The Anna and Raven Show

What three songs always put you in a good mood? Turns out, if you play 3 upbeat songs in a row, it will improve the mood of everyone around you!  Anna and Raven share their favorite 3 songs, and Anna reveals what the “scientifically proven” happiest song of all time is. Find out what it is in the podcast! 

Wednesday November 18th, 2020

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!

 It’s one of the biggest gifts of this holiday season.  It’s the most popular kitchen appliance since the George Forman Grill.  And Anna is calling it the greatest invention of our time!  The Air Fryer is the must-have appliance of 2020, and Anna brought her’s into the studio to test out how it does on Thanksgiving food.  How does the Air Fryer hold up to America’s signature feast?  Find out in the podcast! (03:59)

Handwashing can be tedious, and dry skin is definitely a thing, but if you think using MOUTHWASH is a good alternative, that’s all I need to know about you!  A new study went viral that says rinsing your mouth with mouthwash is more effective than hand-washing at preventing Covid!  Raven also shares the weird way his neighbor walks the dog.  Get the full story in the podcast! (11:04)

 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!  Get the full story in the podcast.  (14:50)

 Wellness Wednesday – What if there was an easy way to boost morale for everyone in your office?  Turns out it’s as easy as playing the right music!  If you play 3 upbeat songs in a row, it will improve the mood of everyone around you.  Anna and Raven share their favorite 3 songs, and Anna reveals what the “scientifically proven” happiest song of all time is!  Find out what it is in the podcast!  (22:40)

 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! (26:40)

 They’re calling it the COVID Charlie Brown Tree!  The Rockefeller Christmas tree this year is a little disappointing to say the least.  Who thought that a 77 foot tree could be that much of a let-down?  What’s the worst tree you’ve ever had?  Anna and Raven talk to callers and Raven talks about the time he returned THREE Christmas trees one year.  Get the full story in the podcast!  (30:35)

Couples Court:  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?  (34:35)

 

Can’t Beat Raven – Raven’s winning streak continues, but maybe Joanne can knock him off his game?  Will the jackpot rise to $400, or will Joanne get some extra holiday shopping money? (40:35)

Everyone makes parenting mistakes every once in a while, but Anna had an interaction with her daughter this weekend that might have really hurt her daughter’s feelings! What do you think, was Anna out of line? Get the full story in the podcast!

It’s been a stressful Fall with the election going on. People are feeling more divided than ever, but does it have to be this way? Anna and Raven talk to kids to find out what they love about their best friend, and guess what? It has nothing to do with their politics! Find out what they said below, the last answer is gonna break your heart (in a good way)! 

Hallmark Christmas movies can get a little ridiculous, but Anna insists she is an expert at Christmas movie trivia! So Raven puts her to the test with a game of Two Truths and a Lie. Raven reads 3 Christmas movie plots, only two of which are real. Anna has to guess which one is fake, would you have guessed correctly? 

Tuesday November 17th, 2020

 75% of people eat the exact same thing for Thanksgiving dinner.  But some people include some seriously WEIRD food in their feast.  Oyster stuffing, Tomato Pudding, ANCHOVIES!?  And you won’t believe what Anna’s Dad insists on eating on Turkey Day! 

Raven went to his first baby show over the weekend and it was…fun?  Apparently he had a blast playing the games and enjoyed the full bar, but you won’t believe what his favorite part was!  Find out what he liked best, and what grade he would give the shower, in the podcast! (7:19) 

Quitting smoking can be hard, no judgement, but if you smoke right next to the door, that’s all I need to know about you!  Anna and Raven talk about proper smoking etiquette, and talk about what the appropriate speed is when you’re driving in the fast lane. (11:18) 

Why Can’t We Be Friends – It’s been a stressful Fall with the election going on.  People are feeling more divided than ever, but does it have to be this way?  Anna and Raven talk to kids to find out what they love about their best friend, and guess what?  It has nothing to do with their politics!  Find out what they said below, the last answer is gonna break your heart (in a good way)!  (15:06) 

Hallmark Christmas movies can get a little ridiculous, but Anna insists she is an expert at Christmas movie trivia!  So Raven puts her to the test with a game of Two Truths and a Lie.  Raven reads 3 Christmas movie plots, only two of which are real.  Anna has to guess which one is fake, and you won’t believe how crazy some of these movies are!  Find out how she did in the podcast.  (19:04) 

Everyone makes parenting mistakes every once in a while, but Anna had an interaction with her daughter this weekend that might have really hurt her daughter’s feelings!  What do you think, was Anna out of line?  Get the full story in the podcast! (23:03)

Couples Court: Leah gets a lot of flirtatious comments from men on her social media pages. She thinks it's innocent. Her husband thinks that these guys are taking it too far and she should respond to them or allow him to do so. Leah says no! She thinks it will come off as mean or rude. Whose side are you on?  (30:41)

Raven won yesterday, but only time will tell if this is the beginning of a new winning streak!  Does Rene have what it takes to beat Raven?  Find out in the podcast!  (36:58)

Monday November 16th, 2020

What did you do this weekend that you didn’t get credit for?  Raven raked the leaves and cut the grass this weekend, and his wife made sure she thanked him.  But then, he did his neighbor a HUGE favor, and didn’t hear a word!  Find out what he did in the podcast! (00:00)

 

Anna’s youngest daughter turned two over the weekend, and Anna noticed that even at two years old, her daughter seemed uncomfortable when everyone sang her “Happy Birthday”.  What do you do when people sing you the happy birthday song?  Do you just stand there?  Do you sing-along?  Do you CONDUCT?  Find out what your reaction says about you in the podcast! (7:10)

 

If you cause mayhem in the parking lot when you’re behind the wheel, that’s all I need to know about you!  Anna had a crazy experience in a store parking lot over the weekend.  Find out what happened and how she handled it in the podcast! (10:15)

 

Whats the longest you’ve ever gone without showering?  You won’t believe how long this celebrity went without showering OR brushing his teeth!  Could you make it that long?  Get the full story in the podcast!  (13:36)

 

What’s the ultimate Dad-ism?  Did your Dad have a favorite saying when you were growing up?  “Dress for the job you want”?  “Get a job”?  “Ask your mother”?  Anna brought in some audio of something her Dad always said to her.  Check it out in the podcast! (20:16)

 

Rich has decided that they need to spend more "screen free" time in their bedroom so he has removed the TV and said she can no longer be on her phone while in bed. Candance thinks her husband has lost his mind. She spends all day running around from work to taking care of the family and when she finally gets to bed, she enjoys watching her shows and playing on her phones. Was he out of line for removing the screens without her consent? Whose side are you on? (26:37)

 

The jackpot may have reset, but 100 bucks is 100 bucks!  Does Josh have the pop culture knowledge necessary to beat Raven? (31:33)

Anna’s youngest daughter turned two over the weekend, and Anna noticed that even at two years old, her daughter seemed uncomfortable when everyone sang her “Happy Birthday”. What do you do when people sing you the happy birthday song? Do you just stand there? Do you sing-along? Do you CONDUCT? Find out what your reaction says about you in the podcast! 

What did you do this weekend that you didn’t get credit for? Raven raked the leaves and cut the grass this weekend, and his wife made sure she thanked him. But then, he did his neighbor a HUGE favor, and didn’t hear a word! Find out what he did in the podcast!

Anna & Raven got the chance to talk with David Ceely from Little Shelter in Huntington.