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Monday November 27, 2023: Ruin Your Thanksgiving; Credit Due; Santa Tipline

If you were worried about your neighbor, would you call in a wellness check? Raven is having this problem right now, but he’s not sure what the right thing to do is… (:15)

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 reason nobody will get any work done today! (3:34)

Opening one or two is nice, but if you open all your presents on Christmas Eve, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:39)

Did you have a dumb argument this weekend? Raven had a debate with his wife over their neighbor’s use of white lights! (10:18)

Did you do something nice for someone over the weekend, but they didn’t give you any credit? Or did someone do something nice for you, but you forgot to thank them? Anna and Raven will give you the credit due! (14:21)

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! (22:16)

What toys are you getting for your kids this holiday season? If you’re having trouble deciding, Laurie Schacht from Toy Insider has got some ideas! (25:25)

Did something ruin your Thanksgiving? Anna and Raven got a call from someone who had an old flame show up to the holiday feast! (29:24)

Chris and Taylor are on a “break”. Chris thinks they should be able to date others while they’re on the break to see if they’re really meant to be together. Taylor disagrees. She says that a “break” is about reevaluating their relationship and still being faithful to one another before they make future decisions. (Yes, this very much seems like a Friends episode if you ask us!) What do you think? (36:47)

Sabrina has got a shot at $1200! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (44:45)

KEVIN AND JENNA: Battle of the Sides (A Stuffing Saga)

Kevin and Jenna face off in a epic Thanksgiving Battle of the Sides! This year’s challenge is: Elevated Boxed Stuffing. It will all come down to a blind taste-test by some very opinionated judges!

Will Kevin’s twist on a classic recipe win the vote, or can Jenna’s craving-inspired stuffing take home the title?

THE FEED: Let’s Take the Guess Work out of Guest Work!

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. If you’re gearing up to host Thanksgiving and aiming for that perfect vibe, let’s revisit a couple of reminders.

Susie gives tips on keeping kids entertained while the turkey is roasting and offers ways to make the football-watching experience fun for all guests (even the least-involved football fan)! She also shares details about the person who is the biggest inspiration behind the way she and her family celebrates Thanksgiving!

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A Drama Class Re-Do

Producer Sean said he didn’t care enough about his final project in drama class while in High School, so we gave him the chance to re-do it!

Dealing With Holiday Stress

Holiday stress hitting you early? Dr. Jennifer Wider has some ways you can cope with it all.

Wednesday November 22, 2023: Santa Tipline Returns; Kids Cook A Turkey; Unique Sides

If you could have Thanksgiving dinner with one TV family, which would it be? Anna wants a wholesome experience, but Producer Sean got really dark! (:30)

The holidays are here and if you’re feeling stressed, Dr. Jennifer Wider has got some tips for Anna and Raven on how to keep your cool this season! (3:52)

The holidays always happen on the same day every year, so if you’re always late, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:49)

What unique sides does your family have on Thanksgiving? Producer Jon’s family eats something which sounds absolutely disgusting, yet oddly delicious… (10:54)

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! (17:10)

Things can get a little crazy during Thanksgiving dinner, but Etiquette expert Karen Thomas has some tips to deal with unruly family members! (20:44)

What are your predictions for the games tomorrow? Anna doesn’t know what she’s talking about, but 10-year-old Cooper definitely knows a thing or two! (24:19)

28% of people admit that they don’t know how to cook a turkey, so Anna and Raven decided to ask some kids about how to prepare the Thanksgiving bird! (27:23)

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful, but Sue from The Butterball Hotline is here to answer Anna and Raven’s burning questions! (30:44)

Andrew and Gianna have a nine-year-old daughter who is very good at gymnastics. They would like to send her to an elite gymnastics’ academy but it’s very expensive. Andrew says they should ask their family to not give her Christmas gifts this year, instead give them money towards the gymnastics academy. Gianna says it’s not fair to their daughter that she won’t get regular gifts and basically, it’s a family Go Fund Me for their child. As the parents, it should be their responsibility to fit the bill even if it’ll be a struggle. What do you think? (34:15)

Ryan has got a shot at $1100! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (42:15)

THE FEED: HOW DOES A CT FOOD INFLUENCER CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING?

Ever wonder what a food influencer brings to Thanksgiving? Each Tuesday, Kevin and Jenna talk about all things food in Connecticut with Alex from CT FoodGirly. Today, Alex shares the best spots to celebrate the biggest party night of the year: Thanksgiving Eve! She also brings us into what Thanksgiving with her family looks like, and her favorite Thanksgiving-food based tradition.

Thanksgiving Eve in Connecticut from CT FoodGirly:

– Dockside Brewery is having a thanksgiving eve party starting at 8pm and it is 80’s vibe
themed. They have a DJ, photo booth, an 80s costume contest and themed cocktails for
the night with free entry. I’m headed here next Thursday for a cocktail party with some
other food influencers and I’m super excited to check out their new lodge space.

– Also in Milford, the Stonebridge Restaurant is having a country style themed party with
the band Zac N Fried, who is a Zac Brown Tribute band. This place can get pretty
packed pretty fast, so I’m sure the line will be out the door all night long.

– In Fairfield, Geronimo’s Tequila Bar is hosting a party and having a DJ there starting at
10PM. I used to go to the Geronimo’s in New Haven for my Thanksgiving Eve, and it’s
such a fun atmosphere to meet up and hangout with old friends. And speaking of New
Haven, Toad’s Place is having their thanksgiving eve blacklight glow party at 9:00, which
looks like a lot of fun.

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Forget the canned cranberry sauce! Food Network’s Chef Plum shows you how to make cranberry sauce from scratch that will be the talk of your Thanksgiving dinner.

What Kids Aren’t Thankful For

It’s that time of the year to be thankful, but what are kids NOT thankful for? Producer Jon asked the kids.. and it’s hilarious. Catch up with the podcast.

November 21, 2023: Movin’ Out; Thanksgiving Politics; Plum Gravy

Is it too early to come up with New Years Resolutions? Anna has a bad habit whenever she takes a group picture and she thinks this is the year to stop doing it! (:30)

Everyone likes to talk about what they’re thankful for at this time of year, but what are you NOT thankful for? Adults would likely have boring answers, so Anna and Raven asked a bunch of kids! (3:35)

Thanksgiving Dinner has certain rules about who gets to eat first and if you violate that protocol, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:03)

It happens every year without fail at Thanksgiving dinner. The only question is, who’s going to bring it up… (10:28)

Years ago, Producer Sean was called upon to perform a classic piece of theater and he failed. Now, years later, he gets his shot at redemption! (14:16)

Do you have a go-to gravy recipe? If you’re looking for something easy and delicious this holiday season, Chef Plum from the food network has got something you need to try! (17:49)

How many times have you moved in your life? Anna was shocked at how high the national average was! (21:44)

What’s the worst food to eat in the car? Raven saw a woman eating a full restaurant meal in her car! (27:47)

Brenda and Carl are excited to have their son home from college for Thanksgiving. He’s bringing his new girlfriend that they have not met yet. She wants to set up the guest room for her, Carl thinks they should ask his son where she should stay. Brenda argues he’s 19, she’ll stay wherever they decide and it’s going to be in the guestroom. What do you think? (35:03)

Ryan has got a shot $1000! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (42:54)