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Friday, September 19, 2025: Earning Your Mommy Margarita; Food Fight Friday; Chef Plum Raps!

More grocery stores have coin deposit boxes for shopping carts. Anna and Chef Plum want to know what is another rule that you think would improve grocery shopping!

Chef Plum brought in another case of tomatoes and lemons! But don’t worry, he also brought advice on what to do when you have… a whole case of tomatoes… if you ever find yourself with a truck load of tomatoes!

If you are about to be a college parent, Chef Plum is here to prepare you! Anna asks Chef Plum for his advice on how it’s been since it’s been since his two of his daughters moved out for college!

So, what do you do with those leftovers that are in the back of your fridge? (or in the back seat of your car…we don’t judge). Chef Plum has all the info!

Lots of students across the country are getting ready for picture day! Anna and Chef Plum talk about how school pictures have changed! Why are wallet photos still a thing?

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 the National Toy Hall of Fame nominations that have been announced! You can vote now: https://www.museumofplay.org/players-choice-ballot/

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 BryleighMaye joins the show and Anna and Chef Plum find out what’s going on in the world!

Food Fight Friday! Anna and Chef Plum want to know what weird food combos you love! Chef Plum used one of these food combos on the Food Network Show “Chopped!”

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?

There’s a chef that is viral for rapping! Anna wants to know if this is a thing Chef Plum can do too! He impresses all of us!

Joe found out that his wife, Sandra, has been tracking him on his iPhone for months and he had no idea. He wants to shut off the sharing option and for her to stop stalking him. He doesn’t monitor every move she makes! She argues that she just checks what time he’ll be home for dinner prep, and that they’re married, they should have shared locations. Do you agree?

Middle Schooler BryleighMaye Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!

Meet Eeyore: The Sweet Cat with a Grumpy Face and a Big Heart

Don’t let Eeyore’s grumpy face fool you… this 5-year-old domestic shorthair is a total sweetheart once he warms up. He is our Pet of the Week and came to the Connecticut Humane Society from local animal control and was a bit timid at first, but now he’s showing just how much he loves people and pets. Eeyore is looking for a calm home, ideally with kids over 12, where he can take his time to adjust and settle in. While he hasn’t had much experience with other pets, he may enjoy having a furry friend. Eeyore does have some special needs, but he has so much love and companionship to offer the right family. He’s available now at the Newington branch, so come meet this sweet boy and see why his “grumpy” face will steal your heart.

To learn more about Eeyore or if you’re looking to adopt him head to cthumane.org/adopt

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.

Getting Your Home Cozy For Fall With Indoor And Outdoor Changes

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

Today we’re talking about getting your home ready for fall. Inside and out, all the ways to make your home feel war , cozy, and inviting as the weather cools down.

Image credit: Getty Images

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!

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!

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!

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!