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The Anna & Raven Show: Vaccines; Mailboxes; Credit Due

Monday Dec 14th, 2020

The vaccines have arrived! Anna and Raven talk to Dr. Betina Fries, Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Stonybrook U to find out all the specifics. Get your vaccine questions answered in the podcast!

Relationships are hard, particularly during quarantine. But if you break up with someone like THIS, that’s all I need to know about you! (4:00)

The Santa Tip Line is back! Leave Santa a voicemail and let him know who has been naughty and who has been nice! Anna and Raven play the best messages on the air! (7:41)

Who knew installing a mailbox could be so stressful! Raven had to replace his mail box, and it was an ORDEAL! There’s so many rules that go along with it that you would never think of! Find out what they are in the podcast! (10:42)

Didi you do something nice over the week, but didn’t get any credit? Anna and Raven will give it to you! Anna wants to give credit to a grocery store clerk, after she overheard a customer say THIS to them! Get the full story in the podcast! (17:39)

What random skill or fact did you teach your kids? Anna’s tween daughter knows EVERYTHING about Princess Diana, and you won’t believe what Raven taught his son! Find out in the podcast! (25:38)

Eddie says it’s inappropriate that Christina texts her childhood ex-boyfriend after they’ve been dating for two years. She thinks he’s being insecure, they’ve been good friends for years, and their families are close as well. But Eddie thinks it’s hard to have a platonic relationship with someone of the opposite sex and it bothers him. Whose side are you on? (36:13)

Deidre think’s she has what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the $900. Will she succeed or will the jackpot go up to $1000? (43:16)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Friday December 11: Hot Christmas Sweater

Every afternoon at 4:30pm you’re playing to win a $50 gift card to another store at Stamford Town Center so you can get some holiday shopping done.

Here was today’s question if you missed it. Another chance tomorrow afternoon.

Q: According to a new survey of single people, 96% agreed that this is a turn-on during the holidays. What is it?

A: Ugly sweaters

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Man’s Late Father Leaves $10 To Buy Him His First Beer on 21st Birthday

Some stories start off sad and end up being really good in the end. That’s exactly what today’s #TellMeSomethingGood is all about.

A guy in Massachusetts named Matt Goodman sadly lost his dad to cancer six years ago, but got a surprise gift from him on his 21st birthday last weekend.

Before he passed, his dad John gave Matt’s sister a $10 bill, and said he wanted to buy Matt his first beer. Matt used it to buy a Bud Light, which was his dad’s favorite.

almost 6 years ago before my dad passed he gave my sister this 10$ bill to give to me on my 21st birthday so he could buy me my first beer, cheers pops havin this one for you! pic.twitter.com/oaIulpEJTc

— Matt Goodman (@mattg12699) December 6, 2020

Once the people at Budweiser heard about the story they sent Matt eight more 30-packs!

We're raising one to your pops, Matt. He got your first beer and the next one's on us. https://t.co/G29VzkzqAc

— Budweiser (@budweiserusa) December 8, 2020

Now people from all over the world are sending Matt money on Venmo, trying to buy him a beer. It’s gotten so big that he’s asking people to donate to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute instead.

What a great cause and heart-warming story all around. Love this.

Appreciate all of you asking for my venmo, but instead if you wanted to send money feel free to donate any amount to dana farber they did a lot for my dad so that would be much appreciated! https://t.co/sMVImMdqeI

— Matt Goodman (@mattg12699) December 8, 2020

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does hair turn gray and white?

As we get older everyone has that moment where you notice your first gray hair. Some people freak out, some embrace it with the salt and pepper look. But why does it happen?

When we age our hair loses it’s natural color because the proteins in your hair receive less pigment. As you get older the pigment cells in the hair follicles gradually die off making your hair look gray. Later in life no pigment at all comes in and that’s what makes the air look white.

The interesting thing is people can get gray hair at any age. Just depends on the person and their genetics.

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So Many Chips!

Thank you to Zapp’s Potato Chips for generously sending us some delicious potato chips! Disclaimer: Anna Zap and her family does not own the company! 🤣

The Anna & Raven Show: Raven’s Report Card; Weird Talent; Best Toys

Friday Dec 11th, 2020

Do you have an excel spreadsheet to keep track of your business cards? Anna does, and she takes it very seriously! You won’t believe how many cards she plans on sending out this year! Get the full story in the podcast!

Look, Anna and Raven are very pro-Science, but if someone says to do THIS on Christmas morning, that’s all I need to know about you!(3:49)

Every week, Raven’s wife gives him a grade based on how good a husband he was. This week, Raven (allegedly) ruined the Christmas tree, and was at work most of the time. It’s not looking good! Find out what grade he gets in the podcast!(7:40)

What weird skill can you do on demand? “The Queen’s Gambit” is one of the biggest shows on TV, but you won’t believe what weird thing the lead actress can do! Find out in the podcast!(11:33)

Santa’s Tip Line is back! Leave Santa a voicemail and tell him who’s been naughty or nice. Anna and Raven will play the best messages on the air! (21:40)

Apps like these are so shallow, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t curious! PrettyScale.com will determine how pretty you are based on an uploaded selfie. Find out Anna and Raven’s scores in the podcast! (24:39)

What are the best (and worst) toys to get for your kids this holiday season? Jackie is the senior editor for ToyInsider.com and she has the inside scoop on all the most popular toys this holiday season! Hear her conversation with Anna and Raven, and get some great holiday shopping tips, in the podcast! (28:48)

Mark and Laura’s 17-year-old daughter is a bit of a hot mess. She’s careless with her belongings, has broken items in the house, dented the fender, etc. Laura lent her a pair of her diamond earrings and urged her to take care of them. She lost one. Laura says she should pay her $100 to teach her about consequences. Mark says she didn’t lose it on purpose! It’s out of line to ask that from their daughter. Whose side are you? (32:47)

Rochelle tries to beat Raven at pop-culture trivia and claim the $800 jackpot!(39:10)

Things to Know Friday December 11th

Vaccine panel recommends FDA authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 shot, doses could be in CT in days CT Post

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton to be nominated as DRS commissioner, ending mayoral tenure CT Post

UConn-Butler women’s game postponed CT Post

Hamden café gets shut down over COVID-19 safety violations WFSB

State leaders, hospitals prepare to receive vaccines as soon as this weekend WFSB

Norwalk restaurant closed for second time for violating COVID rules The Hour

13 Norwalk schools now closed due to COVID quarantines The Hour

Ellen DeGeneres Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Pauses ‘Ellen Show’ Production Stamford Advocate

Stamford Downtown’s Heights and Lights to be shown on Yes Network Stamford-Downtown.com

Dead fish wash ashore in Darien, surrounding area Stamford Advocate

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SHOOTING STARS COUNTDOWN December 10: Can Dua Lipa Levitate Herself To Number 1?

Here are the top 5 biggest songs in Connecticut this week. voted by you! Vote for a song anytime by texting it to 800-330-9999 or sending a DM to us on Instagram or Twitter (@star999radio).

5 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior – Mood

4 Billie Eilish – Therefore I Am

3 Harry Styles – Golden

2 Dua Lipa featuring DaBaby – Levitating

1 Shawn Mendes & Justin Bieber – Monster

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Thursday December 10: Don’t Eat The Dirty Snow

Every afternoon at 4:30pm you’re playing to win a $50 gift card to another store at Stamford Town Center so you can get some holiday shopping done.

Here was today’s question if you missed it. Another chance tomorrow afternoon.

Q: 9 out of 10 kids will eat this in the winter. Only 1 out of 10 adults will. What is it?

A: Snow

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Seven Year Old Girl Raises $20,000 For Hospital In Need Of PPE

The things kids have been doing to help out during the pandemic this year have been extremely inspiring to say the least.

This latest story out of Chicago is incredible. Seven-year-old Hayley Orlinsky has been making and selling her homemade bracelets for charity. Her original goal was to get to $200. She has now raised almost $20,000! She says she’s using all the money to help buy PPE for the children’s hospital that treated her as a baby. What a great way to bring things full circle. The bracelets are really cool too!

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