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Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart

Join Rebecca Budig (The Bold and the Beautiful) and Greg Rikaart (Days of Our Lives) as they delve into the captivating world of TV soaps. Discover behind-the-scenes secrets and insider stories from a diverse array of actors, writers, and producers, revealing the magic behind the characters, plots, and the industry itself. New episodes every Tuesday.

Latest Episodes:

SOAPY SEASON 2 EPISODE 2 | LISA YAMADA AND CHRISTIAN WEISSMANN ON NAVIGATING SOAP STARDOM AT A YOUNG AGE Nov 04, 2025

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The Bold and the Beautiful's breakout stars, Emmy-winner Lisa Yamada and Emmy-nominee Christian Weissmann, join hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Lisa talks about learning the ropes on a Soap set and juggling her work on the 'Legally Blonde' prequel 'Elle' and Lionsgate film 'I Wish You All the Best.' Christian shares how he built his Hollywood career from a young age, decided to open up about past abuse, and publish a book of poetry. Lisa and Christian also talk about their enduring friendship both on and off the set of The Bold and the Beautiful. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to the Soap Industry, hosted by Soap royalty Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Enjoy the podcast on the free Audacy app or wherever you get your podcasts.

SOAPY SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 | ANNALYNNE MCCORD GETS CANDID ABOUT HER LIFE AND EMMY-NOMINATED MOVE TO DAYS OF OUR LIVES Oct 28, 2025

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Days of Our Lives superstar AnnaLynne McCord joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. AnnaLynne reflects on her Emmy nominated move to daytime and her iconic roles on Nip/Tuck and 90210. She opens up about being homeschooled, escaping poverty to pursue modeling and acting, overcoming generational trauma, and confronting her childhood abuser. AnnaLynne also tells Rebecca and Greg about her work to end human trafficking, her love of neuroscience and ancient medicine, and finding the love of her life. Soapy is a weekly love letter to the Soap Industry, hosted by Soap royalty Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Enjoy the podcast on the free Audacy app or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Eric Braeden’s Journey Nazi Germany to Hollywood Oct 21, 2025

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Eric Braeden (Victor, The Young and the Restless) recounts his journey from a childhood in Nazi Germany, how it affected his family, and how far we've come in this never-before-heard footage from Soapy.

Origin Story: The Stars Reveal the Stories Behind Joining Soaps Oct 14, 2025

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In this Soapy: Extra, many of your favorite guests from Soapy reveal what prompted them to join their first soap and what their first day was really like. Melody Thomas Scott (The Young and the Restless), Cameron Mathison (Drew, General Hospital), Karla Mosley (Dani, Beyond the Gates), Deidre Hall (Marlena, Days of our Lives), and more take us on a very special trip down memory lane.

How the Soap World Rallied Around Christian LeBlanc During His Cancer Journey Oct 07, 2025

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In this Soapy: Extra, Christian LeBlanc (Michael, The Young and the Restless) remembers how he learned he had cancer, his surgery, recovery, and how his soap family rallied around him during this difficult time. Greg Rikaart and Tracey E. Bregman, his co-stars from The Young and the Restless, share their recollections during this heartfelt episode hosted by Greg and Rebecca Budig.

Cameron Mathison Dishes on Health, Soaps, and Inner Peace on Soapy Sep 30, 2025

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Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart talk to Cameron Mathison about his start on All My Children, his time away from soaps, how he finds peace, and why he returned to daytime as Drew Cain on General Hospital.

Melody Thomas Scott Recounts Her Journey From Marnie to The Young and the Restless Sep 23, 2025

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Greg Rikaart and Rebecca Budig interview Melody Thomas Scott about her early career in Hollywood, who talked her into taking the role of Nikki Newman on The Young and the Restless, and what she did to Clint Eastwood on this episode of Soapy.

Scott Clifton Reveals the Emmy Win He Has Mixed Feelings About on Soapy Sep 16, 2025

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Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart sit down with The Bold and the Beautiful's Scott Clifton as he opens up about playing Liam, why he left General Hospital, and why he has mixed feelings about one of his Emmy wins on this episode of Soapy.

Karla Mosley, Beyond the Gates' Glamorously Messy Dani Dupree, Reveals All on Soapy Sep 09, 2025

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Greg Rikaart and Rebecca Budig dish with Karla Mosley, who recounts being on the last episode of Guiding Light, the first episode of Beyond the Gates, and how playing The Bold and the Beautiful's Maya Avant changed her life forever on this episode of Soapy.

Eva LaRue Discusses Her Storied Career and Reveals How the FBI Caught Her Stalker Sep 02, 2025

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Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart chat with Eva LaRue about her early life, her career on soaps from Santa Barbara to All My Children and General Hospital, her time on CSI: Miami, and how the FBI caught her decade-long stalker on this episode of Soapy.

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