Podcasts about holiday wars

Christophe Rull boasts over 20 years of distinguished experience as a pastry chef. Born and raised in France, Chef Rull embarked on his culinary journey at the young age of 16 at the Michelin-starred restaurant Abbaye de St. Croix in the South of France. After completing a rigorous five-year apprenticeship, he honed his skills at renowned Michelin-starred establishments such as Le Richelieu and Les Roches Fleuries. In 2008, Chef Rull advanced his career as Chef de Partie at La Maison de Marc Veyrat, a prestigious three-Michelin-star restaurant, before joining the esteemed Pastry School ENSP as an Assistant Pastry Instructor. The following year, he played a key role in the opening of the Aria Las Vegas Hotel & Casino's pastry team, subsequently rising to the position of Assistant Executive Pastry Chef at MGM Grand Las Vegas. In 2016, his expertise earned him the role of Executive Pastry Chef at the luxury Park Hyatt Aviara, where he served with distinction for five years. After moving to the United States, Chef Rull participated in numerous professional competitions, achieving notable success. He was awarded Best Artistry in Showpiece and Best Chocolate Showpiece at Pastry Live in 2014 and 2015. In 2017, he won Season 7 of Food Network's Halloween Wars, and in 2018, he secured the title for Food Network's Holiday Wars. In 2021, Chef Rull was honored as the U.S. Chocolate Master. He then dedicated his time to preparing for the World Chocolate Master competition, where he achieved an impressive 5th place in Paris, competing against representatives from 18 nations. Most recently, Chef Rull has been featured on the popular Netflix reality TV show, Bake Squad. Since March 2023, he has served as the Executive Pastry Chef at Hotel Bel-Air, where he continues to showcase his passion and creativity in pastry. In his free time, you can find Christophe in his kitchen, sharing home-friendly recipes on his YouTube channel, Rull's Kitchen, where his main goal is to inspire and educate aspiring bakers all over the world. In this episode, we discuss: Christophe's introduction to cuisine and pastry in the South of France Completing a five-year apprenticeship at Abbaye de St. Croix in Provence Working at Michelin-starred and Relais & Châteaux restaurants in France Moving to the U.S. to work at the Aria Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Honing his skills at the MGM Grand Las Vegas Taking the position of Executive Pastry Chef at the Park Hyatt Aviara Competing on FoodNetwork shows and BakeSquad on Netflix Sacrificing much to compete in the World Chocolate Masters Competition Starting his YouTube channel, Rull's Kitchen And much more!   Episode Sponsored by​ Puratos   Need ingredients ASAP? The MyPuratos webshop has your back 24/7 with what you need, when you need it. Order and reorder online instantly––no sales reps, no hassle. Plus, check out consumer insights and add recipe ingredients to your cart with a click. Right now, get 20% off your first order. Visit Puratos.us and click on MyPuratos to sign up and order today.  

Chrissy Pascua-Povey, a native New Yorker, made the move to the Philadelphia suburbs in 2014 after being recruited to work at a local children's hospital.Now, the Media area is where she calls home, living there with her husband.Chrissy's wedding was a magical event that reflected her lifelong creative passions, sparking an idea - to channel these talents into starting her own business.That business is Pomp + Splendor by Chrissy, a bespoke decorated cookie bakery.Since launching her business, Chrissy has received much recognition and recently announced that she will be a contestant on Season 6 of the Food Network's Holiday Wars.As a passionate crafter, Chrissy was driven by a desire to create cookies that not only taste incredible, but also serve as works of art.Leveraging her natural eye for detail, color, and design, Chrissy's cookies have earned recognition within her local community and on Food Network's Holiday Wars - a thrilling next chapter in her journey of sweet success.Her Story is hosted by Kathy Romano and airs Sunday mornings at 7am on 93.3 WMMR-FM in Philadelphia. Follow Her Story on Instagram for a first look at each week's guest.

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American Girl or Barbie? Transformers or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? The Game of Life or Monopoly? We're putting your favorite nostalgic toys head-to-head to determine the GOAT (greatest of all TOYS) with comedian Josh Gondelman and New York Times retail reporter Jordyn Holman. And later on, David goes in the hot seat to choose between some of his most beloved childhood toys (POGs, anyone?). Happy holidays from Business Wars to you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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We wish you a Happy Life Day, and a Merry Holiday Special! Jay and Shua celebrate a day of peace and twist the infamous classic into some fun. Grab your glowing orb and prepare to Enjoy Stuff!   How did the people involved with the Star Wars Holiday Special feel about the whole thing? What would it be like if R2-D2 starred in Home Alone? These are the important questions we ponder on this Life Day.   News Eggo Nog is back for the holidays We discuss the trailers for The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Godzilla Minus One A long lost DeLorean has been found in a barn Playmobil has made a whole Magum PI set with a Ferrari, but you won't believe the price   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay finished Spider-Man on the PS5. He had a totally good time with the intricacies of the world that they built. The side quests especially had some emotion. Shua is excited to head to Disneyland with his family this Christmas. In preparation, he's been watching some videos on YouTube called Provost Park Pass, with fun information and secrets of the parks.    Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay watches Battlefield Earth, so you don't have to. However, the article is waaaaay better than watching the movie, so make sure to check it out. (This week featuring Barry Alton Dertwiller)  He has also been updating locations from Marvel TV and movies, including the Loki series. Play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to  SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua break down each episode of the Loki series.     Enjoy Life Day!  It's time once again to try to achieve the kind of weirdness that we immersed ourselves in back on November 17, 1978. This year we test ourselves on the knowledge of how the people involved felt about being in this…infamous…special. And we cast the classic characters into classic Christmas specials.    Who would you like to see from the Holiday Special cast into classic Christmas movies? What gifts are you giving out this year? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Wow!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com

We wish you a Happy Life Day, and a Merry Holiday Special! Jay and Shua celebrate a day of peace and twist the infamous classic into some fun. Grab your glowing orb and prepare to Enjoy Stuff!

Chef Jeff Mauro returns with his top five moments from the past two years, from hosting Worst Cooks in America to starting his band, Jewel Bags. Jeff mentions his own podcast with his sister and some of his favorite moments they've captured so far, including an exchange of ghost stories with Trisha Yearwood. The Chicago native candidly shares his thoughts on the show, The Bear. Jeff paints a picture of his perfect tailgate spread, complete with thick pizza and a non-mayonnaise based dip. He shares his secrets to orchestrating stress-free parties. The chef gives an inside view into The Kitchen, highlighting the unique qualities of the ensemble that have made the long-running show so successful. The host of Worst Cooks in America likens the challenges of the show to that of an Ironman triathlon, recounting the most unforgettable culinary creation he's encountered. He imparts the skills that he finds essential for excelling on Holiday Wars and shares some of his own holiday traditions. Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Jeff Mauro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmauro/ Learn More About Worst Cooks in America: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/worst-cooks-in-america Learn More About The Kitchen: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/the-kitchen Learn More About Holiday Wars: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/holiday-wars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newnan cake artist Bonne Bedingfield talks about her upcoming appearance on Food Network's “Holiday Wars." The episode, “Abominable Bucket List,” will air on Food Network on Sunday, Nov. 5. As Halloween approaches, Bedingfield talks about her ghostly encounters growing up on Alpine Drive. 

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Pamcakes' Famous Mashed Potatoes Mikey Sauvage's Stuffed Mushrooms Jeff's Dry Brine Method Visit Recoveringbro.com today and use code RECOVERINGMAURO for a 15% discount at check out. Recovering Bro: showing the world a better way to feel way better with self-aware self-care products that help you feel way better from morning till night. Recovering Bro, Be better. Feel better. Listen to all of Jeff's original, face-melting tunes! AND you can also listen to all of Jeff's Tunes on SOUNDCLOUD  Subscribe to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! Have Questions? Send yours to askjeff@comeonover.com! 

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On today's episode of Athleisure Kitchen, we sit down with Aarti Sequeira who is also in the NOV ISSUE #71 of Athleisure Mag. We begin by talking about her culinary journey and how we first met her during in season 6 of Food Network's Next Food Star where she won her season. We talk about her show Aarti Party, her love for sharing Indian foods and being a Food Network personality as a host and a judge. Just in the past weeks alone, we have enjoyed her judging on the latest season of Halloween Wars and then immediately after, she is judging Holiday Wars! She shares how she takes on her role as a judge and why honesty is essential when she is interacting with contestants. We also talk about her latest project, My Family Recipe Journal which allows people to record their family recipes as well as to add new ones that you have created with your friends and family. She talks about the importance of maintaining these culinary moments and how through this, families can still be connected through space, time and generations.You can stay in the loop on who future guests are by visiting us at AthleisureStudio.com/AthleisureKitchen and on Instagram at @AthleisureKitchen and @AthleisureStudio. Athleisure Kitchen is hosted by Kimmie Smith and is Executive Produced by Paul Farkas and Kimmie Smith. It is mixed by the team at Athleisure Studio. Our theme music is "This Boy" performed by Ilya Truhanov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've had our fill of Thanksgiving and now the Holiday Wars have started. Let's get a little leftovers of what's happened last weekend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truestorybro/support

This lady is one of a kind.  Intelligent, quirky, insanely talented and even though she tries to hide it, super competitive.  Jen Barney is representing our River City in a big way as a competitor on Food Network's Holiday Wars.  You can check it out Sunday nights at 8:00pm.  So, what's it really like behind the scenes of a national TV competition show?  How does it affect her business and her actual life?  Is it worth it? This was a wonderful conversation about those subjects an more including the importance of self care and balance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning, we make it a point to have fun during the holidays, spreading joy and merriment. What do the holiday's look around your business? With this War on Christmas, what is safe? Do you say Merry Christmas? Happy Holidays? Happy New Years? There are so many choices what is the right one? From Black Friday through January, what are you doing?

Chef Maneet Chauhan joins Dane Neal “On The Road” during Thanksgiving weekend. Hear as Maneet shares her Chicago connections, Thanksgiving thoughts, and Indian flavors for the festivities coming up this week and through the holidays. Hear as Maneet talks about the excitement around this season’s Holiday Wars on the the Food Network and her co […]

Chef Maneet Chauhan joins Dane Neal “On The Road” during Thanksgiving weekend. Hear as Maneet shares her Chicago connections, Thanksgiving thoughts, and Indian flavors for the festivities coming up this week and through the holidays. Hear as Maneet talks about the excitement around this season’s Holiday Wars on the the Food Network and her co […]

Athleisure Kitchen is back for its 2nd season! As your host, Kimmie Smith, we took a culinary journey in Season 1 with Chef Marcus Samuelsson, Top Chef winner Chef Brooke Williamson and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons. We also caught up with Chef Cat Cora, Michelin starred Chef George Mendes, Eataly's VP of Global Partnerships Dino Borri, No Kid Hungry's National Director of Champion Engagement Jenny Dirksen to name a few.This season we talk with more culinary luminaries whose food storytelling takes place in the kitchens, on screen and beyond. We're kicking off the 2nd season with one of our favorites who can also be seen in the NOV ISSUE #71 of Athleisure Mag, Duff Goldman. This baker, restaurateur, Food Network and Discovery+ food personality, host and advocate for eliminating food insecurity, especially with children via his work with No Kid Hungry shares his projects and his passion for taking food exploration to the next level. We also talk with Aarti Sequeira about the importance of food identity, her latest Food Network show that she's judging, Holiday Wars and how she enjoys giving feedback to contestants who are showing their talents. We also talk about her food journal which allows you to record your family recipes that have been passed down as well as the new food traditions that you enjoy with your friends and family. We will also catch up with one of our favorites from Top Chef, Eric Adjepong who talks about how important it is for him to focus on West African cuisine. We love it all, whether it's him presenting it during his season of Top Chef, being involved in partnerships that drive this awareness and even opening a concept in Ghana to continue to share this love. Our theme music is "This Boy" performed by Ilya Truhanov. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On The Guest: Jonny Manganello is a cake artist, TikToker, host and actor best known for his viral popularity of his cake pages @JonnyCakes and for being on shows such as Food Networrk's Holiday Wars and The Try Guys. From this conversation you'll learn: How to start asking for what you're worth Why we feel shame around getting paid to do what we love The idea of making money and working hard through a generational lens The importance of acknowledging revisionist history and doing what's right for you Ways to find the going rate for your craft Why success also means giving back to those in need The psychology behind hustle culture Why we're told not to discuss personal finances and why we SHOULD How to set boundaries for a work life balance as an entrepreneur How having more fun will generate steam for your creative projects And so much more! Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Cake artist Shinmin Li shares her experiences from culinary school down under to creating the world's first cake gallery. Shinmin talks about how intuition has guided her life decisions and led her to Sydney, Australia for culinary school. She talks about what she loves about Aussie culture and her first experiences in a bakery. Shinmin reveals the craziest and most complex cake creations she has ever made and where she gets artistic inspiration to fuel her creativity. She talks about getting crafty with her daughter, Mina, what Halloween costume they are planning this year, and the adorable holiday traditions they have. Shinmin talks about how the show has evolved over the past decade and what she has personally learned as a judge. She shares the tools and tricks of the cake artists on the show and teases the upcoming season of Holiday Wars and what fans can look forward to before revealing her trick to the perfect cookie.    Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network    Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork    Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire   Follow Shinmin Li on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinminli/   Learn More About Halloween Wars: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/halloween-wars   Learn More About Holiday Wars: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/holiday-wars   Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday Wars 2021 is right around the corner. Just 2 weeks away from the first workout. In this podcast you will hear all about it and what it is! Sign Up for Holiday Wars Sign Up for the Super Total Only Standards for the Super Total Subscribe to our Youtube Thanks for Listening!

Dana and Casey talk shit about a guest that dropped out minutes before the record... Can you figure out which Big Brother contestant they are talking about? But fear not! Dana and Casey call in a BB expert, Jon of @TheJonnyCakes! The runner up of the baking competition show Holiday Wars on The Food Network.What is it like to film a reality competition show? The drama on and off screen... Jonny's magical interaction with the host of the show, Raven-Symoné... and the meme it created... What is crying on national television like?How was the internet's reaction to you? Any trolls? Crowd favorites from the show? Where can we find some of these contestants' bakeries?What are the winnings like? How much do Jonny Cakes go for?What did Dana's baby shower cake look like? Hint: It's very on brand...Jonny Cakes changes hats and answers some questions Dana and Casey have about CBS's Big Brother...Frankie Grande's time in the Big Brother house... What other contestant did he hook up with?How did being Ariana Grande's brother affect his game in the Big Brother house? The Grande family's finances...Big Brother's dark and arguably racist past... How did the show, CBS and its host deal with it?Big Brother host, Julie Chen Moonves' connection to Andy Cohen... How did Julie Chen Moonves school a contestant?The most recent winner of Big Brother and some of its problematic past winners...Will Dana revisit her invite to Big Brother UK? What tips does Jon have for her?Is Big Brother rigged? What has production done in the past to get involved? A link to Zach Rance and Kathryn Dunn's interview here.Jonny Cake's audition process for Big Brother...Dana hints at her next TV appearance...Follow Dana: @Wilkey_DanaFollow Casey: @CaseyHanley$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo learn more about sponsorships, email DDDWpodcast@gmail.comDana's YouTube ChannelSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47889672)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47889672)

By now you have seen the upcoming week 3 workout for the 2020 Holiday Wars! Eric, Sam and I discuss best strategies to tackle this workout! 15 minute AMRAP 300 Double Unders 30 Overhead Squats 10 Muscle Ups** Men - Ring Muscle Ups** Ladies - Bar Muscle Ups** **If no muscle ups. Complete 5 Thrusters and 5 barFacing Burpees as many reps as possible with the remaining time. Check out the blog post to see the rest of the standards. Good Luck!

A Code Orange air quality action day has been declared in Susquehanna Valley for today. Allegheny County homicide detectives are currently investigating the fatal shooting of a man in North Braddock. Down in downtown Pittsburgh, the annual Light Up Night is officially cancelled. And a Cumberland County baker will compete in the Food Network’s “Holiday Wars.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just this past holiday season, Kim appeared in the Food Network show "Holiday Wars" as part of the Bah-Hum-Bakers team, who would eventually WIN the competition. Kim knew she wanted to be an artist when she left high school and spent several years as an art instructor but eventually fell into creating cakes for competitions, exercising her artistic muscles in a very unique way. After winning several competitions she was approached to audition for a Food Network program, and the rest is history. Kim tells us all about her experience on TV as well as the four (and a half!) Peace Doves she painted in Sullivan County NY as part of the Woodstock 50th Anniversary Celebration. To eat, Kim brings in her famous Rowdy Reindeer cookies, and Adam brings in a quintet of hot sauces for a taste-off.

On this week's episode of "The Food Enthusiast," veteran food writer Dara Bunjon talks about holiday baking with Jason Hisley, founder of the Timonium-based Cake By Jason and a competitor on Food Network's "Holiday Wars."

On this fetch episode of the podcast, Mean Girls star Jonathan Bennett stops by to talk about career, carbs, Christmas, and more! Jonathan shares behind-the-scenes stories from hosting Cake Wars, Halloween Wars, and the newest cake competition, Holiday Wars. Jonathan also opens up about his career and how the path unfolded for him. He also reveals his true feelings about being recognized as his Mean Girls role, Aaron Samuels, on a daily basis.

#Podcast #WGU one of the most Nerdtastic Podcast awarded by the Westword Magazine and sponsored by Hobby DB the collectors database https://wefunder.com/hobbydb/?utm_source=5280_Geek&utm_medium=podcast This week it’s Crisis, Holiday Wars, and #selfiestickserious! Double A comes up with a great theory for Wonder Woman 84 that crushes Smurf. Lost in Space, Locke & Key, and Mad Max are all at the top of our minds and the chance for greatness that awaits the right candidate at Amazon. All this and more in TV, Movies, Games, and Nerd News for your Weekend Geek Update. #Horror #GeekNews #Comics #Netflix #Disney+ #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Sydney Lotuaco is here with Dean to try and figure out how to suck less at dating. We hear about some dates she’s been on since Paradise and she shares a WILD story about when too many gifts is a red flag.   And Mean Girls Star Jonathan Bennett stops by with his partner Jaymes Vaughn to tell us the secret to a strong relationship. We also hear about his new show “Holiday Wars” and he tells Dean why there are gingerbread houses… but no gingerbread vans!   Relationship expert Jill Gonzalez reveals which cities are the best… and WORST to date in and why. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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The Holiday Wars host looks back on memories from the famous film and forward to the 2020 celebration in New York City

Time Codes: 00:00:27 - Introduction 00:03:10 - Happy Holidays! 00:04:32 - Cookies 00:20:04 - All Along the Wall 00:33:53 - Holiday Wars 01:01:51 - Wrap up 01:02:59 - Contact us It's the holiday season, and for December Sean and Derek discuss three holiday-related webcomics. The start off by looking at two shorter works, Kate Beaton's Cookies (available on her Hark! A Vagrant website) and Emily Carroll's creepy All Along the Wall. After that they look at the much more substantial Holiday Wars, written by Scott King and with art by Michael Odom. So sit back, plug in your earphones, and enjoy the holiday goodness of this month's webcomics episode.

  Dr. Chris and Fr. John Rutten talk about the holiday wars and a different way to respond to them. The post https://www.sfcatholic.org/ignition-339-holiday-wars/ (Ignition 339 – Holiday Wars!) appeared first on https://www.sfcatholic.org (Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls).

Dr. Chris and Fr. John Rutten talk about the holiday wars and a different way to respond to them

Every Kickstarter campaign doesn't have to be big to be successful. Scott King joins me to discuss his fourth Kickstarter campaign and the success he has found doing the small ones.

Reviews: The Adventures of Chrissie Claus, A Christmas Carol, Holiday Wars, Holidaze, Superf*ckers Save Christmas, Scrooge and Santa Happy Christmas! Jimmy is in New Jersey visiting his sister and the family for Christmas. So, he brings you this quickie, some would say weird, solo episode full of Christmas joy (and music) and lots of babbling. And since it is the holiday, he decides to review Christmas comic books. You'll have to listen in to find out which were naughty and which were nice. He briefly talks about some It's A Wonderful Life tidbits, recent casting of Paul Rudd as Ant Man and Vin Diesel as Groot, and the persistent rumor that JK Rowling is producing a Harry Potter stage play. Only one news bit but it'll tug your heartstrings as it's about a girl with cancer in Vallejo, CA whom gets a Wonder Girl type wish. Plus a special message from Hugh Grant, the prime minister of the UK. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

In our last episode before Christmas, we talk about Brian Posehn, Gerry Duggan, and Rick Remender's The Last Christmas from Image Comics along with Holiday Wars by Scott King and Michael Odom.  We also discuss a bizarre Christmas party, Santa stories, and Welcome to the Jungle. Radio Free Echo Rift is your the twice weekly Pirate Pop Culture Podcast brought to you from Deep Beneath the City of Philadelphia! We have thirty minutes to record each episode here in the confines of the Waiting Room - the only place our evil overlords, the Researchers, can’t monitor our activities. If we were ever caught, we’d be atomized for sure! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Download Episode 55: Everybody Has A Santa Story to Tell 00:35 - Intro01:08 - Christmas Partying / Party Crasher03:37 - Playing Similes06:17 - Welcome to the Jungle06:57 - Letters: Favorite Christmas Comics - Uncanny X-Men #230 and #14310:47 - When Shows/Comics Embrace Christmas11:52 - The Story of Tom18:08 - The Last Christmas (Brian Posehn, Gerry Duggan, Rick Remender - Image Comics)19:11 - The Last Christmas is an R Rated Punk Rock Christmas Story22:59 - Holiday Wars by Scott King and Michael Odom (Buy it on Amazon)24:07 - Holiday Wars and the Holiday's Personified25:48 - Everybody has a Santa Story to Tell27:20 - Twas the Night Before Christmas has never been topped28:23 - Rick Remender's Art29:10 - Outro Merry Christmas and thanks for all the support! Call-in number: 856-208-RIFT Letters: letters@echorift.com Follow @echorift for podcast and comic updates Follow @Don_Garvey and @Connelly_Mike Music for the Radio Free Echo Rift Podcast is provided by Home At Last, show them love by liking HAL on Facebook!

If at first you don't succeed, relaunch. Holiday Wars creator Scott King shares with us what he did to relaunch his project to success.