SoapDish Port Charles Style

Hey, Dishers. This week we've got a special "anything goes" episode where our panel is discussing the state of the genre, how we feel about the soaps that are airing, what else we're watching, and anything else that caught our fancy. A time was had and we really hope you enjoy this one, so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week we're happy to welcome back John J. York as behind the scenes showed us that Mac is back! We're discussing his return and what means for story going forward. In onscreen happenings, Jason made confessions to Sam and Anna regarding his status with the FBI. Dante contemplated a career change, Laura's crusade on Heather's behalf kicked up a notch as, Jordan tried to be the voice of reason, Ava ended up out in the cold in favor of Natalia, Alexis' concerns about Kristina grew and Gregory had to face hard truths about the care he needs. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week's episode was a live one as we discussed what is and isn't working for us during this new writing regime. In backstage news we're talking NAC's official goodbye confirmation, Lane Davies returning and the rumors surrounding the writing staff. In onscreen shenanigans, we're looking at the looming drama with TJ, Molly, and Kristina regarding Kristina's pregnancy. Sasha becoming the help at the Q mansion, Drew and Nina getting closer and Nina using her connections to do him a favor, characters such as Joss and Dante contemplating making significant life changes, and wondering what in the world is going on with Ava. We had a lot to say so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! We're foregoing our regular recaps this week for a special Super Soap Draft Edition of Soapdish Salem and Soapdish Port Charles Style. We put our producer caps on and held a draft to build our dream soap cast from the current actors of Y&R, B&B, GH, and Days and things definitely got a little heated! This is one special episode you don't want to miss so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! Emmy nominations were announced and we're talking all the GH talent that ended up on the ballot. And in other daytime news, CBS has officially greenlit The Gates and it's set to premiere in 2025 and we're talking about our hopes for the new soap. In onscreen news, Lucy and Maxie move one step closer to an inevitable power struggle at Deception, Ava uses sensitive information and circumstances to her advantage and maneuvers Nina outside of Sonny's circle of trust, Laura and Anna's perspective on Sonny shifts, TJ shares his concerns with Gregory, and Dex and Joss continue to clash over his career plans. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week we're jumping right in and discussing the Drew/Nina hook up, Curtis and Portia reconnecting and his possible career change, the cold war between Sonny and Jason, and speculating on Ava's intentions and where her story might go from here. We're also looking at the connection between Carly and John, examining whether things are about to get dicey at Deception and talk about our hopes for TJ amid this mess of a surrogacy storyline. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! The winds of change blew through Port Charles and very few residents were left unaffected. Joss found that Dex's actions hit a hard limit for her and she broke things off with her beau, prompting him to make a stunning a confession to Anna. Molly and Alexis had a frank discussion about what returning to practicing law could mean for Alexis' sobriety while Kristina and Sonny had promising interactions with Natalia. After a disasterous photo shoot, Sasha decided on a career change and Cody joined her out of solidarity, prompting a furious Maxie to unload on Lucy and things between Drew and Nina took an unexpected turn. After Willow had a close call at the hospital and Danny landed in Jagger's crosshairs, Jason decided to turn himself in. We're talking all this and more on this week's episode so turn in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! A new day has dawned in the writers room at GH and this week kicked off with a shocking diagnosis for Heather which just may turn into a "get out of jail free card" for the longtime menace to Port Charles society. Elsewhere, Marshall prepared to confront the doctor who misdiagnosed him and Selina shared a theory and a warning with Curtis. Drew and Carly came to a bittersweet end as an injured Jason reunited with Danny and Micheal. Alexis comptemplated a career change and Blaze realized that Natalia still doesn't accept her. We're talking all this and more on today's episode so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! There was exciting news in Soapland this week as CBS announced they had partnered with the NAACP and Proctor and Gamble to develop a new daytime soap. The show, called The Gates, would focus on the lives of Black residents of an affluent gated community and esteemed writer Michele Val Jean will be at the helm. Over in Port Charles, Jason returned with a bang, as he appeared to be working with Sonny's enemies but then interfered with the attempt on Sonny's life. Dante became collateral damage when he shot, and Jason, Joss, and Dex all had a hand in saving his life. Jagger reminded Sonny that he couldn't rewrite history and as news of Jason's resurrection began to spread, he and Carly reunited. We're talking all this and more, so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! Port Charles was the place to be last week for a heaping helping of relationship drama served with a side of danger. After being caught with Kristina, Blaze chose to walk in her truth and came out to her mother. Across town, Spinelli's confession of his feelings for Maxie hits a snag when she finds out he tricked her into cohabitating and she angrily rejects him and Chase and Brook Lynn's wedding plans hit a roadblock when Tracy's prenuptial agreement enters the chat. Carly and Drew reunite, while Joss hits the road to find Dex and Finn and Liz discuss their future. Sonny and Nina talk but the conversation doesn't go the way Nina hoped and Sonny ends up drawing closer to Ava as he and Nina grow further apart. Jake and Danny enter their sibling rivalry era and Sonny and Selina team up to lay a dangerous trap. We're talking all this and more, so tune in and turn us up!

Hey Dishers! Love was in the air, heartbreak was on the horizon and danger was around the corner for many Port Charles residents. Nina was crushed when Sonny had Diane serve her with divorce papers, while Cody and Sasha schemed to help Spinelli win Maxie's heart. Ava and Sonny seemed to find anew understanding while Drew and Carly found themselves at odds and things got hot between Blaze and Kristina. Selina discovered a traitor in her midst and Heather did her best to blow, Cyrus' cover. Sonny's past may be coming back to haunt him and Anna and John find working together to be difficult. Trina shared her grief with Curtis and Marshall tried to wrap his head around having lived a lie. Sam and Liz share a moment before Danny opens up about missing his dad. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! Things were a bit of mixed bag on Port Charles this week and we're here to help you wade through it all. On backstage news, we found out All My Children alum Eva La Rue has been cast as Blaze's mother and that Avery Pohl is not only out but knew about her departure months in advance. Onscreen, Dex escaped Sonny's wrath with his life, but not before being banished from town. Sonny failed to be moved by either Joss or Michael, and he found out he was an even bigger target than he'd realized. Meanwhile, Cyrus continued to insist he was a changed man as Laura and Kevin made plans to adopt Ace. Trina continues grieving her lost love as Ava provides a much needed shoulder to lean on. Michael and Willow reconnect and Maxie and Spinelli consider a reunion. We're talking about all this and more in this week's episode so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! We're foregoing our usual recap shows and in honor of Superbowl Sunday we're bringing you a special Daytime Dreamcast Draft Edition of our podcasts. Join Toni, Ariet, Dylan, Nik, and Sarah as they build their SuperSoap Dream Team from the rosters of GH, Days, Bold, and YR. This was a fun one so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! There was a lot of backstage activity this week as we welcomed a new Jagger, prepared for Steve Burton's return as Jason Morgan and William Lipton's appearance as Cameron, and said goodbye to Avery Pohl, Joshua Bernard and (temporarily) Nicholas Alexander Chavez. In Port Charles Finn's malpractice suit mercifully came to an end, Ava and Sonny found themselves in peril on the island, Chase and BLQ planned their wedding, Carly navigated her first big crisis as EIC at Crimson and Adam took a stand against his father. In Paris, Spencer and Trina reaffirmed their love and commitment to one another before their dream turned into a nightmare and Spencer made the ultimate sacrifice for the woman he loves. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! We're talking about our hopes for the new head writing regime and where Nicholas Chavez' temporary exit leaves Spencer, Trina, and Sprina. We're also discussing the flop that is Finn's malpractice trial, Brennan popping back up, the odds of Ava and Sonny falling back into bed and bad habits and Esme's reign of terror. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey Dishers! Surprise! We want to expand our horizons in 2024. To do that we are going Beyond our normal soap opera discussions. In this episode we are diving into all things Housewives. Join Michael and Toni as they do a deep dive on all the rumors and nastiness from this season of Salt Lake City.

Hey, Dishers! This week Port Charles was a city of reservations, revelations, and repercussions as Carly and Drew find out Michael kept Nina's involvement in their arrests a secret, Esme escapes prison time and she and Trina have a courtroom confrontation before Esme goes home and finds out Nikolas has Ace. After she goes to both Ava and Cyrus looking for help, Cyrus tells Laura about Esme's visit as Spencer informs his grandmother that Esme has her memory back and Nikolas has come, gone and taken Ace with him. Adam overdoses and is taken to the hospital where Joss has a nasty run in his father during which she spills the beans about his mental health struggles, and Sam has concerns about Drew's behavior as he misses a scheduled meeting with her so that he can fire Nina from Crimson and install Carly as the new editor in chief. Where talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! Get your Kleenex ready because this week we're discussing the homegoing of the iconic Barbara Jean Spencer and the respect and reverence the show paid to the incomperable Jaclyn Zeman during the tribute episodes. In other news, we're also giving Ava Jerome her flowers for refusing to let Laura gaslight her into allowing Esme to slide, discussing the Ashford rallying around Curtis, how much longer the truth about Cody can remain hidden, Spencer clocking Esme's tea and realizing she has her memory back, Sprina's Paris plans, the completely expected return of Steve Burton and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! It's a new year and we're kicking it off in style by revealing our 2024 Wishlists. From what we'd like to see from fellow fans to what we need to see happen on our favorite shows, this Top 5 covers it all. Do you agree or disagree with us? Tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! We're saying goodbye to the holidays and welcoming you to 2024 with a special mini-episode looking at our favorite (and least favorite) soap opera holiday traditions. Did yours make the naughty or nice list? Only one way to find out? Tune in and turn us up!