Wednesday August 11, 2021:  The Beach Sucks; Wellness Wednesday; Bots and Bibs

Wednesday August 11, 2021: The Beach Sucks; Wellness Wednesday; Bots and Bibs

Disney just announced it’s new Star Wars resort, and Anna can’t believe how expensive it is!  Who would possibly pay that much for a Star Wars experience?  Jay Raven, that’s who!  (:30)

Does the beach actually suck?  Raven loves going to the beach, but Anna thinks it super overrated and she’s not alone!  Producer Jon actually wrote a song about how much he hates the beach!  (3:39)

Could playing games really lead to better long-term memory and mental health?  Anna and Raven go over the everyday mental exercises you can do to keep yourself sharp, including writing a story in just 7 words! (11:26)

It may be an everyday practice around the world, but according to one listener, if you do THIS every time you walk into someone’s house, that’s all they need to know about you!  (15:25)

Anna has been having a foot issue for the last few weeks and she finally went to a podiatrist.  Now she understands why Raven warned her that podiatrists don’t mess around!  (19:08)

It’s estimated that the average adult makes over 35,000 decisions every day!  But if you have a big decision you need to make today and you’re not sure what to do, don’t worry, Anna and Raven will make it for you!  (22:41)

Anna went to the greatest restaurant ever over the weekend!  You know a place is gonna be great when it has robots and makes you wear a bib!  (29:40)

Greg and Alexis brought their 5 year old son to a birthday party, and their son disobeyed them by jumping right into the pool without his floaties!  Alexis made his stay out of the pool for the rest of the day and not have any cake, but Greg thought this was too extreme.  Whose side are you on?  (37:35)

Maria has a chance to win $1800!  All she has to do is beat raven in pop culture trivia!  (46:38)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! The average parent will spend $498 on back-to-school stuff this year. This is the top thing they’re buying

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! The average parent will spend $498 on back-to-school stuff this year. This is the top thing they’re buying

All this week I have tickets to see Little Big Town at the new Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport on August 26th. If you get the trivia question right first you win. Play every day at 4pm.

Here was today’s question if you missed it…

Q: The average parent will spend $498 on back-to-school stuff this year. This is the top thing they’re buying

A: New Clothes

 

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Family throws away $25,000 by accident, by some miracle gets it back

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Family throws away $25,000 by accident, by some miracle gets it back

No one ever wants to get that feeling of dread when you realize you’ve made a very expensive mistake.

Like this family in Ohio who threw out $25,000 last month totally by accident then got it back.  They were cleaning out their grandmother’s house and tossed a bunch of old food that was in her freezer. Little did they know she had stored an envelope filled with $25,000 in there. The problem was, the trash was just taken out by the garbage truck. The driver hadn’t reached the dump yet so they tracked them down and started sorting through tons of trash… and found the envelope in just 10 minutes!

Phew!

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is it true you are taller in the morning than at night?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is it true you are taller in the morning than at night?

You may have heard the myth before that you are physically taller in the morning than at night. This is actually true. But why?

In the morning you are about 0.2 inches taller than at night. This is because the discs in your spine have been relaxed all night and able to spread out. Then as you go about your day they squash down a little making you shorter at night!

So if you’re going to measure yourself do it when you wake up to feel taller.

 

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Wednesday August 10, 2021:  Worst Place to Propose; O Canada; Service Gone Wrong

Wednesday August 10, 2021: Worst Place to Propose; O Canada; Service Gone Wrong

This is the story that every radio host will be talking about today.  A list came out of the top 3 jobs most likely to be held by a psychopath, and guess which job made the list… (:30)

2022 is projected to be the busiest year in decades for weddings!  Wrong answers only; what’s the best place to ask someone to marry you?  (2:12)

It’s aboot to go down!  The Canadian border is re-opening, so Anna and Raven called 1-800-O CANADA to get the full scoop on what all the rules and regulations are.  Spoiler Alert: They’re SUPER nice.  (8:35)

Have you ever shrunk a shirt in the wash so badly that it didn’t fit anymore?  Turns out there’s a way to fix it, and Anna put it to the test!  (12:15)

If you’re going through a difficult time, it’s understandable to ask people to pray for you.  But if you request prayers on social media, and not even say what it’s about, that’s all I need to know about you!  (16:05)

If you’re single, have you been experiencing FODA?  Many singles have been experiencing the Fear Of Dating Again because of pandemic concerns, but relationship expert Dr. Patrick Wanis has got 5 tips to get you back in the game!  (19:47)

Many American companies have now set their minimum wage at over $15 an hour, and it’s got Anna and Raven thinking about the old days!  Raven’s first job paid him just over 4 dollars, and you won’t believe how old Anna was when she was earning $3 an hour under the table!  (23:46)

Yesterday, Anna and Raven talked about the most obnoxious things customers have ever said to servers.  But, to be fair, there’s also been plenty of times that service has been legendarily bad!  (27:45)

Jerry loves shopping online, he buys literally everything on the internet!  But Steph thinks it’s gotten a bit out of hand, they have delivery guys coming to their house at all hours of the day!  Whose side are you on?  (34:42)

Raven’s on a roll and the jackpot is up to $1700!  Does Ashton have what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize?  (41:49)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 39% of people admit that they have cut a vacation short to do this

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 39% of people admit that they have cut a vacation short to do this

All this week I have tickets to see Little Big Town at the new Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport on August 26th. If you get the trivia question right first you win. Play every day at 4pm.

Here was today’s if you missed it…

Q: 39% of people admit that they have cut a vacation short to do this…?

A: Left early to beat the traffic

 

 

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Strangers help save man in wheelchair after falling on NYC subway tracks

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Strangers help save man in wheelchair after falling on NYC subway tracks

Scary moment on the subway in New York City last week. A man in a wheelchair fell down into the tracks while waiting for his train. After seeing this a random stranger jumped down to help him up before the next train came speeding through. Others who were on the platform helped him up too. People helping people even if they don’t know each other. We need more of this in the world lately.

Here’s the crazy video…

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we tell actors to “break a leg”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we tell actors to “break a leg”?

You’ve probably said it to anyone walking out to perform on a stage… “break a leg!” But why are we wishing this awful harm as a form of good luck?

Turns out the term has nothing to do with physical harm at all. It goes back to the old days of stage performing crossing the “leg line” to perform and make a paycheck. If you were behind the “leg line” you were basically a backup or understudy who wasn’t getting paid to perform. So the term was created as a way to wish people luck on getting into the show and making money by “breaking the leg line”

Break a leg!

 

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Monday August 9, 2021:  Are They A Jerk; Crutch Words; Server Stories

Monday August 9, 2021: Are They A Jerk; Crutch Words; Server Stories

Is it weird or flattering to copy someone else’s style?  Anna has been copy a friend of hers for years, and she can’t tell if it’s cool or super creepy!  (:30)

Is there a right way to ask for a raise?  Richard Deosingh, District president for Robert Half Finance and Accounting, has some great tips on how to start getting paid what you’re worth!  (3:32)

Fast food isn’t supposed to be a complicated dining experience, so if you’re taking forever to decide what you want at the drive through window, that’s all I need to know about you!  (7:32)

Do you have a word that you overuse when you can’t think of something to say?  In radio, they call them crutch words.  Everyone has them, but Producer Jon has one of the most bizarre ones that Anna and Raven have ever heard!  (10:26)

Are you up to date on this weekend’s trends?  Anna and Raven discuss everything that’s trending from the weekend, including the reason why Tom Brady and Peyton Manning might have beef!  (14:26)

Former President Obama had his 60th birthday party over the weekend, but the Delta variant has made the guest list even more exclusive than usual!  Anna and Raven talk about who made the cut, and who got denied!  (18:26)

Who’s the jerk in this situation?  Anna saw two people do the same annoying thing over the weekend, but she’s not sure if they were the one being a jerk, or if she’s a jerk for thinking it!  (22:17)

If you’re a server, what’s the most obnoxious thing a customer has ever done to you?  Anna read a story about what one 23 year old did at a steakhouse, and she couldn’t believe someone would go this far just to prove a point!  (29:42)

Justin and Michaela are on a road trip with their kids, visiting family they haven’t seen since before the pandemic!  Michaela says that they should be bringing gifts to each family member, but Justin says that’s unnecessary.  Whose side are you on?  (37:10)

Kim has a got a shot at $1600!  Can she beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize?  (44:48)