Every Wednesday Kevin is joined by Nick Johnston, TV and Film writer for Vanyaland.com. The first week of 2023 brings us a new Star Wars series, a Netflix crime show set in Copenhagen, and a Chuckie movie for a whole new generation. Fear the robot.
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You never know what kind of prize I’m going to pull out during this game every week. Sometimes its tickets, other times its gift cards, or like this week… an Herb Indoor Garden Kit! That’s right, the gift you wished you got over the holidays and I have them for you.
Play trivia at 4pm every day to win. If you get the question right first you win. Here was today’s if you missed it:
Q: This is the number 1 thing kids lie about during their day.
A: That they brushed their teeth
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You hear everyone say it all the time “if you put good into the world it will eventually come back around”. It’s the good karma theory. And this story proves it more than ever.
A guy in Massachusetts was driving his wife’s car and realized it was on empty so he stopped to fill it up for her. Very sweet thing to do as a husband. While at the gas station he bought a lottery ticket and it hit for $1 million! Crazy!
That reminds me… I should go see if my wife’s car needs gas….
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I’ve been seeing a lot of people talking about those Stand-up desks lately. Probably because it’s the start of the new year and everyone wants to try something different. But do they actually make a difference?
Many experts say yes. If your job requires you to be on a computer most of the day, standing up while you do it can actually make you more productive and focused throughout the day. Not to mention how it’s also very good for your physical health.
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What is the worst thing about being an overnight guest in someone else’s house? From their food, to where you sleep; you gave us some great answers, and it’ll make you think about getting a hotel the next time you visit someone for an extended period of time! Catch up with the podcast.
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To create this year, there is one easy first step. Write a new Haiku! (:30)
Are your feet getting a little nasty? Anna has found a new product to make your feet as fresh and smooth as a baby’s and she’s gonna spend the next week trying it out! (3:40)
Dogs bark, it’s part of how they communicate. But if you’re just letting your dog bark all night without finding out why, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:40)
What’s the worst part about staying in someone else’s house? Anna and Producer Jon both stayed with family over the holidays and they both had the exact same complaint! (11:06)
Why do men get married? According to one study, for some men, true love has nothing to do with it! (18:38)
Do you have a trick to get rid of a stuffy nose? Two doctors on Tiktok have gone viral with their shockingly similar methods for clearing your sinuses! (22:37)
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 latest development in the Southwest Airlines debacle! (29:41)
Is there a part of your body that you don’t wash? Anna saw a video about 5 body parts that many people tend to skip in the shower! (33:32)
Gina’s nineteen-year-old stepdaughter purposely did not get her anything for Christmas. They do not have a great relationship and she was almost smug about it on Christmas morning. Gina is tired of her constant disrespect and wants to stop paying for her community college courses. Her husband, Brian, says that he can’t cut off his daughter because she didn’t get her a gift. It’s an overreaction, Gina argues it’s just proving how spiteful she is. What would you do? (37:24)
Kristen has got a shot at $1600! Can she beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize? (45:40)
Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. For the first Tuesday of 2023 we figured maybe you want to try a new food style or restaurant you don’t normally have. There are so many great Indian food places in Connecticut so Alex gives us some of her favorites. Naan, Fried Okra, and all the spice you can handle. Yum.
Dar Bar India, Branford – Recently moved down the street to a new location. I went a couple weeks ago and was super impressed with their cocktails, especially their lychee martini, their shrimp poori was amazing, I ate the entire thing, and their okra fries and garlic cheese naan were very tasty as well. I was speaking with the owner and his son, and soon they are going to be adding Indian pizza, sandwiches, wraps and bowls which I can’t wait for.
Jaya’s Kitchen, Wallingford – This is a South Indian restaurant that offers a lot of vegetarian and gluten free options. They offer fried rice, noodles, and a ton of specials on their menu. People really rave about Jaya’s Kitchen because their food tastes superb and it is of great quality.
House of Naan, New Haven – This is a super cozy Indian restaurant located right in New Haven. They offer a great chili cheese naan with jalapenos; a big portion of tandoori chicken and my favorite Korma sauce with basmati (buz ma tee) rice. It’s basically a sauce with a caramelized onion base and cashews – it’s super creamy, warms you right up, and is perfect for dipping that naan.
Sherkaan, New Haven – which focuses more on Indian street food and crafted cocktails. They have a super cool vibe as soon as you walk in. They have a huge menu to choose from with street eats, shared plates, salads and more. They offer a bunch of stuffed naan bread. I love their fried okra fries, and sangria. Definitely check out Sherkaan if you’re looking to change up your Indian cuisine scene.
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You never know what kind of prize I’m going to pull out during this game every week. Sometimes its tickets, other times its gift cards, or like this week… an Herb Indoor Garden Kit! That’s right, the gift you wished you got over the holidays and I have them for you.
Play trivia at 4pm every day to win. If you get the question right first you win. Here was today’s if you missed it:
Q: The most popular New Year’s Resolution for 2023 among people who are making them this year is this?
A: Save money
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Scary moment last night during Monday Night Football as Damar Hamlin who plays for Buffalo suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle. Medical staff performed CPR and then he was taken away in an ambulance. As of now he is still in critical condition at a local hospital in Cincinnati where the game was being played according to the team and his family earlier today.
In the hours after the injury a pretty incredible thing happened with fans across the country. Back in 2020 while Hamlin was still in college he created a Toy Drive to raise money and toys for kids in the community in his hometown outside of Pittsburgh.
Prior to his injury last night the GoFundMe he had setup had received $2,900 in donations. After the incident Monday night people started donating to his foundation as a way to pay tribute and show support for him and his family. Today the GoFundMe is now over $4 million. Truly amazing.
We are all sending love and prayers to Damar and his family right now. Hope to hear good news soon.
Here is the link to the GoFundMe if you want to get involved.
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You might have heard a few people over the last few days refer to 2023 as a “common year”. What this means is that the year started on a Sunday with New Years Day this year and will end on a Sunday on December 31st. The last time this happened was in 2017. And it will not happen again until 2034!
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