The Anna and Raven Show

Thanksgiving dinner is coming up, and for a lot of people it’ll be their first time cooking the holiday feast! Chef Plum from the food network talks to Anna and Raven about three sides you can prepare in under 30 minutes.  Some of them are easier than you might think! Get some easy cooking tips to make your thanksgiving bougie in the podcast!
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With rising Covid numbers, another shutdown may be imminent! Anna and Raven found an article on the 8 things you need before the next shutdown.  It was…OK, but they think they know how they could improve it! Get Anna and Raven’s tips to prepare for the next shutdown in the podcast!
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Friday November 20th, 2020

It’s a struggle that every parent faces during the holidays, and its likely been the catalyst for an argument or two!  Anna and Raven talk about the one thing that is almost guaranteed to cause stress for parents across the country.  Find out what in the podcast!  (00:00)

 Are you a serial winker?  Like, do you wink WAY too much?  The checkout person at Anna’s grocery store did, and it really freaked her out!  And it got Raven thinking, what other behavior is not appropriate in the grocery store?  Find out what they think in the podcast! (11:04)

 Thanksgiving dinner is coming up, and for a lot of people it’ll be their first time cooking the holiday feast!  Chef Plum from the food network talks to Anna and Raven about three sides you can prepare in under 30 minutes.  Some of them are easier than you might think!  Get some easy cooking tips to make your thanksgiving bougie in the podcast!  (18:49)

 Have you ever hid money from your partner?  Maybe just 50 bucks?  $500?  Over $2000!?  Turns out, its more common then you think!  Anna and Raven give you the whole story in the podcast! (22:39)

 With rising Covid numbers, another shutdown may be imminent!  Anna and Raven found an article on the 8 things you need before the next shutdown.  It was…ok, but they think they know how they could improve it!  Get Anna and Raven’s tips to prepare for the next shutdown in the podcast!  (26:05)

 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!  (29:48)

 Couple’s Court - Sarah's sister had Covid but has tested negative in the last few days. Her husband, Wes, still doesn't want her at their house for Thanksgiving "just in case". She thinks he's overreacting, There's only six of them as it is, and she's had no symptoms for a week! They can't shun her for having it in the past! Whose side are you on?  (33:53)

 CBR – Raven has been on a roll recently and the jackpot is up to $500!  Does Sue have what it takes to claim the prize?  (39:46)

Have you ever wondered what life is like on a Turkey Farm at Thanksgiving?  Katherine from Raleigh Turkey Farms called in to talk about what it’s like to provide the signature dish at this time of year. Anna was wondering if Katherine ever gets attached to the turkeys on the farm. Her answer might surprise you!

This year, 1 in 4 people will be making a Turkey for the first time. If you’re preparing to host your family this Thanksgiving, and you don’t want to mess up the bird, then check out Anna and Raven’s interview with The Food Network’s Chef Plum! He gives all the tips that a first time Turkey chef needs to know in the podcast!

If you were on the run from the law, how would you try to get away?  Hopefully you would do better than this guy! A man in California was wanted for being part of a 35 million dollar ponzi scheme. When the cops came to bust him, he tried to make a not-so-smooth getaway in the most ridiculous way possible. Get the full story in the podcast! 

Thursday November 19th, 2020

 

Did you just sneeze?!?!  With COVID numbers starting to spike again, Anna and Raven are noticing a rise in paranoia, even in themselves!  Do you get startled when you hear someone cough or sneeze these days?  Don’t worry, you’re not alone, wait til you hear what happened to Raven at a doctor’s office! 

 

Have you ever wondered what life is like on a Turkey Farm at Thanksgiving?  Katherine from Raleigh Turkey Farms called in to talk about what it’s like to provide the signature dish at this time of year.  Anna was wondering if Katherine ever gets attached to the turkeys on the farm.  Her answer might surprise you! (2:04)

 

If you were on the run from the law, how would you try to get away?  Hopefully you would do better than this guy!   A man in California was wanted for being part of a 35 million dollar ponzi scheme.  When the cops came to bust him, he tried to make a not-so-smooth getaway in the most ridiculous way possible.  Get the full story in the podcast! (5:58)

 

Remember the theme song to Saved By The Bell?  It’s a classic right?  The remake of Saved By The Bell is coming out soon, but the theme song this time is….well, you’ll see.  Listen to what Anna and Raven think of the new take on an old classic in the podcast! (9:57)

 

This year, 1 in 4 people will be making a Turkey for the first time.  If you’re preparing to host your family this Thanksgiving, and you don’t want to mess up the bird, then check out Anna and Raven’s interview with The Food Network’s Chef Plum!  He gives all the tips that a first time Turkey chef needs to know in the podcast! (13:44)

 

Have you gotten the Facebook message about the sister gift exchange?  Just thought it was spam right?  Well not Anna!  She dove in head first this year, and decided to do it!  Find out how it’s going for her in the podcast! (17:27)

 

Have you ever lied to your doctor about something?  Anna went for her first mammogram the other day, and she lied about something on one of the forms!  Find out what it was, and what happened in the podcast! (21:01)

 

Annas Tap Class – A couple months ago, Anna decided to join a tap class.  At 40.  But, you know what, she really enjoyed it, and that’s all that matters!  Anna talks about the moment when she was in college that first inspired her to pursue tap dancing.  You’ll never guess what it is! (28:33)

 

Tree-  How do you pick out a Christmas tree?  Are there certain rules?  Does size, shape come into play, or are you just looking for something affordable?  Raven’s wife Alicia share’s her criteria for picking out the perfect Christmas tree! (32:09)

 

Blaine and Luke's neighborhood has had many car break-ins over the last few weeks. Luke has teamed up with two of the neighbors to conduct a "stake out". Blaine thinks he's lost his mind. What adult hides outside all night? Plus, if he does catch someone, what will he do? It's dangerous! Luke thinks he'll be able to get better video footage for police and will be able to scare these people out of their neighborhood for good. Thoughts? (34:58)

 

CBR – Jim takes a swing at de-throning Raven and claiming the $400 jackpot!  Will he be victorious. Or will the jackpot rise to $500? (40:38)

Yesterday, Anna was worried that she hurt her oldest daughter’s feelings after beating her in a game of “Operation”. She was so worried about it, she had child psychologist Dr. Joe Schippa call in and give her some advice on how to handle competitiveness between parent and child!  Find out what he had to say in the podcast!

Thanksgiving will be a little smaller this year, which has led to some awkward conversations with family members! How do you tell someone in your family they can’t come to dinner this year? Anna and Raven talk to etiquette expert Karen Thomas about how to handle those delicate conversations. Find out what she suggests in the podcast!

There’s such a thing as good school lunches, and there’s definitely such a thing as bad school lunches, but have you ever heard of a school lunch being TOO good? You won’t believe what one school said to a parent about the way she packs her daughter’s lunch! What weird food did your parents put in your lunchbox? Get the full story in the podcast!