The Anna and Raven Show

Never buy a first year car, or a last. Anna's first car was publicly humiliated in a McDonalds parking lot. Also, let's ban cyber trucks and Teslas now.  Actress Hayden Panettiere passed away yesterday. Anna watched "Heroes" super pregnant with her first born, and said that's it! I'm naming my baby after the indestructible cheerleader. Now her daughter Hayden is 17 years old!  Rest In Peace!  Matthew McConaughey got pulled over in Mexico and used JLO as his bribe money. Anna just keeps cash on her because she doesn't know JLO.  What was the sport/game apparatus that caused the most damage in school? Everyone has a story! Someone is being sued over a game of dodgeball.  Producer Justin bought two different size shirts and neither fit. Anna didn't do much but work. To say it wasn't an eventful weekend is an understatement!  Raven hasn't been back to school shopping for a long time. $863 is the average for this time of year. Raven tries to guess the price of the back-to-school products! It's 2026 and buying a new cell phone is still a whole day ordeal! Producer Sophia does her rounds and talks to strangers at the bar for this weeks Happy Hour Happenings! Men move on quicker then women. Their wife can drop dead and they'll be sliding into another girls DMs. Source? These birds.  WEIGHT CHECK IN TIME! Raven has 3 pounds to lose 12 pounds. This is the first weigh in of week 2! Can he do it?  Frank and Gina adopted a puppy three months ago, and the shelter has reached out that two of their littermates were returned. The shelter says that they would probably be better all together, and they hinted that the puppies are having severe separation anxiety, it breaks Gina's heart. She is ready to do it. He thinks she is nuts; you don’t go from never having a dog to three dogs in three months! She says their puppy is always sad, maybe this will make her happy.  He’s concerned about cost and cleanliness. Should they adopt the two other puppies? Mary Ann has a chance to win $1,700! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Juniper joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what’s going on in the world!

What was the worst neighbor you’ve ever and what made them so bad? After Universal Studios made the loudest coaster known to man, residents nearby we’re not too thrilled.  Anna had another ghost sighting. Yup, not the first time this has happened. This time, on the highway. You made it to Friday! What’s the weirdest thing you saw this week?  Politicians seem to have no problem dropping swears and its... strange? Unprofessional? No one really knows how to feel about it. But there is a solution! Make up your own! What's your go to when you want to swear but shouldn’t?   New trend of recording your favorite person and saying... “Hey! You’re my favorite person” is going around. Wholesome change in content we need sometimes. Anna, Raven, producer Justin and Producer Sophia, all give it a shot.  It’s Mommy’s Margarita Friday! Back to school shopping? Taking the fall clothes out of the attic?  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?  3 weeks, 12 pounds! Anna is putting 2 of her PTO days on the line if Raven can successfully drop 12 pounds before his son's wedding on Labor Day weekend. Today, we see if he's made any progress! Their daughter just turned 18 years old and dad thinks they should offer to pay for her to get a nose job. She’s never had a boyfriend, and he thinks it’s because her nose is crooked. Mom thinks you can’t suggest to your child that they need plastic surgery! It would be one thing if she said something to them, but she hasn’t ever mentioned her nose. Mary has a chance to win $1,600! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!   

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! Buy the book here- https://www.tomkarrel.com/

How many times do you use a bath towel before washing it? The norm is 2-3... but what is more controversial is Anna's confession when it comes to bath towels.   Pick 'em news!  Raven's choices: 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 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 Raven about what the “Dog Days of Summer” actually are!  How much do you know?  Apparently, the top 2 most stressful days of the year are the days before and the day of back-to-school. 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!   

Is 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!   

Dead 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!   

Feet 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!   

Every 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!

What 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?

Anna 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. 

Anna 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? 

It'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! 

Can you actually make yourself more attractive? According to one dating expert, the answer is yes! Want to know if you're hot? Anna and Raven share what they've learned! With leprosy back in the headlines, Anna puts Raven to the test. Are these diseases real, or did Anna make them up? You'll never guess! The house always wins... even when it comes to dinner! 🎰 Some Vegas casinos are sunsetting the all-you-can-eat buffet. As a former casino employee himself, Raven has something to say about it! Nothing says "we're happy to have you home!" quite like your own children convincing an airport full of strangers you've just been released from prison. Their cover story? Tax fraud... but don't worry, Anna got out early for good behavior! It's Trending! Former NFL player Tony Romo reportedly asked for time to stretch before a field sobriety test. Old habits die hard; you never hit the field without a proper warm-up! Mad, Sad or Glad? Anna and Raven are definitely GLAD! They've scored a Marconi Award nomination! They're nominated alongside Ryan Seacrest. No pressure! 🏆 Kids hear it all, even your complaints. ESPECIALLY your complaints. We asked kids what their parents complain about most; our winning answers were "screen time" and, apparently, "politics!" It's Trending! A recent Zac Brown Band concert at Fenway Park ended with 37,000 fans finding out they're being sent on a free cruise. Encore! What did you see on your road trip? Anna spent 13 hours in the car yesterday and saw some wild sights. She even spotted a store advertising ONE TRILLION HATS! Either they're very well-stocked... or somebody got a little carried away with the marketing. Jake had a vasectomy and didn’t tell his wife, Lisa. They already have three children, and he knew they were done. He surprised her, thinking she would be happy... but she’s furious, and wants him to reverse it immediately. What if they change their minds in a year and want one more? She's only 37! He can’t make decisions like that without her input! Can she ask him to reverse it?   JoAnn has a chance to win $1,000! All she has to do is answer more pop-culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!  

Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Liam joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what’s going on in the world!

What are the Top 5 worst parts about taking a road trip?  Anna had to take one recently, and she’s curious if the callers’ picks match up with hers!Finding a soul mate can be difficult, but one woman decided to stop searching for true love out in the world and instead decided to look inward.  Anna & Raven expand on the unique idea with their own sets of custom vows.Raven faked liking a matcha latte just so he wouldn’t hurt producer Sophia’s feelings. Have you ever lied to someone's face for their own sake?  (Also, how do you feel about matcha?)Just like everything else, owning a pet is becoming more expensive!  Anna and Raven find out what the cheapest pets to own are! It’s Fired Friday! Anna and Raven want to know the worst mistakes you’ve ever made at work and take a guess as to whether or not you were fired for them.  Have you ever shoplifted?  Most people would say no, but one study revealed that a shocking number of people have done it...and some still do it regularly!Gmail is finally letting you change your email address, without having to make a whole new email!  Anna and Raven discuss their embarrassing usernames they made 20-something years ago. Jen and Jason can’t agree on whether Jason’s “last minute plans” are a violation of their marital code. He constantly pulls “last minute guys night out” and she’s sick of it. They won’t have plans on a Friday, and at least once or twice a month, he’ll come home from work and instead of them ordering take out and watching tv, or going out to dinner, he’ll say his buddy just called and he’s going to meet up with him. She has a problem with this because it’s not fair to have “spontaneous” nights out with friends, it leaves her alone! She says there should be a one-week rule when he’s not going to be home so she can plan with her friends and not have to spend a weekend night alone. He says that’s ridiculous; they didn’t have plans that he broke, he’s just headed out on random nights!

Did you know that injuring yourself on the toilet is actually a thing that could happen! Anna asks Raven what the ways that you could injure yourself on the toilet!Are Evites a thing of the past? Anna has missed a couple of parties recently because she didn’t see the evite, so she asked etiquette expert Karen Thomas if online invitations are still the way to go!When was the last time you negotiated a price?  It’s not very common in America, but Raven once negotiated a huge renovation on his house for an….unusual price.Anna accidentally sent her 7-year-old daughter into the men's bathroom the other day. Unfortunately, the only way she discovered this mistake was by the stench lingering out of it. Anna and Raven put Producer Sophia to the test to see if the mens bathroom in the studio was anywhere as nasty as the grocery stores.  What was your first summer job?  Nowadays the big summer job for teenagers is working as an intern at a corporate office, but that’s not a REAL summer job...right?  Anna & Raven compare their own summer jobs.Raven claims he can sleep anywhere and through anything, but can he fall asleep and stay asleep through these noises that Anna picked out for him?Have you ever cried for a stupid reason?  The first time Anna saw Raven cry it made her laugh, because it was simultaneously silly and heartwarming!Morgan and Jeremy have a nine-year-old son. Jeremy’s family all play the piano and its family tradition for everyone to take piano lessons. His father and grandfather were both pianists as well. Their son does not want to, thinks his friends will make fun of him, and just wants to play baseball. Mom says not to force him, it’ll just make him resent music, and it’ll be difficult for her to get him to go every week for an hour. Jeremy is adamant that he has to do it, it’s non-negotiable. What would you do?

Does a Door Dash driver have the right to not serve you your food?  After hearing why one driver refused their customer service, Anna and Raven are conflicted about who was in the wrong!Is there a wrong way to say you’re sorry?  According to author Susan McCarthy, there are 6 specific steps to a proper apology!How old was your oldest pet?  Anna recently got a new pet for her daughter, and assumed that it would only live for a couple of months.  She has now realized that she was very wrong… What are the tell-tale signs that you are eating somewhere fancy?  When Anna went to a restaurant and saw what her waiter did with the napkin, she knew it was going to be an expensive meal! What job gets trauma-dumped on the most? Anna read a stat about the unlikely career that can involve clients opening up about their personal problems, and it’s definitely not a therapist!While training to become a search-and-recovery diver, caller Tim found something VERY unusual under the water!  Do you have a hell of a story?  If you want to be the storyteller and share your experience with Anna and Raven, go to AnnaAndRaven.com and click on Helluva Story!Do you think it’s possible to have a good meal that you bought at a gas station?  Most people would say no, but Anna swears that she had one of the greatest meals of her life from one!Hot or unattractive EX? Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia and Producer Justin discuss if their ideal ex is hot or not. Anna's girlfriend claims a "hot ex" is better than a "not ex"!  What do you think?  Ricky is upset that his wife, Julie, allows their two- and three-year-old children to sleep in their bed. Julie says that she’s up all night with them, she’s exhausted and at least this way she can get some sleep at night. Plus, they’re only little once. Ricky says it’s a bad habit and is ruining sleep for all of them. What do you think?

2 men jumped over the Space needle. Safely. Now they can't find the men. Raven doesn't even like going inside the buildings, never mind jumping. Anna proposes the idea that 1m millions dollars is on the line, would you do it?  Anna has been lying to her Oura Ring when it thinks she's working out. She falsely confirms those exercises. Today, she comes clean with her Oura friend.  3 trending news stories, Raven picks the headline to hear the whole story! Today, a cruise passenger caught itching foot with a fork in the dining room. Maybe plastc silverware is the best from here on out.  Doomscrolling has been proven to ruin sleep and sleep schedules. Admit it; we're all guilty. Anna and Raven discuss all the sleep distractions we all go through.  What's your new clothes washing protocol? Anna thrifted a blazer that she has no time to clean and feels slightly dirty wearing it unwashed. Smell test it is! Dating somebody new? We know. There are always signs. After Anna and her friends saw a couple skipping down the street and another one holding a 45-minute gaze on the dance floor, they discuss "new relationship giveaways"  BREAKING: It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Liam joins the show!     Trending: Usher kicked a girl off the stage after she was giving off the vibe, she didn't want to be there. Anna was in a similar situation with Donnie Wahlberg. Millennial parents now are making Minivans cool again. The Operations Manager of the office, Ed, is a diehard Minivan fan and is encouraging more people to get one. Not... AT ALL... an ad.  Ian and Lizzy have been dating for a couple of years. When they first started dating, Lizzy had a bad encounter with Ian’s ex-girlfriend and there was a threat of physical violence. Nothing ever happened and they all moved on. Now, Lizzy has just found out that her company that does promotions for a liquor company has hired her to work their company. There’s a chance they would even be together on some projects. Lizzy thinks she should tell her boss and try to avoid any problems, Ian says don’t say anything, they’ve all grown. What would you do? Siobhan has a chance to win $900! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven! 

Country star Riley Green ate an absurd amount of eggs, just as a regular breakfast. Anna is disturbed. Raven can do 4, Anna's dad ate one in an omelet. What is your egg limit?  Shark week is back! It used to be all about sharks, but now... shark week has changed. Parodys, remixes, songs... what is this!?  Raven celebrated with his son at his bachelor party this weekend. It got crazy with their ATVs. Broken phones, dirty mud plunges. Typical vacation adventures. What vacation activity did you do?   Anna slept in a dorm, Sophia snuck into a club, and Raven and Justin did boy activities. We’re you mad, sad, or glad this weekend? You have to pick one! Anna and her friends rediscovered skipping this weekend after they watched a couple doing it together down the street. She claims she cannot skip like she used to, so she sees who can do it the best!  Generation wars round two! After Producer Sophia claimed she didn't care for anything involving Brad Pitt, Anna thought it was the perfect time for Gen Z vs Gen X. Sophia vs Raven!  Taryn and Declan’s eight-year-old daughter has already started complaining that when school starts, she doesn’t want to take the bus. She was bullied a lot last year, they worked with the school to sort it out, but she’s always hated it. Mom thinks Dad has a more flexible job, he can change his hours to start an hour later and he can take her to school in the morning. Dad says they’re the parents; they dictate what happens, and he’s not changing anything, she needs to keep going on the bus to build character and to “toughen up”. They handled the bullying last year, this year will be different. Eleni has a chance to win $800! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven! 

Week in Song with former Producer Jon!  Do you think Elon Musk’s Grok can make a “historically accurate” version of The Odyssey?  Anna saw a LOT of dogs on one human, and Producer Sophia almost blew her house up. What’s the weirdest thing that happened to you this week?  Raven is a thieve, but as soon as he saw parking was $25, he knew he had to finesse his way out of that for his 4 day beach trip. He “stole” a parking spot. What is morally okay to steal?  Marine Biologist Austin Gallagher joins Anna and Raven to discuss a very anticipated upcoming tv event, Shark Week! Find Austin Gallagher on The Discovery Channel!  BREAKING: It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Cooper joins the show!   Today's Mommy Margarita Friday is a special one.... maybe even the most important one of the years! Its National Tequila Day! Everyone deserves a nice, refreshing salt (or sugar) rimmed Marg today to celebrate the holiday!  ...and catch up on everything you've missed this week on The Anna & Raven Show!   Steve bought his wife, Nancy, a gym membership for her birthday and a set of free weights for home, and she’s embarrassed. She opened it in front of her entire family. He’s a fitness trainer, and she’s gained a lot of weight in the last year and he’s constantly talking about how she needs to get healthy again. She agrees with him but thinks this is a gift to tell her she’s fat. He says that he loves her, wants her to be healthy and she’s been talking about wanted to join this boujey gym, so he thought she’d like it. Plus, she doesn’t fit into any of her clothes and she’s constantly complaining about it, so why is he the bad guy? Lose some weight and feel better. Tara has a chance to win $700! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven! 

Marine Biologist Austin Gallagher joins Anna and Raven to discuss a very anticipated upcoming tv event, Shark Week! Find Austin Gallagher on The Discovery Channel! 

Every week Anna and Raven invite a Middle Schooler to report the biggest headlines! This week, Cooper joins the show to let Anna and Raven know about what’s going on in the world!

Cops are running into the same "excuse" when it comes to pulling over drivers. Anna proposes an idea for a new lane that would minimize this problem. It's Pick 'em news! Raven gets 3 headlines and picks one to hear the stories. Today: a road block alligator; a hiker dressed as a mime on a walking trail; a world record set at lumberjack championship! Bet you didn't know how common it was to see someone pull away from the gas pump with their car still attached to it!  Anna calls her friend Maria for the stats on this not-so-rare occurrence.  Trending today is a new law that should have already been illegal. In-flight calls. Since when were those already legal?  After a Wilt Chamberlain jacket was found at a Goodwill and resold for $90k, Anna and Raven found their own Goodwill treasures! Anybody want to buy Anna’s Aaron Rodger’s jersey?! It’s rare! Make an offer!  Raven's wife encountered a very strange family at the beach. Well, what they were doing at the beach. Its summer... that means, what crazy beach story do you have? We all have experienced something questionable.   Janet got a matching tattoo with one of her “male friends from work”. Her husband is furious and thinks she should have it removed. He thinks he should have asked him first and it’s embarrassing that she would get a tattoo with another guy, especially one that’s “just a friend”. She says that she’s asked him to get a matching tattoo for years and he wouldn’t do it, and it’s an inside joke for their workplace, an old school calculator, it’s a finance joke and they both work in finance. She doesn’t need his permission to get tattoos! She has plenty now and he’s never cared before. What do you think? Karen has a chance to win $600! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven! 

Raven is back on Temu. He did purchase here and there, but now he has spent more money then he expected to. However, he is upset he didnt get his free gifts that he was promised with his previous bundled purchase.  Where can you just not complain? Anna agreed with a bystander when she told another customer off at the dollar tree. If you are at the dollar tree, you cant complain! Top 5 places you can't say anything whether it's good or bad! Side gigs. What is the most common? The usual... DoorDash, Lyft, etc. But what's the absolute worst side gig you have when you are in a pinch and need some quick cash?  Anna and Ravens Vacations Foods! Let's see your tasty meal on your trip! Anna and Raven will choose their top 10 favorite plates and one lucky winner will win a $500 DoorDash gift! Submit yours now at AnnaandRaven.com!  Trending: More information is coming out from the Panam flight. Anna has never had a drink on a plane because she takes matters into her own hands to save the flight in the case anything happens.     You know when you have a store that you claim as your own. Cardi B claims she has been rich too long and had no clue five below existed. Anna, Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophia discuss their favs.  Am I close? Anna and Raven put their knowledge to the test about the one and only Trojan Horse! It may or not be the one and only... who knows.  Kerry and Sam have never been financially secure enough to take their children on a vacation, but his mother has offered to pay to take them all to a resort in Florida, one thing though, she would come too. She hates this idea and can’t stand her controlling mother-in-law, she says a lowkey mountain cabin for a few days is plenty of a vacation for their two kids. She feels like she’s only offering because it’s a power play and she can be the hero in the kid's eyes. He says that his mom is manipulative, and all the bad things she’s saying about her is right, but it’s a trip for the kids. They have to suck it up and let her have her moment to shine.   Meryl has a chance to win $500! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven! 

Senior Policy Director, Christine Hines from the National Association of Consumer Advocates joins Anna and Raven to discuss surveillance pricing rolling in, especially at Walmart. 

Raven isn't rich anymore. After all that. Raven is now going off about these stocks. He will no longer be leaving his job with millions of dollars. However, the drive is still there!  Trending: Gangster rappers giving health advice to your cat. Scamming Kalshi and knowing what the president will say beforehand...? Say goodbye to being employed!  Surveillance pricing... it's happening! Stores will be changing their prices for different shoppers. Walmart is getting a head start. Christine Hines explains what this change looks like! Speaking of grocery stores, what if you could find love at one? A new strategy in Finland to help people find love is by using a pink basket that means "im single!". If it makes it here, are you using a pink basket to find your next relationship? Christopher Nolan is a genius... or is he? Anna puts Producer Justin to the test with Odyssey quotes, however... they are all read by children. Anna may be a better director then Mr. Nolan! Anna ran into an awful man on her flight who disregarded her daughters severe allergy multiple times. It just kept getting worse. Anna has a song for him.  Bison are attacking, so naturally Anna and her family hopped on a Hummer tour that got within 5 feet of them. Thanks for taking the end seat, Hayden. Round 2: What animal attacked you?  When was the last time you called out of work sick and were you actually sick? Germany ends phone sick leave soon and you will need a note to call out always. Unfortunate for many! When was the last time you called out, and what was the excuse you used?  James and Tammy are attending a destination wedding in Bermuda. They are financially responsible for all their own travel arrangements. James just found out that the actual wedding will have a cash bar and he is furious. (It's his cousins wedding) He thinks it's so cheap that he doesn't want to give a gift, at all. Tammy says you can't attend a wedding and not bring a gift! What would you do?   Richard has a chance to win $400! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven! 

Are 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! 

What’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?

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 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?

What’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?

What’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?

How 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?

Raven 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! 

Every 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!

Travelmations Top Producer Travel Consultant, Taylor Bassani joins Anna and Raven to discuss the hottest honeymoon hotspots... speaking of Taylor and Travis!  Contact: [email protected]

Are 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! 

Raven is rich now. So he hired a cleaning lady. He had an epiphany after he cleaned his 100 degree bathroom this weekend. Anna and Raven discuss what makes you "Rich".  Producer Jon got a hate email regarding his singing recently. Naturally, he had to write and perform a song about it.  Dolly Partin has a big ask to the newlyweds Taylor and Travis... She wants their baby. After they made a $2 million donation, she raises the big question. Venmo...zelle...cash.. The options are endless.  Anna, Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophia discuss wrong answers only, what do you do when a friend doesnt pay you back?  The World Cup international guests are embarking on their journey home. Unfortunately. We will miss the culture shocks! Inside Edition made a surprise drop in to the studio after they saw a video of Anna in her wedding dress at work, hoping Taylor would show hers! The segment had swiftie haters quite angry. Producer Sophia reads hate comments.  Sua Lipa and Calum Turner met by reading the same book and sparking interest. Quite the pickup line. Speaking of pickup lines, what's the pickup line that you use that always seems to work? Or the line that works ON you?  Travis Kelces teammates are a little salty they were not invited to the wedding and now, theyre speaking out about it. Anna and Raven discuss times they werent invited to an event that they will never forget.  Renee and Mel were at a friend’s funeral, and Mel took a selfie of himself with the coffin. He then posted the photo and wrote RIP on Instagram on his story. The person’s sister reached out and asked him to remove it, which he did- but he’s annoyed. He doesn’t think anything is wrong with what he did and he knows his friend more than anyone, he would 100% be cool with it. His sister is just a drama queen. HIs wife wants us to get public perception, is it okay to take photos at a funeral?   Vanessa has a chance to win $4,200! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven! 

Taylor and Travis may have been the royal wedding, but they did in fact have typical wedding situations. Multiple people wearing white, duplicate dresses, and supposedly a bouquet toss! Want to win a $500 DoorDash gift card? Anna and Raven have 1 easy rule! Show us your favorite vacation meal. DM us, text us, email us! Show us your favorite food from vacation this summer and let us know why it was BANGING! We will pick one of the most delicious meals to win a whopping gift card!  Trending! A new AI artist that is making many people angry. Rightfully so. Tilly Norwood, making real music, isn't a real woman. People are big mad. A big night for the USA. America lost but had a very large run in this World Cup. Folarin Balogun got red carded and it was overturned and he was able to play in the following game.  Luis went on a date with a girl he really likes finally. However, he found out she smokes. This is almost a non-negotiable for him. See what people have to say about it... keep her or dump her?  Do you have a berry budget?  Toddlers are so expensive and so much money is spent on berries because they love them. If your budget isnt berries, what is it when it comes to toddlers? They always need something!  Anna watched two grown women fight over the last Needoh in a store. What is going on? Fights over toys. What do you get collect? The weirder the better. Is it part of your children like this one lady?  Whenever they order take out, Victoria wants something different than he does, so they end up ordering from two places, paying for delivery of two places through the Uber Eats app, or he has to go to two restaurants to pick up both orders. Mike says it violates the takeout rules of marriage, they have to pick ONE place at a time and take turns, she says that’s ridiculous, everyone gets what they want. What do you do in your home? Andreanna has a chance to win $4,100! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven! 

What should you NOT put in a TSA bin? Anna and Raven discuss what you should never put through the machines! Raven is appalled. And Anna is doing this wrong every time, apparently.  Big weekend for the World Cup! USA vs Belgium has been wild! If you were waiting for the best time to watch, its now! Aussie fans are invading our Walmart's.  What's the least impressive award you've ever won? Joey Chestnut won the hotdog eating contest AGAIN. For the 18th time. Anna won an award once for her hallway behavior. Whats yours?  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married this weekend. In their honor, Anna is wearing her wedding dress all day. She is struggling to sit, but she believes if more people wear there's, Taylor will post hers.  Were you mad, sad, or glad this weekend? Fun times all around, but the mads are outweighing the glads this time!   Spray painted bushes? Today, Anna and Raven calls Ravens wife, Alicia, so she can explain what made her want to spray paint her shrubbery outside her house. Are you team spray painted bushes or replace them?  Adam Sandler *Most Likely* officiated Taylor and Travis's wedding this weekend. Raven explains the best piece of advice he was given when he was first married.  Anna made a LOT of people mad this weekend. A reel of her in home depot went viral and she offended many men and some women (?). Producer Sophia reads the best comments from the post.  Jim's ex-wife is constantly stopping by their house and using the garage code to run in to get stuff for their kids. In her defense, the kids have three days at their house, and four days at her house and are always forgetting sports equipment, cleats, schoolwork, laptops, but Jim’s new wife, Alissa, hates that her husband’s ex just lets herself into their home. He says that it used to be her house, she’s used to it and it’s not like she shows up when it isn’t for the kids, it’s not her fault, it’s the kids. She says she should have to text when she’s coming and cannot let herself in when no one is home. What do you think? Juliana has a chance to win $4,000! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven! 

Anna went to the greatest restaurant ever last weekend!  You know a place is going to be great when it has robots and makes you wear a bib! This week, Producer Justin puts Anna and Raven to the test every day of the week with AM I CLOSE? For America’s 250th birthday, obviously! Today... how much do they know about Bald Eagles?  Anna’s sister had a traumatizing accident when cleaning her fish tank, leaving Anna now scared to clean her own!  What has your pet done, through no fault of their own, to risk your health and safety? Pick 'Em News! Raven heard all about the Excel World Championships crowning a new winner...whatever that means!  Will Producer Jon or AI win the song writing contest today? This week has been neck and neck, so one of them must take the cake!  Who can do a better version of the moon landing?It’s no secret that NYC has a rat problem - to the point they now have a rat czar to address the problem! Anna and Raven had their own encounters, and heard about even more! Anna was told she has an RBF from her reviewer at work. She looks "mad or unapproachable" around the office, but she definitely does not feel the way she apparently looks. What surprising trait were you told that you were unsure about?   Parker and Jade are headed to Italy, Croatia, and Greece on a late summer trip. Parker refuses to book hotels at each place because he wants to “explore” and it’s part of the adventure. Jade thinks they’ll be on the street. Would you ever travel to a different country and “discover” places to stay?   David has a chance to win $3,900! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven! 

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 Shayla joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what’s going on in the world! 

If you were to take an American Citizenship test... would you pass? Producer Sophia went around to quiz the office squad on their knowledge. Raven tried to redeem their answers.  On today’s Am I Close, Producer Justin will see how much Anna and Raven know about Johnny Appleseed. 30 seconds on the clock for their best explanation...AND.... GO! Prices have skyrocketed for EVERYTHING, but especially when these holidays are in full swing. Hotdogs, Drinks, Fireworks! What is the most inconvenient item that has gotten significantly more expensive?  Jon vs AI is back! Prohibition was a large part of the 18th century, so today, Producer Jon will sing a song about it and AI will follow. Anna and Raven will decide who made the better prohibition tune. Its that time of year! Fireworks and Fire safety. Anna lit her grill on fire after a piece of aluminum foil covered in oil fell into it. She did not shut the grill off when she sat down to eat. When was a time you set something on fire?  The USA is burying a time capsule for the 250th year, and we are too! The Anna & Raven time capsule has officially been buried underground to be opened in 250 more years so they can rediscover the show! You’re welcome in advance, future beings.  Nick and Melissa are hosting a Fourth of July party at their home and invited many of their neighbors. They have not invited their direct neighbors because they really don't know them well. Melissa says that they should extend an invite because they live right next door and will be able to see that all the other neighbors are there. Nick says that they never even say hello to them, why would they invite literal strangers to their home? What would you do?  Maddy has a chance to win $3,800! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven! 

What is the dumbest way to save money? These apps are mimicking online shopping and mobile ordering where you can get the dopamine rush without spending money. YAY OR NAY? Raven is throwing a 250th birthday party for the USA and everyone is concerned for his amount of fireworks he went great lengths to buy. He quizzes Anna... is it a firework name or an 80’s rock band/movie?  Trending! Updates on the Taylor Swift MSG wedding and if it is actually is happening at the garden! Also the heat wave circling the entire country currently. Who has the hottest job?  Producer Jon vs AI! Who will write the better song. A robot or a musician. It's all up to Anna and Raven! Lady Liberty... who will produce and perform a song about her?  Pick em news! Man caught stealing steaks in his pants, Mexican Batman vigilante- taping people to lampposts, mysterious orange liquid oozes through neighborhood.  It's the knockout round of the World Cup. Things are getting serious now! Anna watches in different languages for a more exciting watch.  AM I CLOSE? Producer Justin is seeing how much Anna and Raven know about Louisiana Purchase. Who's closest and how much do you really know.  There was a slightly terrifying National Anthem performance this past weekend. Not bad, just scary. And no, it's not Fergie this time. Anna and Raven play Guess the character signing the National Anthem! For Americas 250th birthday, we as a country will be burying a time capsule to be opened in another 250 years. We as the Anna and Raven show will also be burying a time capsul to be opened in 250 years. What should we add to ours?  Chris’s elderly mom doesn’t like that the setting on her phone allows everyone to see where she is at all times. She asked him to shut all the apps off so she can’t be tracked. He thought it was weird, but whatever, it’s her phone, so he did it. Now, his father and his brother are furious. He says that she’ll go out for hours, get distracted, forget to text, and cause chaos and confusion often. They’ve instructed him to turn them all back on when she isn’t paying attention and not to tell her. His wife, Kara,  says just do it, he thinks it’s messed up and doesn’t want to. Adam has a chance to win $3,700! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven! 

A senior living community hosted a summer celebration, complete with a slip-and-slide. Anna has her own slip-and-slide story… It didn’t go quite as smoothly! Anna rounds up the weirdest, wildest, and best headlines from the World Cup. Did you know World Cup tourists have discovered a love for ranch dressing? On a flight? At a funeral? A Reddit thread claims that you should never break up with someone over a meal. Anna and Raven discuss the worst places you can be dumped! How well do you know your American history? In the lead-up to America 250, Producer Justin educates Anna and Raven with a game of Am I Close? This week: The Boston Tea Party! Did you have a weekend worth talking about? Anna, Raven and Producer Justin recap their weekends and share what made them mad, sad, or glad. This weekend had a little bit of everything! Raven puts Anna to the test with a guessing game! Can she tell the difference between iconic '80s band names and fireworks? Play along and see how many you get right! Former producer Jon and AI go head-to-head to see who can write the better song about an American historical event on the spot! This week's inspiration: the Gold Rush. Listen in and decide who struck lyrical gold! Trending this week: Phil Mickelson was removed from yet another golf club after he was caught cheating on his wife; Gracie the giraffe is "fat and happy" once again after a two-week search that began when she escaped her Texas enclosure. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations shared their take on the five-second rule (Spoiler Alert: They're not a fan)! Anna and Raven see it differently. Amy and Axel live with one of their single friends. The problem is that their “single” friend has had her boyfriend stay over five nights a week for a very long time now. Amy thinks they need to ask her to have him start chipping in towards household expenses. Axel disagrees because then he’ll give up his own rental and move all his stuff in. Their place isn’t big enough for all four of them - and his stuff! What would you do? Robin has a chance to win $3,600! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

After Anna caught a suspicous sign on the bathroom walls at Ravens surprise 50th birthday... leaves her wondering, what was there?  Team stop at 3 or keep em coming? Toy Story 5 has some mixed opinions! Producer Jon sings about it Its Friday! We know, you can't go a whole week without seeing something weird. So let's hear it! Anna has a bad tour guide, Producer Justin has melted cheese.  Anna was riding behind a car with a suspicious looking bike rack and then came to the realization that she did not trust it for a second. What do you not trust?  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 Eleanor joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what’s going on in the world!       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?      Turkey had a comeback in the 98th minute of the game. Good for them, however they beat the USA. Who’s going home... TURKEY! Plus... the witch doctor. They go out to eat often, but since Britney started GLPs, she can’t eat her entire dinner so she takes half home. She gives the waiter her own Tupperware (she doesn’t trust the cheap stuff they use that leaks everywhere) and has them package half before they even deliver the food. Her husband, Steven, says this is humiliating and rude to the staff. Bringing her own Tupperware and having them wrap it before it’s even delivered is poor behavior, she says no one cares, totally normal. What do you think? Cheech has a chance to win $3,500! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!  

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 Eleanor joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what’s going on in the world! 

Guys are weird. But you know what's weirder? Cops being weird. Reports of cops writing down license plates to follow girls afterwards are being flagged in Canada. WHAT?  Pick em news! 3 news stories, hear one story! Man falling into a toilet, man lets his parakeet mate until animal control steps in, elderly man caught street racing! Dogs and their cheat meals. Anna was covered in drool when her dog saw her eat her Trader Joes hashbrown. Ravens dog goes for an actual cheeseburger. What's your dog's cheat meal? How much do you really know about... Air conditioning! Producer Justin is smart and knows a lot more than us. WORLD CUP MANIA! By the way, you can no longer pronounce it ike you have your whole life. Anna and Raven put out a PSA for the correct way to pronounce the country now.  Annas older daughter, Hayden hid in the shower and jump scared her 6-year-old Dakota. Classic. What was the most messed up thing your brother or sister did to you growing up? Ruthless.  Anna has an abnormal looking body part. Her toe. It's huge. She goes into detail about it, then, Producer Sophia explains her abnormal body part that no longer exists.  Janet and Greg's ten-year-old son is going to a robotics camp that they thought he would love, and he hates it. He comes home every day upset, he has no friends there, it’s long and boring. He’s begging to just stay home by himself during the day, mom says just let him stay home. He’s old enough to be home alone, she’s certainly not going to try to scramble to find him a sitter all summer or another camp. Dad says no way, he has to finish camp, he committed. What would you do? Jenn has a chance to win $3,400! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!  

The rest of the world is annoyed about the USA tipping situation. Some places are now adding an automatic tip just to avoid the situation.  Raven typically has no clue who works in the office with him. When they are new, he's especially in the dark. Today, he tries to guess 2 new employees.  Anna and Raven discuss office and corporate buzz words. The ones that drive them crazy. Then, they hear your biggest office pet peeves, because there are many, to say the least.  We all know the freshman 15, but now... its the FIFA 15! Supporters from all over the world are coming to the USA to watch the games and they are straight up gaining weight from our food.  Trending! Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance. Anna on the other hand is not happy with all this up in the air regarding her wedding location. Too many rumors, no answers.  Turkey no longer wants to be called Turkey, and they are correcting mispronounciations. Didn't pay your child support? You're not seeing the big game (if you're from Argentina)  What food should NOT be eaten with a fork and a knife? Foreigners are being scolded for cutting foods they should use their hands for..  Raven was surprised with a 50th birthday party. He had no clue. He explains what got him to the party. How were you lured to your surprise party?  Chuck’s father wants to move in with them to help save money for retirement. His mother passed away about six years ago and he’s been struggling financially ever since. He has offered to help watch the kids too if he can live in the guest room. The problem is that he’s a womanizer. Ever since her mother-in-law died, he has a different woman every couple of months. His wife, Cheri, doesn’t want him to be bringing strange women over all the time, it’s not like it’s an in-law suite, it’s literally the spare bedroom next to their son’s room. She says no way, he’s not going to change and it’s gross to think about. He says you can’t tell him what to do, he’s an adult. What do you think? Jesse has a chance to win $3,300! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!  

Could your job be the reason for your marriage failing? Divorce rates are higher when one of the couples is employed doing one of these jobs...  Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO divorce update! Raven has his own suspicions though, he thinks she likes him better before he lost all of his weight. Anna and Raven discuss celebrity changing their traits... then falling off.  Trending today: Amazon Prime Day! Anna has one rule going into this not-so-special day anymore... Go into it with a plan! Even though its multiple times a near now, know what you need! Madonna did not date a man without a bathtub. Anna is wondering... what man takes a bath?! So, naturally, she asks men listening to call in so she can take a poll.   Raven started investing in SpaceX recently and noticed many people wish they got in on it earlier. In general,... what did you join/do too late and wish you started earlier.  Toy story 5 is out now and people have started to realize Tim Allen and Tom Hanks look like buzz and woody now. Their characters. Anna decided to see what animated characters she, Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophia look like.  The World Cup is a very exciting time in the USA right now! Elmo has learned his lesson too for not choosing the Knicks to win because now they are accusing him of not being team USA.  Isaiah wants to sue his parents. When his grandmother passed away several years ago, each of the grandchildren got a lump sum of money. It wasn’t a ton, $10,000 per grandchild. He got 10k, and his older sister got $10k. Because he was underage at the time, it was handled by his parents. Now that he has $50,000 in college loans, he asked his parents for the money so he could put it towards his bills and a security deposit for an appointment. They’ve informed him that they had to use the money towards his sister’s medical procedure years ago. He says her “medical procedure” was a nose job that wasn’t covered by insurance- and they won’t/can't pay him back. He thinks the only route is to sue them to show that he’s serious, his girlfriend, Kelly, thinks he’s being dramatic. Just let it go. Sara has a chance to win $3,200! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!