Things to Know: June 23rd

Things to Know: June 23rd

Bridgeport’s Beardsley Zoo kicks off centennial with live shows, time capsule CT Post

25+ things to do this weekend in Connecticut, June 24 – June 26 CT Post

Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Connecticut CT Post

Tracking Connecticut real estate values CT Post

Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant announces Connecticut show with Alison Krauss CT Post

Summer in Europe without leaving Connecticut CT Post

20 free workouts around CT for International Day of Yoga CT Post

RI-based company launching its oyster vodka in CT CT Post

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Thursday June 23, 2022:  Toys for Grown Ups; the True Price of Gift Cards; She’s a 10 but…

Thursday June 23, 2022:  Toys for Grown Ups; the True Price of Gift Cards; She’s a 10 but…

What’s the most obnoxious thing your neighbor has ever done?  Anna read a story about one couple whose neighbor chose to mow the lawn at the absolute worst time! (:12)

 Happy National Candy Month!  Anna and Raven spoke to professional confectioner Carly Schildhaus about some of the strangest candy inventions of the last year.  Would you ever eat a ketchup flavored popsicle?!  (2:52)

Company wide emails are sometimes necessary, but hitting reply all rarely is, and if you do it without even realizing then that’s all I need to know about you!  (6:18)

Are you an adult with childish tastes?  Did you know that there is a name for adults like that?  Lots of adults are spending their hard-earned money on toys and toy companies are taking advantage of it!  (10:10)

Is there a personality trait that makes an attractive person unattractive?  There’s a new trend on social media asking that exact question, so Anna decided to play along!  (17:35)

How many unused gift cards do you have?  Despite being one of the most popular gifts, most gift cards go unused, and you won’t believe how much money gets wasted every year!  (21:08)

If an artist told you to do something in a song, would you actually do it?  Beyonce released a song about quitting her job and economists are actually worried about its impact on unemployment numbers!  (28:04)

Every parent dreads the idea of their teenage throwing a party at their home.  But what if a group of teens threw a party at your house and none of them were even your child!?  (32:03)

James made it very clear he did not want a party for his 40th birthday, but his wife, Ellen, planned a surprise party anyway. He doesn’t like the attention and it makes him uncomfortable. He found out from one of his friends and now he wants her to cancel. She says he’s being a big baby, go to your party and have fun. What would you do?  (35:45)

Eleni has got a shot at $300!  Can she beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize?  (43:16)

THE FEED: The King of Rock And Roll

THE FEED: The King of Rock And Roll

Every Wednesday Kevin is joined by Nick Johnston,  TV and Film writer for Vanyaland.com. This week a new Kevin Hart movie that’s been 3 years in the making, Ethan Hawke’s horror movie return, and the biopic everyone will be shaking their hips to finally hits theatres.



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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: 70 year old woman coming out of retirement to help with the lifeguard shortage

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: 70 year old woman coming out of retirement to help with the lifeguard shortage

You’ve probably heard about the lifeguard shortage this summer in the US and here in CT.

Now a 70-year-old grandmother in Philly is helping. She used to be a lifeguard over 50 years ago when she was 16. Now she decided to come out of retirement and take it up again to help with the shortage.

There are still opportunities for lifeguard jobs here in CT if you or someone you know wants to help.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do bulls charge at red capes?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do bulls charge at red capes?

You’ve seen this in the running of the bulls in Spain, or at bull riding competitions on TV. The guys waves that red cape and the bull charges towards it. But the bull’s don’t charge because it’s red. It’s not the color at all, bulls are actually colorblind.  They charge because of the way the cape moves and the motion of the fabric. So it could be any color and it would have the same effect.

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Wellness Wednesday: Testing Your Longevity

Wellness Wednesday: Testing Your Longevity

We found a 10-second test that apparently predicts what the outcome of your life may be in the next 10 years. Catch up with the podcast and try it for yourself!
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Wednesday June 22, 2022:  The Thrift Shop Challenge; Is Anna A Bad Mom; How To Calculate Your Life Expectancy

Wednesday June 22, 2022:  The Thrift Shop Challenge; Is Anna A Bad Mom; How To Calculate Your Life Expectancy

You know that weird feeling when you see someone from work or school out in the real world for the first time?  Anna saw someone she didn’t expect at an event over the weekend, and it was one of the last people you would want to randomly bump into!  (:30)

If you could find out how much longer you have to live, would you want to?  Anna found a test to determine your life expectancy and she’s having the whole show try it out!  (3:38)

Pedestrians always have the right of way, but if you’re the kind of person who abuses that then that’s all I need to know about you!  (7:10)

How would you like to make half a million dollars a year?  Turns out you can if you can pass one simple test!  (10:34)

Has a celebrity ever influenced you to do something?  One major celebrity put out a new song over the weekend and experts are saying that it’s making people quit their jobs in record numbers!  (14:27)

Have you ever had a flight get cancelled?  It’s been a huge problem recently, so much so that the Secretary of Transportation has had to step in!  (18:24)

Have you ever done something in front of your kids and wondered if it made you a bad parent?  Anna found herself in this situation recently and she’s worried she set a terrible example!  (21:28)

Anna has invented a new game, The Thrift Shop Challenge!  Anna had the whole show go find something ridiculous at a thrift shop but they were only allowed to spend $10!  (29:16)

Joey and Elyse have been divorced for three years. Elyse is upset that she was not invited to her ex-stepdaughter’s graduation. She would like to attend; Joey thinks that she lost that privilege once she left him. Elyse says that she helped raise his daughter and they are still close. Joey feels uncomfortable and doesn’t want her there. What do you think?  (36:03)

Maria thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Can she succeed and win the $200 jackpot?  (43:44)

THE FEED: Craving Sushi In CT

THE FEED: Craving Sushi In CT

Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. Everyone has their go-to sushi spot if you like sushi, but where are some of the best places to try in Connecticut? Get your chopsticks and wasabi ready… time to order some rolls.