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Leading you through all the relationships in your life every day. Anna and Raven answer couples' problems, discuss office politics, trouble with kids, and living life all through their unique humor and, often crazy, viewpoints. Listen weekdays 5-10am at AnnaAndRaven.com (https://www.annaandraven.com/) .
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07/11/2024

Thursday, November 7: Fashion Styles That Don’t Fade; Salary Transparency!

Working in radio and the restaurant world means that Anna and Chef Plum can’t really call out of work! Is there a time that it is okay to call out of work? Pick Em News! Anna lists three news stories that seem almost out of this world, and Chef Plum can only pick and hear about one! What is the fashion style that you will never let go of? You’ll never guess what Anna and Chef Plum’s fashion kryptonite from the past is! Chef Plum refers to himself as a “Fashionista,” what do you think?  Chef Plum shows off his skills for one last time while he is co-hosting with Anna this week! You know those weird ingredients in your fridge that may or may not (no judgment) be expired? He creates magnificent meals out of them!  Greg and Wilma are getting married next summer and are planning their bridal parties. She does not want to have his brother’s wife in the bridal party. It’s not that she doesn’t like her, she barely knows her. They live states away and she’s only met her once. It feels weird for her to include someone she doesn’t know as part of her closest circle. He argues that his mom will get mad, and his brother will probably be annoyed too if she doesn’t have her. What do you think?  Would you share your salary with a stranger? More people have shared this information with an influencer who is interviewing strangers! There are great paying jobs that you can have without college degrees! Find out what jobs are out there; some are more unique than others! Joe has a chance to win a Target gift card, all he has to do is guess the topics that Chef Plum describes during Head’s Up!  
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06/11/2024

Wednesday, November 6: The Election; Anxiety Management; National Nacho Day!

What does AI say about you? Chef Plum asked Anna if she liked what AI said about her and she wasn’t happy about it, find out why! Former President Donald Trump is the 47th President Elect! Elections can cause a lot of anxiety, regardless of who you voted for! But there is actually a way to calm this stress! Anna was at lunch with her friends, and some of them realized they are having mid-life career crisis’. But you’ll never guess how to remedy this feeling of being stuck!  Corporate Well-Being Advisor Sally Wolf shares a website to identify what makes you feel alive! Try it out on Sparketype.com! Anna saw a video of a man who got yelled at for cutting in line at the election voting polls and punched an election worker out of anger. That got her thinking, what is a law that is not really a law? Leeann volunteered her husband, Rodney, to help her co-worker move and he’s very upset by this. He doesn’t even know this co-worker and now she’s volunteered both to spend an entire weekend moving boxes and furniture from one apartment to another. She says that her friend has no family in the area and doesn’t have the money to hire movers. This is what it means to be a member of the community and to be a good person. Stop being a jerk and help her move. What do you think? National Nacho Day here and Nachopreneur Alex P. Taylor has a list of the unique nachos that he has tried across the country! But find out what taco topping Chef Plum questions but Anna LOVES! Schools are off for the Election but also for the day after for their mental health, but this celebrity parent is not happy about it! Dr. Gary Rose from Sacred Heart University joins Anna and Chef Plum to explain the election and why we have a President Elect so soon! Chef Plum is an extremely talented Chef! Today he is showing off his skills by making gourmet meals out of the random ingredients in your fridge! Cherie has a chance to win a Target gift card, all she has to do is guess the topics that Chef Plum describes during Head’s Up! 
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05/11/2024

Tuesday, November 5: Election Day Eats; What To or Not To Wear; Vote’s from Space

Happy Election Day! It is on everyone’s mind, even Anna’s first grader! Anna and Chef Plum are talking about how everyone is spending their Election Night! Elections build up an appetite and these delicious Chef-Plum-approved dishes are sure to impress!  Wonder what it is like to be a Poll Worker or if there is a rule on which ones have the bake sales? Anna and Chef Plum meet with Poll Worker Nancy to learn more! You just became president; you got the President Book that has all the secrets and conspiracies. You’re allowed to confirm or deny one conspiracy… what is it? Olivia and Sam have hosted Thanksgiving at their home for the last decade for 35 people. Olivia is a chef and owns a café in their town, and she’s tired of always being the cook, even on holidays. She wants to cancel this tradition at her house and not do it anymore. Her husband, Sam, says that all these people rely on them, and he loves having everyone over. He knows it’s a lot of work, but he can help. She argues that he’s basically useless even if his heart is in the right place. Plus, she doesn’t love when people bring sides and food to her spread because of her Chef OCD so it’s best just to take a year (or three) off from hosting. What do you think?  Have you ever been turned away for what you were wearing, especially at the voting polls? Anna has, and so have many others! Find out why! Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Chef Plum will get you caught up on the current trends including how the astronauts are voting!  What fictional character would you vote for to be president? The kid’s have spoken and have some pretty convincing reasoning! Justin has a chance to win a Target gift card, all he has to do is guess the topics that Chef Plum describes during Head’s Up!
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04/11/2024

Monday, November 4: Grocery Shopping Map; Voting; Throwing Out Jarlic!

Anna saw a post about American’s favorite sandwiches so her and Chef Plum break down the top sandwiches, but the American #1 might shock you! What is the right way to grocery shop? Chef Plum creates a road map for your next grocery run! Anna and Raven’s Roadshow is back! Listen to find out how you can submit your antique items and, if selected, find out how much they are worth! Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Chef Plum will get you caught up on the current trends including Tom Hank’s admittance to his struggle with parenting! Chef Plum works has a personal chef and has to sign an NDA to work for them! Learn what the life of a private chef is like, including his skill of making a meal out of those random ingredients in your fridge! Lenny and Emily are at odds about whether Lenny should follow his dreams and open his own neighborhood restaurant. His grandfather had a place, his brother has a place, and he’s ready to give up his job in manufacturing to do it too. Emily is not happy about it, it’s volatile, they have two young children, and the risk is too great. What do you think? Karen Thomas, Etiquette Expert, joins Anna and Chef Plum to share tips on how to be considerate of others this election season, especially when going to vote! Listen to this before picking out your outfit to go to the polls in! Anna’s daughter ate an “eating flower” the other day, Chef Plum confirms it was edible, but it wasn’t a dandelion! Jeff has the chance to win a Target gift card, all he has to do is guess what words Chef Plum is describing! See if he can win! Have you heard of Jarlic? Chef Plum hates it! But he suggests an alternative, you will want to know what it is before you make Garlic Bread again! Anna and Chef Plum meet with Dr. Gary Rose, Sacred Heart University Professor and Scholar in Residence, to discuss the current election process! 
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01/11/2024

Friday, November 1: Oreo Coke Taste Test; Simple Recipes from Chef Plum; Rao’s Sauce in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Anna and Chef Plum recap Halloween, but did you notice any turquoise pumpkins last night? Find out why! Anna created her own version of Oreo Coke Zero and it’s time for a taste test with Chef Plum to see if there is a difference from the bottled version, you’ll never guess which he thinks is better! So now what do you do with your pumpkin? Chef Plum has some great recipes that are low maintenance and delicious! Ever think about making a Mole sauce with these candies? Chef Plum has some savory recipes that you can use with that leftover candy! What do you have in your fridge right now? Chef Plum will create a meal out of the three things you have in your fridge, Anna still makes the ravioli recipe he gave her when they played this game! It is soup season! Anna found the top questions surrounded by soup and Chef Plum answers them! Do you know the difference between soup and stew? Find out all the soup facts here! There is a new float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but wait until you hear brand it is for. Think pasta!  The weekend is here, and that means one thing!  Mommy’s Margarita Friday!  Anna & Chef Plum got the lowdown on what listeners did to earn their me-time this week!  Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Chef Plum will get you caught up on the current trends including a nutritionist on candy moderation and an eight  grade student who changed his school district’s calendar!  Every Sunday, Allen and Maureen go to her mother’s house for dinner. And every Sunday it’s the same lasagna that he hates. He’s had enough, his in-laws are always asking him to do chores, he just wants to watch football, and truthfully, the lasagna is awful. He wants her to tell her parents that they’re giving their two weeks’ notice, they’re not doing Sunday dinners at their house anymore. She thinks he’s not being a team player, her parents are older, they need the help, it’s the only time they see her parents (and the kids see her parents) every week. It’ll kill them if he stops coming, they adore him. What do you think? Time to play Head’s Up with Chef Plum! Cierra has a chance to win a Target gift card, all she has to do is guess the holiday that Chef Plum describes!
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31/10/2024

Thursday, October 31: Halloween Traditions; Local Legends; Psychic Medium Patty!

Anna and Chef Plum realize that they have more new fears than they realized! Do you have the same ones? Monster Chaser and Author, David Weatherly shares where the most popular Halloween traditions come from, you’ll never guess the truth behind these! Every town has a local legend, one is spookier than the next! Anna and Chef Plum share theirs which involve ghosts and monsters!  Candy Autopsy (and Anna’s witch voice) is here for the week! Anna reads the ingredients of a popular Halloween candy and if Mike can identify the game, he wins a $50 Home Depot gift card! If a kid could create their own candy, what would it be? Anna and Chef Plum asked the candy connoisseurs, find out what their dream sweet treat would be! Anna and Chef Plum have Psychic Medium Patty,https://www.pattygriffinmedium.com/, on the show to do readings for callers! Find out what she was able to share with callers! Mike and Marissa aren’t sure what to do. They were invited to Marissa’s uncle’s wedding, but Marissa’s siblings were not. They don’t get along with him. Marissa’s father has asked them to go to support his brother, but Marissa thinks it’s a slap in the face to her brother and sister and doesn’t want to. Mike argues that it’s best to just keep the peace, show up, bring a gift, stay a bit, and call it a day. What would you do? Resident Halloween Expert, Sue-z is in the studio to ask the questions for Head’s Up! Natalie has a chance to win an Amazon Echo, all she has to do is guess the Halloween movie characters that Sue-z describes!
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30/10/2024

Wednesday October 30, 2024: Chef Plum is Back; Halloween Hot Takes; New Fears

Chef Plum is joining Anna while Raven is out and he is in for a spooky treat: Anna’s witch voice! It is time to share those Halloween Hot Takes, find out what Chef Plum and Anna think should stay or go this Halloween! Anna and Chef Plum play Undercover Candy Cops and rank the all-time top 5 Halloween candy to give out to Tricker-or-Treaters! Some of their favorites may shock you! Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the Fan Interference at the World Series and 50 Cent’s reasoning for turning down $3 million! What would you do if you had a magic wand? Anna and Raven had a casting call and asked parents to record their children’s answer to the same question, the answers will make your day! NEW FEAR UNLOCKED! After Anna had a listener text the textline about a situation that involved lice and eyebrows, she realized she had a new unlocked fear! Could Chef Plum’s new fear be worse? Find out! What do monsters talk about? Anna and Chef Plum get the report from the kids on what the hot topic is for monsters and it’s better than any tabloid magazine!    Candy Autopsy (and Anna’s witch voice) is here for the week! Anna reads the ingredients of a popular Halloween candy and if Lynann can identify the game, she wins a $50 Home Depot gift card! Hailey and Tito found out that the “crayon” group costume that she’s wearing with her friends this weekend to a Halloween party is very suggestive. It’s basically a leotard with thigh highs. Tito thinks it’s completely inappropriate for a 15-year-old girl to wear that out, Mom (Hailey) says that it’s what all the girls are wearing, and she can’t be the only one wearing something different. He says change your costume, or you’re not going. Is he being too harsh? Time to play Head’s Up with Chef Plum! Barbara has a chance to win an Amazon Echo, all she has to do is guess the words that Chef Plum describes!
47m
29/10/2024

Tuesday October 29, 2024: Chinese Hackers; Treadmill Bets; Ghost Stories

Raven is going on vacation but he has to leave his pups behind! Anna and Raven hate leaving their furry friends and it seems like their dogs hate it too… Anna stumbled over Timothée Chalamet’s name yesterday and the entire office told her about her mispronunciation… But is she actually wrong? Chinese Hacker’s are at it again, but if they were listening to Anna, Raven and Producer Jon’s phone calls over the last 24 hours, what would they hear?  Some things during Halloween are normal…and some that are just nope. Anna and Raven rank different Halloween traditions, some of them are just plain weird! Candy Autopsy (and Anna’s witch voice) is here for the week! Anna reads the ingredients of a popular Halloween candy and if Linda can identify the game, she wins a $50 Home Depot gift card! Raven promised to get on the treadmill three times a week for two weeks and would send Anna a video every time. But how many times did he actually go on the treadmill? Studies show that 18% of Americans say they’ve seen a ghost! These stories will keep Anna and Raven up for the rest of 2024! Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the entertaining performances at The World Series and Tom Brady’s love triangle! Addison’s mother is moving into a retirement community and has asked Addison and her husband, Gary, to take her birds. She currently has an African Gray, a few canaries, and a pair of parakeets. Addison has spent her entire life with birds because her mom was such an avid bird lover. She feels like it’s her responsibility to take the animals. Gary can’t stand them. He says they’re loud, dirty, and that African Gray will live forever! Addison’s mom is adamant that no stranger should take her babies and Addison doesn’t want to disappoint her mother. It’s already a huge adjustment for her. What would you do?  Brandon has a chance at $1200! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!
47m
28/10/2024

Monday October 28, 2024: Pros of Aging; Anna’s Witch Voice Returns; Our Pet’s Speak

Have you seen that certain states and companies may implement sick days… but you’re not the one who needs to be sick? Anna and Raven aren’t sure if this policy change is necessary! Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on Celine Dion’s surprise appearance at Adele’s Concert, and Timothée Chalamet look alike convention! Anna concurred her fear and rappelled down an 18-story building with friend and fellow radio-host Melissa Sheketoff, but it didn’t go exactly as they planned! Aging doesn’t have to be something you dread? Anna and Raven create a list of positives that comes with aging but you’ll never guess what they are! Candy Autopsy (and Anna’s witch voice) is here for the week! Anna reads the ingredients of a popular Halloween candy and if Kassidy can identify the game, she wins a $50 Home Depot gift card! Anna has been practicing her baseball language for the World Series! She showed up this morning ready to talk sports!   Laura Stinchfield is a Pet Psychic and she will communicate with Anna and Raven’s pets, what will Lyla, Baxter, and Barkley say about their owners? You’ll find out… Lainey and Andrew received one of those offers for a weeklong free cruise including airfare... The catch is they must attend a timeshare presentation during the first day on the ship. He flatly says no way, these people will hold them ransom until they buy something or give five of their friend's contacts. She says don't be silly, they can sit for 90 minutes and survive to take a free vacation! What would you do?  Bob has a chance at $1100! All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!
46m
25/10/2024

Friday October 25, 2024: Fear; Flaky Friends; Baseball Language

Anna almost worked for Pepperidge Farm and now that she sees Gold Fish’s new marketing campaign, she’s reflecting on how their ‘no’ may have been for the best! Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the World Series, baby names, and the Menendez Brothers! Anna is rappelling herself from an 18-story building tomorrow and she is terrified! Psychotherapist Amy, https://amymorinlcsw.com, gave her some helpful tips on how to cope with the fear! What would your walk-up music be before you jump off a building? Anna has the opportunity to pick her own song and Raven has some suggestions… Do you have that one friend who always flakes on your plans? Anna has the same issue and it drives her crazy but the video she found to help gives her some questionable advice!   The World Series is coming up and Anna wants to sound like she knows baseball! Anna and Raven meet with Laura Albanese from Newsday to prepare for the games coming up this weekend! Anna saw a post on Facebook about a mother lying about her daughter’s height. But once Anna saw the comments, she was on the fence about whether it was right. The weekend is here, and that means one thing, Mommy’s Margarita Friday!  Anna & Raven get the lowdown on what listeners did to earn their me-time this week!  Have an old friend you haven’t called in a while? Anna found some information that indicates that reaching out to a friend who you haven’t seen in a while will have some shocking health benefits! Victoria and Jonathan’s youngest just moved out of state for college in August and is having a challenging time so far this semester. Mom went to visit and now has extended her stay there for the past three weeks. She wants to find an apartment to stay in the area to support their daughter. Their daughter has not asked for this, but mom would just feel better being there during her hard time. Dad thinks an extended visit is fine, but they have a retirement plan, and this wasn’t part of it. Her other younger children never had any issues so this is all new, but he thinks that moving closer to her and getting an apartment so she can spend more time near her is a mistake.  Maryann has a chance at $1000! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!
46m
24/10/2024

Thursday October 24, 2024: Cell Phone Scams; Puppy Love; Anna’s 18-Story Rappel

Kim Kardashian’s daughter gave Kim a diamond necklace for her birthday! But would you get this slogan on it? Anna has three crazy news stories, but Raven can only pick one! Today his options are; getting paid to endure the world’s scariest torture chamber, a granny who goes for a joy ride in a Ferrari, and the correct way to steal from a shoe store! Anna is jumping off a building for charity on Saturday but she’s terrified. To help her relax Todd from Over the Edge gives her some advice but you’ll never guess where he is when he takes their call. You’re not the type of person who would fall for a phone scam, right? Anna fell for an internet scam and still feels really guilty about it.  Do you say “Congratulations” when you hear someone got engaged? Anna saw a video that says you shouldn’t. Find out what Etiquette Expert Karen Thomas thinks! 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 boogers and rats! What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever bought your pet? Raven is obsessed with his puppies and you won’t believe what he spent on a new toy for his pet! Darren and Sophia can’t agree. Her mother spends way too money. Her father had told her years ago that they had set aside a nice chunk of money for her inheritance, and she is afraid that her mother is frivolously spending money behind her father’s back. She wants to tell her father in a private meeting about it. Her husband disagrees. This is none of her business. Her parents are adults and telling her dad that she’s afraid of losing her inheritance sounds terrible. She argues it’s not just that, it could be that her mom is spiraling and spending all their money and he should be aware of it! Maureen has a chance at $900! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!
47m
22/10/2024

Tuesday October 22, 2024: Scary Childhood Movies; Sign A Waiver; Diva

It’s college application time and many parents are worried about how they’re going to pay for their children’s education! College finance expert, Martha Kortiak Mert spoke to Anna and Raven about some ways you can save for college tuition! Is your wardrobe ready for the fall and winter season? Anna and Raven spoke to Lauren Perez from the Laurine Group to get the scoop on this year’s fall fashion! When was the last time you had to sign a waiver? Anna agreed to do something this weekend that is potentially dangerous, and she made the mistake of actually reading her waiver… What movie terrified you as a child? Anna found a list of the top three and she has a vivid memory of number one! 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 auction of a famous piece of baseball history! Do you have any opinions that make you a “diva”? Mariah Carey is personally offended by the presence of overhead lights! Hank and Charlotte are getting married, it is both of their second marriages, and they have two children each. Charlotte would like to take a “family honeymoon” with the kids to celebrate the blending of families. Hank does not. He says that they’re all under 10, it won’t be a relaxing honeymoon, it’ll be chaos. She says she feels really bad about not including them in the trip. What do you think? Darren has got a shot at $700! All he has to do is beat Raven at pop culture trivia!
47m
21/10/2024

Monday October 21, 2024: Strange Allergies; Unfinished Project; Raven’s References

If you’re a remote worker, is there anything that can convince you to return to the office? Amazon has issued an ultimatum, and it could cost people their jobs! 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 Rock’n’roll Hall of Fame inductees! How do you know if you’re being watched? After reading a story about a hidden camera in a cruise cabin, Anna decided to buy something to ensure her privacy… Raven is a music buff and sometimes that means he makes references that absolutely nobody understands! Anna and Producer Jon have teamed up to help people understand Raven’s references! Do you have a strange allergy? Anna believes that she has been a victim of karma, because after years of being skeptical about some allergies, she’s now found herself with many of them! Would you ever sell your vote? Most patriotic Americans would say no of course, but you’ve gotta hear what Elon Musk is offering… Do you have an unfinished project at your house? Raven is constantly starting and stopping new projects, but when Anna’s husband started his own do-it-yourself project, Anna got nervous… Luis and Danielle are going to their son’s away football game this weekend but they’re playing at dad’s old high school. A lot of his friends that he went to high school with will also be at the game, so he wants to sit on the “home” side to be with all of them. He doesn’t think it’s a big deal. Mom thinks it’s crazy! Is he a traitor? They’re there to cheer for their son on the away team, they need to sit by themselves with the teams other parents on the “visitor” side. Does it really matter? Michelle has got a shot at $600! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!
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