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DC #654: Reindeer Games Dec 13, 2011

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On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Regan Cellura and Melodie Aikels dive into the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including:

Prospect Park’s latest statement, in an article with Variety. One Life to Live’s Fraternity Row reflects the show’s own plight. Gigi returns to Paris Texas. Bryan Dattilo officially returns to Days of Our Lives. Chad and Melanie are kidnapped. Deacon and Nikki get married on The Young and the Restless. Victor frames himself to protect Nikki. Is Sharon a fool to let Adam get close to her again? Jackie M steals designs from Forrester Creations. Katie’s insecurities about Steffy moving in on her husband continue to surface. Could General Hospital be more boring than it already is? Does anyone care about who killed Lisa?

DC #653: So Long Soap Killers Dec 04, 2011

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On today’s super-sized Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jamey Giddens, Jillian Bowe and Melodie Aikels react to Brian Frons stepping down at ABC Daytime and Jill Farren Phelps being removed at General Hospital. The DC gang looks back on these two executives show-killing history and discusses the state they are leaving GH in. The DC crew then weighs in on the announcement that Frank Valentini and Ron Carlivati are taking over at ABC’s last remaining soap. What things could they do to signal to fans that a new day is dawning on Port Charles.

Jamey lays out which storylines should be rewritten immediately and which quadrangle could help spike ratings. Luke suggests an early sign to GH fans would be to announce the re-hiring of Lexi Ainsworth as Kristina. The DC gang explores which fan favorites should be brought back as soon as possible and debate which one One Life to Live actor or character they’d love to see make the jump to Port Charles.

Even though ABC soap news dominated the week, the DC gang discusses Bryan Dattilo being spotted on the Days of Our Lives set, Will’s coming out story and the fallout from EJ and Sami having sex. Jamey reveals which popular Salem resident he’d kill off and give Alison Sweeney a meaty storyline. The Bold and the Beautiful’s Katie isn’t happy that Steffy is circling Bill again. Is it time for Deacon to leave Genoa City and come to Los Angeles to help his daughter Hope fight Steffy? Is it time for Jackie to leave the fashion business? Which pairing suggestion would bring a little love to Stephanie’s life?

The DC crew loves having Nikki back in Genoa City, but will Deacon blackmail her into marrying him? Diane’s murder mystery continues, but now Victor is protecting Nikki. What will Patty do next?

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

DC #652: Barbie Bots Nov 28, 2011

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On today's Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jamey Giddens, Jillian Bowe and Melodie Aikels discuss the latest in Thanksgiving week headlines. From Prospect Park's decision to abandon bringing All My Children and One Life to Live to the web to Melody Thomas Scott's return to The Young and the Restless, they dish the latest holiday news.

DC #651: Top 5 Things We're Thankful For Nov 27, 2011

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On today's Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jamey Giddens, Jillian Bowe, Regan Cellura and Melodie Aikels count down their Top 5 Things We're Thankful For in soaps. From favorite soap actors and couples to web soaps and well-written daytime dramas, there was a lot to be thankful for in 2011.

What are the Top 5 Things Your Thankful for?

DC #650: Cry Me a River Nov 15, 2011

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On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Regan Cellura and Melodie Aikels dive into the latest All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, One Life to Live, The Young and the Restless and Dirty Soap headlines, storylines and episodes.

The DC gang discusses the latest Prospect Park reports about All My Children. What will happen at the Forrester Thanksgiving on The Bold and the Beautiful? A sniper attacks the Brady pub on Days of Our Lives and Ejami's chemistry. Jonathan Jackson’s decides to leave General Hospital. Trevor St. John and others return to One Life to Live. Delia’s recovery on The Young and the Restless and Jeanne Cooper’s return date.

All this and much more on today’s show!

DC #649: Dropping Scoop on The Morning Jolt With Larry Flick Nov 11, 2011

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On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Jamey Giddens and Jillian Bowe are in studio with Larry Flick and Keith Price on Sirius XM’s The Morning Jolt With Larry Flick. During their visit Jamey drops some scoop on surprising upcoming General Hospital storyline. They also dish about The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, One Life to Live, The Young and the Restless and Dirty Soap.

They then dive into the hottest pop culture topics.

DC #648: Ride or Die Nov 07, 2011

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On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Melodie Aikles discuss the latest in The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines.

More One Life to Live stars sign on with Prospect Park. Cord and Tina still have the magic. Ian Buchanan joins Days of Our Lives. Find out which current soap couple comparison to Guiding Light’s Roger and Holly had Melodie up in arms. An Orlando affiliate plans to fill General Hospital’s timeslot with Steve Harvey’s talk show. Lisa’s attack on Scrubs with an HIV filled syringe. Ridge is upset Eric is flirting with Jackie on The Bold and the Beautiful. Patty returns to Genoa City. Diana DeGarmo debuts as Angelina on The Young and the Restless.

The View wants to host a daytime Republican presidential daytime debate. All this and much more on today’s show!

DC #647: Jason Thompson Reacts to GH's Latest HIV Storyline Twist on The Morning Jolt With Larry Flick Nov 01, 2011

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On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast, The Morning Jolt’s Larry Flick graciously shares his interview with General Hospital’s Jason Thompson. During the must-hear episode Flick asks Thompson to weigh in on GH’s controversial decision to have Lisa (Brianna Brown) use Robin’s (Kimberly McCullough) HIV positive blood as a weapon. Robin’s status has been an important part of GH’s legacy and he shares the concern he and McCullough felt, when they first learned what was going to happen.

Thompson and Flick then discuss the project that keeps him busy, when he’s not on the GH set, Unknown Compelling Force. Uncovering the truth behind the true story of Russian hikers–whose mysterious deaths were listed as “An Unknown Compelling Force” and classified by the Russian government–has become a passion project for Thompson. Hear him recount some of the stories told by the hiker’s families and why he and director Donnie Eichar want to help bring them closure. This is an interview you won’t want to miss!

DC #646: We Love Soaps' Roger Newcomb Previews ATWT DVD Collection Oct 19, 2011

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On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr and Jamey Giddens are joined by We Love Soaps’ Roger Newcomb, who previews the exciting 4-Disc As the World Turns DVD collection being released by SoapClassics.com.

During the podcast, Newcomb–who served as a consultant on the venture–shares how each of the twenty episodes was chosen. From Oakdale’s greatest weddings, secrets and scandals to its memorable villains and vixens, this is a DVD set you’ll want to add to your collection. He reveals why brisk sales of the box set could lead to Guiding Light, Another World, Texas, Search for Tomorrow and Edge of Night DVD collections and maybe even getting them on the shelves of major retailers.

In 2012 SoapClassics.com will also be streaming ATWT episodes online and possibly Guiding Light. Be sure to visit SoapClassics.com to order your ATWT Classic Episodes DVD. Visit We Love Soaps for extensive continued coverage of the project.

DC #645: Sniff a Fart Oct 11, 2011

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On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jamey Giddens, Jillian Bowe and Regan Cellura dive into the latest The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless storylines and headlines, including:

Hope rushes to Aspen to try and stop Steffy from going too far with Liam. Brooke and Taylor find themselves caught up in their children’s lives.

James Scott stays with Days of Our Lives. The era of DAYS 2.0 has revitalized Salem. One Life to Live’s Todd and Blair flashback’s had us reliving their romantic past. The DC gang wants to see more Chord and Tina. Two of the group enjoyed David Vickers talking to John and Natalie’s baby, two didn’t. Can you guess who loved it and who didn’t?

General Hospital’s Lexi Ainsworth is leaving Port Charles. Why does this show keep getting rid of great young actors like Ainsworth and Drew Garrett? Why is Franco so obsessed with Jason and will he ruin Sam and Jason’s honeymoon?

Former All My Children star Melissa Claire Egan joins The Young and the Restless, but should she be worried? Y&R has a way of turning audiences off of fan favorites. The DC crew shares their first impressions of Debbi Morgan on Y&R.

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