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On this week's Geek Confidential podcast Luke Kerr and Melodie Aikels are joined by Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens and Jennifer Brody, author of The Continuum trilogy. They take a deep dive into the Game of Thrones Season 7 premiere. From Stark siblings to Cersei Lannister's scheming and Daenerys Targaryen's arrival at Dragonstone, they cover it all. Geek Confidential's special Game of Thrones episode wraps with each person making their Fearless Predictions for what's to come. All this and more on this special Geek Confidential episode. Twitter: @GKConfidential, @Luke_Kerr, @MelodieAikels, @Jamey_Giddens and @JenniferBrody Facebook: Geek Confidential Subscribe to Geek Confidential on iTunes and Google Play.
On this week's Geek Confidential podcast Luke Kerr and Craig Peters are joined by Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens to dive into everything Riverdale. Find out what Craig and Jamey think of how the Archie comics were adapted for television. Were Archie, Veronica and Betty well cast? Are you on #TeamVeronica or #TeamBetty? What did the three think of Moose, Kevin, Jughead, Reggie, Cheryl, Josie and Miss Grundy? What is it like to have Luke Perry as Archie’s father Fred Andrews? What would the GC guys like to see for the rest of Riverdale’s first season? Craig reviews xXx: Return of Xander Cage. They also dive into Fox’s planned X-Men TV series. All this and more on this week's Geek Confidential podcast. Twitter: @GKConfidential, @Luke_Kerr, @ZMovieManiac and @JameyGiddens Facebook: Geek Confidential Subscribe to Geek Confidential on iTunes and Google Play. Enjoy Geek Confidential? Check out the Pop Confidential and Daytime Confidential podcasts!
Soap opera goddess Deidre Hall (ex-Marlena, Days of Our Lives) appeared on Sirius Out Q's The Morning Jolt with Larry Flick on Friday morning to discuss her new book Kitchen Closeup. Our pals Larry Flick and Keith Price were gracious enough to invite Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens along for the hilarious, heartfelt ride. On the show, Hall discussed how Kitchen Closeup, which she co-wrote with BFF Lynne Bowman, came about as a result of the of the superstar's tireless efforts to see school lunches become more nutritious, as well as all the chats she and Bowman shared around the kitchen counter. Hall also reacts to that incorrigible Larry's raunchy questions. We won't spoil it for you, but one involved Drake Hogestyn (ex-John) and chest hair! Then Hall answered the questions Days of Our Lives fans have been dying to know. Would she ever bring Doc back to Salem? Has she been asked by the brass? You'll have to listen to find out.
It was the news that rocked the soap-o-sphere this weekend—One Life to Live's Patricia Mauceri (Carlotta) was fired, replaced by Sopranos and Guiding Light actress Saundra Santiago, after allegedly demanding re-writes of a scene showing her character as gay friendly. Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens, who broke the story, joins Luke, Regan and Karen from WUBS to discuss the shocking turn of events.In other One Life news, Robin Strasser revealed on her hotline ABC has offered her a "take it or leave it" deal, and the soap superstar proclaims One Life executive producer Frank Valentini will save daytime. OLTL wasn't the only ABC soap with behind-the-scenes drama exploding all over the Internet this past week. All My Children star Beth Ehlers (Taylor) recently gave an explosive interview to Stardish Radio where she accused AMC head writer Chuck Pratt of "writing camp" and complained about allegedly having to "hedge her performances" due to being paired with real-life and reel life war hero JR Martinez (Brot) whom Ehlers claims "is not an actor". The group sounds off on Ehler's interview. On the General Hospital front, Regan slams ABC's flagship soap for the lackluster exit of Rick Hearst (Ric), while Luke and Jamey react positively to Sonny the Patriarch and Carly asking the Q's for help. Then Karen provides a helping of her juicy spoilers. It's an episode you won't wanna miss!
On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless news and storylines, including:Crystal Chappell returns to Days of Our Lives as Carly Manning. Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens is is in fan heaven. What does Chappell's return to Days of Our Lives mean for Guiding Light? Is it bittersweet for Guiding Light fans? Will her return boost Days of Our Lives ratings? How should the Olivia and Natalia love story wrap up on Guiding Light? If Telenext wasn't able to capitalize on Otalia and move them to As the World Turns if Guiding Light doesn't survive, what does that mean for As the World Turns? Hear listeners react to the Crystal Chappell news.This is Jamey Giddens' week as a soap fan. Not only is Crystal Chappell returning to Days of Our Lives, but As the World Turns is bringing Lynn Herring back to daytime. His Lucy Coe will be reunited with Kevin and in appreciation he won't say a negative thing about As the World Turns for a month. Carly tries to run over Craig. The Bold and the Beautiful remains the world's most popular soap. Drew Tyler Bell is put on contract. Patrick Duffy and Robin Riker return to The Bold and the Beautiful. Ridge has become a pill popper. Flag on the play, is Gina Tognoni still going to One Life to Live? James Spaulding faces 850 years in Prison. Rafe catches Olivia and Natalia while Edmund's body has disappeared. Ashley suffers a miscarriage on The Young and the Restless. How cruel is Adam if he's willing to tell her that she didn't miscarry? Nikki suspects Adam is up to no good and their scenes were a highlight of the week. Should Noah be talking to his parents the way he is? Is Victoria a Mutant X? Does her scream have the power to bring down boxes?