Kroll Call

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!

As has been the tradition for holidays past, Kroll Call is celebrating the long Fourth of July holiday weekend with one of our music playlist specials. Last year, our July 4th special offered a look at artists who started off in a group before declaring their independence and heading off on a career as a solo artist. We kicked off the summer of 2016 with part one of our look at songs that were hits in summers past. Because there were so many summer songs to choose from, we decided to create a special two-part edition. This episode of Kroll Call features more of the songs that you were listening to on the beach, humming in the swimming pool, or whistling along to in the mountains. So grab a snack and sit back and relax while you sing along to the hottest songs of summers past.

He’s been young, restless, fly, and now he’s High Strung. Actor/Singer/Writer/Producer Michael Damian is here to tell us about his upcoming film project. Kroll Call is hosted by Dan J Kroll. Michael Damian is best known as Danny Romalotti on the top rated CBS daytime drama series, The Young and the Restless. As a singer, he has released five albums and has notched eight top 40 hits including Rock On which went to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He also found success on the theatrical stage as Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Michael has also worked behind the lens on films such as Flicka 2, A Princess for Christmas and Marley and Me: The Puppy Years. On Kroll Call, we’ll delve into the music, life after YandR, and chat about his upcoming film High Strung.

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.

While the calendar may disagree — and we’re pretty sure that the groundhog can’t be trusted — to many people, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. And who are we to argue with an early start to summer? br As has been the tradition for holidays past, Kroll Call is celebrating the unofficial start of summer with one of our music playlist specials. In the past, we’ve rediscovered lost hits of the 80s and 90s, grooved to the hits of Motown, found out which ear worms were stuck in our Kroll Call team’s heads, and dodged evil twins as we listened to songs that became popular thanks to appearances on soap operas. br This time around, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the biggest hits of summers past. You know, the songs that you were listening to on the beach, humming in the swimming pool, or whistling along to in the mountains. So grab a snack and sit back and relax while you sing along to the hottest songs of summers past.

Award-winning actor Scott Turner Schofield (SKO-feeld) feels his purpose in life is to inspire Hollywood, your school, your job, and your family to embrace transgender people. He has been part of a groundbreaking storyline on CBS Daytime’s The Bold and the Beautiful, becoming the first openly transgender actor on daytime television. He’ll share that gift on this week’s Kroll Call as he discusses the so-called “Bathroom Bills” that require individuals to use the bathroom that corresponds to the gender listed on their birth certificate. He also says he “can’t wait to tell you why I think bathroom bills = best thing to happen to the #LGBTQ community yet.” Then, changing topics ever so slightly, Robert Palmer Watkins, another of daytime’s promising newcomers, gives us a look into his world, a world that includes acting, singing, and a little danger in the form of rock climbing and surfing. We’ll talk musical theatre, his role on ABC’s General Hospital, and much more.

Two of the stars of the new film 35 and Ticking visit Soap Central Live to talk about their roles in the movie. The Young and the Restless' Darius McCrary (Malcolm Winters) discusses living life as a celebrity in the public eye, why networks seem to be abandoning soap operas, and his role in 35 and Ticking as a pro athlete who talks about himself in the third person. Then, former All My Children star Dondre Whitfield on his memories of working on AMC, reality television, and his most important role -- being a dad.

She’s been asked millions, if not billions, of questions yet most people might not be able to pick her out of a crowd. How is that possible? Susan Bennett is the voice that launch a million iPhones — she is the original real-life voice behind Apple’s Siri. She’ll talk about all of that and more — and hopefully Then, almost everyone has a favorite dish that makes them think of their mother. The Kitchen Witch, Lyndsay Wells, is back with some Mother’s Day inspired recipes. From the perfect scrambled eggs for a Mother’s Day brunch to ideas that require no cooking skills whatsoever. Plus, will she be the person to finally convince host Dan J Kroll to eat his vegetables? Probably not, but you never know… And Mother’s Day wouldn’t be complete without some sort of appearance from Dan’s mom or Nana. And just to make things interesting, it will all be a surprise.

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to get your favorite television show on the air? ABC’s Nathan Varni helps pull back the curtain a little and offers some special New Year’s teasers on General Hospital. Kroll Call is hosted by Dan J Kroll. Once upon a time there was a soap opera about the little town of Port Charles, New York, that had fans buzzing about its on-location adventures, storybook romances, and jaw-dropping drama. General Hospital is still going strong nearly 53 years later. But what goes on behind the cameras on the network level to make sure the soap gets on the air five days a week? ABC’s Nathan Varni offers a rare glimpse at the process and — SPOILER ALERT — also previews what’s ahead on GH. Nathan will also take some time out to talk about ABC’s primetime lineup, including the hit drama Once Upon A Time and the comedy The Middle. Plus, we’ll dive into ABC’s Thursday night powerhouse lineup of Greys Anatomy, Scandal, and How To Get Away With Murder

Michelle Stafford has always kept busy — but lately she’s busier than ever: The Emmy-winning actress is a new mom and the face behind a new line of skin and body care products. If you’ve seen the adorable photos, you’ll understand why Michelle might want to gush on about her son, Jameson. Michelle shares her stories of motherhood the second time around and how her daughter has adjusted to being a big sister. Michelle will also discuss her recently launched line of organic skin care products, Coco Luxe by Michelle Stafford. The entire line of products is currently being sold on Amazon. And somehow Michelle still find time for her other day job, the long-running ABC soap General Hospital. We’ll dig for details about what Michelle’s alter ego, Nina Clay, has coming up in story. And more importantly, will Nina ever successfully put out an edition of Crimson on the first try?

The nominations for the 2016 Daytime Emmy Awards have been announced. Were there any surprises? Are there any early favorites? We’ll take a look at all the key categories in our annual Daytime Emmy nominations special. And the Daytime Emmy goes to… the Daytime Emmy ceremony is still more than a month away, but Emmy fever is rising. With the announcement of this year’s nominations, the stage is now set for daytime’s biggest night. Richard Simms, the executive editor of Soaps In Depth magazine, returns to Kroll Call to help take a look at all of this year’s nominations. From the surprises to the early favorites — and maybe even a prediction or two — if you’re a daytime fan then this is the show for you.

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.

Oh, how the years go by. It may only be one year, but what a year it’s been on Kroll Call! In the past 12 months, we’ve welcomed stars of television, film, music, and theatre, and gotten to know experts and professionals from a variety of fields. We’ve learned how to make tasty treats and gotten tips on how to handle the most stressful of situations. We’ve gotten behind-the-scenes stories from popular television series, and we’ve listened to music that defined a generation. Now, it’s time to reflect on the highlights, memorable guests, and outrageous moments from the first year of Kroll Call. If you’ve only recently discovered Kroll Call or have only listened on occasion, this show will give you a snapshot of everything that you’ve missed over the past year. If you’re a regular Kroll Call listener, this will be a trip down memory lane, and maybe you’ll hear something that you missed or forgot the first time around.

In 1993, R&B quintet Silk cooed melodically about licking you up and down — but only until you said stop. “Freak Me” rocketed to the top of the charts and was followed by a series of best-selling singles, including “If You”, “Meeting In My Bedroom”, and “Girl U For Me.” Now 23 years and 5 million albums later, the group that was discovered by Keith Sweat is back with their seventh studio LP and another hit single. The group’s original members share how it all began and how they plan to make a new generation of fans “Lose Control.” In 1995, Adina Howard burst onto the scene with her platinum-selling debut single “Freak Like Me.” It was something music fans hadn’t really experienced before: a sultry R&B singer who had no problem saying what she wanted any time of day. Now, Adina wears many hats; she’s a wife and mother, a Cordon Bleu trained chef, and a public speaker. Adina drops by to talk to Dan and reflects on her journey so far… and what’s still to come.

Do the songs of today sound awfully similar to songs of yesteryear? It might not be a coincidence! Tim English is a recognized authority on the topic of musical plagiarism in pop music. He has appeared on hundreds of radio programs in the U.S., the U.K., and Canada. He is the winner of Independent Publisher’s“Bronze Medal” for one of the best books of the year. He is also the author of Popology: The Music of the Era in the Lives of Four Icons of the 1960s which examines the role of music in the lives of John and Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and Thomas Merton. Tim will also bring along some songs to see if you can tell which ones have been borrowed from the other. Then, Tony-nominated actress and former pop star Orfeh returns to the show to share her own story about having one of her songs borrowed without her permission. She'll share the enraging story of how the person who lifted the song walked away scott-free .

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. br 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. br 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 brand new year, but we’ll take one last look back on all the things that had us buzzing in 2015 with Chris Van Vliet. Plus, a look at what’s got people buzzing so far in 2016. And if you love to snack, we’ve got the scoop on something tasty that you’ll want to sink your teeth into. Kroll Call is hosted by Dan J Kroll. Chris Van Vliet makes a long overdue return to Kroll Call and he’s got twelve months’ worth of topics to chat about. From Caitlin Jenner’s introduction to the world to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announcing their split, and the charges against Bill Cosby to The Force awakening — Chris will dish the year in entertainment. The FDA recently released its updated dietary guidelines, but they somehow overlooked one important item. Francis Bebee of Mr. Nelson’s Cookies will drop by Kroll Call to explain why chocolate chip cookies should be considered one of the four major food groups!