Kroll Call

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 (6pm ET/3pm PT) They say that music is a universal language, and we’re proving it with an hour of topics that will be music to your ears. Raymond Acevedo is a Puerto Rican rock music singer who, in 1985, became part of one of the most successful Latin boy bands of all time: Menudo. Now, Raymond will celebrate his birthday a few days early by discussing his musical journey, his influences, and his new music. Tony Lucca got his start on the Mickey Mouse Club and as a contestant on the NBC singing competition The Voice. Now, as he prepares to release a self-titled album (his eighth overall), Tony discusses his experiences and gives listeners a preview of his new songs. Then, Lori Majewski continues our musical theme by discussing her book Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists and Songs That Defined the 1980s. Get ready for a ride in the Kroll Call time machine as we head back to the ’80s — the 1980s, the time machine doesn’t go back to the 1880s!

One of the most important matters on Kroll Call is making sure we talk about topics that are of interest to our listeners. This week, for the first time, we’re allowing listeners to call in and tell us what issues are on their minds. So far on Kroll Call, we’ve offered advice on love and relationships, given amazing tips to save money and look your best, shared ways to make tasty meals with ease, and chatted with some of your favorite stars of television and film. Now we’re opening up the phone lines to talk with you about the things that are on your mind. Maybe you’re stressing out about the holidays, or perhaps concerned about the recent police shootings. Maybe you’re not quite that deep and want to discuss the recent Royal visit or midseason TV finales. All you have to do is dial 866.472.5788 during our live show on Friday, December 12, starting at 6pm Eastern/3pm Pacific. You could be connected to Dan and any other guests who will discuss your topic with you.

One of the most important matters on Kroll Call is making sure we talk about topics that are of interest to our listeners. This week, for the first time, we’re allowing listeners to call in and tell us what issues are on their minds. So far on Kroll Call, we’ve offered advice on love and relationships, given amazing tips to save money and look your best, shared ways to make tasty meals with ease, and chatted with some of your favorite stars of television and film. Now we’re opening up the phone lines to talk with you about the things that are on your mind. Maybe you’re stressing out about the holidays, or perhaps concerned about the recent police shootings. Maybe you’re not quite that deep and want to discuss the recent Royal visit or midseason TV finales. All you have to do is dial 866.472.5788 during our live show on Friday, December 12, starting at 6pm Eastern/3pm Pacific. You could be connected to Dan and any other guests who will discuss your topic with you.

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.

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.

This week on Kroll Call, we step into the wayback machine to relive some of the best moments of music from the 1980s and 1990s. Tony nominees and real-life husband and wife Orfeh and Andy Karl join host Dan J Kroll to break out their cassingles and share their picks for Best Lost Hits of the 80s, Favorite Songs From 1985 to 1995, and Biggest Guilty Pleasures of the 1980s and 1990s. We challenge you not to sing along!

This week on Kroll Call, we step into the wayback machine to relive some of the best moments of music from the 1980s and 1990s. Tony nominees and real-life husband and wife Orfeh and Andy Karl join host Dan J Kroll to break out their cassingles and share their picks for Best Lost Hits of the 80s, Favorite Songs From 1985 to 1995, and Biggest Guilty Pleasures of the 1980s and 1990s. We challenge you not to sing along!

Delicious calorie-packed food. In-laws that hate you. The craziness of Black Friday shopping. How do you make it through the Thanksgiving holiday in one piece? This week’s Kroll Call provides a Thanksgiving Survival Guide to help you make it through the festivities. What’s on the menu at actress Jen Lilley’s house? The avid baker shares her Thanksgiving advice, and discusses her role in the hit digital series Youthful Daze. Then, Emmy-winning stylist David Zyla, author of the aptly titled How To Win At Shopping, shares his Black Friday playbook. David dishes how to know which deals are the best. And while Thanksgiving should be a festive time of gathering and giving thanks, many people dread the holiday. Cynthia James — who will be joining the Kroll Call team as a Life Coach — shares her Affirmative Living tips for getting through the holiday. Plus, throughout the hour, Lyndsay "The Kitchen Witch" Wells will offer tips to help making cooking your Thanksgiving meal a little easier!

Delicious calorie-packed food. In-laws that hate you. The craziness of Black Friday shopping. How do you make it through the Thanksgiving holiday in one piece? This week’s Kroll Call provides a Thanksgiving Survival Guide to help you make it through the festivities. What’s on the menu at actress Jen Lilley’s house? The avid baker shares her Thanksgiving advice, and discusses her role in the hit digital series Youthful Daze. Then, Emmy-winning stylist David Zyla, author of the aptly titled How To Win At Shopping, shares his Black Friday playbook. David dishes how to know which deals are the best. And while Thanksgiving should be a festive time of gathering and giving thanks, many people dread the holiday. Cynthia James — who will be joining the Kroll Call team as a Life Coach — shares her Affirmative Living tips for getting through the holiday. Plus, throughout the hour, Lyndsay "The Kitchen Witch" Wells will offer tips to help making cooking your Thanksgiving meal a little easier!

It’s no dumb luck that actor Steve Tom is with us to talk about his new film Dumb and Dumber To (opening nationwide on November 14), a sequel twenty years in the making to the Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels’ laugher Dumb & Dumber. Steve previews the film and also gives us a sneak peek of his new web series, Alesia. Then, the idea of children not having enough to eat is especially upsetting as we approach the holidays, but what many people don’t know is that 1 in 5 children face hunger in America today. As part of Unilever Project Sunlight’s campaign, documentary film maker Patrick Creadon captured the faces of hunger across America in a touching short Going to Bed Hungry: The Changing Face of Child Hunger. And top stylist Sam Saboura is helping brides make life “altering” decisions for their wedding day on Something Borrowed, Something New. He’ll preview what’s ahead on the third season, airing Fridays at 10pm ET/9pm CT on TLC.

It’s no dumb luck that actor Steve Tom is with us to talk about his new film Dumb and Dumber To (opening nationwide on November 14), a sequel twenty years in the making to the Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels’ laugher Dumb & Dumber. Steve previews the film and also gives us a sneak peek of his new web series, Alesia. Then, the idea of children not having enough to eat is especially upsetting as we approach the holidays, but what many people don’t know is that 1 in 5 children face hunger in America today. As part of Unilever Project Sunlight’s campaign, documentary film maker Patrick Creadon captured the faces of hunger across America in a touching short Going to Bed Hungry: The Changing Face of Child Hunger. And top stylist Sam Saboura is helping brides make life “altering” decisions for their wedding day on Something Borrowed, Something New. He’ll preview what’s ahead on the third season, airing Fridays at 10pm ET/9pm CT on TLC.

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.

Can you believe it's been 50 years since we were first introduced to television's favorite nose-twitching witch? Adam-Michael James drops by Kroll Call (we're assuming he'll be coming in by broomstick) to reminisce about Bewitched and share the details of his new book The Bewitched Continuum: The Ultimate Linear Guide To The Classic TV Series. Plus, as is often the case when there is witchery, there may just be a surprise or two. Are you the biggest Bewitched fan? Take our special quiz and find out! Then, with Halloween just around the corner, there can never be enough witches. Lyndsay Wells, who is known affectionately as the Kitchen Witch, drops by to offer some ideas for quick and easy Halloween treats, using items that you'll find around the kitchen. Plus, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and comedienne Suzanne Whang visits Kroll Call to discuss her three-time recurrence with stage four breast cancer. Plus, she tells the story of how photos of her surgery ended up getting her in trouble with Facebook. If you would like to share your stories of breast cancer survival or pay remembrance to someone whose battle has ended, we'd love to hear from you. Call 866.472.5788 during the show to share your story. Listener Call-In Line: 866.472.5788 Tweet Your Comments/Questions @krollcallshow: http://twitter.com/krollcallshow KROLL CALL airs every Friday at 6pm Eastern/3pm Pacific on the Voice America Talk Radio Network. For more information on this show: http://krollcall.com/2014/10/18/kroll-call-october-24-50th-anniversary-of-bewitched-suzanne-whang-and-halloween-snacks/ For more information about Kroll Call or to listen to past episodes, visit: http://krollcall.com

For nine seasons, Melissa Gilbert was known as “Half-Pint” on The Little House on the Prairie. Now, she’s turned that experience into a new cookbook/memoir called “My Prairie Cookbook.” She dishes the details on her famous fried chicken, the question she’s asked most about Little House, and previews her return to primetime in ABC’s Secrets and Lies. Two-time Emmy winner Martha Byrne is best known to audiences for her role on the long-running soap opera As the World Turns. Now, a pioneer in the digital series arena, Martha previews her new series Weight, about a woman who loses over 100 pounds, but picks up unexpected baggage in her family life. Plus, multiple fitness award winner and Game of Crowns star Lori-Ann Marchese offers her expert advice in the field of health and fitness. Do you feel like your workout is just not working? Lori-Ann has the reasons why. Listener Call-In Line: 866.472.5788 Tweet Your Comments/Questions @krollcallshow: http://twitter.com/krollcallshow KROLL CALL airs every Friday at 6pm Eastern/3pm Pacific on the Voice America Talk Radio Network. For more information on this show: http://krollcall.com/2014/10/10/kroll-call-october-17-melissa-gilbert-lori-ann-marchese-and-martha-byrne/ For more information about Kroll Call or to listen to past episodes, visit: http://krollcall.com