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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do the Yankees wear Pinstripes?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do the Yankees wear Pinstripes?

With only a few games left in the regular season all eyes are on the Yankees lately. Even if you’re not a Yankees fan you still are following along to see if Aaron Judge can hit that 62nd home run and break the record. Will he do it?! Who knows.

As I was watching over the weekend I wondered why the Yankees started wearing those now iconic pinstripes on their uniforms? One big rumor is that Babe Ruth requested the look to make him look slimmer on the field and in photos. It doesn’t seem to be the most accurate explanation since as most people point out the team was wearing them since about 1912 well before Ruth played for them. It’s more an element of the style back then in the early 1900s. The Yankees were clearly version fashion forward.

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Monday October 3, 2022: Brag About Your Parents; Raven Goes Man Camping; Toddler Theater

Monday October 3, 2022: Brag About Your Parents; Raven Goes Man Camping; Toddler Theater

Do you have something you love to hate?  Anna was shocked to hear about the amount of security that was necessary to protect someone as harmless as Barney The Dinosaur! (: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, including the returns of three Halloween icons!  (4:02)

It may not be your own bathroom, but if you leave a mess in a public bathroom, that’s all I need to know about you! (8:01)

Do you ever brag about your parents?  One 9-year-old boy in England was bragging about his, but Anna thinks he has a right to! (11:26)

Fall has arrived and spooky season is now in effect, but what is it about October that makes it so spooky?  According to Astrologer Ann, the answer lies in the stars! (25:42)

Raven has returned from his annual man-camping trip! Despite the fact that he’s not supposed to talk about the weekend activities, there are a few details he’s prepared to divulge! (29:41)

What’s better than watching some of the greatest movie scenes of all time?  Listening to them being performed by toddlers! (33:41)

Dan and Taylor had all their fall decorations stolen from their yard and porch. Dan says he can recognize who did it from their Ring camera because of the way they walk. It looks just like the teenager from a few houses down that walks on his toes. Taylor says you can’t call the police or confront someone because the way he walks looks familiar. Plus, it was just decorations, not a car. What would you do? (36:59)

Clarice has got a shot at $400!  Can she beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize? (45:06)

The Feed: Fun Ways To Spend Your First Weekend of October

The Feed: Fun Ways To Spend Your First Weekend of October

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. This weekend Megan has some great things to do that involve hayrides, sesame street, and lots of apples and pumpkins.

MEGAN’S PICKS:

1. New Canaan Nature Center Fall Fair. On Saturday Oct 1st activities for adults & kids of all ages will include: carnival rides, crazy maze, zip line, pumpkin decorating, apple slingshots, and so much more!

2. Harwinton Fair Saturday October 1st and 2nd located at the fairgrounds in Harwinton. Exciting events including antique tractor pulls, wood chopping contests, animal exhibits, amazing fair food and vendors. The fair will also have agricultural displays, kids activities and so much more.

3. Sam Bridge in Greenwich Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch October 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. 

4. Total Mortgage Arena Total in Bridgeport, Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic October 1 three showtimes on Saturday. 

5. Earthplace in Westport, Fall Festival Sunday October 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. A full day of family fun that includes food trucks, a climbing wall, corn pool, apple slingshot, donut on a string, nature exploration, animal encounters, and more!

Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week: “Don’t compare yourself to other mothers. We all feel crazy! Some just hide it better than others”

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Good Samaritans are helping each other in the wake of Hurrican Ian

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Good Samaritans are helping each other in the wake of Hurrican Ian

You’ve probably seen the footage and photos coming out of Florida after Hurricane Ian ripped through the state this week. It left a lot of people stranded, homes and lives destroyed. But with any disaster of this scale you always have a bright spot of people helping each other. Here are a few of the good stories coming out of Florida that have gone viral:

This video of a 29-year-old guy in southwest Florida named Mike Ross who saved a cat stuck in Hurricane Ian.

A reporter in Orlando saved a nurse by carrying her through floodwaters after she got stranded in her car.

A group of people saved an older guy from a flooded vehicle near Fort Myers.

Wishing the best to everyone down there and the recovery efforts.

Image credit: REUTERS/Joe Skipper

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do brides have bridesmaids?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do brides have bridesmaids?

Fall wedding season is here. I feel like there are SO many weddings in the fall now. Makes sense with how beautiful the weather is this time of year. Today’s mystery…. why do brides have bridesmaids?

It’s now more of a tradition than anything to give the bride moral support from her friends and family she’s closest with on her big day. They also help out with anything she needs leading up to the wedding and during the ceremony. But that wasn’t always the reason.

As legend has it way back in the day the purpose of having bridesmaids was to confuse any evil spirits who might want to harm the bride. Feels very Game of Thrones-ish.

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Anna & Raven’s Helluva Story!

Anna & Raven’s Helluva Story!

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Raven’s Report Card: Raven’s Trip

Raven’s Report Card: Raven’s Trip

Raven has been preparing for his big “man camping” trip this coming weekend, but has he been too focused on his trip and not enough on his wife, Alicia, this week? Will it affect his grade? Check out the podcast!

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