Daytime Confidential

DC #378: CBS and DAYS She's Back!

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:06:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jillian, Mike and Melodie discuss the news and storylines for October 26, including:

As the World Turns is making a comeback in quality. Brad's death rocked Oakdale as the cast delivered outstanding performances. Luke and Noah's relationship is go nowhere. Can it be rebuilt? One minute Lily is in love with Holden and the next she's in love with Damian. Is this a hot mess or is ATWT just taking a page from B&B's Ridge and Brooke?

Katie is running Forrester Creations, but how long will it be before she screws things up? Is Ridge hiding behind Brooke's skirts? Can the Forrester family get Forrester Creations back from Bill Spencer? Donna and Pam do the Catwalk show. Will Sarah Brown bring the heat to The Bold and the Beautiful?

Louise Sorel returns to Days of our Lives as Vivian Alamain. What will happen to Carly? Will Bo coming to her defense save her? Rafe returns to Salem. Will he get Sami's baby back for her and what will Sami do to Nicole when she finds out her child is alive?

Billy rips into Victor with Restless style on The Young and the Restless. Victor makes his farewell tour of Genoa City amid a bunch of great flashbacks. Victor and Nikki reunite before leaving which has Jillian and Melodie in a very happy place. What is Ryder's secret and how will it impact Kevin?

DC #477: ABC Busted

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 01:21:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Eye on Soaps' Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

All My Children was ABC's highest rated soap. What in the world is going on? Is there a logical explanation? What has happened to Pine Valley's Jesse Hubbard? Is he proving to be a corrupt cop? Brot and Natalia are a cute couple, but is Natalia to intense about being a cop? David Hayward tries to hold Amanda's womb captive. Luke makes an admission he never thought he'd hear him self say.

General Hospital was on fire with Lucky's return and the build up to Claudia being busted. Maurice Bernard and Sarah Brown gave standout performances. The gang reacts to the news that Natalia Livingston is leaving GH. With Jonathan Jackson back should GH try and get Amber Tamblyn back? Belinda makes a "shocking" statement that has Jamey defending one of his favorite characters

Llanview celebrated one big gay wedding on One Life to Live. Was it a metaphor for the show's other couples? Scott Evans gave a standout performance as Oliver Fish. David Vickers has "a date with Destiny" as they go to London to rescue Matthew. With Forbes March leaving As the World Turns would this be a good time to bring him back as Nash to reunite with Jessica?

DC#376: Wed-Locked

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:01:00 GMT

Ever wondered what Cliff and Claire Huxtable would have been like during the early years of their marriage? How about Barack and Michelle? Guiding Light alums Lawrence Saint-Victor and Karla Mosley are hoping their new web dramedy Wed-Locked can give you a bit of a glimpse. Also starring the scrumptious Zack Conroy (ex-James, GL), Yyonna Kopacz (ex-Mel, GL) and Kim Brockington (ex-Felicia, GL), Wed-Locked is sure to be a treat for fans missing the life and times of one Springfield, USA. Daytime Confidential's Luke and Jamey recently caught up with the talented Saint-Victor and Mosley to find out all about the new venture, of which they are co-producing. Mosley reveals how when it comes to the ides of working with Saint-Victor again, "she got it from her Mama", as Saint-Victorâwho is penning the seriesâtalks about the life of a first time writer. After you listened be sure to check out the first episode of Wed-Locked at .

DC #475: Performer of the Week

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:28:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan, Jillian, Melodie and Mike discuss the actors and actresses they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

The last week in soaps was one of the best in recent memory so they have a long list of honorable mentions. But even though it was a good week in soaps the DC gang still has some dishonorable mentions. Can you guess who they might be?

DC #474: ABC Murder That Didn't Change the World

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:56:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Regan are joined by Eye on Soaps' Belinda to discuss All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

All My Children's murder that didn't change the world. Is Adam as the killer a let down? JR and Marissa get married and David is upset, but why should he? Kendall and Aiden are on the run, but does anyone care?

Scott Reeves joins General Hospital as Steven Webber. Reportedly he'll be the Chief of Staff. What does this mean for Monica Quartermaine? Michael remembers what Claudia did as GH builds up to her demise. Regan discusses GH rumors, including one about a possible miracle pregnancy. The Jonathan Jackson returns promo stirred up debate among fans, the DC gang weighs in.

Tea and Todd's daughter is revealed on One Life to Live. What does her arrival mean for Destiny? Dorian's big gay wedding is almost upon us, but does the gay character's motivations undermine the impact of the story? Is it good intentions twisted by political motivations?

All this and much more on today's ABC episode.

DC #473: So Long Springfield

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:42:00 GMT

On this special episode of Daytime Confidential Mike and Melodie share with Luke, Jamey and Jillian the at the Pittsburgh So Long Springfield event.

From encounters with Tom Pelphrey and Gina Tognoni to Kim Zimmer answering questions about whether or not she might be headed to another soap and the out pouring of love for Guiding Light by Pittsburg fans, Mike and Melodie recount the memorable event in this Daytime Confidential mini episode.

DC #472: CBS and DAYS Much Ado About Nothing

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:50:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Jillian discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

Flag on the play! Eric Braeden stays with The Young and the Restless. Was the media tour of "exclusives" all just a ploy? What does this mean for Melody Thomas Scott? William Rouss joins Y&R.

Jack Snyder shoots his brother Brad on As the World Turns. Katie gives birth to her baby in a warehouse. Jamey wishes that ATWT would keep Judi Evans around for a Damian, Lily, Holden and Maeve quad.

Spencer Publications swallows up Forrester Creations, but Jamey actually liked Bill Spencer this week. What will Forrester being owned by Spencer mean for Jackie M? Bill and Katie get engaged.

Stefano wakes up on Days of our Lives and starts causing problems for Nicole. Nicole goes on the run. Carly returns to Salem and is tackled by Bo.

All this and much more on today's CBS and DAYS episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #471: Colleen Zenk Pinter Interview

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:01:00 GMT

For almost 32 years, she's dazzled As The World Turns audiences as the unforgettable Barbara Ryan. On this episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast, it's Luke and Jamey, Colleen Zenk Pinter has under her spell. The soap superstar joins the guys to talk about her amazing daytime career, working opposite the likes of Anthony Herrera (ex-James) and the late Benjamin Hendrickson (ex-Hal), and how she balances it all with her real life love affair with husband and fellow soap veteran Mark Pinter.

Zenk Pinter also talks about what it's been like to finally have Babs back front and center, in a steamy, comic, cougar storyline with Trent Dawson's Henry and Lynn Herring's Audrey. She also shares how her oral cancer diagnosis has changed the way she looks at her life and career. It's an interview Oakdale lovers won't wanna miss!

DC #470: Performer of the Week

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:59:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Jillian choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of October 19.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

Who are your Performer of the Week, honorable or dishonorable mentions?

DC #469: Performer of the Week

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:48:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions and Let's Make a Deal.

DC #468: CBS and Days Kick Rocks

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:06:00 GMT

On todayâs CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

The farewell press tour by The Young and the Restlessâ Eric Braeden. Can Y&R survive without Braeden and his character Victor Newman? Does Braeden have the name recognition All My Childrenâs Susan Lucci has or does your average TV viewer just know heâs Victor Newman? If heâs gone for good who will fill Victorâs shoes? Is it Adam or are there other characters that can fill the void? Adam stole ashes to give to Sharon, but the story is full of holes. Colleenâs memorial was an emotional time, but who stood out and who shouldnât have been involved?

The fight for Forrester is heating up and the Logan women are being divided by Bill Spencer. The Forresters sell the beach house, but its sale price is nowhere near enough to pay off the loan. Steffy has an accident.

As the World Turnsâ Janet wants to raise Libertyâs child, but does Jack? Craig and Rosannaâs affair continues and Jameyâs glad because it means Carly could end up with someone else. Henry sleeps with Barbara while Vienna is passed out on the floor of the burning restaurant.

Nicoleâs lies are crashing in on her, on Days of our Lives, and we love it. This is classic soap, but shouldnât have more people been around for the reveal? What will EJ do when he finds out Stefano knew Nicoleâs secret. Jamey reacts to Carly Manning storylines. Could DAYS have an âeconomyâ super couple by bringing back Judi Evans and reuniting Adrienne and Wally Kurthâs Justin? All this and much more on todayâs CBS and DAYS episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #467: ABC High Stakes Politics

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:04:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke is joined by Eye on Soaps' Belinda and Wubs' Karen to discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Rebecca Budig returns to All My Children as Greenlee Smythe. Do you want to see a Greenlee, Ryan and Erica triangle or should AMC pursue David and Greenlee? David and Amanda christen their child. Does anyone still care who killed Stuart?

General Hospital's Claudia knows Dante's identity. Olivia and Johnny's chemistry has been spontaneous combustion. Karen shares her thoughts on Jonathan Jackson's return and James Franco coming to Port Charles.

Blair goes flying out a window on One Life to Live. Todd thinks Tea pushed Blair, but did she? Was the fight scene over done? The mayoral race is heating up as Dorian announces she's in a committed relationship. Roxie's talks to her beaver, should she share it with Viki?

DC #466: Jonathan Reiner Gets Real About Future of Soaps

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 16:35:00 GMT

With reality television becoming more and more popular, as production of scripted fare dries up, it's good these day to be a jack of all genres. That's exactly who Jonathan Reiner is. The veteran reality show producer (Starting Over, Big Brother), who got his start as an intern at Theater Week magazine, which led to him meeting the legendary Soap Opera Weekly editrix Mimi Torchin, and a career covering soaps, drops by Daytime Confidential to chat with Luke and Jamey about the differences and similarities between soaps and reality shows.

Reiner reflects on what it was like to work on daytime's first and only reality soap, Starting Over, co-created by the late Mary -Ellis Bunim, and offers a fresh perspective on why network television dramas seem to be struggling so much. He also ponders the question, why didn't Procter and Gamble seek out producers with reality television experience before embarking on their risky production model shift for the now-cancelled sudser Guiding Light? It's an interview you won't soon forget.

DC #465: Performer of the Week

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 22:45:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Mel choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

Who is your Performer of the Week?

DC #464: ABC Pimp With a Bad Perm

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 21:31:00 GMT

On todayâs ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Regan and Eye on Soapsâ Belinda discuss all the crazy casting news at All My Children and General Hospital and the latest storylines on One Life to Live, including:

Susan Lucci is staying with All My Children. Thorsten Kaye is leaving AMC. Beth Ehlers and Brianne Moncrieff are out as Taylor and Colby. Chrishell Stause is going on recurring. BethAnn Bonner joins All My Children. Luke suggests a role that he thinks Beth Ehlers would be good in.

James Franco joins General Hospital for a limited run. What does this mean for General Hospital and for the soap opera genre in general? Greg Vaughan is out at General Hospital as Jonathan Jackson returns to the role of Lucky Spencer. What will Jacksonâs return mean for the character of Lucky as a cop and could the show rewrite Jakeâs paternity?

Could Thorsten Kaye be headed for One Life to Live? Jamey shares the latest word heâs hearing. Since General Hospital landed James Franco the DC gang discusses which big names One Life to Live might try to pull in. Suggestions include Ryan Phillippe, Judith Light, Nathan Fillion, Yasmine Bleeth and Chris Evans. Jamey then makes a potentially controversial suggestion for who OLTL needs to bring back, at all costs, if it really wants to stay on the air.

All this and much more on todayâs ABC episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #463: CBS and Days Farm Fresh Candy Strippers

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 20:02:00 GMT

On todayâs CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Mel discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

Austin Peck clarifies his As the World Turns demise. Melodie is loving the abortion storyline and how well they are fleshing it out. Might Rosanna and Craig sleeping together mean that Carly could be repaired with Holden? Luke, Mike and Mel are glad that Alexandra Chando is back as Maddie Coleman. Mike has a gripe about ATWTâs portrayal of people from Kentucky and Nebraska and wonders where Dusty is.

The Bold and the Beautiful snapped up General Hospitalâs Sarah Brown. Brownâs new character Sandy Sommers will be mixing it up with Nick, Bridgett and Whip. Bill Spencer takes over Forrester Creations. Is Brad kicking Mariaâs butt in the corporate storyline department? The Steffy, Owen and Jackie triangle is heating up.

Crystal Chappell returns to Days of Our Lives as Carly Manning by stabbing Lawrence. Jamey shares a rumor about who Carly might be paired with in the future, which elicits groans from everyone on the podcast. James Scott and Arianne Zucker were on fire this past week as EJ and Nicole.

The Young and the Restless has written Victor into a corner and Eric Braeden out. The Jack and Victor feud has claimed a life, can they revert back to their old rivalry without trivializing Colleenâs death? Now that an Abbott has died, shouldnât a Newman die? Who are Y&Râs next Victor and Jack? Is Adam Y&Râs future or are Billy, Deacon, Daniel and Kevin?

DC #462: Performer of the Week

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 19:01:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they be did an outstanding job during the previous week.

They also debate their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

DC #461: CBS and Days Nikki is French for Neo

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:07:00 GMT

On todayâs CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

The Barbara vs. Audrey is one of As the World Turnsâ saving graces. Eileen Fulton wants her iconic character, Lisa Grimaldi, killed off. Luke wishes they'd just give her a good storyline, butJamey has a suggestion on how they could kill Lisa off if they decided to. Is Lily Snyder a hot mess.

The Bold and the Beautiful's Stephanie suffers a stroke. Marcus learns who his father is. Jillian suggests a someone who she believes would make a good Marcus recast. Luke and Jamey think Jacqueline MacInnes Woods might be improving a little, but Jillian can't co-sign that.

Victor walks Kate down the aisle to marry Stefano on Days of Our Lives. Lucas gets drunk again and goes to rehab. Crystal Chappell returns to Salem as Carly on Friday. Are Louise Sorel and Crystal Chappell storyline proof? Jamey thinks so.

The Abbotts find out that Colleen is brain dead and confront making the decision of taking her off life support as Victor struggles for his life. Jillian and Melodie are in heaven, having Nikki back in Geona City. Bryton James Tweets about the "black box" on The Young and the Restless and then clarifies his comment.

The DC gang picks the worst storylines currently in daytime.

DC #460: ABC Kane vs. Cramer

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:35:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Jamey are joined by David to discuss the latest happenings in Llanview.

Gina Tognoni joins One Life to Live. John Brotherton has been let go. Should OLTL reunite John and Natalie? If they do would it help ratings to bring back Evangeline to reignite one of the show's most debated triangles? Todd and Tea's wedding. From Jack's speech to Blair's plan to interrupt the ceremony. Dorian goes lesbian to win the election. Is this Dorian being Dorian? Is it offensive or is it an opportunity for a soap to weigh in on a social issue? Before David leaves he shares something a juicy tidbit about Kelly Ripa appearing in Pine Valley before All My Children moves to L.A..

Afterwards, Luke and Jamey discuss the latest in All My Children and General Hospital storylines and news, including:

Aiden Turner is out at All My Children. Is Beth Ehlers leaving AMC? Jamey talks about the latest he's heard. Why are AMC's vets like Debbie Morgan, Darnell Williams and Michael E. Knight props to Denise Vasi and Stephanie Gatschet? Might things at AMC if Susan Lucci spoke out? Which family of strong women, the Kanes or Cramers is the better family?

Luke loves pretty much everything leading up to the Spixie wedding including Olivia and Johnny, Lulu and Dante, Mac and Maxie's telling Jason to keep her from leaving Spinelli at the altar. General Hospital is improving dramatically so Luke and Jamey rank each of the seven soaps from best to worst.

All this and much more on today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #459: ABC Keep Your Bloomers On Girl

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:04:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Eye on Soaps' Belinda discuss the latest All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

All My Children's dance-a-thon is in full swing, but is it worth watching? Is Jill Larson out as Opal and could Marj Dusay be returning as Vanessa, David Hayward's mother? How might a possible return by Vanessa impact David's life and the citizens of Pine Valley? Jamey talks about his interview with former AMC star Jonathon Bennet and talks about the special Imaginary Bitches Emmy episode. How is that David Hayward can best everyone? Is Jamey warming up Jamie Luner and one thing could Pratt do to make her ok? Is AMC wasting Kendall with this storyline?

Sarah Brown is leaving General Hospital. How would you like to see Claudia go out on the show? Luke, Jamey and Belinda discuss the best way to get rid of the character. Lucky proposes to Elizabeth. On paper Cassadine and Spencer brothers fighting over the same woman sounds great, but its falling flat on screen. Is GH trying to undermine Rebecca Herbst's popularity by pulling some of the same stunts they pulled on Nancy Lee Grahn and Kelly Monaco? Maxie and Spinelli prepare for their wedding.

Fish comes out to his parents on One Life to Live and Evans, Fumero and Sumpter do some of their best work to date. Michael McBain and Marty sleep together. Are they hot or not? Dorian runs against Viki for mayor. Find out who Luke, Belinda and Jamey would vote for. Is Greg's guilt over botching Sean's surgery watchable or is it over the top? Should Gigi and Schuyler be paired together or should Rachel be paired with someone like Schuyler?

All this and much more on today's show.

DC #458: Performer of the Week

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:34:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episodes of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

Who are your Performer of the Week and honorable mentions?

DC #457: Farewell Guiding Light

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:38:00 GMT

On today's special episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian, Melodie and Bernard discuss Guiding Light's final episode and the week of episodes leading up to the end of the historic show, including:

The final weddings, reunions and departures. The death of Alan Spaulding and its impact on the Spaulding family and Springfield. Olivia and Natalia are finally together, but didn't get to kiss even with a one-year jump into the future. Josh and Reva ride off into the sunset and Guiding Light's last word is "always."

The DC gang discusses what Guiding Light's passing means for the seven remaining soaps and what, if anything, can be done to save them from the same fate.

DC readers and listeners call in with their thoughts on Guiding Light's final week. All this and much more on today's special episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #456: ABC Stunned and Verklempt

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:17:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Bernard discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

All My Children's David continues to manipulate Amanda and Jake. AMC finishes taping in New York City on December 11. Jamey gives an update on Brian Frons' visit to New York City and what he's heard about which AMC stars are moving to L.A. Should a daytime soap be like Melrose? Jamey doesn't think so.

Did General Hospital's special carnival event breathe new life into the show? The DC gang discusses whether or not Claudia saw Kristina in the rubble. Liason's brief scenes warmed Jamey's heart. What will happen to Jax and Carly's marriage when it is revealed that Jax knew about what Claudia and Jerry did? Would General Hospital's ratings go up if it fired its six biggest stars like Days of Our Lives' have?

If One Life to Live had the PR and push that General Hospital and All My Children get would it be ABC's highest rated soap? Jamey believes that if soap fans only watch one soap it should be OLTL. OLTL figured out a way to incorporate a mob storyline that didn't eat the show and involved core characters, but its ratings didn't go up. Why didn't it work for OLTL when it does for GH? Patricia Mauceri talks to Fox News. Is Roscoe Born returning to OLTL? If so, what might his storyline include?

DC #455: CBS and Days Helpless Cops

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:34:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

Peter Parros and Mark Collier return to As the World Turns. The James Stenbeck funeral brought out the cat fight in Audrey and Barbara. Liberty decision to try having an abortion divides her mother and aunt. Is ATWT making a creative comeback?

Whip uncovers Jackie's past on The Bold and the Beautiful, but wouldn't Owen been able to uncover this himself just by using Google? Ridge and Brooke reunite.

Jillian has 21 Soap Questions, but did she really mean that Kim Zimmer could portray Marlena Evans? Hope is held hostage and then rescued by Bo. Philip and Melanie's sex tape hits the internet.

Guiding Light's Kim Zimmer sounds off on Ellen Wheeler. What is everyone looking forward to in Guiding Light's final week? Gina Tognoni is in preliminary talks with Y&R.

The Young and the Restless' Michael Muhney plays a prank on Twitter. Daniel interrupts Amber and Deacon's wedding. Mary Jane kidnaps Colleen, but should Auntie Maria be killing off another Abbott?

All this and much more on today's episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #454: Performer of the Week

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:05:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of September 7.

The DC gang also chooses their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

Who is your Performer of the Week?

DC #453: Top 5 Guiding Light Characters

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

DC #452: Top 5 One Life to Live Characters

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 05:01:00 GMT

On today's Top 5 episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Nicki count down their Top 5 One Life to Live characters.

DC #451: Performer of the Week

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 14:37:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job as their Performers of the Week.

They also choose their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

On-Air On-Soaps' Michael Fairmen joins Luke and Jamey at the end of the episode for a segment to clear the air on what happened to the Guiding Light tribute at the Daytime Emmy awards, why it was cut short and how he fought for it to have more prominence. He also answers questions such as whether or not it would have been possible to cut Vanessa Williams' second dance number and why Sesame Street received a longer tribute than Guiding Light.

DC #450: Sean Kanan Interview

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:52:00 GMT

Sean Kanan has brought the sexually-charged swagger of bad boy Deacon Sharpe back to daytime, only this time Big D isn't taming Beverly Hills cougars on The Bold and the Beautiful. He's too busy sexing and scheming his way through Genoa City on B&B's sister sudser The Young and the Restless!

Daytime Confidential's Jamey finally met one of his favorite actors face-to-face on the red carpet at last weekend's 36th Annunal Daytime Emmy Awards and invited him on for today's episode of the podcast. Tune in to hear Kanan share his thoughts on this year's show, and what it's been like recreating his crazy, raunchy, dirty character on a second soap. You'll hear how Kanan was able to pick back up where he left off with B&B leading lady Adrienne Frantz (Amber) and how being paid to make out with his pal Thad Luckinbill's (JT) very pregnant wife Amelia Heinle (Victoria) makes him blush.

Kanan also praises his former boss Brad Bell, who last Sunday accepted B&B's historic first win for Outstanding Drama Series, and reveals how Bell's speech being cut out of the broadcast made him feel. Kanan also shares what it was like to finally meet his new boss, Brad's sister-in-law, Maria Arena Bell at the Daytime Emmys.

Kanan also weighs in on the recent tragic passing of DJ AM, and reveals to Jamey and Luke just how much his own sobriety and second chance in daytime, provided by uber producer Paul Rauch, means to him.

DC #449: Jamey Does Hollywood

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 00:02:00 GMT

Daytime Confidentialâs Jamey Giddens reports live from the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Hear as he shares behind-the-scenes scoop, red carpet tidbits and his experiences in the Emmy Award press room. Listen as he retells encounters with Crystal Chappell, Eden Riegel and Ander Miller, JR Martinez, Marie Wilson, Elizabeth Hendrickson, Michelle Stafford, Kate Linder, Adam Mayfield, David Canary, Susan Flannery, Finola Hughes, Matt Walton, Christian LeBlanc, Ron Carlivati, Frank Valentini, Brandon Buddy and Kirsten Storms, Jeanne Cooper, Patrick Duffy, Bradford Anderson and many more.

Daytime Confidentialâs Regan makes her podcast return joining Luke, Jillian, Mel and special guest David to discuss the winners and losers of Daytimeâs biggest night. From the red carpet to the Guiding Light tribute and The Bold and the Beautifulâs acceptance speech being cut off by The CW, they discuss it all on this special 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards episode.

DC #448: Performer of the Week

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week and are their Performers of the Week.

The DC gang also pick their honorable and dishonorable mentions for the week ending August 21.

DC #447: CBS and Days Extra Good Good

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:16:00 GMT

On todayâs CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential, Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

Lesli Kay returns to As the World Turns as Molly McKinnon while maintaining her role as Felicia Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. Austin Peck has been fired by ATWT. Should Days of Our Lives snap him back up or do they have enough men for Sami already? With Brad gone Katie will need a new love interest. Would make Murray Bartlett make a good Simon recast?

Bo and Hope search for their kidnapped daughter, guided by Boâs psychic visions. Jamey believes that men in soaps shouldnât be psychics. Melanie and Philip sleep together.

Taylor and Brooke get into a mud fight on The Bold and the Beautiful. Were the scenes hilarious or degrading? Shouldnât it be Ridge who needs to figure things out, not the women in his life? Owenâs twin brother is revealed and his behavior pushes Jackie into Whipâs arms. Was the Whip and Jackie kiss hot or not?

Guiding Lightâs Natalia returned to Springfield, but what does this mean for Otalia? Is it too little too late, and who wears the pants in the Otalia relationship? What would you do if you were in Frankâs position? Daytime Confidentialâs Mel believes so. Edmund, Jonathon and Jeffrey get in a gun fight. GLâs Mel jumped Cyrusâ bones.

Rumors are swirling of Victoria Rowellâs possible return to The Young and the Restless. The DC gang discusses what it would mean if she returned. Should have Cane have had to spend more time paying penance before reuniting with Lily? Is the Deacon, Amber and Daniel a retread of Hogan Shefferâs storyline on Days of Our Lives with Lucas, Sami and EJ?

DC #446: ABC Making it Worth Watching

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:56:00 GMT

On todayâs ABC episode of Daytime Confidential, Luke, Jamey and David discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Susan Lucci and Erica Kane go to Africa with the Feed the Children campaign. Erica faces down a scorpion. Is that a Cher wig Angie is wearing? Find out which AMC star has made a surprising impression on Jamey. Jamey gives an update on who heâs hearing will be headed to L.A.

Jax finds out that Olivia and Sonny share a son. Will he tell Carly? The possibility of a Dante, Lulu and Matt triangle appeals to Luke, but what if they paired Dante and Carly? General Hospital released a new promo for an upcoming carnival storyline. Nikolas found out about Rebeccaâs betrayal, what will he do next? Jamey suggests two potential storylines he believes could really get fans interested in GH again. Tune in to find out what they are. What will happen when Carly finds out about Claudiaâs involvement in Michaelâs shooting?

David Vickersâ returnâ with camera crew in towâto try and film a reality series has been âTexas Sized Awesomeness.â The gang discusses the politically incorrect David and the impact his return has had on the Buchanan family and the hilarious scenes that have ensued. Who do you want to be Mayor of Llanview, Viki or Dorian? Luke and David would vote for one of the ladies, Jamey would vote for another. Would a Russian mob princess spice things up for Cole on One Life to Live? Kyle and Fish deserve the buzz they are getting. Has Kimberley helped make Stacy appealing to viewers? Should Marty be Toddâs therapist?

DC #445: 2009 Daytime Emmy Predictions

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:38:00 GMT

It's Emmy Week at Daytime Confidential! On today's episode of the podcast, famed entertainment journalist Tom O'Neil (founder of The Envelope.com, senior editor of In Touch Weekly) and TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco, chat with Luke and Jamey about the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, airing Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 on The CW.

O'Neil, the foremost expert on awards shows, and author of such tomes as Movie Awards, The Emmys and The Grammys, provides an in depth, insider's perspective of the award show process, and drives home why it is imperative daytime fans watch this year's Daytime Emmy Awards,and support all daytime programming if the telecast is to survive.

O'Neil and Branco, himself a veteran of awards show coverage, also weigh in on whether or not Susan Lucci finally winning the Daytime Emmy for Best Lead Actress and/or Oprah Winfrey taking herself out of the race for Best Talk Show Host, cost the Daytime Emmys in terms of much-needed, mainstream buzz.

Along the way, Luke, Jamey and Nelson handicap this year's race, providing their thoughts on who should win, as opposed to who will win. It's an episode you won't wanna miss. Then, be sure to check out Nelson Branco, Soap Opera Digest's Stephanie Sloane and our own Jamey Giddens on the hour-long Daytime Emmy pre-show Live From The Red Carpet, hosted by The Insider's Lara Spencer and Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier, airing just before the Emmys. Check your local listings.

DC #444: Performer of the Week

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:16:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike and Jillian discuss the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of August 10.

They discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

DC #443: CBS and Days Making It Worth Watching

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:37:00 GMT

On today’s CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike and Jillian discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Tamara Tunie is returning to As the World Turns so that Jessica can usher Bonnie off screen. Wouldn’t it be nice if she stuck around? Would Jessica and Dusty make a good couple? How did One Life to Live’s Tika Sumpter end up in a conversation about Tunie’s return? ATWT has to pull it out if it wants to survive. Watching what is happening to ATWT is déjà vu of what happened to Guiding Light last year. Could ATWT avoid cancellation if they stepped it up?

Guiding Light filmed its last episode ever this past week. Jamey believes no soap in its end game has ever created a couple with as much buzz as Otalia. The show has nothing to lose, why not give fans what they want? It really takes some doing to piss off Daytime Confidential’s J. Bernard, but Guiding Light figured out a way to do it. We didn’t know it was possible.

The rivalry between Forrester Creations and Jackie M. heated up as both fashion houses competed for bragging rights. Would Jillian buy anything from either collection? Should The Bold and the Beautiful hire a fashion consultant? Does B&B have a hit on its hands with Brad and Katie?

Wally Kurth returned to Days of Our Lives as Justin Kiriakis. Jamey reacts to his return while Luke questions if Justin was making eyes at Hope. Jamey wants Judi Evans back in Salem as Adrienne asap.

Devon and Tyra had sex on The Young and the Restless. Did anyone actually want to see it or enjoy watching them grope each other? Tatyana Ali stole the scenes and she can act. Y&R needs to figure out how to keep her around. Y&R needs to integrate the Winters family better. Should Rafe and Heather become Y&R’s Will and Grace? Is the JT we remember back? Mike and Jamey want Mary Williams to return. Mike is upset about how Sharon is being written. Jamey has a shout out for a Lane fan listener.

DC #442: ABC Executives in Glass Houses

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:44:00 GMT

On todayâs ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and J Bernard are joined by guest David Ozanichâone of the authors of Likely Story: Red Carpet Riotâ to discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news and storylines, including:

Rumors continue to swirl around which All My Children stars will or will not be making the move to L.A. The DC gang discusses the latest dish.Could Susan Lucci and Thorsten Kaye be staying in New York? What would be the impact on One Life to Live if they jumped to Llanview? Is Thorsten Kaye the star of AMC?

Network executives in glass houses shouldnât throw stones. Brian Frons comments on the cancellation of Guiding Light to the Wall Street Journal.

Kelly Monaco re-upped with General Hospital, but youâll notice we never see casting calls for male characters. Jamey remedies this oversight with casting calls for some of ABCâs most popular male characters. Olivia tries to protect Dante on GH. Jamey believes that GH made the right decision by not going with Tom Pelphrey in the role of Dante. Bernard believes that Brandon Barash is one of GHâs new secret weapons. Is Morgan the real son of Sonny Corinthos?

David shares news about a special reading of his novel, Likely Story: Red Carpet Riot, done by OLTL's Robin Strasser, Jason Tam, Brittany Underwood and John-Paul Lavoisier as part of OLTL's Fan Clu Weekend. He also tells the DC'ers a hilarious story involving Strasser, a wheelchair and a boat.

Tuc Watkins returned to Llanview as David Vickers and stole the show with classic lines. Layla and Fish had sex. What will Layla do when she finds out that Fish is gay? Who is haunting Jessica? Who is sending Jared and Natalie discs of Nashâs death?

DC #441: Performer or the Week

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:25:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie discuss the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job for the week of August 3.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions, proving that they don't always agree.

DC #440: Mimi Torchin Returns to Daytime Confidential

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:19:00 GMT

On this very special edition of the DC podcast, the founding editor of Soap Opera Weekly, who recently clicked her laptop back on to cover Guiding Light's endgame for TV Guide Canada's "The Soapgeist," tells Luke and Jamey how she really feels about such hot soap opera topics as Guiding Light's cancellation and All My Children's upcoming move to Los Angeles. Does Torchin believe AMC's move is a good thing for the industry, or will it hasten the death of soaps?

It's no surprise to anyone who has been reading her GL coverage that Torchin spends a good bit of time on this episode discussing her current, fave soap couple Olivia and Natalia (She's not a fan of squish names!) on GL. Why does this couple have Torchin both fascinated and utterly frustrated? Torchin is hoping Venice, the new web series co-created by the woman she calls "the best actress in daytime", Crystal Chappell, and costarring the likes of Jessica Leccia, Hillary B. Smith and Jordan Clarke, will show daytime soaps how it should be done! Torchin also fills Luke and Jamey in on what she's been up to since the last time she visited DC, namely her breathtaking photography work featuring her two beloved islandsâManhattan and Martha's Vineyardâall chronicled at www.mimitorchinphotography.com.

Torchin weighs in on what soaps like The Young and the Restless and One Life to Live are doing right and what they are doing wrong, and shares a Cruz and Eden memory that is sure to bring back memories of fans of Soap Opera Weekly's groundbreaking early days and the iconic super soap Santa Barbara. All this and much more on this jam-packed edition of Daytime Confidential.

DC #439: CBS and Days The Old Boy's Club is Killing Daytime

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:14:00 GMT

On todayâs CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Has As the World Turns figured out a way to salvage Paul Ryan by giving him amnesia? Lily went hard against Meg, but should Lily be with Damian or Holden? The DC gang reacts to Henry Coleman being James Stenbeckâs son. Jamey provides an update on Josh Griffithâs status at ATWT.

Is Brad Bell getting his groove back? The Bold and the Beautifulâs ratings are up. What might be the reason? Jamey has a suggestion. Which photo shoot was better, the royalty photo shoot at Forrester or the cougar photo shoot at Jackie M? Jillian likes one, Luke and Jamey like the other. Is Donna or Brooke the true queen at Forrester?

Mel plans on following Crystal Chappell from Guiding Light to Days of Our Lives and has been watching it to get acquainted. She shares her thoughts, as a new viewer, on the latest Salem happenings. Kate realizes she is love with Daniel. Rafeâs sister Arianna is dealing drugs out of the Brady pub.

Katherine Chancellor and Michael Baldwin are coming to Springfield. The gang discusses what in the world they might be doing there. Dinah confesses and leaves Springfield. Guiding Light filmed its last scenes at CBS Center.

Jillian is in The Young and the Restless heaven. Nikki confessed her love for Victor and Victor went in search of Nikki. The Newmanâs Zapato died, but did they have to show it? Jamey discusses Kristoff St. John's interview with BuzzWorthy Radio in which he talks about the lack of black writers and directors in daytime.

DC #438: ABC Kisses, Contracts and Moving to L.A.

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:30:00 GMT

On todayâs ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Jillian discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news and storylines, including:

Now that Jamey's initial report about All My Children moving to Los Angeles has been confirmed by ABC , Jamey reveals the latest tidbits about what he ' s hearing from his sources. What does AM ' Cs move to L.A. really mean? Is it a vote of confidence in a three-soap lineup, as ABC claims? Is ABCâs investment in HD an investment in OLTL and AMC or just a capital investment in the studios where they are filmed? Susan Lucci is All My Children. When people think of soap operas they think Susan Lucci. Will ABC face a PR crisis if she decides not to make the move? It is unlikely that many older AMC veterans will make the move, but what happens if Thorsten Kaye, Alicia Minshew and Cameron Mathison choose to stay in New York ? The group speculates on whether or not Brian Frons would let them join OLTL?

With AMC moving to L.A., One Life to Live is getting a bigger, improved studio, but how close to cancellation did OLTL really come? Does the new studio give OLTL and Frank & Co. a fighting chance? The DC gang discusses Kishâs kiss, OLTLâs tribute to Grey Gardens and the double wedding of Clint and Nora and Viki and Charlie. Is Crystal Hunt finally stepping up as Stacy and making Jamey a fan?

Is Kelly Monaco leaving General Hospital? Soap Opera Digest is reporting that the show has sent out a casting call for the character of Sam McCall, but Nancy Lee Grahn and Steve Burton rebuffed the report on Twitter. If Monaco leaves GH where does that leave the JaSam pairing? Should the character of Sam be recast? Jamey suggests which soap she could go too, if she does end up leaving Port Charles. Spinelli asks Mac for Maxieâs hand in marriage. Dante is an undercover cop investigating Sonny and the mob. Knowing that he is Sonnyâs son, is this a brilliant twist? Could Danteâs job as a cop provide an opportunity for the show to finally strengthen the role of the police in Port Charles? Jillian reacts to Dante catching his mother Olivia having sex with Johnny.

All this and much more on todayâs ABC episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #437: CBS and DAYS The Orgin of Ellen Wheeler's Vision

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 16:53:00 GMT

On todayâs CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Louise Sorel is returning to Days of Our Lives as Vivian Alamain, which means Jamey and Luke are in Salem heaven. They discuss what Sorelâs return means for DAYS and Jamey reminisces about her role Augusta Wainwright since the 25th anniversary of Santa Barbara just passed. Salem is getting another familiar face to NBC soap fans. Lindsey Hartley is joining DAYS, taking over the role of Rafeâs sister.

Lynn Herring makes her debut on As the World Turns, as Henry Colemanâs mother. Mike and Mel give their first impressions of her and Janetâs new sister Teri. Margo and Casey continue to lie to Tom about Riley being Adam. Mel believes that ATWT is actually getting better, do her co-hosts agree?

Ridge and Taylor are pronounced Man and Horse on The Bold and the Beautiful, which has Jillian and Jamey in stitches. Steffy and Thomas team up to try and stop Brooke from interrupting the wedding. Is Steffy finally living up to her grandmotherâs name?

Jeffrey returns to Springfield, but does anyone care? David Andrew MacDonald returns as (insert name), but did anyone actually believe he was dead? Mike didnât. The best thing about Guiding Light last week didnât even air on TV; it was Mimi Torchinâs interview with Maureen Garret. Jamey reveals the âtruthâ behind how, when and where Ellen Wheelerâs failed vision for GL came from.

The Daytime Confidential gang weighs in on the controversial Deacon, Amber and Daniel triangle storyline. Should Eric Braeden take a paycut? Is Billy Abbott Genoa Cityâs next Victor Newman? If so, who could be his Jack? Luke suggests Deacon Sharpe. Jamey thinks Victoria and suggests Sarah Brown as Victoria vs. Billy would be dynamic. Sarah Brownâs contract with General Hospital is up in 2009. Should The Young and the Restless try to snag her away from Port Charles?

All this and much more on todayâs âvisionaryâ episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #436: ABC Moves All My Children

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 18:27:00 GMT

On todayâs ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and J Bernard discuss the latest in All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital news and storylines, including:

All My Children picking up roots and moving to LA. In this episode, recorded before ABC confirmed Jameyâs report on Tuesday, Jamey predicts that the announcement would happen this week and discusses in depth what he is hearing from his sources. He discusses the impact this shakeup will have on AMCâs veteran actors, where this leaves One Life to Live as ABCâs only New York soap and why General Hospital gets a pass because of it being the âLuke and Laura soap.â Is ABCâs solution only a band-aid until they can develop a talk show?

J Bernard shares his theory about the Who Killed Adam storyline and why he believes everything isnât as it seems.

General Hospital re-signed popular actors Steve Burton and Leslie Charleson, keeping them on canvas. Is Drew Garrett the next Tom Pelphrey or Steve Burton and could he surpass them? GH needs to cast Michael a love interest ASAP and do whatever it takes to avoid a pairing him with his sister Kristina. Luke sees chemistry between Lulu and Dante, but J Bernard doesnât. What does it say about GH that it takes two of Lukeâs sons to beat up the son of Sonny Corinthos? Is Alexis covering up Kristinaâs involvement in Claudiaâs car crash out of character or is it right in line with the Alexis we know and love? Martha Byrne is a great actress, but Jamey believes needs to be on As the World Turns and not a one note Port Charles villain.

One Life to Live was gearing up for the double wedding as Matthew blackmails Bo and Nora. Matthew seems to be channeling his grandfather Asa. Should OLTL turn Matthew into this generationâs Asa? The Tea, Todd and Blaire triangle has Luke and Jamey on opposing sides. Luke wants Tea with Todd while Jamey wants him with his Blair. If Crystal Hunt could act and didnât appear bored with the role, Stacy Morasco could be a âhellifiedâ role. Jamey believes OLTL should set up a Who Killed Stacy Morasco murder mystery since there are already more than enough possible suspects. It could be a blockbuster story.

DC #435: Performer of the Week

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:37:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Mel choose the actors and actresses they believe did an outstanding job during the week of July 27, 2009.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

DC #434: Top 5 The Young and the Restless Characters

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:27:00 GMT

On today's episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Nicki count down their Top 5 The Young and the Restless characters.

Who are your Top 5 The Young and the Restless characters?

DC #433: Top 5 General Hospital Characters

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:19:00 GMT

On today's episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Nicki count down their Top 5 General Hospital Characters.

DC #432: Performer of the Week

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie choose their performers of the week and discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions for the week ending July 19.

Who are your performers of the week?

DC #431: CBS and Days Genoa City We Have a Problem

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:09:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

Forbes March makes his As the World Turns debut. The Knights of Meg's Round Table ride to her rescue. Emma chews out Meg. Paul has a microchip in his brain. Is Oakdale becoming As the Days Turns into General Hospital? Should Noah be connected to the canvas more? Henry's secret is revealed to the world. Bonnie's weave isn't the only "hairy" problem on ATWT.

Rick Hearst returns to The Bold and the Beautiful as Whip Jones. The DC gang shares their reactions. Is it just us or do Whip and Stephanie have unintended chemistry? B&B seems to be going back to basics by focusing on Taylor, Ridge and Brooke, but does this just magnify the fact it lacks considerable depth among its younger characters?

Kevin Spirtas returns to Salem as Dr. Craig and be with his ill daughter. Kate is framing Daniel for Chloe's health problems, but can he prove his innocence? If Days of Our Lives is worried about renewal, is it taking too much time in the build up to Sami vs. Nicole?

Bill and Lizzie get married on Guiding Light. Michelle Ray Smith returns as Ava to mourn Jeffrey's death. How many more deaths are coming to Springfield? Mel reveals what is in store. GL gives $10,000 to Peapack and donates part of its wardrobe to charity.

John Driscoll debuts as Chance on The Young and the Restless. Will Jamey disown Auntie Ri Ri at the family picnic for what is happening in the Phillip III storyline? Is Tammin Sursock leaving the role of Colleen Carlton? Lily's cancer storyline is building up, but is there too much doom and gloom on Y&R?

DC #430: ABC The Golden Child Goes Down

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:29:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Melodie, Jillian and J. Bernard discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Saving All My Children in one tweet or less. Which is Bobbie Eakes better character Krystal Carey on AMC or Macy Forrester on B&B? Jake tells Amanda about her baby. Does Pratt know what he is doing? Jamey reveals inside scoop on Pratt's strategy for AMC. Is David menacing enough for the Martins to be afraid of him? Are two murder mysteries better than one?

One Life to Live's Todd and Blair sleep together, but Dorian and Tea aren't happy about it. Tea takes out her frustrations on a target and has hot chemistry with John. Kyle and Fish kiss on August 6, but before then Fish is getting himself some chocolate. Is the Morasco Fiasco almost over now that Rex has confronted a blood toting Stacy?

General Hospital's ratings hit and all time low, but the karaoke scenes this last week were enjoyable. Jamey has a suggestion about what should happen to Claudia. GH is trying to tell a teen abuse storyline, but is it too much? Would Kristina really put up with abuse by a boyfriend when her father is a powerful mobster and her mother is a legal eagle or could this be a way for her to get their attention? Are soap operas offensive to adoptive families by featuring storylines where "siblings" such as Michael and Kristina have inappropriate chemistry?

DC #429: Performer of the Week

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:49:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Mike choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week ending June 12.

The Daytime Confidential gang also discusses their honorable and dishonorable mentions. Who are do you think did an outstanding job?

DC #428: CBS and Days Dr. Huxtable vs. Gangsta

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:28:00 GMT

DC #427: ABC R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:28:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

One Life to Live's Robin Strasser may be leaving the show. Should she take the paycut and what would her leaving mean to the Llanview canvas? Dorian stands up for Langston and Markko, while facing the reality that no one may come to help her. One Life to Live wants Guiding Light's Daniel Cosgrove in Llanview. Should Rex and Schuyler be brothers?

Has the "Who Killed Stuart" murder mystery lasted to long on All My Children and is it distasteful? Ryan is like a son to Erica and the cougar storyline is rubbing Jamey the wrong way. Would David and Liza be a hot pairing or should she be paired with someone

Regan and Jamey share their reactions General Hospital's Dominic being Dante. Should characters have inappropriate chemistry and subtext? Has General Hospital diluted its brand? The Spixie pairing is going full steam ahead and it looks as if Spinelli will propose. Do we still see moments of "the old General Hospital?" Jerry Jacks returns to Port Charles. Will General Hospital fans be in for culture shock if they follow Stuart Damon and Lynn Herring to As the World Turns?

DC #426: Performer of the Week

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:10:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Melodie and Jillian choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of June 29, 2009.

The gang also debates their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

DC #425: CBS and Days Take This Job and Shove It

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:08:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Judi Evans joins As the World Turns, but will she be Paulina Cory as Jamey hopes? Riley reveals to Margo that he is her son. Mike has mixed feelings about Henry and Geneva. Is Guiding Light's Killer Kreitzman headed to Oakdale?

Nick and Bridget get married on The Bold and the Beautiful. Jillian has Stephanie's grossest line of the week. Felicia and Thorne tell Eric to take his job and shove it.

Sami goes in search of help on Days of Our Lives to try and get her child back. Is Stephanie developing a pill problem? We wouldn't blame her if she is. She was locked in a morgue after all. Is it hollow to be enjoying these two storylines without either of the character's mothers on our screens? Did Ed Scott save Days of Our Lives?

Gina Tognoni doesn't extend her contract and tapes her last episode on Guiding Light. Does P&G want out of soaps, as The Hollywood Reporter says? Did Beth Ehlers' comments about JR Martinez throw him under the bus? Bradley Cole's Jeffery is being killed off.

Michael Muhney made his debut on The Young and the Restless as Adam Newman. Are Adam and Rafe as good as Kyle and Fish on One Life to Live. Melody Thomas Scott re-signed with The Young and the Restless. The Globe reveals the storyline for Phillip's return to Genoa City.

DC #424: ABC OLTL Casting Shocker

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:24:00 GMT

It was the news that rocked the soap-o-sphere this weekendâOne Life to Live's Patricia Mauceri (Carlotta) was fired, replaced by Sopranos and Guiding Light actress Saundra Santiago, after allegedly demanding re-writes of a scene showing her character as gay friendly. Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens, who broke the story, joins Luke, Regan and Karen from WUBS to discuss the shocking turn of events.In other One Life news, Robin Strasser revealed on her hotline ABC has offered her a "take it or leave it" deal, and the soap superstar proclaims One Life executive producer Frank Valentini will save daytime. OLTL wasn't the only ABC soap with behind-the-scenes drama exploding all over the Internet this past week. All My Children star Beth Ehlers (Taylor) recently gave an explosive interview to Stardish Radio where she accused AMC head writer Chuck Pratt of "writing camp" and complained about allegedly having to "hedge her performances" due to being paired with real-life and reel life war hero JR Martinez (Brot) whom Ehlers claims "is not an actor". The group sounds off on Ehler's interview. On the General Hospital front, Regan slams ABC's flagship soap for the lackluster exit of Rick Hearst (Ric), while Luke and Jamey react positively to Sonny the Patriarch and Carly asking the Q's for help. Then Karen provides a helping of her juicy spoilers. It's an episode you won't wanna miss!

DC #423: ABC Mistresses on the Side

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:01:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan, Tina and Nicki discuss the latest in All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital news and storylines, including:

Kendall's men problems continue as All My Children ramps up for its Cougar storyline. Are Erica and Ryan even remotely appealing? Who should Kendall end up with if Ryan is with Erica and Zach is with Liza? Luke has a suggestion that the others don't like. They say Doctors are the worst patients, in Frankie's case it seems to be true. Liza has mommy issues. Can the child really be protected from David Hayward?

Michael's anger issues are giving Drew Garrett some great material, but does he really have impulse control problems? Matt gets drunk and has a chip on his shoulder. Tina weighs in with her thoughts on Martha Byrne's debut on General Hospital. Should the show have provided better build up for the introduction of her character? General Hospital was doing a Cougar storyline with Olivia and Johnny before All My Children did it with Erica and Ryan.

Marcy gets her miracle baby on One Life to Live. Cole was sentenced to prison time. Does anyone believe he'll actually do a full sentence? Could Starr be raising their daughter on her own? Todd's reaction to Cole proposing had Regan cracking up. Dorian woke up with a hangover, but do we buy Ray being the love of Dorian's life? How will Natalie factor into the Rex and Gigi saga? Gigi tries to seduce Kyle while he's more interested in Fish.

DC #422: CBS and Days Five Finger Hello

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:36:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Mike discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Jean Passanante gives a quote that has everyone scratching their heads, trying to figure out what she means. Is she talking in circles in order to not say anything? Is As the World Turns in a defeatist mode? Emily is obsessed with finding her eggs. Bonnie and Dusty kiss. Parker is beginning to realize what is going on with Carly, while Meg and Damian go on a date.

Donna and Pam go to the set of The Price is Right. Was this a thumbs up or a thumbs down moment on the show? Find out which members of the Daytime Confidential gang enjoyed it and who didn't. Did the crossover just shed more light on the fact that The Bold and the Beautiful's ratings are diving? Is Owen out for Jackie's money or does he love her? Ridge's drug problem continues to cause problems.

Mark Hapka debuts on Days of Our Lives. The NBC soap's ratings keep going up. Is it still a contender because its fans are the most loyal in daytime? Stephanie slaps EJ. Jillian and Jamey react to Wally Kurth's return to Salem. Alison Sweeney is taking the reigns of her storyline and going with it. We are looking forward to the scenes where she finds out her daughter is alive.

Rafe finds out about Olivia and Natalia's relationship on Guiding Light. James Spaulding got off the hook. Melodie goes on a rant about an upcoming storyline involving Phillip. Is this the type of storyline that shows a TV icon respect? Should Ellen Wheeler go to another soap?

Adam's goose is almost cooked on The Young and the Restless. Where can the storyline go from here? Adam and Rafe are going to have sex. Desperate for cash, Jill Abbott goes back to her roots. Nina digs into Cane's past and uncovers a secret. Lily is about to face a medical crisis. Chloe is impressing Melodie with her scenes opposite of Billy. Is the character of Chloe growing up?

All this and much more on today's show.

DC #421: Performer of the Week

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:10:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike Jillian, Melodie and Nicki choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of June 15.

The gang also discusses those actors who earned a honorable and dishonorable mention.

DC #420: Performer of the Week

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:19:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Regan and Melodie discuss the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of June 8.

They also discuss the actors who deserve honorable and dishonorable mentions.

DC #419: ABC Meow Like a Cougar

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:12:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Regan and Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news and storylines, including:

All My Children's Erica Kane is exploring her inner cougar and sinking her claws into Ryan Lavery. Liza Colby gets shot in the stomach by a dart. Jake and Amanda get married.

Former General Hospital star Lynn Herring joins As the World Turns. Jamey is in heaven, having Kevin and Lucy on the same show again, but is it bitter sweet for General Hospital fans who would have liked her to return to Port Charles? Has General Hospital sank to a new level sleaziness? Spinelli, Lulu and Maxie track Kate down at the spa.

Flag on the play, is Gina Tognoni still headed to One Life to Live? One Life to Live has a new gay romantic storyline in the works. Could it impact the show the way Nuke impacted As the World Turns? Do you buy Dorian's love for Ray Montez? Luke doesn't believe Dorian would be this upset, not after her love for David Vickers.

DC #418: CBS and Days Buried Alive

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Crystal Chappell returns to Days of Our Lives as Carly Manning. Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens is is in fan heaven. What does Chappell's return to Days of Our Lives mean for Guiding Light? Is it bittersweet for Guiding Light fans? Will her return boost Days of Our Lives ratings? How should the Olivia and Natalia love story wrap up on Guiding Light? If Telenext wasn't able to capitalize on Otalia and move them to As the World Turns if Guiding Light doesn't survive, what does that mean for As the World Turns? Hear listeners react to the Crystal Chappell news.

This is Jamey Giddens' week as a soap fan. Not only is Crystal Chappell returning to Days of Our Lives, but As the World Turns is bringing Lynn Herring back to daytime. His Lucy Coe will be reunited with Kevin and in appreciation he won't say a negative thing about As the World Turns for a month. Carly tries to run over Craig.

The Bold and the Beautiful remains the world's most popular soap. Drew Tyler Bell is put on contract. Patrick Duffy and Robin Riker return to The Bold and the Beautiful. Ridge has become a pill popper.

Flag on the play, is Gina Tognoni still going to One Life to Live? James Spaulding faces 850 years in Prison. Rafe catches Olivia and Natalia while Edmund's body has disappeared.

Ashley suffers a miscarriage on The Young and the Restless. How cruel is Adam if he's willing to tell her that she didn't miscarry? Nikki suspects Adam is up to no good and their scenes were a highlight of the week. Should Noah be talking to his parents the way he is? Is Victoria a Mutant X? Does her scream have the power to bring down boxes?

DC #417: Top 5 Days of Our Lives Characters We Can't Stand

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:51:00 GMT

On today's Top 5 edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Nicki count down the Top 5 Days of our Lives Characters We Can't Stand.

DC #416: CBS and Days Side Hustles

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:12:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news, including:

Margo and Tom mourn Adam on As the World Turns. Where were Katie, Barbara and Parker? Should be Parker be thankful everyone considers him to be a Snyder and not a Munson? Dusty and Bonnie hunt down Paul. Is Meg being unleashed on Damian? Shouldn't he be with Lily? Is there a glimmer of hope for Rosanna? There is an unbeweavable hair problem going on at As the World Turns.

Ashley Jones on True Blood. Stephanie bests Bill Spencer on The Bold and the Beautiful. Is the writing at The Bold and the Beautiful getting worse and worse? What's up with Bill Spencer's man bag? Did Lesley-Anne Down and Brandon Beemer save the last week?

Jillian doesn't agree with Luke and Jamey that Days of Our Lives is improving. Is Days of Our Lives playing the beats and building up on the war of the families? Phillip rescues Stephanie from the morgue and beats the hell out of Owen. Baby Grace dies. Does this give Days of Our Lives storyline potential? Is a EJ/Sami/Rafe triangle still possible?

Is Gina Tognoni leaving Guiding Light and going to One Life to Live? Cyrus returns to Springfield. BethAnn Bonner makes her GL debut. Aunt Alex should be on every week until the end. Reva is charged with murder. Rafe is giving Olivia hell. Shouldn't Olivia smack him upside the head?

Melody Thomas Scott is being written out on The Young and the Restless and Jamey does his best impression. If the two sides can't come to an agreement should the show recast the role? Victor apologizes to Nikki. Adam dresses up as Sabrina and scares Ashley. Should fans be rooting for Nick and Phyliss or Nick and Sharon or Jack and Phyliss. Has Sharon become a wimpy wreck?

DC #415: ABC Daddy Daycare

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:30:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan and Bernard discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

All My Children's Chrishelle Stause extends her contract as Amanda Dillon, again. Frankie's hands are injured and he's lashing out. Is Angie and Jesse's reaction realistic? Zach and Kendall remarry. Annie is stabbed in jail.

The switched at birth storyline on One Life to Live is coming to an end and there has been outstanding performances all around. Jessica returns Hope to Blair and Todd. Marcy deserves a miracle baby.

Jason is playing daddy daycare to Sonny's children, but ignoring his own blood. Is Jason's abandonment of Jake out of character? Lexi Ainsworth debuted as Kristina and we share our first impressions. The NotEmily and Ethan connection isn't ringing true. Why would Helena ever need to team up with NotEmily? Helena would just manipulate her. Patrick and Robin reunite and it has been a wonderful relief to see them not fighting. What would a staircase be on General Hospital without a pregnant woman falling down it? This time two pregnant women took the tumble.

DC #414: Performer of the Week

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 14:31:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions. This week Jamey has a dishonorable mention that really pains him to mention.

DC #413: CBS and Days Cream in the Oreo Cookie

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 18:58:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

Forbes March joins As the World Turns. Carly Snyder is a fun drunk. Casey and Alison sleep together. What has happened to Rosanna Cabot? As the World Turns is experiencing many of the same problems that Guiding Light did with their outdoor scenes.

Forrester is Logan company, run by Logan women. Where are Thorne and Felicia? Would Felicia be better on The Young and the Restless? Thomas goes after Rick.

The battle of the families is heating up on Days of Our Lives. Shelley Hennig is giving good heroine. Is Molly Burnett doing better? Jamey seems to think so.

Daytime Confidential listener Peter recounts his experience at the Save Guiding light rally in New York City and the Early Show. He tells about Guiding Light fans being moved out of the camera, the great soap fans he met, how he became hooked on Guiding Light and what his favorite storylines are.

Reva is arrested for Edmund Winslow's murder, but is Edmund really dead? Remy is carrying diamonds around town in his pockets. Melodie is in heaven because "Australian sexiness" is returning. Can you guess who she is talking about?

Billy's affair with Sharon is exposed on The Young and the Restless. Adam's torchlighting continues, but is Victor catching on? Raul and Mac are getting married, but the only person Clementine Ford has had the least bit of chemistry is with Daniel Goddard's Cane Ashby.

DC #412: ABC The Game Operation

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 19:39:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Belinda and Bernard discuss the latest All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Do soaps need pop ups to help viewers know what is going on?

Stuart Chandler's funeral on All My Children. Jennifer Bassey and David Canary share emotional scenes. Can JR and Scott be brothers if Adam treats them like brothers instead of cousins? Jamie Luner is playing an interesting character, but it isn't Liza Colby. Has Tad become a bufoon since his surgery?

Claudia wants to be more than a step mother to Michael. General Hospital is playing a lot of sub text themes days. Should fans be upset over "kissing cousins" storylines? Robin returned to Port Charles and it is great to not see them fighting. Does Luke's affair with Holly and their son Ethan turn off watchers because it dishonors Luke and Laura's history? Is the Luke fans have been in love with for decades?

Starr, Cole and the McBains find out that Hope is alive on One Life to Live. Bess takes Chloe aka Hope on the run and Brody follows after them. Jess and Brody are one of OLTL's best couples in ages. Should the writers give Jessica more elements of Tess when they re-integrate the character again, in the future? Tea has a secret. What could it be?

DC #411: Performer of the Week

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Melodie and Bernard choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job and are their Performer's of the Week.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

DC #410: Stereotypical Soap Taboos

Fri, 29 May 2009 18:53:00 GMT

On today's Daytime Confidential episodes Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Tina discuss the latest news for all eight soaps in one, supersized, episode.

Do spoilers really ruin the ability of writers to tell a story or do good spoilers make viewers tune in?

All My Children's "who shot Stuart" murder mystery is in full swing and everyone and their mother are suspects. The story has given us several good performances, but didn't Pine Valley's residents discover Stuart's identity really fast? Chrishell Stause re-signed through September.

James Stenbeck is returning to As the World Turns, but is it worth having a super villain return when using the "realistic" filming format. Rosanna was once a vegetable, now the once mighty Rosanna Cabot of Cabot Motors is weeding vegetables. Why is it all these super rich soap characters are losing their fortunes suddenly? Doesn't anyone use an accountant any more?

The Taylor and Ridge show on The Bold and the Beautiful doesn't work. What does Ridge have going on to make women act like they do? Bridget, Bridget, Bridget. Could Spencer and Katie be where this story is headed, or will Spencer work his way through all the Logan women?

The Kiriakis versus DiMera feud is heating up on Days of Our Lives, but Owen isn't cutting it. Surprisingly Shelly Hennig is doing a really good job in this storyline, a throw back to her parent's storyline. Jillian makes a shocking revelation that moves her out of the EJami camp. Is the Rafe and Sami romance a classic NBC soap plot twist?

General Hospital has finally made it impossible for Jamey to defend Sonny's claim on Michael. Even Jamey wants Michael to live with the Quartermaines now. Michael waking up has re-energized Edward and Monica. What is up with General Hospital fashion this week? Sex on a couch isn't sexy, but it looks like the summer will have a lot more love in the afternoon. Emma Samms returned as Holly Scorpio.

CBS moved the Save Guiding Light rally fans out of the sight of cameras. The Edmund murder mystery is heating up, even though there aren't very many suspects. Jamey hopes Reva is the killer.

The KAD killer story is wrapping up and it's provided some great scenes for One Life to Live fans. Are Blair, Tea and Marty all still in love with Todd, in their own way? Marty and Blair share a wonderful scene. Natalie and Jared reveal that Starr's baby is alive to their family. Where does Bess keep those black glasses so she can pull them out at will? Is Rex a dumb character?

Chris Engen quite The Young and the Restless. What does this mean for the actor, the character of Adam Newman and for the show? Thom Bierdz's return is confirmed as Phillip Chancellor III. What does this mean for Cane and Lily?

DC #409: CBS and Days Beat Me, Whip Me, Make Me Scream Your Name

Thu, 21 May 2009 20:21:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Melodie and J. Bernard discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Where is Katie's baby obsession coming from? Does this mean more heartache for Katie? Are Carly and Craig a couple to root for? Cady McClain returns to As the World Turns. Will Rosanna be a the powerful character she once was or will she be wimpy? Maybe she needs to go to The Young and the Restless so that Sheffer can write for her?

One woman is facing something you never thought you'd see on Days of Our Lives: Burried Alive Part 2. Do these young actors have what it takes to rip off superior storylines? Kate is starting to grow her claws back. Maybe she should burry Chloe alive? Nick Stabile joins Days of Our Lives.

Don Diamont debuted as Bill Spencer on The Bold and the Beautiful. Rick Hearst returns as Beat Me, Whip Me, Make Me Scream Your Name. Stephanie is video podcasting. Are the Logan women sluts?

James Spaulding is all mixed up in a Ponzi scheme. Bill and Lizzie's wedding plans are in full swing and Ashley is planning it. Does Guiding Light know what to do with Ashley?

Thom Bierdz's surprising return to The Young and the Restless. Cane and Lily get married, but the show needs to coordinate its weddings better. Doesn't Jill still own 20% of Jabot? Why is she all of a sudden poor? Adam continues to gaslight Ashley.

DC #408: ABC Scooby-Dooby Adventure Brothers

Tue, 19 May 2009 23:41:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan and J. Bernard discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Adam was shot on All My Children. Everyone is a suspect, but did Adam deserve to die? How many guns are floating around Pine Valley? Did the whole thing look like an 80's B movie and was it to much? Babe's twin is running around town. We like the actress, but why did Babe need a twin? Stephanie Gatchet joins All My Children, as the DA's wife. Why didn't they cast her as a member of a core family?

Michael Corinthos III woke up, but did the ABC promo department ruin it for the viewers? Why was it Lulu who was there when Michael woke up? Why couldn't it have been Bobbie, when we've seen more of her in the past week than in the past six months. Carolyn Hennesy's Cougar Town has been picked up by ABC. Congratulation to her.

The Pussycat Dolls shook some booty on One Life to Live and Matthew Buchanan must have been happy. Todd, Tea, Blair and Marty were held hostage. Is One Life to Live trying to keep Roger Howarth out of the flashback scenes? Lola on LSD was fantastic. Why is that actors do their best job when they're being written out?

DC #407: Performer of the Week

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:59:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan, Mike, Melodie and Bernard discuss the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

DC #406: 2009 Daytime Emmy Nominations

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:43:00 GMT

On today's episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Tina and Melodie are joined by TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco to discuss the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations, the shocking Outstanding Drama category and all of the actor nominations.

Who would have thought that this year's Daytime Emmy Nominations would be more shocking than 2008's?

DC #405: Top 5 All My Children Characters

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:19:00 GMT

On today's Top 5 Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Nicki count down their Top 5 All My Children Favorite Characters.

DC #404: CBS and Days Big Cheese of the Seven Seas

Wed, 13 May 2009 23:07:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian and J. Bernard discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news, including:

Katie and Brad find out the truth on As the World Turns while Henry and Vienna the fallout from the revelation. What should As the World Turns fans do when Maura West goes on maternity leave?

Rick Hearst returns to The Bold and the Beautiful. Don Diamont debut as Bill Spencer. Taylor and Stephanie scheme to get Ridge away from Brooke. Is Donna a real life Stripperella?

The DiMera versus Kiriakis feud heats up, but is it the battle of the Calvin Klein and Gucci models? Alison Sweeney deserves kudos for her work last week.

Guiding Light's Shayne finds out that he's the father of Marina and Mallet's baby. Frank finds out about Olivia and Natalia and gets beat up by they mayor's men. Jamey talks about how to kill a soap opera quickly.

Kay marries on The Young and the Restless. It has been a month since Clementine Ford debuted as Mac so Jamey is breaking his silence on the actress and her character. The DC gang reacts to the shocking news that Melody Thomas Scott has been asked to take a paycut or go on recurring.

DC #403: ABC Chanel No. 5

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:50:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Will an ABC soap be replaced by an Aisha Tyler talk show? Is this deja vue of what happened to Guiding Light?

All My Children's Murder "Mystery" kicks off. Who could be the killer? Is Eden Riegel All My Children's Vanessa Marcil when it comes to ratings?

One Life to Live's ratings have been at all time lows for the past two weeks. Terrel Tilford joins the cast of One Life to Live. Star and Cole come closer to the truth while the irony of Natalie's behavior can't be overlooked. Stacy needs to put some clothes on.

Rick Hearst joins The Bold and the Beautiful. Michael wakes up. Hell has frozen over, Jamey defends Brian Frons. Is the Corinthos family now the core family of General Hospital? Rumors have it that Kelly Monaco may be filling in for Elisabeth Hasselbeck on The View during Hasselbeck's maternity leave.

DC #402: Performer Of the Week

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:46:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week Luke, Jamey and Jillian are joined by J. Bernard in choosing the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job.

The gang discusses their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

DC #401: CBS and Days Mrs. Miyagi

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:21:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

It must almost be summer because Noah's dad is returning to As the World Turns. Luke was just kidnapped by The Wonder Twins, can't Luke and Noah get a break? Meanwhile Lily Snyder is running around town like Little Red Riding Hood. Something excited Jillian on As the World Turns, now what could have made that happen?

The Bold and the Beautiful's Ridge Forrester is turning into the Six Million Dollar Man, facing down a private jet and running to stop Rick from marrying his daughter. Jackie and Owen got it on. Does it make sense for Jackie to be pushing Owen off? Now that Rick and Steffy are broken up she may be paired with Marcus.

Phillip Kiriakis was shot on Days of Our Lives and provided an opportunity for Shelley Hennig to shine or falter, which was it? The Kiriakis versus DiMera rivalry finally has a motivation. Could this be a good storyline? Jamey doesn't believe that Dena Higley is responsible for Days of Our Lives' improvements. He believes that Gary Tomlin is responsible.

Paul Anthony Stewart is returning to Guiding Light. Could his return usher back in the mob? BethAnn Bonner is joining the cast, but it isn't as Michelle. Who could she be and what is her motivation? Bill and Lizzie will be facing problems, leading up to their wedding. Shouldn't Bizzie be able to have some happiness until they say their vows? Frank needs to buy a clue. He's a cop and he can't even figure out what Natalia is thinking.

The Chipmunk Chronicles are over on The Young and the Restless. Ashley is going crazy, but why is she wondering around the woods? Gloria, Jeff and Jill are teaming up to take on the all powerful Victor Newman. Do they even have a chance? The one thing that might give them an edge is that - love her or hate her - Gloria's got hustle.

DC #400: ABC Facial Expressions

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:51:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Tina discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

The status of Susan Lucci's contract at All My Children and whether or not Erica Kane is being killed off. Babe's twin sister Marissa. Jamie Luner's Liza Colby has sex with Zach Slater.

This wasn't a good week for One Life to Live, both in quality of storytelling and for its characters. Talia was found dead in a swimming pool. The Marasco Fiasco continues to dominate the show. Powell and Rebecca return to One Life to Live.

General Hospital goes HD. Some actors look better than others with the new format. NotEmily is dragging down the Cassadine storylines. Not only will General Hospital push women down any form of stairs they can find, now they're pushing babies down stairs too. Robin's Post Partum storyline has gone the way of the Dodo.

The soap mania tour is cancelled.

DC #399: Performer of the Week

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Tina, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job for the week ending April 27.

They also make their picks for honorable and dishonorable mentions.

DC #398: Top 5 Days of Our Lives Characters

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:10:00 GMT

On today's Daytime Confidential Top 5 episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Nicki are counting down their Top 5 Days of Our Lives Favorite Characters.

DC #397: CBS and DAYS Jump The Pond

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:49:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Melodie are joined by The Bold and the Beautiful blogger Darren Lomas, from the United Kingdom, to discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless storylines and news for the week ending April 20, 2008, including:

As the World Turns casts two new characters, and one is intended for Emily Stewart. Noah is held hostage by "The Wonder Twins," but Jamey isn't as disenchanted with them as Luke and Melodie are. He actually likes them.

Darren weighs in on Stephanie Forrester joining Jackie M and the impact she will have working with Nick and Jackie. Steffy and Rick's engagement has love needs to ends now. the DC gang shares their reaction to Martha Byrne's first The Bold and the Beautiful episode.

Melanie and Brady kissed on Days of Our Lives and had us running for the barf bags. Sami's desire to tell EJ about their daughter and potentially ruin his wedding to Nicole is so in character for her. Should the show be making the character grow up or should Sami stay the character we've always loved her as?

Guiding Light's Natalia admitted her love for Olivia after running away from the altar with Frank. General Hospital wants Tom Pelphrey, but joining another show doesn't mean that he'll work out in the role.

The DC gang has never heard Jamey be so diplomatic. What The Young and the Restless actor or actress could have him choosing his words so carefully? Tune in to find out. Phyllis's breakdown was one of the highlights from the past week. Sharon should know better than to mess with her. Darren shares his thoughts on Katherine and Jill's rivalry.

DC #396: ABC Twitterpated

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:10:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Regan and Tina discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

Jamie Luner makes her Pine Valley debut. Chuck Pratt blames his writing woes on Eden Riegel. Pratt Falls, the series, debuts in reaction to Pratt's comments. Bobbie Eakes has a connection to cult hit Sordid Lives.

Helena Cassadine returned to torment the citizens of Port Charles. As a fan of all things Cassadine - except Sam McCall - Luke is ecstatic, but are Jamey, Tina and Regan? Billy Dee Williams returns to the hospital in General Hospital, but why? General Hospital is set to debut in HD and the filming is looking better, with the exception of a few people who look like they hit a bad tanning booth. Tristan Rogers believes that General Hospital: Night Shift was the pathway to the future. Why is it that stars like Rogers and the majority of fans understand what is going on, but the executives don't?

Talia becomes the latest victim of One Life to Lives' serial killer, wouldn't it be nice if it were Stacy? Viki provides advice to Clint. Should Viki be Llanview's "talk to" or should she be driving story? Jared and Natalie are protecting Chloe and won't reveal her true identity. How long can this last before it comes out? Could Destiny's brother be the rumored love interest for Rachel Gannon?

All this and much more on today's twitterpated ABC episode.

DC #395: Performer of the Week

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:00:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Regan, Tina and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job for the week ending April 19.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

DC #394: CBS and Days Down Under

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:09:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike and Jillian are joined by two special guests from the land down under, Brooke and Aussie Brian, to discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

This is the first time both of Daytime Confidential's Australian bloggers are on an episode at the same time and we find out that even though oceans separate us, hate for Days of Our Lives' Melanie spans the globe.

Ed Fry returns to As the World Turns. How will this impact Alison and Susan. If it means that we get to see more of Susan it could be a good thing. Zac and Zoe - the wonder twins - continue eat the show alive. Hope versus facts.

Stephanie tells Eric like it is on The Bold and the Beautiful and is offered a job by Nick. The Jackie M vs. Forrester war could be really good. Let's hope that the show doesn't screw it up. Rick is messing around in Ridge's sandbox and Ridge doesn't seem able to do anything about it. Were there a couple of B&B bloopers this past week?

Who are Brooke and Brian's favorite and least favorite Days of Our Lives characters? Brady and Melanie kiss. The DiMera vs. Kiriakis feud heats up after the death of Tony. Brooke makes the argument for EJami while Brian defends Rafe and Sami. Wouldn't it be great if EJ and Rafe went head-to-head? What happened to Nicole's dog?

Guiding Light hasn't cancelled their lease with Peapack. Is this a sign of hope for the show? James Spaulding is a hit with fans, but is it enough to help make the character of Daisy more likeable? We discuss the importance of veteran actors helping young actors.

David Lago returns to The Young and the Restless as Raul. The character of Mac has us debating the different portrayals of the character. Everyone from the Glo by Jabot House seems to be coming back, but Brittany. The fallout from Katherine's return continues, how will Jill handle the fallout?

We discuss our CBS and Days of Our Lives Performers of the Week. Jillian gives an update on the soap world mafia and their kidnapping of Jamey.

DC #393: ABC Doofus

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:29:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:

The debut of Scott Chandler on All My Children. Erica Kane's (Susan Lucci) meltdown along the side of the road and shockingly how good Ryan was. The expected debut of Jamie Luner is coming closer and with it the return of Jennifer Bassey. Jamey is reporting that Chrishelle Stause may be leaving All My Children. What would this mean for the character of Amanda.

General Hospital is about to debut in HD. Is it worth the investment or should they be investing it in better writing? Regan should be happy that Johnny and Lulu have broken up, but is she?

Stacy continues to eat One Life to Live alive, but could she have been salvaged if she had been introduced differently? The Gannons return to Llanview at a time when Nora needs them most. Scott Clifton was never a bad actor, but since his arrival in Llanview he's only gotten better.

All this and much more on today's episode.

DC #392: Beth Chamberlin Interview

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:23:00 GMT

As fans of the 72-year-old Guiding Light reel from news that CBS has canceled daytime's grande dame, one of the serial's most popular heroines, Beth Chamberlin is doing the work of her career. As tortured heroine Beth Raines Spaulding, Chamberlin is turning in one gritty, emotive performance after another as the character she's played on and off since 1989 grieves for her late, younger lover Henry Cooper Bradshaw (John Driscoll), while dealing with the return of the love of her life, Phillip Spaulding (Grant Aleksander), whom the last time he was in town, kidnapped her children in a manic spree. On today's episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast, Chamberlin visits with Luke and Jamey, offering her heartfelt reaction to news of GL's cancellation. Does Chamberlin see a future for Guiding Light on the web, or on cable?

Chamberlin shares how the close-knit cast and crew of Guiding Light are handling being cancelled in the midst of a creative renaissance for the soap opera. She also reveals what it's been like having Aleksander, whom she calls one of her closest friends, back in Springfield, and discusses her real-life bond with actress Tina Sloan, who portrays her mother Lillian Raines on the show. Chamberlin also provides personal memories of three of the young women who have inhabited the role of Phillp and Beth's daughter Lizzieâ Hayden Panettiere, Crystal Hunt and now Marcy Rylan, revealing her pride in the success each young woman found on and off the sudser. Did she ever think she'd see Panettiere on primetime hits like Ally McBeal or Heroes? Has she had a chance to see Hunt as Stacy on One Life to Live? What's her and Rylan's process for making Beth and Lizzie's mother/daughter connection come across so relatable? What about Beth's former stepdaughter Susan, is Chamberlin still in touch with Brittany Snow? What does she think about the young actress landing the lead role in the Gossip Girl spinoff Lily? She answers these questions and much more. The soap star also comments on the newest edition to the Spaulding family, breakout teen hunk Zack Conroy, who plays Phillip and Beth's youngest son James.

Then Chamberlin talks about her other passion, The Kettle Bell Way, the fitness regimen that finally helped the actress/wife/mother/author get the body she's always wanted, without having to stick to a strenuous diet or spend her life at a gym. This is a super-sized episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast Guiding Light fans won't want to miss.

DC #391: CBS and Days Some Form of Therapy

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:20:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike and Melodie are joined by J Bernard in discussing the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:

As the World Turns new wonder twins. Henry and Vienna's pregnancy storyline with Brad and Katie. Craig manipulates Parker, is Rosanna behind it?

Mike is seeing glimmers of hope at The Bold and the Beautiful. Could it be making a turn around?

Tony died on Days of Our Lives, but Anna's didn't return in time. Luke can't help it, but he's enjoying Days of Our Lives more than all but two soaps.

The gang weighs in with first impressions of the new James Spaulding on Guiding Light. Dinah's punished herself for her crimes with a trial. How does the DC gang feel about Guiding Light's cancellation now that the news has had time to sink in.

Katherine finally has proof that she is who she claims to be and Jill is devastated. Chloe and Billy get married at the Chancellor mansion while Katherine, Jill, Nikki and Esther get into a food fight. Luke shares a theory about a possible Sharon pregnancy from a long time friend.

All this and much more on today's show.

DC #390: ABC Eyeliner and Bubblegum

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:27:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, Regan and Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news and storylines, including:

The impact of Guiding Ligth's cancellation from an ABC viewer's perspective. Should Frons bring Guiding Light stars to ABC or should he focus on his current stars and improving the writing of his shows?

Since little or nothing of interest is going on on All My Children we talk about some of our favorite All My Children memories.

General Hospital has finally figured out a way to make long-time fans hate Luke Spencer and his name is Ethan. Robin's PPD storyline is discussed. Finola Hughes will no longer be hosting How Do I Look?. Is this the time for her to return to General Hospital? The Rebecca storyline is about as enjoyable as the Ethan storyline.

Starr tries to seduce Schuyler on One Life to Live. Jack Manning is tormenting John McBain and we're loving it. Stacy needs to go, there is nothing redeemable about her. Kathy Brier and three other One Life to Live stars are out.

DC #389: Performer of the Week

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 02:47:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Mike, Tina, Regan, Belinda and J Bernard Jones choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job.

Join us as we choose our honorable and dishonorable mentions. Find out Tina's pick for a dishonorable mention from One Life to Live, and it isn't Crystal Hunt as Stacy. It may surprise some listeners while others may agree.

All this and much more on today's show.

DC #388: Guiding Light Cancellation Reaction

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:35:00 GMT

On Apil 1, 2009 CBS canceled Television's longest running drama, Guiding Light, after 72 years on air. This special Daytime Confidential episode contains the reactions, thoughts and memories of just a few of the millions of Guiding Light fans.

DC #387: Guiding Light Is Canceled

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 03:54:00 GMT

Today is a sad day for the soap industry and Daytime Confidential. Daytime's longest running soap, Guiding Light, has been canceled.

Join Luke, Jamey, Mike, Melodie and J. Bernard as they discuss the sad news, where various cast members might end up, was it too little too late, what CBS is talking about replacing Guiding Light with, what led to GL's cancellation and where the industry - including As the World Turns - go from here.

So many listeners called in to the Daytime Confidential Hot Line that we've decided to publish them as their own episode. Tune in for that episode this weekend.

DC #386: CBS and Days The Survival Of The Genre Is More Important Than An Actor

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 04:53:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:

Damian Grimaldi's return to As the World Turns as Luke's father. Chauntee Schuler decides to stay in Oakdale. Jack versus the world.

Could Sean Kanan be returning to The Bold and the Beautiful? Jamey has an update on the possibility. Jackie let her inner cougar purr this last week. Do you enjoy the possibility of Owen and Jackie?

Tony ends up spiked on Days of Our Lives. Could Rachel Melvin end up at General Hospital and might Greg Vaughan go to Salem?

Alicia Leigh Willis auditions for Guiding Light. Mallet and Marina christen their baby. Lizzie finds out what Phillip did to Grady.

Kay discovers that she and Jill aren't related. Jess Walton's contract negotiations. What character could be gay on The Young and the Restless?

The Daytime Emmys might end up on The CW.

Programming Note: This episode was recorded before word broke of Jess Walton re-signing with Y&R and Guiding Light being canceled.

DC #385: ABC Assets People Want To See

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:40:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina and Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital storylines and news, including:

All My Children's Adam Chandler in the hospital, offscreen. Dastardly David Hayward isn't how we remember him. Is he being written in character and is there anything else left to enjoy about him?

All My Children and One Life to Live beat General Hospital in the ratings. What are the causes for General Hospital's decline?

One Life to Live's John and Blair get married. If Jason Morgan is a Borg does that make John McBain a Cylon? Dorian and Ray Montez versus Dorian and David. The never ending story of Stacy. We continue to enjoy Matthew and Destiny.

Belinda reacts to the return of Jerry Jacks on General Hospital. Robin's PPD storyline. Could Rachel Melvin be coming to GH while Greg Vaughan ends up at Days of Our Lives? We discuss the latest rumors.

We discuss the possibility of the Daytime Emmy awards ending up on The CW. All this and more on today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #384: Performer of the Week

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:10:00 GMT

The ladies at The View have nothing on Daytime Confidential's Performer of the Week episode this week. Luke and Jamey have to team up ala The Young and the Restless' Jack and Brad to defend an actress against the wrath of Jillian on a Victor Newman styled warpath.

Join us as Luke, Mike, Jamey, Tina, Belinda and Jillian choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week. Hear who they choose for their honorable mentions and find out which star caused such an uproar as a dishonorable mention.

DC #383: ABC Escapism vs. Doom and Gloom

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:17:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news and storylines, including:

Jamie Luner joins All My Children as Liza Colby. Is this the right choice for Liza on a show already in trouble? Kendall and Ryan sleep together, be careful what you wish for.

Sebastian Roche returns to General Hospital as Jerry Jacks. Might Rick Hearst be headed for The Young and the Restless? Would he be enough to get Tina and Regan to start watching Y&R? Vanessa Marcil appears on Without a Trace.

Real Andrews twittered that he had auditioned for a role on One Life to Live. We share our reactions. One year later Natalie and Jared are once again sitting on a giant secret. Will they make the right choice this time? One Life to Live is known to have a problem with letting its villains eat the show. Is Stacy well on her way down this path? Does One Life to Live have too many depressing storylines going on at once?

DC #382: CBS and Days Honey Buns

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:19:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike and Jamey discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news including:

Luke becoming the victim of an attack, yet again. Carly and Parker's relationship and how Parker is treating Carly how he's seen Jack treat her.

The Forrester Four on The Bold and the Beautiful. What did fans do to deserve this. Drew Tyler Bell's performance as Thomas and reaction to word that Don Diamont will likely be paired with Donna Logan.

Former Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall is reportedly having some money problems related to her divorce.

Melodie has a report from the Guiding Light location shoot in at Universal Orlando. She talks about Ellen Wheeler producing the show. Melodie talks about her encounters with Crystal Chappell, Marg Dusay, Marcy Rylan, Frank Dicopoulos, Jessica Leccia, Michael O'Leary and other Guiding Light stars. She explains how all of Springfield's residents end up in Florida and hints at Bill and Lizzie's upcoming story.

Things are finally moving along on The Young and the Restless. Katherine's story is picking up speed. Sharon's melt down has us tuning in. Jamey believes that the show could have come up with a better storyline for Greg Rikaart's Kevin Fisher.

All this and more on today's episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #381: Pine Valley Podcast Meets DC

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:08:00 GMT

Jamey has a secret. He's been cheating on Daytime Confidential. Lately, whenever he wants a hilarious, juicy, balls-to-the-walls podcast about the goings on in All My Children's fictional Pine Valley, he downloads an episode of the Pine Valley Podcast. On today's episode of Daytime Confidential, for the first time ever, Luke and Jamey sit down with the crazy, sexy Boricua pair behind PVP, Ashley Mendoza and Jordan Hudson!

Poor Luke has to hang on to his seat as Ashley and Jamey match each other, wacky soap character-voice-for-voice and Jamey bows down to soap's true historian Jordan, who actually recalls when Phil called Tara "funny face". But it isn't all fun and games. This foursome, all who adore All My Children, spend plenty of time discussing just what has happened to this once stellar show. They talk about it's rich history and debate whether or not current head writer Chuck Pratt is actually worse than Megan McTavish. We could tell you more, but we don't want to spoil the surprises! This is truly an interview/round table you won't wanna miss! We could tell you more, but we don't want to spoil the surprises!

DC #380: Performer of the Week

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Tina, Jamey and Regan choose the actors and actresses they believe did an outstanding job.

They then discuss their honorable mentions and dishonorable mentions.

DC #379: Top 5 Kidnappings

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:19:00 GMT

Daytime Confidential's Top 5 episode is back and Luke, Mike, Jillian and Jamey are being held hostage until they reveal who their Top 5 Kidnappings in daytime are.

DC #378: CBS and Days Ho Couture

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:35:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news including:

As the World Turns' Parker and Liberty try to get married. Chauntee Shulder is out as Bonnie McKechnie, but should the show recast the role?

The Bold and the Beautiful's Pam gets arrested. Where would we like to see Rick Hearst end up if he leaves General Hospital. Mike and Jillian are on exactly the same page.

Nicole's world is closing in on her on Days of Our Lives. Now that NuWill has been around for a while are we enjoying the character?

Guiding Light's Doris is a lesbian. Bill and Lizzie reunite. Grady goes over the cliff. Lawrence St. Victor on Ugly Betty.

Nikki realizes that Katherine is who she claims she is. Greg Rikaart is doing amazing work Kevin Fisher. Rosco Born returns to The Young and the Restless.

DC #377: Alliances, Allegiances and Negotiations

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:29:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan and Jamey discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news including:

All My Children's Thorsten Kaye re-ups his contract. Adam Mayfield cast as Scott Chandler. Opal loses the Cortlandt mansion.

Tony Geary, Maurice Bernard and Steve Burton allegedly team up for a contract alliance to avoid pay cuts. Greg Vaughan and Rick Hearst fan club president encourages fans to call and write in in support of the actors. Drew Garrett cast as Michael Corinthos Jr.

Drama happens at One Life to Live. We discuss Blair getting stabbed. Crystal Hunt's performance as Stacy isn't ringing true for Jamey. Is she phoning it in or is it the character?

All this and much more on today's show.

DC #376: Performer of the Week

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:53:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey, Regan and Jillian choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

The DC gang also give their honorable mentions and talk about those who they believe deserve dishonorable mentions.

DC #375: CBS and Days How Long Is Long

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:29:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Mike, Jamey and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news including...

Cady McClain's return to As the World Turns. Zac and Zoe, twins have been cast and Zac may be a love interest in the Luke and Noah storyline.

Don Diamont wasn't employed long. The Bold and the Beautiful snapped him up. He will play Bill Spencer Jr. An update on the return of Joanna Johnson.

Leanne Hunley is leaving Salem. Wes Ramsey is joining the cast by Days of Our Lives for an undisclosed role. Many suspect that he could be portraying Eric Brady. Would the return of Eric be worth it with so many of his family gone?

Marcy Rylan knocked it out of the park last week, but she had better be careful. Guiding Light has cast the role of James Spaulding, her brother. The Four Musketeers reunited at their high school reunion.

Ashley on The Young and the Restless claims she's pregnant, but is she carrying Victor's spawn or suffering from menopause? The role of Mac has been recast, but doesn't Billy Abbott already have his hands full with Chloe, Lily and Sharon. How will Mac impact his life.

All this and much more on today's CBS and Days of Our Lives podcast.

DC #374: ABC Casting Bloodbath

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:03:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Tina are joined by Eye on Soap's Belinda and Karen from Wubs.net to discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news including...

Greenlee's funeral on All My Children at the Fusion bar. Ricky Paull Goldin's Jake Martin. Is this David Hayward the real David Hayward? Rumors that the Cortlandt mansion is burning down.

General Hospital's possible casting bloodbath. What this means for Leslie Charleson, Megan Ward, Greg Vaughan, Rebecca Herbst and Rick Hearst. Constance Towers is returning as Helena Cassadine and we couldn't be happier.

Rumors are swirling that One Life to Live's Erika Slezak might be getting reduced air time. Matthew and Destiny at the prom. Was the reaction by Starr and Cole's principal to the news that Cole was high an accurate reaction? Shouldn't she have prevented him from driving away by having everyone go to her office?

DC #373: Castle Preview With Seamus Dever

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 14:53:00 GMT

Seamus Dever knows a thing or two about playing bad guys. After all, it was his character Dr. Ian Devlin who accidentally shot young Michael Corinthos on General Hospital. On ABC primetime's Castle, premiering tonight at 10/9C, Dever finally gets a chance to play one the good guys. He plays Irish cop Kevin Ryan, sharing screentime with Stana Katic, Jon Huerta and fellow ABC daytime grad Nathan Fillion (ex-Joey, One Life to Live), who portrays the title character, Richard Castle, a best-selling crime novelist suffering from writer's block, who decides to shadow NYPD detective Kate Beckett (Katic) for inspiration.

On this episode of the Daytime Confidential Podcast, Dever chats with Luke and Jamey about his role on the highly-anticipated midseason show, his first as a primetime series regular. Dever shares that although Castle is being likened to 80's comfort food TV programs like Moonlighting or Scarecrow and Mrs. King, he sees more of a parallel between the series and the popular screwball comedies of the 30's and 40's, which he says sets Castle apart from other primetime crime procedurals. He also reveals whether or not he believes there is more pressure for the show to suceed considering ABC's recent cancellations of such high-profile shows as Dirty Sexy Money, Eli Stone, Pushing Daisies and Life on Mars.

Then Dever looks back with Luke and Jamey about his brief, but memorable stint on General Hospital. He reveals how he felt when he learned the antihero doctor he signed on to play, was being turned into a mob assassin, and what role the 2007-08 Writers' Strike played in that plot twist. Dever talks about what it was like working with Sebastian Roche, Tyler Christopher, Jason Thompson and Sarah Brown, whom he still considers a pal, and reveals if he and Nathan Fillion swap soap stories on the set of Castle. Dever also provides a sneak peek of Ready or Not, his upcoming Direct-to-DVD buddy comedy. It's an episode you don't wanna miss.

DC #372: Soap Opera Examiner Mary Montanari

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 08:07:00 GMT

On todayâs episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Jamey visit with soap journalist Mary Montanari. Montanari write the Soap Opera Examiner column for Examiner.com and previously covered the industry for Zap2it.com

Montanari tells her unique story of how she got her start in soap opera journalism. Luke and Jamey ask for her thoughts on the state of the industry, Guiding Lightâs Otalia, As the World Turnsâ Nuke and whether or not more shows will have to use the Guiding Light production model to survive. She shares with us insight she received from Agnes Nixon that is just as important today as it was back when Passions premiered.

All this and much more on todayâs Daytime Confidential episode.

DC #371: CBS and Days Crack-a-lackin Octomoms

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 05:35:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news including.

The return of As the World Turn's Lucy to Oakdale. Elwood is out, but Mark is back. Who is daytime's biggest octomom?

Johanna Johnson is in talks to return to The Bold and the Beautiful. What could this mean for the show and why should new fans care?

Shawn Christan re-ups his contract with Days of Our Lives. Does this mean that Alice Horton should be worried about having to go bobbing for doughnuts? A SORASED Will returns to Salem. Sami and Lucas share scenes that reminded us of the good old days.

Guiding Light's Bill figured out who kidnapped Lizzie and gets his ass kicked. After sleeping with Frank Otalia looks as if she's had the worst sex of her life. Was it that or was it guilt? Jamey gives a preview of his interview with Krista Tesreau and shares the latest details on the possible return of India von Halkein.

The Billy/Chloe vs. Cane/Lily feud heats up on The Young and the Restless. Jillian talks about Esther and her behavior. Sharon's kleptomania
and sleeping with Billy Abbott.

DC #370: Daytime Emmy Pre-Nomination Reactions

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 06:47:00 GMT

Daytime Confidential's Luke, Mike, Jamey and Tina are joined by TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco to discuss the Daytime Emmy Pre-Nominations.

Find out who they think deserve to be pre-nominated, who doesn't deserve pre-nominations and who the glaring omissions are. Branco talks about how this year's nominations will be determined and shares how past year's nominees have influenced how pre-nominations are given out today.

Tune in to hear reactions of Daytime Confidential readers and listeners on the DC Hotline.

DC #369: ABC Flip Flop

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 06:21:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan and Eye on Soap's Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news including...

All My Children's Walt Willey paid the price for speaking out against the Lily and Jonathon pairing, during McTavish's reign as head writer. Would Belinda and Regan buy New York and Company clothing based on what All My Children stars are wearing?

The "What if Maxie died" episode was supposed to be really good. Did it live up to the hype? Many major characters were missing in this alternate Port Charles and would Robin really be a robot? Should we be thanking our lucky stars that General Hospital has Maxie and not BJ? Sonny and Jason have reunited. The romance of ages, Jason and Sonny has reunited, but does anyone care about the regurgitation of this "dynamic" duo?

David Vickers and the Buchanan's found out that David is Bo's son, but where does the show go from here? In the long run is it better that David is Bo's son or should he have remained Asa's long lost son? Belinda can't seem to decide whether or not she enjoys the Blair/Todd/Marty/John storyline or if she doesn't.

DC #368: Performer of the Week

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:25:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jamey, Mike, Belinda and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job.

They discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions and then get sidetracked discussing Max and Diane's heart healthy storyline on General Hospital.

DC #367: CBS and Days Cinderfella

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:33:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Mike, Jamey and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news including...

The special As the World Turns Valentine's episode. Which fairy tales we enjoyed and which ones we didn't. Shouldn't have Luke (Van Hansis) and Noah (Jake Silbermann) been the Cinderfella or the Fairy Godfather?

Jackie ripped into Katie on The Bold and the Beautiful and then encouraged Bridget to bust up Nick and Katie.

We discuss Days of Our Lives' star Thaao Penglis comment that "The James Reilly's of the world have destroyed daytime."

Coop's funeral was a gripping moment of television and Justin Deas continues to knock it out of the park on Guiding Light.The jail is rocking in Springfield as everyone and their mother visit Phillip in his cell.

Billy Abbott's baby was born on The Young and the Restless so we discuss what we liked and disliked about the scenes. Colleen is taking on Victor Newman, but is she motivated out of love for her father, being manipulated by Jack or both?

DC #366: ABC Serial Killers

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:46:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Tina and Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news including...

Could Thorsten Kaye be leaving All My Children? If so what would it mean for Pine Valley? Should he pop up on One Life to Live right away or should there be a hiatus of time between shows? They discuss Jamey's Rianca Wedding Wrap-Up for CurveMag.com and the fallout of Reese and Zach's kiss. Belinda gives her take on Rebecca Budig's return and departure as Greenlee from her column The View From The Recliner's Edge at Eye On Soaps.

General Hospital's Claire Coffee landed a primetime pilot and reportedly Kirsten Storms may have too. What might it mean if Storms left General Hospital? The gang discuss whether the role should be recast and who would make a good Maxie. Tina and Jamey talk about Jeff Burton's upcoming guest spot in Port Charles.

The soap gods have smiled down on viewers and Jaqueline Hendy is on her way out at One Life to Live. The gang discusses whether or not Vanessa should be a victim of the serial killer storyline and if the show should be ramping up the serial killer storyline and use it to boost ratings by killing off unneeded characters.

All this and much more on today's ABC episode.

DC #365: Performer of the Week

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:01:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jamey, Regan, Melodie and Jillian choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

They also choose the actors and actresses who they believe deserve honorable and dishonorable mentions.

DC #364: Phillip Spaulding Super Sized

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:47:00 GMT

On today's special super-sized Guiding Light "Phillip Spaulding Happens Here" Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Mike, Jamey, Melodie and Nicki discuss the return of Grant Aleksander to Springfield.

They share their initial reactions to Phillip's return and choose the things they liked and disliked about the highly promoted event. They go in depth with their thoughts on Buzz (Justin Deas) locking Coop (John Driscoll) up, Jenna's (Fiona Hutchison) Ghostly return, Phillip's rescue of Coop after the crash, Phillip interrupting Beth and Alan's wedding, Phillip and Alan's at Phillip's headstone, the hospitalization of Coop, Phillip and Rick and the Josh/Reva/Jeffery/Shayne/Dinah factor.

After picking the best and worst moments of the anticipated week, the gang discusses the production values and what did and didn't work.

Finally, they look to the future. Melodie shares some of her latest spoilers before Luke poses the all important questions. Is Phillip's return enough to help Guiding Light avoid cancellation? Has the return of Aleksander made the unthinkable six months ago - Guiding Light surviving without Reva if Kim Zimmer ever decided to leave - a realistic possibility?

All this and much more on today's special Guiding Light episode.

DC #363: CBS and Days Ho And A Half

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:01:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jamey, Melodie and Jillian discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news including...

Josie is out at As the World Turns while Lucy Montgomery is back in. Rachel Melvin quit Days of Our Lives and we discuss whether or not she'd make the perfect Lucy Montgomery.

The great car chase of 2009 took place on the Bold and the Beautiful this past week as Ridge and Rick Forrester turned into Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. Rick is supposedly going to join the army. Does anyone believe he'll actually go through with it?

Rachel Melvin decided not to renew her contract with Days of Our Lives and the gang discusses which of the other seven soaps they'd like to see her end up on. What does the Chloe and Lucas breakup mean for Dr. Daniel and Chloe?

Grant Aleksander returned to Guiding Light as Phillip Spaulding, but was it Beth Chamberlin who stole the show? The gang share their first impressions Phillip's return and prepare for a special Guiding Light episode to air later in the week.

The DNA test is in at The Young and the Restless and Jill is not Katherine's daughter. Is undoing Katherine and Jill's mother and daughter relationship a good or bad thing? Lily learns the truth about Billy and Chloe's baby, but it looks like Billy is boinking Sharon next week. Why would Sharon want to have sex with her ex husband's younger brother?

DC #362: ABC Paternity Weddings and Go Red Balls

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:01:00 GMT

On today's ABC Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Regan and Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news including...

The holes in General Hospital's toxic balls event. Trevor died, is Johnny's paternity now in question? If so what does this mean for Claudia and Johnny's inappropriate chemistry? Has Kate been ruined in order to white-wash Claudia? Matt and Nadine have shown sparks, could they be just what we need to keep Matt out of Maxie's orbit?

The wedding of All My Children's Bianca and Reese is in full swing, but why is that Bianca is always the victim of other character's storylines? Greenlee took the much promoted speeding jump off the cliff on a motorcycle during Friday's episode, but why are they paying homage to the Fight Club I'm Going To Get Myself Snipped Ryan Lavery storyline?

The Go Red Ball is in full swing on One Life to Live and Gigi's long absent sister Stacy has popped out of the woodwork. Dorian has succeeded in marrying David Vickers and now he's found out he's the heir to the Buchanan fortune. What does this mean for Dorian and David's relationship and do we expect them to stay together now that everything has been revealed?

DC #361: Performer of the Week

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:05:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jamey, Tina, Regan and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe were the Performer of the Week.

The gang also talks about the actors and actresses who the believe honorable and dishonorable mentions for their performances.

DC #360: ABC Buchanan Tribute

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:18:00 GMT

On today's ABC Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jamey, Tina and Regan take some time to look back on One Life to Live's Buchanan family and specifically the impact of Phil Carey's Asa Buchanan and Clint Ritchie's Clint Buchanan. They share their their favorite Buchanan family memories and discuss the impact of both actor's death would have had if both were still on the show.

Regan shares some of the latest General Hospital spoilers and the conversation gets side sidetracked by a discussion about JoMax vs. Spixie.

DC #359: ABC Toxic Balls

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 21:30:00 GMT

On today's ABC Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Regan and Nicki discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news including...

Kendall wakes up on All My Children. What will she do when she finds out about Bianca and Zach's baby, having Josh's heart and the threat of Reese?

Tony Geary has re-signed his contract with General Hospital, but is he being wasted? The hospital in General Hospital is getting a new nurses station and Regan gives her take on the news. Nicki and Regan share their first impressions of Ethan.

The rivalry between Natalie and Jessica is heating up on One Life to Live, but who is in the right? Does Natalie have the right to want to keep Jessica away from her children? Starr lied on the stand at Todd's trial and it's only a matter of time before there are repercussions.

All this and much more on today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #358: Kelli McCarty: From Soap Star to Porn Star

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 20:50:00 GMT

Passions bombshell Kelli McCarty (ex-Beth) shocked the entertainment industry when she announced she was making the transition from soap star to porn star. McCarty's new Direct-to-DVD adult film Flawless: From Beauty Queen to Porn Queen is on sale now from Vivid Entertainment. From TMZ, to Perez Hilton, to Entertaiment Tonight, everyone in Hollywood was talking about McCarty. On today's episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast, McCarty reveals all about her controversial career move to Luke and Jamey.

McCarty talks with DC about what led to her embarking on such an uncharted career path. She tells how she pitched the idea for Flawless, and served as a co-writer on the project. McCarty explains why she strove to make Flawless the type of adult film that appeals to women, as well as men. She admits to being nervous about how her new venture will be perceived. Will her Passions fans be receptive to Flawless? Did the current state of the U.S. economy and lack of roles for actors facing a streamlined pilot season and a potential SAG Strike play a factor in her decision to do porn? Most importantly, what would Passions' Edna (Kathleen Noone) have to say?

The soap vet shares her brief encounters with late Passions creator James E. Reilly, and weighs in on the poignance of Passions being cancelled shortly before his death. Is McCarty still in touch with any of her daytime costars like Galen Gering or McKenzie Westmore, both of whom have returned to soaps, if so, what are their thoughts on Flawless? Is McCarty afraid her adult film turn will prevent a possible return to daytime in the future? Her answers might surprise you.

The Miss USA 1991 then offers her perspect on the pageant mom phenomenon, made notorious by the Jon Benet Ramsey Case, as well as movies like Little Miss Sunshine and the upcoming WE reality show Little Miss Perfect. Finally, McCarty talks about her stint tonight, hosting ACME this Week, the popular sketch comedy show, that has boasted Ilene Kristen, Bryan Datillo, Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris) and Arianne Zucker as recent hosts. Will McCarty spoof her soap career? Her pageant career? Her porn career? All of the above? It's an interview you won't want to miss. Then for those of you in Los Angeles, head on over to Acme Comedy Theatre, located at 135 N La Brea Avenue, L.A., 90036, at 8 pm to catch the show.

DC #357: CBS and Days Do Or Die Time

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 16:41:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian discuss the latest in CBS and Days of Our Lives news including...

Jamey's twelve step program for soapaholics.

Was it a surprise that Craig actually received custody of Johnny on As the World Turns?

The group reacts to John and Marlena's leaving Salem. Did the show give fans what they deserve or did they cop out. Should Hope Brady get a new love interest to help spice up their storyline?

It's do or die time for Guiding Light and the count down to Grant Aleksander's return has begun. Will we be tuning in for his return and will it be enough to help save the show? Is a Cyrus, Lizzie and Bill triangle worth watching or should it just be the Bill and Lizzie pairing?

The expected death of Brad Carlton has arrived. Will Colleen be able to hold her own against Victor and is it make or break time for her? The gang discusses where they would like to see Don Diamont end up.

DC #356: Days of Our Lives Emergency Episode

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 07:19:00 GMT

Days of Our Lives fired Thaao Penghlis, Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans and the unexpected news brought Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian together for a second Days of Our Lives emergency episode in the past six months.

They discuss the impact the firings of these veteran actors will have on the show. They talk about what this means for the remaining actors over forty still on the show and speculate who Ken Corday might axe next. They answer a reader's question of which is worse, to watch vets like Nichols and Evans get fired and keep the Days of Our Lives sets or have the show end up with a production model like Guiding Light. Luke asks if these latest firings could all be apart of Corday's scheme to get Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn back later in the year. Mike, Jamey and Jillian weigh in on if they think it is a realist possibility.

Fans of Patch and Kayla and Days of Our Lives call in with their reaction to the surprising firings and vent their frustrations at the decisions by NBC, Corday, Higley and the other executives at the show.

DC #355: Performer of the Week

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 19:31:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey, Regan, Jillian and Naughty Nicki choose the actors and actresses who they think did an outstanding job. They also discuss their honorable and not so honorable mentions.

DC #354: Sri Rao Interview

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:16:00 GMT

The second season of SOAPnet's General Hospital: Night Shift accomplished the unimaginable. For 13 weeks, GH's cable spin off told powerful, multi-generational tales of love, hope and mortality, all primarily set in the soap's historic hospital. The series was truly a Valentine to long term fans of GH and beautifully explained to newer fans why iconic veterans like Tristan Rogers (Robert), Finola Hughes (Anna) and Antonio Sabato Jr. (Jagger) are so beloved. While making GH: Night Shift a success was a collaborative effort, it was one novice soap opera writing's vision of telling stories featuring the characters he grew up loving, as well as introducing an Indian doctor and telling a gay love story, that set Night Shift apart. That writer was Sri Rao.

On today's episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast Luke and Jamey have a conversation with Rao, A Wharton Business School graduate who gave up his high-powered career in Manhattan, to follow his true passion for being a writer and director. Rao offers a refreshingly unjaded perspective about everything from the use of veterans in daytime to the politics behind gay storytelling.

Rao shares the process he and his writing team embarked upon in giving larger-than-life superhero Robert Scorpio an all-too-real Achilles Heel in the form of cancer. He reveals how supportive ABC Daytime/SOAPnet head honcho Brian Frons was in allowing him the freedom to tell his stories and talks about the other projects his Sri Rao and Company are working on, including a teen drama series inspired by his boyhood love for My So Called Life called What Goes On and the Bollywood thriller New York. Rao also answers the question fans of Night Shift are dying to know: Would he ever consider bringing his passion and prowess over to daytime?

DC #353: Performer of the Week

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:37:00 GMT

On today's Daytime Confidential Performer of the Week episode find out who which actors and actresses Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian choose as their Performer of the Week.

Listen as they discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions. Find out who Jamey believes needs to needs be taught how to act by Susan Flannery and Katherine Kelly Lang.

DC #352: Likely Story Interview

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:38:00 GMT

One Life to Live writer Chris Van Etten, famed YA novelist/editor David Levithan and SOAPnet blogger David Ozanich join Luke and Jamey on today's Daytime Confidential podcast to dish about their fun Likely Story series of teen books. Written under the joint pen name David Van Etten, Likely Story and its sequels All That Glitters and Red Carpet Riot (on sale July 9, 2009) tell the story of Mallory, just your typical teenage girl living in SoCalâexcept that her mother is an over-the-top soap opera diva and she's caught up in a hot love quadrangle with a teen soap hunk. After an explosive confrontation with the aforementioned diva (Mal's mom is so fab, her name is never mentioned!), Mallory blogs about how ridiculous and unbelievable the soap opera her mother stars on can be. Mal writes about how if she had the chance to write a soap, it would be realistic and find its drama in real life situations, in other words a likely story. Imagine Mal's surprise when the network gets wind of the blog post and decides to cancel their long-running daytime drama and greenlights a new teen soap based on Mallory's premise! Did we mention the soap the network cancels is the one Mal's Mommy Dreariest stars on?

You'll want to tune in to hear Van Etten, Levithan and Ozanich talk about how the Likely Story book series came into being. Learn how OLTL ultimately facilitated Van Etten and Ozanich becoming writing partners when the soap hired Ozanich an intern. Find out how at a Gotham party one night, Levithan, author of such teen classics as Boy Meets Boy and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (with Rachel Cohn) and editor of the smash hit The Babysitters' Club novel series for Scholastic, became intrigued by the idea of helping the pair bring Mallory's story to life.

You'll learn what it's like to write a book series with not one, or two authors, but three. Van Etten and Ozanich, while swearing none of the characters are based on anyone they've met in their soapy pursuits (Talk about a likely story!), reveal how their day jobs did in fact help color Mallory's world. Is Mallory speaking for every disgruntled soap opera fan with the impassioned rant she posts on her blog? What about when she actually lands her dream job? As Mallory quickly finds out writing a daily soap opera, while dealing with temperamental divas, a reluctant hottie leading man and network interference, isn't as easy as she once believed, are we getting a glimpse of what it's really like for the harried men and women who bring us our favorite soaps five-days-a-week? What about Van Etten, do he and other real life soap scribes ever log on to blogs like DC or message boards to read what we're saying about their work? If so how does it effect the writing process?

Ozanich, also an acclaimed playwright (The Lightening Field) shares how he's dealt with some of the sticky situations Mallory finds herself facing in the Likely Story books, such as having to let down friends who thought they were a shoe-in for a role in one of his dramatic works. Onzanich also runs hilarious, SNL-worthy interference for his pal Van Etten, when Jamey and Luke try to pry a few juicy spoilers about ABC Daytime's hottest soap out of the Emmy-winning breakdown writer.

Levithan, an admitted novice to the wonderful and wacky world of daytime soap operas, talks about how he brought to the table the basic tenets of characterization and story to help make even Mallory's more larger-than-life adventures ring true. The editor for Scholastic's PUSH imprint shares how the coming of age tale, despite its soapy flavor, is quite universal. Levithan also tells us how he feels about the success of the big screen adaptation of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, and gives other writers a bit of advice on how to make their books readily adaptable for film. Speaking of adapting literary works for the screen, could a Likely Story television series or film project be in the works? Tune in to find out. Then go to Amazon.com to purchase the Must Read Likely Story and All That Glitters. You can also pre-order Red Carpet Riot.

DC #351: Soap Opera Spirit Awards

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Hold on to your soap dishes! On this very special episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast we discuss the winners of the 2009 Soap Opera Spirit Awards. Luke and Jamey are on hand to announce the categories, while TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco reveals the winners, as well as the science behind why each was chosen. As if this wasn't reason enough to tune in, for the first time in DC history, both of the driving forces behind our favorite web series Imaginary Bitches, Eden Riegel (Bianca, All My Children) and her husband, series creator Andrew Miller are here together. You don't wanna miss the explosive confrontation between Emmy-winner Eden and Jamey when it's announced who wins the SOS for Outstanding Performer in a Podcast/Webisode/Soap-Related Series. There's nothing imaginary about it, these two get down right bitchy!

"What did she do beside talk to herself?" Jamey asks in a huff.

"Thank you Jamey for sucking just enough for me to squeeze through!" Eden blasts back.

Andrew shares how many takes it took for his pal Greg Rikaart (Kevin, The Young and the Restless) to get the memorable m asturbation scene for his SOS-nominated IB guest stint down pat. Is Greg a method actor?

Eden is thrilled when two of her leading ladies, Elizabeth Hendrickson (ex-Frankie/Maggie, AMC; Chloe; Y&R; Liz, IB) and Tamara Braun, aka Jamey's pick for the best Carly Corinthos EVER!! (Oh yeah, and she now plays Reese on AMC) are both presented SOS awards, but which one thrills Eden more? Should Andrew be worried? More important, should BAM fans spearhead a Rianca Kiss Ban?

Later in the episode, Eden speaks poignantly about All My Children and One Life to Live creator Agnes Nixon when she accepts the Irna Phillips Spirit Award For Outstanding Contribution To The Serial Art Form on behalf of the television legend. She also relays fond memories of the late Eileen Herlie, whose Myrtle Fairgate served as a surrogate grandmother to Binks and the rest of Pine Valleyâexcept for Luke's beloved Greenlee (Rebecca Budig).

Nelson himself speaks on behalf of the late Beverlee McKinsey (Iris, Another World/Texas; Alexandra, Guiding Light) whom TVG Canada awarded one of two Douglas Marland Memorial Awards. The other accolade went to the late James E. Reilly (legendary head writer of Days of Our Lives and creator of Passions). Canada's biggest cheerleader (Yeah, yeah, yeah we get it, their syrup is better than ours and they produced Jennifer Finigan, big whoop! We lay claim to Britney Spears bitches... real and imagined!) asks Jamey to talk about the prolific writer's impact on the genre. This episode is a Must-Hear for soap fans young and old.

DC #350: Nuke Does the Deed

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:48:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and topics including...

A new day has dawned for Luke and Noah on As the World Turns after they finally had sex. Was it what the DC gang expected and was it worth the wait?

Things are shaping up to be really interesting on The Bold and the Beautiful as someone at Forrester is giving out secrets to Nick and Jackie. Is it possible that B&B is making a comeback?

Marlena and John's days in Salem are drawing to a close, but it's sad to know we'll be watching Marlena push John's wheelchair into the sunset instead of them riding off into the sunset, happily ever after. Will their departure have Jamey voting with his remote or will his love for the show and the dedicated actors who remain be enough to keep him tuning back in?

Talk of Guiding Light's cancellation is picking up steam, but can an Olivia and Natalia pairing play a part in saving the show?

The DC gang reacts to The Young and the Restless Daytime Emmy prenominations snub of Eric Braeden and Melody Thomas Scott. Luke makes a surprising admission.

Conde Nast is reporting that CBS is dramatically slash the licensing fees it pays out for the Bell and P&G soaps. What impact will this have? With Guiding Light already on a bare bones budget and production model what else can it do if it loses even more money?

DC #349: Blowing Buddha

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:09:00 GMT

On Today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, Regan and Belinda discuss all the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news including...

Amanda's "who's the daddy" storyline on All My Children. Is it Jake, JR or David Hayward? TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco had a not so blind, blind item and we couldn't help but discuss it. Josh holds the Kane's hostage at the Casino and is shot. Laura Allen joins Grey's Anatomy as McRambo's former love interest.

General Hospital enters the Internet age, streaming episodes at ABC.com. Vanessa Marcil joins Without a Trace for a limited run, but could it end up being longer? Spinelli's arrest puts Jason Morgan between a mobster and a geek, who does he choose? General Hospital kicks off its latest stunt and we weigh in on the first montage.

A Daytime Confidential listener asked us about our thoughts on Marty and Wes. David and Dorian reunited and Dorian proved she can sink to any level. TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco reported the One Life to Live Daytime Emmy Prenominations and Trevor St. John was snubbed. Should he have received a nomination?

DC #348: Performer of the Week

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:51:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Mike, Jamey, Tina, Belinda, Regan and Melodie name the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the last week and find out who they give their honorable and dishonorable mentions.

DC #347: Tristan Rogers Interview

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:53:00 GMT

In 2008 Tristan Rogers won critical acclaim for his return to Port Charles as Robert Scorpio via General Hospital: Night Shift and Daytime Confidential named him our Male Entertainer of 2008.

On todayâs show Luke and Regan visit with Rogers about his amazing year and what it was like to portray Robert Scorpio, whose battle with cancer forced him and the fans to accept the reality that he was no longer the indestructible super-agent weâd grown accustomed to seeing on our screens. Rogers shares how seeing his former penthouse recreated on Night Shift was spooky and how it brought back so many memories for him and Finola Hughes. We ask Rogers about what it was like to work with Sri Rao and his popular writing team at Night Shift and get his thoughts on what role Rao may yet play in daytime.

The wedding of Patrick and Robin would not have been complete without Robert Scorpio to walk his daughter down the aisle so we talk to Rogers about how important it was for him to be a part of the momentous occasion, what his favorite moments from the wedding were and how sentimental the wedding was for Finola, Kimberly McCullough and himself.

Rogerâs online series Tristan Rogers Unscripted gave fans behind-the-scenes glimpse into Night Shift that fans rarely see in daytime and he shares what it was like to get everyone to appear on the series. The economic crisis facing the country is having an impact on daytime and Rogers discusses can and needs to be done to help save the genre.

Rogers gives an update on the auctions at TristanRogers.com in support of the charity Project Cuddle and tells us how much money his fans raised for the worthy cause.

DC #346: CBS and Days Lull Before The Storm

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:08:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian discuss all the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news including...

Rick vs. Stephanie on The Bold and the Beautiful. The Rick/Steffy/Marcus triangle. Pamkinis and Ashley.

The Cane vs. Billy rivalry. Nikki's reaction to Katherine and her believing that Katherine is really Marge.

Lucinda finds out about Brian being gay and how her grandson Luke tried to kiss her husband. Dusty vs. Craig is back and oh so 2006. Carly's quest to get financing for Metro and Jack's reaction.

Kane Manera is out at Guiding Light. Reva vs. Dinah is great but shouldn't the show be playing up Reva vs. Vanessa? Coop and Beth's relationship. The great irony that in order to survive GL is bringing back veterans.

Arianne Zucker deserves and Emmy nomination. We're scared to even say it but could Days of Our Lives be getting better?

DC #345: ABC: Getting It With A Hammer

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:06:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Belinda, Jamey and Regan discuss the latest All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news.

Maxie and Spinelli have sex and the afterglow was quickly destroyed by Maxie ripping Spinelli a new one. SOAPnet has rolled out a bunch of new promos including one about worst pickup lines.

Scott Clifton debuted on One Life to Live and the gang gives their first impressions. Todd plunges off the hotel but has he hit rock bottom?

Josh Duhmel and Fergi get married. Josh Madden is getting killed off and his heart goes to Kendall.

All this and much more on today's show.

DC #344: One Life to Live 911

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 23:57:00 GMT

We've given The Young and the Restless a lot of love lately, but in light of the fantastic way that One Life to Live has rebounded after the rapemance we thought we'd better record a special emergency episode to talk the great things going on at the ABC soap.

Join Luke, Jamey and Melodie as they discuss all the major storylines and the one or two things that One Life to Live still needs to work on. You're going to want to listen to this episode and watch One Life to Live.

DC #343: CBS and Days Mike Goes Off

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 18:30:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian discuss the latest news and recaps for As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless including...

Predictions on how much Grant Alexsander's return will bump ratings up or down. Melodie has an update on her spoilers from December. It's not Kim Zimmer's fault that Guiding Light has gone down hill, should she have to take a pay cut during this next go around? Could GL survive without Reva (Kim Zimmer) if she didn't accept pay cuts and left the show?

As the World Recasts is systematically breaking Douglas Marland's rules on how not to wreck a soap and it's making it hard to watch so many new faces.

Who knew that all it took to have a successful fashion show was Donna in a knit bikini? Mike goes ballistic and isn't going to take it from The Bold and the Beautiful anymore. Kyle Lowder and Ronn Moss pop up on The Soup. Rick and Steffy are so cliche it hurts.

What is up with The Young and the Restless trying to put almost every boring character in one scene? Neil's wedding featured Karen and Victoria, not to mention a the character castrated JT all in one scene. Gloria discovers Katherine in jail. Jamey thinks that Maria Arena Bell has a check list of all of LML's debacles and is fixing everything one, by one by one.

Could Daniel and Chloe be the next big Days of Our Lives couple? Jamey seems to think so. Imagine if Dena Higley was writing your life ala Stranger Than Fiction?

DC #342: ABC Full Monty

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:24:00 GMT

On the first ABC episode of 2009 Luke, Jamey and Melodie discuss all the latest in All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital news and recaps.

Lisa De Cazotte is now with All My Children as part of the production team and we discuss what type of impact she may have on Pine Valley. Jamey talks about how he doesn't agree with many people's opinion of the Bianca and Reese romance. Josh's heart goes to Kendall. Do we care or should Pratt get kudos for cleaning up the "biggest" mistake in recent All My Children memory? Melodie talks about how it isn't the same seeing Beth Ehlers on AMC as it was watching her on Guiding Light.

Soap Opera Weekly reported that Vanessa Marcil is back in discussions about returning to General Hospital. Would her return be worth it or has this "I want to come back, no I'm not coming back" tug of war wearing thin? Luke wants to hear the listener's reaction to Spinelli's new "geekette."

One Life to Live is on fire with Alex Olanov, Dorian Lord, David Vickers and Asa's return and we can't get enough. David talks about going to the Ashram. Was this a nod to CBS rival for best soap The Young and the Restless? The gang discuss the payoff of having Marty get revenge on Todd and how One Life to Live has brought back true cliffhangers.

All this and much more on today's show.

DC #341: Top 5 New Years Resolutions

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT

On today's Daytime Confidential Top 5 countdown Luke, Belinda, Jamey, Melodie and Jillian are counting down their Top 5 New Years Resolutions and are committing themselves to 2009 in soaps.

DC #340: Best and Worst of 2008 Super Sized

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:45:00 GMT

Daytime Confidential is pleased to present The Best and Worst of 2008 (The Curious Case of Crap), our super sized 3rd Annual Best and Worst Countdown.

Join Daytime Confidential's Luke, Mike, Jamey and Regan as they debate, discuss and argue over the best and worst of daytime in 2008 and make their individual picks in thirty-five categories such as returning favorites "Best and Worst Couple", "Biggest Ho Ho Ho", "Most in Need of a Roll in the Hay", "Most in Need of a Makeover", "Be Careful What You Wish For", "Dumbest and Smartest Character", "Best and Worst Show" and two new categories "The Charity Ramer Award For Excellence in Hair Modeling" and "The Megan McTavish Award for Special Achievement in Serial Drama Dismantling."

One of our most popular yearly episodes, this super sized The Best and Worst of 2008 (The Curious Case of Crap) is an episode you will not want to miss.

DC #339: Nothing Quite Like Christmas Episodes

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:32:00 GMT

Christmas is the time for touching episodes on soaps. With holiday traditions, sentimental moments and special episodes they are almost always something to look forward too.

On today's show Luke, Belinda, Jamey, Melodie and Jillian discuss their favorite and least favorite Christmas episodes on soaps. From General Hospital's Spinelli and Maxie bringing Christmas cheer to Port Charles and the Scrubs wedding to The Young and the Restless' Michael Baldwin seeing how life would have turned out were he not alive to The Bold and the Beautiful's coming together of the Forrester family around the piano the Daytime Confidential gang discusses the best and worst of 2008's Christmas episodes.

DC #338: Top 5 Things We Want For Christmas

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:56:00 GMT

On today's Top 5 edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey, Regan, Jillian, Melodie and Nicki count down the Top 5 Things We Want For Christmas. So get yourself a cup of holiday cheer and curl up with this episode of good tidings and joy.

DC #337: Zane Interview

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:37:00 GMT

What started off as a few naughty stories shared with her close friends somehow became a billion dollar empire that firmly cemented Zane as the Queen of Erotica. With a slew of raunchy novels and short story collections, complete with saucy titles like The Heat Seekers, Chocolate Flava and Dear Mr. G-Spot, this self-publishing sensation-turned-New York Times Best Selling author/publisher has proven she isn't bashful about giving her rabid fans the type of unapologetic, sexually-empowering, female-focused fiction they've been starved for in a sea of formulaic chick lit. Zane's books aren't about women finding Mr. Big, her heroines are more concerned with achieving the Big O, two or three in one night if they're lucky, and on their own terms.

This year marks Zane's foray into the world of television. Luke and Jamey caught up with the mulitasking mogul who has been busy penning scripts for her new Cinemax prime time soap Zane's Sex Chronicles, based on two of her best-selling books (Sex Chronicles: Shattering the Myth and Getting' Buck Wild: The Sex Chronicles 2) airing every Friday at midnight. Zane shares with them how the cable network contacted her when they decided they wanted to bring urban erotica to television. She also shares exclusive news about her upcoming telenovela-inspired five-day-a-week soap opera for BET based on her novel Afterburn, as well as plans already in the works to turn yet another of her steamy reads, Addicted, into a major motion picture. It's an interview you won't wanna miss.

Check out Zane's Sex Chronicles every Friday at Midnight on Cinemaz. You can find Zane online at www.eroticanoir.com or her brand new social networking site www.planetzane.net. You can also be a part of he always topical discussions the author/entrepreneur has going at her official My Space profile www.myspace.com/zaneland.

DC #336: CBS and Days I Believe I Can Fly

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:16:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news including...

Find out which soap Jamey is ashamed of, which soap he is disappointed in and which which soap he hates.

Jack and Janet got hitched on As the World Turns, while Holden and Carly still have smokin' hot chemistry and Craig and Carly have more scenes together in the short time since Jon Lindstrom joined the cast then during the entire last run of Scott Bryce.

Is it light's out for Guiding Light if ratings don't improve by April? If time is running out for Guiding Light, could the return of Tom Pelphrey and Stephanie Gatschet, combined with the return of Grant Aleksander, save the show?

The gang discusses whether or not Vail Bloom, Chris Engen and Michael Gross are out at The Young and the Restless, and word that Eva Marcille has landed herself a permanent contract.

The death of The Bold and the Beautiful's Phoebe should have brought out the best in its cast but only a select few of the actors stepped up to the plate.

In classic Days of Our Lives style Nicole drugs Brady's coke, with coke. Isn't it nice to know that some things never change?
On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news
including...

Find out which soap Jamey is ashamed of, which soap he is disappointed in and which which soap he hates.

Jack and Janet's got hitched on As the World Turns, while Holden and Carly still have smokin hot chemistry and Craig and Carly have more scenes together in the short time since Jon Lindstrom joined the cast then during the entire last run of Scott Bryce.

Is it light's out for Guiding Light if ratings don't improve by April? If it is time is running out for Guiding Light, could the return of Tom Pelphrey and Stephanie Gatschet, combined with the return of Grant Aleksander, save the show?

The gang discusses whether or not Vail Bloom, Chris Engen and Michael Gross are out at The Young and the Restless, and word that Eva Marcille has landed herself a permanent contract.

The death of The Bold and the Beautiful's Phoebe should have brought out the best in its cast but only a select few of the actors stepped to the plate.

In classic Days of Our Lives style Nicole drugs Brady's coke, with coke. Isn't it nice to know that some things never change?

DC #335: Performer of the Week

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:04:00 GMT

On this today's Performer of the Week Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey and Regan are making their picks for the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions and this week The Bold and the Beautiful gets the brunt of the dishonorable mentions.

DC #334: ABC Stripper With a Heart of Gold

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:11:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Belinda and Regan discuss the latest news from All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live including...

Former Guiding Light star Crystal Hunt joining One Life to Live as a stripper. Scott Clifton and One Tree Hill's Brett Claywell coming to Llanview. Tonya Walker returns as Alex Olanov and Kamar de los Reyes's plans to leave One Life to Live.

Natalia Livingston returns to General Hospital as a new character. Who might she paired with and what might her storylines be? Maurice Bernard re-signs his contract, what does this mean for Sonny and the viewers? Word has it that General Hospital may flash forward in time. Can pretty much anyone get cut and it be blamed on the economy?

All My Children's Jake gets harsh with Amanda but does it make sense? Does Taylor have better chemistry with Brott or Frankie? Is the show trying to force to many pairings and not letting magic happen organically?

All this and more on today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #333: CBS and Days Dumbed Down and Dreadful

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:44:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey and Melodie discuss all the latest news including...

Janet vs. Carly and Jon Lindstrom's debut as Craig Montgomery on As the World Turns and reaction to his dating a woman he once believed to be his daughter.

Pheobe's death on The Bold and the Beautiful and is it just us or has B&B been dubmed down over the past several months? Jamey comments on his interview with Sean Kanan (Deacon).

Billy finds out that Chloe is pregnant with his child. Wouldn't it be awesome to have a May/December romance with Billy and Nikki? Imagine the possibilities. More fallout from the Jabot takeover on The Young and the Restless. Ashley Abbott is taking names and we're loving it.

Jeff Branson's debut as Shayne Lewis on Guiding Light but shouldn't Dinah recognized him as Shayne? Melodie isn't happy about the Marina and Mallet wedding and doesn't Guiding Light have a church as a set? Why couldn't it have been used for the wedding?

Alison Sweeney fakes labor on Ellen. Lisa Rinna gets a reality show but shouldn't it be on SOAPnet? Reaction to Sandra Ferguson's debut on Days of Our Lives and Arienne Zucker is doing the work of her career.

DC #332: ABC Brendabot or Kung Fu Barbie

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:14:00 GMT

Note: This ABC episode is our post Thanksgiving episode. Due to Luke being ill there was a delay in his ability to edit and publish it.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina and Jamey discuss the special Scrubs' Thanksgiving episode, including the Stuart Damon sighting. Sarah Brown renews her contract with General Hospital. Is Sam McCall turning into Kung Fu Barbie or is she just the best of the Brendabots?

One Life to Live's ratings beat General Hospital with no help from CGI. Victor Lord's Tomb moves.

Jamey suggests that we need to play the opposite game with All My Children and is loving Crazy Annie.

Tina, Luke and Jamey discuss Betty White's recent appearance on a Boston Legal episode that was entirely about TV target demographics.

DC #331: CBS and Days Questionable Casting

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 00:03:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike and Jamey discuss the Thanksgiving episodes of As the World Turns, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless. What they enjoyed and what they didn't.

Don Diamont has been "ousted" from The Young and the Restless and the guys share their reaction. The battle for Jabot is heating up and the guys couldn't be enjoying it more and Tuesday's episode has Jamey admitting he's enjoying Gloria while Mike grudgingly agree the character is better than she used to be.

The casting department at Days of Our Lives is a head scratcher but Jamey believe he knows why. The reason may be a bit of a surprise.

All this and more on this post Thanksgiving episode.

DC #330: Top 5 Things We're Thankful For in Daytime

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:42:00 GMT

On today's Top 5 countdown as many of the Daytime Confidential gang as could get together to count down the Top 5 Things We're Thankful in Daytime. These are the actors, actresses, shows, executives and personalities who we are thankful for in 2008.

DC #329: Fan Reaction to Days Firings and More

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:25:00 GMT

On today's Hotline edition of Daytime Confidential you the listeners are weighing in on the latest and hottest topics in daytime including the firing of Drake Hogestyn and Deidre Hall at Days of Our Lives.

DC #328: CBS and Days Holy Freaking Crap

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:22:00 GMT

The Daytime Confidential gang is still in shock over the firing of Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn as they get together to discuss the latest CBS and Days of Our Lives' news.

Listen as Luke, Mike, Jillian and Melodie discuss the firings of Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn and what this means for Days of Our Lives.

Jamey drops by to join the gang in discussing the Marge/Katherine funeral on The Young and the Restless and how this is good soap.

Noah proves that gay lovers and Karma can be a bitch, much to the displeasure of Luke Snyder.

Over at The Bold and the Beautiful Jillian is CHIPS and Ponche flashbacks.

Melodie is thankful that Marcy Rylan renewed her contract.

DC #327: Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn Fired

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:42:00 GMT

Mouths around the soap world collectively dropped this weekend as the unthinkable happened. The recently-renewed Days of Our Lives, fired its biggest supercouple Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans) and Drake Hogestyn (John Black). In this special episode of the DC podcast Luke, Mike and Jamey invite veteran soap journalist Nelson Branco (TV Guide Canada's The Suds Report) and former Days writer Tom Casiello to weigh in from the perspective of industry insiders.

Reactions to the shocking news are gauged from the panel, including: Branco, who reveals Days of Our Lives was the first soap he ever watched and how he first fell in love with the ravishing Hall even before discovering Andrea Evans and One Life to Live; and Casiello, who during his last few months on the soap before the Writers' Strike, was part of a team under Hogan Sheffer that was forced to script out the soap's "Big Four" (Hall, Hogestyn, Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell) due to their reported astronomical salaries and ultimately made the decision to kill of the wildly-popular character of John Blackâ since they were prohibited from using Hogestynâ only to see executive producer Ken Corday panic about fan response and order them to bring the character and actor back.

The DC gang also give their perspective based on their varying histories with the show. Jamey, who has been watching the show for the better part of three decades, reveals his dismay that lower level stars like Molly Burnett, Shelly Hennig, Josh Taylor, Thaao Penghlis, Leanne Hunley and Shawn Christian weren't cut first before the show even considered touching the Big Four; Mike, who watched in the early 80's and only recently tuned back in, conveys he still can't believe the show hired Josh Taylor, who once played Roman and Marlena's pal Chris Kositchek as a recast for Wayne Northrop's Roman, with Branco adding that move was a "Jump The Shark" moment for him as well before noting that Taylor is good friends with Corday; Luke, who has watched Days sine the 90's, speculates the brass could be moving to strategically weed out most of the show's veteran performers to repackage Days for an eventual sale to ABC or SOAPnet.

The discussion then moves to what this means for the future of Days of Our Lives and the genre as a whole. If an international superstar like Hall isn't safe, who could be next? Reckell? Alfonso? Sweeney? Taking it a step further, will other soaps start to think their top stars are expendable? Could we see a day when the headline is "Susan Lucci Out", or "Eric Braeden Axed"? This is an episode of Daytime Confidential you don't want to miss.

DC #326: ABC Smackers R Us

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:49:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, Belinda and Regan discuss the latest in ABC soap news including...

All My Children's 10,000th episode. Where has Carmen disappeared to? Adam and Erica

Susan Haskell and Trevor St. John's performances on One Life to Live. Should Marty get all of her memory back at once or only a little bit over time? Who would you put Marty with now? Once her memory is entirely back could she be with Todd or someone else? Shouldn't an autopsy prove that its obvious that Bess's baby isn't her own?

Regan shares some of the latest General Hospital spoilers and we discuss the burning of Kelly's. Nikolas, Nadine and Raylene. Scrubs in the mob or Robin as the next mob doctor? Jax and Kate sleep together.

DC #325: CBS & Days Bluer Than a Smurf

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:40:00 GMT

On today's CBS & DAYS episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian discuss all the latest in CBS soap and Days of Our Lives news including...

The saviour of Guiding Light, Grant Aleksander, returns to Springfield to shake things up and help stave off the cancellation of the oldest soap. The gang give their take on what this could mean.

Lucinda's new love Brian kisses Luke and needless to say the gang can't help but feel sorry for poor Noah. The poor boy can't get a break. What is up with Carly and Lily putting aside their rivalry so quickly? It makes no sense but Jamey believes there is a Sex and the City connection. What or what is the point of fake Jennifer?

Word has it that Phoebe is being killed of The Bold and the Beautiful and Luke believes that Phoebe's funeral would provide the perfect time for Rick to sing opera, to which Jamey has a coronary. Brooke proved once again that no Logan does sex tease than her. Luke wonders how exactly Donna could confuse Eric and Stephanie.

Jillian is doing a happy dance over Erin Sanders leaving the role of Eden while Jamey is fantasizing of Vanessa Marcil in the role. Jeanne Cooper is hitting it out of the park as Marge and Katherine but does the "death" of Katherine really do anything but postpone the battle between Jill and Katherine? The gang talks about the idea of Andrea Evans returning to The Young and the Restless as Amber's mother.

Find out which Days of Our Lives actress Jamey thinks needs acting training wheels and how did Sarah Palin end up being talked about in relationship to Salem. The gang discusses whether or not daytime can afford to have young actors and actresses who don't know what they are doing on the front burner when so many soaps are in ratings decline. Nick is Trent's killer but why would or should any of us care? Luke is still enjoying Sami and Rafe but the others think that it is just recycling scripts.

DC #324: ABC Slippery Slides

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:06:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Karen from Wubs.net joins Luke, Belinda and Tina to discuss all the latest in ABC soaps including...

The birth of Star and Jessica's baby on One Life to Live and how realistic both births were. Jean Randolph vs. Bess and how they compare. They discuss whether or not something can be a pale imitation while being better than we expected.

David returns to Pine Valley and is hitting on Amanda and we're not sure we like it. Belinda wants the romance between Taylor and Jake killed off. They discuss whether or not Petey is a Spinelli "light."

The Scrubs baby was born and brought with it a bunch of touching scenes and they discuss what they enjoyed most. Laura and Scotty are on the run and Belinda, Karen and Tina aren't impressed while Luke plays devil's advocate. Rumors are swirling about the November Sweeps that never happened and we discuss what they supposedly were and when they might still happen.

DC #323: Performer of the Week and the Emmy Snub

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:59:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Mike, Jamey and Jillian choose the actors and actresses they believe are the Performer of the Week and honorable and dishonorable mentions. They discuss CBS's decision not to air the next Daytime Emmy telecast and what this means for the daytime industry.

DC #322: Top 5 Heroines

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:49:00 GMT

On today's Top 5 Daytime Confidential countdown Luke, Jamey, Nicki and Melodie count down their Top 5 Heroines in soaps. The characters who they admire and look up to.

DC #321: CBS and Days Ball Busting Broads

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 19:58:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Melodie and Jillian discuss all the latest rumors and news including Ashley's return to The Young and the Restless, Catherine and Marge, Lily and Billy and debate who Amber should go up against.

Boozy Taylor and teaming up with ball busting broads on The Bold and the Beautiful.

We're throwing a party for Cassie leaving Guiding Light and Melodie has a problem with Grady.

We discuss the latest rumors of Austin Peck and Agim Kaba leaving As the World Turns and Sage following in her mother's footsteps.

Sandra Ferguson returns to daytime on Days of Our Lives, Galen Gering makes his debut and EJ and Nicole.

DC #320: A Madonna or a Whore

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 00:12:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, Jamey and TV Guide Canada's Nelson discuss ABC's focus groups, PSA's and who exactly is to blame for the re-rape of One Life to Live's Marty by Todd.

General Hospital's ratings plummeted and we discuss whether or not the show needs more or less mob to help it improve in its ratings.

Branco shares the latest about Cameron Mathison's contract status and how the relationship of All My Children's gay couple Bianca and Reese is being written. All this and much more on today's show.

DC #319: ABC Smother Mother

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:27:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina and Jamey discuss Jason Cook without a beard and David Lago joining General Hospital. Bianca and Reese and why Bianca's motives don't ring true to the character. Beth Ehlers and Ricky Paull Goldin can't escape filming in stairwells and Michael E. Knight rumors. Blowing up safe's for Dummies, mustache twirling Tess and Marty and Todd. All this and much, much more including the disconnect between online and offline soap viewers.

DC #318: CBS and Days Eye Spy

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:08:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Nicki and Melodie discuss Tricia Cast returning to The Young and the Restless, David Lago goes General Hospital, eye spy a CBS logo on The Bold and the Beautiful, Nicki's Save Lizzie campaign for Guiding Light and John Callahan goes to Days of Our Lives.

DC #317: Girls Night Out

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:11:00 GMT

On this month's Daytime Confidential Girls Night Out episode Tina, Regan, Nicki and Melodie discuss the latest hot topics and swoon over daytime's leading men.

DC #316: Top 5 Heroes

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:42:00 GMT

On today's Top 5 episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Nicki and Melodie count down their Top 5 Heroes in daytime.

DC #315: ABC Tornadoes, Tornadoes, Tornadoes

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:21:00 GMT

On today's show Luke, Belinda and Jamey discuss all the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news including the tornado that ate Pine Valley, Justis Bolding leaving One Life to Live, Sebastian Roche leaving General Hospital and some General Hospital November Sweeps previews.

DC #314: Bryan Dattilo Interview

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:26:00 GMT

Days of Our Livesâ Bryan Dattilo drops by Daytime Confidential to visit with Luke and Jamey about hosting ACME This Week on Saturday October 25, 2008 at 8pm.

Bryan talks about sneaking on stage with the General Hospital cast at this yearâs Daytime Emmys and how he enjoys taking dares on the Salem set.

We discuss what it was like for him to work with the James E. Reilly, who recently passed away. Dattilo shares his memories of the storylines that Reilly wrote for him and Louise Sorel and how Reilly provided the peak of Lucasâ character and story development during the Carrie/Austin/Sami/Lucas quadrangle. We talk about his current pairing with Nadia Bjorlinâs Chloe and how Nadia and Brandon Beemer are daytimeâs Brad and Angelina.

Bryan talks about his son Gabe, and how being a father has impacted his onscreen role as a father to his and Samiâs son Will. He shares how he coaches his sonâs pee wee flag football team and how his son has picked up on his fatherâs hip hop roots.

We ask Bryan about the rumor that Lucasâ days in Salem may be numbered and he tells us what he knows about the rumor.

All this and much more on todayâs show.

Related: Bryan Dattilo Official Website, ACME This Week

DC #313: CBS and Days November Sweeps

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:20:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives' edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike and Melodie discuss all the latest November sweeps gossip and news.

DC #312: It's Hard Out There For A Soap Fan

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:05:00 GMT

It's hard out there for a pimp, er, soap fan. Join Luke, Mike, Jamey, Nicki and Melodie for a brutally honest after the show discussion about the daytime industry and executives, blacklisting and which shows are our top three shows.

DC #311: Carolyn Hennesy Interview

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:26:00 GMT

General Hospital's Carolyn Hennesy drops by Daytime Confidential to visit with Luke and Jamey about role as Diane Miller.

During the entertaining discussion Carolyn talks about working with the Sopranos star Vincent Pastore, whether or not he might be returning and tells how she landed the role of Diane Miller. Hennesy reveals what it's like to work with Maurice Bernard, Steve Burton, Derk Cheetwood and Nancy Lee Grahn and answers Jamey's question about whether or not an L Word type storyline might be possible for Diane and Alexis.

Carolyn shares how she was inspired to write the Pandora Gets series as an alternative to today's more racier book series and how her characters exemplify morals that children need to learn.

DC #310: Barn Raising Performer of the Week

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:35:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Mike, Jamey, Nicki and Melodie have a barn raising discussion about the actors and actresses who they think did an outstanding job during the previous week.

DC #309: Top 5 Hilarious Characters

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:46:00 GMT

On today's show the Daytime Confidential gang is counting down the Top 5 Hilarious Characters in daytime. These are the characters that have us rolling with laughter on a daily basis.

DC #308: Ilene Kristen Interview

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:59:00 GMT

One Life to Live's Ilene Kristen dropped by Daytime Confidential to discuss her upcoming appearance as ACM: This Week's host on Saturday October 18 at 8pm.

We talk about Ilene's time on Ryan's Hope and what it was like to work with Claire Labine and whether or not The Powers That Be at ABC are interested in giving a wink to fans by having her and former Ryan's Hope co-star Ron Hale (General Hospital's Mike Corbin) reunite on One Life to Live or General Hospital.

Ilene reveals why Roxie and Max Holden's relationship was cut short and shares how she recently took Kristen Alderson (Starr, One Life to Live) to a Madonna concert. We discuss who Rex's father might be and Ilene talks about how September 11th affected her acting career.

DC #307: Performer of the Week

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:40:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey, Nicki and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

DC #306: Fan Wars

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 22:48:00 GMT

What started out as an After the Show discussion turned into our first ever Fan Wars episode as Nicki and Melodie did battle with Jamey over Guiding Light's Harley, Cyrus, Marina, Jonathan and Tammy.

Listen as Nicki and Melodie argue that Cyrus should be with Marina and that Harley should never come back and Jamey argues needs Cyrus shouldn't be with Marina and that Harley needs to return asap. The discussion gets so hot Luke and Mike can barely weigh in.

Even if you aren't a Guiding Light fan you'll want to tune in for this episode because if you enjoy this one we'll do more for other shows.

DC #305: Graham Shiels Interview

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 17:55:00 GMT

In demand actor Graham Shiels drops by the Daytime Confidential podcast to visit about being a Vampire on HBO's hit show True Blood. He talks about his role as General Hospital's Cody Paul and what it is like to work with Steve Burton and Kent Masters King. We find out what it is like to star opposite of Jim Carrey in the upcoming film, Yes Man and if you think Graham has been busy in 2008, watch out 2009. Shiels is set to star on cable's hit shows Burn Notice and Nip/Tuck in early 2009 and one can only imagine how busy he'll be the rest of the year.

DC #304: ABC That Don't Impress Me Much

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 19:14:00 GMT

The Daytime Confidential gang is singing Shania Twain on this week's ABC episode. Luke, Tina, Jamey, Nicki and Melodie discuss all the latest for All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital.

Following in the footsteps of this week's Performer of the Week and CBS and Days of Our Lives episode this week's ABC episode joins the other two as one of the funniest episodes in recent memory.

DC #303: CBS and Days Three Days a Week

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 01:09:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Mike, Jamey, Nicki and Melodie discuss all the latest news for As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless.

The Daytime Confidential gang discuss Goutman's endorsement of a three day a week soap schedule.

Taylor gave up her rights to Jack on The Bold and the Beautiful.

Is Days of Our Lives being sexist? Who killed Trent and do we even care?

Nicole Forrester is out and Jeff Branson is in at Guiding Light. Former Guiding Light star Tom Pelphrey turned down General Hospital and we get the gang's reaction.

The Abbott family is back on The Young and the Restless and we couldn't be happier. Michael Damian returns.

Michael Fairman drops by to discuss Soaps in the City.

DC #302: Performer of the Week

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:48:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Jamey, Nicki and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

DC #301: ABC Sacrificed On the Altar

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:52:00 GMT

On today's episode of Daytime Confidential Jamey makes a rare appearance on an ABC show joining Luke, Tina and Belinda to discuss all the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news including...

Eden Riegel's return to All My Children and the arrival of Tamara Braun. Rumors that Babe is being killed off and Amanda Baker is out.

Tea returns to One Life to Live and A Martinez is out. Who was sacrificed on the altar of Natalie and Jared?

Rumors of Tom Pelphrey joining General Hospital abound and we get initial reaction to the rumors from the group and discuss online reaction to the news.

John Reilly and Sharon Wyatt return as Sean and Tiffany to General Hospital: Night Shift and we discuss whether or not they should make the jump to the mother ship.

DC #300: Top 5 Legacy Children Who Need to Return to Soaps

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:47:00 GMT

On today's show, Daytime Confidential's 300th episode, Luke, Mike, Tina and Jamey count down the Top 5 Legacy Children Who Need to Return to Soaps. These are the the children and youth whose return to our favorite shows would or could improve them.

DC #299: Performer of the Week

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:35:00 GMT

On this week's Daytime Confidential Performer of the Week episode Luke, Mike, Nicki and Melodie are choosing the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.

DC #298: CBS and Days Debuts, Departures and Rumors

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:39:00 GMT

Now that Daytime Confidential's summer series, The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Favorite Soap, is over the CBS and Days of Our Lives episodes are back will all the latest in news for your favorite CBS and NBC soaps.

On today's show Luke, Mike, Nicki and Melodie discuss the late breaking message that Dylan Bruce posted on his MySpace blog and the impact of Bianca and Reese arrival in Pine Valley will have on As the World Turns' Luke and Noah.

The Bold and the Beautiful's Susan Flannery will be directing Guiding Light's Kim Zimmer and we discuss the rumor that Tom Pelphrey may be headed for General Hospital. What does this mean for "Jammy"?

Rumors have it that former Passions star Galen Gering is joining Days of Our Lives to play opposite of Alison Sweeney's Sami. How does this impact Sami and EJ?

We give our first impressions of Billy Miller's debut on The Young and the Restless and discuss Victor's mourning.

All this and more on today's CBS and Days of Our Lives' episode.

DC #297: Top 5 Storylines We'll Always Remember

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT

On today's Daytime Confidential Top 5 countdown Luke, Tina, Jamey and Regan are counting down the Top 5 Storylines We'll Always Remember. These are the storylines that we will always remember, even in our old age. Join us as Jamey and Regan take a walk, hand-in-hand down Guza memory lane as Luke and Tina roll their eyes.

DC #296: Claire Coffee Interview

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:17:00 GMT

General Hospital's Claire Coffee and ACME Comedy's Rich Keith visit with Luke and Regan about Claire's upcoming hosting the live SNL styled sketch show AMC: This Week on Saturday 20, 2008 at 8pm.

Learn what goes into preparing for a sketch show like AMC: This Week and find out which of Claire Coffee's General Hospital co-stars will be making an appearance.

We ask Claire about what it's like to work with Tyler Christopher and whether or not she thinks Nadine could hold her own against Claudia in a Nadine/Nikolas/Claudia triangle. Claire reveals that there is a good possibility that she'll be attending Super Soap Weekend and comments on the "Nohnny" fanbase and whether or not she wants to go up against Lulu.

DC #295: How to Improve As the World Turns

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:10:00 GMT

On today's episode We Love Soaps' Roger Newcomb joins Daytime Confidential's Luke, Mike and Jamey discuss The Top 10 Ways to Improve As the World Turns.

In each of The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Favorite Soaps the Daytime Confidential gang will discuss some of the common issues facing the soaps as well as some of the unique problems facing each show.

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DC #294: Performer of the Week

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:29:00 GMT

On today's Daytime Confidential Performer of the Week episode join Luke, Mike, Nicki and Melodie as they discuss the the actors and actresses who they think did an outstanding job last week.

DC #293: Top 10 Ways to Improve One Life to Live

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:22:00 GMT

On today's episode Daytime Confidential's Luke, Tina, Jamey and TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco discuss and debate The Top 10 Ways to Improve One Life to Live. Buckle up for an in depth discussion on One Life to Live.

In each of The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Favorite Soaps the Daytime Confidential gang will discuss some of the common issues facing the soaps as well as some of the unique problems facing each show.

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DC #292: Victoria Rowell Interview, So Hot It Couldn't Wait For The 300th Episode

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:52:00 GMT

(Editor's Note: This episode of Daytime Confidential featuring Victoria Rowell (ex-Drucilla Winters, The Young and the Restless) was set to air as our special 300th episode, however after completing the interview, we realized we couldn't sit on it. Download now to find out why!)

From her unforgettable debut in 1990 as Drucilla Barber the street smart niece of Mamie, the Abbott maid, on The Young and the Restless, through today as a world-recognized advocate for foster children and a New York Times Best Selling author, few actresses in the history of daytime television have made the kind of impact of Victoria Rowell. Who better then than Rowell to help Daytime Confidential celebrate our 300th episode?

Rowell speaks to Luke and Jamey from Atlanta, GA, where she is busy doing press for her hugely successful memoir The Women Who Raised Me, as well as writing her juicy first novelâSecrets of a Soap Opera Diva.

Rowell talks about the experience of being out on the road for the past 17 months "pressing flesh" with the droves of fans who have adored watching her on the big (Distinguished Gentlemen, Eve's Bayou) and small screen (Y&R, Diagnosis Murder) for the past 25 years.

She talks passionately about her work with foster children, via the foundation she started almost 20 years ago, the Rowell Foster Children's Positive Plan (RFCPP). She elaborates on how her other passionâballetâhelped her to carve a niche for herself in the world as a 17-year-old girl, fresh from the foster care system and why the RFCPP strongly utilizes the arts to teach its students discipline.

Rowell then provides a revealing and sometimes shocking glimpse into her time on The Young and the Restless, where she rose to fame as the insurmountable Dru. She remembers how it felt to work with the legendary Bill Bell, whom she shares she was as "thick as thieves" with. She tells how the daytime pioneer allowed her to help shape many storylines for the Barber-Winters family over the years, including Dru's ballet storyline and the Congressionally-recognized foster care storyline which helped win Bryton McClure (Devon) the Emmy and how that spirit of collaboration and trust died with Bell.

She reveals how it feels to have never won the Emmy herself (she was nominated twice and boasts 11 NAACP Image Award) and why she feels a "gang mentality" exists among much of the cast of daytime's number one show in terms of Emmy voting. She tells how on set popularity is measured above actual talent when it comes to making the all-important list of pre-nominees.

Rowell goes on to respond to remarks made by former Y&R costar Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott) in an interview with TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco. Rowell reveals just why she feels Bergman is absolutely right, she wasn't "playing with a full deck", but not in terms of her sanity, in terms of onset equality.

She talks about what it was like working opposite Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Newman) and why an onset violation resulted in Sony Pictures Studios (which co-owns the CBS soap with Bell Dramatic Serial Company) having to get involved to facilitate an apology.

She answers a Daytime Confidential reader's question about why Lily (Christel Khalil) doesn't seem to have her mother's spirit and responds to questions about when and if she will ever return to Y&R. It's only fitting that this, our 300th episode, is Daytime Confidential's most revealing, poignant, jaw-dropping, interview ever.

DC #291: Girls Night Out

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 18:15:00 GMT

The ladies of Daytime Confidential are back with another Girls Night Out episode and this time it has an Aussie twist. Conquering a 14 hr time difference Brooke joins Tina, Regan, Danielle, Nicki and Melodie from Australia to provide a "down under" perspective.

DC #290: Top 5 Six Pack Abs in Daytime

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:17:00 GMT

On today's Daytime Confidential Top 5 countdown Danny from Soaphunks.net joins Daytime Confidential's Belinda, Nicki and Melodie to debate, discuss, analyze and swoon over the Top 5 Six Pack Abs in daytime as Luke moderates.

DC #289: Performer of the Week

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:32:00 GMT

On today's Daytime Confidential Performer of the Week episode Belinda makes her Performer of the Week debut, joining Luke, Mike and Nicki as they discuss the the actors and actresses who they think did an outstanding job last week.

DC #288: Top 10 Ways to Improve Days of Our Lives

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:42:00 GMT

What can bring TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco and former Days of Our Lives' Writer Tom Casiello together on a podcast for the first time? The Daytime Confidential Top 10 Ways to Improve Days of Our Lives episode!

Join Daytime Confidential's Luke and Jamey and guests Nelson Branco and Tom Casiello for a lively discussion and debate about The Top 10 Ways to Improve Days of Our Lives.

In each of The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Favorite Soaps the Daytime Confidential gang discusses some of the common issues facing the soaps as well as some of the unique problems facing each show.

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DC #287: Top 10 Ways to Improve The Young and the Restless

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:45:00 GMT

On today's episode Daytime Confidential begins the first of eight episodes focusing on The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Favorite Soaps. Join Luke, Mike and Nicki as they discuss and debate The Top 10 Ways to Improve The Young and the Restless. This may be Daytime Confidential's longest episode ever so buckle up for an in depth discussion on The Young and the Restless.

In each of The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Favorite Soaps the Daytime Confidential gang will discuss some of the common issues facing the soaps as well as some of the unique problems facing each show.

DC #286: Karen Harris and Life In General

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:39:00 GMT

Today on Daytime Confidential Luke and Jamey visit with General Hospital Script Writer Karen Harris about her new web series Life in General which premieres on Strike TV.Starring Jordan Bridges, Days of Our Lives' Arianne Zucker, General Hospital's John Ingle, Lindze Leatherman, and Scott Clifton, among others, Life in General is the story of the people who work on the second longest running soap opera on American television called Greenville General. Join us as we learn the inspiration for Life in General and Greenville General and how their development was born out of the Writers Strike. Hear about Karen Harris' work on General Hospital: Night Shift and how she loves to write for the Scorpios and Scrubs. Find out what is is like for her, as a writer for the original The Incredible Hulk and Knight Rider, to see the series reborn in film and in primetime. All this and more on today's special episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #285: Top 10 Ways to Improve Guiding Light

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:27:00 GMT

On today's episode Daytime Confidential begins the first of eight episodes focusing on The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Favorite Soaps.

Join Luke, Mike, Jamey and Nicki as they discuss and debate The Top 10 Ways to Improve Guiding Light. This may be Daytime Confidential's longest episode ever so buckle up for an in depth discussion on Guiding Light.

DC #284: Performer of the Week

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:46:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Tina and Nicki make their picks for the actors and actresses they believe did an outstanding job this past week.

Join them as the choose their honorable and dishonorable mentions and discuss the latest daytime ratings.

DC #283: Summer's Sexiest Soap Couples

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:07:00 GMT

On today's Daytime Confidential Top 5 countdown Luke, Tina, Mike, Jamey and Nicki count down the Top 5 Summer's Sexiest Soap Couples.

In what may be the funniest episode in a long time, the Daytime Confidential gang is sexing up the summer with this countdown.

Next Week: Top 5 Actresses Missing From Daytime

DC #282: Greg Rikaart Interview

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:05:00 GMT

On today's special episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast The Young and the Restless' Greg Rikkart visits with Luke and Jamey about his hilarious guest appearance on Imaginary Bitches and whether or not it would be possible for his character to return.

Find out his thoughts on his The Young and the Restless' character Kevin Fisher and how the character has evolved since first arriving in Genoa City. They talk about what it is like for him to to be a part of the crazy Baldwin-Fisher family and where he would like to see Kevin be five years from now.

DC #281: Comments R Us

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 23:16:00 GMT

Daytime Confidential listeners have been lighting up our hotline with their Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Favorite Soap comments that we haven't had a chance to air your other soap related comments.

So here you go, the first ever comment line special episode.

DC #280: Top 10 Ways To Improve General Hospital

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 17:41:00 GMT

On today's episode Daytime Confidential begins the first of eight episodes focusing on The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Favorite Soaps.

Join Luke, Regan, Belinda and Karen from WUBS.net as they discuss and debate The Top 10 Ways to Improve General Hospital.

DC #279: Eden Riegel and Elizabeth Hendrickson Interview

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:07:00 GMT

Imaginary Bitches' Eden Riegel and Elizabeth Hendrickson reunite on today's Daytime Confidential episode with Luke and Jamey.

As they talk about their roles on Imaginary Bitches find out what their favorite episodes are, which guest writers have written episodes and what it is like for Elizabeth to have to work with those crazy bitches Catherine and Heather.

Elizabeth Hendrickson tells a hilarious story about her first scenes with Christian LeBlanc on The Young and the Restless as Chloe and reveals whether or not there may be long term hope for her character. We talk about what it was like for her to portray Maggie and Frankie on All My Children and the impact of being a part of an abuse storyline.

Hear Eden Riegel as she goes on You Tube during the podcast to relive her favorite moments from All My Children and tell what she thought when she saw Elizabeth's first scenes. Listen as they talk about what it was like to be a part of daytime's first gay super couple as Bianca and Maggie (or BAM).

All this and more on today's special episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #278: Performer of the Week

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:23:00 GMT

On this week's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, Mike, Regan and Nicki choose the actors and actress who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week and discuss their honorable mentions.

DC #277: TV Guide Canada's Soap Power 2008: The Most Influential Players In Daytime

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:30:00 GMT

Hear it here first! In a podcast exclusive TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco reveals his Soap Power 2008: The Most Influential Players In Daytime on Daytime Confidential.

Tune in for this special episode to find out who made this year's list and why Nelson Branco included them. Find out who fell off the list from last year and discover his shocking No. 1 pick.

Then visit TV Guide Canada on July 30, 2008 to read Nelson Branco's Soap Power 2008: The Most Influential Players In Daytime.

DC #276: Top 5 Current Triangles

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:35:00 GMT

On today's Daytime Confidential Top 5 countdown Luke, Tina, Mike and Jamey are counting down the Top 5 Current Triangles in soaps.

These are the triangles that are spicing up our screens and pulling us back in day after day.

Next week: Top 5 Sexiest Summer Couples

DC #275: One Life to Live 40th Anniversary

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:19:00 GMT

Join the Daytime Confidential gang and TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco as they celebrate One Life to Live's 40th Anniversary by taking a trip down memory lane and reminisce about how they became hooked on the ABC soap and who is their favorite character.

They discuss One Life to Live's two 40th Anniversary episodes and all the special moments, the little tributes to the show's past, Viki's heavenly experience, Dorian's reunion with Mel and Bo and Rex's trip into the past.

DC #274: Top 10 Ways To Improve All My Children

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:24:00 GMT

On today's episode Daytime Confidential begins the first of eight episodes focusing on The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Favorite Soaps.

Join Luke, Tina and Jamey as the discuss and debate The Top 10 Ways to Improve The All My Children. This may be Daytime Confidential's longest episode ever so buckle up for an in depth discussion on All My Children.

This along with your comments on the blog and on the Daytime Confidential Comment Line makes for an entertaining discussion on the ills facing All My Children and its fans.

Have a question or comment for the Daytime Confidential podcast? Leave us a voicemail by calling (917) 677-9757.

DC #273: Joseph Mascolo Interview

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:06:00 GMT

News that Days of Our Lives supervillain Stefano DiMera wouldn't be coming out of his coma caused fans of the iconic character and his portrayer Joseph Mascolo to quickly mobilize. Soon after came the announcement that the Phoenix would indeed rise again from the ashes and more pointedly, from the coma Marlena (Deidre Hall) put him.

Recently Luke and I had the chance to speak with Salem's most famous puppet master Joseph Mascolo, aka Stefano DiMera himself, about his history-making run on Days. We find out what led to the decision to put Stefano on ice and why Mascolo firmly believes it was the fervent outcry of his friends (he doesn't like to use the word fans) who demanded The Powers That Be thaw Stefano out.

In the revealing interview Mascolo weighs in on how he feels Stefano should deal with his enemies-namely Marlena, his onetime "Queen of the Night" and John, his ultimate Pawn. We find out if he's worried about whether or not Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston) has become the new kingpin of Salem and if he believes The Phoenix should find love this time around.

We also compare and contrast the role of Stefano with Mascolo's memorable turn as Ridge Forrester's biological father Massimo Marone on The Bold and the Beautiful. You'll never guess Massimo and Stefano's surprising link! This is an interview Days and Bold and Beautiful fans won't soon forget. We hope you enjoy listening to this industry giant as much as we did.

DC #272: Performer of the Week

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:50:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, Mike, Jamey and Nicki choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week and discuss their honorable mentions along with the latest soap ratings.

DC #271: Top 10 Ways To Improve The Bold and the Beautiful

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:28:00 GMT

On today's episode Daytime Confidential begins the first of eight episodes focusing on The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Favorite Soaps.

Join Luke, Mike and Jamey as the discuss and debate The Top 10 Ways to Improve The Bold and the Beautiful.

In each of The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Favorite Soaps the Daytime Confidential gang will be discussing some of the common issues facing each show as well as some of the unique problems facing each soap.

This along with your comments on the blog and on the Daytime Confidential Comment Line makes for a great debate on the ills facing The Bold and the Beautiful and its fans.

DC #270: CBS and DAYS Blatantly Using

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:07:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives' Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Mike and Nicki discuss the latest on As the World turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless including...

Lily Snyder Guns It: Has As the World Turns' Lily Snyder lost it as she guns her car's engine to run down Carly? Can the writers get away with this happening to the character since Martha Bryne isn't in the role?

Blatantly Using Owen: Felicia getting her hooks into Owen Knight and she isn't the only one who wants a piece of him, so does Daytime Confidential's Nicki. Speaking of psychos, what's it going to take for Bridget to lose it and go crazy?

Cat Fights: Days of our Lives' Sami, Chloe and Nicole highly anticipated cat fight happened this last week and it didn't last long enough. What has happened to knock-down-drag-out cat fights?

Ava's Out: Michelle Ray Smith is out as Ava on Guiding Light and the Daytime Confidential gang discusses where the show goes from here. Mike has some definite opinions on Cyrus brother.

Raya Meddine Let Go: Word has it that Raya Meddine has been let go from The Young and the Restless and we're discussing which character would have been a better rival of Nikki for Victor's affection.

All this and much more on today's CBS and Days of Our Lives show.

DC #269: ABC Genie Francis Return

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:15:00 GMT

On today's ABC edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, Belinda and Danielle are discussing the latest on All My Children, One Life to Live, and General Hospital including...

Psycho Annie Lavery: Do we love this storyline or do we even care? Is there anyone out there who truly wants Rylee 3.0?

Carlo Hesser's Return: What does One Life to Live's Carlo Hesser have in store for Talia, Tina, Sarah and the Vega boys? He's up to something but how many people will get hurt before he's through?

Genie Francis Return: General Hospital announced it's bringing pop culture icon Genie Francis back to Port Charles for a short stint as part of Lulu's storyline. The Daytime Confidential gang discusses the pros and cons of her return and whether or not we're looking forward to it and if we want her to stay around longer.

DC #268: Michael Fairman Interview

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:34:00 GMT

On today's show Luke and Jamey visit with daytime insider Michael Fairman about his work as a daytime journalist, how he got his start in the industry and his new, soon to be syndicated, radio program Soap Dish Radio that he co-hosts with The Young and the Restless' Kristoff St. John.

We also talk with him about this year's Daytime Emmy Awards, where the daytime industry is headed and get his take on the future of soaps as well as learn about what it is like to cover the soaps for the international audience.

Michael is a contributing feature correspondent for TV SOAP Australia, the number one entertainment publications for TV and Film âdown underâ. Michael just launched his new website Michael Fairman On Air, On Soaps which you can check out by visiting MichaelFairmanSoaps.com.

On his website you will find many of his current and classic on-camera interviews with some of daytime's biggest names in the Media section and read recent interviews with The Bold and the Beautiful's Hunter Tylo and The Young and the Restless' Raya Meddine in the Global section.

This is an interview we know you are not going to want to miss!

DC #267: Performer of the Week

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:53:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Tina, Mike and Jamey choose the actors and actresses who they believe to have done an outstanding job during the previous week.

The Daytime Confidential gang discusses the latest weekly ratings and Jamey has a rant about how the soap's ratings are calculated.

DC #266: CBS and Days Pulling a Gun

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:42:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Live's edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike and Jamey are all the latest on As the World Turns, Bold and Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and Young and Restless including...

Emily and Casey's secret is out on As the World Turns and things are about to explode. Barbara is back and Mike is loving it. Luke and Noah can never be happy. What should ATWT do with Lily? Should they bring someone new in for her or should they bring someone back like Hunt Block's Craig Montgomery?

We keep being told that this summer is going to be great on the Young and the Restless and we're really hoping it is. Is it back to basics for the No. 1 soap? Jamey believes there are some things that just need to be dropped. Should Katherine and Jill's relationship be undone?

Vincent Irizarry is out at Y&R and we're discussing whether or not it would be good for him to return to Guiding Light. Maeve Kincaid on the screen breathing makes Mike's week. Jeff, Reva and Josh have viable triangle potential. Ava and Bill's wedding and the torture of Ava. Where in the world is Marj Dusay? The Bauer picnic.

Where is "the real" Stephanie Forrester? Archetypes vs. character growth, what do you prefer? Is Bold and Beautiful becoming the Logan show? Is Nick worse than Brooke when it comes to bed hopping?

Is RoboJohn here to stay on Days of Our Lives? Thoughts on the Horton and Brady Fourth of July picnic. Lucas and Chloe. Sami needs to make a decision between Lucas or Ej. This is not Days of Our Shrews.

DC #265: ABC Family Jewels

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:01:00 GMT

On today's ABC edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, Jamey and Regan discuss all the latest on All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live including...

Dorian's fashion sense on One Life to Live. Who might Talia's mother be? Luke's complaint about a current storyline.

Erica and Samuel Woods kissing on All My Children. Jake, Greenlee and Beth Ehlers' new character. Would we want Vincent Irizarry back in Pine Valley as David Hayward? Could making Greenlee and Kendall Lindsey and Nora type rivals save theme form this aweful storyline loop they are in. Regan, Tina and Jamey want Annie to go psycho on Pine Valley's ass but Luke doesn't.

Josh Duhan's depature from General Hospital. Jamey wants a Gotti style reality show within General Hospital for Johnny and Claudia while Luke has an idea for focusing on the Quartermaines. Rumors have it that Spinelli and Maxie will have sex and the gang discusses whether or not they want them to sleep together.

Next week Daytime Confidential launches it's first summer series The Top 10 Ways To Improve Each Soap. Each week we will tackel two shows and go through the ways we and you the listeners believe they can be improved. Visit DaytimeConfidential.com on Friday July 11 when we name the first two shows we'll be covering and make your comments on how they can be improved.

Have a question or comment for the Daytime Confidential podcast? Leave us a voicemail by calling (917) 677-9757.

DC #264: Performer of the Week

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:30:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Tina, Mike, Jamey and Regan choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week. There were so many good ones last week everyone has an honorable mention. We've also got the latest ratings.

A bunch of you have called the Daytime Confidential Comment Line and left comments and we've got them in this episode.

You can leave your comment about this Performer of the Week episode or any other episode by calling (917) 677-9757.

DC #263: GNO Sluts or Pyromaniacs

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:32:00 GMT

On this month's Daytime Confidential Girls Night Out episode Tina, Danielle, Regan and Nicki are dishing everything naughty in the world of soaps.

From Nicki's idea of having Murray Bartlett walk around in black skivies on a daily basis to inflate Guiding Light ratings to the age old battle of sex vs. love the ladies are dishing about all this and more including...

Squish names. Days of Our Live's Dansea. The Kelly Monaco pregnancy rumors. Betting on when Erica get's out of jail. Helena's miracle baby. Why Danielle hates Greenlee. Baby bumps and twists of fate.

All this and much more on this month's Girls Night Out episode.

DC #262: Top 5 Daughters With Daddy Issues

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:40:00 GMT

On today's Top 5 edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Tina and Nicki count down the Top 5 "Daughters With Daddy Issues." These are the women and girls whose fathers have influenced and manipulated their daughter's lives and helped to turn them into the divas they are today.

DC #261: Performer of the Week

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:43:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Tina, Nicki and Regan make their picks for the actors and actresses who they chose for Performer of the Week.

They discuss the weekly ratings and Nicki has an unhonorable mention. All this and four comments from you the listeners on the Daytime Confidential comment line.

DC #260: Inside the Daytime Emmys With Nelson Branco

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:18:00 GMT

TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco drops by Daytime Confidential to dish about this year's Daytime Emmy Awards. He's got all the scoop from the red carpet, the press room, and the after parties.

He talks about how it is all out war between the ABC and CBS networks and how Barbara Bloom banned him from the CBS after parties because of his coverage of the P&G soaps.

This is one episode you will not want to miss as he shares all the latest industry gossip and news.

DC #259: 2008 Emmy Reaction and Fashion

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:10:00 GMT

On today's 2008 Emmy edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, Jamey, Belinda, Danielle, Regan and Nicki have their reactions to the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Join them as they discuss the night's big winners and losers, who won and who shouldn't have. Find out if Regan or Danielle won a prediction bet for bragging rights on one of the night's biggest awards.

Hear everyone's take on this year's red carpet and Emmy fashion as they discuss the stars who they thought were hits and misses and they make their picks for best and worst dressed. They also discuss this year's biggest red carpet and award show trend, the fake tan.

Tune in for Daytime Confidential reader and listener reactions to the 2008 Emmy Awards at the end of the show and be sure to tune on Monday when TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco drops by Daytime Confidential for an "insider" perspective on the week's festivities.

DC #258: CBS and DAYS Blunt Force

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:08:00 GMT

On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike and Nicki discuss the Max becoming a genius, Kate's illness and why Days of Our Lives shouldn't try to be General Hospital or Grey's Anatomy. Marlena is back and what will happen with this summer's teen storyline.

Do Heather and Adam on Young and Restless equal one character or are they both lacking even as a couple? Why are we watching such petty stuff as Jack and Nick arguing over tattoos? Why isn't Young and Restless going back to what it does best, Jack vs. Victor?

Texas Battle is making his mark on Bold and Beautiful but is his character really Donna's son? What if he isn't? The Forrester power struggle continues to make no sense and we have no idea why we should care?

Do you think that Guiding Light has become the G show? Our own Nicki seems to think so. Marcy makes a great drunk and at least she didn't sleep with Remmy. Our Guiding Light challenge. How many minutes per episode are wasted on scenery, singing and doing nothing?

Carly and Holden attend camp while Emily and Casey are sneaking around. The Hughes vs. Stewart rivalry is renewing and we're enjoying it. What is it about Janet that makes the character so hard to read? Does she have designs on Jack? Does she have designs on Brad? Or does she just fly by the seat of her pants and have no real motives? We're not sure.

DC #257: ABC It Is A Hard Knock Life

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:58:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Karen from Wubs.net joins Luke and Tina to discuss the latest in General Hospital gossip, spoilers, and recaps. What would happen if Lulu is "killed?" Is a Claudia and Ric marriage in the works? Would Ingo really leave General Hospital? The latest Vanessa Marcil rumor.

We discuss who Greenlee slept with and whether or not Erica could handle being a grandmother to a Greenlee/Josh child. Speaking of Erica, is it just us or do these criminals have the best hair of any inmates you've seen? Is All My Children rehashing scripts?

One Life to Live is heating up and we're loving it. Tina's returned and she has the best name ever for her pet pooch. Marty is back and rumors abound about possible storylines and we're discussing them. Shouldn't John McBain have bled to death?

DC #256: Performer of the Week

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:17:00 GMT

On this week's "Performer of the Week" show of Daytime Confidential Luke, Mike, Tina and Nicki choose the actors and actors who they believe did an outstanding job.

The Daytime Confidential gang discusses the latest weekly ratings and the highs and lows of our favorite shows.

We also debut Daytime Confidential listener comments from our new comment line. You can leave your own comment by calling (917) 677-9757.

DC #255: Daytime Emmy Predictions With Nelson Branco

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:51:00 GMT

On today's show TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco joins Luke and Jamey as they make their predictions on who will take home the Emmy at the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday.

Making their picks for who should win and who will win from Outstanding Show, Writing, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Younger Actor and Younger Actress.

Nelson tells which episodes the stars submitted and who had strongest episodes and who's episodes didn't even compete.

All this and much more on today's Emmy predictions episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #254: Performer of the Week

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:06:00 GMT

On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, Mike, Jamey and Nicki are making their picks for the actors and actresses in daytime who they believe did an outstanding job.

The gang also discusses their honorable mentions and discuss the latest ratings.

Programming Note: This episode was recorded before word of Guiding Light's Headwriter changes were announced.

DC #253: Top 5 Men With Momma Issues

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:13:00 GMT

On today's Top 5 episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina, Jamey and Nicki are counting down the Top 5 Men With Momma Issues in daytime. These are the men whose momma issues have inflicted, conflicted, and restricted their lives, loves, and loyalties.

Tune in to Daytime Confidential next week for the Top 5 Daughters With Daddy Issues.

DC #252: Kate Linder Interview

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:58:00 GMT

On today's episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Mike visit with the Young & the Restless' Kate Linder about her twenty six year career on the number one rated soap. Kate talks about her character Esther Valentine, the pivotal role Esther has played in the life of Katherine Chancellor and what it was like to work with the legendary Bill Bell.

Kate shares what it is like to be only the fourth daytime actor in history to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and how she found out about the achievement.

She talks about what it is like to work as a flight attendant for a major airline and shares some stories about encounters with fans who don't expect to see her on their flight.

We discuss Kate's charitable work with the USO, Make A Wish Foundation and the ALS Association.

DC #251: ABC Cougar Hunting

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 17:51:00 GMT

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina and Nicki discuss All My Children's Tad and Dixie's heavenly reunion, Julia's death, and the trend of ghosts in soaps.

We discuss Star's pregnancy on One Life to Live and Dorian taking over Buchanan Enterprises and David Vickers return. The crown jewels and this summer's adventure. Todd's court case and losing custody of his son.

Sonny is out of the mob on General Hospital and we're discussing whether or not it will last. Alexis vs. Carly's ability to get sole custody their children. Tina has a fantasy about Jason and Sonny and Luke has something nice to say about Sam.

DC #250: CBS and DAYS Damaged Goods

Sat, 7 Jun 2008 21:13:00 GMT

On today's episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Nicki discuss As the World Turns' Carly and Holden and Cyndi Lauper's upcoming guest appearance.

We fantasize about what we'd like to see Sheffer do on Young and Restless and discuss Cane and Jill, Nia Peeples return and Judith Chapman's performance.

We discuss the "gold standard" of daytime sluts and the Bold & Beautiful's poor, poor Bridget.

Then we jump to Guiding Light and discuss Harley vs. Marnia. The return of G and GL's mansluts.

Days of Our Lives is hopping with Nicole vs. Chloe and Sami, Lucas and EJ. We discuss how drunk tanks might be the way of the future and how John's brains on a disk floating around town has potential.

DC #249: Tom Casiello Interview

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 18:32:00 GMT

On today's show Luke and Jamey visit with Tom Casiello, veteran soap scribe turned blogger, about his career in the daytime industry. He tells of what it was like to work on Another World during its final years on air.

Casiello reminisces about his time on As the World Turns and what it was like to be apart of the show's rejuvenation under Hogan Sheffer and the advice Sheffer gave him when he began working at One Life to Live. He shares a story about a recent encounter with As the World Turns' Ellen Dolan and how the As the World Turns cast and crew were really like a family.

We discuss his time at Days of Our Lives and whether or not the "Big Four" were actually back burnered. He talks about writing John Black's funeral and answers the question of whether or not he'd return to the show he's watched since childhood, given the opportunity.

Casiello talks about his blog, being fired from Days of Our Lives and how the Writers Strike helped him realize the importance of the Writers Guild. He talks about the impact of the Writers Strike on the elimination of the Breakdown Writer from many shows and explains the difference between a Breakdown Writer and an Associate Head writer. He provides his thoughts on the evolution of internet soaps such as Eden Riegel's Imaginary Bitches and Karen Harris' Life in General.

We discuss all this and much more on today's episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #248: Performer of the Week

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:54:00 GMT

Due to popular demand we're back with another episode of "Performer of the Week." On today's show Luke, Jamey, Tina and Nicki make their picks for the actor or actress who they think did an outstanding job during the past week. On today's show Jamey and Nicki make shocking choices and Jamey asks the question "Do fans really want their favorite characters to grow?"

DC #247: Sam Ford Interview

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 01:33:00 GMT

On today's episode of Daytime Confidential Jamey and Luke visit with Sam Ford, project manager for the MIT Convergence Culture Consortium who wrote his Master's thesis on the daytime soap opera As The World Turns and currently teaches a course on the American Soap Opera at MIT.

We discuss his thoughts on the daytime industry and what it is like as a longtime soap fan to teach a class on the American Soap Opera to students who may not be familiar with the genre. He tells us who his student's favorite characters are and how his work with the Convergence Culture Consortium impacts his perception of the daytime industry.

DC #246: Grasping at Straws

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:05:00 GMT

On today's impromptu episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Nicki visit with mutual friend Meredith about Sonny "leaving" the mob on General Hospital and who is Meredith's favorite Greg Vaughn or Rick Hearst.

Meredith gives her take on "The Real Greenlee" campaign and the returns of Angie and Jesse to All My Children and what we think of Charles Pratt as the new Head Writer of the venerable show.

Luke and Nicki discuss Guiding Light's alleged budgetary woes and the apparent mass exit of the show's biggest stars.

We discuss the class system in soaps, cumulative story telling, Soaphunks' Adonis 2008, does anyone still date in soaps and who knew that camera angles made such a difference in the perceived height of daytime's actors.

DC #245: Girls Night Out

Fri, 30 May 2008 03:34:00 GMT

Daytime Confidential is back with a Girl's Night Out episode hosted by Tina, Danielle, Regan and Nicki.

The ladies discuss all their favorite and not so favorite couples. What would a Girl's Night Out episode be without the ladies discussing the love scenes made them weak in the knees and made them feel a little bit guilty watching?

Be sure to check out their romp of a podcast.

DC #244: Mimi Torchin Interview

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:54:00 GMT

On today's episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast Mimi Torchin, the founding editor of Soap Opera Weekly visits with Luke and Jamey about her trailblazing career.

We visit about what it was like to found Soap Opera Weekly, compete with "the Digest", how she coined the term "SORAS" and the difficulties the magazine encountered when they provided honest criticism of the daytime industry.

Mimi tells of her time at Soapnet and how it was difficult at first to get stars from the other networks to appear because the networks were worried about losing viewers.

We ask for her thoughts on the current state of the daytime industry. Known for her honest appraisal of the industry, we ask discuss All My Children's rewriting to Erica's abortion and when exactly the show lost its way.

Since "leaving" the industry Torchin has pursued her passion for photography and you can visit her website Mimi Torchin Photography to see her work.

DC #243: Top 5 Soap Moms

Mon, 19 May 2008 18:45:00 GMT

On today's show the Daytime Confidential gang of Luke, Jamey, Mike and special guest Nicki are counting down the Top 5 Soap Moms in daytime.

These are the women in daytime who have made mothering a fine art. Whether they are good mothers, bad mothers, or have questionable mothering abilities these are the women who keep our shows interesting.

DC #242: CBS and Days Baked Pie

Sat, 17 May 2008 17:57:00 GMT

On today's CBS & Days of Our Lives' edition of Daytime Confidential Mike, Jamey, and Luke dirty old men on the Young & the Restless. Brad's "thunder thighs" make a come back. Is Lily the new Dru and Nick needs to get over his issues?

Word has it that Beth Ehlers isn't on contract at Guiding Light. Jamey calls Luke on something. Marina needs to quite throwing a fit and where is Cassie?

The Forrester family gathered for Eric and Donna's wedding on the Bold & Beautiful and we're discussing the children's actions and whether or not Donna really loves Eric. Stephanie and Katie's friendship seems to be growing and we can't help but take note. Where in the world did drunk Taylor go? We want her back.

We discuss this new sexpot Lily and her doing her darn best to steam up As the World Turns and get Holden "in the mood." Is Brad gullible or suffering from guilt? Who knew that it was hugs that made the world go round?

Chelsea left Nick for Dr. Do Good on Days of Our Lives but he doesn't seem to want any of it. Sami's walk down memory lane with John and Hope the humper.

All this and more on this week's CBS and Days of Our Lives edition of Daytime Confidential.

DC #241: ABC The Return of David Vickers

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:16:00 GMT

On today's ABC Wubs edition of Daytime Confidential Karen, Luke and Belinda discuss David Vickers' return to One Life to Live and his manipulation of Natalie and Jared.

We discuss the latest General Hospital rumors Karen has for us. Carly's continual crying is getting old and why in the world is there going to be Limo sex?

Dixie's back in Pine Valley on All My Children but wouldn't it be nice if she were alive and not a ghost? Colby 2.0 has arrived and seems to be doing a pretty well, even though the role didn't need to be recast.

All this and more

DC #240: Thom Bierdz Interview

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:55:00 GMT

On today's show Mike and Luke visit with former Young & Restless star Thom Bierdz about his role as Phillip Chancellor. He talks about what was like to star opposite of Jeanne Cooper and Brenda Dickson. He talks about how he dealt with being a popular young soap hunk while being a closeted gay man and what it is like to look back on those scenes.

We discuss his memoir "Forgiving Troy." "Forgiving Troy" is a story of a family torn apart by extreme tragedy and then put back together through Thom's inherent compassion and his uncompromising search for answers.

Thom talks about the inspiration behind his award winning paintings, which style is his favorite to paint, and how it provides meaning in his life.

Be sure to tune in for this insightful interview.

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.