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Friday May 27, 2022: Still Afraid To Tell Your Parents; What They Didn’t Teach You; Raven’s Report Card

Fast food workers rarely make good tips, but a new trend is starting to change that and Anna thinks it’s ingenious! (:30)

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to the show to give Raven a grade on how he did as a husband that week! This week, Alicia is getting ready to go on vacation and Raven’s behavior has not been helping her stress level! (3:35)

Have a garage sale is a great to get rid of old junk. But if you just leave it out there for weeks, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:52)

Is there something that you’re still embarrassed to tell your parents about, even as an adult? Anna was nervous last weekend about her mom finding out about her new tattoo! (10:22)

Everyone has been fascinated by the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial, but Behavioral Expert Dr. Patrick Wanis spoke to Anna and Raven about the one detail everyone seems to be missing… (17:40)

What do you wish they taught in school? Anna’s friend said that her son called her in a panic because he didn’t know how to do a simple, everyday task! (20:51)

It’s time for Mommy’s Margarita Friday! Moms (and Dads) share all the crazy things that their kids have put them through this week that have definitely earned them a margarita! (28:31)

Have you ever been an audience member of a late night show like SNL? It’s not as hard as you think! Anna and Raven spoke to Jill and Amanda who have seen over 50 live shows combined and they revealed the secret on how to do it! (32:07)

Joe and Kristy have three children, 16, 12, and five years old. Their 16-year-old daughter watches the younger siblings often. She has requested to be paid to watch them because she can’t get a summer job because she babysits them so much. Kristy agrees, she helps make dinner, and is such a help. They should pay her, it’s a job! Joe disagrees, family helps and watches family. He thinks that she’s 16, she shouldn’t get a paycheck for babysitting her own siblings. What do you think? (36:07)

Michael thinks he’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! Can he succeed and win the $400 jackpot? (44:07)

SHOOTING STARS COUNTDOWN Week of May 26th: Gaga Tries To be Top Gun

These are the top 5 biggest songs in Connecticut this week, voted by you! Listen to the Shooting Stars Countdown every weeknight at 8pm.

5 Em Beihold – Numb Little Bug

4 Ed Sheeran – 2step

3 Sam Smith – Love Me More

2 Harry Styles – As It Was

1 Lady Gaga – Hold My Hand

Photo credit: Interscope Records

THE FEED: How To Keep Your Kids Busy In The Car Without Screens

Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin talks to Kallie from ButFirstCoffee Blog.com about all things parenting and mom life. With the long weekend coming up for Memorial Day Kallie has some fun ways to pass the time in the car with kids, that don’t involve screens.

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Only 6% of the people in the world have proof they did this

All this week I have tickets to see Big Time Rush at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre June 24th.

Play every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s question?

Q: Only 6% of the people in the world have proof they did this

A: Graduated college.

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: This kid’s tee-ball walk up dance is better than most MLB baseball players

If you have kids that play sports you know how great it is to see them on the field, court, ice, whatever sport they are playing. It’s so fun.

Especially when kid’s do something hilarious like this. A boy in California has a VERY elaborate walk-up dance every time he comes to the plate in his tee-ball league. Everyone loves it. His mom, the other parents, even his teammates. If we ever see this kid in the major leagues one day I hope he still keeps this dance.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are school buses yellow?

It’s a good question. Of all the colors they could’ve made school buses, why yellow? That yellow shade even has it’s own name in the color directory “national school bus glossy yellow”.

It started back in 1939 when transportation officials from all 48 states at the time agreed on a number of different safety measures for buses. One of them being the color yellow. Reason being is that yellow is very easy to see in the early morning hours, dusk, or late at night. Also, the black lettering against the yellow makes it easy to read from a distance.

It took a while for all school buses to get on board with the new standard. It wasn’t until 1974 that all school busses were finally yellow.

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Anna Zap The Balloon Artist

Anna was tasked to learn how to make balloon animals but settled for how to make a sword instead. If you want to learn yourself, give this a watch! How did she do?

Raven Picks’em: The Shoplifters

Anna lists three insane news stories that are trending, Raven picks the one you hear about. Today, shoplifters are using a crazy excuse to explain stealing from a store! Would you be arrested too? Listen to the podcast and decide if this woman is innocent or a thief.

Raven’s Pet Pals – Meet Wilson

Meet Wilson, a four-year-old, 55 lb. pit/lab with the most infectious smile and soulful eyes. He came to a Georgia shelter as a stray in December of 2021, where he then became their longest resident after waiting 168 days to be rescued. Now he is safe and being spoiled in his foster home in Connecticut waiting for his next chapter to begin!

With a sweet face, happy tail, and plenty of kisses to go around, Wilson is guaranteed to be your best friend! He is a loving goofball and will be your shadow, following you wherever you go. He’s friendly with everyone he meets, including kids. He loves to play with any toy he can get his paws on, especially soft squeak toys, which he will proudly carry around in his mouth. Wilson also enjoys being outside, rolling around in the grass, and will sprawl out and lay like a frog, soaking up the sun.

Despite being in a shelter so long, Wilson is a very good boy – he knows “sit” and “stay,” is housetrained, and is nearly crate trained, however also does fine when left alone in a secure area of the home. Wilson is food motivated and will take treats gently from your hand. He likes going for walks but does need some work on leash. He is fine with other submissive dogs but will need a few introductions before adoption. A fenced yard is required.

Wilson’s adoption fee is $350 and he is vaccinated, microchipped, neutered, and has been heartworm treated. If you are interested in adopting this handsome man, please complete the application at form.jotform.com/200883908893166. For questions, email [email protected].

Thursday May 26, 2022: Little Lies; Low Key Injured; Producer Jon Beat-Boxing

Anna’s vacation has been disrupted by Covid and now she has to make a choice about whether or not to even go through with it! (:23)

Would you ever ask a celebrity for a selfie? Anna got a picture with Jimmy Fallon last night, but the process of getting it was a little awkward… (3:08)

Talking on the phone in the checkout line is annoying, but if you’re doing it on SPEAKER, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:08)

Is it ever ok to lie? Anna found herself in an awkward situation when her husband was encouraging her to lie about her health! (9:53)

Anna’s got 3 crazy new stories and Raven is gonna pick one to talk about! Today his options are; An “accidental” shoplifter, a tattoo leaves someone temporarily blind, and ever persons toilet nightmare! (17:37)

Have you ever gotten really hurt and just not gone to the doctor? Raven injured himself earlier this week and Anna is surprised he’s still able to stand! (20:50)

Have you ever learned anything just by watching YouTube? Anna decided to assign the whole show new hobbies to learn and today Producer Jon is gonna learn how to beat box! (28:23)

Chris and Amanda were recently engaged. Amanda’s parents are very anti “big wedding” and have offered them $50k to put towards a down payment on a house if they skipped the big wedding and just elope. Amanda is for it, she didn’t want to have a big party anyway, and they don’t have the money for it. Chris is hesitant because he feels his parents will be upset and it feels too untraditional. Chris also admits that his parents are not in the position to financially help them. Do you take the $50k and skip the formal wedding? (35:55)

Lisa thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! Can she succeed and win the $300 jackpot? (44:53)