The Anna and Raven Show

Anna, Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophia discuss the potato chip they would choose if they could only have one for the rest of their lives. Also, are we losing chips because they are too expensive and unhealthy!  
Raven is in big trouble after he took every grape in the house. His wife Alicia is not thrilled. Not a bowl, not a serving, every grape.   
CNN posted about Michael J Fox's life and legacy. However, he is still alive. Anna then had a surprising and sad realization that night. Let's play... Dead or Alive.  
Big news! Gmail is f...

Pokémon trading cards have caused thefts and scams all around the world. Pokémon card black market. If you didn't know that existed, it does. Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia, and Producer Justin discuss what they collected as a kid. 
Anna’s been trying to fix her RBF after her boss pointed it out. She had to do so when her tour guide at her daughter's school talked about her most recent class. How would you befriend an alien or inanimate object?  
A woman gave birth on a plane from Jamaica to New York over the weekend.  Is it out...

Garry Lineham, Cofounder of HumanGarage, explains his techniques with facial manuevers and resetting the body!

Producer Justin believes Easter leftovers are better than Thanksgiving leftovers. This may be the world's hottest take. Anna argues the best heated up leftovers is lasagna, by far.  
The University of Michigan beat UCONN during the NCAA championship. Anna’s announcer era is over; she will return to solely radio Anna. Even though she's down a lot of money.  
Kanye West is back. We’re not really sure how to feel about that. His takes make this comeback questionable. Also, he Dj’d in the corner of the hospital room while his daughter was being born. Kim K reveals...

Apparently, the new way to find love is going to religious meet-ups to find someone with the same beliefs. If this isn't for you, the follow up option is the gym. Or a dog park. You can really meet anyone anywhere.  
Pennsilvania wrestlers, Andrew Loveless and his partner, Hammer Maxxx announce the official winner of Text Madness! You voted, now you find out the most annoying thing to happen over text! 
Abbreviations. Some of us love them, a lot of us hate them. Anna tests Raven and Producer Sophia’s text-abbreviation knowledge to see who really knows what they...

Anna was humiliated in HomeGoods yesterday after two items had her arms aching in the line long waiting to check out. This was a wakeup call #OutOfShape.  
This week consisted of shiny lights, Easter bunny guilt, and another tiger woods roll over. Happy Friday! 
Text madness is coming to an end but for now, It’s the championship! What’s worse in text? Abbreviations of Voice memos?! VOTE NOW! 
Shortly Tiger Woods flipped his car, he told the police officer he was on the phone with the president. Attempting to make the situation better. Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia...

Dr. Clare Cardo Mckegney join The Anna & Raven Show to discuss toddlers and their strange habits. 1-3 is a crazy age, they find out what's normal and what's not. 

One student from each Final Four school joins Anna and Raven to discuss why their school is taking home the trophy! Kevin from University of Arizona, Mary from University of Illinois, Sid from University of Michigan and Anthony from UCONN! Good luck teams!

Sometimes you just need to sit down and relax. Like the man in New York city who bought a movie ticket just to nap. Are work naps being normalized now?  
Pick em news! Raven gets 3 headlines but can only ear one! Today's headlines are: Attorney penalized for relying on ai generated fabrication in court brief, McDonalds drive thru head set stolen and man says weird things to customers, Cruise worked accidentally spoils couples' engagement 
It is time to crown who is going to the championship from the Text Madness Final Four. Will it be K, abbreviations, voice memos, or...

Cabbage Patch kids are back... but for adults, not kids. Anna, Raven and their boss Ed discuss childhood toys that ran their youth. 
 
Happy April fool's day! Did you know the day came with rules? Anna and Raven arent a huge fan, but you know who is? Children. Also, theres a cutoff.  
Hell Matthew McConaughey! Our good friends let us know what their biggest text pet peeve is. Dolly parton gets annoyed sometimes too! 
The UK's number one body language and behavioral expert, Darren Stanton, joins the Anna and Raven Show! Check out his new book: Dark...

The UK's number one body language and behavioral expert, Darren Stanton, joins the Anna and Raven Show! Check out his new book: Dark Art Body Language. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GLNGVSY7?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_ZQRJ9CCDKXD15ZZ5N554&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_ZQRJ9CCDKXD15ZZ5N554&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_ZQRJ9CCDKXD15ZZ5N554&bestFormat=true

Raven decided he was going to start wearing a fedora. Anna was thrown off by this surprise when she walked into the studio this morning. He explains why he loves this new purchase and chat GPT explains what this means.  
This mother-daughter duo was offered 26 million dollars for their land. They denied the offer since it has been in the family for ages . Anna thinks they are insane for making this decision. What would you do?  
Etiquette expert Karen Thomas joins Anna and Raven to discuss text etiquette. With Text Madness still going on, we discussed the elite 8. Ka...

No TSA horror story for Raven from his trip to Vegas, however he did run into a pre airport situation in the parking lot. You win some, you lose some! PSA: Stay out of any and all public transportation at this point. 
MARCH MADNESS? No, Text Madness! We listened to you and narrowed down the most annoying things people do via text- the elite 8! Now we need you to vote for the final 4! Check out our socials and comment your 4 votes, one from each bracket! Let’s find the biggest text pet peeve! GO UCONN 
After Howie Mandell went...

Pizza comes from Italy right?  According to one expert, it may come from somewhere else, but Anna’s Italian father has some strong feelings about that theory!

What “old person” thing do you do? Raven is a big fan of the “Next Door” app and his whole neighborhood has been laughing about one particular "old" post!

It's Pick 'Em News!  Anna lists three news stories that seem almost out of this world, and Raven can only pick and hear about one!

When did you first like you had really “made it’?  Raven discovered a new feature in...

Every week Anna and Raven invite a middle school student to participate in Middle Schooler News! They report the headline news and Anna and Raven comment on it! This week Rogue joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what’s going on in the world! 

 Jesse Findling from Massapequa Park, New York, has advanced to the Top 20 on American Idol Season 24. Anna and Jesse discuss his future career goals, his fast-moving life, and his inspirational journey with a stutter. 

When you’re dating a new person, there’s a lot of rules you have to follow.  But in the age of the internet, there’s now a bunch of acronyms you have to keep up with too!  Dating Expert Courtney Davis is in studio to get you up to date

If your parents passed away, what would be the first thing you’d throw away? Anna read a study that claimed most people would throw away something that was surprisingly sentimental!

Anna used a generator from Google called NotebookLM to create an AI podcast about her...

Did you believe something as a kid that then turned out to be false? Anna’s younger daughter thought that she was getting a new sister when her older sister goes to college!

Two teens in China defiled the soup of the restaurant they worked at and posted it online! The parents are charged hundreds of thousands of dollars! Anna and Raven talk about the most messed up things they did at work!

There are three things to do when you are asked out by someone and aren’t interested in them. Anna did not do a...

Looking for love this year? Cher Gopman, NYC wing-woman, joins Anna and Raven to share the best ways to improve your dating life in 2025! You can find Cher Gopman on her website at www.nycwingwoman.com! 
Are you a “trauma dumper?”  Anna has noticed that the greeting “how are you” has been carrying more weight than usual, so she spoke to Psychologist Kelly Kellerman to get some insight into a new (and possibly healthier) conversational habit. 
Are you a Tupperware thief?  Anna never returns Tupperware. If you gave it to her, it belongs to her now!  Turns out there are spe...

Raven’s wife, Alicia, cleans up the hotel room before they check out. Is this normal? Producer Julie asks around the office to find out! 
Have you ever gone down an online rabbit hole and spent time Googling something totally ridiculous? Anna did, due to a family of ducks that keep visiting her pond. 
 
Nobody is a great driver when they first get their license—but some are definitely better than others!  What was the first thing you hit when you got your license? Anna did a number on her garage, and Raven took out a truck bumper. ...

Ryan Coogler is having a hard time saying goodbye to awards season; he says he’s going to miss seeing his cast and crew. Coogler may have an Oscar, but Anna and Raven want to know about the awards you’ve won! 
Producer Jon is back for more WEEK IN NEWS! This week, he’s written a bluesy jingle reminiscent of Sinners to tell us about everything from the Oscars to March Madness and rising gas prices. 
Anna and Raven are back with more Text Madness! They’re building their bracket for the worst texting etiquette. 
It’s Fired Frida...

How long do you go without your phone when you wake up? They say 30 minutes is recommended. However, this isn't very do able. Morning routines are hard. So many rules.  
AI really is taking over. First, Zendaya with her wedding, and then Anna & Raven. Partners of Anna and Raven are using their photos AI-ified instead of their actual photos. Then, an AI video came out. This one may be the worst. It's on our Insta.  
March madness or Text Madness? On the Anna & Raven Show, its text. We’re building our bracket on the most annoying things people do o...

A post-Oscars photo has gone viral for exposing the trash left behind in the audience: half-eaten snacks and empty water bottles. People love to litter—at sporting events, on planes, and yes—even at the Oscars! 
What’s trending today? Kristin Cabot, the HR Executive caught cheating with her boss at a Coldplay concert in July, has broken her silence. She spoke with Oprah about the kiss cam moment to set the record straight. 
Do you hate when you’re added to a group chat with no notice? Do you dread listening to a voice memo? Share your worst text...

Bad drivers, lets talk about them. Gen-z seems to be the worst drivers in America. But is this true? But what can make you a better driver? It's pretty simple. And it's free. Let’s start... now!  
Anna and Raven listen to your kids tell us all about leprechauns and everything about them! We learned a lot today. Happy Saint Patrick's day! 
Anna made a hilarious mistake this weekend. She chose a vegan restaurant for their pre St. Patrick's Parade this weekend. Raven needed corned beef; Raven did not get corned beef. Anna reports live from the bar.  
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TSA lines are getting worse. Raven needs this to shut down STAT since he is flying in a week. His wife has precheck, he doesn't. He doesn't like flying with her anyways, she gets nervous.  
Oscars were last night, with a strange turn of events. There was a tie with one of the awards. A very different scenario that has only happened seven times in Oscar's history. Anna and Raven discuss things that can socially end in a tie and things that can't.  
Conan Obrien hosted the awards. He claims he is the last human award; he's probably no...

Every week Anna and Raven invite a middle school student to participate in Middle Schooler News! They report the headline news and Anna and Raven comment on it! This week Ava joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what’s going on in the world! 

What happens to your social media after you die? AI supposedly will take over our Facebooks after we die. Posting and commenting as usual, just like you are doing it. What is happening? 
WEEK IN NEWS! From spring break TSA lines, back to the Italian espresso scandal (?), to Timothy Chalamet's bad timing opinions, it’s former Producer Jon and his Guitar to run this week's headlines back for you!  
 Trending today: It is a superstitious weekend... if you're not that type of person: HIDE! Friday the 13th for the second month in a row. It Freaky Friday- 6 months on th...

Inheriting clothes/belongings after they pass away. Anna thinks jewelry passes, clothes don’t. Raven disagrees and still wears late friends' clothes. Where do you draw the “this may be weird” line? 
Pick em’ news! 3 headlines- Raven picks one to hear the story. Today is: Over puppy yoga? Try it with snakes! 2. Woman sues Donny Osmond, claims she was injured by plastic balls at his concert 3. Food stand was overwhelmed when 600 tubs of onion dip mysteriously appeared! 
Calling all boujee pet owners! Anna is not as boujee as she thought, with her expensive food. Raven spends a littleeee bit more...

The outcome of your marriage may come down to one brief moment of your life. The cutting of the cake at your wedding. Photographers say if the cake is shoved, things may not work out. Who can attest for this theory? Anna and Raven... attempt to. 

Needoh. What? Kids and adults who need to relax and take a mind break are using this new “fidget spinner” like device. They are getting so wide spread now, its officially “banned from school” stage. If your kid comes home asking for one- now you know. Raven tries one. 

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Ravens wife, Alicia, received a “Boy Wrapped Gift” on her birthday this weekend. Which brings Anna and Raven to the topic... What do you silently judge someone about? Having no wrapping skills and bragging about not voting? Speaker phone in the store. 
An Italian exchange student was brought to Olive Garden from his host family.  Anna quizzes her restaurant owner Italian father on the “Italian food” American's eat... and if its really Italian 
Anna went to an 80s themed fundraiser this weekend and it threw her back to high school immediately. She could see the cliques from a mile away...

Is it the downfall of ChatGPT? People believe they are being spied on. Have no fear, your entire phone is spying on you! Are we scared of AI or using it to the fullest potential? 
The white lotus effect? Are you envious of the beautiful locations? Maybe it is just the adrenaline rush of the murder mystery. Good news, keep an eye out- they are coming around! 
Anna’s Oura ring slightly disappointed her when she realized it didn’t save her life. Her ring spoke to her again. To let her know her true thoughts about Annas recent...

Clinical psychologist, international trainer, and a leading expert on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Diana Hill joins Anna and Raven today for workout motivation and the psychological barriers that come between you and the gym!

Every week Anna and Raven invite a middle school student to participate in Middle Schooler News! They report the headline news and Anna and Raven comment on it! This week Stella, Madeline and Scarlett joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what’s going on in the world! 

Former producer Jon is BACK (for 5 minutes). You guessed it- with his guitar. Jon is singing today's pop culture headlines to Anna and Raven. What better way is there to start your Friday morning!  
A quarter of your paycheck.... on what?! Stats show beauty supplies take up 25% of a women's check. For these numbers to be so high, what can people possibly be buying weekly? How much do you spend on Beauty products? 
Microwave in the island, hidden toaster, cabinet fridge? Do you have any of these? You are rich. Anna and Raven discuss what you see in a...

Alyssa Liu would give absolutely no advice to her younger self. Just let herself ride it out just like she did. Producer Sophia, Producer Justin, Anna & Raven all give their advice. 
Its Pick em’ news! 3 headlines, Raven can only hear one story. Today’s headlines are... Mayhem and destruction at a fast-food drive-thru, missing man found over a week later trapped in shoulder deep mud, callers to Washington State hotline press 2 for Spanish get accented ai English instead. What will he choose?  
Uber now calls for you to make 37 decisions before you can just call a ride. Music or no...

Dr. Joshua Eyler, Senior Director of The Center for Excellence In Teaching and Learning at the University of Mississippi join Anna and Raven to educate on how harmful grades really are on students and the growing mind. Check out his book here! https://www.amazon.com/Failing-Our-Future-Grades-Students/dp/1421449935 
There is nothing like an awful tattoo. Something that is stuck with you forever because of a decision made in a split second. Good news- Your embarrassing tattoos are cool again. Anna and Raven discuss their own bad tattoo decisions. 
Justin Timberlake is on the hunt to stop the cop fo...

Traci Brown is the #3 body language expert in the world and a leader in training people to increase sales by detecting deception. Today we’re in for some fun! She’s going to share with us secrets of exactly how to tell whose pants are on fire. Get ready. It’s about to get hot in here!

Dr. Joshua Eyler, Senior Director of The Center for Excellence In Teaching and Learning at the University of Mississippi join Anna and Raven to educate on how harmful grades really are on students and the growing mind. Check out his book here! https://www.amazon.com/Failing-Our-Future-Grades-Students/dp/1421449935

From the "Haunted AF" podcast, Julie Fisk discusses the most Haunted Houses in America with Anna and Raven. 
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Jim Carrey had a questionable look receiving his lifetime award, leaving viewers to believe he was cloned. Or he is just aging and his face is changing. Is it an alien under a mask or is it his mid 60’s?  
Everyone has a creepy house on their street. An abandoned Plainfield, IL house was flashing SOS signals, with no one living on the premise. Unfortunately, no answers yet. What’s your creepy house story? 
From The Haunted AF Podcast, Julie Fisk joins Anna and Raven on the show to discuss the 3 most haunted, creepiest houses in America.  
A baby...