The Anna and Raven Show

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

How long do you go without your phone when you wake up? They say 30 minutes is recommended. However, this isn't very do able. Morning routines are hard. So many rules.   AI really is taking over. First, Zendaya with her wedding, and then Anna & Raven. Partners of Anna and Raven are using their photos AI-ified instead of their actual photos. Then, an AI video came out. This one may be the worst...

A post-Oscars photo has gone viral for exposing the trash left behind in the audience: half-eaten snacks and empty water bottles. People love to litter—at sporting events, on planes, and yes—even at the Oscars!  What’s trending today? Kristin Cabot, the HR Executive caught cheating with her boss at a Coldplay concert in July, has broken her silence. She spoke with Oprah about the kiss cam moment t...

Bad drivers, lets talk about them. Gen-z seems to be the worst drivers in America. But is this true? But what can make you a better driver? It's pretty simple. And it's free. Let’s start... now!   Anna and Raven listen to your kids tell us all about leprechauns and everything about them! We learned a lot today. Happy Saint Patrick's day!  Anna made a hilarious mistake this weekend. She chose a veg...

TSA lines are getting worse. Raven needs this to shut down STAT since he is flying in a week. His wife has precheck, he doesn't. He doesn't like flying with her anyways, she gets nervous.   Oscars were last night, with a strange turn of events. There was a tie with one of the awards. A very different scenario that has only happened seven times in Oscar's history. Anna and Raven discuss things that...

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

What happens to your social media after you die? AI supposedly will take over our Facebooks after we die. Posting and commenting as usual, just like you are doing it. What is happening?  WEEK IN NEWS! From spring break TSA lines, back to the Italian espresso scandal (?), to Timothy Chalamet's bad timing opinions, it’s former Producer Jon and his Guitar to run this week's headlines back for you!  ...

Inheriting clothes/belongings after they pass away. Anna thinks jewelry passes, clothes don’t. Raven disagrees and still wears late friends' clothes. Where do you draw the “this may be weird” line?  Pick em’ news! 3 headlines- Raven picks one to hear the story. Today is: Over puppy yoga? Try it with snakes! 2. Woman sues Donny Osmond, claims she was injured by plastic balls at his concert 3. Food...

The outcome of your marriage may come down to one brief moment of your life. The cutting of the cake at your wedding. Photographers say if the cake is shoved, things may not work out. Who can attest for this theory? Anna and Raven... attempt to.  Needoh. What? Kids and adults who need to relax and take a mind break are using this new “fidget spinner” like device. They are getting so wide spread no...

Ravens wife, Alicia, received a “Boy Wrapped Gift” on her birthday this weekend. Which brings Anna and Raven to the topic... What do you silently judge someone about? Having no wrapping skills and bragging about not voting? Speaker phone in the store.  An Italian exchange student was brought to Olive Garden from his host family.  Anna quizzes her restaurant owner Italian father on the “Italian foo...

Is it the downfall of ChatGPT? People believe they are being spied on. Have no fear, your entire phone is spying on you! Are we scared of AI or using it to the fullest potential?  The white lotus effect? Are y o u envious of the beautiful locations? Maybe it is just the adrenaline rush of the murder mystery. Good news, keep an eye out- they are coming around!  Anna’s Oura ring slightly disappointe...

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

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

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

Alyssa Liu would give absolutely no advice to her younger self. Just let herself ride it out just like she did. Producer Sophia, Producer Justin, Anna & Raven all give their advice.  Its Pick em’ news! 3 headlines, Raven can only hear one story. Today’s headlines are... Mayhem and destruction at a fast-food drive-thru, missing man found over a week later trapped in shoulder deep mud, callers t...

Dr. Joshua Eyler, Senior Director of The Center for Excellence In Teaching and Learning at the University of Mississippi join Anna and Raven to educate on how harmful grades really are on students and the growing mind. Check out his book here! https://www.amazon.com/Failing-Our-Future-Grades-Students/dp/1421449935   There is nothing like an awful tattoo. Something that is stuck with you forever be...

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

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

From the "Haunted AF" podcast, Julie Fisk discusses the most Haunted Houses in America with Anna and Raven.  https://linktr.ee/HauntedAF

Jim Carrey had a questionable look receiving his lifetime award, leaving viewers to believe he was cloned. Or he is just aging and his face is changing. Is it an alien under a mask or is it his mid 60’s?   Everyone has a creepy house on their street. An abandoned Plainfield, IL house was flashing SOS signals, with no one living on the premise. Unfortunately, no answers yet. What’s your creepy hous...

 Whether you’re a new listener or have been here since the start, Anna and Raven introduce themselves and are extremely thrilled to have you on board this wild journey. It's a great time, you won't regret it!  Anna had a red flag feeling about a company's 85% success rate- especially considering she’d be paying a chunk of money to this company. What percent is too low?   Alyssa Lius' piercings tha...

Who said “I love you” first in your relationship? A new study came out that the answer is very heavily skewed by gender, so Anna and Raven called their respective spouses to reminisce!  What do guys do that they think is impressive, but really isn’t?  Anna’s friend is getting back into the dating scene, and Anna couldn’t believe some of the messages that men have sent her!  How much can you tell a...

What’s the dumbest reason that your spouse ever got mad at you?  Anna’s husband gave her attitude all day over something that didn’t even happen in real life! It feels good to complain every once in a while right?  Well according to one study, not only does it feel good but it’s also good for you - but can you get it all out in 15 seconds? What poster did you have up in your room as a kid? After s...

Anna and Raven can’t stand it when people leave their floss picks lying around outside, but they’ve finally found someone who hates it as much as they do!   What do you always complain about?  Anna’s daughter called her out about something she complains about constantly and Anna thought it was really unfair!  What should you wear to a job interview?  Traditionally a suit has been the go-to garb, b...

Concert etiquette? Outfit attire? After a fan wore a different country singers' shirt to Blake Shelton's- Anna and Raven discussed their thoughts on this controversial topic.   Anna's daughter, Dakota, suggested they watch a movie from the 80’s... Indiana Jones. The main reason being, she saw the ride and disneyland and the music makes her happy! Anna and Raven play a fun musical game.   Has a pie...