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The Anna and Raven Show
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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.
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Monday, July 20, 2026: Anna's Stolen Seats; Vacation Disasters; Adiós World Cup!
Yesterday00:49:01Tap to summarizeAre you still consistently wearing perfume or cologne everyday? Anna and Raven debate if its still in and Raven gives his sprays a smell test. Goodbye to the World Cup! 48 countries, 2 months and a whole lot of screaming. Spain won the championship and the half time show included Ted Lasso, BTS, Shakira, and Justin Bieber. Anna had a brutal airport situation over the weekend. Not only was her flight delayed many hours; it was cancelled with no return flight until what should have been until tomorrow. Her husband, however, was on the hunt and got them home. On top of her chaotic travel day, Anna's vacation disaster also consisted of the abundance of fruits she accidentally left out leaving her house smelly, very questionable. What's your vacation disaster? Obviously, there were a range of emotions here, which brings us to MAD, SAD OR GLAD? Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia, Producer Justin all shares a moment of their weekends. Emotions are high. What should be a part of the Anna and Raven Show vacation bingo card? Something that just happens every time you go away. It's peak Vacay time, so let's see who can fill it up! Trending! It was not Taco bell who started the Parasite going on right now. Taylor Farms bagged salad came out more guilty. What is safe to eat at this point? It's Happy Hour Happenings with Producer Sophia! She hits the bar and gets some crazy stories from some crazy people! Anna and Raven discuss this week's stories. A Love Island party... busted! Shawn’s brother is going through a divorce and cheated on his wife. He is asking to stay with Shawn, and his wife Alissa, for a few months while he figures out what’s going to happen in his marriage, and with his kids. She says that he destroyed his family, now he can figure out where he wants to stay on his own, he’s not staying in their house! She loves her sister-in-law and can’t believe he did this to them. He says his brother is his blood, and they should just let him stay, people make mistakes. Chris has a chance to win $300! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
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Friday, July 17, 2026: Minivans; Solo trips; Unforgettable Awards!
4d ago00:45:29Tap to summarizeWhat’s your Mom’s favorite song? Anna had some parents ask their kids, and the answers were surprisingly accurate!Everyone has that unforgettable award they have won in their lives. Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia and Producer Justin share their most memorable awards. Definitely not what we were expecting!Boss Ed and his Minivan...let's talk about them. Are you for or against the mom bus? Anna, Raven and Ed discuss how they really feel about them. Are we bringing back sexy minivans? Who did you grow up with that ended up being famous? Anna and Raven discuss the now-famous icons who were just another student in class one day long ago. Anna has never gone on a “Mom Solo Trip,” but has seen it is trending! She got her daughter's opinion on going on a trip by herself! Vacationing moms share the places they've been and whether or not they recommend going alone (they do).Couples Court: Denise and Jon are expecting their first son. It’s Denise’s family’s tradition to give the first-born son the middle name Charles. Denise wants to keep the tradition, but Jon does not. He says that it’s time to start their own traditions and he doesn’t like the name Charles. Denise said it’s his middle name, not first, what’s the big deal? Plus, it’s important to her. What do you think?
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Thursday, July 16, 2026: New Sister; Biggest Fears; Embarrassing Purchases!
5d ago00:50:58Tap to summarizeDid 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 went to college!What’s your biggest fear? Anna read a study that 11% of adults are scared of something that we all have to deal with every day! Pick 'Em News! 3 headlines, and Raven gets to choose which one to hear! His options: 1. 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! After a video went viral about a man buying a date lasagna after he saw it in her Bumbl bio, Anna and Raven thought it would be a great time to discuss what foods would sway them, as opposed to a drink. They also hear opinions from the Office Squad!Do you believe in signs? Anna suspects that she might be a medium after the number of paranormal encounters she’s had with one specific song…What’s the best way to reheat your leftovers? Raven has a trick that he uses on all his leftover food that Anna had never heard of before!Anna witnessed an awkward interaction at the pharmacy last weekend, and then Raven then added more embarrassing purchases you can make when surrounded by fellow shoppers. There are many.Diana’s mother recently passed away, and her 17-year-old daughter was very close with her grandmother. She has sketched an image and wants to get it tattooed, but she needs one of her parents to sign for her to get it. Dad (Richard) says no way. She just turned 17, she’s too young, she needs to wait to get a tattoo. Diana disagrees, it’s meaningful, she wants it, just let her get it. What do you think?
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Single Pros; Crazy HOA Rules; Knock Knock!
6d ago00:51:39Tap to summarizeWhat’s the best part about being single? According to one study, it may actually help you live longer!Anna has been getting ads for “Culturally 30+ bars”. A dream for women who are too old to party with those in their 20s. Producer Sophia discusses the ways she knows she is in a cultural 30+ club. Ravens wife, Alicia, was very embarrassed he had a book overdo at the local library. He is currently being shamed for it. Anna and Raven discuss what embarrassing things their significant others do. What does yours do that mortifies you? When micro-management follows you home! What are the dumb rules you’ve dealt with due to being a part of an HOA?IS ANNA ZAP OUT OF LINE? Her husband Paul was being blocked in to a parking spot by a car that was running with the doors open! Her husband Paul claimed he could move the car. Anna thinks he was insane for that. He was dead serious. When someone knocks on the bathroom door, and you’re using it, how do you respond? It happened to Anna the other day, and she was so surprised that she yelled out something completely ridiculous!After more than years of marriage, Anna’s husband rarely does anything that surprises her. But after finding something in his Chinese takeout, Anna couldn’t believe his reaction! Couples Court: Paul’s mother struggles financially and for the third time this year has asked to “borrow” a thousand dollars. Jessica says that every time they give to her mother-in-law, she never pays it back and it’s coming directly out of their savings account. She says it’s time to tell her that this is the last time they can bail her out financially, but her husband says that his mom has always been there for him. She was a single mom, and they need to do everything in their power to continue helping her for as long as they can. Whose side are you on?
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Culturally 30+ Bars; Dumb HOA Rules; Marriage Surprises!
1w ago00:50:58Tap to summarizeWhat’s the best part about being single? According to one study, it may actually help you live longer!Anna has been getting ads for “Culturally 30+ bars”. A dream for women who are too old to party with those in their 20s. Producer Sophia discusses the ways she knows she is in a cultural 30+ club. Ravens wife, Alicia, was very embarrassed he had a book overdo at the local library. He is currently being shamed for it. Anna and Raven discuss what embarrassing things their significant others do. What does yours do that mortifies you? When micro-management follows you home! What are the dumb rules you’ve dealt with due to being a part of an HOA?IS ANNA ZAP OUT OF LINE? Her husband Paul was being blocked in to a parking spot by a car that was running with the doors open! Her husband Paul claimed he could move the car. Anna thinks he was insane for that. He was dead serious. When someone knocks on the bathroom door, and you’re using it, how do you respond? It happened to Anna the other day, and she was so surprised that she yelled out something completely ridiculous!After more than years of marriage, Anna’s husband rarely does anything that surprises her. But after finding something in his Chinese takeout, Anna couldn’t believe his reaction! Couples Court: Paul’s mother struggles financially and for the third time this year has asked to “borrow” a thousand dollars. Jessica says that every time they give to her mother-in-law, she never pays it back and it’s coming directly out of their savings account. She says it’s time to tell her that this is the last time they can bail her out financially, but her husband says that his mom has always been there for him. She was a single mom, and they need to do everything in their power to continue helping her for as long as they can. Whose side are you on?
Transcribe →Monday, July 13, 2026: Scooping; Babysitter Confessions; Annoying Party-Goers!
1w ago00:47:14Tap to summarizeHow do you feel about “scooping”? It’s a new trend a lot of people are following at breakfast time, and Anna isn’t sure how to feel about it!If you’re at a restaurant and your food comes out wrong, or even just not tasting good, do you send it back? Anna does the same thing every time this happens to her, but now she’s wondering if maybe she’s been doing it wrong… What did you not realize you were doing wrong (until you lived with a woman)? Raven’s wife has corrected him on how he does most of his daily activities, and he has a feeling he’s not alone!What’s your babysitting confession? A nanny said that the baby she was watching rolled off the changing table! The baby was fine, but she never told the parents! Anna and Raven share their own moments that made them question their childcare skills!Being taught cursive is now no longer optional in New Jersey, as all returning students will be mandated to be taught the dying font. Anna and Raven discuss if they believe it is necessary to revamp it or just let it go. If you think that every person who tries to flirt with you is a creep, or you're worried that you might sound like one, you're not alone! But it made Anna wonder, what is the right way to approach someone that you’re interested in? Who’s the most annoying person at the party? Now that it's summer party season, Anna and Raven are realizing that no matter what the gathering is, the same kinds of people always show up to it!Andre and Lena are divorced and have shared custody of their seven-year-old daughter. Lena is a nutritionist, and she thinks it’s horrifying that Andre has no rules when it comes to food at his home. When their daughter is with dad, she eats Oreos, fries, pizza, and whatever else is lying around. Andre says that when it’s his house, their daughter can eat what she wants and what’s available- he’s not going to force her to eat things she doesn’t want. Does Lena have the right to battle him on this?
Transcribe →Friday, July 10, 2026: Good Neighbor Raven; British-isms; The Striking Viking!
2w ago00:51:39Tap to summarizeRaven wanted to be a good neighbor — until the packages started piling up! Now his garage is full of packages that aren't his, and he doesn't know what to do! Former Producer Jon is back with another Week-in-Song! Wow, what a week! The World Cup, Emmy nominations, and airplanes! Happy Friday! Did you have a week worth talking about? Anna, Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophia swap stories about their weirdest encounters of the week. Things got a little strange! Cheerio! Anna quizzes Raven on quirky British-isms by playing common phrases and expressions. Can Raven guess what they actually mean? Erling Haaland has earned the nickname, the "Striking Viking" of the World Cup. Anna quizzes Raven with quotes: Can they be attributed to Haaland or Odin himself? Nervous about making the first move? Anna and Raven sit down with Dating Expert Matt Artisan to learn about how to meet and talk to women. BREAKING: It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Hans joins the show! Happy Mommy Margarita Friday – You deserve it! For all you do, you’ve earned yourself a reward. What did you do to earn your Mommy Margarita this week? ...and catch up on everything you've missed on The Anna & Raven Show! Shelly goes out once a month for her “Girls' Night” and stays out all night. Sometimes she’ll come home at 5 a.m., sometimes she’ll crash at her best friend’s house and get home a few hours later. She says that they go out and have fun, then a bunch of them hang out on the couch and eat junk food, watch TV, and talk all night. Her husband, Victor, says that no mother of three young children should be out all night, even if it’s once a month. If he did that, people would assume he’s cheating, and she should have a curfew of 1 a.m. Whose side are you on? May has a chance to win $200! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
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Middle Schooler Hans Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!
2w ago00:03:50Tap to summarizeEvery week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Hans joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what’s going on in the world!
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Travel Agent: Taylor Bassani on Honeymoons!
2w ago00:04:03Tap to summarizeTravelmations Top Producer Travel Consultant, Taylor Bassani joins Anna and Raven to discuss the hottest honeymoon hotspots... speaking of Taylor and Travis! Contact: TaylorBassani@Travelmation.net
Transcribe →Thursday, July 9, 2026: Binge-Watching, Name Game; Honeymoons!
2w ago00:53:46Tap to summarizeAre the days of binge-watching over? Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia, and Producer Justin discuss if they are binge watchers and what they are currently hooked on. It's pick em news! Raven hears 3 headlines and picks one to hear the whole story. Sasquatches proof, Woman bites other woman's leg, Fireworks used to destroy portable toilets. Anna received an email from a woman named Urusula. What name do you head that automatically gives you an idea of their personality before they meet you. She met a barney this week too. @ for 2 this week. If Taylor wasn't having a big enough week, she is now Emmy nominated. What can't she do? Anna has a friend who was invited to her house, and had a special experience. Anna and Raven play AM I CLOSE today with Producer Justin. Today they test their knowledge on seatbelts... after a caller mentioned never wearing seatbelts. Where is the world is Taylor and Travis? Somewhere on this planet on their honeymoon, probably! Anna and Raven discuss their honeymoons and where you went on yours! Travelmations Top Producer Travel Consultant Taylor Bassani joins Anna and Raven to discuss the hottest honeymoon hotspots... speaking of Taylor and Travis! Stacy and Andrew’s son is 17 years old and wants a raise in his allowance. As he sees it, he should be collecting, at minimum, $30 a day, especially since he helps with the younger kids and does regular chores around the house. Mom says that giving him $210 a week is fine, he pays for his gas with it, gets his own food sometimes, and buys whatever else he needs and doesn’t bother them. Dad says that’s absurd! $50 a week, and if he doesn’t like it, he can get a job, Mom says a job is impossible with his sports schedule. He just needs to focus on finishing high school this year and doing well in his extracurriculars. What are your thoughts and do you give an allowance in your home? Alice has a chance to win $200! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
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