This week I caught up with Danielle Tranzillo, Nicki Rosenfeld, and Dylan Salamone from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk to dive into all the exciting summer experiences waiting for families. From hands-on touch tanks and 4D movie magic to cruising aboard the brand-new R/V Sound Explorer and feeding vibrant lorikeets, this summer is packed with discovery and fun for the whole family. Hear how the Aquarium is making waves with new exhibits, adorable animals (hello, baby seals!), and ways to get closer than ever to the wonders of Long Island Sound.
Anna and Raven do not agree on fireworks but debate if drones are a good compromise! Are they safer and more entertaining or do they take away from the traditional way of celebrating?
Justin Baldoni has been granted access to the text messages between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift! Anna and Raven share their most recent text messages! You will be shocked!
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are getting married this weekend and are having many themed parties! Find out what themed parties Anna and Raven would have and what they would give the happy couple on their wedding day, here’s a hint- it’s the most recent thing they’ve bought on Amazon!
A 14-foot shark is swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, and it’s reported to be the largest shark to ever swim in that ocean! You should know these things before swimming this summer!
With the recent conflict with Israel and Iran and the U. S’s involvement, Anna and Raven speak to Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis, from Gas Buddy to find out how this will impact gas prices in the coming days! You can find him at his website https://patrickdehaan.com/.
Italian parents are getting free therapy because the kids are home from school for the summer! What’s the hardest part of having your kids home for summer?
Raven ate so many oysters at once he felt like he could jump off a building he was so hyped up! He asks his wife Alicia what she thought of his behavior!
Perry Raso, owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar, explains if Raven eating 16 oysters was a reason for his sudden increase of energy! If you’ve never tried an oyster, he gives his best tip on how to! You can find the Matunuck Oyster Bar here https://rhodyoysters.com/.
Shelly and Mario booked a trip to Japan for them and their two daughters to celebrate one of their high school graduations. But their younger daughter, going into Junior year, says she can’t go now because she’s going to miss the first round of SATs and an important week for field hockey. Mom says she has to go to Japan, it’s a family trip, everything else doesn’t matter. Dad says she’ll be miserable the whole time and ruin it for all of them, let her stay home.
It’s Redemption Week! Lin has the chance to win $1100! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
Perry Raso, owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar, explains if Raven eating 16 oysters was a reason for his sudden increase of energy! If you’ve never tried an oyster, he gives his best tip on how to! You can find the Matunuck Oyster Bar here https://rhodyoysters.com/. Photo Credit: Matunuck Oyster Bar
With the recent conflict with Israel and Iran and the U. S’s involvement, Anna and Raven speak to Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis, from Gas Buddy to find out how this will impact gas prices in the coming days! You can find him at his website https://patrickdehaan.com/. Photo Credit: Getty Images
Every Tuesday in The Feed @CTFoodGirly comes on to talk food, dining, and drinks here in Connecticut.
The fireworks aren’t the only thing lighting up this 4th of July, CT Food Girly is here to help you bring the flavor to your backyard bash! Don’t forget the festive sweets! She has some go-to easy dessert ideas fun to make and even more fun to eat. Whether you’re hosting or just showing up with a killer dish, these Connecticut favorites will make you the star of the picnic table.
Raven’s rant! His neighbors cause an extreme amount of light pollution that they cause! Anna used to be a neighbor with the annoying light and got fined for it!
HEAT DOME! There is one thing that you shouldn’t be doing during a heatwave and the perfect temperature to keep your house at!
Anna and Raven report on Midnight Hammer and how they found out about it! They provide an update on traveling, the importance of a heightened sense of awareness and an increased risk of cyber-attacks! You can sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/step.html.
There are some places where you should not fall asleep, Raven falls asleep at this one place regularly! Anna and Raven call Brandan, the General Manager of the car dealership that Raven goes to, to see if this is normal!
How do you stay cool in this heat? Anna asks Chat GPT for some unconventional ways to cool off!
Anna and Raven talk about the Situation Room and the history of the room! Who knew there were this many people working in the Situation Room daily!
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 the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the NBA Championship and Kristin Chenoweth’s Star-Spangled Banner!
There was a lot of difficult news to digest, but where can you find the truth? Dr. Belinha De Abreu, Author, Educator, and President of The International Council for Media Literacy about where to get news from and how to identity misinformation and fake news! You can find her at https://belinhadeabreu.com/.
Former Secret Service Agent, Tim Sharkey, speaks on what the Situation Room is and answers Anna and Raven’s questions regarding the significance of the room, what the room is like, and who is allowed in the room!
Anna and Raven speak with Meteorologist Ashely Baylor about the Heat Dome! Get the science behind why the weather is so hot and when it will cool down!
Amy and Brian’s seven-year-old daughter has a best friend that happens to be a boy. She’s been begging for a sleepover and Brian is against it. There should never be co-ed sleepovers, but Amy thinks he’s ridiculous. They’re young children, it doesn’t matter if one is a boy and one is a girl!
It’s Redemption Week! Erin and Scott have the chance to win $1000! All they have to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
Former Secret Service Agent, Tim Sharkey, speaks on what the Situation Room is and answers Anna and Raven’s questions regarding the significance of the room, what the room is like, and who is allowed in the room! Photo Credit: Getty Images
There was a lot of difficult news to digest this weekend, but where can you find the truth? Anna and Raven speak to Dr. Belinha De Abreu, Author, Educator, and President of The International Council for Media Literacy about where to get news from and how to identity misinformation and fake news! You can find her at https://belinhadeabreu.com/. Photo Credit: Dr. Belinha De Abreu
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.
MEGAN’S WEEKEND PICKS
1. Stamford Town Center Summer Block Party Saturday and Sunday @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm celebrate local arts, culture, food, and entertainment. Catch Star 99.9 there all day Saturday too!
2. City of Floating Sounds Sunday at 7pm New Haven Green free concert.
3. The Wizard of Oz Westport Country Playhouse showtimes Saturday 1pm and 4pm.
4. St. Rose Church Carnival at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown Saturday food rides and games.
5. Eisenhower Park Splash Pad in Milford open to the public free. 6. Travelers Championship PGA tour all wknd Cromwell.
Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week: “I love summer weekends… until everyone asks me what’s for dinner while we’re still at lunch.”
This week’s Star 99.9 Connecticut Humane Society Pet of the Week is as sweet and snuggly as her name… meet Peach! She’s a petite 2-year-old domestic shorthair mix with striking black and reddish fur (hence her name). Peach is all about the quiet life: soft blankets, gentle pets, and being the solo star of the household. While she hasn’t had much experience with kids, she’s open to meeting respectful ones aged 8 and up. If you’re looking for a low-key, high-cuddle cat to bring peace and purrs into your home, Peach is your girl. Head to CThumane.org/Adopt to make it official.
