Things to Know: January 21st

Things to Know: January 21st

After 2 years of COVID struggles, some CT breweries are now closing CT Post

Rock icon Meat Loaf had deep Connecticut connections CT Post

Axe-throwing lounge coming to Milford CT Post

7 Connecticut musicians to watch in 2022 CT Post

Bitter cold weather continues this weekend in CT, weather service says NH Register

Father-son duo behind Danbury Trashers to create new combat sport that will be played on ice NH Register

These shows are hitting CT’s theater stages this winter CT Post

Frigid this afternoon with a cold & dry weekend to follow wtnh

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Raven’s Report Card: Is Raven In The Doghouse?

Raven’s Report Card: Is Raven In The Doghouse?

Raven’s wife, Alicia, has been dress shopping for their upcoming wedding renewal and found the perfect solution… that may cost Raven more than he wanted, and there was a haircut-gone-wrong situation with their dog- It was a busy week at Raven’s house but how did he handle it as a husband? Catch up with “Raven’s Report Card” on the podcast!

Friday January 21, 2022:  School Lunch Memories; The New Apple Watch Commercial; Your First Job

Friday January 21, 2022: School Lunch Memories; The New Apple Watch Commercial; Your First Job

Celebrity dating life is always a topic of interest in pop culture, but Anna isn’t sure why nobody is calling out this famous couple for what is clearly toxic behavior!  (:30)

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to give him a grade based on how well he’s done as a husband that week!  After a dog-grooming catastrophe this week, Raven’s handling of the situation will be the primary factor in him getting a passing grade!  (3:11)

What school lunch will you never forget?  A dad went viral recently after posting a picture of his son’s school lunch and the picture was definitely unforgettable…  (7:07)

It’s nice to have multiple bathrooms in your home, but if you have a full locker room with multiple toilets in your home, that’s all I need to know about you! (14:00)

What was your first job?  For most teenagers it’s babysitting, retail, or food service but now the government has approved teenagers to handle jobs that might be literally too big for them!  (17:52)

The new Apple Watch commercial has gone viral for it’s very intense but effective message.  Anna and Raven decided to recreate the commercial with their own personal spin!  (25:31)

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!  (28:52)

Anna has 3 crazy news stories and Raven is gonna pick one to do a deep dive on!  Today his options are; a potentially deadly selfie, a report who will stop at nothing to deliver the news, and a man who hid an $8000 guitar in his pants!  (31:21)

Mike and Nicole have a standing Thursday night “date night”. It’s always dinner and a movie. Nicole thinks it’s rude that Mike is on his phone during the movie. Mike says he texts and answers emails for work, plus, the theater is always empty, and he doesn’t always like the movie they choose, so what’s the big deal? Would it bother you?  (35:04)

Dave has got a shot at $1100!  All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  (42:50)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Heartwarming tributes are pouring in for New Canaan’s Teddy Balkind

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Heartwarming tributes are pouring in for New Canaan’s Teddy Balkind

While this story is unbelievably sad and tragic, the tributes that are pouring in for New Canaan’s Teddy Balkind are truly special and will hopefully bring some comfort to Teddy’s family and friends after an unthinkable loss.

Teddy, who was only 16 years old, lost his life a few weeks ago after an accidental neck injury during a hockey game in Greenwich. The story has rocked the hockey world and Fairfield County community. Teddy is being remembered as a great friend, positive kid, always happy and a born leader.

In the days and weeks since the incident everyone is paying tribute to Teddy in their own thoughtful ways. Including NHL teams across the league. Wednesday night was the New York Rangers first home game at MSG since the accident. During warm-ups they all wore custom jerseys with his last name on the back and hung his St Luke’s jersey up over the bench on the boards.

Many others are posting photos of hockey sticks on social media using the hashtag #sticksforteddy to bring comfort to his family and friends. It’s something Teddy’s friends say he would’ve loved.

You can also bring a new teddy bear in memory of Teddy to any Stamford/Westhill home game this month. The bears will be used for children in need in the community. Next game coming up is this Saturday 1/22.

All of us here at Star 99.9 send our love and prayers to Teddy’s family and friends.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is National Disc Jockey Day on January 20th?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is National Disc Jockey Day on January 20th?

It’s National Disc Jockey Day! But why?

The reason it is celebrated on January 20th is because one of the original disc jockeys and radio legends Alan Freed died 57 years ago today.  He helped popularize the term “rock and roll” back in the 1950s and is the reason you hear people like myself on the radio playing music today.

So Happy National DJ Day to… uh, me I guess! Thanks for always listening to Star.

Things to Know: January 20th

Things to Know: January 20th

LobsterCraft named CT’s top food truck by Eat This, Not That! CT Post

19-year-old woman sets record for solo global flight CT Post

Live updates: Some CT schools close as snow begins to fall CT Post

Ten home sales in Wilton, five for over $1 million CT Post

Bed-shaking smoke alarm helps Stratford teen’s family rest easier CT Post

These shows are hitting CT’s theater stages this winter CT Post

Litchfield County actor Peter Gallagher gets candid about acting, living in CT CT Post

Even the new Girl Scout cookie is having supply-chain issues – but it’s worth tracking down Stamford Advocate

Why some Connecticut officials say they closed schools today Stamford Advocate

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All I Need To Know About You: It’s The Little Things…

All I Need To Know About You: It’s The Little Things…

Sometimes, it’s the little things that drive you crazy, and when Anna found out her daughter didn’t know about this famous parody artist, she was in disbelief! Find out who Hayden didn’t know existed and ask your child if they know who he is, report back in the comments! Check out the podcast.