Best Soap Opera Podcasts (2024)

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Fisherman's Friends | 283 w/ Linlee Dale | Recap of Neighbours Episodes Apr 15 - Apr 24 2024 1:21:56

2h ago1:21:56

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Krista's back on the gear and feeling menthol fresh! Is Karl the poo cyclist, or is it bad enough that he is a plausible poo cyclist? Haz forgets the password to the mainframe and Chelsea is stuck in her own honey trap. CJ and special guest Linlee Dale of the Plain Jane Fan Page recap Neighbours Episodes 9024 to 9030 in the PirateNet Studios. Head …

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The Talk Cancelled, The Gates Picked up and Daytime Emmy Nominations! 1:10:26

1d ago1:10:26

1:10:26

On episode 1119 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin dish the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, The Gates and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: CBS cancels The Talk and it will end in December. The Tiffany Network then announced it picked up The Gates…

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DC S01.E09: Road Trip 38:56

4d ago38:56

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Dawson is being extremely annoying and maudlin about his first-ever breakup, and nothing Joey says can snap him out of it. But when Billy (somehow) hears about the split and reappears to try to get Jen back some more, she firmly shuts him down, forcing him to take the long way around: inviting Dawson to come with him to a bar in Providence where Bi…

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Dishin' Days week of April 15th-19th, 2024 1:34:22

4d ago1:34:22

1:34:22

Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of April 15-19, 2024. This week on Dishin’ Days, EJ does the bare minimum for Tate and Stefan, Maggie proposes to Konstantin, and Paulina leaves the hospital to rescue Chanel. Also in Salem, Tripp and Wendy wonder if A…

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Malware | 282 | Recap of Neighbours Episodes Week of Apr 8 2024 47:48

11d ago47:48

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Hopefully downloading this doesn't give you Malware. Haz is a secret IT scholar; Paul steps up to be the celebrant nobody knew they needed; JJ finds out his dad is the crim he just abetted; Chelsea lodges her own docket with the IT department; and Karl has us going, 'we brought the show back for THIS?' CJ and Kate recap Episodes 9020 to 9023 in the…

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MP S07.E32: Floral Knowledge 36:50

11d ago36:50

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It's time for the cruise! Tony is VERY annoyed to see that his would-be girlfriend brought her husband, and orders Amanda to run interference, which Amanda is happy enough to do, both because she wants to secure his account, and because -- as WE all know -- she enjoys spending time with Peter because he is her favorite. Meanwhile, Lexi's assistant …

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Round 1!! Dishin' Days week of April 8th-12th, 2024 1:48:11

12d ago1:48:11

1:48:11

Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of April 8-12, 2024. This week on Dishin’ Days, Kristen put Holly on notice, Clyde asked one more favor of Ava, and Konstantin continued to play Maggie. Elsewhere, Everett refused to sign his divorce papers, Sloan stru…

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Clink Burn 1:00:31

17d ago1:00:31

1:00:31

On episode 1118 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin dish the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Sheila is alive on The Bold and the Beautiful, thanks to a 10-toe revelation! Could B&B have trolled GH with a Clink B…

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Hazn't | 281 w/ Bec Dahl | Recap of Neighbours Episodes Fortnight of Mar 25 2024 1:22:12

17d ago1:22:12

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Father-and-son crimes, Paul helps Krista in her darkest hour, and the theory of Haz and Hazn't! CJ and special guest co-host Bec Dahl recap Episodes 9012 to 9020 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod\](https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod) to help us buy the good iced coffee from Anson's Corner. And drop us a …

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DC S01.E08: Boyfriend 46:09

18d ago46:09

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After the extremely awkward events of "Detention," Dawson claims to Joey that things between him and Jen are just fine! Little does he know that Jen's ex Billy (Eion Bailey!) has come from New York to Capeside to try to get Jen back. It doesn't work immediately, so he contrives a reason to remain in town, but also cries poor, which leads to him get…

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Jamie Martin Mann joins Dishin' Days week of April 1st-5th 2024 2:10:05

19d ago2:10:05

2:10:05

Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of April 1-5, 2024. This week on Dishin’ Days, Holly’s confession set Tate free, Rafe informed Jada she and Bobby were still married, and Paulina prepared for her final treatments. Also, Xander made a break in his own …

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Jack Without the Coke 1:24:08

25d ago1:24:08

1:24:08

On episode 1117 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels dish the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Ashleigh Brewer returns to The Bold and the Beautiful. Why is Thomas obsessed with marrying Hope? Is the Zende and L…

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MP S07.E31: Bitter Homes And Guardians 37:58

26d ago37:58

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WELL, Sarah (McBride, to be clear) is still in Los Angeles. Immediately, she determines that the true Megan is meant to be with her dad, and is compliant with everything Ryan tells her to do, starting when he's still at her boarding school on the other side of the country, yelling at Terry about challenging her custody. Sarah ends up at the beach h…

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Blessed Truth!? Dishin' Days week of March 25th-29th, 2024 1:27:16

26d ago1:27:16

1:27:16

Join hosts Tony Moore and Justin Hareld, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of March 25-29, 2024. This week on Dishin’ Days, Holly confesses, too little too late and with the help of some liquid courage. Leo is still extorting Sloan as he wrestles with whether or not to confess. Marlena takes a moment and reminds Eric to have…

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Yum, Yum, Yum 59:42

1M ago59:42

59:42

On episode 1116 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin dish the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will air on CBS on June 7. Should CBS promote The Gates at this year's Daytime Emm…

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Let's Talk about the Past!! Dishin' Days week of March 18th-22nd, 2024 1:26:44

1M ago1:26:44

1:26:44

Join hosts Michael Mattes and Justin Hareld, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of March 18-22, 2024. This week on Dishin’ Days, Stefan goes on a farewell tour that ends with him attempting to make up with Chad before gaining his mojo back to go head to head with EJ one last time. Marlena and Steve try and convince John he is…

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DC S01.E07: Detention 47:44

1M ago47:44

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Four separate disciplinary incidents have, it seems, landed our four teen protagonists in all-day detention in the Capeside High library...but it wouldn't be a full Breakfast Club homage without a fifth, which is why we're meeting chaos agent Abby Morgan (Monica Keena)! What crimes did they each commit? What terrifying admissions and world-changing…

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Resolved Sexual Tension | 280 | Recap of Neighbours Episodes Week of Mar 18 2024 59:14

1M ago59:14

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Toadie is perplexed that his wife is taking a minute to process his infidelity; Chelsea sets a preggo agenda; Uncle Felix needs a fake alibi for a sadarse party; and instead of one good Haz, we've got two bad ones! CJ and Vaya recap Episodes 9008 to 9011 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod\](https://www.patr…

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Shitizen of All Time | 279 | Recap of Neighbours Episodes Week of Mar 11 2024 1:01:46

1M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Are there any redeeming qualities left of Toadfish? CJ, Kate and Vaya recap Episodes 9004 to 9007 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod\](https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod) to help us buy nicer pyjamas. And drop us a line there to ask a question for our new mini pod: Pod Squad Group Chat! Check out @Neighbu…

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MP S07.E30: The Daughterboy 44:13

1M ago44:13

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Megan still loves Ryan. Michael still loves Megan. Ryan's trying to convince himself Megan is a lost cause, but he still loves her too. NO ONE loves Lexi. Yet somehow these four idiots refuse to figure out their whole situation. Michael, at least, has the excuse of bigger fish to fry: having bought in as a board member at the hospital, Dr. Shulman …

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Eric Martsolf guests on Dishin' Days week of March 11th-15th, 2024 2:39:19

1M ago2:39:19

2:39:19

Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of March 11-15, 2024. This week on Dishin’ Days, Holly didn’t exonerate Tate, Ghost Lexie saved Paulina and gave Abe his memories back, and Konstantin told John about their past. And while Ava, John, and Steve struggle…

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Top 5 Things We'd Change About General Hospital Right Now 1:45:25

1M ago1:45:25

1:45:25

On episode #1115 of a super-sized Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr and Joshua Baldwin are joined by special guest, and old school DC co-host, Regan Cellura to count down the Top 5 Things We'd Change About General Hospital Right Now. All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Twitter: @DCConfidential, Luke_Kerr, JillianBowe, Josh B…

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The Gates, a New Soap Opera, is in Development! 1:04:28

1M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

On episode 1114 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin react to the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines. The DC crew celebrates the news CBS, the NAACP and P&G are developing a new soap opera from Michele Val Jean, who will be sho…

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DC S01.E06: Baby 38:58

2M ago38:58

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The more we hear everyone discussing Bessie's pregnancy due date in the relatively near future, the more we know this TV baby is coming even sooner than that, and sure enough, he chooses a day when Bodie's out of town, the Potter phone isn't connected, and the truck is likely to get stuck in mud. The upshot is that Bessie and Joey end up at Dawson'…

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Loyalty Crisis | 278 | Recap of Neighbours Episodes Week of Mar 5 2024 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Finally some movement with the cursed love quad and we only had to send two of them to the dump to make it happen... Sadie enjoys an evening with the Maestro, and Uncle Felix moves in with no thrilling mystery whatsover. Kate and Vaya recap Episodes 9001 to 9003 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod\](https://…

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She Dead, She Bled, She Shed 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

On episode 1113 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin react to the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including. The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless' have their contracts extended/renewed. Is Sheila really…

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9000 Grievances | 277 | Recap of Neighbours Episode 9000! Mar 4 2024 55:32

2M ago55:32

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A bonus pod to dissect the Neighbours 9000th ep, featuring Aaron's Festivus-inspired airing of Paul's grievances. CJ, Kate and Vaya recap Episode 9000 in the PirateNet Studios in three times as long as it took the episode itself to air. Head over to [https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod\](https://www.patreon.com/neighbuzzpod) to help us buy 9000 le…

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MP S03.E04: McBride's Head Revisited 53:09

2M ago53:09

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Things are going badly enough for Megan that she decides to take Amanda up on that job offer after all: if Ryan no longer has any feelings for Megan, then Megan can turn her feelings for Ryan off too. That's fine with Amanda, since it means she can wring all of Lexi's business secrets out of Megan and gain a competitive advantage -- which is probab…

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Cake Knife Lockdown | 276 | Neighbours Recap Week of Feb 26, 2024 1:11:45

2M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

Ramsay Street's shortest paternity mystery is solved in two scenes; Red Velvet Cake nearly brings down Erinsborough High; Sadie wishes to play first violin in Byron's string section; and Chelsea gets her hands on Paul's most lucrative manila folder. CJ, Kate and Vaya examine Episodes 8996 to 8999 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https://www.…

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Top 5 As the World Turns Characters 1:05:43

2M ago1:05:43

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On episode 1112 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels are joined by a returning fan favorite, Mike Jubinville, to count down their Top 5 As the World Turns characters. Which iconic As the World Turns characters will end up on the DC crew's lists? Who might have just missed their lists? What shocking surprises will th…

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DC S01.E05: Hurricane 44:42

2M ago44:42

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Hurricane Chris is bearing down on Capeside, but it can't really compete with the shitstorm that drama queen Dawson's been living in since he found out about his mother's affair and his girlfriend's sexual experiences. When almost everyone ends up holing up at the Leery house, it becomes impossible for Dawson to escape all the women he's mad at, so…

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Abigail, Elia and Blake OH MY!!! Dishin' Days week of Feb. 19th-23rd 2024 2:07:14

2M ago2:07:14

2:07:14

Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of February 19-23, 2024. This week on Dishin’ Days, Jada and Everett finally come face-to-face, Harris’s shooter is revealed, and family and friends gather at the Horton house to reminisce and rebuild. Elsewhere in Sal…

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The Last Temptation of the Toad | 275 | Neighbours Recap: Week of Feb 19, 2024 1:16:20

2M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

The Shitbag of the Week of the Month is here and he's had a sugar crash! Nicolette isn't coping with co-parenting amid grief, Chelsea Lately attempts a conservatorship over Paul, and Our Mel slips into her Thirst Trap Tiger Stripes to entice the Toad back. CJ, Kate and Vaya examine Episodes 8992 to 8995 in the PirateNet Studios. Head over to [https…

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MP S07.E28: Ryan's Choice 42:24

2M ago42:24

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As soon as they got back together, Kyle and Amanda promised to step back from their high-pressure jobs and focus on each other. He had no problem doing that, so why can't Amanda?! And should we be worried that he and Jane -- whose back stairs he is taking forever to build -- have such an easy rapport? Peter is fighting two different wars: against D…

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Linsey Godfrey and Paul Telfer on Dishin' Days week of Feb. 12th-16th 2024 2:37:17

2M ago2:37:17

2:37:17

Join hosts Tony Moore and Justin Hareld as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of February 12-16, 2024. This week on Dishin’ Days, we try to solve the mystery of who shot Harris? Officers Goldman and Phillips are clearly on the take, we just don't know "how or why". Will Xander be believed, and will Tripp and Wendy survive the ni…

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The Optics are Beyond Bad 1:17:49

2M ago1:17:49

1:17:49

On episode #1111 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin react to the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Eric and Donna get married on The Bold and the Beautiful. Is B&B treading on dangerous ground with its Zende/Luna…

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DC S01.E04: Discovery 40:25

2M ago40:25

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Dawson has a lot of naïve ideas about love, and in this episode sees several of them destroyed. His parents' perfect marriage? Not perfect enough to keep his mother from making out with her co-anchor in the middle of their TV station, which Dawson witnesses. His wonderful friendship with Joey? Whoops, she knew about the affair and didn't tell him. …

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NINE!! Dishin' Days week of February 5-9th, 2024 1:52:17

2M ago1:52:17

1:52:17

Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, with special guest hosts Tami Goveia and James Lott Jr., as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of February 5-9, 2023, in our special 9th Anniversary of Dishin’ Days. This week on Dishin’ Days, headway in the drug case pushes Clyde to take revenge, Theresa …

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Grief Tiredness | 274 | with Bec Dahl | Neighbours Recap: Week of Feb 5, 2024 1:13:29

3M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Legal Eagle Bec from Chicks Talking Footy is back with CJ and Vaya to unpack a cheeky little post-death Ramsay Street Siege! Evil Eden escapes hospital, amid Paul, Leo and Aaron's turbulent grief for David; the street slow-cooks; and Chelsea steps into the role of saucy funeral planner. We examine Episodes 8984 to 8987 in the PirateNet Studios. Hea…

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Paris vs. Paris 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

On episode 1110 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin react to the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Luna and RJ make love on The Bold and the Beautiful. The DC crew is split on this past week's episodes. Should Hop…

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MP S07.E27: Unpleasantville 40:32

3M ago40:32

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Kyle and Amanda are back together: yay! Kyle and Amanda's plans to move into their dream house and start a family might get postponed by Amanda getting forced into finally bringing her slum of an apartment complex up to code: noooooo, or something! Given the financial pinch Amanda is feeling, it's a wonder Eve is even bothering trying to repair the…

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Heated! Dishin' Days week of Jan 29th-Feb 2nd 2024 1:35:26

3M ago1:35:26

1:35:26

Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of January 29-February 2, 2023. This week on Dishin’ Days, Alex sought advice for how to help Theresa, Stephanie and Everett reunited, and Lucas was relocated for his safety. And while Sloan desperately tried to be alo…

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Sayonara | 273 | Neighbours Recap: Week of January 29, 2024 58:41

3M ago58:41

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The Tanaka-Brennans embark on a two-hour getaway to Bum Island 3: Tokyo Drift. David gorges himself to save Leo from Evil Eden and we're mad about it; Sadie tries to claim her 3 hunge of wages from Chelsea, but Chelsea has bigger fish to snare. And everybody's new favourite fruiterer strikes up a romance with Vera Punt. Kate and Vaya unpack Episode…

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Head Writer Shake-Up 1:07:38

3M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

On episode #1109 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin react to the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines. Is Bill really this stupid on The Bold and the Beautiful? Is he Luna's father? Harris interogates Stefan and Ava on Days of …

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Unison | 272 | Neighbours Recap: Week of January 22, 2024 1:04:38

3M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

To do something at the same time... Chelsea Not-Varga-Just-Murphy pollutes Erinsborough with Unison, a pungent new signature scent for Lassiters; Our Mel finds an A+ fruity suitor; the Brennan-Tanakas want to get out of dodge to avoid their stalker; Leo can't seem to get on a childcare waiting list; and Haz gets both Trevor and Mack all at once. CJ…

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Changes!! Dishin' Days week of January 22nd-26th 2024 1:51:04

3M ago1:51:04

1:51:04

January 28, 2024 Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of January 22-26, 2023. This week on Dishin’ Days, Alex and Theresa’s bond grows, the leader of the drug ring takes center stage, and Everett fights for the integrity of the paper, while hiding a secre…

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DC S01.E03: Kiss 43:28

3M ago43:28

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Since Dawson simply cannot shut up in the back of the film class he is very much not enrolled in, Mr. Gold finally tries to get him to shut up by letting him be a PA on Cliff's movie. Will Dawson's constitutional inability to keep his thoughts to himself ruin his chance to parlay the PA gig into full access to the class? At the same time, he's stil…

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RIP Bill Hayes 1:21:30

3M ago1:21:30

1:21:30

On episode #1108 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin dish the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Daytime mourns the loss of Days of Our Lives' Bill Hayes. General Hospital celebrates its 60th Anniversary with a pri…

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MP S07.E26: How Amanda Got Her Groove Back 34:17

3M ago34:17

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Amanda's one-story fall leads to medical consequences that are, for any soap opera viewer, extremely expected. Further consequences ripple through the group: Lexi takes advantage of Ryan's distress to get intel on his romantic past. Eve looks up an old prison pal for help fleeing her life. And Peter finally decides to try to run down the VA lab res…

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You'll Be Ok!! Dishin' Days week of January 15th-19th, 2024 1:56:04

3M ago1:56:04

1:56:04

Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of January 15-19, 2023. This week on Dishin’ Days, Theresa falls of the wagon, Nicole moves Holly to Italy for treatment, and Salem commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with some poignant conversations. And as the S…

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