Daytime Confidential

DC #239: Soap Hunks Adonis 2008

Sun, 11 May 2008 21:26:00 GMT

Danny from Soaphunks.net joins Luke and special guest Nicki to discuss the launch of Adonis 2008, the hugely popular online contest that determines who is the biggest hunk in daytime is.

You'll never guess which soap hunk is known to get eliminated early. Will he make it farther in 2008?

Danny explains the rules, how the contest works, and when the winners are announced in each weekly chat. Nicki points out which rounds are expected to be the most competitive and Danny tells about the soap hunks that have shown up for the weekly chats.

Oh and did we mention this episode includes an after the show discussion?

DC #238: CBS & DAYS Playing Executive Producer

Thu, 8 May 2008 20:05:00 GMT

On today's super-sized CBS & Days edition of Daytime Confidential we're playing executive producer with Guiding Light and discussing what we'd do to get the show turned around within six months. Harley and Cyrus relationship and finances are a hot topic and we discuss Guiding Light's audio quality improvements and how the show needs "little moments" to get viewers to tune back in.

Just week's after being interviewed by Daytime Confidential Brandon Beemer has signed on to the Bold & Beautiful and we discuss what type of character we'd like to see him portray. Is there a correlation with the lack of Stephanie and the show's ratings sinking? We discuss the possibility.

Michael Damian is returning to the Young & Restless for another visit and we discuss how the show seems to be going nowhere fast. Victoria vs. Adam, is this rivalry worth the hype?

As the World Turns' Brad Snyder found out he's a father and is a bit insecure while we're finally starting to see Katie mature. We're loving Emily and Casey and wonder if they could end up being a couple. If so does this play on the show's history?

It is being reported that Joe Moscolo has been fired by Days of Our Lives and we're discussing what impact this news might have on the show's ratings. Have the writers written Chelsea into a corner by making her barren? What does this mean for the long term viability of the character? Robo John testified about EJ and Sami's relationship and reveals that there might be more to their relationship than either realizes.

In case that isn't enough for you in this super-sized episode there is a fairly heated discussion about this year's Emmy Nominations.

DC #237: ABC Beating Them At Their Own Game

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:26:00 GMT

On today's ABC edition of the Daytime Confidential podcast Jamey joins Tina and Luke to discuss Dixie haunting Adam on All My Children. Erica freed from solitary confinement and Angie and Jesse's daughter.

Ron Carlivati's writing is back in a big way on One Life to Live. Jared and Natalie hook up and Blair finally finds her backbone and faces off against Todd.

Is this the "real" Anna who has returned to spend time with Robin or is she being written out of character? Is Alexis legal eagle status in jeopardy? Spixie is a couple we're enjoying and are the writers blatantly turning Sam into a "Brendabot"?

DC #236: CBS and DAYS The Kiss

Sun, 4 May 2008 22:06:00 GMT

On today's CBS & Days edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike and Jamey discuss Lily losing her baby and Victor's new family on Young & Restless.

As the World Turns' Luke and Noah kiss while the show tries to catch lightening in a bottle with Maddie 2.0.

Katherine Kelly Lang's amazing performance surround Storm's death on Bold & Beautiful.

Natalia & Frank on Guiding Light.

Is Ava's forcing Patch to have sex with her any different than EJ forcing Sami to have sex with him on Days of Our Lives? Lucas' return to Salem and please let Robo John stick around for a while.

DC #235: 2008 Emmy Nominations, WTH

Fri, 2 May 2008 06:15:00 GMT

The 2008 Daytime Emmy Nominations were announced on April 30, 2008 and Luke, Tina, Jamey and special guest TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco are discussing the controversies surrounding who was snubbed and who is deserving. From Younger Actress to Lead Actor there is so much to talk about and so little time.

Branco talks about his recent visit to the GLAAD awards and the reaction to the Nuke controversy by those in primetime and movies.

We question him on a couple online rumors hoping that he can debunk them. One about One Life to Live return and another about the possible return of a former daytime Co-Head Writer to daytime.

DC #234: Eden Riegel's "Imaginary Bitches"

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Emmy winning actress Eden Riegel drops by Daytime Confidential to dish about her new webisodic

DC #232: ABC Smart Woman Syndrome

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:33:00 GMT

On today's ABC edition of the Daytime Confidential podcast Jamey from the CBS & DAYS edition joins Belinda and Luke to discuss the latest news about All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live.

Ne-Yo performs for Angie and Jesse's wedding, Erica's behind bars boy band performance and Kendall's guilt on All My Children.

A casting call has went out for the mother of General Hospital's Claudia, portrayed by Sarah Brown and we discuss Jamey's wishful casting for the role. Luke's loving Spixie and we discuss the casting of Jason Cook as a doctor. Sonny's "MP" strikes again.

We discuss Soap Opera Weekly's interview with One Life to Live Head Writer Ron Carlivati about what he had had planned before the writers strike and how things turned out. Carlo Hesser is returning for the 40th Anniversary and Nash is leaving. Susan Haskell has finally confirmed on her official website the online rumors that have abounded since last fall that she is returning to Llanview. We discuss all this and much, much more.

DC #232: Top 5 Supporting Characters

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:54:00 GMT

On today's Top 5 edition of Daytime Confidential we're counting down the Top 5 Supporting Characters in Daytime. These are the talented actors and actresses who excel in supporting or more back burner roles.

DC #231: CBS and DAYS Vodka By The Pint

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:25:00 GMT

On today's CBS and DAYS edition of Daytime Confidential Mike, Jamey and Luke discuss the comments made by Guiding Light's Kim Zimmer about the state of the show and not using her. We discuss Jamey's "10 Reasons To Tune Into Guiding Light."

Over on Young and Restless Gloria is giving back but do you think that makes Mike and Jamey happy? Tune in to find out. We discuss Kathy Hilton's guest appearance and Victoria Rowell's retake.

As the World Turns' threw one of the best weddings in memory and we're discussing it along with Martha Bryne's leaving and Mike's Return.

We take a moment to remember the best bitch in daytime and Jamey suggests that Bridget Forrester needs to use Match.com.

Mike is wondering what exactly it is that Jamey and Luke like about Nicole and we discuss the casting of Joe Penny as Ava's father.

DC #230: ABC Bitchy Bangs

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:23:00 GMT

On today's ABC edition of Daytime Confidential Belinda, Tina and Luke discuss One Life to Live's "bitchy bangs," Luke and Tina's funniest Llanview moment of the week. Susan Haskell's possible return to her old stomping grounds and what might this mean for Michael Easton's John McBaine?

Where in the hell is Edward Quartermaine? Why isn't he there for his great grandson Michael? What on General Hospital turned Tina off? The Haunted Star reopens yet again. What about a Lulu/Johnny/Maxie triangle?

Ambyr Childrens leaves All My Children as Colby Chandler. Jake is being held hostage by militants. Where is Jamie and why doesn't the Martin family know that Jake is being held hostage?

We also choose who our Performer of the Week from the three ABC soaps is.

DC #229: "Stray" Interview

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:48:00 GMT

On today's show Luke and Jamey interview Patrick Cronen and Josh Folan of Amsterdam Artists, the production company producing the upcoming film "Stray" featuring All My Children's Jacob Young and Guiding Light's Marcy Rylan.

"Stray" is the story of Best friends Jude and Alex know everything about women, except how to make them stay. When the end of a relationship leaves Jude heartbroken, Alex vows to impart what he knows. As they pursue new romances, the pair soon discovers that the path to love and sex rarely runs smooth, and happiness comes at a price. Fast-paced and witty, Stray is an âunromantic comedyâ that explores the crude wisdom of single men. A realistic portrayal of twenty-something life, it is the first love story ever told completely from the male perspective.

DC #228: ABC Romance in Wartime

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:05:00 GMT

On today's ABC edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Belinda and Tina discuss Guza's comment about General Hospital telling the story of "romance in wartime." We discuss Carly accepting responsibility for her actions and does a true "mob" actually exist in Port Charles?

We discuss the possibility of One Life to Live taking the easy way out and what appears to be a new alliance that may be in the works.

Finally, we discuss All My Children and the three things each of us would do to improve the creatively struggling show.

DC #227: Top 5 Actors We Want Back Now 2008

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:24:00 GMT

Back by popular request the Daytime Confidential gang is revisiting the Top 5 Actors We Want Back Now with a new and fresh list of actors and actresses who we want to return to daytime. These are the actors and actresses who aren't on TV and who we want to return now.

Join Luke, Tina and Jamey as they reveal who it is they want back.

DC #226: ABC WUBS IQ Test

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:55:00 GMT

On today's episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Belinda and Karen discuss General Hospital's 45 years on television and the now infamous 47 second tribute clip. We reminisce about our current and all time favorite and hated characters and couples and what storyline hooked us on the Port Charles. We reminisce about the Nurse's Ball and discuss Luke's theory as to why it is no longer apart of the show.

Over on One Life to Live we discuss Starr's pregnancy and the return of angry Antonio along with

When, in recent memory, was the last time that Erica Kane had a truly substantive storyline? We can't remember can you? One thing is fore sure the rumor of Opal being killed off isn't sitting well with the Daytime Confidential crew.

All this and much much more on this weeks ABC edition of Daytime Confidential.

DC #226: CBS and DAYS Take Care of My Pooky

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:47:00 GMT

On today's CBS & Days of Our Lives edition of Daytime Confidential Mike, Luke and Jamey discuss how Judith Chapman is defying Madison Avenue's rules on the Young and Restless, Victor and his new bimbo, and Lily's pregnancy.

A listener writes in defending As the World Turns' Jade, proving that Jade fans do exist. We discuss Gwen and Will's leaving Oakdale and how the character of Allison isn't being written in character.

All we want on Guiding Light is a good story, nothing more, nothing less. No one can "out Lizzie" Lizzie so why are the writers even trying? A listener writes in taking us to task about Gus' death and Harley's reaction.

What about the Bold and Beautiful has Mike screaming at his TV and Jamey on defense?

Over on Days of Our Lives Nicole is back and Luke's in heaven. Jamey accuses a fan favorite character of being a turncoat and is it wrong to like Dr. Jonas and Chelsea?

All this and more on today's CBS and Days of Our Lives edition of Daytime Confidential!

DC #225: Brandon Beemer Interview

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 23:04:00 GMT

On today's special edition of Daytime Confidential Luke and Jay visit with Brandon Beemer about his role as Shawn Brady on Days of Our Lives.

We talk about what it was like, as his first major soap role, to portray the son of soap royalty Bo and Hope Brady and work with Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell. He talks about Days of Our Live's big plane crash and what it was like for Shawn and Belle to spend so much time on the run. He shares with us how he and Martha Madison found out that Shawn and Belle were being written off the canvas and who he would have liked to have more scenes with if he had had time. We ask him about the online rumors that he may end up at One Life to Live or Bold and Beautiful. He talks about Samantha's Friends, a wonderful charity that seeks to help youth, challenged by catastrophic illness, gain independence with the assistance of a service canine.

Be sure to visit drop by Brandon Beemer's Official MySpace profile and leave him a comment and keep up on his latest appearances.

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DC #224: Top 5 Soap Weddings

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 22:15:00 GMT

On today's Top 5 edition of Daytime Confidential Tina, Luke and Jamey count down their Top 5 Soap Weddings. These are the weddings that stood out for us and left a lasting impression on our suds filled minds.

DC #223: Nelson Branco's News

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 04:59:00 GMT

TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco returns to Daytime Confidential with breaking news about One Life to Live star Andrea Evans. In addition to the state of One Life to Live he visits with Luke and Tina about the Beth Ehlers rumors; could Ric Hearst save Guiding Light?; where he'd like to see Martha Madison end up; what exactly is Agnes Nixon's role at All My Children; where does ABC and Days of Our Lives stand in the WGA arbitration; his thoughts on the impact of an Actors Strike on daytime; a Victoria Rowell update; a Genie Francis update; his thoughts on General Hospital's 47 second tribute to 45 years; what One Life to Live has in store for its anniversary and what is upsets Nelson Branco about daytime.

DC #222: CBS and Days Heap of Trouble

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 05:55:00 GMT

On today's show Mike, Jay, and Luke discuss Days of Our Lives rumors including the possible arrivals of Alexa Havins and Roscoe Born. Jay's thoughts on Tamara Braun's Ava. What is going on between Max and Nick.

As always, the topic of Gloria vs. Genoa city is a hot topic and we're wondering who TPTB might pair Felecia up with. Could it be Brad or Nick or do Jamey and Mike have other possibilities in mind?

As the World Turns' is selling off the Snyder farm but we're more worried about where the Walsh mansion and Lily's mansion are. Could this be a blatant plot point to bring Mike back into the picture? Julie Pinson joins As the World Turns but it doesn't look like it will be as Molly and we're a bit bummed.

The Bold and Beautiful's Susan Flannery finds herself smack dab in the middle of an AFTRA/SAG battle over the potential Actors Strike and our predictions of what is going to happen in the fast developing Pheobe/Rick/Taylor triangle and why is it that almost every character on the show is acting as if they are in heat?

It's been a few weeks and Guiding Light's new filming format is beginning to reveal the flaws in the system. We love the out door scenes but the indoor scenes need some improvement. Gus bit the dust in a motorcycle accident and we discuss Olivia receiving his heart.

DC #221: ABC Angry Angry Angry

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 01:28:00 GMT

On today's ABC edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, and Jay discuss Erica on the run and Beth Ehlers on All My Children as Hayley. The return of angry Antonio to One Life to Live, Star is preggers, Andrea Evans possible return as Tina Lord Roberts. Ric and Sonny team up against Trevor, Finola Hughes' return to General Hospital and rumors of Genie Francis return.

DC #220: Joseph C. Phillips Interview

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:38:00 GMT

On today's show we have an exclusive interview with Joseph C. Phillips, the original portray er of General Hospital's Justus Ward. We visit about his time on General Hospital including his favorite storyline, what it was like to portray a member of the Quartermaine family, and work with the wonderful Rosalind Cash.

We discuss his role on the NBC hit comedy The Cosby Show, the two upcoming documentaries he is set to appear in, and weighs in on the As the World Turns Nuke controversy.

He talks about his work with Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, his book "He Talk Like A White Boy", and how raising his sons is the most fulfilling roles of his life.

DC #219: ABC Special Guest

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:16:00 GMT

On today's show Save the Quartermaine Contest Winner Karen joins Luke, Belinda, and Tina to discuss her winning entry. How she'd save the Quartermaine family and where she was inspired to come up with her submission. It is a wonderful discussion of the Quartermaine family and their General Hospital history.

DC #218: Top 5 Sexiest Couples

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:12:00 GMT

Things are getting sexy on Daytime Confidential with our Top 5 Sexiest Couples countdown. Jamey, Mike, Tina and Luke discuss the couples who we believe burn up our screens with their chemistry and seduce us to come back day after day.

DC #217: Nelson Branco Interview

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:30:00 GMT

TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco joins Luke and Jay for an in-depth discussion of the soap industry, all the latest gossip, his interviews with Michelle Stafford and Katherine Kelly Lang, his Emmy prediction, how the industry could reinvent itself with additional programming and much more.

We talk about his belief that fans watch for the "little moments" and that soaps have been dumbed down. What is going on with the Proctor and Gamble soaps, including Guiding Light's use of its couples, the "Nuke" controversy and letting go of Martha Byrne.

Branco predicts that Victoria Rowell will return to the Young and Restless by April or May and discuss the rumors of Jeanie Cooper leaving the venerable soap.

We learn why there isn't more diversity on the Bold and Beautiful, which character was supposed to have been gay, and who might soon appear as a recast Thomas Forrester.

Could Cady McClain's return as a ghost for May sweeps end up being more? The real reason why Susan Lucci lost the Emmy so many times. All My Children is using its veterans more often and how Nelson believe it is emblematic of the industry.

Will Days of Our Lives be canceled? Where could Brandon Beemer and Martha Madison pop up next. Might Kyle Lowder be returning to Salem and will Deidre Hall get a Emmy nomination.

DC #216: CBS and Days Hypothetically and Allegedly Speaking

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:20:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives edition of Daytime Confidential Mike, Jay, and Luke discuss the rumors that As the World Turns and Guiding Light have been renewed and what it means for each show and the two as a pair. We also discuss Olivia having a threesome and Ava "sticking it to the man" on Guiding Light.

Rumors are swirling about Days of Our Lives' fate and we discuss in depth what, if true, they could mean for the show, its actors, and characters.

DC #215: Save the Quartermaines Contest Winners

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:47:00 GMT

The Save the Quartermaines Writing Contest was a great success. We had a bunch of wonderful submissions and we've narrowed it down to our three winning picks. On today's show we discuss each of our three final picks and announce the winner of the Save the Quartermaines Writing Contest.

The winner of the contest has won an opportunity to be a guest on the ABC Edition of the Daytime Confidential podcast.

Congrats to the winner and runners up and thank you to all who sent in your submissions.

DC #214: Performer of the Week

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:03:00 GMT

On today's edition of Daytime Confidential Tina, Mike, Jay, and Luke choose the actors and actresses who they think did an outstanding job the week before and discuss the latest weekly ratings.

DC #213: David Chisum Interview

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:28:00 GMT

On today's show Luke and Tina visit with One Life to Live's David Chisum about his role as Miles Lawrence. What is the connection between Miles Lawrence and Addie Cramer? What does he think of Roxie's crush on Miles and how he'd like to see Miles grow as a character.

We discuss his work in primetime TV and his work on the upcoming movie "The Clique" and his role in the soon to be released on DVD "The Onion Movie".

We discuss his role as a celebrity spokesman for the charity Vision Walk, his participation in the 2008 ABC Salutes Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids gala, and his support of The Gabriel Project.

Jeania his fan club president joins us and we talk about the importance of fan support for actors who portray minor characters.

DC #212: CBS and Days Super Sized

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:15:00 GMT

On today's show Mike, Jay, and Luke discuss Mandy Bruno's great performance on Guiding Light, Harley's mid life crisis, and whether or not we believe that Harley and Cyrus are more than a passing fad.

We're loving Alley Mills on Bold and the Beautiful and her going after Donna. Taylor and Nick's kiss and Jay makes a prediction.

As the World Turns' seems to be rubbing Mike the wrong way as he goes into a rant about his favorite show and Luke wants to know why in the world the show is recasting the most boring male character in daytime, Mike Kasnoff? Is this the real or fake Allison Stewart and why we're enjoying the character of Matt and not Ameera as a storyline plot point.

Daniel and Amber as a couple has caught our attention, Adam (aka Victor Jr.) is horny, and the Lynn Marie Latham housecleaning going on at the Young and Restless.

When was the last time that Lexie took a refresher on medical disclosure laws and do we like Chelsea with this new doctor? Is Days of Our Lives rewriting its history with this Patch and Ava storyline?

DC #211: Performer of the Week

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:03:00 GMT

On today's edition of Daytime Confidential Jay, Tina, Mike, and Luke make their picks for Performer of the Week and discuss the latest ratings.

DC #210: Victor Miller Interview

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:08:00 GMT

Three time Emmy winning writer Victor Miller visits with Luke and Danielle about his career of over twenty years in daytime including what it was like to work with Megan McTavish, how Robin Strasser almost got him fired when he first started at One Life to Live, what it was like to work at Guiding Light and Another World, what inspired him to pen the horror hit "Friday the 13th", and much, much more.

DC #209: ABC WUBS Herky Jerky

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:26:00 GMT

On today's ABC WUBS edition of Daytime Confidential Karen from Wubs.net joins Luke and Belinda to discuss Tuc Watkins' return to One Life to Live and the amazing scenes with Todd, Blair, and Starr last week.

We discuss Ricky Paull Goldin's jump to All My Children and the Frankie and Colby dynamic.

Karen has the latest General Hospital spoilers including Sam and Ian being called "Sin", Who exactly is the Olivia Kate mentioned, Karen's thoughts on Claudia, and what did Ric Hearst do to deserve this Marianna storyline?

DC #208: Performer of the Week

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 02:53:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week edition of Daytime Confidential Mike, Jay, Tina, and Luke make their picks for Performer of the Week and discuss the latest ratings and what helped Days of Our Lives improve.

DC #207: Daytime Emmy PreNominations

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:53:00 GMT

On this special Daytime Emmy Pre-Nominations episode Mike, Tina, Jay, and Luke discuss all the major acting categories, who is missing, who shouldn't be in certain categories, and which two actors in each category the Daytime Confidential gang thinks has a lock on an actual nomination.

DC #206: CBS and DAYS Silent But Deadly

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:56:00 GMT

On today's show Mike, Jay, and Luke discuss the Days of Our Lives' plane crash, Tamara Braun's arrival, will Grandpa Shawn's death be used as well as Asa's on OLTL, Chelsea's upcoming storyline, and Phillip's leg.

Over on Young and Restless we discuss Victor Jr aka Adam vs. Nick and whether or not he may have the hots for Phyliss and Nikki or both. Nick's memory and why hasn't he gotten it back?

We're looking forward to Guiding Light's production changes and we discuss whether or not it will have a positive impact on the show and if it doesn't, what then?

On Bold & Beautiful we discuss Brooke vs. Taylor and what happens to the show when Susan Flannery retires?

Meanwhile over at As the World Turns we discuss Vienna and Henry, Luke, Noah, and Ameera, and what is Matt's connection to Oakdale?

Oh and did we mention that Daytime Confidential is good for your marriage?

DC #205: ABC Luke's Dream World

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:23:00 GMT

On today's show Daytime Confidential Regan joins Tina and Luke to discuss the latest on All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital. Including JR vs. Richie, Angie and Jessie vs. Luke and Laura's return, Reaction to Van Peebles' Samuel Woods on All My Children.

Rex's background of Charlie, Christian and Flash, the Jared and Matthew dynamic, Bo fired, Hunt Block's Ramsey, and yet another Todd redemption storyline.

Scrubs, Claudia the two bit tramp, What happened to Monica's storyline, When will Liason be out to the world, Good news for Sam fans, and who is Ian and what are his possible connection to the Cassadines.

DC #204: Performer of the Week

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:50:00 GMT

On this week's Performer of the Week edition of Daytime Confidential Mike, Tina, Jay and Luke choose the actor or actress who we consider to have done an outstanding job during the previous week. We also discuss the ratings for February 11 - February 15, 2008 and how compared to a year ago ABC has lost over three million viewers, CBS has lost over a million viewers and NBC has pretty much held steady.

DC #203: Tristan Rogers Interview

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:21:00 GMT

On today's show Luke and Tina visit with General Hospital's Tristan Rogers about his years as Robert Scorpio. What it was like to be apart of the cast of General Hospital during the early 80's and the Luke & Laura years and more recently his brief return in 2006. The fact that his character will soon be a grandfather onscreen and the ongoing Holly vs. Anna debate. We visit about his thoughts on the survival of the daytime genre and how a web based soap could be created. We talk about his critically acclaimed his short film "Opportunity Knocks". We now you will enjoy this special edition of Daytime Confidential!

DC #202: CBS and DAYS Riddle Us This

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 06:02:00 GMT

Riddle us this. How many women on Guiding Light can Josh and Reva's love drive crazy? This and other questions are what Mike, Jay, and Luke are discussing on the CBS and Days edition of Daytime Confidential.

On today's show we discuss Eric in his skivvies on Bold and Beautiful. The Jack and Sharon crossover to Bold and Beautiful from Young and Restless along with Hope's passing, Victor Jr., and Gloria vs. Jeff and Gloria vs. Jack.

We've got the latest on the Nuke Kiss Controversy on As the World Turns and how Jay is enjoying Katie and Brad's slow build. Oh and is that an addition to the Carly Snyder home set?

Also from Guiding Light we're discussing Crazy Cassie and Ava being preggers.

Over on Days of Our Lives this is the most we've enjoyed John Black in Ages, Grandpa Shawn's death, Victor and Caroline, and is Chloe a diva or just plain evil?

All this and more on today's show!

DC #201: ABC Clink Boom

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:23:00 GMT

On today's ABC edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jay, and Tina discuss the Victoria Rowell One Life to Live rumors, Mary J. Blige's performance at Starr's Sweet 16 birthday party, and is the character of Starr being destroyed? Who had the best "Go Red" episodes All My Children or One Life to Live? Is the Martin Family making a resurgence and the arrival of Rob Gardner on All My Children. Bob Guza is renegotiating his contract, WUBS spoilers, and TMK General Hospital spoilers.

DC #200: Top 5 Returns

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:57:00 GMT

On today's show Tina from Primetime Pulse joins Jay and Luke to count their Top 5 Returns to Daytime. These are the actors and characters who whose returns we've enjoyed the most.

DC #199: Performer of the Week

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:21:00 GMT

On this week's edition of the Daytime Confidential podcast Tina, Jay, and Luke are making their picks for Performer of the Week. Also discussed are the latest ratings for all eight soaps and the fact that Days of Our Lives was the only soap not to lose viewers and that As the World Turns seems to be able to keep edging out General Hospital for third.

DC #198: Jeania Is That Addicted

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:28:00 GMT

On today's show ABC soap super fan Jeania from FanFare Inc returns to Daytime Confidential to talk about what she and her stars have been up to including Kamar de los Reyes, Mfundo Morrison, BethAnn Bonner, Tobias Truvillion, Sean Ringgold, Chase Coleman, David Chisum, Tika Sumpter

DC #197: Top 5 Post Writers Strike Wishes

Sat, 9 Feb 2008 18:51:00 GMT

We're back with our first Top 5 countdown of 2008! On today's show Tina from the Primetime Pulse podcast, and Foxy join Luke to count down their Top 5 Post Writers Strike Wishes. These are the things we want to improve our favorite soaps. Foxy makes a suggestion that has Luke searching for brain bleach and has Tina reconsidering one of her picks.

DC #196: CBS and Days No Payoff

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 00:47:00 GMT

On today's show Mike and Luke discuss Shirley Jones first scenes on Days of Our Lives, who Tony and Anna's child could be, the firing of the entire writing staff, and John's fascination with his knife. Also discussed is a listeners theory on Gloria's downfall on the Young and Restless and what is Jill and Victor's history. On As the World Turns we discuss Casey's return and what impact it may have on Luke and Noah and Barbara's battle with cancer. Mike continues his love affair with Bold and Beautiful's Taylor. And why we're frustrated with the lack of payoff from Lizzie finding out that Jonathon and Sarah were alive.

DC #195: ABC Unintentional Chemistry

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 02:54:00 GMT

On today's show Tina from the Primetime Pulse podcast and Belinda from Eye on Soaps join Luke to discuss Sarah Brown's return to General Hospital and Shell Kepler's death. Tad sees Jesse on All My Children and Ryan loses the past four years of his memory. Antonio and Talia on One Life to Live. We are also pleased to announce the official launch of our "Save the Quartermaines, Save Port Charles" campaign to save the Quatermaine family from extinction on General Hospital.

DC #194: Performer of the Week

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 21:42:00 GMT

On today's show Luke, Foxy, and Tina make their picks for Performer of the Week and discuss the latest ratings for All My Children, As the World Turns, Bold and Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, Guiding Light, One Life to Live, and Young and Restless.

DC #193: What Happens Now

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 04:02:00 GMT

On today's show Luke, Foxy, and Jay discuss Bill, Lizzie and Jonathon on Guiding Light. Jesse Soffer and Jennifer Landon leaving As the World Turns and what this means for the character of Barbara Ryan. Where Lauren Koslow could go if she were to leave Days of Our Lives. Jared Banks on One Life to Live and Taylor on Bold and Beautiful.

DC #192: Promos, Ratings Bumps, and Rumors

Sat, 2 Feb 2008 21:35:00 GMT

On today's show Luke, Foxy, and Jay discuss the Days of Our Lives' Lauren Koslow rumors, Elizabeth Hendrickson's return to daytime on Young and Restless, Carolyn Hinsey's article on who is in charge of what soap, the Sarah Brown promos, and the lack of a Budig bump in the ratings.

DC #191: Thom Racina Interview

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 14:27:00 GMT

On todays show we have an Exclusive Interview with Thom Racina, the author and Emmy Nominated former daytime writer responsible for General Hospital's Ice Princess storyline, Luke & Laura's wedding, as well as what it was like to work for Gloria Monty and write the scenes for Elizabeth Taylor's Helena Cassadine.

After leaving General Hospital Racina moved to Days of Our Lives where he was responsible for creating the characters of Steve Johnson (aka Patch) and John Black and wrote the wedding of Bo and Hope.

We also talk about his experiences as Writer at Another World, what it our Writers Strike today is like in comparison to what he went through while writing for the soaps, his personal knowledge of how Brad Pitt got his start, his advice for would be soap writers or aspiring authors, what he is doing now, and would he ever come back to daytime if asked.

We know you'll love todays show so put in your earbuds, turn on your ipod and enjoy.

DC #190: ABC Moment of Stupidity

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:35:00 GMT

On today's show Luke, Tina from Primetime Pulse, and Belinda discuss what they are looking forward to on All My Children, General Hospital, and One Life to Live. Vicki's scenes with Jessica and Natalie and her return to Llanview. Would Sonny be a stalker if he wasn't so well established and Leyla's skeevy behavior on General Hospital. Debbie Morgan and Rebecca Budig's return to All My Children and where would Angie and Jesse's return rank in terms of "big 80's couples" returns.

DC #189: CBS and Days Most Annoying Characters of 2007

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:10:00 GMT

It's been a while since Luke has been on the CBS and Days of Our Lives podcast but he returns for today's show to visit with Mike about characters that Daytime Confidential listeners and readers found the most annoying on As the World Turns, Bold and Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light, and Young and Restless. Also, on the list of things to discuss are the things we are looking forward to in 2008 and why Julie Pinson's firing from Days of Our Lives is just wrong.

DC #188: ABC Wubs Most Annoying of 2007

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:54:00 GMT

We're back with our first ABC episode of 2008 and best of all Karen from WUBS.net joins Luke and Belinda to discuss the latest General Hospital spoilers and who WUBS.net and DaytimeConfidential.com readers and listeners voted as the Most Annoying Characters of 2007.

DC #187: Trump Card

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:57:00 GMT

On today's show Luke, Tina from Primetime Pulse, guest Danielle, and special guests Foxy and Jay discuss the All My Children "REAL Greenlee" Controversy and whether or not Greenlee and Kendall are responsible for the show's sinking ratings. What's up with Carly's behavior last week on General Hospital? Wally Kurth as Sam and the Craig/Meg/Paul triangle on As the World Turns and much more.

DC #186: Performer of the Week Roundtable

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:06:00 GMT

We're back from vacation with a new edition of Daytime Confidential! On today's show Tina from Primetime Pulse, Danielle, and special guests Foxy and Jay join Luke to choose their first Performer of the Week for 2008 and discuss the latest ratings. Isn't it interesting that Days of Our Lives has jumped from 7th to 4th and why is it that One Life to Live's ratings are still the lowest when its the best soap? Could it be that One Life to Live or ABC fans don't have a taste for really good writing? Tune in for this in more on our first episode of 2008.

DC #185: The Soap Gods Hate Lisa

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 19:56:00 GMT

On today's show we discuss what Lisa considers borderline rape. Georgie's funeral and Maxie's eulogy on General Hospital. Rumors about Days of Our Lives and why Lumi fans should be afraid. The terrible thought of Natalie being pregnant with McBain's child on One Life to Live. As the World Turn's Christmas episode. Lisa's thoughts on Jack Abbott and Genoa City and Guiding Light Gossip.

DC #184: Trip Down Memory Lane

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:30:00 GMT

In this After the Show edition of Daytime Confidential Lisa and Luke discuss Another World, its stars Jensen Buchanan, Tom Eplin, Victoria Wyndam, Linda Dano, Judi Evans, and how Another World could be reborn today.

DC #183: Best and Worst of 2007

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:47:00 GMT

It's here folks! The 2nd Annual Daytime Confidential Best & Worst of 2007. This is the show where Lisa and Luke make their picks of the Best & Worst in daytime from categories such as; Guy whose chestnuts we want roasted over an open fire, Glittery Hoo Hoo of the Year, Biggest ho ho ho, Most Improved, Biggest Waste of Talent (male), Biggest Waste of Talent (female), Dreams Really Do Come True, Be Careful What You Wish For, You Go Girl, Best Stunt-Casting, Worst Stunt-Casting, Best Couple, Worst Couple, Best Triangle or Quad, Worst Triangle or Quad, Best Storyline, Worst Storyline, Best Britney Impression (worst parent), Most in Need for a Roll in the Hay, MP of the Year, Hall of Shame and many more great categories.

DC #182: ABC McDarky

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:57:00 GMT

On today's show Belinda from The View From the Recliner's Edge and Luke discuss the Budig vs. Singh controversy on All My Children and where we would back up All My Children and General Hospital to. The parallels of Johnny Z and Michael C. III and Logan vs. Johnny. Langston vs. Star, Cole shooting Miles, and Jared and Natalie on One Life to Live.

DC #181: Soaphunks Exclusive Interview

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:52:00 GMT

On today's show Lisa & Luke have an Exclusive Interview with Soaphunks.net founder Danny who is brains behind one of the largest daytime fan sites on the internet. We visit with him about his site's 2007 Soaphunk.net Awards which end on December 21st, his 100 Most Memorable Moments in Soaps, the Soap Cliche Bible, his Ideal Soap Hunk Quiz, Adonis 2007, which soap is the "hunkiest" and who are the most popular current and former soap hunks downloaded from his site and much more.

DC #180: Performers of the Week

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:56:00 GMT

On today's show Luke and Lisa make their picks for the male and female Performers of the Week, discuss the latest ratings for all your favorite soaps, Luke is extremely happy about Rebecca Budig's return and could there be a Billy Jr./Lizzie/Jonathon triangle?

DC #179: CBS and Days Little Strumpet

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:28:00 GMT

On today's show Mike and Luke discuss Hunter Tylo's return to Bold and Beautiful. Who shot Stephanie and whether or not Pamela is a red herring. As the World Turns' Katie sleeps with Brad, Chris Hughes vs. his father, Dusty rumors, and what's up with Vienna? We're in a coma watching Victoria's storyline on Young & Restless and what would an episode be without some sort of Gloria vs. Jack discussion? Guiding Light's Devil Child, Josh's ordination, and Bill Jr. Is Days of Our Lives improving with less focus on the vendetta? Who shot EJ and what's up with the gene pool of the Brady men?

DC #178: ABC Wubs Desperate Women

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:40:00 GMT

Karen from Wubs.net joins Luke and Tina from Primetime Pulse to discuss the latest in ABC soaps. On today's shows we discuss General Hospital's desperate women. Leyla, Georgie's death and Sarah Brown. One Life to Live's Gigi, Michael McBain recast, and David Vicars. How All My Children is destroying Zendall and who or what fascinated Karen and Tina in ABC daytime, who are their heroes, what are their horrors, and whose talent has been wasted.

DC #177: SOD Best and Worst of 2007

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:01:00 GMT

Lisa and Luke are discussing Soap Opera Digest's Best & Worst of 2007 and TV Guide Canda's Nelson Branco's Soapers of the Year 2007. The picks we agree with and ones we just don't.

Also, be sure to tune in next week for Daytime Confidential's 2nd Annual Best & Worst of 2007 where Lisa and Luke make their picks in some unorthodox categories.

DC #176: ABC Sarah Brown Returns to GH

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 05:45:00 GMT

On today's ABC edition of Daytime Confidential Belinda, Tina and Luke are discussing Sarah Brown's return to General Hospital and the latest rumors of who she will portray. Genie Francis on The View. Vicky returns from Paris on One Life to Live. The destruction of Erica and Jackson on All My Children and much, much more.

DC #175: Top 5 Idiots

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:26:00 GMT

Oh boy, this show is a fun one. We're counting down the Top 5 Idiots in daytime. These are the characters who are so stupid "yo momma" jokes sail over their heads like a summer breeze.

Note: This episode was recorded before Thanksgiving.

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DC #174: Top 5 Mail Bag

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:26:00 GMT

This is the show you've been waiting for. We're reading all your emails from the Top 5 Actors, Actress, Younger Actor and Younger Actress countdowns. We've got a bunch of them so we hope you enjoy.

Next Week: We count down our Top 5 Idiots In Daytime.

Note: This podcast was recorded in early to mid November. If you have sent in a list after this time frame it may not be included in this episode.

DC #173: CBS and DAYS Get Your Snark On

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:09:00 GMT

On today's show Lisa and Mike discuss Edmund's return and the Marina, Cyrus, Harley triangle on Guiding Light. The Young and Restless' Melody Thomas Scott and how uneven the show has become. The Bold and Beautiful's fashion show and who shot Stephanie Forrester. Carly/Jack/Katie/Brad vs. Craig/Meg/Paul/Rosanna on As the World Turns. Why Belle and Shawn fans should be furious about their couple and the John Black rumors on Days of Our Lives.

DC #172: ABC Switching Test Results

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:52:00 GMT

On this week's ABC Edition of Daytime Confidential Belinda, Tina and Luke discuss All My Children rumors about Levin Rambin. Asa's Will and Jared switching results to prove he is Asa's son on One Life to Live. General Hospital's paternity reveal and Monica's reaction to the news of Emily's death.

DC #171: Sweeps Love and War

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:56:00 GMT

On today's show we're discussing Tyler Christopher and Rebecca Herbst gut wrenching performances on General Hospital and asking where in the world was Lucky? Daniel Cosgrove's return to Guiding Light and how Billy and Lizzie have made it fun again. Artistic filming and Jack and Julia rumors on All My Children. Asa's will, Todd, Paris Texas and where there's smoke there's fire on One Life to Live. As the World Turn's pulling on its character's history and why we want the real Lily back. Bold and the Beautiful's slump is over and honey bears will never be the same. Who shot EJ on Days of Our Lives and how two rape storylines in a year on one show just isn't right. Finally, Young and the Restless and its "save the baby, save the world" storyline and how even Luke, Gloria's biggest defender is bored of her storyline.

DC #170: Performer of the Week

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:12:00 GMT

There were some great performances this week in the world of daytime. Tune in to find out who Lisa and Luke chose as their Performer of the Week along with their thoughts on the latest daytime ratings.

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DC #169: Top 5 Younger Actors Currently in Daytime

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:05:00 GMT

We've counted down the Top 5 Actors, Actress, and Younger Actresses currently in daytime and now we're counting down our Top 5 Younger Actors currently in daytime. These are the young actors who we believe stand out on their soaps and in the industry. Tune in to find out which actors have made our list and which actors we chose as our #1 picks.

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DC #168: Gothic Wubs

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:12:00 GMT

Karen from Wubs.net joins Belinda and Luke to discuss her interview with General Hospital star Carolyn Hennesy, the latest General Hospital spoilers, rumors, and what is happening on screen. We also discuss Asa's will on One Life to Live and why we like Richie so much on All My Children.

Be sure to check out DaytimeConfidential.com for the latest daytime news, spoilers, and more. Drop by TV Fan Online and join the forums to discuss the soaps with other fans.

DC #167: Performer of the Week

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:19:00 GMT

In this week's Performer of the Week episode Lisa has picked one of One Life to Live's notable actresses who she believes deserves more credit.
Much to Lisa's ire Luke has chosen yet another tie for his Performer of the week. One is from All My Children and the other is from Young and the Restless.

Also discussed: Daytime's ratings woes and Jack & Carly's botched wedding on As the World Turns.

DC #166: Sitting Duck

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Guiding Light's squish name crisis. Promoting As the World Turns and Guiding Light. Cady McClain is let go from As The World Turns. Sort of liking All My Children's Thursday and Friday episodes. Asa's will on One Life to Live, Lisa loves Gigi and Nathanial Marston fired. Kirsten Storms pleads no contest and the demise of General Hospital's Quartermains. The ABC Soap Hunks Calendar. Praying for Passions. Dead Crow on B&B. Hasselbeck gives birth to a boy. The Osmonds on Oprah. Sami's wedding on Days of Our Lives. Reader Emails, Listener Shoutouts and Writers Strike Update.

DC #165: Top 5 Younger Actresses

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:05:00 GMT

We've counted down our Top 5 Actors, Actresses, and now we're countind down our Top 5 Younger Actresses countdown. Only we couldn't limit ourselves to just Top 5, we've got our Top 8 Younger Actresses.

DC #164: ABC Speculation

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:56:00 GMT

Luke and Tina from Primetime Pulse discuss All My Children, One Life to Live, and General Hospital. From General Hospital's ball to Asa's will on One Life to Live and Jared speculation we're discussing the latest on your favorite ABC Soaps.

DC #163: After the Show

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Luke and Jay discussed CBS and Days and now they are discussing the ABC soaps in this After the Show episode. From One Life to Live's resurgence, All My Children's decline, and is General Hospital's Sonny really as bad as many people claim, to what if soaps were more like telenovelas, Jay gives his thoughts on the state of ABC daytime.

DC #162: Kidnapping for Sport

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 05:02:00 GMT

Luke and special guest Jay discuss Days of Our Lives, As the World Turns, Bold and Beautiful, Guiding Light, Young and Restless, with a few dashes of ABC soaps as well. A walking encyclopedia and the ultimate soap fan, Jay knows more about more soaps than anyone you'll know. Even if he hasn't been watching a show as long as long time viewers he's went back and researched their history.

DC #161: Writers Strike

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 07:23:00 GMT

The impact of the writers strike on daytime and what impact Scabs or as Luke pronounces them, scrubs, will have on the soaps during the strike. Oprah's South African scandal. Dena Higley becomes the Co-Head Writer of Days of Our Live's. Vincent's pregnancy on Passions. Justin Bruening as Knight Rider. Celine Dion on All My Children. David Vicker's return to One Life to Live. David Chisum and VisionWalk. Don't piss off the hair stylists at General Hospital and much, much more.

DC #160: ABC Girls Night Booty

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 04:01:00 GMT

The girls (Lisa, Belinda, Tina, and Danielle) are back for their monthly gab fest and they are discussing all the ABC booty including All My Children, General Hospital, and One Life to Live.

DC #159: CBS and Days Vindication

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 02:54:00 GMT

Luke may not be on the podcast but he is getting some vindication as Mike and Lisa finally admit that Meg needs to leave As the World Turns. They discuss Stephanie's return to Bold and Beautiful, the state of Guiding Light, the aftermath of John's death on Days of Our Lives, and out or into the ashes for Young and Restless?

DC #158: Run In With the Law

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:13:00 GMT

Nathaniel Marston's run in with the law. Hunter Tylo's son drowns. Colleen Zenk Pinter's battle with cancer. John's death and Lucas needs to get a grip on Days of Our Lives. Vicki's return on One Life to Live. Greenlee rumors on All My Children. Out or into the ashes on Young and Restless. Daisy's abortion and Edmund's return to Guiding Light. Sam vs. Carly on General Hospital and much, much more.

DC #157: Performer of the Week

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:43:00 GMT

We're trying something new this week. Each week we'll be discussing the actors and actresses who we believe have put in an especially great performance during the previous week.

You can nominate who you think was the performer of the week by posting who it is and why in four sentences or less at www.tvfanonline.com/forums by Friday nights.

DC #156: Michael Bruno Interview

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:09:00 GMT

In an exclusive interview with daytime super agent Michael Bruno Luke and Danielle visit with Michael Bruno about season five of I Wanna Be a Soap Star, its winner Ashlee, and what is like to work with Hogan Sheffer and Mary Beth Evans. One Life to Live's resurgence. The state of Days of Our Lives. Newcomer Dylan Bruce's upcoming arrival on As the World Turns as Chris Hughes. William Devry and Leslie Kay on Bold and Beautiful. Where the daytime industry is headed. Who he thinks are the rising young stars in daytime and a tidbit about Lynn Herring

DC #155: ABC Kiss My Grits

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 04:17:00 GMT

We've got the latest news and spoilers coming out of General Hospital fan events, a letter to Soap Opera Weekly about All My Children, and the motivation behind a "man crush" on One Life to Live's Hunt Block.

DC #154: ABC Text Message Killer Theory

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:33:00 GMT

Luke and Tina from Primetime Pulse discuss Dorian, Langston, Todd, and Kathy Brier on One Life to Live. Rumors of who the Text Message Killer is going to be on General Hospital, All My Children, upcoming General Hospital fan events and much, much more.

DC #153: After the Show

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 03:22:00 GMT

The recorder kept rolling after we recorded the main podcast as we continued to discuss the state of daytime and soaps.

DC #152: Soap Writing 101

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:31:00 GMT

Lisa's on location and we're discussing John Black's death on Days of Our Lives, Langston, Kathy Brier and Tina's return on One Life to Live. Nikolas holds a knife on Carly on General Hospital. Richie is AWESOME on All My Children. Maddie's leaving and Rosanna, Paul, Meg, and Craig on As the World Turns. Melody Thomas Scott on Young and Restless. Dinah's with Matt on Guiding Light and much, much more.

DC #151: Top 5 Actresses Currently In Daytime

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:17:00 GMT

We've counted down the Top 5 Actors Currently in Daytime and now we're counting down the Top 5 Actresses Currently in Daytime. These are the actresses who we believe really are the best there is.

Next Week: Top 5 Younger Actors Currently in Daytime
Programming Note: This episode was recorded before we received clarification on how to pronounce David Canary's last name so please don't hold that against us.

DC #150: Top 5 Actors Currently In Daytime

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 01:39:00 GMT

Here it is, the one you've been waiting for. The Top 5 Actors Currently in Daytime. These are the actor's we think are top notch. The actors that make us tune in each day.

Next Week: Top 5 Actresses Currently in Daytime

DC #149: ABC Wubfest

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:31:00 GMT

Internet spoiler queen Karen from Wubs.net joins Belinda and Luke to dish all the latest in General Hospital spoilers and discuss Colby and Adam on All My Children, Talia on One Life to Live and who is the text message killer might be on General Hospital.

DC #148: After the Show

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:48:00 GMT

It's after the show and Lisa and Luke are discussing Victor Newman on Young and Restless, Kate vs. Maxie on General Hospital, and a soap mag's most beautiful women list.

DC #147: Bad Bad Week

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 04:01:00 GMT

There are bad weeks, and then there are Barbara Walter's bad weeks. We've got the latest on her bad week as well as the Super Soap Weekend star list, All My Children flashbacks, Soap Star events, Wally Kurth's new gig on As the World Turns, what's up with Tristan Rogers, Elizabeth Keifer in A Little Night's Music, One Life to Live Michael Easton update, our picks for Performer of thw Week, reader emails and forum posts, iTunes reviews and listener shoutouts.

DC #146: ABC Daytime Crossovers

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 02:33:00 GMT

Has the time finally arrived that daytime stars are no longer the stepchildren of the acting community? Could ABC do more to cross promote its daytime stars in guest or supporting roles on its shows? We're discussing this and One Life to Live, General Hospital, and All My Children.

DC #145: CBS and Days Tightening the Noose

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:51:00 GMT

Why oh why are Donna and Eric together on Bold and Beautiful? Arguments for and against Carly Snyder on As the World Turns. Will the real Alexandra please stand up on Guiding Light. The beginning of Jack's comeback on Young and Restless. Sami has to make a choice on Days of Our Lives and much, much more.

DC #144: Spray On Tans

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 05:09:00 GMT

Heather Locklear and Jack Wagner back together. Bonnie recast on As the World Turns. Nadia Bjorlin returns to Days of Our Lives. Maurice Bernard on Oprah. Christina Chambers let go from One Life to Live. Jonathon's story on Guiding Light. Passions online. Young and Restless' Michael Evans passes away. Performer of the week picks. Victoria Clark guests on All My Children. Reader emails and much much more.

DC #143: Top 5 Useless Characters

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:12:00 GMT

You know those characters we all think are totally useless on all our favorite soaps? Well we're counting them down in this week's countdown. The Top 5 Useless Characters in daytime.

DC #142: Sex and the Podcast

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:17:00 GMT

Drinks are a flowing and Lisa, Belinda, Danielle, and Tina are dishing, gossiping, and drooling over all their favorite daytime hunks and topics, letting loose as they chat away about their favorite soaps.

DC #141: CBS and Days Plumbs in a Vice

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:10:00 GMT

Days of Our Lives creepy clowns. Plumbs in a vice on Young and the Restless. Reva and Alan on Guiding Light. Stephanie vs. her family on Bold and Beautiful. Carly vs. Katie and Luke & Noah on As the World Turns and much, much more.

DC #140: ABC LIVE From Boston

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:10:00 GMT

Live from the General Hospital fan event in Boston Tina is dishing all kinds of juicy news and gossip with Belinda and Luke including info on Sebastian Roche's Jerry Jacks, Greg Vaughn's thoughts on LuSam, Natalia Livingston's Emily, Bradford Anderson's Spinelli and Jason Thompson's Patrick Drake and more.

DC #139: After the Show

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:43:00 GMT

Lisa, Mike, and Luke unwind after the show, discussing some topics not covered in the CBS and Days podcast.

DC #138: DUIs and Disorderly Conduct

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:30:00 GMT

Three soap stars arrested for DUI and disorderly conduct. Meredith returns to The View. Falcon Crest's Jane Wyman dies. Alec Musser's triathlon. Chris Hughes cast on As the World Turns. Rumors that Jeremy and Jett won't be mixing it up on Days of Our Lives much longer. General Hospital makes the TIME 100 Greatest TV Shows list. Greg Vaughn and Kelly Monaco do an event. Guiding Light's Michelle Ray Smith interviewed by Glamour Magazine. Rumors that Phil Carey may return to One Life to Live and will Llanview become Tranview? Phillip Jeanmarie goes on recurring on Passions and much much more about your favorite soaps.

DC #137: ABC Loving Us Some WUBS

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:01:00 GMT

General Hospital spoiler diva Karen from www.wubs.net joins Luke and Belinda to discuss the latest in upcoming and long range spoilers. We also discuss how Todd has reverted to being a Bastard on One Life to Live and the new Babe recast on All My Children. This and much, much more.

DC #136: CBS and Days Dousing Fires

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:44:00 GMT

Discussing Katie Logan on Bold and Beautiful, Carly vs. Katie on As the World Turns, Reva's disappearance on Guiding Light, Ji Min's death on Young and Restless and Sami and EJ on Days of Our Lives.

DC #135: A.D.D.

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 04:01:00 GMT

Sherri Sheperd joins The View, Rosie O'Donnell's new book, more Nuke on the way on As the World Turns, Days of Our Lives takes on Young and Restless, Passions says goodbye to NBC, Spencer Grammer on Greek, Kung Fu Babe on All My Children, a Logan to root for on Bold and Beautiful, Comings and Goings on General Hospital, Farah Fath joins One Life to Live, Another World theory, and Fearless Fall Predictions.

DC #134: ABC Studios

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:03:00 GMT

Daytime Confidential listener Eleah visits with Lisa and Luke about her recent visit to the All My Children and One Life to Live studios in New York City and meeting many of the two show's stars.

DC #133: ABC Gradian Virus

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 05:01:00 GMT

Trevor Lansing is a "dirty old man" and does Spinelli deserve sympathy on General Hospital. The Angle of Mercy and Stan's paternity on Night Shift. Lindsey's jail stint and Banks, Jared Banks on One Life to Live. The Gradian Virus strikes All My Children and much, much more.

DC #132: NBC Rose Petal Lips

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 14:28:00 GMT

Lisa, Luke, and Mike discuss the latest goings on in Salem and Harmony including bleached livers, rabid dogs, rose petal lips, I Wanna Be a Soap Star contestants, choosing who lives and dies, poisoned strawberries, and much, much more.

DC #131: CBS Clustermuck

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 14:22:00 GMT

Is Lily really this stupid on As the World Turns? Heather Tom on Bold and Beautiful. Does Phyliss deserve her verdict on Young and Restless? Bring back the old Reva to Guiding Light and much, much more.

DC #130: Be Careful What You Ask For

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 23:49:00 GMT

Cameron Matheson is going to be on Dancing With the Stars. Zendall is becoming a bore on All My Children. Regis and Kelly celebrate 20 years. Trevor arrives in Port Charles. Ji Min's demise on Young and Restless. Is it possible to be a tramp from infancy? Stephanie needs to pay on Bold and Beautiful. Will Luke & Lisa throw down over As the World Turns. Idiot Shawn on Days of Our Lives. Falling off cliffs. The Soaphunks.net final round and much, much more.