Author Laurie Ruettimann
Did you ever see that George Clooney movie “Up in the Air”? The one where his whole job was just flying around the country firing people? Laurie Rueittimann used to have that job, but now she is a successful public speaker and author, with a new book called “Betting On You”. Anna and Raven talk to her about how to put yourself first and take your career to the next level!
4m Jan 19, 2021
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Tuesday, Jan 19, 2021: Costco Photo Funeral; Store Your Bread; How Did You Meet Your Spouse?
Mask fashion has become a thing in the last year, but if you wear a mask made out of THIS, that’s all I need to know about you! Did you ever see that George Clooney movie “Up in the Air"? The one where his whole job was just flying around the country firing people? Laurie Rueittimann used to have that job, but now she is a successful public speaker and author, with a new book called “Betting O...
40m Jan 19, 2021
40m
The Naqvi Brothers
They're only 12 and 14 years old and they've already been featured on Shark Tank and celebrated on CNN! ,They are the creators of the Kudo Banz and Ornament Anchors, Aayan and Mickey Naqvi from Shelton, Connecticut.  What's next for the boys who have donated large sums of money to help rescue animals? Find out!
3m Jan 19, 2021
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Monday, Jan. 18th, 2021: Dad Jokes; Chivalry; Nomophobia
Anna’s husband Paul loves to tell a good dad joke to annoy their daughter Hayden. How will Hayden react to some of Paul’s newest additions to his book of dad jokes?  Loud cars, no turn signals and driving recklessly!? That is certainly all I need to know about you! (3:02) Is Chivalry dead? Anna has come up with a social experiment to test her husband's romantic side. Did he pass? Did Raven pa...
42m Jan 18, 2021
42m
Excuses
Do you make excuses on a daily basis? It turns out, most of us do! Anna and Raven found a study that measures how many excuses people make on a daily basis, and you won’t believe how many it is!
10m Jan 15, 2021
10m
Author, Speaker and Writer for the NY Times Carrie Goldman
Would you let your kids watch Schitt’s Creek? Would you let your children SAY Schitt’s Creek? Turns out, maybe you should! Carrie Goldman is the author of a New York Times article that highlights the benefits of watching more mature content with your kids. Anna and Raven get her perspective in the podcast! 
4m Jan 15, 2021
4m
Ravens Report Card 1/15/21
Raven’s wife Alicia wasn’t allowed to eat for 36 hours this week because of a medical procedure. Was Raven kind and understanding, and suffer alongside his wife? Or did he eat tons of greasy food right in front of her?  Find out in Raven’s Report Card!
4m Jan 15, 2021
4m
Friday, Jan 15th, 2021: Raven’s Report Card; Pizza Topping; Excuses
Anna and Raven read a study that said the most popular pizza combination of 2020 was…pineapple and ham?  What’s your crazy pizza topping? Would you let your kids watch Schitt’s Creek?  Would you let your children SAY Schitt’s Creek?  Turns out, maybe you should!  Carrie Goldman is the author of a New York Times article that highlights the benefits of watching more mature content with your kids...
41m Jan 15, 2021
41m
Peloton Motivation
The home fitness industry is one of the few businesses to thrive during the pandemic, but some of these online fitness instructors are a little over the top! Have you heard some of these Peleton instructors? Anna and Raven talk about some of their favorites, and try to see if they could make it as a Peleton instructor! Find out how they did in the podcast. Image Source: Getty Images
8m Jan 14, 2021
8m
Jealously
What makes you jealous? Anna and Raven go over the top 5 things that people envy about each other. Would you really get jealous about number 4 though? Hear the full list in the podcast!
8m Jan 14, 2021
8m
That's All I Need to Know About You!
The lack of socializing might be the hardest part of this pandemic, but if you throw THIS kind of party during quarantine, or really ever, that’s all I need to know about you! 
4m Jan 14, 2021
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Thursday, Jan 14th, 2021: Cheap v. Frugal; Peleton Instructors; Swinger Parties
Be honest, do you remember all of your passwords?  What if not remembering them meant losing over 200 MILLION dollars?!  That’s exactly what’s happening to one guy in the news, and Anna and Raven have some strategies to help him remember!  The lack of socializing might be the hardest part of this pandemic, but if you throw THIS kind of party during quarantine, or really ever, that’s all I need...
45m Jan 14, 2021
45m
Borrow Protocol
Have you ever had someone borrow something and not give it back? Anna’s husband has had their neighbor’s circular saw in the garage for….way too long. Should he give the saw back, or is it no big deal?
8m Jan 13, 2021
8m
Nap Troubles
Do you have trouble getting your little ones down for a nap? Anna’s two-year-old has been having trouble napping and Anna has resorted to doing THIS to get her to sleep! Find out what it is in the podcast! 
8m Jan 13, 2021
8m
Wednesday Jan 13th, 2021: Wellness Wednesday; Bad Jobs; Toddler Napping Tips
Don’t you hate it when someone posts a bad picture of you?  Vogue featured Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on their cover, but her team was NOT happy with the picture they used!  Anna didn’t think it was that big a deal, until she realized THIS! Gyms being closed has been tough for people who like to stay fit.  That’s why, for Wellness Wednesday, Anna and Raven give you some tips to stay fi...
47m Jan 13, 2021
47m
Lousy Landlord
A landlord was recently in the news for setting up a tent and living in the backyard while leasing his home. What's your lousy landlord story? Why was your landlord terrible? Catch up with the podcast! Image Source: Getty Images
8m Jan 12, 2021
8m
The Anna & Raven Show: Bad Interview, Puzzles
Tuesday Jan 12th, 2021 Did you know that it’s National Pizza Week? Anna saw that Pineapple and Ham pizza was one of the most popular toppings of 2020, but wait until you hear what is coming in 2021! Find out this year’s must-try pizza toppings in the podcast! Are you good at putting together puzzles? Anna’s 11 year-old daughter put a new puzzle together in under three minutes the other day, a...
45m Jan 12, 2021
45m
"Old Lady"
Is there something you like or something you do that makes you look like an old lady? Anna’s discovered this incredible drink over the weekend, but when she told her friend about it, her friend said “ugh, that’s so old lady”. What do you do that’s “so old lady”? Anna and Raven share their stories in the podcast!
11m Jan 11, 2021
11m
What's Your Monthly Splurge?
Do you have a monthly splurge? Something expensive and unnecessary, but just makes you feel good? You won’t believe what Anna has been doing to her eyebrows every month! Find out what it is in the podcast. Image Source: Getty Images
8m Jan 11, 2021
8m
Credit Due 1/11/2021
Did you do something nice over the weekend and not get credit for it?  Anna and Raven will give you the credit due! Raven’s wife did something SO nice for him, and he doesn’t think he gave her enough credit at the time. Find out what it was in the podcast!
8m Jan 11, 2021
8m
CEO of MELT Atlanta Vince Thompson on Creating Your Brand
Is 2021 gonna be your year to reinvent your self? Branding and Marketing guru Vince Thompson thinks it could be! Get his tips for making 2021 your year in the podcast.
4m Jan 11, 2021
4m
The Anna & Raven Show: Credit Due; Monthly Splurge; That’s So Old Lady
Monday Jan 11th, 2021 Wheel of Fortune has been on for 40 years, but in all that time, Pat Sajak and Vanna White have still never done THIS!  Find out what it is in the podcast!   Are you a fan of Sex and the City?  Turns out, a new mini-series based on Carrie and the gang is being produced!  There’s just one MAJOR detail missing.  Can you guess what it is?  Find out in the podcast.  (3:15) ...
52m Jan 11, 2021
52m
Targeted Ad's
Do you ever get targeted ads on social media? How do they KNOW? Anna and Raven talk about the why and how of social media Robo Ads. Find out what Facebook tries to sell them in the podcast!
7m Jan 08, 2021
7m
Ravens Report Card 1/8/21
Earlier this week, Anna asked Raven if he believed in true love. His wife was...not happy with his answer. Hear her reaction and see what grade Raven gets as a husband this week, in the podcast!
4m Jan 08, 2021
4m
Astrology Expert Anne Nordhaus-Bike on 2021
Do you believe in astrology? Anna and Raven are skeptical, but their guest Astrologer Anne might convince them! Find out her predictions for 2021 in the podcast
4m Jan 08, 2021
4m
The Anna & Raven Show: Raven’s Report Card; Old Christmas Cards; Robo Ads
Friday, Jan 8th, 2021 Have you ever had someone steal your food out of the office fridge?  There’s a mystery afoot, and Anna’s gonna solve it!  And she’s got a pretty good idea who the primary suspect is…    Do you believe in astrology?  Anna and Raven are skeptical, but their guest Astrologer Anne might convince them!  Find out her predictions for 2021 in the podcast. (3:00)   Break ups a...
48m Jan 08, 2021
48m
Child Psychologist Dr. Joe Schippa on Addressing Yesterday's New with Your Kids
Child psychologist Dr. Joe Schippa discusses how to appropriately address yesterday's protests with your children. If you missed it, catch up with our podcast.
4m Jan 07, 2021
4m
When Have You Gotten Stuck?
Have you ever gotten stuck? Car stuck on a snow bank? Fall down a well?  Anna gets stuck frequently in THIS, and you won’t believe the reason why!  Get the full story in the podcast.
12m Jan 07, 2021
12m
The Anna & Raven Show: DC Riots; Getting Stuck; Dry-uary
Thursday, Jan 7th, 2021   Yesterday was…a lot.  Rioting in the capitol over the Presidential election complicated things, but our elected officials eventually got the job done. At 3am.  How do you think they stayed up that late?  Anna and Raven have some ideas, find out what they are in the podcast!   Are you taking part in Dry-uary?  Going booze free for the first month of the year?  Anna ...
50m Jan 07, 2021
50m
Movie Laws
Can you tell what’s gonna happen in a movie before it happens? Anna and Raven talk about all the rules that every movie follows, and Anna has fun spoiling Raven’s favorite show! Don’t worry, the podcast is spoiler free!
4m Jan 06, 2021
4m
Attack Squirrels!
There's a major problem in Queens, NY. Attack squirrels! Learn about all about these little savage beasts on our podcast BUT the big question is, what animal is harmless but you are afraid of them?! Image Source: Getty Images
4m Jan 06, 2021
4m
Spencer Sheehan from Sheehan & Associates P.C.
Spencer Sheehan is a man on a mission! A mission to….stop fake vanilla?  No really, it’s a thing! Get the full story in the podcast. Image Source: Getty Images
4m Jan 06, 2021
4m
The Anna & Raven Show: Wellness Wednesday; Strange Noises; Charcuterie
Wednesday, Jan 6th, 2021 Can you tell what’s gonna happen in a movie before it happens?  Anna and Raven talk about all the rules that every movie follows, and Anna has fun spoiling Raven’s favorite show!  Don’t worry, the podcast is spoiler free 😉!   Spencer Sheehan is a man on a mission!  A mission to….stop fake vanilla?  No really, it’s a thing!  Get the full story in the podcast.  (3:31) ...
49m Jan 06, 2021
49m
Lying
What’s the weirdest lie you’ve ever told? Alec Baldwin’s wife is in the news for (allegedly?) lying about being Spanish. Anna and Raven share the weirdest lies they’ve ever told in the podcast. Image Source: Getty Images
4m Jan 06, 2021
4m
Love At First Sight?
Do you believe in love at first sight?  Anna does, but Raven is skeptical. But what does science say? Anna and Raven talk about a new study in the podcast! Image Source: Getty Images
4m Jan 05, 2021
4m
What Was Stolen From You?
Has someone ever stolen something from you? Anna caught someone on camera stealing THIS from her front porch! Get the full story in the podcast.
11m Jan 05, 2021
11m
The Anna & Raven Show: Love at First Sight; Random Thievery; Returning Gifts
Tuesday, Jan 5th, 2021   Do you believe in love at first sight?  Anna does, but Raven is skeptical.  But what does science say?  Anna and Raven talk about a new study in the podcast!    What new laws went into effect in 2021?  Some of them make sense, some of them….not so much.  Raven has some particularly strong opinions on a new employment law in New York!  Get the full details in the pod...
50m Jan 05, 2021
50m
Credit Due 1/4/2021
What did you do over the holidays that you didn’t get credit for? Anna cleaned up her Christmas tree and decorations all by herself and instead of saying thank you, her kids said THIS! Get the full story in the podcast. 
4m Jan 04, 2021
4m
Scolded By A Stranger
Has a stranger ever scolded you for something in public? Did you have a witty comeback? Or just slink off with your tail between your legs? You won’t believe what a stranger said to Anna in a Walmart last weekend! Find out in the podcast! Image Source: Getty Images
11m Jan 04, 2021
11m
The Anna & Raven Show: Credit Due; Weird Lies; Resolutions
Monday, Jan 4th, 2021 Did you make a New Year’s Resolution this year?  Or did 2020 kinda ruin that?  Anna and Raven have modified their resolutions to fit the “New Normal”.  Find out what they are in the podcast   What’s the weirdest lie you’ve ever told?  Alec Baldwin’s wife is in the news for (allegedly?) lying about being Spanish.  Anna and Raven share the weirdest lies they’ve ever told ...
39m Jan 04, 2021
39m
Party Anthems!
Did you know that EDM is the kind of music that you just can't resist dancing to? It's true! Anna & Raven also list the top three "party anthem" songs that always seem to get you grooving. What are they? Find out in the podcast. Do they get you moving? Image Source: Getty Images
4m Dec 31, 2020
4m
Just In Case Item
While at the grocery store, Raven witnessed a woman with a step ladder in her shopping cart and was using it to reach higher shelved items. What is the thing you can never leave home without? Image Source: Getty Images
10m Dec 31, 2020
10m
Motivational Pizza
Pizza places are beginning to charge one dollar for motivational words when you order your pizza. Anna decided to ask her father to chime in and give some motivational advice himself! Image Source: Getty Images
3m Dec 31, 2020
3m
Wellness Wednesday
Running is no fun when it’s cold outside, but Anna and Raven have a way to get your blood pumping and even spark creativity! Find out how in the podcast! Image Source: Getty Images
3m Dec 30, 2020
3m
Where Did Raven Go Wrong?
Raven has had some car issues recently and Anna thinks it’s his own fault. We let Raven explain what exactly happened while Anna chimes in to let him know when she feels he made the wrong choice. What do you think? Catch up with it all in the podcast!
4m Dec 29, 2020
4m
Cycling Laws
After an encounter with a person cycling in the middle of the road on a busy street, Anna had to stop and think about the laws of bicycling on the road. Was it legal for him to be peddling in the middle of the road? Anna & Raven reach out to Ken McLeod, the director for the American Bike League to find out what the bike laws are. Image Source: Getty Images
7m Dec 29, 2020
7m
Ask Google!
Google has been trending because of the entertainment it provides, like asking what a fart sounds like, and Google plays you a fart for you. A listener had texted us and asked us about asking Google how Cornflakes were invented, and you won’t believe the answer! Image Source: Getty Images
4m Dec 28, 2020
4m
Is Premium Gas Really Necessary?
Anna has got a new car but it requires only premium gas. Can you put anything other than just premium gas in it though? We finally find out if premium gas is the only way to go! Automotive expert Sean Shideh gives us the exact answer we need to this question. Image Source: Getty Images
9m Dec 28, 2020
9m
Who Does the Dishes!?
Who does the dishes in your house? Do you rotate the chore? Is there a set schedule? What’s your protocol for getting the dishes done?! Image Source: Getty Images
10m Dec 28, 2020
10m
Santa Tip Line
This Christmas season, you can leave Santa a voice message, and let him know who belongs on the naughty list! Anna and Raven play the best voicemails in the podcast!
3m Dec 24, 2020
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