Raven With The Swiftness Today

Raven With The Swiftness Today

Raven answering all questions today with quick precision! Could you have gotten all five of these questions right? Think you can take this man down in Can’t Beat Raven?!

The Anna & Raven Show:  How To Cook A Turkey; Saved By The Bell; Tap Dancing

The Anna & Raven Show: How To Cook A Turkey; Saved By The Bell; Tap Dancing

Thursday November 19th, 2020

Did you just sneeze?!?!  With COVID numbers starting to spike again, Anna and Raven are noticing a rise in paranoia, even in themselves!  Do you get startled when you hear someone cough or sneeze these days?  Don’t worry, you’re not alone, wait til you hear what happened to Raven at a doctor’s office!

Have you ever wondered what life is like on a Turkey Farm at Thanksgiving?  Katherine from Raleigh Turkey Farms called in to talk about what it’s like to provide the signature dish at this time of year.  Anna was wondering if Katherine ever gets attached to the turkeys on the farm.  Her answer might surprise you! (2:04)

If you were on the run from the law, how would you try to get away?  Hopefully you would do better than this guy!   A man in California was wanted for being part of a 35 million dollar ponzi scheme.  When the cops came to bust him, he tried to make a not-so-smooth getaway in the most ridiculous way possible.  Get the full story in the podcast! (5:58)

Remember the theme song to Saved By The Bell?  It’s a classic right?  The remake of Saved By The Bell is coming out soon, but the theme song this time is….well, you’ll see.  Listen to what Anna and Raven think of the new take on an old classic in the podcast! (9:57)

This year, 1 in 4 people will be making a Turkey for the first time.  If you’re preparing to host your family this Thanksgiving, and you don’t want to mess up the bird, then check out Anna and Raven’s interview with The Food Network’s Chef Plum!  He gives all the tips that a first time Turkey chef needs to know in the podcast! (13:44)

Have you gotten the Facebook message about the sister gift exchange?  Just thought it was spam right?  Well not Anna!  She dove in head first this year, and decided to do it!  Find out how it’s going for her in the podcast! (17:27)

Have you ever lied to your doctor about something?  Anna went for her first mammogram the other day, and she lied about something on one of the forms!  Find out what it was, and what happened in the podcast! (21:01)

Annas Tap Class – A couple months ago, Anna decided to join a tap class.  At 40.  But, you know what, she really enjoyed it, and that’s all that matters!  Anna talks about the moment when she was in college that first inspired her to pursue tap dancing.  You’ll never guess what it is! (28:33)

Tree-  How do you pick out a Christmas tree?  Are there certain rules?  Does size, shape come into play, or are you just looking for something affordable?  Raven’s wife Alicia share’s her criteria for picking out the perfect Christmas tree! (32:09)

Blaine and Luke’s neighborhood has had many car break-ins over the last few weeks. Luke has teamed up with two of the neighbors to conduct a “stake out”. Blaine thinks he’s lost his mind. What adult hides outside all night? Plus, if he does catch someone, what will he do? It’s dangerous! Luke thinks he’ll be able to get better video footage for police and will be able to scare these people out of their neighborhood for good. Thoughts? (34:58)

CBR – Jim takes a swing at de-throning Raven and claiming the $400 jackpot!  Will he be victorious. Or will the jackpot rise to $500? (40:38)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Wednesday November 18: Swipe Left, Swipe Right

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Wednesday November 18: Swipe Left, Swipe Right

All this week you’re playing to win a Christmas Tree from Maple Row Tree Farm in Easton.

Here was the question from today. Play every day this week at 4:30pm to win.

Q: Men who have THIS their dating profile pictures get three times more matches.

A: Facial hair

 

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Video Games Could Be Helping Your Mental Health

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Video Games Could Be Helping Your Mental Health

Alright parents, you may or may not want to hide this story from your kids if they love video games. All that gaming during lockdowns this year could in fact be helping their mental health!

In a study published by the University of Oxford they found that people who played video games had increased mental well-being due to many different factors. It found that certain games can provide positive or even calming stimulation to the mind.  The reason for this, according to the study, is due what gaming provides the mind. Things like interacting with well-designed characters, dialogue, or storylines which can be even more engaging in videos games than they are when a person is watching movies. When you’re playing the video game you get to act out the story instead of just watching it.

They even found that old school games like Tetris can place you in a mindset that can reduce anxiety and can help prepare for stressful situations. There ya go, parents!

Super interesting! Play on, kids.

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do winter hats have pom-poms on top?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do winter hats have pom-poms on top?

With winter right around the corner it’s time to break out all the winter clothing from the basement. Including your fun pom-pom hats and beanies! Which is today’s Mundane Mystery.

Why do winter hats have that pom-pom on top?

It’s not just for style and to look cute. Even though it does serve that purpose as well. These pom-poms actually had a real function at one point in history. French sailors used to wear hats with the pom-poms on them so they wouldn’t bang their head on the low ceilings of the ship and get hurt while out at sea when the waters got rough.

So if you plan on doing any winter boating this season make sure you pack your winter pom-pom hat.

 

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Things to Know Wednesday November 18th

Things to Know Wednesday November 18th

FBI: Suspect in Fairfield County bank robberies captured CT Post

Officials: 9 new virus cases in Fairfield schools include three bus drivers CT Post

Pfizer vaccine pushed forward with 95% efficacy, CT distribution an open question CT Post

Safest states to spend Thanksgiving: Where CT ranks WFSB

Boeing’s 737 Max gets approval to fly passengers again WFSB

Many COVID cases in New Haven linked to restaurants, health director says WFSB

Norwalk man sentenced to 42 months for running $5M Ponzi scheme The Hour

COVID case closes Club Sandwich in New Canaan The Hour

Stamford’s first responders answer the call to donate blood Stamford Advocate

CT Paid Family Leave will lead to paycheck deductions coming Jan. 2021 WTNH

The Anna & Raven Show:  Musical Morale Boost; School Lunches; Charlie Brown Tree

The Anna & Raven Show: Musical Morale Boost; School Lunches; Charlie Brown Tree

Wednesday November 18th, 2020

Thanksgiving will be a little smaller this year, which has led to some awkward conversations with family members!  How do you tell someone in your family they can’t come to dinner this year?  Anna and Raven talk to etiquette expert Karen Thomas about how to handle those delicate conversations.  Find out what she suggests in the podcast!

 

It’s one of the biggest gifts of this holiday season.  It’s the most popular kitchen appliance since the George Forman Grill.  And Anna is calling it the greatest invention of our time!  The Air Fryer is the must-have appliance of 2020, and Anna brought her’s into the studio to test out how it does on Thanksgiving food.  How does the Air Fryer hold up to America’s signature feast?  Find out in the podcast! (03:59)

 

Handwashing can be tedious, and dry skin is definitely a thing, but if you think using MOUTHWASH is a good alternative, that’s all I need to know about you!  A new study went viral that says rinsing your mouth with mouthwash is more effective than hand-washing at preventing Covid!  Raven also shares the weird way his neighbor walks the dog.  Get the full story in the podcast! (11:04)

 

There’s such a thing as good school lunches, and there’s definitely such a thing as bad school lunches, but have you ever heard of a school lunch being TOO good?  You won’t believe what one school said to a parent about the way she packs her daughter’s lunch!  Get the full story in the podcast.  (14:50)

 

Wellness Wednesday – What if there was an easy way to boost morale for everyone in your office?  Turns out it’s as easy as playing the right music!  If you play 3 upbeat songs in a row, it will improve the mood of everyone around you.  Anna and Raven share their favorite 3 songs, and Anna reveals what the “scientifically proven” happiest song of all time is!  Find out what it is in the podcast!  (22:40)

 

Yesterday, Anna was worried that she hurt her oldest daughter’s feelings after beating her in a game of “Operation”.  She was so worried about it, she had child psychologist Dr. Joe Schippa call in and give her some advice on how to handle competitiveness between parent and child!  Find out what he had to say in the podcast! (26:40)

 

They’re calling it the COVID Charlie Brown Tree!  The Rockefeller Christmas tree this year is a little disappointing to say the least.  Who thought that a 77 foot tree could be that much of a let-down?  What’s the worst tree you’ve ever had?  Anna and Raven talk to callers and Raven talks about the time he returned THREE Christmas trees one year.  Get the full story in the podcast!  (30:35)

 

Couples Court:  Blaine and Luke’s neighborhood has had many car break-ins over the last few weeks. Luke has teamed up with two of the neighbors to conduct a “stake out”. Blaine thinks he’s lost his mind. What adult hides outside all night? Plus, if he does catch someone, what will he do? It’s dangerous! Luke thinks he’ll be able to get better video footage for police and will be able to scare these people out of their neighborhood for good. Thoughts?  (34:35)

 

Can’t Beat Raven – Raven’s winning streak continues, but maybe Joanne can knock him off his game?  Will the jackpot rise to $400, or will Joanne get some extra holiday shopping money? (40:35)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: The Crazy Reason This Guy Leaves A Key Under His Welcome Mat

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: The Crazy Reason This Guy Leaves A Key Under His Welcome Mat

If you’re trying to prevent people from breaking into your house it seems pretty dumb to leave a key in the most obvious place for robbers to find it, under your welcome mat right? Not for this guy who posted a video on TikTok explaining why he does it. It’s actually one of the nicest most caring things I’ve ever seen.

He explains that the key actually opens a safe deposit box at his bank. The hope is that they take the key there where they’ll find money and a self-help book so they can use it to get back on their feet.

Brilliant!

 

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