Friday October 27, 2023: Hot Take Trick Or Treat; Pumpkin Cakes; Raven’s Report Card

Friday October 27, 2023: Hot Take Trick Or Treat; Pumpkin Cakes; Raven’s Report Card

What would you be willing to do for six thousand dollars? Anna was shocked about the lengths one man went to, including risking expulsion from the happiest place on earth! (:30)

Looking for a quick and delicious treat your kids can make with you this Halloween? Chef Plum joins Anna and Raven to make his signature Pumpkin Cakes! (3:33)

Healthy skepticism can be healthy, but if you outright deny scientific fact, that’s all I need to know about you! (7:01)

How old is too old to go trick-or-treating? Anna was having this debate recently and asked everyone on the show to weigh in! (10:25)

All this week you have a chance at a $50 Target gift card by playing Candy Autopsy with Anna & Raven! Anna reads off a specific recipe and you guess the candy! You get it right and you earn yourself a Target gift card! (13:29)

Anna has three crazy news stories, but Raven can only pick one! Today his options are; an Amazon driver’s temper tantrum, multiple vehicle arsons from the same house, and a man trapped in a vault! (15:49)

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to the show to give Raven a grade on how he did as a husband that week! This week, Raven had a big jackpot at the casino and Alicia had some thoughts! (18:40)

What are your predictions for football Sunday? Anna doesn’t know what she’s talking about, but 9-year-old Madeline might know a thing or two! (21:54)

It’s time for Mommy’s Margarita Friday!  Moms (and Dads) share all the crazy things that their kids have put them through this week that have definitely earned them a margarita! (24:59)

Alex is a social media influencer and really would love to have his wife join him. He’s sees the success that wife/husband duos have and he thinks they can really monetize on it. She’s a teacher and thinks it’s inappropriate to put herself out there on social media, even if it’s just to be comedic. He says that she’s being unreasonable, she just has to play along! Would you do it if you weren’t comfortable? (28:29)

Olivia has got a shot at $1400! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (38:51)

THE FEED: Can We Balance Candy and Wellness?

THE FEED: Can We Balance Candy and Wellness?

Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna chat with an expert about all things health and wellness. This week we chat with Registered Dietician Nutritionist Yanissa Marte, of @yanissamarterd. Halloween is right around the corner, and with costumes comes lots of sugary candy! Did you know that some candies are considered better options than others? And what’s the deal with dark chocolate? Yanissa has all the details that will help us balance candy and calories this trick-or-treating season!

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THE FEED: Spooky Community & At-Home Celebrations

THE FEED: Spooky Community & At-Home Celebrations

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. Susie fills us in on ways to celebrate Halloween at home and in your neighborhoods this season.  She has exciting tips for anyone who is eager to turn their yards and homes into a festive spectacle this year!

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Raven + Candy Corn

Raven + Candy Corn

Just how many pieces of Candy Corn can Raven fit into his mouth without eating them?!
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The Truth About Sudafed

The Truth About Sudafed

A very popular decongestion is being pulled from shelves because it doesn’t work! Dr. Wider lets you know why in the podcast.

Thursday October 26, 2023: 40 Minute Presentation; Blocking Etiquette; Anna Remembers

Thursday October 26, 2023: 40 Minute Presentation; Blocking Etiquette; Anna Remembers

How many packages do you get delivered to your home on an average day? Anna has an order coming in and she’s afraid the Amazon driver is going to judge her! (:30)

What if a medicine you’ve been taking you entire life turned out to not be effective? Anna was shocked when a very popular cold remedy was discontinued, so she asked Dr. Jennifer Wider to share some insight! (2:58)

Kids come up with all kinds of funny nicknames for food, but if you do it as an adult, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:48)

If you had to give a 40 minute presentation right now, with absolutely no preparation, what would you talk about? Anna saw a meme about this the other day and it has been living in her head ever since! (10:07)

Is candy corn gross or delicious? Anna invited confectioner Carly Schildhaus onto the show to weigh in on the debate and to present Raven with a challenge… (16:45)

All this week you have a chance at a $50 Target gift card by playing Candy Autopsy with Anna & Raven! Anna reads off a specific recipe and you guess the candy! You get it right and you earn yourself a Target gift card! (20:48)

What’s the most popular Halloween costume this year? Anna was shocked to discover that one of the most popular is a character from 1988, so she asked costume expert Laura Fiest to give some insight! (22:42)

How good is your memory? Anna has been noticing her memory slipping recently, so yesterday she played a game with Raven that’s designed to improve it. Today, she finds out how well it worked… (26:42)

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 proper way to block somebody on social media according to the rules of modern etiquette! (30:18)

Louie and Fran have been debating getting a live-in au-pair. Louie thinks it’ll be more cost efficient and give them more freedom with their busy work schedules. Fran just feels weird having a stranger from a different country come to live in their home for a year. What are your thoughts, and have you been in a similar situation? (33:32)

Margaret and Lohanna are teaming up to take on Raven in pop culture trivia! Can they succeed and win the $1300 jackpot? (41:01)

Kid’s Who Help

Kid’s Who Help

What’s the most annoying errand to run with your kids?! Anytime there’s a cart that she can “push all by herself”, it feels like Anna is being pushed.

Wellness Wednesday: Primal Screaming

Wellness Wednesday: Primal Screaming

Olivia Rodrigo has been doing something at her concerts, screaming. Turns out it’s really good for you, find out what primal screaming is all about in the podcast!
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Wednesday October 25, 2023: Childhood Obsession; Travel Rules; Wellness Wednesday

Wednesday October 25, 2023: Childhood Obsession; Travel Rules; Wellness Wednesday

Do you ever have family meetings? It doesn’t always have to be about something serious, Anna uses her family meeting as a way to get organized! (:15)

What’s Primal Screaming? Olivia Rodrigo has been doing it at her concerts, and it has some amazing health benefits. (3:40)

It’s ok to say “I don’t know” sometimes, and if you’re one of those people who insists on being a know-it-all, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:56)

What is your child currently obsessed with? Anna’s younger daughter is so obsessed with one common object, that Anna even has one on her desk right now! (10:30)

All this week you have a chance at a $50 Target gift card by playing Candy Autopsy with Anna & Raven! Anna reads off a specific recipe and you guess the candy! You get it right and you earn yourself a Target gift card! (18:06)

Do you have any special rules when you travel? Anna’s family is planning a big trip for next year, but her father has one rule for their method of transportation! (20:40)

How good is your memory? Anna has been noticing hers slipping recently, so she found a game she can play to help improve it! (27:54)

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 new rules for an acceptable first date! (31:54)

Couples Court: James and Emily got married when they were 21, were divorced eight years later, and now, in their 40s, are getting remarried. Emily wants a do-over and wants to have a real wedding reception again. James thinks it’s asking too much, too expensive, and unnecessary to have a party again. They should just elope the two of them and call it a day. They already had a 300-person wedding 20-something years ago! What do you think? (35:32)

Marco thinks he’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia! Can he succeed and win the $1200 jackpot? (44:43)

Kevin vs Halloween Candy

Kevin vs Halloween Candy

Kevin and Jenna discuss the disadvantages to being the house that gives away the full-sized candy bars on Halloween.

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