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DC #764: Alison Sweeney Drops by The Jolt with Larry Flick Jun 06, 2014

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Alison Sweeny dropped by The Jolt with Larry Flick to promote her new novel Scared Scriptless. During the visit Sweeney shares her inspiration for writing the book and how she writes the type of book she enjoys reading herself.

Sweeney chats about spending over twenty years at Days of Our Lives and her emotional last day at the NBC soap. Stars no longer at the show and former crew members even returned for the day.

The Jolt has graciously shared the interview with Daytime Confidential for our listeners to enjoy.

DC #763: Cowgirls and Wussies May 20, 2014

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On today's Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jamey Giddens, Jillian Bowe, Regan Cellura and Melodie Aikels dish the latest daytime, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless storylines and headlines, including:

Legendary journalist Barbara Walters retires after fifty years of breaking the glass ceiling.

Are The Bold and the Beautiful's Liam, Hope and Wyatt the most disrespectful triangle in soaps? Would Liam and Quinn sleeping together shake things up? Aly goes after Taylor with an ax, literally.

Who killed Nick Fallon on Days of Our Lives? Everyone in Salem is a suspect, but who actually pulled the trigger.

The DC gang weighs in on General Hospital's Nurses' Ball, from Ronn Moss' cameo to the performances. Who should Lucy Coe be with, Kevin or Scotty? Has Franco damaged and defanged Carly? How can she get her bite back and should GH put a fork in Franco?

The Young and the Restless is delivering great soap with the Neil, Hilary and Devon triangle. It's the single storyline that gets the DC crew excited about Genoa City. Why is Abby Newman stuck with 1990s dialogue? We don't know, but it's about to cause Jamey a coronary.

DC #762: INTERVIEW - Blake Berris on Days of Our Lives Exit and His Future May 16, 2014

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Tormented genius Nick Fallon was shot through the heart on NBC's Days of Our Lives, and now everyone wants to know who's to blame! On today's Daytime Confidential podcast, Jamey Giddens and Luke Kerr welcome Blake Berris.

Jamey wastes no time in asking Berris if his diabolical character is really "dead-dead" this time. The guys then plunge right into a discussion about the controversial storylines Berris played out during his most recent DAYS stint — from gay bashing WilSon, to trying to rape Gabi, to almost being drowned by a trio of female avengers.

The talented actor updates DC on his plans beyond daytime. Will there be more writing and independent film in his future? You'll have to download the podcast to find out.

Berris also gets real about what it was like to go head-to-head with the Days of Our Lives "establishment" aka Alison Sweeney (Sami) and James Scott (EJ) in scenes. All this and more in this juicy podcast!

DC #761: 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations May 08, 2014

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On today's Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jamey Giddens, Jillian Bowe and Regan Cellura react to the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations. Find out which actors they think deserved to be nominated, who didn't and the stars who are glaring omissions.

DC #760: Cupcake Empire May 01, 2014

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On today's Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jamey Giddens and Jillian Bowe dish the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including:

TV Guide Network offers to pay one million dollars to air the Daytime Emmys, but did NATAS turn it down?

Should Wyatt kick Hope to the curb for accepting Liam's plan for the Spencer brother's to share her on The Bold and the Beautiful? Will Brooke grow a conscience?

Days of Our Lives airs a fantastic EJ centric episode James Scott and Alison Sweeney deliver amazing performances. Jamey recounts attending the Atlanta Days of Our Lives event featuring Greg Vaughan, Bryan Datillo, Blake Berris, Eric Martsolf and Shawn Christian.

Ava and Sonny have sex in the Quartermaine crypt and Morgan figured it out right away. Maura West puts everything into her scenes and leaves nothing on the floor. IS it time for Shawn to call Al Sharpton because he still slings hash at Kelly's when Jason had lots of money and a penthouse? Who ran Patrick, Sabrina and Emma off the road? What is going on with Luke Spencer and how he's treating Kiki?

The truth about Fake Cassie is out and it was revealed she is really Mariah. Jill Farren Phelps thinks Ian is the new love of Victor's life, because apparently his previous rivals came from the "We must respect Victor" school in Genoa City.

DC #759 EXCLUSIVE - Debby O'Connor Dishes Days of Our Lives Fan Event Weekend, General Hospital Fan Club Weekend and More Apr 25, 2014

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She's the go-to person for anyone wanting to put on a sell-out soap event. On today's Daytime Confidential podcast, Jamey Giddens and Luke Kerr dish with Debby O'Connor, owner of Your #1 Fan. O'Connor gives the guys all the scoop on her upcoming soap fan events. She also reveals how her husband John suggested the one-time corporate secretary turn her hobby into a thriving business. A lover of soaps since childhood, O'Connor talks about her affection for All My Children and the unforgettable Erica Kane. She also relays her dismay over the failure of the online reboots of AMC and One Life to Live. She then shares who her very first client was, Ken Hanes, who played Sheila Carter's (Kimberlin Brown) henchman Mike on The Bold and the Beautiful. You'll never guess what hit cable series he's now a producer on! O'Connor spills all of the tea about her Days of Our Lives Fan Event Weekend, being held June 7-8 at the Sportsmen's Lodge Event Center in Studio City, California. Fans will get a chance to get up close and personal with such Salemites as: Lauren Koslow (Kate), Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) and Judi Evans (Adrienne), Jen Lilley (Theresa), Peggy McKay (Caroline) and Patsy Pease (Kimberly). For more information and to buy tickets to the DAYS fan event, click here.Next up for O'Connor is her biggest event of the season, General Hospital Fan Club Weekend. This year's jam-packed festivities are being held Aug. 1-4 at the Sportsmen's Lodge, and will feature events from Kathleen Gati (Obrecht), Jimmy Deshler (Rafe) and Ryan Carnes (Lucas), Kelly Thiebaud and Bryan Craig, Kelly Sullivan (ex-Connie) and Julie Marie Berman (ex-Lulu) and the soapgasmic trio of Kirsten Storms (Maxie), Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny) and Bradford Anderson (ex-Spinelli). For more information and to buy tickets to the GH fan event, click here. The DC guys wrap things up with O'Connor teasing events coming later in the year, including celebrations in Boston (Sept. 5-7) and Orlando (Nov. 7-9). For more deets on all of O'Connor's soapy engagements, visit YourNumberOneFan.com!

DC #758: Susan Lucci Drops By The Jolt With Larry Flick Apr 17, 2014

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Soap Opera icon and former All My Children diva Susan Lucci dropped by The Jolt to chat with Larry Flick and Keith Price about the new season of Lifetime's Devious Maids. Flick generously shared the interview with us for Daytime Confidential listeners to enjoy.

Lucci shares insight into her Devious Maids character Genevieve Delatour and teases the arrival of her character's mother.

Of course Flick couldn't let Lucci leave without taking her on a trip down Erica Cane memory lane. Listen as they talk about the legendary character, her AMC family and AMC creator Agnes Nixon.

DC #757: The Da Vinci Code Apr 15, 2014

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On today's Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jamey Giddens, Jillian Bowe 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:

Is Hope pregnant with Wyatt's child on The Bold and the Beautiful? What will everyone's reaction be to the news if it turns out to be true? Should Quinn and Liam have anger sex?

Daniel is drugged on Days of Our Lives. Has Lucas become the new Roman? Does Carrie need to return to Salem for a final storyline with Sami before Alison Sweeney leaves? Should Austin Peck return as Austin? What happened to JJ's storyline. It used to be "must see," but now it's a snore.

Dr. O and Madeline are sisters on General Hospital. Maxie returns to Port Charles with a wombat in tow. Lulu and Dante get their son back and give him a new name.

Why are new characters on General Hospital and The Young and the Restless being introduced with complicated secret back stories? Do fans care about stories that happen off screen or do they want to see them play out on screen?

The Young and the Restless is throwing a fashion show and the DC crew is loving it. Lily having a female rival is bringing the character alive. Who is Leslie's mysterious new husband? Neil and Hilary kiss, but is Devon falling for her?

DC #756: Patron Saints of Chocolateness Apr 09, 2014

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Ridge tries to take Rick's job from him at Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. Will Deacon mix it up with Quinn when he arrives in town.

Will and Sonny say "I Do" on Days of Our Lives. The wedding provided fans with a bunch of great moments, including Sami and Adrienne sparring. Is DAYS the best soap at featuring well rounded core families? Alicia Leigh Willis drops by DAYS.

General Hospital celebrated its 51st anniversary with a Carlypalooza featuring Sarah Brown and Tamara Braun returning to make a cameo. Find out which of the Carly scenes the DC gang enjoyed most. The 51st anniversary also featured AJ Quartermaine's death and walking into the light. Find out what the DC crew thought of another Quartermaine being killed off.

Nikki and Jill team up to try and fix Billy and Victoria's message, but should they give it up. Is it a cop out to have Sharon be treated with shock therapy? Is it ok for Neil and Devon to fall for the same woman on The Young and the Restless?

All this and much more on today's Daytime Confidential podcast!.

DC #755: Cobra Commander Mar 31, 2014

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