Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart
CBSJoin 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsEntertainment NewsTV ReviewsTV & Film | |||
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Owen Renfroe
Description: Owen Renfroe joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The veteran soap opera director tells us about his process shaping The Young and the Restless and General Hospital. We get a real sense of how these iconic soaps come... more
Tanisha Harper joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The General Hospital star shares intimate details about her early life growing up in Tokyo and Arizona. We hear how Tanisha was first scouted to model and managed to successfully juggle a rob... more
Sean Kanan joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The Soap icon describes his early years in Hollywood and how he fought for his breakout role in Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid franchise. Sean talks about overcoming personal obstacles during his c... more
Eileen Davidson joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The daytime legend candidly describes her early years in Hollywood and what it's been like working on multiple hit soap operas. The Daytime Emmy winner shares how she balances the demands o... more
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- Eileen D
Ashley and Drucilla were my two favorite female characters on YR. I remember when she would have those glasses on and her blue lab coat doing the chemist thing; the coolest, most striking, powerful white
lady.
Apple Podcasts4Tarang Tarang
United States24 days ago - It’s okay most of the time
I enjoy listening to the guests but it’s very annoying when Ms. Budig keeps interrupting her guests and overtakes the conversation and makes it about her. Stop cutting off your guests please!
Apple Podcasts3Kawehe NUnited Statesa month ago - Love the podcast!
Love learning about the ins and outs of soaps and the wonderful stories with each guest. Thank you Greg and Rebecca for making it a fun and fascinating podcast.
Apple Podcasts5TammytheGardenerUnited States4 months ago - Awesome caliber and variety of guests
I’m really impressed with the variety of guests that include actors, producers, writers, etc. You can tell the hosts are friends and have chemistry / history.
Apple Podcasts5ldnqUnited States5 months ago - Sudsy start
Interview was good but could have used better audio on Eric. Opening banter had way too much of Greg’s juvenile teasing of Rebecca. I will listen to episode 2 in hopes of improvement. Update: nope. All episodes show why they are actors…they don’t know how to freely banter without scripts. She laughs constantly. So sad. Could’ve been a contender.
Apple Podcasts2Winterfuzz55United States10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #35 | United States/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #19 |  Canada/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #150 | Canada/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Italy/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  Germany/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Australia/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
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A conversational series centered on daytime soap operas, featuring actors, writers, and executives who share career milestones, on-set anecdotes, and industry insights. Episodes cover acting journeys, long-running character arcs, casting stories, and behind-the-scenes decision-making across iconic shows, with a mix of humor and candid storytelling. Noteworthy is the show's ability to blend nostalgia with practical guidance for actors and creators, plus guest diversity ranging from veteran stars to rising talents. Listeners often gain a clearer sense of how daytime television evolves, survivals in a fast-paced genre, and tips for crafting enduring TV storytelling.
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1. Tanisha Harper
2. Sean Kanan
3. Eileen Davidson
4. Robert Scott Wilson
5. Brandon Claybon
6. Melissa Claire Egan
7. Joshua Morrow
8. Donnell Turner
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