The Anna & Raven Sock Off!

The Anna & Raven Sock Off!

It’s a big day – Anna and Raven’s Sock Off! Caroline and Stephanie beat other competitors to come challenge Producer Julie to put as many socks on one foot in 30 seconds! (None of us could beat the 28 in 30 sec Guinness World Record) The losers have to face off in a rap battle!  Can Julie de-feet the challengers?  
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Dadtastic Destinations: Where to Take Dad This Father’s Day in Connecticut

Dadtastic Destinations: Where to Take Dad This Father’s Day in Connecticut

Every Tuesday in The Feed @CTFoodGirly comes on to talk food, dining, and drinks here in Connecticut.

With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday we talk about the best spots in Connecticut to treat Dad this weekend. Whether he’s into craft beer, baseball, or just wants somewhere to unapologetically wear socks with sandals and tell a few Dad jokes. We’ve got plenty of ideas for you to take Dad making sure he has a good time and a full belly.

June 10, 2025: Summer Jobs; Basketball Celebrities; Sock Contest!

June 10, 2025: Summer Jobs; Basketball Celebrities; Sock Contest!

With the Real ID policy in place at the TSA, some travelers are still attempting to use alternate forms of identification!  Anna & Raven found someone using their own discount version at an airport.

It’s the end of the school year, and Anna & Raven hear from excited students talking about their summer plans, and find out just how different they are from their own school breaks!

After hearing from some amazingly motivated students, listeners tell Anna & Raven all about their own first summer jobs…and the experiences are eye-opening!

With the NBA Finals in full swing, Anna & Raven are still on the hunt for the biggest celebrity fans of the Pacers and Thunder!  The quest to interview Brendan Fraser and/or Dr. Phil continues!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including the ongoing Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni situation!

The Great Sock Challenge: Anna & Raven welcome two listeners into the studio to compete against Producer Julie for the Guinness Book of World Records title of “Most Socks Put On One Foot in 30 Seconds”.  The winner gets the glory, and the losers have to rap on-air.

Eric & Morgan were on vacation with their family, and after a long, tiring day, their 14-year-old son accidentally broke an ugly $68 vase in a gift shop, which they had to pay for.  Eric wants to ground the son for two weeks, with time reduced for extra chores, to teach him a lesson in responsibility and the cost of things.  Morgan feels the punishment is too strong with the start of summer coming up, and that the son certainly didn’t mean to do it.  What do you think?

Lina has a chance to win $300! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

The State Playoffs Reach The Semifinals

The State Playoffs Reach The Semifinals

Every Monday Kevin talks high school sports in Connecticut with Dave Ruden from therudenreport.com.

This week Dave breaks down the state playoffs for us. He covers the matchups for boys and girls lacrosse and then we get into baseball and softball. We also discuss how senior athletes and schools juggle this busy time of year with their schedules of prom, graduation, and games.

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Monday, June 9, 2025: What Is Sketchy?; Kids Read Tweets; Knock Your Socks On!

Monday, June 9, 2025: What Is Sketchy?; Kids Read Tweets; Knock Your Socks On!

Does hitting the snooze button make you late for work?  Anna & Raven examine morning routines and what the trade-off is for a few extra minutes of sleep.

President Trump had a slight misstep boarding Air Force One, which prompted Anna to share her own recent experience with someone who fell down at a farmers market!

A man’s disheveled appearance while taking his baby for a walk caused a neighbor to call the police, thinking he was homeless, and Anna & Raven wonder what makes a person (or situation) sketchy!

Raven’s wife Alicia recently sold something of his online without telling him, and he has thoughts!

Tony or Baloney?!?  In celebration of the Tony awards celebrating Broadway, Anna quizzes Raven as to whether her plot recaps are from actual plays/musicals, or if she made them up!

The very public breakup between President Trump and Elon Musk has attracted worldwide attention, especially viewed through their war of words on X/Twitter.  Anna & Raven bring in some fresh voices to read some of the best (worst?) tweets!

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were recent guests at a wedding, and Anna & Raven wonder if star power might detract from a wedding couple, and also share their own brushes with fame at weddings.

Anna & Raven set out to break a Guinness World Record, with listeners coming to join the fun, and the owners/creators of John’s Crazy Socks talk about how they came to be in business!

 Patrick and Shana have a thirty-year-old son that is supposed to inherit his grandmother’s engagement ring. He has already been engaged twice, and both times they’ve broken off the engagement. He was lucky enough to have each of those women return the ring. Now, he’s ready to get engaged again but his mom, Shana, doesn’t want to give up the ring because she doesn’t think he’s taking it seriously enough. Patrick doesn’t think it’s their decision to make, her mother left it to him, and he should decide on who gets the ring.  What do you think?

Cheryl has a chance to win $200! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

From Boot Barn to Wonderland: Your Guide to Surviving the Weekend with Kids

From Boot Barn to Wonderland: Your Guide to Surviving the Weekend with Kids

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:

Saturday 6/7 2pm-4pm: Anna at the Grand Opening of Boot Barn in Milford

Sunday 6/8 7:30pm: Wallows at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport

MEGAN’S PICKS:

1. Strawberry Festival in Southport
Saturday & Sunday | 11am–5pm | Admission: FREE
Held at the beautiful Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield. Expect strawberry shortcake, live music, kids’ games, bounce houses, and artisan vendors. A delicious tradition!

            2. Greenwich Polo Opening Day
Sunday | Gates open at 1pm, Match begins at 3pm
Bring a picnic or reserve a tailgate spot! Family-friendly vibes with food trucks, music, and a chance to wear those summer whites.

            3. Wilton Library Summer Reading Kickoff
Saturday | 11am–1pm | FREE Enjoy crafts, treats, a juggler, and early sign-up for the summer reading program. Great way to get kids excited about books.

            4. Dreamscape by New England Academy of Dance in New Canaan  |  performances Saturday 5:30pm and Sunday 4:30pm at New Canaan High School. 

            5. Alice: The Trail to Wonderland @ Lachat Town Farm, Weston Saturday and Sunday | 6:30pm–8pm | $35 An immersive outdoor experience through a strange and magical world. Great for older kids or a unique parent-child evening adventure.

Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week:
“Some days I amaze myself. Other days, I look for my phone while I’m holding it and yell at the kids for hiding it.”

Star 99.9 Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth

Star 99.9 Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth

The Star 99.9 Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is happening Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 all over Long Island Sound.

The heaviest catch wins $25,000 but there are other chances to win cash and prizes totaling $40,000!

$25,000 Grand Prize for the heaviest Bluefish caught, plus over another $15,000 in cash prizes for runners up and various port winners, including a prize for Under 18 contestants, $1,000 to the heaviest Bluefish caught by a contestant under 18 years old, powered by Bridgeport Harbor Marina.

Once you’re registered, catch the heaviest bluefish in Long Island Sound to take home the cash!

Register online here

The fishing tournament is open to all and kids are encouraged to fish as well!

Go to BluefishTournament.com for a list of official bait & tackle weigh-in stations and more information.

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Friday, June 6, 2025: Cheap Dates; Fired Friday; Scratch It For Grads!

Friday, June 6, 2025: Cheap Dates; Fired Friday; Scratch It For Grads!

The Nintendo Switch 2 was just released, but some early customers are finding their long-awaited systems are damaged!  Anna & Raven remember their own experiences with products that weren’t delivered in new condition.

What’s the difference between a “cheap date” and “dating a cheapskate”?  Anna & Raven hear about the challenges couples face concerning finances!

It’s the return of Fired Friday!  Listeners call and share something that went terribly wrong at work, and Anna & Raven guess whether or not they kept their job!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories?  Anna and Raven will try to make sense of the back & forth between President Trump and Elon Musk!

Scratch It For The Graduate returns!  Anna and Raven speak with the parents of high school and college graduates who want to brag about their kids and have a chance to win some money for them!

It’s Mommy’s Margarita Friday!  Whether a mom or a dad, to kids or furry kids, Anna & Raven hear how listeners earned their margarita (or massage, or yoga, or anything at all!) this week!

Maria physically stepped between her 14-year-old son and his girlfriend when she tried to publicly kiss him at a baseball game. Both her son and her husband, Freddy, are embarrassed. She says it was disrespectful to the family for the girlfriend to try to kiss in front of adults and others and she did what she believes is right as a mother. Did she cross the line?

Maria has a chance to win $100! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!