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Monday January 23, 2023: Question Their Intelligence; Trashcan Protocol; Producer Sean’s Gender Reveal!

Getting fired is bad enough, but does it make it worse if you get fired over Zoom? (:30)

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! (2:45)

Leaving a light on when you leave the house is one thing, but if you leave ALL the lights on, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:34)

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 horoscope for the lunar new year! (9:31)

Is it ok to throw out your trash in a neighbors garbage? A candy wrapper would be one thing, but one of Anna’s neighbors threw something truly foul in her trash can! (13:27)

Football playoffs is a great time to eat chicken wings, but getting takeout can be expensive. Anna and Raven spoke to The Food Networks Chef Plum about some ways you can make delicious wings right in your home! (20:52)

Producer Sean is expecting his first child and he’s ready to do a gender reveal! What better way than live on the air? (23:18)

Have you ever seen someone do something so stupid that you questioned their intelligence? Anna saw two parents do something incredibly stupid and dangerous at a ski mountain last weekend! (27:04)

Craig and Isabelle are trying to buy their first home. Craig’s parents are retired Realtors and they have a problem with every home they see, and they go with them to every showing. Isabelle wants Craig to tell his parents that they can no longer be a part of this process because they’ll never give them their “blessing” on a house and they’re making it too difficult- plus, it’s not their money! Craig says that this was his parents career, how is he going to tell them that without offending them? (34”01)

Frank has got a shot at 200 bucks! Can he beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize? (42:45)

THE FEED: Winterfest Season Is Upon Us

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. Mid January is the time for all the winter fun. Skiing, Winterfest parties, and even some indoor fun. Megan has some great picks this week for you to check out!

MEGAN’S PICKS:

1. Family Day at Darien Library Sunday, January 22nd at 2pm. Join a musical performance and story-time followed by some engaging crafts and cupcakes in the Children’s Library! Families are invited to celebrate the annual birthday of the Library.

2. Ski Sundown Winterfest Saturday January 21 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Put on your favorite winter costume, funny hat or helmet cover and celebrate the winter season with us! This event is free to anyone with a Ski Sundown lift ticket or pass!

3. Norwalk Film Festival at the Wall Street Theater Sunday January 22 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

4. The Ugly Duckling at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport all weekend.

5. Whittingham Discovery Center Sat. 10-9pm

Sun 10-8pm. The center is a state-of-the-art visitor and environmental education center in the heart of Stamford that provides visitors with a place to explore the wonders of nature in the middle of the city.

Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week: “I don’t want to sleep like a baby I want to sleep like a husband.”

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Men were asked which appliance is the most confusing. This was the #1 answer

All this week I have tickets to American Authors at Fairfield Theater Company Friday, February 10! You’ll also win a pair of tickets to our Star 99.9 Acoustic Session with American Authors on Thursday, February 9 at Little Pub in Fairfield.

Play every day at 4pm, first one to get the correct answer wins. Here was today’s if you missed it…

Q: In a new poll, men were asked which appliance is the most confusing. This was the #1 answer

A: Washing machine

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Local Stay-at-home Mom starts Dance Studio for Kids and Adults with Special Needs

I love this story.

Last week I got an email from Erika Reynolds who is a mother of four and was looking for volunteer opportunities for her daughter Katherine, a High School student in Greenwich. They thought that it would be a nice idea to give dance lessons to Autistic kids in the community.

In 2022, Erika Rented a Dance Studio and posted about free dance classes on Facebook.

Now the Studio has grown to over 20 high school girls volunteering and 17 students coming from all over Fairfield County to learn dance. They do everything from Basic Dance to HipHop and even Classical Ballet. One of the best parts about it is they have a 1:1 student ratio. Which is great for that one on one connection.

The studio is called Flower Petals Adaptive Dance Company. They just became a 501c3 in December. You can learn more about them here: FlowerPetalsAdaptiveDance.com

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does DJ stand for?

Happy National DJ Day! If you have a DJ in your life you should send them a fun text to celebrate.

A lot of you already know what DJ stands for, but for any gen z kids who might not… DJ stands for “Disc Jockey”. Back in the old days of radio the on air personalities would jockey the discs which were vinyl records, then CDs, now it’s all digital.

So in a way I guess “DJ” still works in 2023 as “Digital Jockey”!

Happy national DJ Day!

It’s National DJ Day (Yes, it’s a real thing) and we are beyond happy to celebrate it! What’s the best part about being a DJ though? Anna & Raven elaborate.

What Happens To Lost Luggage?

Ever wonder what happens to your lost luggage? Soni Hood from UnclaimedLuggage.com explains what her company does when luggage goes unclaimed- and it’s fascinating.

Friday January 20, 2023: Hurry Up and Wait; Concert Ticket Prices; Mommy’s Margarita Friday

Isn’t it funny how some trends just seem to disappear into thin air? Anna found a list of the biggest fads that have mysteriously disappeared! (:30)

Have you ever wondered what happens to lost luggage at the airport? Anna and Raven spoke to Sonni Hood from UnclaimedBaggage.com to find out! (3:07)

Most people start driving in their teens, so if you are a full grown adult who still can’t fill up their car properly, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:07)

What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a concert ticket? Anna is worried that she’s going to end up broke after yet another major concert got announced! (10:20)

The Dog Park can be an odd place, but Producer Sean met someone at his local park recently who takes “odd” to a whole new level! (14:20)

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 celebrity who may be facing jail time! (18:08)

Have you ever been at the mercy of a late babysitter or a repair guy with a 12 hour arrival window? Anna and Raven want to hear about the last time you had no choice but to sit and wait! (21:47)

It’s time for Mommy’s Margarita Friday: Father’s Day Edition! Moms (and Dads) share all the crazy things that their kids have put them through this week that have definitely earned them a margarita! (29:20)

Seth and Ivy have been dating for years. She recently won tickets to see Bruce Springsteen and immediately asked her best friend to go with her to the show. Seth is upset because he believes he should have the “right of first refusal” on an experience like that. Admittingly though, he isn’t a fan but just thought going to the show would be fun. Was Ivy wrong not to ask Seth first? (33:19)

Danielle has got a shot at 100 bucks! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (41:16)

SHOOTING STARS COUNTDOWN January 19th: Stephen Sanchez Tries To Take Number 1

These are the top 5 biggest songs in Connecticut this week, voted by you! Listen to the Shooting Stars Countdown every weeknight at 8pm.

5 JVKE – golden hour

4 Miley Cyrus – Flowers

3 Rosa Linn – SNAP

2 Meghan Trainor – Made You Look

1 Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You

THE FEED: Decorating On A Budget

Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin talks to Kallie from ButFirstCoffee Blog.com about all things parenting, kids, life hacks, organization, productivity and motivation, simple DIYs, frugal shopping, and more.

As you start the year if you’re trying to save money but would also like to refresh a room or area in your house Kallie has some great hacks for decorating on a budget.

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