The Anna & Raven Show: 01.08.20

The Anna & Raven Show: 01.08.20

Wake up with Anna & Raven! If you missed any of today’s show, catch up with Anna & Raven now On Demand!

All I need to know about you: (0:00)

If you give people random nicknames out of nowhere or you still have no clue when your town is doing Christmas tree pickup, that’s all I need to know about you!

 

Alone Now: (3:23)

Anna keeps waking up with the same song stuck in her head — can it be a song request from the Great Beyond?

 

Jan-YOU-ary: (6:21)

Budget Babe Dianna Baros, the Budget Babe, dives into ways to stay fashionable without breaking the bank in 2020!

 

Getting your scared child to sleep: (10:10)

What’s your trick to get your kids to sleep, especially when they’re scared?

 

Couple’s Court: (17:05)

After dating a year, he thinks his girlfriend should have her hair done by his mom who is a hairdresser. She doesn’t want to “cheat” on her current hairdresser! Is it rude to not switch to his mom now? She has asked twice to be her hairdresser! Whose side are you on?

Can’t Beat Raven: (25:28)

Every morning at eight, try and beat Raven on today’s biggest celebrity stories! If you can do better than him he’ll buy you lunch, good luck!

I Should Have Known That! Tuesday January 7th: Dealbreaker

I Should Have Known That! Tuesday January 7th: Dealbreaker

Q: 12% of single women say THIS is the number one dealbreaker on a first date.

A: Getting picked up in a dirty and messy car.

Congrats to Renee in Shelton for knowing it today. She’s going to 90’s House Party at Mohegan Sun Arena on January 17th. Listen every day at 4pm to play again.

 

Image: Getty Images/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Dmitry Detkov 

The Anna & Raven: 01.07.20

Anna & Raven are up early so you know they’re chatty! If you missed any of today’s show, catch up with Anna & Raven now On Demand!

 

All I need to know about you: (0:00)

If you drive around with a “what would Elsa from Frozen do” bumper sticker or if you are terrified of the electrical delivery supplier renewal, that’s all I need to know about you!

 

New Year’s Resolutions that WORKED! (3:25)

Anna & Raven look back on the times when their New Year’s Resolutions actually came through!

 

Anna’s Diary: (11:10)

This week, Anna confesses her frustrations while putting together her daughter’s presents

 

Jan-U-ary: Getting that New Job (12:48)

Elizabeth Dutkiewicz of Robert Half breaks down the best tips and tricks to help you land that new job in 2020

 

15 Minutes of Fame: (19:46)

After Anna had her fifteen minutes of fame on Ricki Lake when she was in college, we asked, what was your fifteen minutes of fame?

 

Couple’s Court: (28:40)

He wants her to sign a prenuptial agreement before they get married. It’s not for money, it’s for the dogs! Whose side are you on? With your calls and the verdict!

 

Can’t Beat Raven: (36:20)

Every morning at eight try and beat Raven on today’s biggest celebrity stories! If you can do better than him he’ll buy you lunch, good luck!

The Anna & Raven Show: 01.06.20

The Anna & Raven Show: 01.06.20

Anna & Raven are wide awake this morning! If you missed any of today’s show, catch up with Anna & Raven On Demand now!

All I need to know about you: 00

If you think kicking the parking meter will change things in your life or if it takes 30 minutes to open the razor display case in a store, that’s all I need to know about you?

Trash Service: (3:19)

Some areas were left without garbage pick up when the waste management company quit with no explanation. Anna read that article and thought “I could pick up trash. I’d be good at that job”. That got Anna & Raven ​thinking, if you could assume the job responsibilities for any job at a moments notice, with no experience whatsoever, what would it be?

Jan-U-ary with Chef Plum: (19:23)

Food Network’s own Chef Plum stops by to talk about fast, healthy, and delicious meals for 2020!

Couple’s Court: (25:56)

They’ve let children sled down the massive hill in front of their home for years. But after a dad threatened them last year with a lawsuit, he says no more. But she says it’s their street’s tradition and she loves to watch the kids! Whose side are you on?

Can’t Beat Raven: (33:37)

Every morning at eight try and beat Raven on today’s biggest celebrity stories! If you can do better than him he’ll buy you lunch, good luck!

The Anna & Raven Show: Quick Recipes with Chef Plum

The Anna & Raven Show: Quick Recipes with Chef Plum

Lemon Chicken with sweet potato and broccolini

2 thin sliced chicken breasts

1 garlic clove

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon grated onion

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

Zest of half a lemon

Half a lemon (Juice)

10 green olives

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 cooked sweet potato

5 pieces of broccoli

 

Mix all the spices onion garlic and tomato paste together.

Liberally spread the mix on the chicken breasts

Place the breasts on the grill and cook thoroughly with the other half of the lemon

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add some salt, blanch broccoli to tender

Plate with the sweet potato and the broccolini, top with hand torn olives and juice of the grilled lemon

 

Pan seared salmon with lemon burre blanc

Salmon filet (6oz or so)

Salt Pepper

2oz butter

½ lemon juiced

Olive oil

Zest of one lemon

1 teaspoon chopped parsley

  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper and preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. In a sauté pan, heat up a tablespoon or so of olive oil
  3. In a small sauce pan, add the wine and reduce (evaporate by boiling) by half (this will happen quickly once a boil begins)
  4. Once the sauté pan is nice and hot, (small whisps of smoke coming off) gently place the salmon in the pan away from you skin side up! Place the pan back on the med-high heat.
  5. The salmon is ready to flip once it easily comes of the pan, if it is sticking just give it a little longer.
  6. Once the fish is flipped the skin side should now be down place the pan into the hot oven for roughly 6-8 minutes
  7. In the pan with reduced wine, add the lemon zest and melt the butter into the wine while gently whisking
  8. Remove the hot pan from the oven and place the fish on a plate with your favorite vegetable and serve with a spoonful of the lemon butter wine sauce finish with the chopped parsley

 

Mediterranean style meatballs

2 lbs ground lamb

1 egg

A lot feta (one container crumbled)

Parmesan 1/2 cup

Parsley and mint — 2 tablespoon each chopped

Lemon juice and zest

Salt and pepper

 

Lightly mix together careful not to overwork the meat.

Roll into balls about the diameter of a quarter

Sear in a pan with some olive oil rolling occasionally.

 

Serve with tzatziki sauce as an appetizer or as a main course

The Anna & Raven Show: 01.03.20

The Anna & Raven Show: 01.03.20

Anna & Raven are so glad it’s Friday! If you missed any of today’s show, catch up with Anna & Raven now On Demand!

That’s all I need to know about you: (0:00)

If you put ice in your morning cereal or when you park your enormous stupid car in the front entrance of a store during return season — that is all I need to know about you!

Anna took her Christmas Tree down ALREADY? (3:44)
Anna caught some major backlash from her family and listeners when she took down her Christmas tree LAST SUNDAY.  When do you take down your tree?  (And does your mom guilt you about la Befana too?!)
Raven’s Report Card: (13:09)
It’s her favorite time of the week, when Anna calls Raven’s wife Alicia to see how he behaved as a husband! What do you think his grade will be today?
How much is TOO much for a Babysitter?: (17:12)
With the holiday party coming up, Anna and Raven talk about how much a babysitter SHOULD cost.
Dr. Laura Berman & New Year’s Resolutions: (21:20)
World renowned sex and relationship educator and therapist, popular TV, radio and Internet host, New York Times best-selling author dives into New Year’s Resolutions with Anna & Raven.
Couple’s Court: (24:25)
Over the holiday break, Tia’s mother-in-law asked if she could join them on their family’s spring break cruise. Even though they could easily add her, Tia doesn’t want her to join. She loves this annual trip with just her husband and children. Her husband, Michael, says that it’s like having a built in babysitter and they could do things on their own! Plus, how is he going to say no to his mom? Whose side are you on?

Can’t Beat Raven: Every morning at eight try and beat Raven on today’s biggest celebrity stories. If you can do better than him, he’ll buy you lunch, good luck!

“Jan-YOU-ary” Healthier Eating Habits: (35:31)

Registered Dietitian Rebecca Bonnetti dives into better eating habits for the new year to help with a healthier you!

The Anna & Raven Show: 01.02.20

The Anna & Raven Show: 01.02.20

Wake up with Anna & Raven! Catch up on demand now!

All I need to know about you: 00

If you try and lose weight through a Facebook video instead of going to the gym or if your ugly Christmas sweater, full of lights, start to smell like it’s on fire — that’s all I need to know about you.

Get to Know Anna & Raven: 3:17

Anna and Raven are excited to join the Long Island family!  Today they attempted the most awkward thing… talking about themselves.  Meet Anna and Raven!

Most Awkward Gift you’ve ever received: 10:29

The present Anna’s sister-in-law gave her didn’t hit the mark. Raven thought it was hilarious. But Anna just thought it was awkward.

Hayden’s Life Advice: 19:53

Anna’s ten year old daughter Hayden takes your emails and calls to help solve life’s biggest problems. She’s not a doctor, but then again there’s no copay! For your own life advice email [email protected]

Couple’s Court: 22:54

Terra got an unexpected $1000 holiday bonus from her job and wants to use it towards the Louis Vuitton bag she’s been wanting. Her husband, Kyle, says that money needs to go towards the credit card bills they racked up during the holidays. Whose side are you on?

Can’t Beat Raven: 29:26

Every morning at eight try and beat Raven on today’s biggest celebrity stories! If you can do better than him he’ll buy you lunch, good luck!

Jan-YOU-ary with Yoga Instructor Erica Lee Baker 33:34

Yoga Instructor Erica Lee Baker kicks off “Jan-YOU-ary” with Three Things to do Everyday to Stay Limber and Calm. Raven also took a crack at some yoga positions……emphasis on crack!

Star 99.9 Homeroom: December 2019

Star 99.9 Homeroom: December 2019

Anna & Raven brought a winter craft, snacks and Christmas music for Holiday Party for our 5th Grade. The students also played Can’t Beat Raven!