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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:

Tracey Bregman and Christian LeBlanc Discuss Playing Two of Soaps' Favorite Antagonists Aug 26, 2025

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Tracey Bregman and Christian LeBlanc discuss playing reformed antagonists, their starts in the industry, and share their favorite memories with Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart on this episode of Soapy.

Marc Cherry Spills the Tea from The Golden Girls to Desperate Housewives Aug 19, 2025

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Marc Cherry, the creator of Desperate Housewives, joins Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart on this episode of Soapy. He reveals the soaps he watched as a child, the one episode of The Golden Girls where he received hate mail, and how Desperate Housewives changed his life forever.

Lawrence Saint-Victor & Heather Tom Dish Being Multi-Hyphenates on The Bold and the Beautiful Aug 12, 2025

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Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart sit down with Lawrence Saint-Victor and Heather Tom from The Bold and the Beautiful. Lawrence and Heather discuss being multi-hyphenates, how they juggle the work, and how they feel when people are dismissive of soaps.

General Hospital's Maurice Benard Reveals His Struggles Along the Path to Soap Stardom Aug 05, 2025

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Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart talk to Maurice Benard about his debut in daytime on All My Children, his rocky start at General Hospital, and how his mental health has shaped his work and career.

Lauralee Bell Discusses Her Career on Soaps Jul 29, 2025

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Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart sit down with Lauralee Bell to discuss her career on The Young and the Restless, the stories her father, William J. Bell, wrote for her, and whether or not another soap tried to poach her.

Sheila Ducksworth Takes Soapy Beyond the Gates Jul 22, 2025

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Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart chat with daytime's newest power broker, Sheila Ducksworth. Sheila discusses her early career, her rise within the entertainment industry, the fits and starts to launching a new soap, and which actresses was instrumental in introducing Sheila to Michele Val Jean, who created Beyond the Gates.

Daytime Legend Deidre Hall Discusses Her Career on Soapy Jul 15, 2025

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Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart sit down with daytime legend, Deidre Hall on this episode of Soapy. Deidre discusses her career on soaps, landing the role of Marlena Evans on Days of our Lives, delves into her personal life, and reveals why she left The Young and the Restless.

Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart Welcome Eric Braeden to Soapy Jul 08, 2025

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Join Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart for the very first episode of Soapy as they talk to Eric Braeden, who portrays Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless.

Introducing Soapy Jun 24, 2025

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