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Monday September 19, 2022:  The Mystery Smell; Sleep Walker; Your Old Room

Monday September 19, 2022:  The Mystery Smell; Sleep Walker; Your Old Room

Would you be more likely to get a tattoo if it was painless?  A team of scientists just created a painless, permanent tattoo, but does that defeat the purpose?  (:30)

Even when there isn’t a stop sign, pedestrians should always have the right of way, and if you ignore that rule that’s all I need to know about you! (3:20)

Have you ever had a gross smell that you couldn’t get rid of?  Anna has had a smell coming from her car for weeks now and she just discovered where it was coming from!  (6:41)

After discovering where the mystery smell in her car was coming from, Anna decided to play a game with Raven!  He’s going to have to smell a bunch of random objects blindfolded and see if he can identify them!  (17:35)

Do you sleep walk?  Anna’s daughter had a sleep-walking episode over the weekend and Anna almost didn’t realize it was happening!  (21:35)

What happened to your old room after you moved out of your parents house?  Raven’s son has been out of the house for a few years, but his wife refuses to move any of his old stuff!  (29:20)

Bobby and Rachel are vegan and Rachel thinks it only makes sense to have a vegan wedding. It’s their lifestyle and she thinks it’ll be fun to share with their guests. Bobby disagrees and thinks you have to offer at least a chicken option otherwise people will be upset. What do you think?  (35:53)

Vanessa has got a shot at $2100!  All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  (42:57)

THE FEED: Food Trucks, Turkey Legs, and Fencing

THE FEED: Food Trucks, Turkey Legs, and Fencing

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 first day of fall is TECHNICALLY September 22nd, but you know fall is here when you start to see events with turkey legs, apple cider, and Medieval Marketplaces. There’s even an event where you can learn fencing this weekend!

KEVIN’S PICKS

Hang with Anna Zap from Anna and Raven at the City of Bridgeport Touch-A-Truck Emergency Preparedness Day: Saturday September 17th from 10am till Noon at the Casino Bath Area of Seaside Park.

FREE event for the whole family. Police K9 Unit, Bridgeport Fire Department Extrication unit, Bridgeport Fire Department Zodiac, Hydrant Dig, Eagle 1 Helicopter. Learn CPR, Stop the Bleed, Get a COVID Vaccination and more!

MEGAN’S PICKS

1. Honey Harvest Festival at the Bartlett in Stamford. Sunday September 18th 11am-3pm. Honey tastings, crafts, food trucks, face painting, and live music. 

2. Olympian Fencing Studio in Wilton Open House, Saturday Sept 17th and Sunday Sept 18th both 9:30-11:30am. Learn about fencing and take a lesson. All ages welcome.

3. Sound Waters beach clean up, Saturday Sept 17 1-3pm, Cummings Park in Stamford. Gloves and buckets provided, all ages welcome. 

4. The Connecticut Renaissance Faire in Lebanon, Sunday September 18 @ 10:30 am – 6:00 pm. An enchanted recreation of the 16th-century harvest festival. Here you can feast like a king on turkey legs and local craft brews for the parents, shop like a queen in New England’s largest Medieval Marketplace. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

5. Blue Sunday, Westport Library, Sunday September 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. A new monthly series of blues shows featuring musicians from Fairfield County and Beyond!

Megan’s Mom Quote of The Week: “We can’t all look good at the same time. It’s either me, the kids, or the house.”

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! The average person buys 6 of these a year for their home

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! The average person buys 6 of these a year for their home

All this week I have super cool prize. Tickets to an Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes Saturday, September 26. Watch a screening of The Princess Bride and join the movie’s star Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film.

Play trivia every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s question?

Q: The average person buys 6 of these a year for their home

A: Lightbulbs

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Dog Helps Lost Owner Find Her Way Home

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Dog Helps Lost Owner Find Her Way Home

You always hear the phrase “Dogs are a man’s best friend” but it’s more accurate that dogs are everyone’s best friend.

Like this story of an 84-year-old woman in Houston who managed to wander off from her home and was missing for 48 hours. Luckily is is back home safe and okay now. Incredibly the dog she had adopted just about a week earlier named Maximus, followed her out of the house and stayed by her side the entire time. What a good boy!

Dog lovers are crying right now, and even if you’re not a dog lover you have to admit this story warms your heart a little. Dogs are just the best.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did the word “emoji” come from?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did the word “emoji” come from?

You’ve no doubt used them thousands of times when texting. Emojis. But where did that term come from anyway?

The actually word emoji is actually a combo of a few Japanese characters 絵 (“e,” meaning picture), 文 (“mo,” means write) and 字 (“ji,” character). Super interesting how we now communicate with pictures just like they did back in ancient times.

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Pumpkin Spice Everything!

Pumpkin Spice Everything!

Pumpkin Spice is back, which gave Anna the idea to try three new pumpkin spice themed meals! Even better, we have a professional chef in to tell her if they are worth it or not!

Raven’s Report Card: A Girl’s Trip

Raven’s Report Card: A Girl’s Trip

Alicia is live from the airport and getting ready to travel to a bachelorette party. Is Raven ready to take care of the house and the dogs? Well… after what happened last time, maybe not. Catch up with the podcast.

Friday, September 16, 2022:  Snuck In; Anna’s Pumpkin Spice Specialties; Raven’s Report Card

Friday, September 16, 2022:  Snuck In; Anna’s Pumpkin Spice Specialties; Raven’s Report Card

The US and Canada are very similar countries in many ways.  But there is one major dialectic difference that Anna can’t wrap her head around. (:30)

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to give Raven a grade on how he did as a husband that week!  This week, Alicia is getting on a plane to go on a girls trip and Raven’s grade will depend on how well he helped her prepare!  (2:54)

You don’t necessarily need to say “bless you” every time someone sneezes, but if you say nothing that’s all I need to know about you!  (6:04)

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever snuck into a concert or event?  Lots of people sneak snacks into a movie theater, but Producer Sean has found a way to sneak in a full meal!  (9:55)

Ae 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 reason some Brits are camping out in the streets of London!  (17:02)

Does your child have what it takes to beat Raven in a trivia contest? If they can succeed they’ll win a $100 Target gift card!  But don’t expect Raven to go easy on them…   (20:18)

Pumpkin Spice is everywhere this time of year, so Anna has decided to create some new recipes using everyone favorite fall seasoning!  She even invited the Food Network’s Chef Plum to judge her new creations!  (24:06)

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!  (27:56)

Kevin can’t stand his best friend’s fiancée. He’s been talking to a few of their mutual buddies and is plotting an “intervention” to tell him that they think she isn’t good for him and that he’s making a mistake. Kevin’s wife, Amy, says you can’t tell a grown man not to get married because you don’t like her! Whose side are you on?  (31:11)

Greg has got a shot at $2000!  Can he beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize?  (38:51)

THE FEED: Tackling The Dinner Time Rush

THE FEED: Tackling The Dinner Time Rush

Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin talks to Kallie from ButFirstCoffee Blog.com about all things parenting, kids and mom life. Everyone knows that “dinner time rush” stress all too well. But what if you could completely eliminate it so you and the family can just sit down for a stress free meal every night. Kallie has some great ideas and easy tips to make it happen. 

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