Thursday, September 18, 2025: What is “Preserving the Harvest”; Chef Plum Debunks Food Myths; Chef Plum Needs to Put His Shopping Card Back!

Thursday, September 18, 2025: What is “Preserving the Harvest”; Chef Plum Debunks Food Myths; Chef Plum Needs to Put His Shopping Card Back!

Chef Plum is sitting in for Raven while he is out on vacation! They talk about his show that he hopes will win an Emmy Award! Plus, his twin daughters just started college! Catch up with Chef Plum!

Chef Plum brought in a billion tomatoes, he calls it “preserving the harvest”, what does that mean and how do you do it?

Anna lists three news stories that seem almost out of this world, and Chef Plum can only pick and hear about one!

Kristen Bell is giving out advice on how to not gain weight when eating and dietitians are agreeing! Chef Plum debunks the food myths that you have always heard!

A chef went viral while people are trying to decipher what he says in the video, Anna asks Chef Plum what he is saying and Chef Plum shares five chef terms that every at-home chef should know!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Chef Plum will get you caught up on the trending news including if late night television is ending; Cardi B announces her pregnancy, and the Spirit Airlines pilot being told to “Get off the iPad.”

England makes you pay a deposit for your grocery cart so people will return them to the collection area. If you were to implement a “grocery store rule” to make the US more civil, what would it be?

Melanie is very close with her niece who is in high school. All her niece wants is a new Mac laptop because the Dell one she has doesn’t work well and she wants a better “cooler” version. Her sister said she couldn’t have one, it’s a waste of money and the one she has is fine for her schoolwork. Melanie wants to buy it for her niece even though her sister told her no. Her husband, Tyson, says it’s a mistake. You have to listen to what the mother says, and she said no. Melanie argues being the “favorite aunt” she’s allowed to break the rules.

The Circle of Care’s Upcoming Event!

The Circle of Care’s Upcoming Event!

It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and we are proud to team up with The Circle of Care for their “Make Tracks for Kids with Cancer Walk/Run” on Sunday, September 28th at Sherwood Island! Join Anna as she emcees this incredible event and learn more from Circle of Care founder Liz Salguero about the organization and the event in the podcast!

Wednesday, September 17, 2025: Kneecaps for Jewelry; How to Small Talk Like a Pro; Guessing the Younger Generation’s Slang!

Wednesday, September 17, 2025: Kneecaps for Jewelry; How to Small Talk Like a Pro; Guessing the Younger Generation’s Slang!

Elton John had his kneecaps removed and made into jewelry! Yes, real jewelry! Anna and Raven talk about whether this is weird or something people should do!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including the list of performers at 2026 Coachella, and the passing of Robert Redford.

Finding a job is a full-time job! Sam Rabinowitz tried a new strategy, going to Wall Street with a sign! It put him in front of some important people in his industry! Get the whole story on how he got his name out there! How did you find your job?

Small talk can be really challenging, but Anna and Raven have an expert in the studio! Adam Perrotti shares his tips and tricks on how to navigate these conversations like a pro!

Anna has a friend who was able to retire very early! Anna and Raven want to know how people are doing this!

There is a lot of new slang words and phrases that the younger generations are using! Anna and Raven invite Intern Logan to explain how to use these new words!

Henry’s mother has already sent a message on the group text to all the siblings that she plans on hosting Thanksgiving this year. This was their year to host, and Henry’s wife, Olivia, texted back “I thought it was at our home this year.”- and no one responded. She’s upset and wants her husband to call his mother and tell her that it’s their turn to host, they alternate every four years with their mom and his two sisters, and he says that if she really wants to host, then let her. Who cares? It’s not like she wants to cook and do it anyway. She says it’s the principle. What do you think?

Jen has a chance to win $6200! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

Sam Rabinowitz is Getting Creative to Find a Job!

Sam Rabinowitz is Getting Creative to Find a Job!

Finding a job is a full-time job! Sam Rabinowitz tried a new strategy, going to Wall Street with a sign! It put him in front of some important people in his industry! Get the whole story on how he got his name out there! 

Steins, Sausages & Shenanigans: Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Connecticut

Steins, Sausages & Shenanigans: Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Connecticut

Break out the lederhosen, it’s officially stein-lifting season!

Every Tuesday I talk all things food in Connecticut with CT Food Girly. This week she’s giving us the best spots to eat, drink, and polka your way through Oktoberfest across the state. Whether you’re craving a giant pretzel the size of your head, looking for a local brewery pouring up seasonal festbiers, or just want an excuse to shout Prost! with strangers, we’ve got the ultimate list.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025: Anna’s a Dream Interpreter; Confessions of a Concession Mom; 100 Days Until Christmas!

Tuesday, September 16, 2025: Anna’s a Dream Interpreter; Confessions of a Concession Mom; 100 Days Until Christmas!

Why are there so many love triangles, like the one in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty.’ Anna and Raven talk about love triangles that happen in real life, especially in the celebrity world!

Owen Cooper,15, set a record at the Emmy’s! Anna, Raven, and Producer Julie share their accomplishments when they were 15! 

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including why Taylor Swift was behind a screen entering the Chiefs game over the weekend, and the most unfortunate names!

Confessions of a concession mom! Anna’s best friend Danielle is now the concession stand mom for her daughter’s team, but she thinks she is going to get fired!

Anna thinks she is a self-proclaimed dream expert, so she tries to interpret Raven and Producer Julie’s nightmares! She even has her tarot cards out!

There are 100 days until Christmas! Why are labels at the top of everyones’ Christmas list and what do Anna, Raven, and Producer Julie want for Christmas!

Anna’s 16-year-old daughter has started cooking and it made us think, what is everyone having for dinner! Intern Logan asks the Office Squad!

It looks like TikTok is not going anywhere so Anna found a list of ways to be smarter online! But Anna thinks her algorithm is weird!

The talk of the street is that a wild animal is wandering Raven’s neighborhood. What animal showed up in your area and it was the talk of the town?!

Sara and Matt’s neighbor lives at home with his very elderly parents. Sara works from home and sees him put them on the porch in their rocking chairs and then he leaves. They don’t move from the porch for hours until he gets back. She wants to tell him it seems like elder abuse and to keep his parents inside. Her husband, Matt, says you have no idea what’s going on in that house, maybe they like to sit on those chairs for hours, mind your own business. What would you do? 

Risa and Bella have a chance to win $6100! All they have to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

Monday, September 15, 2025: Surviving Boredom; A Recap on The Emmy’s; Chef Plum’s Easy School-Night Meals!

Monday, September 15, 2025: Surviving Boredom; A Recap on The Emmy’s; Chef Plum’s Easy School-Night Meals!

With all of the technology and instant entertainment, Anna’s not sure her kids would survive the 90s! Anna and Raven reminisce about the things they did when they were bored!

A man drove a toy jeep to the store to go get a Slurpee while intoxicated! He didn’t realize it was illegal! Anna and Raven play, “is this illegal or did Anna just make this up?”

Most new homes and remodeled homes are missing one thing…formal dining rooms. Anna and Raven talk about those “weirdo” rooms that they have seen!

Nate Bargatze had a way to get people to wrap up their speeches faster at The Emmy’s! Raven shares his best idea to speed up the speeches and ChatGPT has some even better ones!

If you didn’t stay up to watch The Emmy’s, we get it! Anna and Raven get you caught up on what happened including the Golden Girls Tribute, Nate Bargatze’s $300,000 donation, and other highlight moments!

Flag on the Play! What did your significant other do that was questionable at best and we’ll decide if you’re in the wrong… or if they are!

Anna was able to get $1200 Euros from American Airlines after her parents flight was canceled. Did you ever go against the big guy and win?

Chef Plum is back with a bunch of easy meals to make during the school week! Best part, they only require one appliance!

 Laura and Ralph’s nephew is getting married, and Ralph’s sister is flying in from Croatia for the wedding. She is bringing her baby that the family has not met yet. (She and her husband moved to Croatia for work and have no family there.) The bride is insistent that it’s a no child wedding and does not want them to bring the eleven-month-old. Ralph thinks they should offer to skip the wedding and babysit their baby niece so his sister can go and have fun at the wedding with all the family she never gets to see anymore. Laura thinks this isn’t their problem. The bride should allow the baby and is being ridiculous, but it’s not their position to offer to skip the wedding to watch the baby.

Laura has a chance to win $6000! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

Friday, September 12, 2025: Gen Z is Scared of The Bathroom; Break Dancing at a Town Hall Meeting; Earning Your Mommy Margarita!

Friday, September 12, 2025: Gen Z is Scared of The Bathroom; Break Dancing at a Town Hall Meeting; Earning Your Mommy Margarita!

King Charles III and Prince Harry met for tea after not seeing each other in over a year. Anna and Raven read a transcript of the conversation (with their best British accents)!

Gen Z is quitting their jobs because going to the bathroom at work scares them! Anna and Raven ask Producer Julie if this is a real thing!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including Nate Bargagatze to host the Emmy’s, and the reason why your Amazon orders are in the water!

Anna realized that she had been booking appointments for her 16-year-old daughter and 6-year-old daughter together. Like every appointment. Her older daughter, Hayden, told Anna it has to stop.

Anna’s daughter had severe nut reaction due to cross-contamination at a restaurant and it landed them in the ER all night. She’s doing great now but what landed you in the ER?

Will Thilly is running for a position on the Cranford Township Committee. He’s gone viral for his unique form of breakdancing during town meetings! Anna and Raven want to know why he chose silent breakdancing! You can find him at https://willthilly.com/.

Every week Anna and Raven invite a middle school student to participate in Middle Schooler News! They report the headline news and Anna and Raven comment on it! This week Lainey joins the show!

Anna says for all you do, and all you put up with this week, you’ve earned yourself a drink. What did you do to earn your Mommy Margarita?

Amanda’s arm is in a cast, she broke her arm. She’s finally going back to work next week, and she mentioned that she can’t wait to get all her co-workers to sign her cast. Her husband, Harold, thinks it’s ridiculous, she’s an adult, it’ll look dirty and unprofessional. She works in a corporate setting, not a preschool! Do you think it matters if she gets it autographed by coworkers?

Vanessa and Ari have a chance to win $5900! All they have to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!