Daytime Confidential

On episode 1133 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels dish the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, The Young and The Restless and talk shows storylines and news, including: Luna is captured on The Bold and the Beautiful. Finn rescues Steffy.  Gabi and EJ have sex on Days of Our Lives. Holly finds out Eric killed her father.  The aftermath of Kelly Monaco being out at General Hospital continues. Jagger is killed by Sonny. Rick reports Alexis. This is how you bring back Jonathan Jackson as Lucky?  NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the news of Alexa Havins joining GH was announced.  Will Victor and Lily team up on The Young and the Restless. Is the Billy/Chelsea/Adam/Sally quad the most underwhelming cheating story we've seen in a good while.  All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Twitter: @DCConfidential, Luke_Kerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1105 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels react to the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. The DC crew give their take on the night's biggest winners and suprises.  Melodie spills tea from the Daytime Emmy red carpet and press line.  All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Twitter: @DCConfidential, Luke_Kerr, Mike Jubinville, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1082 of the Daytime Confidential podcast, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin react to the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations. From the surprise nominations to the ones that make sense, find out what the trio thinks of this year's contenders.  All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Twitter: @DCConfidential, Luke_Kerr, Mike Jubinville, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On today's Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Mike Jubinville, Joshua Baldwin and Carly Silver dive into whether or not today's soap operas are too focused on short-term gratification instead of laying the foundation for long-term legacies.  All this and more on the the latest Daytime Confidential episode! Twitter: @DCConfidential, @Luke_Kerr, @Mike Jubinville, @JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin and Carly Silver. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On the latest Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Mike Jubinville, Joshua Baldwin and Carly Silver dis the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines. All this and more on the the latest Daytime Confidential episode! Twitter: @DCConfidential, @Luke_Kerr, @Mike Jubinville, @JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin and Carly Silver. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On the latest Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Mike Jubinville and Joshua Baldwin dish the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless storylines and headlines. All this and more on the the latest Daytime Confidential episode! Twitter: @DCConfidential, @Luke_Kerr, @Mike Jubinville, @JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin and Carly Silver. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1187 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines. BEYOND THE GATES Eva and Kat go head-to-head, and neither blinks. Leslie stirs the pot at the club and enjoys every second. Hayley eyes both Bill and Izaiah. The panel floats theories about Hayley's angle and how Izaiah might catch on. Andre and Dani's relationship continues to evolve. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Luna pulls off a jailbreak and the guards are written like fools. The discussion hits the contraband phone, the laundry-through-the-bars mess and the beach house lacking security. Bill's new zen phase gets mocked as temporary at best. DAYS OF OUR LIVES Days of Our Lives kicks off its 60th anniversary with flashbacks and Horton family history. Holly and Tate's film assignment ties into the celebration. The gala mixes nostalgia with confrontations. Jennifer and Chad face off over his children. Sami returns, clashes with EJ and Belle and reveals a sudden engagement. Marlena's health deteriorates and more DiMeras go missing while Rolf resurfaces. GENERAL HOSPITAL Rocco's arrest turns into a full adult court case because New York tries 16-year-olds as adults. The remand gets called absurd even under the law. Laura can't pull strings during the election. Danny wants to take the blame. Trina returns and puts Jordan on notice. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Matt Clark continues to gaslight Sharon as she unravels. Audra and Holden's past comes up again with questions about money and what he actually did. Cane's company collapses after Victor turns the program against him. Phyllis gives Victor the tool used on Cane. Lily's approach frustrates the panel, and Y&R needs to rebuild its teen scene. Episode Outline 00:00 – Cold Open • Luke previews Luna's jailbreak, Cane's corporate collapse, Rocco's court case and Days of Our Lives at 60. 02:15 – The Bold and the Beautiful • Luna escapes prison with guards acting clueless • Bill's zen phase gets mocked • Will gets a beach house and becomes the golden child 15:55 – The Young and the Restless • Matt Clark manipulates Sharon while she spirals • Audra's secrets • Cane's company collapses after Victor turns the program on him • No chemistry between Cane and Phyllis • Desire for Amanda's return and bigger umbrella story 34:30 – Days of Our Lives • 60th anniversary flashbacks land well • Jennifer and Chad's showdown hits hard • Sami returns, clashes with EJ and Belle and reveals engagement • Marlena's symptoms worsen as Rolf's lab resurfaces • Multiple DiMeras go missing 54:20 – Beyond the Gates • Eva and Kat face off • Hayley eyes Izaiah and Bill • Andre is ready to leave for LA until Dani stops him 01:15:00 – General Hospital • Rocco charged as an adult under NY law • Danny wants to take the blame • Jason's son steps back from confessing • Trina confronts Jordan in a standout scene 01:32:00 – Final Thoughts • Josh: Tabiana Ali shines • Jillian: Trina checking Jordan was needed All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1186 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines. BEYOND THE GATES Andre chooses Dani over Ashley. Martin has a self-righteous meltdown over his daughter's "Magnum" scandal. Kat doesn't deserve the blame, and Eva calling Ted "Dad" sets her off. Luke predicts Izaiah will turn out to be Joey's son. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Taylor and Deacon's chemistry is undeniable, and Sheila senses a threat. What will Luna do next to get out of prison? B&B's refusal to use the word "rape" continues to kneecap the story. Electra is at her best when she's mean. DAYS OF OUR LIVES Who is the pumpkin slasher? Rachel is a demon seed child, but so was Ciara when she was Rachel's age. Will Rachel grow up into a good girl like Ciara or a bad girl like Sami? Johnny and Chanel finally get their baby, but it's Leo and Javi's goodbye that won the week. GENERAL HOSPITAL Tracy triumphs over Ronni and Martin when she discovers Monica's will. Jane Elliot and Erica Slezak delivered a master class. Slezak should put herself up for a Guest Daytime Emmy next year. Is Laura a hypocrite for kicking Martin out but being friendly with Sonny? THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Roger Howarth's reveal as Matt Clark divides the panel. Mel delivers a crash-course history lesson on Matt's past with Sharon and Nick for newer viewers. Noah's new face reveal was pointless. Y&R needs to dive into Noah and Audra's connection. Sharon Case turned simple dialogue into grounded grief. Episode Outline 00:00 – Cold Open • Luke Kerr previews the week's lineup and welcomes the panel. 02:30 – The Young and the Restless • Roger Howarth is Matt Clark and Clark's resurrection sparks debate • Melodie recaps the 1990s Matt Clark saga — Sharon, Nick, and the Carter Mills twist • Noah's face-reveal scene gets roasted; Sharon Case earns praise for understated emotion 18:30 – The Bold and the Beautiful • Taylor and Deacon's therapy tension blurs professional lines as Sheila plays puppet master • Luna manipulates her cellmate to fake injuries • Panel slams the show's refusal to call Will's assault what it was — rape 30:30 – Beyond the Gates • "Magnum condoms" make their daytime debut • Isaiah and Joey's connection raises paternity flags — Joey may be Isaiah's real father • Andre chooses Dani, closing the triangle with quiet honesty and earned emotion 44:30 – Days of Our Lives • Johnny and Chanel finalize baby Trey's adoption • Leo and Javi's goodbye draws tears and Emmy chatter • Speculation grows over Sami's engagement and what her comeback means 56:30 – General Hospital • Tracy finds Monica's will and exposes Martin's fraud • Erica Slezak's guest arc earns high praise • Laura kicks Martin out 01:10:00 – Final Thoughts • Mel: Winterfest on Beyond the Gates • Jillian: Quartermaines need their cutthroat edge back • Josh: Ernestine Johnson Morrison's standout background work • Luke: Don't steer Anna and Jason romantic All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.  

Daytime Confidential marks 19 seasons with a familiar voice: Karen from Wubs, one of the earliest General Hospital bloggers and a friend of the site long before the podcast existed. In Episode 1185 of the Daytime Confidential Reflections mini-series, Karen and Luke Kerr reminisce about SoapZone handles, Helena Cassadine debates, and the moment she pushed Luke and DC onto Twitter back in 2006. From there, the conversation turns to what has changed — and what hasn't — in daytime: bigger sets, smart reuse of space, and why the rooftop pool set still feels fresh. Karen breaks down how social media reshaped soap fandom. Karen reflects on Tristan Rogers' legacy and why his final General Hospital scenes felt like the right goodbye. She explains how Smarmy Drew unlocked Cameron Matheson's edge and why Alexa Havins makes Lulu compelling even at her messiest. They dissect Lucky's short-lived return and praise Isaiah new energy on the canvas. The conversation moves to Sidwell's foil to Sonny, and Luke and Karen draft a playful Cassadine–Faison family tree. They close on Anna's WSB arc and how corporate storylines are always favorites for them. Karen shares plans to retire next year, return to fan events, and launch video segments showcasing her vintage memorabilia. Episode 1185 wraps with a final bit of nostalgia. Episode Outline 00:00 – Opening 00:13 – Intro and Reflections setup 01:58 – Early blogging friendships 07:02 – What's changed and what hasn't 11:37 – Tristan Rogers memories 17:10 – Robert and Anna vs. Robert and Holly 23:52 – Wubs plans: retirement & video ideas 25:08 – State of General Hospital today 26:22 – "Smarmy Drew" works 31:53 – Where does Drew go next? 34:22 – Alexa Havins as Lulu 38:20 – Lucky's return & exit 42:58 – Lucas, Sidwell & Marco 50:01 – WSB trainees, casting, chemistry 59:19 – Social media then and now 01:03:02 – Wrap and socials All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

Daytime Confidential celebrates 19 seasons as Luke Kerr reconnects with early guest-turned-longtime co-host Mike Jubinville for Episode 1184. This special Daytime Confidential Reflections episode looks back at the origins of the podcast and the relationships that shaped nearly two decades of soap coverage. Luke and Mike revisit the early days when Daytime Confidential covered nine soaps each week. They remember the weekly Performer of the Week episodes and the Top Five countdowns that sparked so many debates. Mike recalls joining the show during its first year and watching the podcast's online community turn into lasting friendships. They share stories and reminisce about Mike's affection for As the World Turns. From late nights editing episodes to growing the DC brand, Luke and Mike reflect on the changes in podcasting and what it means to stay creative after 19 seasons. The discussion shifts to Beyond the Gates, the newest soap opera that has become a DC favorite. Luke and Mike talk about pacing, character arcs, and contemporary representation. They examine why Danny and Andre's relationship resonates, how the Dupree family keeps viewers divided, and what makes Beyond the Gates unpredictable and fun. Episode 1184 closes on gratitude and nostalgia. Luke and Mike talk about the friendships that have endured since those early episodes and the passion that keeps Daytime Confidential evolving. As part of the Daytime Confidential Reflections mini-series, this captures the humor and the heart behind the longest-running soap opera podcast. Episode Outline 00:00 – Intro and early DC memories 01:05 – Watching nine soap operas 04:09 – As the World Turns and CBS soap talk 10:10 – Performer of the Week and Top Fives 12:20 – Mike Meeting Josh: DC's "Super Couple" 22:00 – Beyond the Gates discussion 34:00 – Dupree family and Naomi arcs 42:00 – What Mike misses about podcasting 45:00 – Listener friendships 48:00 – Wrap up and reflections All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1183 of Daytime Confidential, the Daytime Emmys are behind Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin, who catch up on their favorite storylines from Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless of the past two weeks.  Viewers finally know what Hayley's true motives are and how she's scamming Bill on Beyond the Gates. David Lami Friebe debuts as Izaiah and has immediate chemistry with Eva and did we see a spark in Naomi for her brother-in-law? Should BTG pursue an Eva/Izaiah/Naomi triangle OR should they go after an Eva/Izaiah/Kat triangle? Taylor and Deacon have chemistry on The Bold and the Beautiful and we're not opposed to it. Is B&B better than The Young and the Restless right now?  Is the Sarah and Xander relationship in danger of being recycled too quickly on Days of Our Lives? The DC crew debates. Sophia's secrets are out and facing the consquences of her actions.  Carly is pissed that Josslyn is a WSB agent and she wants revenge on General Hospital. Ronni kicking Tracy out of the quartermaine mansion delivered great soap from Slezak and Elliot.  Tamara Braun debuted on The Young and the Restless as Serena Bacall and immediately shared scenes with a lot of characters. What is her connection to Holden? Does she have chemistry with Joshua Morrow's Nick Newman? Why is Y&R putting much energy into Daniel and Tessa when the real gold is Daniel and Lily?  All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.  

On Daytime Confidential podcast episode 1182,  Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels react to the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Melodie spills tea about Daytime Emmy red carpet and winners walk interviews The team shares their first impressions of the show, from it to being streamed to Mario Lopez hosting, the In Memoriam and debated whether or not the award show's stage felt like an award show stage.  From the surprise winners to the Daytime Emmy favorites taking home the night's biggest awards, the DC crew dive into all the major catagories, including: Outstanding Drama, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Emerging Actor, Guest Actor and Writing Team.  See the full list of winners from the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. They also dive into how the Creative Arts and the main ceremony was merged. They reflect on Gold and Silver Circle inductees and Deborah Norville being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.  Finally, find out which Daytime Confidential co-host walked away with the best prediction record for the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards.  Check out Daytime Confidential's full coverate at the Daytime Emmy awards hub.  All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1181 of Daytime Confidential Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels reveal their 2025 Daytime Emmy Award Predictions.  Find out which actors and shows they think Should Win and Will win in all six major categories.  Outstanding Lead Actress In A Daytime Drama Series Sharon Case, The Young and the Restless Eileen Davidson, The Young and the Restless Melissa Claire Egan, The Young and the Restless Nancy Lee Grahn, General Hospital Michelle Stafford, The Young and the Restless Laura Wright, General Hospital Outstanding Lead Actor In A Daytime Drama Series Peter Bergman, The Young and the Restless Eric Martsolf, Days of Our Lives Greg Rikaart, Days of Our Lives Paul Telfer, Days of Our Lives Dominic Zamprogna, General Hospital Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Daytime Drama Series Tajh Bellow, General Hospital Blake Berris, Days of Our Lives Michael Graziadei, The Young and the Restless Gregory Harrison, General Hospital Jonathan Jackson, General Hospital Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Daytime Drama Series Linsey Godfrey, Days of Our Lives Courtney Hope, The Young and the Restless Kate Mansi, General Hospital Emily O'Brien, Days of Our Lives Susan Walters, The Young and the Restless Outstanding Emerging Talent In A Daytime Drama Series Olivia d'Abo, The Bay AnnaLynne McCord, Days of Our Lives Ashley Puzemis, Days of Our Lives Christian Weissmann, The Bold and the Beautiful Lisa Yamada, The Bold and the Beautiful Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Days of Our Lives General Hospital The Young and the Restless Outstanding Guest Performance In A Daytime Drama Series (Tie-Breaker) Linden Ashby, The Young and the Restless Clint Howard, The Bold and the Beautiful Jacqueline Lopez, General Hospital Alley Mills, General Hospital Valarie Pettiford, The Young and the Restless Avery Kristen Pohl, General Hospital All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1180 of Daytime Confidential Luke Kerr, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels count down their Top 5 Worst Soap Couples on Current Soaps.  Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless all had couples that earned spots on the DC co-hosts' list. Take you best guess who they might be before you tune in and after share your Top 5 Worst Soap Couples on Current Soaps in the comments at Daytime Confidential! All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1179 of Daytime Confidential Luke Kerr, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless, including: Luna wants to be pregnant on The Bold and the Beautiful. Thomas is back, but his relationship is over.  Leslie and Hayley crash the Dupree family's crisis on Beyond the Gates. One of the two had a better reason to be there. Should BTG pursue a Jacob and Kat pairing? Who had canabalism on their 2025 Soap Opera Bingo Card? Not us.  Kristen is sentenced on Days of Our Lives, but not before Brady interrupts and tells the judge to throw the book at Kristen. Did the DAYS writers forget that at their previous child Brady and Kristen were told Rachel would be taken away if anything more happened? Why isn't Rachel being taken away? Gabi is threading the needle between Xander and Philip. DAYS casts a new Theo Carver. Who Shot Drew is General Hospital's big storyline and the ABC soap has been building to this moment for close to a year. There are so many motives. There are so many suspects. Luke speculates who the shooter might be based on the shadow standing over Drew. We will not be happy if the shooter ends up being a day player like the Jacinda character.  Josh needs the Eastern Europe spy storyline to return to Port Charles ASAP. How much longer should Jason, Britt, Josslyn and Vaughan be kept that the nightmairish resort?  Where is The Young and the Restless getting the money to bring on four new actors, two of which are big names like Roger Howarth and Tamara Braun? Who will get cut to make room in the budget for them and Matt Cohen and Lucas Adams? If Y&R had all this money, why didn't they bring Tricia Cast and Jess Walton back for the Chance funeral? Is Y&R laying the groundwork for a Who Shot Cane? We hope not. Cane hasn't been back long enough. Is Y&R trying to take the lesbian out of their lesbian couple?  All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1178 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr is joined by Carly Silver for the third Daytime Confidential Reflections episode, to catch up and reflect on moments from the past nineteen seasons. The two reminisce about how they first met through Twitter and how Carly's first podcast wasn't Daytime Confidential, but its sibling podcast Geek Confidential.  Listen as Carly shares how she first started watching soaps and how her mom introduced her too Daytime Confidential. Find out which podcast moments are her favorites. Luke and Carly discuss the differences between the soaps of today and the genre when she first started watching.  Luke asks Carly about the parallels and differences between the romance novel genre and soap opera storytelling in a post-MeToo world. Romance novels have adapted. Can soaps still tell the same type of Luke and Laura or EJ and Sami stories of prior decades or should they avoid them? Carly provides examples of how she's seen such storylines told in the present day.  The two dive into the genre's newest soap, Beyond the Gates. From their favorite couples to the different forms of empowerment that Leslie and Hayley are experiencing. Carly would like to see Dani and Bill reunite while Luke makes other pairing suggestions.    All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1177 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Leslie hits the Dupree Trust jackpot on Beyond the Gates and can't help sticking it to Anita in the process. Chelsea is kidnapped, but boy did Allison's obsession escalate quickly. BTG continues to have pacing problems with its storylines.  Luna rapes a drunk Will on The Bold and the Beautiful.  EJ, Kristen and Marlena find out that Rachel is the one who shot EJ on Days of Our Lives. The co-hosts have differing opinions on the storyline's cliamx. Gabi and Xander have so much chemistry. Sarah who? Ryan Paevey returns to General Hospital. Maxie's heart gives out. Is Sidwell responsible? Drew's plot to get Michael arrested bombs. What exactly is going on in the Eastern Europe storyline?  We've discovered The Young and the Restless' potential new theme song and ship name for Victor and Kyle. Audra's chickens come home to roost. Soap operas want fan to watch out of love and hate, but the worst thing to happen to a show is when fans just don't care what's happening. Y&R's storylines are unintersting and barely moving. Do fans still care about its storylines? All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1176 of Daytime Confidential Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, The Young and the Restless and Wendy Williams headlines and storylines, including: The legal drama surrounding Wendy Williams' conservatorship heats up in the court room. Leslie's true identity is revealed on Beyond the Gates. What will Anita do when she finds out Leslie will end up with all that money she put away for Barbara's family? BTG spent months developing the June storyline with Naomi and then in an episode-and-a-half had Naomi tell Smitty and Martin she'd found their kids' mom, Smitty and Martin agree to tell the kids, the kids found out and met their mom. Why was so much potential juicy drama wrapped up with a neat little bow on top? Where was the conflict between Martin and his cousin over the fact that Naomi basically violated a closed adoption? Where was the conflict between Smitty and Martin? Where was the drama of Smitty and Martin telling the kids? Where was the conflict between the kids? Why didn't Naomi get more blowback from all of them? Where was the juice? Where was the mess? The drama could have played out for weeks before the actual meeting. Luna is awake and already lusting after Will and ready to make a mess of things on The Bold and the Beautiful. Days of Our Lives has done a great job of giving viewers red herrings as to who EJ's actual shooter is. We find out next week! General Hospital cast members and friends mourn the passing of GH icon Tristan Rogers. Drew punches Michael. Who is responsible for creating the Drew we see today? Is this the best character transformation on a soap opera in a recent memory? Should GH do a Who Shot Drew storyline reminiscent of Another World's famous Who Shot Jake storyline? Nick and Sharon almost kiss on The Young and the Restless, but they're interrupted by Adam and Chelsea. Melodie goes on a rant about Chance's off-screen funeral and how Y&R is doing the legacy of Chance, Nina, Jill and Katherine dirty with how this Chance murder storyline played out. All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1175 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Josha Baldwin and Melodie Aikels dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Hayley's fake prengancy ends on Beyond the Gates. Will she get away with her deception now that Naomi knows the truth? When will Bill find out?  What is up with The Bold and the Beautiful's pattern of making black and asian people the villains? It's glaring and not a good look. Brooke takes a spill off a boat in Italy and Ridge dove into the ocean to save her. Who knew he was such a good swimmer?  EJ torches his relationship with Belle as a ploy to save Johnny on Days of Our Lives. A Xander, Gabi and EJ triangle could be extremely hot, but no one on the DC podcast wants to see Sarah and Brady as a couple. Sami returns to Salem to comfort her mother after John's funeral.  Rena Sofer is OUT as Lois at General Hospital. She will be much missed and hopefully can pop in from time-to-time. Anna is kidnapped by Brennan. When will Carly find out that her boyfriend recruited her daughter into the WSB? Obrect faces off opposite Lulu and Dante.  Billy is being written way out of character on The Young and the Restless. No one believes Billy cares more about getting Chancellor back than his family and Jabot. Why was Jill more concerned about Billy not being the one to call her about Chance's murder and why didn't he push back when she laid into him? The Audra, Kyle and Claire storyline is putting us to sleep.  All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.

On episode 1174 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr is joined by Larry Flick for the second Daytime Confidential Reflections episode, to catch up and reflect on moments from the past nineteen seasons. Listen as Larry shares what he's been up to since leaving New York City and jumping the pond to the UK. He talks about surviving a heart attack followed a few years later by a bad case of COVID early in the pandemic.  He reflects on how former Soap Opera Weekly Editor in Chief Mimi Torchin told him not to focus on being a soap journalist and to pursue his passion in music. Larry reveals the "secret sauce" of radio interviews and retells stories about interviews with Madonna, Adam Lambert and Leah Michele. The two talk about how podcasting has evolved since Daytime Confidential premiered and the difference between video and audio podcasting mediums. Larry shares his first memories about the podcast and meeting Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Regan in person on The Morning Jolt. Larry recounts how he started watching General Hospital and ABC soaps. He remembers the many eras of GH and weighs in on the current state of the show. The lens he watches GH through is different than a lot of soap fans. He gives his take on the character of Willow and remembers an encounter he had with Cameron Mathison on the street in NYC before he moved to the UK. He talks about the evolution of Carly Corinthos and remembers when Jackie Zeman debuted on GH.  Do the storylines on soaps take too long or do they need to be shorter? He reveals whether or not he's watched Beyond the Gates. Keep up with Larry Flick on Instagram and Bluesky! Check out #NewMusicMoves on Spotify! All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, JillianBowe, Josh Baldwin, and Melodie Aikels. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.