On the last show of 2012, Patrick Martins hosts a special edition of "The Main Course" devoted to the concept of giving and charity. He's joined by Anthony Butler, Executive Director of St. Johns Bread & Life, a non profit organization that brings food and assistance to the poor and accompany them on their journey to wholeness by providing necessary services. Also in the studio is our very own Executive Director of HeritageRadioNetwork.org, Erin Fairbanks. Tune in for an extended conversation on the nature and practice of giving, from modern to biblical contexts. Anthony reminds us that we have an obligation to our neighbors every day, not just Christmas. Learn about some of the incredible deeds being done by people across the country and find out how you can to more to support your fellow humans. Happy Holidays everybody! This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.

"People need to know that our obligation to our neighbor is the other 364 days, not just Christmas." -- 05:44

"If we don't give out of what we have, we're not making any change or investment." --09:20

--Anthony Butler, Executive Director of St. Johns Bread & Life

This week on A Taste of the Past, host Linda Pelaccio is joined by celebrity pastry chef to the stars Eric Lanlard who has recently published several recipe books for baking at home. He discusses the origins of baking and the history of prominent bakers who worked under harsh conditions and the comparison to baking today. Hear chef Lanlard talk about early recipe creation and baking for the Queen of England and her passion for food. He discusses the history of Antonin Careme's baking for royal courts as well as his own cooking for celebrities. His most recent book is a selection of recipes for home baking called "Tart It Up!" This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

"I wanted to put [savory baking] back in fashion." [2:01]

"I know what it's like to put something on the table and get the wow factor." [2:03]

"I like giving more tips, I like getting more flavors." [2:04]

"Baking is like chemistry." [2:05]

"I want to make [baking] accessible." [2:05]

-- Eric Lanlard, Pastry Chef on A Taste of the Past

This week on The Mike & Judy Show, things get especially dirty with Mike McPadden of the legendary celebrity nude archive Mr.Skin.com and his wife, writer Rachel McPadden of XOjane.com. The group discusses everything from "PBP shots" in porn, relationship writing and the disappointing collaboration between Lou Reed and Meticalla. Listen at your own risk! This episode was sponsored by Roberta's.

"Nu-wave girls are....guys"

--Mike McPadden on The Mike & Judy Show