Every Wednesday, Kevin and Jenna talk to a local expert about the things that make our lives easier, from home improvement to DIY to parenting. This week we chat with Home Expert Susie Calabrese of @susiecal_CT. Get your home ready for the holidays with Susie’s December home tips! She’s got the inside scoop on festive decorating and cozy winter preparation to ensure your home is warm, inviting, and in top shape, both indoors and outdoors
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Are gas-powered leaf blowers really that distracting? Raven put Anna to the test by seeing if she could get through some reads while he used a leaf blower.
You ever wonder why your kids smell? Turns out there is a legit reason for it. Dr. Jennifer Wider explains in the podcast.
A woman is going viral for a theory she has come up with, but is she just looking for clicks, or is she onto something? (:15)
They are saying the best time to start your New Year Resolution is right now. Why though? Apparently, you might have a better succession rate if you do! (3:22)
If you are an adult who does this to stay relevant, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:12)
The Anna & Raven Santa Tip Line is back! You can call Santa anytime at 855-785-4101 and let him know who’s been naughty or nice this year and hear your message to Santa with Anna & Raven. (10:46)
Should gas leaf blowers be banned? Some people think so due to its impact on the environment. Raven decided to test it out… (14:04)
The Twelve Tasks of Christmas continues! Today, we put Raven’s nose to the test. Can he guess the names correctly of these holiday themed candles? (17:08)
What are the do’s and don’ts of having house guests over? Raven has a friend who is going to be visiting, and believes he needs to lay down some rules. (20:18)
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 a list of the most powerful women on Earth! (27:31)
Does your kid smell? Anna’s five-year-old’s feet can get really stinky and according to Dr. Jennifer Wider, there may be a specific reason! (31:26)
Peter and Jenna have a 12-year-old son that plays a lot of recreation sports and has a collection of participation trophies. Admittingly, he isn’t very athletic, but he does try. Peter was an all-star college athlete and has started displaying his “real” trophies to encourage his son to try harder so he can excel in sports too. Jenna thinks this is obnoxious, it’s basically a slap in her son’s face saying that he isn’t good enough. Peter disagrees, it’s inspiration to not give up and to keep trying. What do you think? (35:16)
Maritza has got a shot at $1900! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (43:16)
Each Tuesday, Kevin and Jenna talk about all things food in Connecticut with Alex from CT FoodGirly. Check out the spots CT FoodGirly has in mind that are perfect for dinner after a night of visiting the local holiday light displays:
– Branford, CT has their Sip N Stroll this Thursday from 12-8pm. If you want to
keep the night going with your friends, you can stop into Home Restaurant, this
is your comfort food, local cocktails, warm atmosphere space, they just released
their winter menu, so a lot of good things are coming out of Home. There also is
Mi Bella, which is a small italian restaurant right on the Branford Green, great
appetizers here. We also have 1928 Cocktail Club, so you can grab really
delicious drinks in this fun atmosphere spot, great for the girls and also right on
the green. We also have DarBar India for great food, Doma for an italian meal
and Pasta Cosi as well.
– New Haven has the Fantasy of Lights, which is a beautiful light display at
Lighthouse Park. If you drive through this event and need some dinner after or
before, you can check out Transilvania Restaurant and Bar which is a great
Romanian restaurant. There is also one of my favorites, Bistro Mediterranean
Tapas Bar. Their brussel sprout and truffle salad is to die for. There is also
DePalma’s, great pizza, and Aniello’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant.
– In Fairfield, there is a trademark called the Wonderland at Roseville, which is an
incredible light display at a single house that is literally decorated head to toe
with beautiful lights. The best part is that they raise money for the Shriners
Children hospitals. There is a great restaurant near this house called Puerto
Vallarta, with awesome Mexican food and drinks. There is Geronimo’s Tequila
Bar & Colony Grill over there as well and a Mecha Noodle Bar if you want
some yummy Ramen and dumplings.
– Lastly, there is Glow Hartford at the Connecticut Convention Center. This is a
great festival for the kids, with interactive light gardens, photos with Santa and a
festive holiday market and live entertainment daily. It’s been open since
November 18th and closes on December 23rd. Now there are so many delicious
restaurants in this area, we have The Capital Grille, a fine dining steakhouse,
Sorella, a relaxed italian restaurant with homemade pasta and brick-oven pizzas,
Trumbull Kitchen, Max Downtown, Social Republic and so many more. You
can’t go wrong in Hartford after the Glow Hartford light display.
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It’s day one of Anna & Raven’s 12 Tasks of Christmas! Today, Producer Sean had to build a reindeer out of nothing but cardboard. How did he do?!
Anna received a lot of backlash after she posted that she thought monkey bars were too dangerous for kids. What do you think is the most dangerous thing on a playground? Find out what they are in the podcast.
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If you found $1000 on the ground, what would you do? A study was done recently and Anna was shocked at the results! (:30)
It’s the 12 Tasks of Christmas! Every day, Anna and Raven pick a new holiday task for a member of the show to perform! Today’s task has got Producer Sean recreating a magical holiday creature! (3:16)
Everyone is addicted to their phone these days, but if you can’t even sit down and watch TV without scrolling, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:45)
What’s the ugliest ornament on your Christmas tree? One family had held onto an ugly ornament for years until they realized it was worth a small fortune! (10:27)
The Santa Tipline has returned! Call 855-785-4101 and leave Santa a voicemail about who has been naughty and who has been nice. Anna and Raven will play the funniest messages on the air! (22:01)
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 latest drama from a controversial former congressman! (25:10)
What’s the most dangerous piece of equipment on the playground? Anna got roasted online after she posted a video about the dangers of monkey bars but felt vindicated after Producer Jon told her what happened to his son! (28:43)
Producer Sean has spent all day working on the first Task of Christmas! How did he do? Anna and Raven are going to find out! (35:38)
Jackie has always been somewhat of a flirt but her husband Adam knew that. He thinks it’s just her infectious laugh and open personality that attracts men. Now that they’re married though, Adam thinks it’s time to shut it down. Stop engaging in conversations with men when they’re out at bars, better yet, stop going out with her girlfriends all together. She thinks he’s being unreasonable; this is how she’s always been, sure, she’s a bit of a flirt but she’s young! Plus, he knows that he can trust her! What do you think? (38:19)
Mark has got a shot at $1800! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (48:09)
Every Monday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna talk to The Ump Vin Sarullo about everything going on in Connecticut sports. There are some big changes coming to Fall sports in Connecticut, and today Vin gives us the breakdown. He also updates us on some surprising losses from big weekend games.
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Do anything exciting over the weekend?! Here is what everyone on the show did.