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Friday, April 30, 2021: Mommy’s Margarita Friday; What’s Your Escape?; Platonic Friendships

Do you ever shut down your laptop? According to one article, there’s two types of people; those who shut their laptop down daily, and those who never do. And it turns out, both of them are doing it wrong… (:30)

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to the show and gives Raven a grade based on how good a husband he’s been that week! This week, the sprinkler system at their house has been running at incorrect times, messing up Alicia’s shower/chores schedule. Raven says it’s the lawn guy’s fault, but Alicia has another suspect…(3:11)

Delivery people must have a busy job, but if you leave something labeled “fragile” outside, in the middle of a storm, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:02)

What do you do to escape from the daily stress of life? Some people read, some exercise, some watch movies, but Raven likes to mow the lawn! One caller does something fun and creative, and he even tries to get other people to do it with him! (10:34)

Can you be “just friends” with someone of your preferred sex? Steve Harvey said in an interview that there is no way men and women can have a real platonic relationship, someone will always want something more! So Anna and Raven decided to ask their respective spouses what they thought! Raven’s wife Alicia certainly had some strong opinions on the subject! (18:07)

What did you do this week to earn your Margarita? Every Friday, Anna gets together with her two friends for happy hour, and talks about all the ways her kids drove her crazy this week! One mama needs a margarita after dealing with her ADULT son’s shenanigans! (28:14)

Justice has prevailed! Lady Gaga’s dogs have been found, and the thieves who shot the poor dogs’ caretaker have been caught! But it wasn’t just the thieves who got arrested, and when Anna heard who else got implicated she was overjoyed! (30:31)

Couples Court: Amelia and John have been dating since high school and even though they’re not engaged yet, she thinks they should have a joint bank account. They live together and obviously marriage is next, but he thinks that they shouldn’t combine their finances until they’re officially married. She thinks that’s ridiculous since they’re constantly Venmo-ing each other money for household expenses. What’s the harm in having one joint account for house payments? Whose side are you on? (34:04)

Raven has a bit of a winning streak going right now but Jerry think’s he’s got what it takes to end it! Can he beat Raven in pop culture trivia and win the $300 jackpot? (40:27)

Things to Know Friday April 30th

Food & Wine magazine names Connecticut the #2 pizza state in the country The Hour

Data: CT vulnerable communities lag behind for COVID vaccinations CT Post

NWS: Gusty winds headed for CT this afternoon CT Post

New on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon May 2021 CT Post

Remote learning will no longer be a requirement in CT schools WFSB

The US is taking a major step toward resuming normal life WFSB

Norwalk’s spring restaurant week kicks off this weekend The Hour

Citing business owners, Lamont hints he’ll keep indoor mask mandate in place The Hour

Police: Driver sped off from Byram collision in stolen Maserati Stamford Advocate

New Haven woman involved in drug scheme with former Yale doc gets probation New Haven Register

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 89% of people think THIS is the rudest thing you can do at the grocery store

Today I have Blink Home Security camera for you to win.

Here’s today’s question if you missed it:

Q: 89% of people think THIS is the rudest thing you can do at the grocery store

A: Lining up with more than 10 items in the 10 items or less line

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: 12-year-old Boy Graduates Twice In One Week

It’s hard enough to graduate high school and college never mind graduating from BOTH within the span of a week.

12-year-old Mike Wimmer who lives in North Carolina is about to do exactly that. He’s also the valedictorian of his high school, which has its graduation set for May 21st. Then Mike will get his associate’s degree from a community college a week later on May 28th. He’s planning to go into robotics. I’m sure we will all be working for, or using something he’s created in the future. Congrats Mike!

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How many dimples are on a golf ball?

Random one today I know, but I bet now you’re wondering right?

Full disclosure, I didn’t actually sit down and COUNT all the dimples on a golf ball. But I did Google it and found out that it’s 336.

I guess I could go count one to double check.

It’s International Dance Day So Anna Taught The Guys A New Routine!

It’s International Dance Day, so Anna taught all the guys a new dance routine! Can they keep up!?

Billie Eilish Drops New Song and Video

Billie Eilish fans got a nice surprise today when Billie dropped her new single “Your Power” along with the video for the song. It’s the first single from her new album “Happier Than Ever” which is set to come out July 30th.

Star 99.9 Acoustic Happy Hour: Elle King

Kevin Begley was live with Elle King for another Star 99.9 Acoustic Happy Hour! Pull up a couch cushion, grab a drink and watch her perform a few songs and talk with Kevin.

Anna & Raven: Mother’s Day Melody!

Do you want to do something special for your mom this Mother’s Day? Anna and Raven know exactly how to make her day special! Go to AnnaAndRaven.com and click on Mother’s Day Melody to have Producer Jon write a custom made song for your mom! Check out the podcast for a sample of what your song might sound like!

Thursday, April 29, 2021: Raven Picks Em; Home Renovation; Weirdest Punishment Ever

Did you get an allowance as a kid? Do you give your kids an allowance? Anna never had one growing up, and Raven just started working as a pre-teen, so they were both surprised to see a new app that makes it easier to give your kids an allowance! (:15)

As a parent, you sometimes have to miss one or two games or special events that your child is in. But if you missed your son’s game, and then say THIS to him when he calls you afterwards, that’s all I need to know about you! (3:08)

Do you bite or lick your ice cream? Anna read that the answer is actually determined by your DNA! Raven thinks that’s ridiculous, so he called his dentist, Dr. Lawrence Leavy to settle the debate! (6:39)

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; why a farmer built a wall of manure; how a 12 year old is graduating from both high school AND college; a woman finds a live snake on the shelves in Target! (9:51)

How long did your home renovation project take? Anna is on week 8 of a “3 week max” project to remodel her kitchen and she’s starting to get desperate! She’s been living off take-out for two months! But one caller has got her beat on a floor renovation gone horribly wrong! (13:33)

Have you been to a “Ghost Kitchen”? Since the pandemic shut down so many restaurants, they’ve been popping up everywhere! Anna has been sending her husband Paul out to get food from these places, and he’s got some insight into what they are and how they operate! (20:13)

What’s the craziest punishment you ever gave your kids? How about the craziest punishment your parents gave you? A mom on Tiktok has gone viral for throwing out all her son’s toys after he refused to clean his room, but she seems tame compared to some of the people calling in! (26:35)

Couples Court: Maureen and Nathan’s ten-year-old daughter got into a fist fight with another child at school. She was suspended from school and mom is furious. She is madder at her husband because he didn’t punish her and told her she did the right thing. Nathan says the girl she hit is a bully and she has made fun of their daughter’s weight a few times, she deserved to be punched in the face. Mom says that’s not how you handle disagreements, their daughter was wrong to throw the first punch. Dad says she had gone to the teachers in the past and the bully called her fat again, she should have hit her harder. Whose side are you on? (37:54)

Amanda thinks she’s got what it takes to win $200! But first she has to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (45:09)