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Boats, Pets & Paddleboard Delights: Your Perfect CT Weekend on the Water

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.”

Friday, June 27, 2025: The Rules of Gift-Giving; Strangest Things You’ve Grilled, Earning Your Mommy Margarita!

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez told guests not to bring gifts to their wedding! Anna and Raven talk about the unspoken rules of gift-giving!

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 Anna Wintour stepping down from Editor-in-Chief at Vogue, and Brad Pitt’s home being broken into!

Anna and Raven speak with Blake Brooks, Board Certified Dermatologist and Hair Specialist at Fairfield Dermatology! She explains the best SPF to buy and the importance of it! You can find her at https://www.fairfieldderm.com/team/blake-brooks-md/!

What is the strangest thing you have ever grilled? Anna saw that you can grill ice cream, yes iced cream! Anna wants to try it, find out how!

Chef Plum joins Anna and Raven to talk about the unconventional hacks for grilling! Who knew you could bake cookies on a grill! You can find Chef Plum’s podcast everywhere you listen to podcasts @Plumluvfoods or on his website at ChefPlum.com!

Bridgeport Fire Chief Edwards and Acting Fire Marshal Joseph Carr to chat with Anna and Raven (especially Raven) about the dangerous world of fireworks and how to enjoy them safely!

Mannequins? Check. Sparklers? Check. Fire Chief Edwards and Acting Fire Marshal Joseph Carr from Bridgeport Fire Department and Christian, our resident volunteer firefighter, supervise as Anna and Raven show how dangerous sparklers are!

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?

Quinn and Mark are unsure about having their niece move in with them. She lives with her parents (Mark’s sister and brother-in-law) about four hours away. She’s attending a college close by, and to save money, she’s asked to live with them. Mark thinks it’s a good idea, she can help babysit the kids and it’s what family does, support each other. Quinn thinks it’ll be a big adjustment to have a 19-year-old move in with them and add too much responsibility. What do you think?

It’s the last day of Redemption Week! Maria the chance to win $1400! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

Sparklers Safety with Fire Chief Edwards and Fire Marshal Carr!

Bridgeport Fire Chief Edwards and Fire Marshal Carr to chat with Anna and Raven (especially Raven) about the dangerous world of fireworks and how to enjoy them safely!

Mannequins? Check. Sparklers? Check. Fire Chief Edwards and Fire Marshal Carr from Bridgeport Fire Department and Christian, our resident volunteer firefighter, supervise as Anna and Raven show how dangerous sparklers are!

Chef Plum’s Unconventional Grill Hacks!

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Debunking SPF Myths with Dermatologist Blake Brooks!

Photo Credit: Blake Brooks

Meet Gene: The Lawn Legend Turned Snuggly (but Shy) Superstar!

This week’s Star 99.9 Connecticut Humane Society Pet of the Week has one of the most unexpected backstories. Gene the guinea pig was found hanging out on someone’s lawn! Now safe and sound at the Westport location of CHS, this 1-year-old fluffball is looking for a forever home. Gene’s a bit shy and prefers minimal handling, but with patience, kindness, and daily out-of-enclosure playtime, he’ll reward you with his adorable little squeaks and guinea pig charm. If you’ve got a calm, gentle home and a heart ready to love a little guy with a big story, visit CThumane.org/Adopt to fill out an adoption questionnaire today!

Thursday, July 26, 2025: We Went Viral on Social Media; Airbnb Stories; Mannequin Acquired!

Anna and Raven went viral on social media @AnnaAndRaven! They tried out the trend of stopping a timer at 4 seconds without looking at it! In the video, Anna counts in “Mississippi’s” but find out what other countries count in to represent a second!

Anna and Raven speak with Helaina Danetta Rivers, Henri Daniel Lispare Rivers IV and Henniyah Danella Rivers and their parents Karen and Henri as they share their Helluva Story! These triplets all earned their Eagle Scout Status and now they are hoping to compete in the Olympics! Check out this remarkable story!

Owning Airbnb properties is the new way to make money and it’s something that AI can’t take over! Anna and Raven want to know what your Airbnb story is!

Amy Corbett and her husband are Airbnb owners of over 45 properties! She shares the crazy things that have happened in the properties, who knew you could redecorate an Airbnb while staying there! You can find her at https://allbelong.directstays.com/!

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 a rap video that NYC mayor primary created for Grandmas a few years ago, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom ending their relationship!

Anna and Raven asked for a mannequin for a firework safety lesson and had an overwhelming response!

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

Nancy Sevich and her husband own and manage Airbnb’s property that has taught that sometimes you have to bend the rules for guests!

Rachel and Kevin are dating and moving in together. Money is tight. She casually mentioned that her ex-boyfriend, who has been her ex for almost two years, borrowed $2500 from her to pay his back taxes. He had sworn he would pay her back, but they broke up shortly afterwards and she never got the cash. Kevin says that’s wrong, and she should reach out to him to get the money back. It’s not like he’s a bad guy, he probably just feels weird since she broke up with him. Rachel says that she knows that she broke his heart and says to let it live in the past and call it a small financial loss.

It’s Redemption Week! Karin and Lance have the chance to win $1300! All they have to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

Summer Heat Home Prep + Hosting & Celebrating July 4th Made Simple

Every Wednesday in The Feed I talk with Susie Calabrese, Home Expert and Local Realtor here in Connecticut about home tips and life hacks.

With the recent heat wave plus all the humidity in Connecticut this week Susie is telling us what we should be doing right now to get our homes ready. Then with July 4th just about a week away she also has some great ideas for your parties and cookouts. Whether you’re hosting or just showing up to a backyard party.

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Anna and Raven Talk Summer Happenings at The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk!

Anna and Raven sat down with Danielle Tranzillo, Nicki Rosenfeld, and Dylan Salamone from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk to learn about all of the awesome adventures coming up this summer!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025: Butt Dialing Etiquette; We Need a Mannequin; Producer Julie’s Unexpected Visitor!

TSA just released the new rules that you can’t bring through security at the airport, some of the food items on this list will shock you!

Anna’s 16-year-old daughter butt-dialed one of her friends and what she did next shocked Anna! Was her reaction something that you would have done too?

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 Robo Taxi that stopped in an intersection, President Trump’s swearing during an interview!

Anna spilt coffee on her shirt after coming in from work, and she is worried someone is going to be fired! She and Raven talk about the worst things to happen when you’re on your way to work!

Sabrina Carpenter recently said that she’s considering banning phones from her concerts. Anna and Raven talk about where else phones should be banned!

The 4th of July is coming up and Anna hates sparklers! So, to teach everyone a lesson Anna and Raven need a mannequin! Do you have one? Get all the details!

Producer Julie went home to find someone in her apartment! It scared the heck out of her!

Savannah’s mother-in-law has the same birthday as her daughter and every year at their daughter’s birthday party, she brings her own birthday cake and everyone, including her daughter’s school friends, have to sing happy birthday to her too. She thinks it’s obnoxious, she’s a grown woman, not an 11-year-old, they shouldn’t have to sing to her and take the attention away from their daughter. Jack says his mom is self-centered and always has been, who cares if they spend 20 seconds singing to her? She’s older and it makes her happy. Whose side are you on?

It’s Redemption Week! Lori, Justin, and Christian have the chance to win $1200! All they have to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!