Congratulations to Gina! She BEAT Raven in Can’t Beat Raven and won the $3900 jackpot! Who will be our next big winner? Think you have what it takes like Gina did?!
Monday November 21, 2022: Dad Jokes; What You Refuse To Eat; Anna and Raven’s Road Show
Would you buy an “All You Can Fly” pass from an airline? One airline is introducing this pass, and Anna thinks it’s a great idea! (: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 and this week it’s all about the music! (2:37)
It’s never nice to criticize someone’s parenting, but if you do and you’re not even parent yourself, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:32)
Is there a dish that you absolutely don’t like at Thanksgiving dinner? Producer Jon’s family has a special dish they make every year, but no one actually eats it! (10:11)
Is it ok to apologize to your children? Some parents think that apologizing takes away their power, but child psychologist Dr. Joe Schippa thinks there may be some benefits! (16:58)
Saying Grace at Thanksgiving dinner is a job you wouldn’t normally leave to a child, but Anna and Raven sent Producer Jon to find out what the kids would say in that situation! (20:58)
Do you know any good dad jokes? Anna’s husband Paul knows a ton, so Anna asked him to share some of the best ones on the air! (23:44)
Anna and Raven’s Road Show returns! Ryan Brechlin, a Professional Antiques Appraiser, is in studio to determine if the old junk in your house is actually worth anything! (26:51)
Andrew and Gianna have a nine-year-old daughter who is very good at gymnastics. They would like to send her to an elite gymnastics’ academy but it’s very expensive. Andrew says they should ask their family to not give her Christmas gifts this year, instead give them money towards the gymnastics academy. Gianna says it’s not fair to their daughter that she won’t get regular gifts and basically, it’s a family Go Fund Me for their child. As the parents, it should be their responsibility to fit the bill even if it’ll be a struggle. What do you think? (34:30)
Gina thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia. Can she succeed and win the $3900 jackpot? (42:30)
WATCH: Star 99.9 Food Drive
Thanks to everyone who donated to our Star 99.9 Food Drive at ShopRite of Milford. We collected 75 turkeys, TONS of food, and $1,200 for Connecticut Foodshare! It’s going to be an awesome Thanksgiving for so many because of you all 🦃 🥫👏
Thanksgiving Dad Jokes With Anna’s Husband
Anna’s husband, Paul, loves dad jokes so much so that he actually writes his own! Need some dad jokes for your Thanksgiving table? Paul, has you covered. Check out the podcast.
THE FEED: Everyone Loves A Parade
Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. The weekend before Thanksgiving always brings a lot of fun family events. This weekend we have a huge parade in Stamford, lots of holiday strolls and tree lightings, and more!
KEVIN’S PICKS
Wizard of Oz performed by Masuk High School students in Monroe Friday 7pm. Saturday 2pm and 7pm shows. Get tickets here
MEGAN’S PICKS
1. New Canaan Turkey Trot Sunday November 20th @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm at Waveny Park. Run to support Open Doors CT and help bridge the gap between homelessness and housing.
2. Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular! Show us your signs and look for the Star 99.9 Float!
Sunday, November 20th @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. On the eve of the parade, a Balloon Inflation Party on Saturday, November 19th from 3-6 p.m. at the intersection of Hoyt Street and Summer Street.
3. The Enchanted Forest in Greenwich November 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Photos with Santa, Crafts with Ms. Claus, Holiday Games, Access to the Giving Shop, Hot Cocoa Bar, Food Truck.
4. Glow Wild Lantern Festival all weekend at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
5. Elf the Musical Saturday November 19 @ 10:00 am Oakdale Theater.
Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week: “Pretty excited about making a huge Thanksgiving feast so my son can eat a roll”
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! This is the number 1 most universally hated sound in the world
All week I have tickets to Lizzo! She just announced “The Special 2our” coming to the XL Center in Hartford May 6th, 2023.
Play trivia every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s question right?
Q: This is the number 1 most universally hated sound in the world
A: Nails on a chalkboard
Photo credit: Getty Images
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: SONO Is Getting Festive This Holiday Season With A Big Kickoff This Weekend
South Norwalk always seemed to me like the perfect setting for a Christmas movie or winter wonderland. I lived there for a few years and always thought that. Now, they are doing exactly that with their first ever SONO Holiday Extravaganza this Sunday November 20th from 3pm-7pm. Seems like the perfect after party once you leave the Stamford Downtown parade.
Here is all the info on what’s happening:
What: Mayor Rilling and the Transportation, Mobility and Parking Team invites the community to Norwalk’s first-ever SoNo Holiday Extravaganza, sponsored by the Norwalk Parking Authority and Laz Parking.
This fun-filled family event is free to attend and will take place on 50 Washington Street at North Main Street on Sunday, November 20th from 3:00- 7:00 PM. T
he event will include Santa arriving from the rooftop of SoNo 50, a tree lighting ceremony and a Hanukkah celebration. It will also have fun activities for children, such as a merry-go-round, a petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage rides, games, a DJ, a Roton Middle School Chorale performance, and more!
Powered by Walnut Hill Community Church
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How do they deflate the giant parade balloons?
This weekend is the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. We hope to see you there with your signs from the Star float!
Every parade has the giant helium balloons, but how do they deflate them after the parade?
For the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade it’s done behind the Macy’s store on 7th Avenue through a process that involves unzipping them to let out the helium, lying on top of the balloon, and then rolling up the balloon to squeeze out any remaining air. Which sounds like how I deflate my air mattress ha ha.
They say that a if the people doing it are really good they can deflate a balloon in 15 minutes or less. Wow!
A Natural Sleep Aid
Does drinking tart cherry juice really make you sleep better?! Anna & Raven put it to the test!
Raven’s Report Card: Lawnmower Troubles
Raven broke the lawnmower, and his wife Alicia isn’t happy about it! Will it be enough to affect his grade this week? Find out in the podcast.