Thursday January 26, 2023: The Most Boring Sport; Animal Attack; Mom On The Run

Thursday January 26, 2023: The Most Boring Sport; Animal Attack; Mom On The Run

What would you do with 90 minutes of free time?  Anna found herself with unexpected free time the other day, so she did what she always does with her down time… (:30)

If you needed the money, what could you sell in your house?  Producer Jon could make a fair amount of money off his music equipment, but Raven is sitting on a piece of music history that could make him a millionaire! (3:59)

Parent- Teacher conferences can be stressful, but if you try to bribe your child’s teacher, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:59)

Anna has three crazy news stories and Raven is gonna pick one to talk about!  Today his options are; a turkey that attempts to avenge Thanksgiving, a stray kitten rescued during a playoff game, and a man injured by a falling iguana! (11:15)

If you were attacked by an animal, what would you do?  Anna and Raven spoke to animal expert Jim Knox to get some advice on how to handle a wild animal attack! (15:15)

Watching sports isn’t for everyone, but what is the worst sport to watch on TV?  Anna has been watching playoff football with her husband, but she can’t get on board with his other sports obsession! (19:10)

The price of eggs has grown so out of control that some people are contemplating just buying their own chickens! If you’ve been contemplating adopting some hens, chicken farmer Carole Clement can give you an idea of what to expect! (26:53)

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! Today’s story of a middle aged mom on the run has a plot twist you won’t see coming! (30:54)

Zach quit his corporate job during the pandemic to follow his dream of opening up a sports apparel store. He sells jerseys, sneakers, etc. It has not been profitable in the last two years. His wife, Kaitlyn, says that it’s time to give up on the store and return to the corporate world. It’s not fair that she’s been supplementing their income and floating his business when he’s perfectly capable of going back to finance. He says he needs two more years to build the store. What do you think? (37:57)

Jennifer has got a shot at $500!  All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (47:15)

THE FEED: Jonah & Eddie Make A Movie

THE FEED: Jonah & Eddie Make A Movie

Every Wednesday Kevin is joined by Nick Johnston, TV and Film writer for Vanyaland.com. Fresh off the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah Nick gives us a few pick from the festival as well as some other streaming movies and shows that are coming out this week with some big stars.

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! The average person admits they could only go 5 hours and 11 minutes without THIS before they’d start going nuts

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! The average person admits they could only go 5 hours and 11 minutes without THIS before they’d start going nuts

All this week I have tickets to see comedian Chelsea Handler at Toyota Oakdale Theater Sunday, May 14.

Every day at 4pm I ask a trivia question. Be the first one with the correct answer and you’ll win the tickets. Here was today’s if you missed it:

Q: The average person admits they could only go 5 hours and 11 minutes without THIS before they’d start going nuts

A: their phone

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Something crazy happened at the Chiefs game and it didn’t involve football

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Something crazy happened at the Chiefs game and it didn’t involve football

If you’re a football fan who was watching the Chiefs play the Jaguars last weekend in the NFL Playoffs the craziest thing about the game was how Patrick Mahomes nearly broke his ankle only to come back and win the game. If you’re NOT a football fan… this story is the craziest thing that happened in that stadium.

A Chiefs fan who is a season ticket holder picked up her coat from the seat next to her and discovered a seven-week-old kitten under the seat! What an unbelievable thing to find at a football stadium.

The even stranger part of this is that the woman just so happens to work at a vet’s office. She immediately knew what to do and brought the kitten to the vet and is trying to find it a permanent home. 

She even gave it a fun name. In honor of the Chief’s head coach Andy Reid, she named it “Sandy Reid”.  The Chiefs went on to win the game and will play the Bengals this weekend. Hopefully the only “felines” in the stadium will be the logo on the Bengals sideline.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is it cheaper to raise chickens and hens in your backyard to produce eggs?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is it cheaper to raise chickens and hens in your backyard to produce eggs?

Eggflation has taken the country by storm lately. With eggs averaging around $5.50 a dozen, and closer to $10 for a dozen organic eggs, some people are thinking that maybe they should produce their own and get into the chicken coop business to save some money.

The maximum cost to raise chickens in your backyard will be about $69/month, for a flock of 5 hens, kept for 5 years. This includes the birds, feed, bedding, a brand-new high-quality coop, and miscellaneous costs like medicine, pest control, and feeders and waterers. It’s A LOT of work.

So even with the price of eggs being high, it’s still cheaper just to buy them at the store.

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A Helluva Story You Have To Hear!

A Helluva Story You Have To Hear!

Do you have a Helluva story? It’s your turn to be the storyteller! Visit www.annaandraven.com and click “Helluva Story” to share your with us.

Thank You!

Thank You!

There’s a phrase that is supposed to strengthen relationships, but Anna and Raven had polar opposite reactions when they tried to use them with their spouses. Catch up with the podcast.

Wednesday January 25, 2023: Unconventional Firing; Spot a Fake; Wellness Wednesday

Wednesday January 25, 2023: Unconventional Firing; Spot a Fake; Wellness Wednesday

Have you ever gotten a Facebook request from someone you thought you were already friends with?  It happened to Anna and it had some unintended consequences! (:35)

Is there a simple way to find success in your relationships?  Turns out one simple phrase can lead to a lasting, loving relationship! (4:31)

Saving money is nice, but if you throw your kid a birthday party and expect people to pay for admission, that’s all I need to know about you! (8:24)

If you had 40 million dollars, what would you hire someone to do for you?  After watching a video with Cardi B, Anna couldn’t believe that Cardi doesn’t have someone on staff to do this one simple thing for her! (11:45)

What the strangest way you’ve ever gotten fired?  Some companies have been doing mass layoffs over Zoom, but other major companies are forcing you to figure out your employment status on your own! (15:45)

If you’ve been trying to reduce stress in the workplace, breathing may be the key!  Anna found three different deep breathing techniques that can help relieve your anxiety! (26:07)

Buying online can be difficult, especially with so many scammers out there!  Anna and Raven spoke to professional appraiser Ryan Brecklin to get some tips on how to spot a fake online! (30:07)

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 state fair contest that has everyone talking! (33:56)

Phil and Lexi are moving in together after dating for the last year. One of Phil’s prized possessions is an autographed, framed, album cover of Sam Cooke that he hung in their family room. The problem is that it was a gift from an ex, and Lexi thinks it’s awkward in their living space. She wants it down or somewhere like she’ll never have to see it or be part of conversations when they have guests over. Is she overreacting?  (37:23)

Julia has got a shot at $400! Can she beat Raven and claim the prize? (46:25)

THE FEED: Mac & Cheese Please

THE FEED: Mac & Cheese Please

Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. It’s getting a little colder out as we get further into winter which means it’s the perfect weather for some comfort food like Mac & Cheese! There are so many variations on this delicious creation. Alex has some of the best places to get some yummy Mac & Cheese here in CT. 

ALEX’S PICKS:

The Corner Pug in Hartford. For one of their entrees they have the Pug Mac N’ Cheese which is baked ziti with swiss, gruyere and cheddar cheese sauce topped with breadcrumbs.

Bears BBQ, which has locations in New Haven & Hartford. They offer the Mac Attack which is there mac and cheese piled high with your choice of BBQed meat. They also have their BEAR Attack which is cornbread, mac and cheese, and your pick of meat. So, two really great mac and cheese sides from Bears BBQ.

There is also J Roo’s in North Haven, which offers Chili Mac, so their house made mac and cheese mixed with their spicy chili. Perfect for a cold winter night. They also offer their mac and cheese as an entrée with ham or bacon, buffalo chicken, or picked lobster meat.

There’s a spot in New Haven called Jordan’s Hot Dogs & Mac, which serves a great Hummel’s hot dog with mac and cheese. They also offer a bunch of add-ons to your hot dog if you really want to pile it all on.

Lastly, there is Mac N Out located in Milford right on the Boston Post Road, which offers mac and cheese bites, mac and cheese stuffed jalapenos, deep fried mac and cheese, and even chili mac spring rolls, which sound delicious. 

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