The Anna & Raven Show Podcast
Leading you through all the relationships in your life every day. Anna and Raven answer couples' problems, discuss office politics, trouble with kids, and living life all through their unique humor and, often crazy, viewpoints. Listen weekdays 5-10am at AnnaAndRaven.com.
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Episodes
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Friday, November 14, 2025: Bored Teens; So Bad It's Good; Heavy Metal Anna!
Friday, November 14, 2025
A recent poll found out what most people consider to be the ideal age to live to. Anna and Chef Plum weigh the pros and cons of a good long life, and come up with their own thoughts! Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Chef Plum catch you up on the trending news of the day! Today: a new policy for a retail giant, and a red carpet situation! It’s challenging enough to be a teen, but especially when you’re bored. After hearing two stories about damage inflicted by kids, Anna & Chef Plum remember their teen years. Anna could not stop watching Kim Kardashian...
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Mckenzie Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!
Friday, November 14, 2025
Every week Anna and Raven invite a student to report the headlines in Middle Schooler News! This week Mckenzie joins the show, and Anna and Chef Plum find out what’s going on in the world!!
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Thursday, November 13, 2025: Thanksgiving Injuries; Kid Questions; TV Appearances!
Thursday, November 13, 2025
In the spirit of more and more grocery chains requiring shopping cart deposits, Anna and guest host Chef Plum consider other potential new rules for stores! Special guest host Chef Plum, filling in during Raven’s absence, just returned from a work trip to Morocco! Anna finds out all about his adventures to a Moroccan spice market! Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Chef Plum catch you up on the trending news of the day! Today: the shutdown is over! Each year there are an estimated 350,000 injuries of varying degrees during Thanksgiving! Anna finds out i...
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025: Raven's Time Off; Falling Asleep; Hitchhikers!
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Raven announced that he will be out for the next week and a half, and gives Anna the breakdown of his next ten days. Is there a trigger word or phrase that immediately makes you furious? Anna can’t stand it when her husband says “we’ll see”, and there are two words that Anna and Raven agree you should never send in a text message! After Anna heard that Raven needed to get all of his “errands” done before taking his time off, she asked him to detail exactly what those were! Pick’em News! Raven gets to choose one of three stories Anna has found to hear all about! His options are a porto...
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025: Can't Complain; Worst Kid Parties; Oldest Phones!
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Phone scams are getting more sophisticated every day! Anna & Raven found a simple way to try to avoid falling for schemes. Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including why today is the biggest shopping day worldwide, and also when the best time is to manifest your energy! What have you wanted to complain about, but knew that you shouldn’t? Raven received some much needed help at his house, Anna had some minor travel inconveniences, and the Office Squad weighed in as well! Anna is hosting a kids’ birthday p...
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Monday, November 10, 2025: Locker Rooms; Bad Neighbors; Coffee Prices!
Monday, November 10, 2025
Can ChatGPT become your new therapist? A growing trend shows more and more people trying it out, and Anna decided to find out for herself! A recent poll equated an individual’s attractiveness to the color of their car. Anna & Raven discuss the appeal of white, black and silver cars (and their drivers)! Anna was asked by a stranger to help take a locker room “before” picture! What other unusual things go on in the private space of gym locker rooms? Anna and Raven think that self-checkout shouldn’t be a thing! Find out why they can’t stand it! Anna, Raven and Producer Justin tried to g...
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Friday, November 7, 2025: Annoying Songs; Fired Friday; Thinking You’re Getting Proposed!
Friday, November 7, 2025
Everybody has that one annoying song! So, if you can delete one song from existence, which song would that be?! Anna and Raven share what songs are considered "annoying"! Lainey Wilson split her pants on stage! But wardrobe malfunctions happen! Anna showed her bra on TV! Listen to some wardrobe malfunctions mishaps! You WON’T believe it! Fired Friday! Is this a situation where an employee would get fired?! Anna and Raven talk to employees who deal with things where they work! And they have to guess if they got fired or not! There are sooo many underrated pains such as a hangnail or a sca...
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Middle Schooler Aubrey Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!
Friday, November 7, 2025
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 Aubrey joins the show, and Anna and Raven find out what’s going on in the world!
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Thursday, November 6, 2025: Contractor Offers; Pantless in Court; Unique Strangers!
Thursday, November 6, 2025
When is a good time to use your car horn?! Anna and Raven got sooo many calls, they had to bring it back! Callers share when they honk their horn! It’s Pick Em’ News! Raven picks one headline to learn about, from Anna, including a factory worker who refuses to return money, a judge STUNNED at a pantless person on a court zoom, and the state of Maine apologizes to people who received "They are dead" hospital letters! What do you offer to contractors?! Raven is getting ready to have work done at his home! Anna dad's knows contractors who are working on her patio! And he would grill BBQ for...
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025: Cloning Your Dog; PTO Debates; First World Complaints!
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Continuing yesterday's topic of matching tattoos, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo got "For Good" tattoos to their new sequel, "Wicked: For Good"! Anna and Raven talk to more callers about their matching tattoos! It’s normal to complain about things in life! Raven was upset about his Cotton Candy Grapes and how there could be a spider in them! The Office Squad and callers share what their first world complaint is! Someone from Gen Z took 10 days off work, and the boss approved it! Anna and Raven talk about how to schedule your time, the difference in millennials, and scenarios! Are you up...
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When to Honk Your Horn!
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Honking your car horn can be stressful! But you gotta do it for the right reasons! Anna and Raven guess the car horn and talk to listeners about when’s the last time you used the horn and when is it acceptable to do so! Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025: People’s Sexiest Man Alive; Election Day; Wicked: For Good!
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The Penny will NO LONGER be made! Raven says to follow him around for one! Anna does some math to why pennies may be useless! Saying the words “I Love You” to your partner is a HUGE step in the relationship!! When should it be the first time you say those three special words?! Who should say it?! Jimmy Fallon announced People Magazine’s 2025 “Sexiest Man Alive” on “The Tonight Show”! Anna and Raven discuss his qualities and the cover with all his photos! They also ask, “What qualities make a man sexy?” Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you cau...
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Matching Tattoos for "Wicked: For Good"!
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
With the new sequel “Wicked: For Good”, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande got matching tattoos that read “For Good”. Anna has a tattoo with her best friend, Danielle! Anna and Raven ask, “Who do you have a matching tattoo with, and what is it of?” Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Sounds that Make Dogs Go Nuts!
Monday, November 3, 2025
Anna made someone’s dog barked when they heard her on-air! A scream club also made the dogs howl! Anna and Raven share what their dogs bark at! And callers also share sounds that make their pup go nuts! Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Monday, November 3, 2025: Recapping Halloween; Word of the Year; What Sound Makes Your Dog Go Nuts?!
Monday, November 3, 2025
Was this a prank?! Anna found an empty shot of Fireball outside her house! She thinks it was either construction workers or it fell out of the truck! Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including the Los Angeles Dodgers are Back-to-Back 2025 World Series Champions against the Toronto Blue Jays! And Billie Eilish told billionaires and millionaires to donate their money to those who struggle. What happened this past Halloween? This one guy passed out things that teenagers would specifically like! Raven thought he b...
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Psychic Medium Patty Griffin Provides her Insight this Halloween!
Friday, October 31, 2025
Psychic Medium Patty Griffin, our annual Halloween guest, is back in the studio to talk to you to connect! You can find her at https://www.pattygriffinmedium.com/
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Friday, October 31, 2025: Halloween Show; Can Children See Ghosts; Psychic Medium Patty Griffin Stops By!
Friday, October 31, 2025
Who you gon' call? Ghostbusters! Anna and Raven dressed up as the Ghostbusters for Halloween! Anna didn't know their names and her boss didn't like it! Happy Halloween!! Anna and Raven share your headlines for the spooky day including the holiday having a hater?! Someone lit a Bob Ross display on fire?? Can children see ghosts?! According to study, they have a greater since than adults! Anna asked her daughter, Dakota, if she ever saw one! And Raven believes his grandson, Jayden, might see his dad! It's the LAST Candy Autopsy Game OF THE WEEK! Anna and Raven pick a contestant to "Name th...
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Middle Schooler Abbey Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!
Friday, October 31, 2025
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 Abbey joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what’s going on in the world!
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Thursday, October 30, 2025: Mythical Creatures; Bird Theory; World Series Anna!
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Anna & Raven asked about harrowing near-death experiences, and the response was overwhelming! Thankfully they all had happy endings! Student Teacher News! The history of Halloween traditions is examined by Anna, Raven and Producer Justin! Author David Weatherly, Renaissance Man of the Strange and Supernatural, discusses mythical creatures and monsters right here at home! Anna & Raven hear about winged beasts and slender men! The TikTok “bird theory” is trending as a barometer of one’s relationship status. Anna & Raven tried it out with their spouses to see where they stand… Anna & R...
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Mythical Creatures with Author David Weatherly!
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Author David Weatherly, Renaissance Man of the Strange and Supernatural, discusses mythical creatures and monsters right here at home! Anna & Raven hear about winged beasts and slender men!
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025: Hiding from Aliens; Ouija Boards; Near Death Experiences!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Travel season is approaching fast! Anna & Raven review one of the most important aspects of all – the top travel snacks! Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending, including why one expert thinks today is the day for aliens to make contact, and also a research monkey jailbreak! If the aliens do land today, or any day, where are the Top 5 places to hide? Anna & Raven learn some new strategies! It's Candy Autopsy! Anna and her witch voice describe the ingredients of a popular candy, and a lucky contestant has a chance t...
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Hallow-Ouija!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
John Kozik of the Salem Witchboard Museum gives Anna & Raven an overview of the history of the Ouija Board! Photo: Getty Images
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025: Vampires are Real; NBA Cheating Scandal Latest; Candy Autopsy Game!
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Raven was in a strange situation! When he went to pick up food, someone already picked up his dinner! What happened with his food and what did he do?! Halloween headlines to start your listening experience! Police found a suspicious bag in a kid’s trick-or-treating bag! PARENTS!! CHECK YOUR CHILD’S BAG! And why are people OUTRAGED over decorations! Vampires are roaming around! Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Texas State University and Vampire Expert Joe Laycock talks about what Vampires do and his new book, "The Penguin Book of Cults"! You can find him at https://www.amazon.co...
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Vampires are Real!!
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Vampires are roaming around! Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Texas State University and Vampire Expert Joe Laycock talks about what Vampires do and his new book! You can find him at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joseph-Laycock/author/B002I728MQ? Photo Credit: Joe Laycock
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Monday, October 27, 2025: Joe Burrow’s Magic Trick; Candy Etiquette; Horror Story… In One Sentence!
Monday, October 27, 2025
If you’ve been thinking about reselling your car, there are 2 colors that are at the bottom of the list! Raven guesses what color it is! And Anna tried to buy a car of a specific color! Etiquette Expert Karen Thomas joins Anna and Raven to prepare for Halloween night, which is on a Friday this year! You can find Karen at https://ctetiquette.com/ Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including an update about the bandits who stole from the Louvre Museum in Paris! And the illegal gambling in the NBA! Cincinnati Beng...
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Analyzing Halloween Candy with Carly!
Monday, October 27, 2025
One of the best parts of Halloween is the candy! Carly Schildhaus from Candy USA shares which candies are great, problems with specific candies, preparing for trick-or-treating, and how to eat candy corn! You can find her at https://candyusa.com/ ! Photo Credit: Carly Schildhaus
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Halloween Etiquette with Karen Thomas!
Monday, October 27, 2025
Etiquette Expert Karen Thomas joins Anna and Raven to prepare for Halloween night, which is on a Friday this year! You can find Karen at https://ctetiquette.com/
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Friday, October 24, 2025: Suzanne Somers’ AI; Comfort Food Recipe; What to do When You Wake Up in the Middle of the Night!
Friday, October 24, 2025
Everyone has a comfort food! The topic: Grilled Cheese! Anna's grandmother was a lunch lady who made grilled cheeses! She shares her famous recipe to have as your next comfort food! Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including “Three’s Company’s” Suzanne Somers will come back in AI version made by her husband, Alan Hamel! Anna has a habit of waking up at 3am even on weekends when she’s not working! She’ll spend an hour researching vacation spots, reading Reddit, and answering work emails. Then, goes back to sle...
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Middle Schooler Olivia Reports the Headlines for Middle Schooler News!
Friday, October 24, 2025
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 Olivia joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what’s going on in the world!
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Thursday, October 23, 2025: Our Halloween Song; Amazon’s Outage; Movies You Were Scared Of!
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Amazon has been out from its internet cloud! Raven talks about how it is affecting him in the new age of technology and why he’s not happy about it! Users also agree with Raven as it’s the product’s problem! It’s time for Student Teacher! Producer Justin, who’s the smartest out of all of us, teaches about how ChatGPT is costing you money! And like most of the world, Anna and Raven don’t believe the system! Were you born into a fandom?! One football fan loves his team! But they are disappointed in them! Anna and Raven ask the Office Squad what they have been a fan of since the start! Hall...
