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Leading you through all the relationships in your life every day. Anna & Raven answer couples' problems, discuss office politics, trouble with kids, and living life all through their unique humor and, often crazy, viewpoints. Listen weekdays 5-10am at AnnaAndRaven.com (https://www.annaandraven.com/) .

The Anna & Raven Show


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    Monday, August 3, 2026: Leprosy; Free Cruise; One Trillion Hats!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 49:37


    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!

    Middle Schooler Liam Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 4:23


    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!

    Friday, July 31, 2026: Matcha Hater; Cheap Pets; Shoplifters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 49:28


    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!

    Thursday, July 30, 2026: Toilet Injury; Summer Jobs; Raven Got Emotional!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 50:07


    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?

    Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Apologies; Hot Ex's; Gas Station Food!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 48:55


    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?

    Tuesday, July 28, 2026: New Relationships; Unwashed Thrifted Clothes; Minivans!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 51:48


    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! 

    Monday, July 27, 2026: Vacation Activities, Skipping Is Back; Generation Wars!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 49:36


    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! 

    Friday, July 27, 2026: Beach Thief; Shark Week; Middle Schooler Cooper!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 51:14


    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! 

    Shark Week with Austin Gallagher!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 3:59


    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! 

    Middle Schooler CooperReports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 3:58


    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!

    Thursday, July 23, 2026: Gas Pump Accidents; Goodwill Wars; Strange Beach Stories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 50:51


    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! 

    Wednesday, July 22, 2026: Raven Loves Temu; Painful Side Gigs; Anna's Sober Flights!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 39:21


    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! 

    Surveillance Pricing with Christine Hines!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 3:47


    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. 

    Tuesday, July 21, 2026: Surveillance Pricing; Anna's In-Flight Argument; Sick Days!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 49:45


    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! 

    Monday, July 20, 2026: Anna's Stolen Seats; Vacation Disasters; Adiós World Cup!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 49:01


    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! 

    Friday, July 17, 2026: Minivans; Solo trips; Unforgettable Awards!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 45:29


    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?

    Thursday, July 16, 2026: New Sister; Biggest Fears; Embarrassing Purchases!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 50:58


    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?

    Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Single Pros; Crazy HOA Rules; Knock Knock!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 51:39


    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?

    Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Culturally 30+ Bars; Dumb HOA Rules; Marriage Surprises!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 50:58


    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?

    Monday, July 13, 2026: Scooping; Babysitter Confessions; Annoying Party-Goers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 47:14


    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?

    Friday, July 10, 2026: Good Neighbor Raven; British-isms; The Striking Viking!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 51:39


    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! 

    Middle Schooler Hans Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 3:50


    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!

    Travel Agent: Taylor Bassani on Honeymoons!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 4:03


    Travelmations Top Producer Travel Consultant, Taylor Bassani joins Anna and Raven to discuss the hottest honeymoon hotspots... speaking of Taylor and Travis!  Contact: TaylorBassani@Travelmation.net

    Thursday, July 9, 2026: Binge-Watching, Name Game; Honeymoons!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 53:46


    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! 

    Wednesday, July 8, 2026: Payback; Inside Edition Hate Comments; Pick Up Lines!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 53:00


    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! 

    Tuesday, July 7, 2026: Viral AI Artist; USA Loss; Smoker: Red Flag?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 55:05


    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! 

    Monday. July 6, 2026: Wedding Dress Day; Least Impressive Awards; Anna Went Viral...!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 50:18


    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! 

    Thursday, July 2, 2026: Bald Eagles; The Moon Landing Song; Fix Your Face!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 51:28


    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! 

    Middle Schooler Shayla Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 3:50


    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! 

    Wednesday, July 1, 2026: Citizenship Test; Anna's Grill Fire; Our Time Capsule!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 48:45


    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! 

    Tuesday, June 30, 2026: Fireworks Quiz; Jon vs AI; Our Time Capsule!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 49:04


    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! 

    Monday, June 29, 2026: Slip-And-Slide; Gracie The Giraffe; Five-Second Rule!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 52:57


    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!

    Friday, June 26, 2026: Dont trust it; Bathroom Walls; Toy Story 5!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 50:53


    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!  

    Middle Schooler Eleanor Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 4:00


    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! 

    Thursday, June 25, 2026: Dogs Cheat Meals; Abnormal Body Parts; Menace Siblings!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 55:44


    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!  

    Wednesday, June 24, 2026: New Employees; FIFA 15; Forkless Foods!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 51:40


    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!  

    Tuesday, June 23, 2026: Bathing Men; Too Late In Life; Jelly Roll Predictions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 51:36


    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!  

    Monday, June 22, 2026: Cruise Control; World Cup Predictions; Couples Court Follow Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 47:47


    Should cruise control be banned? Anna's new car has it and she doesn't know if she loves it or is terrified by it. Probably a mix of both. A mathematician who was correct with his last three predictions for winner of the World Cup speaks out on the country he believes will win this year! And of course, the Simpsons. Fathers takes a saying... and runs with it. Once they start forgetting about it, we start saying it! Kids pick up their fathers' phrases so let's hear them! What's something your dad used to say that you say now?  What is worse than seeing your bucket list and when it's suddenly too late. Now, we have to sign when they run out of breath on their farewell tour? Raven saw ACDC, and he wishes he could time travel 15 years back. Were you mad, sad, or glad this weekend? Anna, Raven Producer Justin and Producer Sophia share... three glads and a mad this weekend, seems like a pretty good turn out! Its a couples court follow up! Suspicious nighttime activity at the neighbor's house turned out to be something they would have never guessed.  We surprised by Raven with a 50th birthday party this weekend. Lots and lots of swears. But regardless, lots of eras of friends, and a 6 month later celebration.  Is Anna Zap out of line? Her friends have been coming to her with her ideas for starting podcasts or becoming online influencers. Anna says NO. Keep your job itll never work. She's just honest... right?  Stephanie has “proof" that her boss has been stealing from the company. They work for a midsize company that sells jewelry. She thinks her boss has been taking inventory and somehow fudging the numbers. She wants to go to the Vice President of the company to tell him. Her husband, Jake, says, snitches get stitches, and to mind her business. Plus, her boss lets her leave early whenever she needs to and always advocates for her when it comes to raises. Why would she jeopardize that? She says it's just not right. She has to speak up. What would you do? Chris 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!  

    Middle Schooler Averie Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 4:20


    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 Averie joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what's going on in the world! 

    Friday, June 19, 2026: Scotland Loves Beer; The American Dream; Chef Plum!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 55:05


    It's the year of the condiment! And in sad news for the rest of the world, some countries do not carry Ranch. Airports are putting out a low-key PSA... don't put your smuggled ranch in your carry-on!  Father's Day weekend: The worst time of the year for the Scot's to drink the country dry of our beer. Happy Friday, World Cup, and Happy Father's Day! ❤️ Father's Day is coming up this Sunday and Raven decided to ask children about their fathers and see if they knew what they did for a living. And the answer is... kind of?  Chef Plum is back on the Anna and Raven Show with some Father's Day grilling tips! Are you getting out there for dad and need a little help, or are you going to watch dad cook your dinner... on his day? Either way, Chef Plum can help! Scotland has united us as a country. The reason why... they love our stuff! Not even just Scotland, but every country. Our Drive thrus, stores, and even little things like a chase bank has made us extra grateful!  Juneteenth is here! Opal Lee turns 100 this fall and explains the significance behind the Holiday.   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 Averie 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?        Liz spent $300 on a pet psychic reading because she felt that their dog was going through some trauma and wanted to connect to see. Her husband, Archie says it's a complete waste of money. She did get the answers she needs and the psychic says that their dog feels neglected by Archie since he started playing in a local softball league and now, she wants him to quit. He says that is the most ridiculous thing he's ever heard and he's not quitting the softball league because the pet psychic said their dog, Rocky, is sad and misses him. Thoughts? Scott has a chance to win $3,000! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!  

    Thursday, June 18, 2026: Bad Reviews; Cheese Witch; Emotional Movies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 51:58


    An Australian went to an outback in LA. News flash, a blooming onion only exists in the United States. They are not pleased with the stereotypes. AM I CLOSE? Producer Justin knows a lot about... a lot! Today he see's how much Anna and Raven really know about the upcoming holiday, Father's day! See how educated you are about Dad's day! It's pick em news! Hear 3 headlines, Raven picks one to hear the  whole story! Todays are disguised cops to bust drug deal, bodies discovered in home auction, and 34 white claws in car during traffic stop.  When was the last time you left a 1-star review? We're there repercussions. A couple got arrested for attacking a reviewer. Owners of an ice cream shop. Yikes. Ravens a big reviewer, Annas not. Are you? Jen Billock, The Cheese Witch, tells fortunes and futures through the delicious dairy. Anna and Raven hear all about what led to this, then Anna receives her (lactose free) cheese reading! Toy Story 5 is out TODAY! Kids are happy, young adults are nostalgic, moms are sad and traumatized. What is the saddest animated movie you've ever seen? Anna and Raven discuss the real tear jerkers. Jeff is very close with his co-worker; they've become best friends over the last two years. His co-worker is getting married and has asked both he, and his wife Fatima, to be part of their wedding party. His wife doesn't understand why she would be in the wedding. She has met his fiancée maybe six times over the last two years, and sure, they're friendly, but not close. Fatima feels like this is just weird and wants to say no. He says maybe they don't have any friends or family, and you can't say no when someone asks you to be part of their wedding. What do you think? Scott has a chance to win $2,900! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!  

    Jen the Cheese Witch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 10:36


    Jen Billock, The Cheese Witch, tells fortunes and futures through the delicious dairy. Anna and Raven hear all about what led to this, then Anna receives her (lactose free) cheese reading! 

    Wednesday, June 17, 2026: Ravens Toes; Jersey Mikes; Group Project Members!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 49:39


    Anna is about to report Raven to HR. This would be because he is wearing flip flops. He keeps his man toes out in close proximity to Anna.  Can you be bought with your pennies? They're slowing down... but, you can turn them in and get back double your money! Quite a steal!   Oh how times have changed! What did your parents do back in the day that would get them absolutely cancelled these days?  Chic fila is no longer the #1 fast food restaurant... who takes the cake? JERSEY MIKES! Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia, Producer Justin give their single favorite fast food product  Those pesky card subscriptions. Are you going to renew it... or cancel? That gym membership you haven't used in 8 months or your Costco one you haven't visited since the first time you went. Well, Raven has two of them. Double trouble. Group projects. The bane of the existence of a highschooler with summer around the corner. There are ALWAYS 4 people in the group. Anna describes each... which one are you?  Scotland is here for a good time! The world cup welcome them back after MANY years and as they are proud, they are drinking our bars dry. No beer they like here, yet its ALL gone, even on the planes!  Thea and George's five-year-old was invited to a classmate's house birthday party. On the evite, it says, “No siblings, drop off only” and George is uncomfortable with that. Thea says he's overreacting. What do you think? Ashley has a chance to win $2,800! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!  

    Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Manbuns; Jelly Roll's EX; Lonely Off Beat Green!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 49:19


    Screen time is cancerous, as Raven would say. Anna, Raven, Sophia, and Justin all expose their screen times. We want to know... what's yours? Are you average, a doom scroller or better than all of us?  The kids are mad today. The UK government is banning social media for children under 16! Should this be a rule all over the world, or will it be the downfall of technology and socials?  Break ups galore. Ariana Grande and her SpongeBob boyfriend, Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO. It's the season of heartbreak. Taylor Swifts wedding also didn't happen this weekend, we were all wrong.  This soccer's captain is not going viral for his skills; it's his man bun. The world cup players hairstyle is controversial! Sophia and Anna play red flag or yellow flag, like a fashion show! Greens almost impossible.  How do you know a couple started dating yesterday? When they ask you... how many states have you visited? Yup. Anna and her husband, paul were asked this and they gave each other “the look”.  What'd you get from your dad? Best traits? Worst Traits? Father's Day is around the corner and you had to get something from him? Raven blames his procrastination on his...  Sherwin Williams lonleist color. Never purchased. Even the name... Off-beat green. It looks like a booger. But, if you buy it, you may just win a prize! Get off beat green off the shelves! Lena recently finished her master's degree in communications and is looking for a full-time position, but she was offered an unpaid position at an online news company and she wants to take it so that she can gain some experience and build her resume. Her boyfriend has been supporting them and by paying for rent for the last two years and he thinks it's a terrible idea. She's done now with her degree, she needs a real job, with real money, that pays real bills, with real benefits. She says she'll never get her foot in the door at these big companies if she doesn't get the experience. Maureen has a chance to win $2,700! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!  

    Cath the Professional Matchmaker!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 4:11


    Matchmaker Cath from GenuineConnections.co.uk gives all her insider thoughts on love to Anna and Raven! 

    Monday, June 15, 2026: Raven's Rich; Superstitions; Volunteering Horrors!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 51:19


    Are you exhaustuwhelmulated? Exhausted, overwhelmed, and overstimulated. Basically. It's end of the school year for students and more importantly, parents. Why is every single day an event?  Raven is filthy rich apparently. 4400 people are now millionaires since last week. Raven is not one of them. Thanks a lot, SpaceX! Volunteering is an experience no mom is prepared for. After Anna had an interesting volunteer day, she wants to hear yours. Anna and Raven discuss the craziest volunteering stories Are you a superstitious person? The Stanley Cup is full of them, sports players in general! From hair growth to clothing, if it works, it works!  We're you mad, sad, or glad this weekend? Anna, Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophia all pick which one and explain why! This Monday, it's a mashup! Trending today: Wembys sportsmanship is raising concern. The spurs are NOT happy, and the knicks, and the rest of New York are happy. Anna feels maternal.  It's Happy Hour Happenings! Producer Sophia goes out to the bars and sees what everyone is up to and maybe gets a good story out of them. Today... a bar fight and a lost $100 bill! What does dad REALLY want for Father's Day? Is it actually peace and quiet, or is that the easier answer? Let's see what they have to say.  Out of nowhere, Trisha's old college boyfriend reached out and asked if she would meet him for coffee. He said that he had something he needed to talk to her about in person. She's 39, has been married for eight years, has two young children, and her husband, Dylan, thinks it's weird and doesn't want her to go. He lives in a different town, hours away, and she has no idea why he would want to see her, but he was very polite in his message. She thinks no harm, but he thinks it's literally opening the door to some kind of drama and to just ghost him. Would you go? Christina has a chance to win $2,600! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!  

    Friday, June 12, 2026: Fired; AI Takeover; Valedictorian Marley!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 49:50


    AI is very close to being able improve themselves, without human input. Robots are officially about to take over, unless we all agree to slow down, which is HIGHLY unlikely.  Happy Friday with former Producer Jon! Ai (again), The Knicks and the Spurs tomorrow night, and the world cup kick off! Happy Friday!  Anna discovered what she thinks is a cult bumper sticker and now she can't stop seeing it. Maybe she should look into it? What's the weirdest thing that happened to you this week?  Charles Barkley dared ESPN to fire him after his comments at Cardi B. That's a good contract if I've ever seen one? What did you do to personally get fired? Was it easier than just quitting?  This week, Raven goes head-to-head against the top of the class! It's Can't Beat Raven: Valedictorian version! Congrats, Marley!    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 Pha 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?       Bill wants to spend $85,000, take out a home equity loan, to build a bunker in their basement. His wife, Eloise, thinks that he's been watching too many Doomsday documentaries and has the weirdest end of the world algorithm on his social accounts. He suggested coming on the show so she can see how many people believe in this and have their own at their homes. What do you think? Dawn has a chance to win $2,500! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

    Middle Schooler Pha Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 4:04


    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 Pha joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what's going on in the world! 

    Valedictorian Marley vs Raven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 3:59


    This week, Raven goes head-to-head against the top of the class! It's Cant Beat Raven: Valedictorian version! Congrats Marley!

    Valedictorian Roy vs Raven!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 3:59


    This week, Raven goes head-to-head against the top of the class! It's Cant Beat Raven: Valedictorian version! Congrats Max!

    Thursday, June 11, 2026: NO FUN; Vuvuzelas; Anna's Major Wardrobe Mistake!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 49:39


    What do you dip in milk? After our Teddy Graham debate- Anna, Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophia discuss what they dip in milk... and no.. not a cookie. Pick em news: Hear one story: Women cleaning garage, opens freezer, find 30 sticks of dynamite. Dan Sullivan accuses Dan Sullivan of rigging senate race. $5k of bourbon stolen from warehouse! Raven picks! Anna is convinced she discovered a cult on the road. She saw a “NO FUN” bumper sticker. But it got weirder; she saw another one shortly after. Now she wants in. What's your bumper sticker? Am I Close with Producer Justin! Anna and Raven have 30 seconds to explain all their knowledge, on a topic chosen by the smartest in the room, Producer Justin! Today... A Vuvuzela. This week, Raven goes head-to-head against the top of the class! It's Cant Beat Raven: Valedictorian version! Congrats Roy! The biggest world cup kicks off today! Anna brought the World Cups biggest fan. Ever. Her dad! The most accurate description and predictions you'll find! The celebrity row was a packed lineup last night at the Knicks game. Taylor Swift and her friends had all “Knicks” themed shirts. Anna did the same thing for Taylors concert! Maybe that's where she got the idea. Anna made a wardrobe mistake. A big one. She bought a flower dress to fit in with the other moms who wear floral dresses. Annas dress did not have flowers on it, but something that looks a lot more vulgar. Sara and Tyler's neighbors have been having loud parties for the last three weekends. And it's weird, loud polka-like music, but all the windows are drawn shut, and it's always the same five cars in the driveway. She says everything about it is strange, especially because she's been trying to figure out what is going on there. She thinks it's something illegal, so she wants him to go over and confront the husband and ask otherwise she's going to complain to the police about the noise. He says can't they just deal with it and not do anything? She says music blaring until 1am is unacceptable especially because it seems sketchy. What would you do? Kaitlin has a chance to win $2,400! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven! 

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