Every Wednesday in The Feed I talk with Susie Calabrese, Home Expert and Local Realtor here in Connecticut about home tips and life hacks.
This week we’re talking summer fun, but right at home. Staycations! Then we get into prepping your house for when you actually leave it for vacation this summer.
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Companies have started rewording their job descriptions and it’s removing the work life balance. Anna and Raven wonder how this will impact the future!
There are certain unspoken rules and etiquette of airplane seating! Find out what Samantha Brown from The Travel Channel thinks! Anna fully agrees with the new thing when it comes to reclining, Raven doesn’t think it’s a big deal!
An iconic figure was stolen from a fast-food restaurant! Anna and Raven talk about the weird things that they took when they were younger!
Anna hosted a party last night and the most the “What can I bring?,” question has to the be most awkward conversation! Find out how she handled it and what Raven has said to answer this question!
Extreme Hobbies! Raven’s wife Alicia completed her first Mud Run and signed up for the next one! But what extreme hobby are you a part of?
Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news stories including Amazon expecting to take a loss from Amazon Prime Day, and the Fyre Festival is for sale on eBay!
Get the science behind “Old Person Smell” and find out who Anna and Raven sniffed! Yes, they sniffed the oldest people yesterday and report back today to see who has “Old Person Smell!”
“It’s a Small World” is getting a new verse to the song! Anna asked her nieces and daughter to sing what they think the new verse would be; it’s nothing like the real version!
Are you a restroom camper? This man went viral for talking about how he is a restroom camper and spends hours giving himself a pep talk. Anna and Raven tried it!
Mike’s sister is getting a divorce and it’s nasty. Her soon to be ex-husband is a deadbeat and she’ll have to move back in with their mother with her two kids. Mike and his wife, Tina, are financially secure, and he wants to offer to buy her a townhouse, or a small home. His wife thinks that it’s too much of an offer and his sister will feel like a failure and that her big brother is bailing her out again. He says he at least needs to offer, she says no, if she needs help, she should ask.
Vivian has a chance to win $1700! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
Every Tuesday in The Feed @CTFoodGirly comes on to talk food, dining, and drinks here in Connecticut.
Whether you like yours piled high with mac and cheese, dripping with chili, or simply slathered in classic mustard and relish, we all know that our state has no shortage of tasty hot dog spots. This week CT Food Girly tells us about some of the best places, like the iconic Frankie’s, the legendary Blackie’s, and the all time favorite… Super Duper Weenie. Want a dog with pastrami and Russian dressing? Jake’s Diggity Dogs has you. Craving a side of nostalgia and onion rings? Glenwood Drive-In’s got the goods. Press play on the full audio below and find your next favorite frank!
Frankie’s – Wallingford, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Plainville, West Haven
They’re really known for their hotdogs, they serve them original, or with, chili, peppers and
onions, mushrooms, bacon, nacho cheese, all the good stuff. They have been around since
1937, and I always enjoy going in there for a hot meal.This is where you can quickly get a fresh
burger, hotdog, curly fries, onion rings, and more.
Glenwood Drive-In located in Hamden. Old-fashion spot for great
hotdogs. It’s definitely under the category of high-quality fast food. They have juicy burgers,
freshly made onion rings, lobster rolls, and sometimes I even order a buttery grilled cheese from
here, it just hits the spot. They have been around since 1955, this family run business also has
a daughter named Kelly, who opened up an ice cream parlor, Kelly’s Cone Connection that is
attached to Glenwood and it’s a great location to get your hotdogs and a scoop of ice cream.
Blackie’s Hot Dog Stand- Cheshire
They have been a Connecticut tradition since 1928. They’re all about hot dogs and their famous
homemade hot pepper relish. For their menu, you either are ordering ketchup, brown mustard,
or their famous hot pepper relish as a topping. They’re hotdogs that are actually a custom recipe
made here in New Britain, CT.
Jordan’s Hot Dog & Mac – New Haven
They’re known for their “Mac Dog” which is a hot dog with mac and cheese, bacon, and
jalapeno. They have a bunch of other great specialty hot dogs and a huge section for add-ons. I
saw fried chicken, shaved steak, and buffalo sauce as some add-ons and I bet they’re packed
with flavor on a hot dog.
DogTown in Milford. They started in a food truck and as that truck grew and the menu expanded, they created the “doghouse hot dog joint” in 2017. These dogs are definitely a level up from the classics, their menu offers some amazing specialty dogs like the zephyr with american cheese, chili, hot pepper relish and raw onion, or the yuppie,
with bacon sweet relish, brown mustard, raw onion and sauerkraut. They also have great
burgers, a custom blend, and plenty of sides to order from too like tater tots, chicken tenders,
and chili cheese fries.
Jake’s Diggity Dogs – Milford
If you want an awesome hotdog in the area, Jake’s is the place to go. I have never seen a menu
filled with so many hot dog choices. They offer one dog that is the “Rueben Dog” and it’s topped
with pastrami, swiss cheese, russian dressing, spicy brown mustard and sauerkraut. That is my
dream hot dog.
Super Duper Weenie in Fairfield has been pushing out specialty dogs, fresh cut french fries,
burgers and nuggets for years. Tiny hot dog joint with made-from -scratch toppings and relishes.
Super Duper Weenie has a lot of specialty hot dogs, which is awesome for those that love to
pile on those toppings and flavors. They have a bunch of great condiments too, which are all
made from scratch, so you know they’re super fresh. Their hot dogs are split and grilled and laid
onto a fresh-baked roll with their own homemade relishes and toppings. I’m personally ordering
their New Yorker, which is mustard, sauerkraut, their hot relish and onion sauce
In one state, if a teenager is a bully they are at risk of losing their driver’s license! Anna and Raven talk about what else should warrant taking a driver’s license!
Everyone is talking about Love Island and Anna and Raven don’t understand it! Anna asked Anna’s 16-year-old daughter what it’s about! Find out what ChatGPT says the show is about!
Flip Flop Fails are responsible for a ton of injuries! Anna and Raven talk about the injuries they experience from their flip flops! Yes, flip flops!
Robert Irwin accidentally dined and dashed! Raven had too good of a heart to leave the restaurant and actually paid for everyone’s meal! Find out when Anna left without tipping!
Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending TSA now allowing all passengers to keep the shoes on through security, and Amazon Prime Day is coming up!
Does the Waze App interfere with Police Officers attempts to be discrete for speed stops? Anna and Raven speak with retired Police Chief Gary MacNamara about how Police Officers work around Waze; don’t always trust the app!
Raven saw an article about how old people start to develop an “old person smell.” Anna and Raven are going to smell the three oldest people they interact with and report back on the way they smelt tomorrow.
Anna had an encounter with a bug she had never seen before! She and Raven want to hear about the animal that you saw on a trip! Some of these stories are insane!
Andre and Lena are divorced and have shared custody of their seven-year-old daughter. Lena is a nutritionist, and she thinks it’s super irresponsible that Andre has no rules when it comes to food at his home. When their daughter is with dad, she eats Oreos, fries, pizza, and whatever else is lying around. Andre says that when it’s his house, their daughter can eat what she wants and what’s available- he’s not going to force her to eat things she doesn’t want. When Lena has their daughter, she can control what she eats. What do you think?
Barbara has a chance to win $1600! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
Does the Waze App interfere with Police Officers attempts to be discrete for speed stops? Anna and Raven speak with retired Police Chief Gary MacNamara about how Police Officers work around Waze; don’t always trust the app!
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Anna and her family did a 13-hour road trip! She and Anna ask you what the top five worst parts of a road trip are!
Joey Chestnut reclaimed his title at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest! Anna and Raven share what food they ate so much they couldn’t eat that food for a long time!
Road trips were at an all-time high over the holiday weekend! Anna’s husband went to the gas station and the gas pump didn’t stop pumping! There are some crazy things that you see at the gas station!
Anna’s friend Maria and her family own a gas station, and she joins Anna and Raven to share the weird things she has seen there!
Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news stories including the new movies in theaters right now; F1: The Movie and Jurassic World Rebirth.
To cruise or not to cruise. The story of the Poop Cruise is viral right now and just came out with a documentary on Netflix! Anna and Raven want to know about the pros and cons about cruises!
Our hearts are with the families who have been impacted by the flash floods in Texas. Anna and Raven speak to Meteorologist Ashley Baylor to answer questions about the disaster.
Raven got hit in at an Applebee’s and he didn’t even realize! He tells Anna what happened!
Anna and Raven speak with NYC Wingwoman, Cher Gopman, to find out what signs to look for when you think someone may be flirting with you in public but your not sure! You can find Cher at https://nycwingwoman.com/!
Angie and Ford’s dog was injured while he was out with their dog walker. That led to a $700 vet bill. The worst part is that the dog walker was unclear about what exactly happened to cause the injury. Angie thinks he should be responsible for the bill and wants to present it to him. Her husband, Ford, says that he’s an uninsured 24-year-old that dog walks for extra money. There’s no point in trying to go after him for money. What do you think?
Lauren has a chance to win $1500! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
Anna and Raven speak with NYC Wingwoman, Cher Gopman, to find out what signs to look for when you think someone may be flirting with you in public but your not sure! You can find Cher at https://nycwingwoman.com/!
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Anna’s friend Maria and her family own a gas station and she joins Anna and Raven to share the weird things she has seen there!
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Star 99.9 and Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria are sending one winner and a guest to Miami to see Dua Lipa! You also win hotel, airfare and a $100 gift card to Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria!
Listen to Star 99.9 every morning at 9am for the Dua Lipa montage. Caller 10 gets put in the running for the trip! Or head to any Connecticut Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria location for another shot to enter as we celebrate Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria‘s 100th birthday by giving YOU a great present!
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Every Friday in The Feed Megan Schinella comes on the air to talk about all the fun things happening in and around Connecticut this weekend that you can do with the kids and family.
KEVIN’S PICKS:
STAR 99.9 and Raven for the Pleasant Paws Pet Center Open House & Pet Adoption Event on Saturday, June 28th from 11am-3pm. Free event open to the public! Vendors, Food Truck, Bounce House and More at 94 South Main Street, Newtown, CT! Raven will be there 11am-2pm.
MEGAN’S PICKS:
1. Kings of the Sea Boat and Yacht out of Stamford by The Wheel. They have a boat with a slide for families. Great service and staff.
2. Black Hall Outfitters in Old Lyme rentals for kayaks, paddle-boards, and canoes. Get out on the water.
3. Haven Hot Chicken Sunday from 1-4pm pop up event with Crispy Melty by 550 Boston Post Road, Orange CT. Get the chance to enjoy a crispy melty grilled cheese featuring a crunchy.
4. Fairfield County Boat Charters private full service luxury boats out of Norwalk and Stamford.
5. Rowayton Seafood Family-owned seafood restaurant & market with waterfront dining in Rowayton. Restored Peterson vessel turned oyster & clam bar. Pearl’s 75 year legacy continues.
Megan’s Mom Quote: “Every mom has a breaking point mine is hearing I’m bored before 10am.”