do in that situation so a group of people decided to make the most of trying to turn things in a positive direction. There was a bluegrass band named Elk Range in one of the vehicles who decided to set up their instruments on the side of the road and play music for everyone who was stuck. People were singing and dancing away having a great time.
It might not have fixed the traffic but I’m sure it lifted people’s spirits a little bit. The video is great, you can watch it here.
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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What do you call the ends of a loaf of bread?
I’m always entertained by these internet debates on reddit over the silliest things. The latest one up for debate is “what do you call the ends of a loaf of bread?” Some are insisting it’s the “crust”, others thing “end piece”, another popular one is “the heel”.
But is there an official name for it? Funny enough, people had this exact same debate on Twitter a few years ago and Bimbo Bakeries, U.S.A. the people behind bread companies like Sara Lee and Thomas’ say that the industry term for it is “The heel”.
So there you have it. I never eat the heel for the record. Always goes to the ducks.
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Wednesday February 1, 2023: The Call From The Babysitter; Worst Line Ever; Wellness Wednesday
Did you say “Rabbit Rabbit” this morning? It’s one of many superstitions that Anna doesn’t like to admit she believes in! (:15)
A new month means it’s time to update your horoscope! Anna and Raven spoke to Astrologer Anne to get an idea of what the next month holds! (3:11)
Casinos typically keep a list of people who are known cheaters, but if you’re on a casino list for partying too hard, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:01)
Airplane food is famously bad, but it turns out that there may be a scientific reason why! Anna and Raven discuss what you should and should not eat on a plane! (10:25)
What do you do when the babysitter calls while you’re out? Anna had to make a choice about whether to return home or let the babysitter handle her kid’s problem! (14:24)
It can be tought to plan Valentine’s Day gifts and activities for your family, so Anna and Raven turned to an expert! Tiktok influencer Shannon Doherty shares some easy Valentine’s Day hacks to for your spouse, partner or kids! (25:53)
What’s the worst line you’ve ever had to wait on? Anna spent the weekend waiting on half hour lines just to get a small sample of food! (29:53)
Louis was recently promoted at work and now travels quite a bit. At first, it was fine, but now Alexa (his wife) thinks it’s too much. He’s gone two weeks out of the month, he’s missing time with the kids, and it’s become a lot for her to manage with her own career. She thinks that he should go ask for his old position back. It’s not about the extra money or title, he can give those both back too. Louis agrees that he’s not happy in his new role, but he can’t ask for a demotion because then it’ll look bad for him in the long term. What do you think? (37:11)
Rebecca and Joshua are teaming up to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! Can their combined efforts win them the $900 jackpot? (47:02)
THE FEED: Planning A Delicious Valentine’s Day
Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. With Valentine’s Day two weeks away we figured it was a perfect time to help you start making a Valentine’s Day plan. Brunch, dinner, and even a train experience! Alex has some great ideas for how to celebrate with your loved ones this year.
ALEX’S PICKS:
Shell & Bones in New Haven, which is a seafood eatery right on New Haven Harbor with great water views and they will be celebrating the “Five Days of Valentine’s,” offering specials in addition to its regular menu. Now this is from Feb. 10th to 14th. A couple of their specials are wagyu steak, red velvet lava cake and even a new cocktail.
Amarates Sea Cliff, which is located in New Haven, in the Cove. They are having a Valentine’s Day brunch for adults and families. It’s Sunday February 12th, from 11-2pm. There will be a carving station, unlimited mimosas, and a dessert crepe station! This is a great option for families and its something different than dinner at night.
Union League Cafe in New Haven, which is an amazing French restaurant with a 19th-centrury setting who is featuring their three-course prix-fixe menu, which includes a filet mignon dish, veal, ravioli dish as well and you even get a box of chocolate truffles after.
Wharf at Madison Beach Hotel, which is a really elegant spot, again, beautiful ocean views and a seafood-heavy menu. They have prepared a Valentine’s Day menu Feb 10,11,12, and also the 16th to 19th. Which includes dishes with salmon, fillet, ravioli, and lobster on the menu.
Now this is a little different, how about a romantic train ride? On February 11 through February 14, you can ride the vintage trains during the Essex Steam Train Valentines Dinner. This is a 2 and a half-hour dining excursion and the menu includes appetizers, your choice of Filet Mignon, Baked Stuffed Shrimp or Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast and ending with dessert. This is a really nice choice if you don’t want to go out to a restaurant and want a bit of adventure or to really try something new that day.
Lastly, there is The Essex restaurant, which is located in Old Saybrook, this spot is stunning inside. It’s a modern American, local seasonal farm to table, energetic restaurant, who is offering two menus, on the 14th only. A valentines tasting menu and vegetarian tasting menu. The menu sounds amazing, fresh tuna, lobster, octopus, short rib and more! It’s $145 a person. If I wasn’t traveling for valentine’s day, I would definitely make my reservation here for the tasting menu experience.
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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This is the top sport pets like to watch on TV
All this week I have your chance to win an experience for two in Escapology in Trumbull’s newest Escape Room Experience; A Pirate’s Curse!
Every day at 4pm I will ask a trivia question. Get it right first, you win. Here was today’s if you missed it:
Q: According to more than 2,000 pet owners… this is the top sport pets like to watch on TV
A: Football
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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: YouTube star uses his fame to help 1,000 blind people see again
If you have teenagers they’re probably familiar with YouTuber MrBeast. He’s known for making these insane videos doing crazy stunts, challenges, and mind blowing type content.
But his latest video is quite remarkable. He was able to help 1,000 legally blind people see again! He did this by getting them cataract surgery. It all started with him finding 40 people in need of eye care from homeless shelters and free clinics in Florida. From there he partnered with a group that helped him find 950 legally blind people all over the world who also needed the surgery. It’s a simple 10 minute procedure too, they just didn’t have the means.
He was also able to give some of them a little extra surprising a few with $10,000, giving one kid $50,000 for college and even hooking one guy up with a new Tesla since he was now able to drive for the first time ever!
The video is incredible:
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