Wednesday October 16, 2024: Board Games, Trick Your Kid; Raven’s Resolution

Wednesday October 16, 2024: Board Games, Trick Your Kid; Raven’s Resolution

Travel companies are revealing that there is one week that is best to travel, and you wouldn’t believe which week it is and why..

Comets, the Northern Lights, Starbucks. What do they all have in common? They’re all trending!

How can you tell if a relationship is on the rocks? Turns out, social media activity can be a real red flag in a struggling partnership!

What are the best board games of all time? Anna found a list online, but some of the more recent games were completely unknown to her!

Raven has decided to commit to a healthy fit lifestyle! He says that it’s forever, but Anna is willing to take that bet…

Self-diagnosing yourself is a dangerous game, especially in the age of internet misinformation! But after seeing that over a quarter of the population suspects they have a specific disorder, Anna and Raven decided to test themselves!

How long does your child have to date someone before you buy their partner a Christmas gift? Donna Kelce was in the news, talking about her family’s Christmas presents, but she left out one major person!

Have you ever tricked your child into eating something healthy? Anna thought she had a fool-proof plan, but her first grader saw right through it!

Clara and Troy have been dating 13 months. Ever since Clara introduced her six-year-old daughter to Troy, she’s been taking her out with them. Troy says that they should still have dates where it’s just the two of them often. Clara says she spent a year spending a lot of money on babysitters and her daughter loves spending time with him. If he wants to have a relationship with her, her daughter will always be part of it, so why wouldn’t he want to spend more time with her? What are your thoughts?

Steven has got a shot at $300! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

The Feed: Fall Inspired Treats in Connecticut

The Feed: Fall Inspired Treats in Connecticut

Tuesdays on The Feed we chat with CT Food Girly about all things food related in CT. You can find Alex on Instagram, @CtFoodGirly. 

Today, Alex reveals the best spots in Connecticut for fall-inspired treats that go way beyond pumpkin spice. Plus, we learn about a Big E Fair-inspired indulgence that will have your mouth watering!

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Keeping It 203: Connecticut Women Making a Difference

Keeping It 203: Connecticut Women Making a Difference

On today’s 203, we dive into the story of a Connecticut woman playing a key role in NASA’s mission to the moon, and meet a local college student who wowed the community in a pageant that brings everyone together.

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Tuesday October 15, 2024: Break Up Give-Backs; Kids Are Gross; The Chicken Big Mac

Tuesday October 15, 2024: Break Up Give-Backs; Kids Are Gross; The Chicken Big Mac

Have you ever been shaken down by your kid’s school for a fund-raiser? Anna has ine daughter in elementary school and one in high school and the number of fundraisers are making her go broke!

Would you ever want to have your own personal robot servant? Elon Musk is making it a possibility, but Anna isn’t sold on the idea…

When you break up with someone, is it your responsibility to return the gifts they gave you? Anna found a list of the top 3 things you can keep after a break-up, but she’s curious what etiquette expert Karen Thomas has to say as well!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including the most famous fans in the world!

This is the time of year when kids bring all kinds of gross diseases home from school, and this year is no exception! After seeing a rumor on the parent social media pages, Anna’s worst fear has been confirmed!

How well do you know your planets? NASA has sent a vessel to one of Jupiter’s moons, so Anna decided to test out Raven’s planetary knowledge!

Have you had the new Big Mac Chicken sandwich? The controversial new menu item has been going viral on social media, so Raven has graciously volunteered to try one!

Claire and Larry have been engaged for two years and live together. Larry’s mother moved in “temporarily” last year and has never left. Claire wants her to either help pay rent, or move out, it’s been a year! Plus, she has a job now. Larry doesn’t think it’s right. It’s his mom, she’s lonely, and she doesn’t bother them, what’s the big deal? What do you think?

Brooke has got a shot at $200! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

Monday October 14, 2024: Simpsons Did It; Dating Budgets; October Theory

Monday October 14, 2024: Simpsons Did It; Dating Budgets; October Theory

What food is delicious in small amounts, but gross in large amounts? Anna saw a reddit thread about it, but she disagreed with one of the top answers!

Does it ever feel like everyone needs some form of vision correction these days? Anna and Raven spoke to Dr. Daniel Cyr about why myopia is so common!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including today’s controversial holiday…

Have you ever had to negotiate a car sale? Anna is going through the process now and Raven has some advice for her!

What bills should be split when you’re dating somebody? Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend is going viral now for some controversial views on equal payment between couples…

The safest city in the US is officially South Burlington VT, so Anna and Raven invited City Councilor Andrew Chalnick to share the secret to creating a safe community!

Have you ever heard of “October Theory”? At this time of year, people all tend to behave in a similar way and when Anna heard why, it made a lot of sense!

Is it possible to really see the future? One of the most popular shows of all time is going viral (again) for it’s prophetic nature, and it’s got Anna wondering if anyone else has some predictions to share!

Alec has been taking extra weekend shifts at his job to make extra money. The extra hours on Saturday and Sundays may be temporary so he’s taking as many as possible while it’s available. He wants to be able to take family vacations next year and every bit counts since they are always financially struggling. His wife, Selma, thinks it’s too much. He’s never home with the kids on the weekends anymore and it’s extra work for her to constantly be on mommy duty. Plus, the kids miss him. He thinks taking just one of the days isn’t enough to financially make a difference in their lives, so not why work while he has the chance? What do you think?

Nancy has got a shot at $100! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

Friday October 11, 2024: Last Songs; Pregnancy Clues; More Celebrity Encounters

Friday October 11, 2024: Last Songs; Pregnancy Clues; More Celebrity Encounters

What is the right age for a child to get their first job?  Anna’s daughter is looking beginning to look for gainful employment, and Anna & Raven examine the hiring process!

Pet lovers and rescuers are happy to care for multiple animals, but how many is TOO many?  Anna & Raven heard a startling amount of cats found in one woman’s home…

An end-of-life charity has been surveying patients with a very specific question regarding their last moments, and Anna & Raven examine the top results, with contributions of their own.

With the changing weather, it is now officially crock-pot season!  Chef Plum joins Anna & Raven with some great fall tips and recipes!

Cardi B had a very insightful, articulate way to describe how she knew she was pregnant, and Anna & Raven hear the many different ways other ladies just knew before they knew!

Earlier this week, there was such a tremendous response about peoples’ celebrity encounters that Anna & Raven had to hear more – and find out whether or not they were nice!

The weekend is here, and that means one thing!  Mommy’s Margarita Friday!  Anna & Raven get the lowdown on what listeners did to earn their me-time this week!

In case you missed any of the show this week, Anna & Raven recap some of the highlights!

Hunter’s sister helps them out by watching their two-year-old daughter Monday through Friday from 8:30a to 4pm. She’s a stay-at-home mom and she’s home with her one-year-old child too. She just asked them if they could start paying her to watch their daughter. Mom, Kristen, says no, this is a good excuse to say they’re going to switch to a daycare. She’s constantly saying that they need to pick up their daughter early because she has errands to run, at times she’ll text them to drop off their daughter later because she’s still in her pajamas, and mom thinks they need more stability and a more formal environment for their child. They can’t keep going into work late and leaving early because of the sister sitter. Hunter says it’ll be a problem for the family relationship if they do it. It’ll seem like they’re bailing because she’s asking for money. What do you think?

Jacqui has got a shot at $2200! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

You Know It’ll Be a Bad Storm When…

You Know It’ll Be a Bad Storm When…

The folklore is that when Waffle House closes for a storm, then you know it’s about to be terrible. What are the telltale signs that your area is about to get a really bad storm? Catch up with the podcast!
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Thursday October 10, 2024: Hurricane Aftermath; Love At First Sight; Waffle House

Thursday October 10, 2024: Hurricane Aftermath; Love At First Sight; Waffle House

Would you ever arrange a playdate for your kids? What if your child was in college? An alarming trend of “helicopter college” parents has been emerging!

Hurricane Milton is now moving away from Florida and meteorologist Ashley Baylor is on the phone with Anna and Raven to give some updates!

Have you ever fallen in love at first sight? It may have been with a person or a pet, but Anna once fell in love with a bag the moment she laid eyes on it!

Anna has three wild news stories, but Raven can only pick one! Today, his options are; Spirit stores branching out, a raccoon infestation, and some sky-high price gouging!

With Hurricane Milton leaving a path of devastation through Florida, Anna and Raven decided to check in with their friend and Florida resident Jim Lauber, to get a firsthand account.

Have you ever noticed that during weather emergencies, everyone evacuates, yet all of these meteorologists stay right in the center of it? Anna and Raven take a look at some of the bravest weather broadcasters out there!

Everybody knew there would be a lot of rain during the hurricane, but few people predicted the massive number of tornadoes! Meteorologist Ashley Baylor is on the phone to explain the large amount of cyclones in Florida.

Outside of checking your weather app, how can you tell a storm is going to be bad? When a certain fast-food restaurant decides to close, you know it’s time to bunker down!

Raven’s friend Luke lives in St. Petersburg FL, and he’s on the phone to give a direct report on the devastation of Hurricane Milton.

Chris bought a new couch two months ago and paid $3000 for it. His wife, Kim, hates it, the dog hates it, it’s uncomfortable, and she wants to get rid of it. She figures they can probably sell it on Facebook Marketplace for $1000 to $1500. He says no way, they’re not taking a thousand-dollar loss, the couch is nice, it’s in her head that it’s a mess, they need it for at least four years before he considers another one. He didn’t check with her before buying the couch but thought she would like it. What do you think?

Sherry has got a shot at $2100! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

Wednesday, October 9, 2024: Celebrity Encounters; The Mini-Van’s Moment; Girls Night

Wednesday, October 9, 2024: Celebrity Encounters; The Mini-Van’s Moment; Girls Night

Despite many medical advancements, the average life expectancy hasn’t changed for generations. Anna & Raven discuss the aging process and what the benefits of growing old gracefully are!

With Hurricane Milton bearing down on the Gulf Coast of Florida, every attempt is being made to get people, and pets, out of the storm’s path!

Raven was recently invited to tag along on his wife Alicia’s girls night out, but he had some doubts about whether it was actually a good idea…

Are mini-vans cool now? Mark Zuckerberg gifted his wife with a souped-up Porsche mini-van and Anna & Raven find out what else makes the modern Mom-Mobile cool!

It’s Yelp’s 20th birthday, but people are still conflicted on whether it’s actually trustworthy. Anna and Raven decided to read some of the worst reviews of all time!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including what you should be nagging your family about!

Is there a hierarchy when it comes to the best kind of candy? Anna and Raven spoke to Carly Schildhaus from Candy USA to get an insider perspective!

Have you ever had an encounter with a celebrity? Anna and Raven were talking about Keanu Reeves professional racing debut, when they got a call from a listener who was actually there!

 Sally and Jason’s daughter is 20-years-old and is dating a “less than favorable man”. She’s in her sophomore year of college, and he’s a townie from the town where their college is located. He works at the autobody store and has zero aspirations to do anything else. They just met him for the first time last weekend at Parents Weekend and dad is really upset. He can’t understand why she would be dating him when she goes to school with so many great guys that have goals. He wants to tell her that she has to stop seeing him and he’s even said he would stop paying tuition if she doesn’t. It’s for her own good. Mom thinks they just need to back off, she’ll understand it’s a mistake at some point. She’s still young.

Richard has got a shot at $2000! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!