The Anna and Raven Show

For the last week, Chef Plum has joined Anna and Raven every day to give advice to first time (or long time!) Thanksgiving Day Chefs! If you are cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, Chef Plum will give you some quick and easy tips on how to prepare everything from the Turkey, to simple side dishes, desserts, drinks and even some leftover ideas! Get everything you need to cook for your family this holiday in the podcast!
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Wednesday November 25th, 2020

 

What’s the craziest thing your kid has wanted for Christmas?  Anna’s daughter wanted a life-time supply of plastic straws last year (long story) but you won’t believe what she asked for this year!

 

Was 2020 really that bad?  Ok, yeah it definitely was.  But that doesn’t mean it was ALL bad!  Anna and Raven list the thing’s they’re thankful for this year, with a little help from Producer Jon.  Find out what they liked about 2020 in the Podcast! (6:56)

 

Pranks are one thing, but if you steal THIS from a disabled Veteran at Christmas time, that’s all I need to know about you!  Get the full story in the podcast!  (11:19)

 

He’s helped us cook the turkey, he’s given us great drink ideas, and told us how to make delicious desserts.  Now all that’s left is the leftovers!  Get some great ideas for Thanksgiving Day leftovers from the Food Networks Chef Plum!  ((14:46)

 

Anna was all in on the Sister Gift Exchange.  She was confident in the good intentions of the other people taking part, and she even got her friends to participate!  Until the Better Business Bureau said THIS about it!  (17:45)

 

2020 will be remembered as the year of Zoom!  Zoom birthdays, Zoom happy hours, and now Zoom Thanksgiving.  Anna and Raven talk about the top 5 things that families are planning to do on Zoom this holiday season.  Have you ever done #5?  (21:39)

 

The holiday’s are stressful, and the added stress of 2020 definitely doesn’t make it easier!  This Wellness Wednesday, Anna and Raven  use the 5-4-3-2-1 Technique to destress and brush off the stress of the holiday season.  Find out how in the Podcast! (25:24)

 

Couples Court: He's going back to school to change his career-he thinks it will better their lives and he's put a lot of work in already. She says he isn't taking it seriously, failing classes and wasting their money- it's time to pull the plug! Whose side are you on?  (28:43)

 

Raven’s win streak continues but Lisa thinks she has what it takes to beat him and claim the $800 prize!  Will she succeed?  (35:16)

Ashley from Almost Home Animal Shelter brought her furry friend Layla into the studio! Find out how you can help some local animals in your neighborhood in the podcast!

Nobody wants to tell someone how to raise their kids. But if you saw a parent doing THIS when their child misbehaved, would you say something?  Get the full story in the podcast!
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Chef Plum from the food network returns to talk to Anna and Raven, and this time he’s got some great dessert ideas for Thanksgiving! Find out some quick and easy sweets you can add to your feast in the podcast!
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Tuesday November 24th, 2020

 Have you ever had food poisoning before?  Anna is cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the first time this year, and she’s terrified of poisoning her guests!  Turns out there are three common ways that people can get food poisoning from Thanksgiving dinner.  Find out what they are in the podcast!

 Nobody wants to tell someone how to raise their kids.  But if you saw a parent doing THIS when their child misbehaved, would you say something?  Get the full story in the podcast! (3:27)

Getting into the holiday spirit is one thing, but if you do this with your Christmas tree, that’s all I need to know about you!  Get the full story in the podcast!  (11:10)
 

Chef Plum from the food network returns to talk to Anna and Raven, and this time he’s got some great dessert ideas!  Find out some quick and easy sweets you can add to your feast in the podcast!  (13:43)

Ashley from Almost Home Animal Shelter brought her furry friend Layla into the studio!  Find out how you can help some local animals in your neighborhood in the podcast!  (16:50)

 Single space or double space?  Anna swears that putting two spaces after a period is the correct method, but will modern science prove her wrong?  Find out in the podcast! (20:19)

 Everyone assumes that they’ll gain a little weight over the holidays, but what is the most fattening food you will eat this Thanksgiving?  Anna and Raven compare some of the most popular Turkey Day sides, and let you know which one will contribute the most to your waistline!  (23:13

 We all have a secret or a guilty pleasure that we don’t want other people to judge us for, most of us don’t share it on the radio though!  Anna and Raven talk about their own personal quirks, but don’t judge them!  Find out more in the podcast (26:40)

 Christina thinks Ryan’s parents are messy hoarders and really isn't comfortable eating at their house for Thanksgiving! Ryan says it's not that bad and it will be over before she knows it! Whose side are you on?  (32:50)

 Raven is on a roll!  The jackpot is up to $700, but does Jennifer have what it takes to claim the prize?  (32:50)

St. Patrick’s Day and New Year’s Eve are definitely drinking holidays, but what about Thanksgiving? Chef Plum from the Food Network talked to Anna and Raven and gave them 3 quick, easy and delicious Thanksgiving themed drinks you can serve this Thursday! Find out what they are in the podcast!
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What did you do over the weekend that you didn't get any credit for? Raven fixed the WiFi this weekend and nobody thanked him. And no, it wasn’t just unplugging it and plugging it back in, he actually had to call customer service and reconnect wires. It was a lot of work! And instead of thanking him, his wife said THIS! Get the whole story in the podcast!

Monday November 23rd, 2020

 Raven fixed the WiFi this weekend and nobody thanked him!  And no, it wasn’t just unplugging it and plugging it back in, he actually had to call customer service, reconnect wires, there was a lot of work?  And instead of thanking him, his wife said THIS!  Get the whole story in the podcast! 

 Anna enjoys a glass of wine on a Friday night while eating some pizza.  Nothing wrong with that right?  But then she looked at the bottle and she realized she’d made a big mistake!  Find out what happened in the podcast! (5:42)

 The holidays are a time for family, fun and feasting!  But if you do THIS during the holidays, that’s all Anna needs to know about you!  (7:58)

 St. Patrick’s Day and New Year’s Eve are definitely drinking holidays, but what about Thanksgiving?  Chef Plum from the Food Network talked to Anna and Raven and told them 3 quick, easy and delicious Thanksgiving themed drinks you can serve this Thursday!  Find out what they are in the podcast! (10:21)

 Everyone always talks about why the chicken crossed the road, but what about the Turkey?  Anna and Raven talked to a class of 5th graders and asked them a simple question.  Why did the Turkey cross the road?  Their answers may surprise you!  (13:44)

 It’s a problem every parent faces.  How do you get your kids out of bed in the morning?  Anna and Raven talk to some callers and get some tips on how to get the kids up and moving in the AM.  You won’t believe what some people do!  (16:31)

 Because of Covid restrictions this year, more people than ever are cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the first time.  Anna and Raven called the Butterball hotline to get some tips on how to prepare your holiday feast!  (22:40)

 Tom’s mom gives bad gifts for Christmas, so Jocelyn wants Tom to ask his mother for cash instead of the gifts. Tom doesn’t want to take away the joy his mother gets from giving them gifts so he doesn’t want to ask her for the cash. Whose side are you on?  (26:41)

 Chris takes a shot at winning $600!  Does he have what it takes to beat Raven?  (32:06)

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia gives him a grade based on how good of a husband he was this week! This week, Raven and Alicia started putting up their Christmas trees, but Alicia is very particular about her tree selection, and how she wants everything to look. Was Raven helpful and patient? Or did he get grumpy and try to rush through it? Find out in the podcast!