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As Days of our Lives prepares for its launch of new stories in September, NBC invited Soap Central Live onto the DAYS set to talk to members of the cast about the exciting changes taking place. Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell (Bo and Hope) discuss why fans still root for their characters. Patrick Muldoon (Austin) discusses what it felt like to return to Salem after being away for 16 years. Melissa Reeves and Kate Mansi (Jennifer and Abigail) explain the importance of family. Freddie Smith (Sonny) shares how fans have responded to his character and new storyline. And Sarah Brown (Madison) previews her new DAYS role and reveals that she’d just about given up on daytime.

From the frenzy of the election cycle to the furor over the lack of diversity on this year's Oscar ballot, there are a lot of topics that people have been sounding off on. John Fugelsang and Suzanne Whang inaugurate the first-ever Krollitically Incorrect – we'll work on the title – panel discussion. Kroll Call is hosted by Dan J Kroll. Comedian and political commentator John Fugelsang has interviewed members of the Beatles, he's appeared on Politically Incorrect nearly two dozen times, and he's co-hosted America's Funniest Home Videos. So obviously John's next destination is a first appearance on Kroll Call. Okay, we'll leave the jokes to John. John will weigh in on everything from the Iowa Caucus results to the backlash over the lack of diversity on this year's Oscars ballot. He'll also preview his New Hampshire Primary Eve Comedy Tour. Then comedienne and actress Suzanne Whang will join John for a panel discussion.

NKOTB singer Danny Wood discusses the release of his deeply personal new album, Look At Me. Also, the show features the tasty details behind the Taco Cleanse. Kroll Call is hosted by Dan J Kroll. 30 years ago, five boys from Boston released their eponymous debut album — New Kids On The Block. Now, NKOTB member Danny Wood has released a new solo album that may be his most personal to date. Look At Me features songs inspired by his life over the past 10 years, as well as the passing of his mother, Betty, in 1999. Danny has also founded the charity Remember Betty, which helps minimize the financial burden associated with breast cancer for patients and survivors so they can focus on recovery and quality of life. A diet that allows you to eat nothing but tacos? Well, not quite. But Molly Frisinger will share all the tasty details behind The Taco Cleanse, a new cookbook with the tagline, “The Tortilla-Based Diet Proven to Change Your Life.” Mmm! Yes, please!

Being the daughter of the legendary Erica Kane is, on its own, enough to be considered a landmark character. Bianca Montgomery, however, is an iconic character in television history in her own right. In 2000, Bianca came out as lesbian, and the character embarked in a series of history-making milestones in daytime television. Bianca and Lena Kundera shared the first same-sex kiss in soap history. Less than a decade later, Bianca married her partner, Reese Williams, in daytime’s first same-sex wedding. But more than the “firsts,” Bianca’s life struggles resonated with viewers. From battling anorexia to surviving a sexual assault, the fictional character has served as a real-life inspiration to millions. For the first time ever, two of All My Children’s best-known Biancas, Christina Bennett Lind and Emmy winner Eden Riegel, will appear together.

It’s a countdown of our most popular shows of 2015. Can you guess which show fans downloaded and streamed the most? Kroll Call is hosted by Dan J Kroll. Over the past 52 weeks, we’ve had celebrity guests from the worlds of music, television, film, and stage. We’ve learned about organizations that are helping those in need. We’ve gotten tips to help live healthier and happier lives. Now, we’re finding out which of those shows had the most listeners. It’s a special Christmas Day edition of Kroll Call, and we’ll take a look back at the shows that had fans buzzing. Do you think you can pick which shows landed in the top ten? Tune in to this week’s show to relive some of the most memorable moments of the year and to find out which show came in at #1.

As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season gets into full swing, it’s easy to have your finances derailed. Are you spending more money than you planned? For more than 25 years, Stephanie Sherman has been helping working families, individuals, and business owners with their short and long-term financial goals. She’ll offer easy-to-understand tips for making sure that you don’t overspend during your holiday shopping. When you are making your list and checking it twice, saving money is always nice. Whether you’re shopping for your holiday meal or looking for that perfect gift for someone on your list, Walmart has thousands and thousands of ways to add savings to your shopping experience. Stylist David Zyla is back with even more ideas on How To Win At Shopping. Find out what's important when buying clothes as gifts. Plus, he’s got all the details of how (and when) to buy the perfect winter coat.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to put together an episode of Kroll Call each and every week? While you tend to think only of Dan when you think of Kroll Call, there is an incredible support team working away from the microphone to make sure that the show goes off without a hitch. This week Dan pays thanks to those who help him with the show, include Voice America's Jon Missall, Ryan Champion, Jeff Gerstl, Angie Treasure, and Randy Jackman. Plus, hear from the bookers about some of the challenges they face in getting guests on the show, and one guest who keeps on coming back regardless of the topic. And every single guest is going to share with us an "earworm," a song that they cannot shake from their head. We guarantee that at least one of the songs we play will pop up in your head in the very near future.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to put together an episode of Kroll Call each and every week? While you tend to think only of Dan when you think of Kroll Call, there is an incredible support team working away from the microphone to make sure that the show goes off without a hitch. This week Dan pays thanks to those who help him with the show, include Voice America's Jon Missall, Ryan Champion, Jeff Gerstl, Angie Treasure, and Randy Jackman. Plus, hear from the bookers about some of the challenges they face in getting guests on the show, and one guest who keeps on coming back regardless of the topic. And every single guest is going to share with us an "earworm," a song that they cannot shake from their head. We guarantee that at least one of the songs we play will pop up in your head in the very near future.

Adam Dreece went from coding computer programs to writing wildly popular young adult/teen novels. A sudden illness had Adam re-evaluating where he wanted to go and what he wanted to do. He discusses making a huge life changing decision and all the factors that led to him making a leap of faith. Then, Lilly Melgar discusses her journey from General Hospital to directing for Madonna’s world tour. If you’ve ever watched Lilly on The Soap Box with Lilly and Martha, you’ll know that Lilly has opinions on just about everything — and she’ll share her thoughts on everything from Black Friday shopping to… squirrels?

David Gregory was a fan favorite during his run as Robert Ford on the long-running soap opera One Life to Live. Now, he’s the writer and producer of a new drama series — but it’s a modern take on the way soaps got their start: an audio-only format. David explains how the idea for the western drama “Powder Burns” came to be, and he’ll share how Powder Burns went from idea to a multi-episode series. Then, with Thanksgiving just 13 days away, The Kitchen Witch — Lyndsay Wells — is back with some ideas to help make your Thanksgiving dinner cooking a little easier, from what things you should prepare ahead of time to nifty kitchen witch magic tricks to speed up your prep time. If you’re doing the cooking, this is the show you’ll need to listen to. (And if you’re doing the eating, there will also be some tasty recipes to share with the chef in your life.)

It is an hour of dishing the buzziest hot topics. Politics (Should The Donald host SNL), trick-or-treat scams (parents planting needles in their kids’ candy), wayward skunks (Hello, new Kroll Manor resident!), and everything between. Plus, for the FIRST time, listeners can be a part of the show by calling in to talk on air. Kroll Call is hosted by Dan J Kroll. Friend to the show Richard Simms is back to hang out with Dan and they’ll each weigh in on some of the buzziest topics. And join us for our live hour-long broadcast beginning at 6pm Eastern/3pm Pacific for your chance to call in and chat with Dan and Richard on air at our special call-in number, 866.472.5788.

This week on Kroll Call, it’s a Halloween spooktacular hosted by Dan J Kroll. Richard Simms offers a look at some of the scariest television series and films of all-time. Were you afraid to take a shower after seeing Psycho? Did you avoid hockey games after seeing Friday the 13th? Did Ghostbusters put an end to adding marshmallows in your hot chocolate? Then, you can’t talk about Halloween without discussing mummies… and coffins! Kara Cooney, an expert in Egyptology, discusses her new book THE WOMAN WHO WOULD BE KING: Hatshepsut’s Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt. And she scares up the details of her six-year study of… coffins! Plus, ask any kid what Halloween is all about and they’ll undoubtedly say the candy. But where does that leave parents? Rummaging through Junior’s candy stash after he goes to bed to pick out all the good pieces? There’s none of that on Kroll Call. Listen in as Sheila G, the founder of Brownie Brittle, helps out with a fun and tasty trick-or-treat giveaway.

It’s our first broadcast from the new Kroll Call studios — and that means that just about anything can happen. Richard Simms returns to Kroll Call to talk about anything that comes to his mind. And while that could mean anything, we’re pretty sure it will include his take on the current television season, details on his latest high seas adventures, and the latest drama from the world of soaps (another General Hospital star bolting to The Young and the Restless?). Plus, find out how Dan managed to keep his moving to be closer to his family a secret from them — and how his big reveal almost turned into a big dud.

The acclaimed digital series Eastsiders is back with its second season, exclusively on Vimeo on Demand. Creator and star Kit Williamson shares the story of how Eastsiders found its way from an online series to a televised broadcast on the Logo network. Daytime Emmy nominee Van Hansis gives listeners an inside-the-mind look at his character, Thom, and weighs in on everything from fidelity and monogamy to the perceived pressures of representing LGBT characters on-screen. If you turn on the television, you’re more than likely to see Brianna Brown. She’s played bad girl Lisa Niles on General Hospital, and she was recently involved in a juicy murder mystery story on Devious Maids. But Brianna’s role as Hillary in Eastsiders is one that was totally new for her. She’ll dish how she came to be a part of Eastsiders, and she’ll play the Speed Round to reveal if she’s ever taken something off of a housekeeping cart in a hotel!

One of the buzziest terms lately is something called “mindfulness.” Kroll Call’s resident life coach Cynthia James makes a long overdue return to the show to help explain what mindfulness is. If you think mindfulness is too “new age” or that it will be too hard to find time in your day to practice mindfulness, Cynthia will also provide an on-air exercise to show how easy it is to incorporate mindfulness into any lifestyle. In the last two or three years, the number of independently produced digital series has skyrocketed. Bryan James (no relation to Cynthia that we know of) drops by to talk about the popular web soap, Youthful Daze. Bryan is the creator of the series and, just for good measure, he is also one of the stars. His discuss how the series came to be, his amazing co-stars, and more.