The Raven Effect

This week, we learn that apparently we now live in a world where “don’t smash yourself in the face with a hammer” qualifies as legitimate life advice;  Raven, Rich and Rob dive into the bizarre world of "Looksmaxxing," where perfectly normal ideas like exercising, sleeping well and basic grooming somehow lead to people intentionally hitting themselves in the face in an attempt to become...

This week, Raven, Rich "the meanie from the eenie meanies" and the fill-in guy attempt to engage in a completely reasonable (by our standards) discussion that immediately goes off the rails, sorta; We address the Sydney Sweeney betting ad controversy head-on, or perhaps hard-on; This week's news that you didn't know about includes some real dirty stories, like a competitor suffering a di...

This week Rich has decided to do the show live from a minor league baseball game, and what ensues is the purest form of slapdashery ever imagined; We get a Feeney health update, which reminds us to remind you about his  GoFundMe ; Do drunk guys at the baseball game know who Raven is? RIP Andy Williams, aka The Butcher from AEW; Raven was today years old when he learned that Evan Longoria catching...

This week, Feeney is still in the hospital, but is doing better, but he could still use your help, don't forget about the  GoFundMe  set up by his family; There's the old saying that you should never meet your heroes, and Rich has a story that bucks that trend; We debate the merits and sounds of emo music; Justin Timberlake weighs in on which is the best girl scout cookie; Myspace was the best soc...

Feeney is still in the hospital, and could still use your help, don't forget about the  GoFundMe  set up by his family; It's been one of those weeks, but we're not sure what  THOSE  kind of weeks are really; Continuing the show's new 'educational' angle, we learn about how the lore of Robin Hood changed over the years; More Bahama Breeze restaurant closures lead to a big debate of the geographic q...

Feeney is still in the hospital, and could still use your help, don't forget about the  GoFundMe  set up by his family; This week we're learning about AI and what some people are using it to make; How the slang terms for masturbation have changed throughout the generations; Raven wants to get a new computer, Rob and Rich are both willing to help with that; The story of Fappy the Dolphin; Fanmail,...

Feeney is indisposed for the second week in a row, hiding in the hospital, which is scary AF; His family has set up a  GoFundMe  that you can contribute to (link is below); Why do Luchadors work the left side and not the right side? Rich and Producer Rob talk about their pussies while we still try to answer the question swirling around Jessica Rabbit; This week's news items include Brad Pitt drink...

This week Feeney is indisposed, but the show keeps the slapdash coming; What sort of codenames do you have in your phone book for suspicious people; Rich admits to not being a fan of the THC ban in Texas; The fetish culture of anime and Joshi wrestling fans; Summer survival is not possible without air conditioning, which apparently is optional in some countries; The hotel chain that nobody believe...

Before we get started this week, Rich is not here which may please you or disappoint you; This week's news items include a story of one lucky bastard's thrift store find; We take a look at the sad fate of Gilligan's Island and figure out where things started going wrong; Gen Z is smoking again; Raven has to teach Feeney something about computers, which totally illustrates how messed up and backwar...

Right off the bat, we apologize for the anemic horn and whistle section, it appears the Raven Effect band leader did too much blowing during the week and didn't leave enough juice for the show; Feeney was today years old when he learned the cast of  Cheers  MIGHT have been alcoholics, allegedly; If you're a subscriber to Patreon, you would get to see the world's largest operating steam locomotive,...

This week Rich is either trying to be a 70s porn star or a cat, no one is sure why; We go through the Cunningham family tree looking for one we like, and give Sophie Cunningham love; You can find almost anything on Reddit, and Feeney gets an idea from one of the groups; We learn the origin of the word Piledriver; 2026 is a big year for movies, even Rich has one he wants to see; Feeney wants to pod...

This week we say RIP to Daveigh Chase from  The Ring  and   Lilo & Stitch ; Congrats to Konnan being named as an inductee to the TNA Hall of Fame, and Feeney gives everyone an update on his health; Why were they called floppy discs? We learn the lengths a concert goer will go to not miss a song; Jimmy Eat World finally apologizes to fans, but not for what you might think; Feeney admits to havi...

This week Raven breaks from the norm and talks some wrestling, where it's been a bad week for TNA, Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray; We get subjected to dad jokes, and everyone knows how quality those can be; The top music videos of all time and the best martial arts movies of  ALL  time, or so they say; RIP The Duke of Dorchester, and of course, all the usual perversions. Purchase the Blu-Ray Raven's...

This week we immediately go off the rails talking about the game of Life; WTF is a "fence builder"? We have a couple of lists this week, including the Top 10 board games, and the best-selling board games; Feeney confuses a spinner like Riley Reid for a spinster; Rich updates everyone as to where he was last week; Strange things that happen to people when sleepwalking; This week's news it...

This week Rich is MIA, which Raven has a couple of theories as to why; Don Callis and Tommy Dreamer have a feud cooking online, who wins?  Raven and Feeney make their UFC bets, and offer other gambling tips; The history of illegal gambling in Brazil gives Feeney an idea; This week's news items; We're taking a sex quiz, and of course, all the usual perversions. Purchase the Blu-Ray Raven's document...

This week we ponder what the point of having a private Instagram page while getting to experience the best of Donnie Iris; Rich reveals he's a train geek and gives us a lesson on Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014; WTF does "Slam pig" mean?  We take one of those online quizzes, and find out which one of Batman's most ridiculous villains we are; Does anyone know or remember the 1995 TV show...

This week we're talking about some bands whose music all sounds the same, and different at the same time; Rich explains "turtleing" is and rage quits in the middle of the show; Important health tip for everyone, avoid the foot juice; What would a Venn diagram show is the crossover between anime cosplay fans and wrestling fans? Feeney screws up the entire news segment with comments from 1...

This week we immediately get some light racism from Rich, but not  that  kind of racism; How much money was lost on the Rousey/Carano fight?  If Raven and the Eenie Meanies were to form a band, what would their name be?  When Googling goes wrong; Would anyone date a chick that isn't into oral? The guys play a round of Fuck, Marry, Kill; Fanmail, and of course, all the usual perversions. Purchase t...

This week the new assistant Grok gives his take on the show, and it's proof that AI has a long way to go before replacing humans; Feeney shares an urban legend about the Dallas Sportatorium; What are Macklemore and Bush up to these days?  Great music festivals you most likely never went to; This week's news you didn't know about, including a feel good story involving beagles; WTF is Enshittificati...

This week Raven introduces the audience to a new Eenie-Meanie; Feeney is looking for friends on the Playstation Network so he can play the new WWE game, so go play with him; We react to the movie wonder that is  The Thing With Two Heads  and  Tiptoes ; Rich tries to tell an airport to STFU, and it fails miserably; Who still has an AOL email address, and of course, all the usual perversions. Purcha...

This week we're learning new words and their meaning; We teach Rich the difference between R. Kelly, Jay-Z and Diddy and talk about Diddy changed his name so many times; Why Ben Affleck looks miserable all the time; Who's hotter between JLo and Jennifer Garner? What could be a better acronym for Jimmy Eat World?  Raven shares a jobber story and we investigate the origin of the Heart Punch and Ox B...

This week we're talking unsuccessful spinoffs of Three's Company and Raven's television knowledge makes Feeney's head explode; Rich gives us a brief review of the Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary and Raven wonders what happened to Brooke Hogan? Feeney believes he's experiencing a Mandela Effect moment and little known bands most of us have never heard of; Seeing the ex-wife/husband - good idea or no...

This week Feeney's getting ribbed for trying to pass himself off as tall, using Instagram as his 'proof'; What it's like to get hit by a stripper clog and we have the great stripper shoe debate; RIP Sid Krofft, the co-creator of the show H.R. Pufnstuf; Shannon Elizabeth is starting an OnlyFans; Did older generations complain about getting old? Raven catches up on Fanmail from 2023; This week's new...

This week Raven shares what he's been watching on YouTube lately and we learn about a crazy ad campaign; What would it take to get Raven to write a book? Feeney tries to re-enact cutting a promo and fails epically for the most unexpected reason; Rich shares some airport horror stories; The most problematic neighborhood in America revealed; We also learn some previously unknown facts about Dr. Katz...

Who remembers playing Slug Bug? Raven and the eenie meanies review that game and other variations of it, some even include a shot in the nuts; Billy Gunn prank calls fans, at least according to Rich; Vince McMahon and Krusty the Clown now sound alike? Geographically challenged hockey team moves to Canada for unknown reasons; Girl Scout cookies found to have heavy metals; Robots in the home, yay or...