Things to Know: August 10th

Things to Know: August 10th

CT’s best bakeries of 2022, according to Connecticut Magazine CT Post

CT’s best coffee roasters, coffeehouses of 2022, according to Connecticut Magazine CT Post

How Connecticut’s hot summers are leading to more ticks in the state CT Post

SONIC locations in CT bring back pickle juice slush, pickle fries CT Post

CT’s best pizza restaurants of 2022, according to Connecticut Magazine CT Post

Luxury doughnuts at Bridgeport’s Magical Fantasia earning raves CT Post

CT’s Riko’s Pizza opens Florida restaurant, Fairfield location coming this fall CT Post

Amy Schumer to perform at Ridgefield Playhouse in September CT Post

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Wednesday August 10, 2022: Your First Apartment; Out Your In-Laws; Dog Birthdays

Wednesday August 10, 2022: Your First Apartment; Out Your In-Laws; Dog Birthdays

How much time do you spend every day relaxing?  It’s nice to get an hour or two, but according to one study it’s not nearly enough!  (:30)

This time of year, sunburns are common so Anna has been looking around for some effective burn treatments!  She found one, but it’s a little wild, so she’s testing it on Producer Sean!  (3:22)

It’s up to you to decide how you use social media, but if your entire Instagram feed is “fitness models”, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:50)

How much was your first apartment?  Anna read a study that record numbers of adults still live with their parents, especially men!  (10:22)

Do your In-Laws annoy you?  Everybody has at least a couple annoying in-law stories, so Anna and Raven are giving you a chance to share them!  (14:08)

Are you up to date on the week’s biggest news stories?  Anna and Raven will get you up to date on what’s trending, including the retirement announcement that has rocked the world of sports!  (21:29)

Anna needs a babysitter for later today and her current sitter is unavailable!  Luckily, she has three people who are interested in the job, all she has to do now is interview them…  (24:49)

Some dog owners go all out for special dog occasions, and some do not.  Anna is definitely the latter and Raven can’t believe that she skipped this special occasion!  (28:48)

It’s back to school time and it’s a busy time for parents!  Anna and Raven spoke to the Tiktok Mom Shannon Doherty to get some mom hacks!  (31:59)

Charlie and Meghan are planning a trip to Jamaica to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. There was a bit of confusion though, Meghan thought they were going to take their two young children, Charlie does not want to. Meghan is not on board with going away for a week without the kids when they haven’t been on a trip in three years. Charlie says it’s their anniversary, leave the kids! What do you think?  (35:53)

Linda thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Can she succeed and win the $1300 jackpot?  (42:59)

THE FEED: Cheers To CT Vineyards & Wineries!

THE FEED: Cheers To CT Vineyards & Wineries!

Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. This week they talk about some of the best vineyards and wineries in Connecticut and they unique food they offer. One even has a corn maze!

Chamard Vineyards – Clinton
It has a small bistro for lunch and dinner at the winery.

Jones Winery – Shelton
Live music on Fridays and Sundays. Serves CT and New England cheese and fruit depending on the season

Rose Vineyard – North Branford
Serves a full seasonal food menu. Also, has an Annual Wine Corn Maze!

Jonathan Edwards Winery – North Stonington
Offers froze. You can bring a picnic and dine on the deck or patio.

White Silo Farms & Winery – Sherman
Offers cheese platters and gourmet picnic lunch boxes. Also, has pizza and wine dinners for 2.

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: U.S. Army Vet combine two of his passions to help other vets

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: U.S. Army Vet combine two of his passions to help other vets

Anyone who has served in the military can probably related to this story.

A U.S. Army veteran named Jason Wilson has been getting a lot of buzz on the internet lately from his new idea called “Meat Therapy BBQ”. He describes it as a way to heal through BBQ.

Like a lot of vets, when he wasn’t serving anymore he says he struggled to get back in the swing of things with regular civilian life. So he decided to combine two things he loved barbecue and helping/serving others. Now it’s a unique way for him to not only help himself but also other vets.

Here is his Instagram page It’s a great follow if you like meats.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What causes the smell after it rains?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What causes the smell after it rains?

We haven’t had a ton of rain this summer, but when we have you probably noticed that distinctive smell that happens once the rain ends. But where does that smell come from?

There’s actually a name for it… petrichor. Basically all the oil from various plants falls off and dries on the ground. Then when it rains, that oil combines with a type of bacteria to produce the smell that we all know and love so well. If you’re lucky you even get a rainbow to go along with it.

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Raven Gives Anna A “Grease” Quiz

Raven Gives Anna A “Grease” Quiz

Since Olivia Newton-John passed away, Raven thought it would be a good time to test Anna’s knowledge of “Grease”. How many of these questions would you have gotten right?

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Remembering Woodstock 99′

Remembering Woodstock 99′

A documentary about Woodstock 99′ was released on Netflix and it has Anna & Raven reflecting about their time at the festival. Even more surprising, one of their producers was there as well…as a child! Hear the full story in the podcast and what’s your Woodstock experience?!

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Things to Know: August 9th

Things to Know: August 9th

Hot and humid again today before storms bring reprieve to CT, weather service says CT Post

5 things to know about CT’s pandemic bonus for essential workers CT Post

CT ranks 7th in the nation for childhood well-being, report shows CT Post

What is the most iconic regional grocery store chain in Connecticut? CT Post

This CT metro area has the third highest rent in the U.S., report shows CT Post

6 cute Connecticut downtowns for shopping CT Post

Former Connecticut artist to attend Grand Canyon Celebration of Art CT Post

Mystic among shoreline dining destinations lauded by New York Times CT Post

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Tuesday August 9, 2022:  Pool People; Anna and Raven’s Woodstock Experience; Summer Scaries

Tuesday August 9, 2022:  Pool People; Anna and Raven’s Woodstock Experience; Summer Scaries

Do you believe in Bigfoot?  Some people are skeptical, but Anna has uncovered incontrovertible proof! (:30)

 Are you in your parents will?  You would think that the answer would be an obvious yes, but that wasn’t the case for a famous pair of sisters…  (3:39)

Working hard is a good thing, but if you’re constantly complaining about something you have to do every day, that’s all I need to know about you!  (7:10)

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 yesterday’s loss of a cinema icon!  (10:41)

If you have a pool in the summer time, people will inevitably try to come hang out with you.  But Anna and Raven noticed that everywhere you go, it’s always the same type of people who try to crash your pool party!  (13:50)

Anna loves watching TV with her teen daughter, but when they started watching the new Woodstock ’99 documentary, Anna realized that she had made a terrible mistake!  (17:15)

We all get the Sunday Scaries sometimes, but have you ever had the Summer Scaries?  Odds are, unless you have one very specific profession, you’ve never had to deal with them before!  (25:12)

Danielle and Jason’s neighbors have moved out and their dumpster has been unattended for months. Jason doesn’t see the big deal if he dumps some stuff into the dumpster. Danielle says you can’t just use someone’s dumpster without their permission! He says no one will know or care, it’s been months! What would you do?  (32:22)

Mike has got a shot at $1200!  Can he beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize?  (40:17)