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Emme Rylan On Why She Loves Playing GH’s Lulu 22.02.2019 40:34

GH’s Emme Rylan dishes Lulu’s current tale, Dominic Zamprogna’s return as Dante, working with Genie Francis (Laura) and Anthony Geary (ex-Luke) and more with Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. Plus, we discuss the latest casting news, and whether AMC and ONE LIFE will return to TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Melody Thomas Scott Looks Back On 40 Years On Y&R 15.02.2019 53:46

Y&R’s Melody Thomas Scott chronicles four decades in Genoa City, shares her dream storyline for Nikki, her memories of Jeanne Cooper (ex-Katherine) and Kristoff St. John (ex-Neil) and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. Plus, we examine the pros and cons of supercouples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

DAYS's Lauren Koslow (Kate) Shares The Highlights Of Her Soap Career 08.02.2019 49:54

Lauren Koslow traces her soap roots, from Y&R to B&B to her current role as DAYS's Kate, and discusses that blue streak in her hair and more with Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. Plus, we look back at the life and legacy of the late Kristoff St. John (ex-Neil, Y&R). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

B&B’s Heather Tom Looks Back On her Daytime Run 01.02.2019 35:35

Heather Tom (Katie) talks about on her soap past, her five Emmy wins, her B&B leading men, becoming a director and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also look at the actors who made the cut to receive Emmy pre-nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

James Patrick Stuart Chats About GH And Music 25.01.2019 39:44

GH James Patrick Stuart (Valentin) opens up about his two daytime roles, meeting Rick Springfield (ex-Noah/Eli, GH), growing up with famous musicians in his house and more with Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the pros and cons of showing characters grieve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

DAYS’s Galen Gering (Rafe) Traces His Soap Roots 18.01.2019 50:49

DAYS’s Galen Gering (Rafe) looks back on 10 years at DAYS, his PASSIONS roots and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. Plus, we talk about the appeal of troublemakers on the soap canvas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Y&R’s Gina Tognoni (Phyllis) Reflects On Her Soap Career 11.01.2019 43:52

Y&R’s Gina Tognoni chats about her Genoa City leading men, her memories of GL and OLTL and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. Plus, we talk about the importance of shows’ opening credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Linda Dano Reflects On Daytime Career 04.01.2019 50:11

Beloved soap vet Linda Dano looks back on her ANOTHER WORLD years as Felicia Gallant, her friendship with Stephen Schnetzer (ex-Cass), her jump to ABC and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss Ingo Rademacher’s upcoming departure from B&B and what it means for the canvas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at...

Matthew Ashford Previews DAYS Return 28.12.2018 45:52

Fan fave Matthew Ashford (Jack) talks about his DAYS resurrection, his early soap roots, the popularity of Jack and Jennifer and more with Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also examine why coming back from the dead is a believable soap storyline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Susan Seaforth Hayes Looks Back On 50 Years On DAYS 21.12.2018 46:02

DAYS’s Susan Seaforth Hayes reflects on her 50th anniversary as Julie, her real-life love story with Bill Hayes, her early memories of Salem and more. Plus, we discuss the exit of Y&R’s executive producer/head writer, Mal Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Kathleen Gati On GH Run 14.12.2018 36:55

GH’s Kathleen Gati looks back on her Port Charles run and Obrecht’s most dastardly deeds with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss this year’s Best and Worst issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

B&B's Rena Sofer Gets Personal 07.12.2018 42:49

B&B's Rena Sofer talks about playing B&B's Quinn, her early soap roots on LOVING and GH, her prime-time past, some changes in her personal life and much more with Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also examine how it plays out when actors reclaim their roles, and discuss soaps' most romantic moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Pr...

Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) Gets Candid About DAYS Run 30.11.2018 43:03

DAYS's Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) talks to Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky about 32 years of playing Kayla, her special bond with co-star Stephen Nichols (Steve), how she feels about his exit, her other daytime homes and more. Plus, we examine whether characters can move on from a supercouple pairing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy...

Y&R’s Jess Walton Sets The Record Straight 23.11.2018 41:18

Y&R’s Jess Walton sets the record straight about her comings and goings as Jill, reflects on her relationship with the late Jeanne Cooper (ex-Katherine), shares CAPITOL memories and more with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss the benefits of having characters who return to the canvas for short story bursts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Head Writer Ron Carlivati Talks About His Soap Past And Present 16.11.2018 56:05

DAYS’s Head Writer Ron Carlivati talks to Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky about his Salem present, the highlights of his GH and ONE LIFE TO LIVE past, how he broke into the biz and more. We also discuss the challenges of being the top scribe in today’s soap climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Y&R’s Peter Bergman Traces His Soap Roots 09.11.2018 52:17

Peter Bergman talks about his incredible Y&R run as Jack, his emotional ALL MY CHILDREN exit, how he never expected to do a soap and more with Soap Opera Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss actors who found popularity in multiple daytime roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Linsey Godfrey On Joining DAYS and Leaving B&B 02.11.2018 35:48

Linsey Godfrey chats with Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky about her new role as DAYS’s Sarah, leaving B&B, her romance with Breckin Meyer and so much more! Plus, we discuss the benefit of bringing back connected characters vs. introducing new families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

John McCook Discusses His B&B Reign 26.10.2018 40:23

B&B patriarch John McCook talks to Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky about his 31-plus years as Eric, his Y&R memories and more. Plus, we reveal what’s in store for November Sweeps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elizabeth Hendrickson Weighs In On New GH Role 19.10.2018 39:55

Elizabeth Hendrickson talks to Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky about her new role as GH’s Margaux, working with Maurice Benard (Sonny), her AMC past, how she really feels about Chloe’s Y&R exit and more. Plus, we debate how long secrets should last in soap stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Catching Up With DAYS's Shawn Christian And Arianne Zucker 12.10.2018 43:31

Shawn Christian (ex-Daniel) and Arianne Zucker (Nicole) discuss DAYS, AS THE WORLD TURNS, their real-life romance, new travel business and more with Soap Opera Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss how shows handle stars' real-life deaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Y & R's Sharon Case Weighs In On Her Latest Story and Memories From The Show 05.10.2018 33:09

Y&R’s Sharon Case weighs in on Sharon’s latest story, her Y&R memories, which actors she misses most and more with Soap Opera Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss how much is too much when it comes to actors and the press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Melissa Reeves Previews Matthew Ashford's DAYS Return 28.09.2018 40:15

DAYS fave Melissa Reeves gives the inside scoop on Matthew Ashford's (Jack) return to the show and looks back on 33 years of playing Jennifer with Soap Opera Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also talk about on-screen couples who didn't get along when the cameras stopped rolling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Tamara Braun Talks GH Return And New Story 21.09.2018 31:13

Tamara Braun chats about her GH comeback, her current Kim story, her past soap roles and more with Soap Opera Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss emergency recasts and why being a veteran actor, writer or executive producer is a plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Kyle Lowder Previews His DAYS Return 14.09.2018 37:45

Kyle Lowder chats with Soap Opera Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky about his return to DAYS after a 13-year absence and how he'll be playing a different character. He also discusses his close relationship with ex-wife, Arianne Zucker (Nicole). Plus, we discuss the importance of keeping veteran stars front and center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

B&B’s Jacqueline MacInnes Wood On Steffy’s Drama And Her Own Elopement 07.09.2018 36:43

B&B's Jacqueline MacInnes Wood chats about her recent elopement, Steffy's messy love life, newfound independence and more with Soap Opera Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss soap characters marrying members of the same family and how actors tackle playing returns from the dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at h...