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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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The Lost Art of Random Conversations with Tom Karrel!
Yesterday00:08:53Tap to summarizeTom Karrel, author of The Lost Art of Random Conversations, joins Anna and Raven today to discuss the importance of meaningful conversation- and how to spend less time on your phone and more time connecting in the real world! Buy the book here- https://www.tomkarrel.com/
Transcribe →Thursday, August 13, 2026: Nude Dining; Stephen King Rings In; Stressful days!
Yesterday00:49:35Tap to summarizeHow many times do you use a bath towel before washing it? The norm is 2-3... but what is more controversial is Annas confession when it comes to bath towels. Pick em’ news! Steakhouse offers nude dining; Universals' new coaster isn't quiet, and venomous snake in high school football player's helmet! Tom Karrel, author of The Lost Art of Random Conversations, joins Anna and Raven today to discuss the importance of meaningful conversation- and how to spend less time on your phone and more time connecting in the real world! Trending today: Someone took the Powerball home! Winning over a billion-dollar jackpot after matching all 6 numbers. Also... where are you, Mrs. Kelce? Am I Close? Producer Justin, the smartest one in the room at all times, quizzes Anna and Ravens on their knowledge today about the “Dog Days of Summer”. How much do you know? Back to school is the most stressful day of the year. Apparently top 2 are the days before BTS and the day of. Do you agree? Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia and Producer Justin all admit their most stressful day! Stephen King, the most talked about man on the Anna and Raven Show finally called into the show. Whew. What famous person's name would you like to have? Brandy doesn’t like dogs and whenever his mother comes over (every weekend to see the kids), she brings her slobbering, hairy dog. Their youngest always gets hives, the dog leaves hair everywhere, and she can’t stand that they eat with the dog bothering everyone at the table for scraps. She wants Eric to tell his mom to leave the dog at home, but he argues that ever since his dad died, this dog is all she has. It means too much to her for him to tell her to “leave it at home”. Would you? Amanda has a chance to win $1,500! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026: Hate Emails; Teachers Gone Wild; RIP Glowy!
2d ago00:52:04Tap to summarizeIs the youngest sibling the most spoiled? Anna, as the oldest, claims it is 100% true and has evidence backed up for that statement. Nice emails vs Hate emails. Anna has been wondering how people take the time to send hateful emails. She appreciates the nice one but... the ones that goes out of your way to be mean. Pass! Producer Justin and Raven are going stache for stache. 2 weeks, whoever grows the most wins. Thank you, Ted Lasso, for the inspiration. Time is ticking! Anna and Ravens Vacation Foods is still waiting for YOUR submission! Let’s see your yummiest meal, and also, if we all like it the best, take home a $500 DoorDash to grub some more! Teachers Gone Wild! Back to school is near or here and teachers are coming out of their hiding. If you’re a teacher, what nutty thing did you do over break? Raven has an almost questionable teacher confession... Anna’s daughter, Hayden, is going into her senior year of high school. Anna does not know how to handle it. Raven is no help, so if you have some words of wisdom, she’ll take anything! Raven has a storage unit and Anna is scared of it. Naomi, storage unit owner, joins Anna and Raven to discuss some strange encounters she has found in them. RIP Glowy. Anna's fish has died and come back to life multiple times. This time, she is gone for good. Rest in peace. She was given the Viking funeral. Marie is the Girl Scout troop leader and there is one girl that’s been on her troop for two years, and both she, and her ten-year-old daughter, can’t stand her. She’s bossy and manipulates the other girl’s time so they won’t play with her daughter. She wants to kick the girl off the troop, plus, she has another girl that wants to join in her place. Her husband, Tristan, says you can’t kick a kid out of your troop because you don’t like them, it’s childish and mean. What do you think? Sean has a chance to win $1,400! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026: Mustache Contest; Vacation Injury; Raven's Weight loss!
3d ago00:54:43Tap to summarizeDead people are reaching out again! A message in a bottle washed up 53 years later, and another man found a 26 year old postcard from his Mom and Dad. But...they have already passed. Did you wake up a billionaire? Doubt it. One lucky winner walked away with 2 million. Good enough. Also, The cyclospora parasite continues and may be expanding!Men all over the world are jealous of Ted Lasso's mustache after the season 4 premiere. Now, Raven and Producer Justin will be competing to see who can grow the best mustache in two weeks. It's the Ted Lasso two-week mustache challenge! Fill in the blank... I don't need to be rich and famous, I just need ____. Martha Stewart would like a yacht. Don’t we all! Anna had a brain fart after running into Colman Domingo at the airport and mistaking him for a friend. Oops! Strange celebrity encounters, round 2! Anna went on vacation recently and watched her cousin Angela hurt herself. Typical vacation behavior. How did you get injured on your trip? It’s bound to happen! Intervention time! Anna, Producer Sophia, Producer Justin, and Raven's wife, Alicia, all put him to the test to see if Raven can lose 12 pounds in a month for his son's wedding. 2 PTO days are on the line! Tim hasn’t had a relationship with his uncle in decades because he hates his aunt. She purposely destroyed their relationship because she felt that he was choosing his nephew over her, and she was jealous. Tim recently learned through Facebook that he died, and he wants to go to the wake on Friday. His wife, Cara, says it’s a bad idea, his aunt will obviously be there, and it’ll add drama, he’s not wanted, don’t go. He says it was his uncle, his father loved him, he once loved him, he should be allowed to show up to a wake. Would you go? Allen has a chance to win $1,300! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
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Monday, August 10, 2026: Bunny Ears; Big Competition; Anna's Strange Spa Experience!
4d ago00:54:32Tap to summarizeFeet pics... If you didn't know, there are many different ways to profit off your feet. For example, stomping on grapes. Why not? right? The Powerball is at an alarming amount of money again. Anna is manifesting and doing affirmations that she will be a billionaire tonight. Kids say what they'd do if they won. Anna’s daughter, Dakota, was taught the easiest hack to tie her shoes… but is this method socially acceptable as an adult? What is something that you can do as a kid but can’t away with as an adult? Anna had another flight problem; Raven ate some good food, Sophia Burnt herself clean, and Justin got his 4-year-old nephew to sit for once. Were you mad, sad, or glad this weekend? Anna and Raven got a very important nomination. The biggest night in Radio. A very exciting moment. However, they are up against the one and only, Ryan Seacrest. She's out and about! Producer Sophia talks to bar-goers for Happy Hour Happenings. There's always something! Anna had a VERY odd spa experience. Not only was it the first time she's ever encountered something like this, but she had to tip on top of it! When was the last time you had a strange encounter, you still had to tip on? Dave and Amy have their wedding booked for late October but she just realized that we’ll be in the third Mercury retrograde of the year. She says they must move their wedding otherwise they’ll be cursed. He says it’s all nonsense and they already have their invites printed to go out in a couple of weeks, everything booked, it’ll cost thousands and thousands of dollars to move their wedding to late November when Mercury Retrograde is over, it’s just plain crazy! She’s very superstitious and can’t get over it, what would you do? Caroline has a chance to win $1,200! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
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Middle Schooler Parker Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!
4d ago00:04:21Tap to summarizeEvery week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Parker joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what’s going on in the world!
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Friday, August 7, 2026: Ex's Nicknames; Home Decor Assumptions; Anna The Psychic!
1w ago00:47:04Tap to summarizeWhat everyday thing or behavior is low-key gross? Anna & Raven hear about some of the sneaky nastiness around us all! Have you ever given an Ex a nickname? Anna’s friend dated a guy with some rodent-like features, and the nickname that her friends gave him is pretty brutal! You’re probably a motivated person, but what’s the one thing you’re super lazy about? Raven never puts anything away, and Anna will wait weeks before unpacking her luggage, but one caller is capable of burning an entire day on this popular app!How much can you tell about a person, for better or worse, about how they decorate their property? What’s the dumbest thing your neighbors have in their yard? It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Parker joins the show! If you'd like your middle schooler to have a chance to come on the show, visit AnnaandRaven.com!Anna believes she is a psychic. She has the gift and can read the future! Producer Sophia puts her abilities to the test...It’s Mommy’s Margarita Friday! It’s been a week! For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita? Do you have a recurring dream? Anna has been having one for years about one of the biggest stars in the world!Couples Court:Alec was invited to his buddy’s wedding without a “plus one”. His girlfriend, Natasha, is upset about it. They’ve been dating for two years at this point, but the friend says that it’s a “ring only” wedding because they don’t have a lot of room, and the budget is tight. She thinks he shouldn’t go. The friend says if you break the rules for one person, then they’ll have to do the same for others and they just can’t. What do you think he should do?8pm Question: What everyday thing or behavior is low-key gross?
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Thursday, August 6, 2026: Red Flags; Facebook Groups; Funeral Rules!
1w ago00:52:01Tap to summarizeAnna and Raven chat with author and dating coach Karenna Alexander about what red flags to look for when meeting someone new! 🚩 Facebook groups are a great way to meet like-minded people; Anna found one that caters to a very specific side of her personality! Have you ever walked by someone's computer and saw something you didn't expect? Anna walked by Raven’s laptop and saw something...strange. What’s the craziest punishment you've ever been given by a teacher? Anna’s friend called her to tell her about the punishment her daughter was given at school! What posters did you have on your walls as a kid? After seeing a gift that her mother got for her daughter, Anna realized that kids today decorate their rooms very differently! A video has gone viral on social media of a grandmother with some very specific requests! What three things do you want to happen at your funeral? 💀 14% of people cheat at card or board games! Anna’s grandfather would cheat no matter who he played against. Anna and Raven share the last time they cheated at something! Wanda and Tony are expecting their first child! They are throwing a baby shower and a friend of Wanda's offered to have it at his restaurant business. They have a party room, and he will let her use it free of charge; they're only asked to tip the staff. She thinks it’s great! It’ll save them a ton of money, and the place is lovely. Tony has an issue with it, because the "friend" is an ex that she dated for six years. He thinks it's odd that he offered in the first place. Tony doesn't know the guy at all and has never been to the restaurant. She thinks he's overreacting; she’s still friendly with him, and it's no big deal.
Transcribe →Wednesday, August 5, 2026: Floss Picks; Freaky Friday; Friend Code!
1w ago00:56:39Tap to summarizeAnna and Raven can’t stand it when people leave their floss picks lying around! Finally, they’ve finally found someone who hates it as much as they do! Do you make your bed every morning? For years, research has said that it’s a great way to start your day. But a new study has revealed the gross reason you should always leave it messy! Making dinner after a long workday can be stressful. Need some easy dinner hacks? Anna and Raven chat with Food Network’s Chef Plum about easy meals you can make with only one pan! 🍳 What are you always complaining about? Anna’s daughter called her out for something she’s constantly complaining about, and Anna thought it was unfair! Do you have a hobby? Anna had planned to learn a new hobby last weekend, but it ended up being a massive failure! Have you ever had a “Freaky Friday” moment when you realized you had to teach your parents something? Anna took a trip with her parents recently and was amazed by how much they had to learn! What should you wear to a job interview? Traditionally, a suit has been the go-to garb 👔 But with office culture becoming more casual, should the interview outfit change as well? Have you ever dated a friend’s sibling? It may seem like a breach of the Friend Code, but one study says it may be a good idea! Nina and Gavin have been dating for a year and a half. They are both divorced and have shared custody of their children from their previous marriages. Even though they don't live together yet, Gavin wants to get a dog for their kids. The dog will take turns going back and forth to both of their homes. Nina thinks it’s a bad idea. Shared custody? Of a dog? What do you think?
Transcribe →Tuesday, August 4, 2026: Bill Murray; Raven's Van; Foam Party!
1w ago00:49:56Tap to summarizeIt's Pick 'Em News! Three headlines, one story. Today, Anna and Raven dive into a mystery message in a bottle... Summer is almost over, but try telling that to your kids! How do you wake your kids up for school? 😴 Today on Trending! Spiderman: Brand New Day was a box office hit! One audience had a moviegoing experience they won't soon forget. Grab your popcorn! 🍿 Anna and Raven play “Am I Close?” by guessing what makes a movie a summer blockbuster! You never know where you'll bump into a celebrity... or what they'll do when you do! Have you ever had a strange celebrity encounter? After years of questionable reliability, Raven's dusty old van has officially called it quits. Raven is mourning the loss. Reports say Gen Z is lonelier than ever... and Anna has a fix! Is it crazy enough to work? Shannon was on Levi's phone and discovered that he flirts with his Claude app. Yep! He speaks to his AI assistant as though it was his side piece. She is appalled; he says she’s overreacting. It’s funny! She thinks it’s weird and can be considered cheating, like he’s having an affair with a robot! Levi doesn’t see anything wrong with it. Whose side are you on? Marianne has a chance to win $1,100! All she has to do is answer more pop-culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!
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