Kroll Call

General Hospital newcomer Brytni Sarpy couldn’t have asked for a better time to join the show — she was part of a massive storyline for daytime icon Anthony Geary and part of one of the show’s most talked about families. Now, fans will have a chance to learn more about Brytni — from her mastery of accents to her least favorite household chore and what she knew about GH before joining the show. Then, everything is a hashtag and everyone is tweeting. Or so it seems. Is Twitter’s heyday behind us? Author and entrepreneur Kevin Paul Scott shares his thoughts of why Twitter has stagnated and offers ways that the social media giant can spark new interest and growth. Plus, he has important tips for any business owners that are cultivating their online presence. And playwright Lyle Kessler drops by to talk about his latest project headed to the stage. And we’re pretty sure the Philadelphia native will talk cheesesteaks, the Liberty Bell, and other things Philly with Dan.

For the first time in our 280-show history, there will be no special guests. Host Dan J Kroll will go solo for the entire hour. Perhaps he’s taking this whole “Independence Day” theme a little too far. But don’t worry — he’ll be kept company by some of the greatest singers of our time. This week, Kroll Call marks the Independence Day holiday with a special hour of music. Dan will be playing songs by artists who got their start as part of well-known groups but then broke off on their own to become successful solo artists. Think the Beatles, the Supremes, and even Destiny’s Child. But the list of artists who went solo after being part of a successful group runs surprisingly long — so long that it is impossible to get to every one in the course of an hour-long show. So we hope listeners will embrace this week’s show as the start of a new, annual Kroll Call tradition — and if your favorite group-members-turned-solo-artists aren’t included this year, we’ll get them next time!

For the first time in our 280-show history, there will be no special guests. Host Dan J Kroll will go solo for the entire hour. Perhaps he’s taking this whole “Independence Day” theme a little too far. But don’t worry — he’ll be kept company by some of the greatest singers of our time. This week, Kroll Call marks the Independence Day holiday with a special hour of music. Dan will be playing songs by artists who got their start as part of well-known groups but then broke off on their own to become successful solo artists. Think the Beatles, the Supremes, and even Destiny’s Child. But the list of artists who went solo after being part of a successful group runs surprisingly long — so long that it is impossible to get to every one in the course of an hour-long show. So we hope listeners will embrace this week’s show as the start of a new, annual Kroll Call tradition — and if your favorite group-members-turned-solo-artists aren’t included this year, we’ll get them next time!

Michelle Stafford is best known to TV fans for roles on The Young and the Restless, Pacific Palisades, and her current gig as Nina Clay on ABC’s long-running soap opera, General Hospital. Despite her success (two Daytime Emmy wins) in a genre known for drama, Michelle also has a very well-honed comedic side — her hilarious hit digital series The Stafford Project proved that. Now, Michelle is back with a new digital series for NickMom.com called The Secret Mind of a Single Mom. Is she the star… or is her real-life daughter, Natalia? We’ll have to let Michelle answer that on air. Then, everything is a hashtag and everyone is tweeting. Or so it seems. Is Twitter’s heyday behind us? Author and entrepreneur Kevin Paul Scott shares his thoughts of why Twitter has stagnated and offers ways that the social media giant can spark new interest and growth. Plus, he has important tips for any business owners that are cultivating their online presence. Kroll Call is hosted by Dan J Kroll.

Michelle Stafford is best known to TV fans for roles on The Young and the Restless, Pacific Palisades, and her current gig as Nina Clay on ABC’s long-running soap opera, General Hospital. Despite her success (two Daytime Emmy wins) in a genre known for drama, Michelle also has a very well-honed comedic side — her hilarious hit digital series The Stafford Project proved that. Now, Michelle is back with a new digital series for NickMom.com called The Secret Mind of a Single Mom. Is she the star… or is her real-life daughter, Natalia? We’ll have to let Michelle answer that on air. Then, everything is a hashtag and everyone is tweeting. Or so it seems. Is Twitter’s heyday behind us? Author and entrepreneur Kevin Paul Scott shares his thoughts of why Twitter has stagnated and offers ways that the social media giant can spark new interest and growth. Plus, he has important tips for any business owners that are cultivating their online presence. Kroll Call is hosted by Dan J Kroll.

The last time Ray Acevedo dropped by Kroll Call, he promised he’d be back when he was ready to share his new music with the world. Now, with two new songs available for download and a sizzling music video, Ray makes good on his promise and tells us everything we need to know about his new music. Then we’ll see how much Ray knows about the world of music in a very special Kroll Call game. Plus, known for her roles as Mackenzie on The Young and the Restless and Eva on The Bold and the Beautiful, Kelly Kruger is also a bride-to-be. She’ll share wedding planning tips based on things she’s learned while planning her own wedding. Plus, she shares style tips from her style blog, Madison Charles, to have you on trend and looking good this summer. Kelly will also detail her new column that will appear in Soap Opera Digest.

The first season of Queens of Drama may have come to a close, but actress Chrystee Pharris is still going strong. The former soap star sat down to tell us all the juicy stories from the first season of the POP TV series. She also reminisces about her days in daytime on Passions. Not familiar with Passions? Chrystee talks about the orangutan nurses and dolls that came to life in a walk down memory lane. Plus, she previews some of her upcoming projects and has some important words of advice for aspiring actors. Plus, we have more details on our new “share the love” campaign, Kroll Call-4-1. Is there someone who has made a difference in your life and you want to let them know? We’ll be surprising deserving people who have made a difference through the end of the year. And we have the details of how you can get involved.

The first season of Queens of Drama may have come to a close, but actress Chrystee Pharris is still going strong. The former soap star sat down to tell us all the juicy stories from the first season of the POP TV series. She also reminisces about her days in daytime on Passions. Not familiar with Passions? Chrystee talks about the orangutan nurses and dolls that came to life in a walk down memory lane. Plus, she previews some of her upcoming projects and has some important words of advice for aspiring actors. Plus, we have more details on our new “share the love” campaign, Kroll Call-4-1. Is there someone who has made a difference in your life and you want to let them know? We’ll be surprising deserving people who have made a difference through the end of the year. And we have the details of how you can get involved.

Summer may not have officially started, but things sure are heating up. We’ll take a look at some of the hottest music, movies, and TV shows headed your way in the months ahead. Whether you’re into classic rock, pop, alternative rock, rap, or dance — there’s something for your streaming playlist, digital download, or record player. We’ll preview new music from James Taylor, Jason Derulo, Florence + The Machine, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Janet Jackson! Among the summer blockbusters headed to the local cineplex are resurrected dinosaurs, non-speaking yellow critters, and a fantastic foursome. Plus, from Astronauts Wives and Devious Maids to a Big Brother and Master Chef, there are plenty of new and returning shows to keep you glued to the television. Plus, a look at some of the sizzling summer soap storylines that will have everyone talking. Entertainment correspondent Richard Simms returns to Kroll Call to help guide us through what’s hot this summer.

Summer may not have officially started, but things sure are heating up. We’ll take a look at some of the hottest music, movies, and TV shows headed your way in the months ahead. Whether you’re into classic rock, pop, alternative rock, rap, or dance — there’s something for your streaming playlist, digital download, or record player. We’ll preview new music from James Taylor, Jason Derulo, Florence + The Machine, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Janet Jackson! Among the summer blockbusters headed to the local cineplex are resurrected dinosaurs, non-speaking yellow critters, and a fantastic foursome. Plus, from Astronauts Wives and Devious Maids to a Big Brother and Master Chef, there are plenty of new and returning shows to keep you glued to the television. Plus, a look at some of the sizzling summer soap storylines that will have everyone talking. Entertainment correspondent Richard Simms returns to Kroll Call to help guide us through what’s hot this summer.

There are more than 16 million first-generation American born Latinos in the United States, and Project Enye (ñ), a new multi-platform documentary project, is not only looking to give that generation a voice but also a connection to a community of people just like them. Denise Soler Cox and Henry Ansbacher share the details of Project Enye and how $1.60 can help fund a campaign that is the nation’s first socially driven effort to count "Enyes" in America. For more information, visit projectenye.com and use #EnyesCount on social media. Then, with summer just around the corner, Chef Troy has all the details on what you need to know to make your summer barbecue the talk of the town. Plus, writer/director Steve Silverman has a huge casting announcement for his upcoming digital series Club 5150. He'll make the announcement live and exclusively on Kroll Call. For the latest details on the digital series, be sure to follow Club 5150 on Twitter @Club5150

There are more than 16 million first-generation American born Latinos in the United States, and Project Enye (ñ), a new multi-platform documentary project, is not only looking to give that generation a voice but also a connection to a community of people just like them. Denise Soler Cox and Henry Ansbacher share the details of Project Enye and how $1.60 can help fund a campaign that is the nation’s first socially driven effort to count "Enyes" in America. For more information, visit projectenye.com and use #EnyesCount on social media. Then, with summer just around the corner, Chef Troy has all the details on what you need to know to make your summer barbecue the talk of the town. Plus, writer/director Steve Silverman has a huge casting announcement for his upcoming digital series Club 5150. He'll make the announcement live and exclusively on Kroll Call. For the latest details on the digital series, be sure to follow Club 5150 on Twitter @Club5150

This week on Kroll Call, after the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our fans about our 80s music “countdown” special, we’ve cued up some 45s from a different musical era: Motown. Recording artists and stars of the First National Tour of Motown: The Musical Patrice Covington and Jamison Scott drop by to play some of the greatest hits in Motown history. Hosted by Dan J Kroll, Kroll Call streams live every Friday and is available anytime on-demand at krollcall.com Patrice Covington has been seen all over the globe, belting tunes with all-star Broadway casts of smash hit shows and with her own original music. Her favorite performances include performing alongside American Idol’s Ruben Studdard in Ain’t Misbahvin’, as Effie in the Broadway National Tour of Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon, and Motown the Musical. Patrice is honored to have been a part of the Grammy-nominated Broadway cast recording of Ain’t Misbehavin. Her latest feel-good single “Life Feels Good Right Now” is a dancy, poppy, happy, uplifting song that is available on iTunes and Amazon Music. Singer/songwriter Jamison Scott has been hard at work in the studio preparing the release of his full-length debut album. While the details are still a closely guarded secret, he tells us that it will be something of a country pop fusion. He’s taking time out of his busy music schedule and on-stage performances with the First National Tour of Motown the Musical to help countdown some of the biggest hits of the Motown era. Join us for a very special hour as Jamison, Patrice, and Dan each pick their favorite Motown songs by a male artist, female artist, and group. That’s nine amazing songs in one special episode of Kroll Call. Plus, there will be a tenth song that is destined to be a smash hit of its own.

This week on Kroll Call, after the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our fans about our 80s music “countdown” special, we’ve cued up some 45s from a different musical era: Motown. Recording artists and stars of the First National Tour of Motown: The Musical Patrice Covington and Jamison Scott drop by to play some of the greatest hits in Motown history. Hosted by Dan J Kroll, Kroll Call streams live every Friday and is available anytime on-demand at krollcall.com Patrice Covington has been seen all over the globe, belting tunes with all-star Broadway casts of smash hit shows and with her own original music. Her favorite performances include performing alongside American Idol’s Ruben Studdard in Ain’t Misbahvin’, as Effie in the Broadway National Tour of Dreamgirls, The Book of Mormon, and Motown the Musical. Patrice is honored to have been a part of the Grammy-nominated Broadway cast recording of Ain’t Misbehavin. Her latest feel-good single “Life Feels Good Right Now” is a dancy, poppy, happy, uplifting song that is available on iTunes and Amazon Music. Singer/songwriter Jamison Scott has been hard at work in the studio preparing the release of his full-length debut album. While the details are still a closely guarded secret, he tells us that it will be something of a country pop fusion. He’s taking time out of his busy music schedule and on-stage performances with the First National Tour of Motown the Musical to help countdown some of the biggest hits of the Motown era. Join us for a very special hour as Jamison, Patrice, and Dan each pick their favorite Motown songs by a male artist, female artist, and group. That’s nine amazing songs in one special episode of Kroll Call. Plus, there will be a tenth song that is destined to be a smash hit of its own.

Live and Unscripted with Richard Simms.