We discussed what we think are cults this morning and then Anna found this page! Would it be considered a cult following, or just dedicated fans?
Anna & Raven: What Do You Consider a Cult?
Anna is obsessed with Peloton even though she doesn’t even have the equipment yet – and that’s when she realized that she may be joining a cult. What do you think is a “cult” even though it’s technically not a “cult”?! Your calls are hilarious…and accurate.
Thursday May 13, 2021: Go Back To Your Ex; Is This A Cult?; My Kid Is A Biter
Do you and your significant other have assigned chores? Anna and her husband have split the household chores into outdoor and indoor, with Anna handling the inside of the house and her husband handling the outside. But something has been going on that has Anna wondering if they need to hire someone… (:30)
Are you up to date on this week’s news? If not, Anna and Raven can help! Anna picks three crazy news stories, and Raven picks one to talk about. This week the options are; Someone who woke up after surgery with an Irish accent, a woman who held a fake funeral for her boyfriend, and a pet tiger who was wandering around Houston (3:25)
Sometimes you just zone out and stare off into space, it happens. But if you’re one of those people that has a serious staring problem, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:57)
Have you ever broken up with someone, and then gotten back together with them later? Did it end up being a good thing or a bad thing? Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are back after breaking up almost 20 years ago! Hopefully their reunion goes better than Producer Jon’s though! He got back together with his ex and it left him stranded in a different state! (10:40)
Have you ever started a new job, or joined a new gym and thought to yourself, “this feels like a cult”? Anna is obsessed with Peloton and she doesn’t even have the equipment yet. She just wants to be part of the community! One caller makes a compelling argument that this beloved staple of our childhood is totally a cult! (17:25)
Is your kid a biter? Anna’s 2 year old bit her the other day, and Anna started crying not just from the pain, but from the realization that her kid bites people! One caller had a very unconventional method to get her to stop, but Anna isn’t sure she’s willing to go that far! (28:05)
Couples Court: Mark and Dorothy for over a decade have hosted a massive Memorial Day party at their home with over 100 people. Last year it was canceled, and this year Dorothy wants to permanently reduce the invite list to about 20 people. She says it’s a lot of work and expensive! He thinks it’s tradition to have their huge blow out and the entire neighborhood comes. They can’t stop now! Whose side are you on? (37:45)
Raven is on a roll and the jackpot is up to $800! Does JJ have what it takes to end his winning streak and win the prize? (44:39)
Star 99.9 Acoustic Happy Hour: Banners
Kevin Begley chatted with Banners for another Star 99.9 Acoustic Happy Hour on our Facebook page. Banners also played a couple acoustic songs for us, including his hit “Someone To You”.
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Almost half of all singles say this is the most embarrassing thing that can happen on a date
All this week win a code to watch Bebe Rexha’s Livestream concert next Thursday night May 20th. Play every afternoon at 4:30pm to win.
Here is today’s question and answer if you missed it earlier.
Q: Almost half of all singles say this is the most embarrassing thing that can happen on a date
A: Awkward Silence
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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Woman Makes Her 60-Year-Old Da Go Viral In The Most Hilarious Way
If you have kids especially teens they’re probably on Tik Tok doing dance videos and trying to go viral.
This one woman in Pennsylvania has been posting videos of her 60-year-old father roller-skating, and now he has become a star on TikTok. She uses the hashtag #ShuffleDad which is hilarious. He doesn’t really do anything special. He just skates in circles to music at his local rink but the followers love it! He already has 10 million views and almost all the comments have been positive.
Here are some of the videos. Fun!
@heather_exx_ohh#mydaddean was out #skating and #shuffleskating tonight with his posse! It was great to watch! #skate #dadsoftiktok #giftofgame #swagg #sundayfun
@heather_exx_ohhDads on a roll! ##shuffledad ##skate ##rollerskate ##shuffleskate ##dadsoftiktok ##dadbod ##giftofgame ##swagga ##xyzbca ##skating
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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What is Barbie’s full name?
You may have seen this story lately, how Mattel is offering to buy back old Barbie dolls in exchange for credit to buy a new one or something else on their site
That got me thinking. Does Barbie have a full name? Or is it just simply “Barbie”?
She does have one come to find out, as well as a whole backstory! Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. She is from Willows, Wisconsin. Her birthday is March 9, 1959. She also first made her debut when she was displayed at the New York Toy Fair.
Photo credit: REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
Wellness Wednesday: Sleep Expert Dr. Kate Kaplan Explains The “RISE-UP” Method
Has your morning routine been moving a little slower since the pandemic started? Sleep Expert Dr. Kate Kaplan talks about the “RISE UP” method, a series of steps you can take every morning to help you get going!
Things to Know Wednesday May 12th
Fairfield’s universities will honor classes of 2020 and 2021 in person CT Post
Beluga whales from Canada headed to Mystic Aquarium CT Post
Chief: New Haven firefighter dies as residents rescued in Valley Street blaze CT Post
Tributes pour in following death of New Haven firefighter WFSB
Liz Cheney loses House Republican leadership post over feud with Trump WFSB
Resolution to allow expanded absentee voting clears House The Hour
CDC: Nearly 46 percent of CT is fully vaccinated The Hour
Darien’s Grieb’s Pharmacy to offer Pfizer clinic for kids ages 12 to 15 The Hour
Arts center approved for Mel Gibson’s former estate in backcountry Greenwich Stamford Advocate
‘Shot and Slice’: New Haven, FEMA holding COVID vaccine clinic on Green with pizza WTNH
Photo Credit: U.S. House TV/Handout via Reuters
Wednesday May 12, 2021: Would You Date Bill Gates; Wellness Wednesday; How Long Without Showering
Beniffer has returned! Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have been spotted vacationing together and Anna is so excited! But poor Alex Rodriguez isn’t having quite as enthusiastic a reaction… (:30)
Has your morning routine been moving a little slower since the pandemic started? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Anna and Raven spoke to sleep expert Dr. Kate Kaplan about the “RISE UP” method. “RISE UP” is an acronym for a series of steps you can take every morning to help you get going! (4:11)
It’s definitely not cool to drive slow in the fast lane, but if you’re driving on backroads and the person behind you starts doing THIS, that’s all I need to know about them! (8:08)
The NextDoor App is a great way to keep in touch with what’s happening in your neighborhood. But it’s also a great way to find out which of your neighbor’s are crazy! Anna and Raven saw a particularly funny comment thread on the app, so they got their co-workers to act it out! (11:28)
Do you have old Barbie’s or Matchbox cars at your house? Mattel is offering a program where you can send them back to be recycled into new toys for other kids to enjoy! How nice is that, right? Well Anna doesn’t think it’s nice at all, and she thinks that Mattel has an ulterior motive for asking for our toys back… (15:23)
Are porta-potties always for public use, even if they’re on your property? Raven is having some construction done on his house and needed to rent a porta potty, but now he’s noticing people in the neighborhood using it. One guy in particular really crossed the line! (19:23)
Would you go out with Bill Gates? The dating app Tinder has had to start cracking down on fake Bill Gates profiles after his divorce announcement, and it made Anna and Raven wonder if they would be willing to go out with him? For once, they both felt the exact same way! (23:22)
What’s the longest you’ve gone without showering? Anna and Raven had a busy week last week, and it resulted in Raven going entirely too long without showering! Anna was super grossed out, but it turns out there can be some benefits to showering less often! (30:03)
Couples Court: Justin’s stepdaughter is very disrespectful to him. She is 16 and she has made it very clear that she doesn’t have to listen to him because he’s not her “real dad”. Now, the teen has approached him because she would like to go to an acting camp over the summer that will cost $2600. Her mom (aka, Justin’s wife) doesn’t have the means and would like for him to chip in to cover it, he doesn’t think he should because of her lack of respect towards him. Violet says that she’s a teenager, she’ll grow out of this, he’s just being spiteful! Whose side are you on? (40:00)
Arielle has a shot at $700! All she has to do is beat Raven at pop culture trivia! (49:10)