Podcasts about Llanview

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Hope you are all doing amazing on this fabulous Monday. We are excited you have joined us during the 2024 season. We are getting ready to wrap up and are so grateful for your support. This evening, we have an amazing guest, the fabulous Mr. Jeff Giles, sharing his latest book, Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. An experienced culture writer and editor who's been featured in a long list of publications including Paste Magazine, the Village Voice, American Songwriter, Ultimate Classic Rock, and Rotten Tomatoes, Jeff Giles makes his debut as a novelist with Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. Although it's his first novel, Langley Powell is Jeff's third book, following Llanview in the Afternoon: An Oral History of One Life to Live, and Uncle John's Beer-Topia: A Heady Brew of Beer Miscellany. He can also be heard regularly as the co-host of the long-running Record Player podcast with Matt Wardlaw. When Jeff isn't working on his next project, he's probably either running off yesterday's calories or playing guitar (badly). Jeff lives in New Hampshire with his wife, two children, and a pair of dogs. For even more of his writing, subscribe to his Jefitoblog newsletter or follow him on Twitter. You can also find him on his site at https://langleypowell.com. Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. Make sure to stay for next week's last episodes of the season. Happy Listening, DC

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Jeff Giles, author of the book Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. An experienced culture writer and editor who's been featured in a long list of publications including Paste Magazine, the Village Voice, American Songwriter, Ultimate Classic Rock, and Rotten Tomatoes, Jeff makes his debut as a novelist with Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. Although it's his first novel, Langley Powell is Jeff's third book, following Llanview in the Afternoon: An Oral History of One Life to Live and Uncle John's Beer-Topia: A Heady Brew of Beer Miscellany. He can also be heard regularly as the co-host of the long-running Record Player podcast with Matt Wardlaw. When Jeff isn't working on his next project, he's probably either running off yesterday's calories or playing guitar (badly). Jeff lives in New Hampshire with his wife, two children, and a pair of dogs. In my book review, I stated Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane is a humorous fantasy - another combination I had never read but truly enjoyed. It was sort of Harry Potter "esque" with far more tongue-in-cheek references and great bits of history trivia thrown in. The story starts with Langley's death - he is crushed by a falling piano. Langley spent his entire life debunking the idea of ghosts, magic, and anything you couldn't see with your own eyes or prove with science. However, when he becomes a ghost, he realizes he's been wrong. Before he can wrap his mind around his error, he finds himself on a quest to save mankind by finding his childhood hero - the magician who failed and thrust Langley toward his lifelong obsession of proving magic doesn't exist. This dual timeline story moves quickly, has great characters, and lots of laughs. However, it also causes the reader to think about what is important in life and what holds the universe together. I highly recommend this book. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290 You can follow Author Jeff Giles Website: https://langleypowell.com/ FB: @jeffgiles X: @jefito LinkedIn: @jeffgiles IG: @jefito   Purchase Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4hroFcA Ebook: https://amzn.to/4e7tJAj   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #jeffgiles #langleypowell #societyforthedefenseofthemundane #comedy #fantasy #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Part supernatural comedy, part mystery, and part history, with throughlines of philosophy, pathos, and wackiness, it concerns the afterlife adventures of the world's most reknowned skeptic and debunker, who finds himself on a spiritual plane tasked with preventing a dark force from undoing all of existence. Along the way, Langley meets Albert Einstein, Tom Petty, a goofy president, a surly toddler, and his childhood hero / disgraced magician.   This is the first novel by Jeff Giles, a pop culture writer whose work has appeared on Paste, Rotten Tomatoes, Ultimate Classic Rock, and Popdose. He's the host of The Record Player podcast.   Jeff Giles has written about pop culture for Popdose, Ultimate Classic Rock, Paste, the Village Voice, and Rotten Tomatoes, hosts The Record Player podcast and is the author of the books Uncle John's Beer-Topia and Llanview in the Afternoon: An Oral History of One Life to Live. He lives in New Hampshire with his family, and Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane is his first novel.  http://langleypowell.com    The Douglas Coleman Show VE (Video Edition) offers video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details.  http://douglascolemanshow.com    Please help us to continue to bring you quality content by showing your support for our show.  https://fundrazr.com/e2CLX2?ref=ab_eCTqb8_ab_31eRtAh53pq31eRtAh53pq      

James explains the mapping of the cities for several ABC soap operas!

James explains the mapping of the cities for several ABC soap operas!

Kristen Alderson (ex-Starr, ONE LIFE TO LIVE; ex-Starr/Kiki, GH) shares her memories of Llanview and Port Charles and reflects on life after daytime with Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also chat about the 2022 Daytime Emmy nominations.

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Actress Robyn Griggs Wiley sat down for a live interview in The Locher Room on March 26, 2021. Robyn is best known for her role of Stephanie Hobart on ABC's “One Life to Live” and Maggie Cory on NBC's “Another World” for which she was nominated for a Young Artist Award. Her credits include independent horror films such as “Zombiegeddon” and “Ghost Tour” and she has hosted the horror convention Twisted Nightmare Weekend. Robyn also has a CD entitled “Love's Young Nightmare”.In 2020, Robyn was diagnosed with stage four Endocervical Adeno (Cervical Cancer) and is in the fight for her life leaving her unable to work. We will check in to see how Robyn is feeling and to reminisce about her days spent in Bay City and Llanview.

Jeff Giles is a writer, first and foremost. He founded the pop culture website Popdose almost a decade and a half ago, and has also written for sites including Rotten Tomatoes, Paste, and Ultimate Classic Rock. Jeff has also written two books, including one called Llanview in the Afternoon: An Oral History of One Life to Live. He is not to be confused with the OTHER pop culture writer named Jeff Giles, who has written for Entertainment Weekly, among other outlets.   Jeff is also my co-host on my other podcast, FM to MTV, where we discuss the pop music we grew up with. In addition to his professional accolades, Jeff is a husband, a parent of two, and a good friend to many, including me. During our conversation, Jeff and I discuss everything from entrepreneurship to the difficulties of raising children who eventually become their own people. We also talk a fair amount about our own relationship, so you'll get a little insight into what makes us tick as friends.

Thom Christopher (Carlo Hesser) and Tonja Walker (Alex Olanov) from One Life to Live joined me live in The Locher Room on November 19, 2020. Don't miss the chance to catch up with these two very talented and popular Llanview actors.

Todd confronted Sonny in the courtroom after Sonny was released on bail. Carly, Blair, Michael, and Starr pleaded with Todd not to shoot Sonny, but Todd was determined to avenge the deaths of Hope and Cole. John McBain arrived from Llanview in time to stop Todd from pulling the trigger, and then placed Todd under arrest for jumping bail.

With six Daytime Emmy wins for Outstanding Lead Actress, she is easily the most decorated and most respected performer in the history of American soap opera, and her four decades spent standing in Victoria Lord Riley Burke Buchanan Carpenter Davidson Banks Buchanan's regal shoes have made her a television icon.  Now, in part two of her first-ever longform podcast interview, the Queen of Llanview herself --- One Life to Live's incredible, electrifying ERIKA SLEZAK --- comes to Brandon's Buzz for an extended conversation full of reflections and memories regarding forty years of co-stars (Phil Carey, Robin Strasser, and Nathan Fillion, among many others) and producers (Paul Rauch, Linda Gottlieb, Frank Valentini, anyone?).  PLUS: Slezak reveals how she got the word about One Life's cancellation, and spills more than a little tea on the chaotic and ill-fated 2013 online reboot of the classic soap.

With six Daytime Emmy wins for Outstanding Lead Actress, she is easily the most decorated and most respected performer in the history of American soap opera, and her four decades spent standing in Victoria Lord Riley Burke Buchanan Carpenter Davidson Banks Buchanan's regal shoes have made her a television icon.  Now, in part one of her first-ever longform podcast interview, the Queen of Llanview herself --- One Life to Live's incredible, electrifying ERIKA SLEZAK --- comes to Brandon's Buzz for an extended conversation about her early life growing up in the shadow of her Tony-winning father, why she decided to forge her own path as a performer, and how she made her way --- fortunately for us all --- to the world of daytime television.  

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Celebrity Melissa Archer of South32. Melissa Archer created the role of One Life to Live's Natalie in July 2001. It didn't take long for Natalie to shake up one of Llanview's most prominent families when she revealed that she, not Jessica, was Viki's daughter. In late 2002 the family was in for another surprise when they discovered that Natalie and Jessica were twins. Melissa was born and raised in Dallas, TX. She landed her first major acting role on Wishbone at the age of 17, while she was still in high school. After completing high school, she followed her acting dreams to Los Angeles and began auditioning. In 2015 she formed a production company with friends and Produced and Starred in their first project together, "Viral." She was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy in the 2016 Indie Series Awards for her role in Viral.  Melissa enjoys Jailbreaking iOS, fixing iPhones and iPads, inventing, writing, producing, learning, Krav Maga and Hacker's Brew.

You may or may not recognize JEFF GILES' name on sight, but if you're a die-hard fan of ABC's late, great classic soap opera One Life to Live, get ready to wonder how the hell you ever lived without his electric, earth-shattering new book for so damn long.  The tome is called Llanview in the Afternoon, and it is an oral history of the soap's extraordinary four-decade run, made up of brand new interviews --- over fifty of them, in fact --- that Giles himself conducted with everybody who was anybody connected with the show, from creator Agnes Nixon and producers Joe Stuart and Linda Gottlieb, to stars like Erika Slezak, Robert S. Woods, Kassie DePaiva, Judith Light, Brynn Thayer, Michael Storm, and countless others.  Llanview is an utterly extraordinary read, and Jeff is stopping by Brandon's Buzz to break down for us in glorious detail how the idea for this book popped into his head to begin with, and how he set about the momentous task of compiling this magnificent masterpiece.

This week on Thursday evening, August 15th at 7PMPST/10PMEST, TOLN Soaps Live with Michael Fairman welcomes One Life to Live's and Llanview's mother/daughter duo of Florencia Lozano (Tea) and Kelley Missal (Dani).  As OLTL heads toward its season finale, how will the presence of Arturo Bandini affect their relationship? Will Tea ever be able to move on with her life without Victor Jr.?  Will Dani and Matthew ever get together? For the answers to these and other questions, make sure to join us for a night of lively and candid chat.  In addition, Florencia and Kelley will be taking your calls!  During the broadcast, we will also name this week's Power Moments of the Week from One Life to Live and All My Children.  We hope to hear from you!

This week on Thursday evening, August 15th at 7PMPST/10PMEST, TOLN Soaps Live with Michael Fairman welcomes One Life to Live's and Llanview's mother/daughter duo of Florencia Lozano (Tea) and Kelley Missal (Dani).  As OLTL heads toward its season finale, how will the presence of Arturo Bandini affect their relationship? Will Tea ever be able to move on with her life without Victor Jr.?  Will Dani and Matthew ever get together? For the answers to these and other questions, make sure to join us for a night of lively and candid chat.  In addition, Florencia and Kelley will be taking your calls!  During the broadcast, we will also name this week's Power Moments of the Week from One Life to Live and All My Children.  We hope to hear from you!

This week, Soaps In Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms asks whether you want to roll out the welcome wagon for the ONE LIFE TO LIVE cast members who've come over to GENERAL HOSPITAL... or roll said wagon over them? There’s heated debate among soapsters as to whether Blair, Todd and Starr (not to mention the soon-to-arrive John) are helping make GH a better show... or turning it into a shadow of its former self. Tonight, call in with your thoughts on that topic... or any other sudsy drama you feel like discussing! It all begins Monday night at 7 p.m.!

This week, Soaps In Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms asks whether you want to roll out the welcome wagon for the ONE LIFE TO LIVE cast members who've come over to GENERAL HOSPITAL... or roll said wagon over them? There’s heated debate among soapsters as to whether Blair, Todd and Starr (not to mention the soon-to-arrive John) are helping make GH a better show... or turning it into a shadow of its former self. Tonight, call in with your thoughts on that topic... or any other sudsy drama you feel like discussing! It all begins Monday night at 7 p.m.!

On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast One Life to Live viewers share their favorite memories of Llanview and its residents from its forty-three years on air. Listen as fellow OLTL fans react to OLTL’s cliffhanger finale and weigh in on everything from Viki (Erika Slezak) and Clint (Jerry verDorn) to the revelation Victor (Trevor St. John) is alive.

This week, join Soaps in Depth executive editor in discussing the end of ONE LIFE TO LIVE... and the news that several of Llanview's most prominent citizens will be relocating to Port Charles! How will this impact the GENERAL HOSPITAL canvas? And how will the Manning clan and their pals fit into the mix? Plus, fans of DAYS OF OUR LIVES' EJ and Sami were thrilled when the pair hit the sheets... er, couch. But since, they've complained that their favorite pairing rarely shares scenes. Has the show missed the mark... or are they proving that slow and steady wins the race when it comes to matters of the heart? And could the pair be setting out on the most controversial storyline to rock daytime in ages? All this and much more beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Tune in Tomorrow!

This week, join Soaps in Depth executive editor in discussing the end of ONE LIFE TO LIVE... and the news that several of Llanview's most prominent citizens will be relocating to Port Charles! How will this impact the GENERAL HOSPITAL canvas? And how will the Manning clan and their pals fit into the mix? Plus, fans of DAYS OF OUR LIVES' EJ and Sami were thrilled when the pair hit the sheets... er, couch. But since, they've complained that their favorite pairing rarely shares scenes. Has the show missed the mark... or are they proving that slow and steady wins the race when it comes to matters of the heart? And could the pair be setting out on the most controversial storyline to rock daytime in ages? All this and much more beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Tune in Tomorrow!

He gave up a career as a lawyer to pursue his true passion for writing soap operas. Now, some 15 years after first joining One Life to Live as a writer's assistant, the soap's last head writer Ron Carlivati joins Daytime Confidential's Luke Kerr, Jamey Giddens, Jillian Bowe, Regan Cellura and Melodie Aikels to dish having completed the daunting task of wrapping the iconic sudser up on ABC Daytime. Hear from Carlivati himself on his thoughts about how the 43-year-old sudser came to a close. Would he have done things differently had he known OLTL wouldn't be moving online immediately following the ABC finale? Carlivati shares how it felt to be able to bring back such popular veterans as Jessica Tuck (Megan), Roscoe Born (Mitch), Fiona Hutchison (Gabrielle), Susan Batten (Luna), Ty Treadway (Troy), and more during the soap's Between Heaven and Hell arc during its final week. He also clears up all those rumors surrounding the exits of Robin Strasser (Dorian) and Trevor St. John (Victor), the latter of whom made a surprise appearance in the series finale. Tune in to hear how Carlivati planned to bring Dorian Lord back in a story that would have had President Barack Obama watching his back! Is Carlivati satisfied with the way things ended for such Llanview lovers as Clint and Viki (Jerry VerDorn and Erika Slezak), John and Natalie (Michael Easton and Melissa Archer), Todd and Blair (Roger Howarth and Kassie DePaiva), Rex and Gigi (John-Paul Lavoisier and Farah Fath)? He also shares what it meant to be able to finally reunite Cord and Tina (John Loprieno and Andrea Evans). Then the conversation shifts to Carlivati's next gig. He and his boss Frank Valentini are now serving as head writer and executive producer respectively of ABC's last daytime soap opera General Hospital. With Howarth, DePaiva, Easton and Kristen Alderson (Starr) all following Frank and Ron to Port Charles, should fans be worried about those rumors that GH and OLTL are merging? Hear Carlivati set things straight as only he can, revealing he's been a fan of General Hospital even longer than he was of OLTL. And of General Hospital, with the almost 50-year-old, one-time supersoap fighting for its life against Katie Couric, The Chew and The Revolution, does Carlivati feel added pressure to help keep GH on the air? This is one podcast no fan of One Life to Live or General Hospital can afford to miss, that is if you want to hear the real truth from the writer's mouth!

On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr joins Larry Flick and Keith Price on The Morning Jolt With Larry Flick to discuss One Life to Live and General Hospital. During their visit they discuss One Life to Live’s final weeks, its final episode and the news that Roger Howarth, Kassie DePaiva, Kristen Alderson and Michael Easton are joining the cast of General Hospital. They then dive into what is being done to save GH, which will be competing with The Chew and The Revolution for a spot on ABC’s fall lineup. Will the OLTL transplants boost ratings? Is there enough time for the return of fan favorites to have a positive impact on the show’s survival? As the segment winds down the three celebrate the return of Kirsten Storms as Maxie and debate whether-or-not Natalie should jump from Llanview to Port Charles.

BlazinRy host, Ryan Holmes welcomes On-Air On-Soaps guru, Michael Fairman as special guest and co-host and his Llanview friends;  Kristen Alderson (Starr), Melissa Archer (Natalie) and John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) to discuss the finale of the legendary soap opera One Life to Live! The guys will be taking your calls to get your thoughts on the final episode and you will have an opportunity to speak with your One Life favorites, too! Call 917-388-4131 and share your opinions and sentiments as we say goodbye to this iconic television series after its 43-year-run!

On today's Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jilliian Bowe and Melodie Aikels discuss the latest in All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, One Life to Live, The Young and the Restless and The Talk headlines, storylines and spoilers, including: All My Children’s Orpheus project continues. Liam proposes to Hope on The Bold and the Beautiful. Tamara Tunie joins Days of Our Lives as a judge in John Black’s trial. General Hospital casts Rebeka Montoya as a Crime Fighter. Llanview says goodbye to Dorian. Who knew The Young and the Restless’ Phyllis had a sister? Kris Jenner joins The Talk a Sheryl Underwood is onboard as a possible regular.

On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jamey Giddens, Jillian Bowe, Regan Cellura and Melodie Aikles discuss the latest in All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: ABC soap fans protest the cancellation of All My Children and One Life to Live at ABC upfronts. Ryan (Cameron Mathison) and Madison (Stephanie Gatschet) lose their baby. General Hospital fired Bob Guza. What does this mean for Port Charles? Does anyone want to see a Kristina (Lexie Ainsworth) and Ethan (Nathan Parsons) redux? Taylor (Hunter Tylo) ate some of those oh so special berries on The Bold and the Beautiful and had fantasies of Ridge (Ronn Moss) in a Speedo. Days of Our Lives fired Dena Higley and replaced her with former Passions’ writers Marlene Clark Poulter and Darrell Ray Thomas, Jr.. Will things get even crazier in Salem now? Matt Ashford is returning to DAYS. Mad Marty (Susan Haskell) continues her reign of terror in Llanview. Jamey weighs in on Roger Howarth’s return. Jamey is the only one of the DC crew who is enjoying Wes (Bree Williamson). Tucker (Stephen Nichols) fights for his life on The Young and the Restless. Adam (Michael Muhney) and Diane (Maura West) team up against Victor (Eric Braeden), but he still has a few tricks up his sleeve. All this and much more on today’s show.

David Gregory plays the role of Robert Ford on ABC Daytime's "One Life to Live." Definitely making his presence known in Llanview, Ford has had many trials and tribulations with family, women, and most recently, fatherhood. Dealing with a woman with DID and having a child, how does Ford do it all? Listen in as David talks to us about what is to come with Tess/Ford, his thoughts working opposite with Bree Williamson, and how Ford feels about Tess becoming a man!

As a member of Michael Malone's Emmy-winning head-writing team on "One Life to Live" in the early '90s, she actually created (and named!) the soon-to-be-iconic character of Todd Manning, and as the series' executive producer from 1994-96, she was instrumental in shepherding and executing some of the most important, most memorable, and most compelling storylines --- Joey and Dorian's illicit affair, Asa and Alex's whirlwind courtship (and crazy Egyptian-themed wedding!), Viki Lord Carpenter's irrevocably shattered psyche, the staggering revelation that Todd was in actual fact Victor Lord's long-lost son, and the arrival in Llanview of dashing Irishman Patrick Thornhart --- in the classic soap's rich, riveting history.  Now, with the recent announcement that "One Life" will be wrapping up its four-decade run next January, the spectacular SUSAN BEDSOW HORGAN is stopping by the Buzz to reminisce. and to remember the incredible years she spent hanging out with the folks in Llanview, PA.

On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Regan and Melodie discuss the latest in All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: The news Roger Howarth is returning to One Life to Live. How will Howarth’s return to Llanview impact the canvas? The Bullying story has brought the best in Farah Fath, John-Paul Lavoisier and Austin Williams. How should Jack Manning pay for what he’s done? Vicki discovered Echo and Charlie in bed and wants Echo out of her life. Days of Our Lives ratings are in trouble, but when will Corday do something about it? What did Jamey think of Bo and Hope’s reunion? Fake Rafe tries to kill Fay. Vivian is manipulating Nicholas, much to Carly’s frustration. General Hospital puts Sean Blakemore on contract. Jillian and Luke love the idea of his character Shawn being a more “hands on” bodyguard for Carly. Jamey suggests GH recast Lucas with Van Hansis and pair Lucas with Matt. Luke Spencer continues to deny he has a drinking problem. The Bold and the Beautiful’s Ridge isn’t happy with the Taboo Women’s Line. Jamey is enjoying the Amber, Liam, Hope and Oliver storyline. Steffy and Bill’s dynamic has Luke tuning in. Is B&B too slow, too fast or does it have the right pacing? What is the latest on the All My Children and One Life to Live cancellation rumors? The situation seems to change by the minute. Cara doesn’t think that Jesse and Angie’s baby is theirs. Griffin is framed for Diana’s death. Adam returns to Genoa City to try and keep Sharon from being sent to jail. Is it in bad taste for Malcolm and Sofia to get married where Cane was shot? Gloria and Chloe team up to try and get the goods on Jana. NOTE: This podcast was recorded on Sunday before Jamey’s sources gave him the latest information about that status of All My Children and One Life to Live.

On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: Jamey’s report that ABC’s Brian Frons has been allegedly courting former All My Children head writer Megan McTavish and is trying to convince her to return to the show. The gang discusses the pro and cons of such a possibility. Maybe the problem isn’t the writers, but executive producer Julie Hanan Carruthers? Shannon Cane opts out of renewing with AMC. Luke is excited that former AMC star Alexa Havins has joined Torchwood. The Bold and the Beautiful snaps up The Young and the Restless’ Tonya Lee Williams. Her character Olivia will be joining the wonderful world of Forresters, Logan and Spencers. Reportedly, Olivia will be related to Justin Barber. Amber has another pregnancy scheme up her sleeve, but can she pull it off? What is going on with Thomas and Brooke? Will Brooke appreciate Thomas’ advances? Days of our Lives star Mark Hapka is leaving Salem and speaks out on Twitter about what led to his departure. Jamey isn’t happy that yet another Horton is riding off into the sunset. Bo and Hope go on the run. EJ and Nicole get engaged. General Hospital is known for its well choreographed stunts, but has the bus crash lived up to previous “events”? The gang dives into how it all played out. Luke doesn’t understand how all the passengers were able to all fly out of the bus so easily and why there was no apparent debris. Will Jason and Sam’s baby be a miracle pregnancy or will it be because of experimental medicine? One Life to Live’s feud between Natalie and Mad Marty is heating up and the DC gang loves it. Are these two the show’s next great rivalry? Charlie turned tail and ran through Llanview hospital after Clint confronted him. What is it about that hospital that causes grown men to act the fool? Tuc Watkins is back and has us cracking up. Will he be able to escape his captors? The National Urban League has joined Victoria Rowell’s fight for diversity at Sony and The Young and the Restless. Jamey and Jillian weigh in on the hot topic. Billy’s search for a baby could have him adopting Daniel and Daisy’s baby. After much pleading Jack and Nick investigate Sharon’s claims of Adam’s innocence and that Skye was in fact alive.

On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: CBS renewed The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. Y&R received a three-year renewal while B&B earned a two-year pick up. With Days of our Lives' recent two year extension and ABC making a vocal commitment to One Life to Live, it looks as if the soap industry has stabilized a bit. Y&R's Maria Arena Bell also received a contract extension. What does the DC gang have to say about that? Adam and Sharon hit the sheets. Angell Conwell joins the Y&R cast. Mick Cain returns to B&B. Taylor’s angst over Tom and Brooke’s relationship heats up. Cameron Matheson isn’t sold of the Rylee pairing fans have been complaining about all year. Lindsay Hartley makes her All My Children debut this week. Alicia Minshew’s performances have been heartbreaking. Erica shoots David Hayward in the back. Christie Clark returns to Salem. Frances Fisher joins DAYS. Days of our Lives casts a brunette actress in the role of Abby Deveraux. Terri Conn and Tom Degnan debut as Aubrey and Joey on One Life to Live. Was it weird for anyone else to see As The World Turns' Katie making out with her nephew, Adam? Chelsea Handler finds humor in Llanview. Clint wants Inez to seduce Bo. What should happen to Charlie? General Hospital’s Sonny and Brenda go on a date. Luke enjoyed the Quartermaine and Davis family Thanksgivings, but where were Monica and Brook Lynn? Jamey reflects on World AIDS day.

On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: All My Children casts former As the World Turns star Sara Glendening as Marissa. Luke isn’t impressed by the news and Regan wonders why we even need Marissa? Former General Hospital and Port Charles star Eddie Matos joins AMC. The Bold and the Beautiful’s Ashley Jones is bumped to recurring. B&B newcomer Kristolyn Lloyd earns contract status. The Bold and the Beautiful airs special episodes focusing on the homeless. Former Guiding Light star Elvera Roussel drops in on B&B. Days of our Lives’ Louise Sorel previews Vivian’s next move. Days of our Lives casts former General Hospital star Natalia Livingston as Nicole’s younger sister. What will Sami do when she finds out Ma Brady switched the paternity tests? The show’s ratings go up. General Hospital’s Lulu uncovers Dante and Brenda’s connection. Will the secret they share wreck Dante’s credibility? Luke wants there to be a Dante and Brenda love child hidden away somewhere, but no one else on the podcast likes the idea. Did anyone actually watch ABC’s “classic” episodes on October 28? ABC is touting One Life to Live clobbering The Talk in the ratings. Hillary B. Smith reups her contract to keep her in Llanview. Susan Haskell is bringing it at Marty. Todd and Tea are reunited. Who should Blair be with now that Todd and Tea are back together? The Hannah storyline collapsed in the scenes where she holds James and Starr at gunpoint. Luke asks the DC gang what they think of Kim Zimmer’s Echo now that she’s been in town for a while. Meggie’s plot to get Nikki out of the way so she can get her hands on Victor is well on its way. Daisy returns to Genoa City, supposedly pregnant with Daniel’s baby. Abby and Victoria take on Victor, but can they steal Beauty of Nature?

Regular listeners of Brandon's Buzz know that I got my start working on Stardish Radio, a BlogTalkRadio show hosted by my good pal JoAnn Kubasek. I still work with JoAnn often, and occasionally, I even pop in and guest-host Stardish. And with JoAnn's very generous blessing, I am presenting a compilation of conversations I have conducted over the past couple of years on Stardish with four of our favorite soap stars past and present, including: "One Life to Live" hunk MATT WALTON (who discusses how he nabbed the role of Llanview legal eagle Eli Clarke); former "General Hospital" star MICHAEL SUTTON (who talks about his recent return to the show as tragic hero Stone Cates); former "Another World" heroine SANDRA ROBINSON (who recalls working opposite daytime legends like Doug Watson and Victoria Wyndham, who portrayed her character Amanda Cory Fowler's parents); and legendary "One Life to Live" returnee KIM ZIMMER (who discusses the turbulent final days of "Guiding Light," as well as how thrilled she is to return to Llanview after nearly three decades). The best of the best, in a Brandon's Buzz special presentation!

On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Jillian and Regan react to the news that Chris Goutman could be directing episodes of The Young and the Restless. They then dish about Kim Zimmer’s return to One Life to Live as Echo and Maura West’s debut as Diane Jenkins on Y&R. The celebrity casting war between Y&R and General Hospital continues as Daniel Benzali checks into GH. Meanwhile, One Life to Live isn’t slouching when it comes to casting. Expect to see Terri Colombino, Tom Degnan, Dan Gauthier and Josh Kelly to pop up in Llanview in the near future. The DC gang then dives into upcoming All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and One Life to Live spoilers. The Talk debuts on CBS on October 18. All this and much more on today’s show so stay tuned!  

On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast TV Guide’s Michael Logan returns to dish all the latest industry news and hottest storylines with Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Regan. During the super-sized episode, the gang discusses the end of As the World Turns, if P&G plans to create their own soap hub and where its stars will end up. Logan weighs in on Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo’s return to General Hospital as Brenda. Has it been a success or a bust? Find out which Brenda reunion Logan is looking forward to most. What will Sam McCall do when she comes face-to-face with Brenda? Logan also comments on Jonathan Jackson’s latest storyline as Lucky impersonating the Irish assassin Ronan. On paper, Vivian being buried alive on Days of our Lives looks like it should be entertaining. Find out what Logan thinks of DAYS’ new twist on one of its classic storylines. Many fans have been disappointed with how DAYS has written Crystal Chappell’s Carly Manning since her return. Logan shares his thoughts on why fantastic actresses–like Chappell, Eden Riegel and Gina Tognoni–have been snatched up by various shows without much apparent thought on their character’s development. All My Children has been making some major casting changes with the firing of Adam Mayfield, Brittany Allen and the casting of Daniel Cosgrove and Lindsay Hartley. Logan comments on the AMC casting shakeup and if the show’s move to L.A. has been a success. One Life to Live is bringing back Kim Zimmer as Echo. Will her return help provide Dorian and Viki with more storylines? Luke and Jillian are tired of the Ford brothers dominating air time so they get Logan’s opinion of the Ford Brothers and the Llanview teen set. Brad Bell is tackling a pretty intense topic by giving Stephanie stage four cancer on The Bold and the Beautiful. Can he pull it off? Logan weighs in on the front burner storyline, Scott Clifton as Liam and the new Thomas Forrester. Last time Logan visited the Daytime Confidential podcast, he wasn’t too happy about the state of The Young and the Restless, so the DC crew asks if he thinks things have improved at the No. 1 soap. Jillian and Logan bask in their common love for Nikki Newman. As the podcast winds down, the DC gang wraps things up by asking about the soap genre’s future and they get Logan’s opinion on the web series The Bay and Venice.

Melissa Archer, Natalie Buchanan on ABC Daytime's One Life to Live, will be making her first appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio! Originating the role of Natalie in 2001, the character certainly shook things up for the Buchanan household when it was revealed that she was the REAL Buchanan daughter, not Jessica. A year later, it was then revealed that Jessica and Natalie were indeed twins. From trying to break up Seth and Jessica, falling in love with Christian Vega, having a hot affair with John McBain, falling for Jared Banks and being accused of murdering Nash Brennan, Natalie has faced many ups and downs in Llanview. Now, there is more she will be facing...being pregnant by Jessica's new beau, Brody. What's a girl to do? Born in Dallas, TX, Archer got her first role in Wishbone at 17. After finishing high school, she went to LA to pursue her acting dream. After relocating to NYC for OLTL, Archer was awarded a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Newcomer.

On today's ABC edition of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: All My Children's Tad deals with the discovery Damon is his son and Damon's acting out. What will Tad do with a son so much like him in his younger days? Amanda signs as the Fusion model. Black Randi and blonde Randi need to go. Blonde Randi hits on Ryan, but Jamey thinks AMC should bring back Laura as a love interest for Ryan. Taylor Miller and Gillian Spencer return to AMC as Nina and Daisy Cortlandt.Regan reacts to Drew Garrett being let go from General Hospital. Where should Garrett go next? Find out which character Jamey believes All My Children should recast with Garrett. Luke and Sonny go head-to-head over Ethan and Kristina. More people believe Kristina is lying about Ethan being her attacker. Is Kristina's abuse storyline an accurate portrayal and is GH missing the mark or are they nailing this storyline? Starr finds out Langston is cheating on Markko with Ford. Should Starr sleep with Ford too and create a Starr/Ford/Langston triangle? Alison Perkins kidnaps Sierra Mist. Danielle and Destiny compete to perform in Langston's musical. Should OLTL bring on a young male character to round out the Danielle/Matthew/Destiny dynamic? Rachel leaves Llanview.

On today's special episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Regan weigh in on One Life to Live's shocking dismissal of Brett Claywell and Scott Evans and the end of the soap's popular, groundbreaking Kish love story. From the quote about Kish not resonating "with the mainstream audience" that has outraged so many fans, to the multiple storylines that have contributed to OLTL's low ratings, DC digs into all the latest in this continuing saga. The DG gang explores why OLTL seems to be cleaning house of its minority stars and young talent which has afforded the ratings-challenged sudser such critical acclaim. We pose the question, what has ahppened to the diversity Agnes Nixon created this show to reflect?  We also ponder, should Brett and Scott return if ABC offers? Do TPTB really think they are giving the majority of the fans what they want, while destroying the show in the process?Jamey wonders, will the move to oust Kish be Frank Valentini's Maureen Bauer moment? What, if anything, can OLTL do to turn things around in Llanview? No other topic since Daytime Confidential.com's inception, from Guiding Light's cancellation to Victoria Rowell's shocking tell-all interview, has received such a vocal response from Daytime Confidential readers and listeners. More podcast fans have called in to our hotline about OLTL's Kish-trastropy than about the firings of Drake Hogestyn, Deidre Hall, Mary Beth Evans and Stephen Nichols at Days of our Lives. Listen to fans voice their opinions about the controversy at the end of the episode. This is truly an episode Llanview lovers won't wanna miss.

It matters not that a handful of actresses have played the part over the years; for an entire generation of "One Life to Live" fans, there is only ONE Cassie Callison Carpenter Buchanan, and on the eve of her long-awaited return to Llanview, the smashing LAURA BONARRIGO is heading back to Brandon's Buzz to divulge how it feels to be back at work in such a familiar setting and to offer us an exclusive sneak peek at what's ahead for those crazy Cramer women!

In honor of the Daytime Confidential podcast's 500th episode (okay,this is actually 497 but who's counting?), Luke and Jamey chat with One Live to Live head writer extraordinaire, Ron Carlivati. In his first podcast interview, the George Washington University graduate, who left a career in law to pursue his dreams of writing for his favorite soap opera, shares with Luke and Jamey how his then-employer, former attorney David Baldacci selling his first novel, Absolute Power, inspired Carlivati to move to New York and follow his true passion. Carlivati talks in depth about what it was like to go from being Dorian (Robin Strasser) and Viki's (Erika Slezak) biggest fan, to creating their storylines day in and day out. He shares what it meant to him to see the first confrontation he ever penned for the legendary duo air on television.Carlivati also reveals why it was so important for him to restore Llanview's rich history and how he managed to return the soap opera to the diverse landscape creator Agnes Nixon first envisioned over four decades ago. The talented scribe also explains in great deal why he felt the payoff of having Todd Manning (Trevor St. John) romance his amnesiac, one-time rape victim Marty Saybrooke (Susan Haskell) made the controversial story worth it in the end. He also shared how it made him feel to see Haskell win her second Emmy earlier this year for the storyline's climax, and explains why he feels two smart, flawed women like Tea Delgado (Florencia Lozano) and Blair Cramer (Kassie DePaiva) are drawn to Todd. Carlivati also talks about his love for great sitcoms growing up and how that influences his storytelling. He also provides Daytime Confidential listeners a sneak peek of what's next for his soap's top couples like Bo and Nora, Rex and Gigi and of course Kish. Will daytime's most realistically-drawn gay couple get a real love scene? You'll have to listen to this episode to find out. It's an interview you don't wanna miss!

He has spent most of the past eleven years portraying true blue good guy Cristian Vega on ABC's classic soap "One Life to Live," and his character's latest romance --- this one with Llanview's resident fashion maven Layla Williamson --- is finally heating to a boil after a year-long slow burn. To mark the occasion, the amazing DAVID FUMERO is stopping by the Buzz to dish about his life, his career, and his incredible run on one of America's favorite daytime dramas!

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Jamey are joined by The Pine Valley Podcast's hilarious hosts Ashley Mendoza and Jordan Hudson. In this super-sized ABC episode they discuss Chuck Pratt's firing and the impact Lorraine Broderick will have on the show. What is there left for her to work with? It has too many "dead behind the eyes" younger actors and not enough vets are making the move to L.A. Should AMC recast the role of Kendall Hart Slater? What do Ashley and Jordan think of Stuart's murder? Can All My Children pull of a General Hospital karaoke episode or would it end up being Dancing With the Stars dance lessons and stripper poles?Speaking of General Hospital, Ashley believes there has been something missing from Franco's stint in Port Charles and Jamey agrees. Franco couldn't pull in ratings for General Hospital, but the Spixie non wedding did. That has to mean something doesn't it?One Life to Live has been on fire with mid week cliffhangers and Mitch Laurence's return to torment Llanview. How could AMC's move to L.A. impact OLTL's production team? Has SOAPnet become the Lifetime channel knockoff with its reruns and original programming? Could soaps survive if they had a channel actually dedicated to them and encouraging their development? Crystal Chappell's new web series Venice has premiered and Jordan shares his reaction to the anticipated series.

On today’s ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan and Eye on Soaps’ Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: Get the party started! All My Children fired Chuck Pratt! The gang reacts to the news and discusses Pratt’s reign of terror. Where does this leave Pine Valley now and what should AMC focus on to get it back on track? Can things be repaired in time for the 40th anniversary? Would it be smart to try a General Hospital: Night Shift season two strategy and bring back a popular character with lots of connections to canvas to reboot the storylines? Luke suggests bringing back Robin Christopher as Skye or letting Janet From Another Planet (Kate Collins or Robin Mattson) loose on Pine Valley. Regan thinks re-centering the show around Erica by bringing back Bianca (Eden Riegel) and doing what it takes to keep Alicia Minshew as Kendall. Who should replace Pratt as head writer? Speaking of Janet From Another Planet, why isn’t she in town trying to take down David Hayward? Would Janet really put up with what how he’s treating her daughter? Friday was supposed to have been about James Franco’s General Hospital debut, but All My Children stole a bit of his thunder by firing Chuck Pratt. Regan and Luke share their first impressions of his premiere. From his rearranging the cooling bodies at the shoot out to whether or not he will (or can) win out over Jason and Sonny, they discuss it all. Why do the promos have his character and Maxie kissing? Luke doesn’t like it one bit that GH is causing problems for Spixie already. The DC gang has been impressed with One Life to Live’s Kelley Missal as Danielle Rayburn and this past week Todd met her. How long will it be before he learns that she is his daughter? What will happen to Tea now that Ross has found out that Danielle isn’t his daughter? Schuyler discovers Stacy’s fake baby bump. Mitch is back in town and continues to stir up problems for Llanview’s citizens. Regan missed the Performer of the Week episode so she hands out her picks for Performer of the Week and honorable mentions.

On today’s ABC episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Regan and Eye on Soaps’ Belinda (The View From the Recliner’s Edge) discuss the latest storylines and news for the week of November 9, including: More fan favorites return to All My Children for the 40th Anniversary. Julia Barr, Eden Riegel, Eva La Rue, Leven Rambin and more are set to return. The question becomes, can Chuck Pratt whip AMC into shape so that lapsed fans who tune in will have reason to stick around? Is there someone missing from the line up of returnees who you want to return? BethAnn Bonner makes her Pine Valley debut. Is it hard to watch and believe the Zach and Kendall storyline knowing that Thorsten Kaye isn’t making the move to L.A.? Annie pretends to fake the loss of a baby only to find out she’s actually pregnant. How original. Chad Brannon is returning to General Hospital for one episode. Luke is sick of the smug, spoiled Michael Corinthos III, but Regan loves this Michael. What do you think of him? Jonathan Jackson has had some time to settle back into the role of Lucky, but Regan isn’t sure she’s liking this version of Lucky. Hear her explain why. Is Dante’s secret identity the worst kept secret in town or would that be Jake’s paternity? Everyone and their mother seems to know–or will soon find out–who he really is. Bass ass Mitch Laurence has returned to shake up the citizens of Llanview’s lives. Were Jessica and Natalie’s reaction to over-the-top? The DC crew was disappointed with how the revelation that Mitch is Rex’s father played out. Couldn’t it have waited until Rex returned to Llanview so that we could see more people’s reaction all at once? Marcy gave birth to her miracle baby in a dramatic scene, but we’re happy she finally has a child. All this and much more on today’s show!

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Jamey are joined by guests David and Johnathon in discussing the latest All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: Eden Riegel isn't returning to All My Children when it moves to L.A. BethAnn Bonner makes her Pine Valley debut. Angie becomes the Chief of Staff. Adam realizes he killed his brother Stuart. Cameron Mathison stars in P&G's Brighten Bay.Michael kills Claudia and Jason and Sonny cover it up. Should Carly be blaming Jax for not telling her about Claudia? What is James Franco's character's connection to Jason and the mob? Should Michael be more of a Quartermaine? The Quartermaines have done unspeakable things, are they just as bad as the mob? The Spencer vs. Cassadine storyline is heating up, but it really needs Laura Spencer to return. Should Ethan be killed off to amp up the feud?Dorian and Viki wait out the election results. Why aren't Dorian and Viki interacting more? Aren't they One Life to Live's biggest supercouple? Marcy returns to Llanview, pregnant. Mitch Laurence returns to torment Natalie and Jessica. Why is John McBain the only person who can solve crimes? Bo and Nora admit their feelings for one another, but is the story paying off? Would Todd being Fish's father be a good storyline? What happened to Gigi's hair? Sean Ringgold brought it as Shaun this past week.

Let's see how far we've come: believe it or not, a gay wedding boom is about to explode in the town of Llanview, PA on ABC's "One Life to Live," and to mark the occasion --- and to discuss the latest head-spinning casting moves from across the daytime dial, as well as to offer us an exclusive sneak preview of "Venice," Crystal Chappell's hotly-anticipated new web series --- legendary online journalist MICHAEL FAIRMAN is paying a return visit to Brandon's Buzz!

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Jamey are joined by David to discuss the latest happenings in Llanview. Gina Tognoni joins One Life to Live. John Brotherton has been let go. Should OLTL reunite John and Natalie? If they do would it help ratings to bring back Evangeline to reignite one of the show's most debated triangles? Todd and Tea's wedding. From Jack's speech to Blair's plan to interrupt the ceremony. Dorian goes lesbian to win the election. Is this Dorian being Dorian? Is it offensive or is it an opportunity for a soap to weigh in on a social issue? Before David leaves he shares something a juicy tidbit about Kelly Ripa appearing in Pine Valley before All My Children moves to L.A..Afterwards, Luke and Jamey discuss the latest in All My Children and General Hospital storylines and news, including:Aiden Turner is out at All My Children. Is Beth Ehlers leaving AMC? Jamey talks about the latest he's heard. Why are AMC's vets like Debbie Morgan, Darnell Williams and Michael E. Knight props to Denise Vasi and Stephanie Gatschet? Might things at AMC if Susan Lucci spoke out? Which family of strong women, the Kanes or Cramers is the better family?Luke loves pretty much everything leading up to the Spixie wedding including Olivia and Johnny, Lulu and Dante, Mac and Maxie's telling Jason to keep her from leaving Spinelli at the altar. General Hospital is improving dramatically so Luke and Jamey rank each of the seven soaps from best to worst. All this and much more on today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential.

On today’s ABC episode of Daytime Confidential, Luke, Jamey and David discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: Susan Lucci and Erica Kane go to Africa with the Feed the Children campaign. Erica faces down a scorpion. Is that a Cher wig Angie is wearing? Find out which AMC star has made a surprising impression on Jamey. Jamey gives an update on who he’s hearing will be headed to L.A. Jax finds out that Olivia and Sonny share a son. Will he tell Carly? The possibility of a Dante, Lulu and Matt triangle appeals to Luke, but what if they paired Dante and Carly? General Hospital released a new promo for an upcoming carnival storyline. Nikolas found out about Rebecca’s betrayal, what will he do next? Jamey suggests two potential storylines he believes could really get fans interested in GH again. Tune in to find out what they are. What will happen when Carly finds out about Claudia’s involvement in Michael’s shooting? David Vickers’ return– with camera crew in tow–to try and film a reality series has been “Texas Sized Awesomeness.” The gang discusses the politically incorrect David and the impact his return has had on the Buchanan family and the hilarious scenes that have ensued. Who do you want to be Mayor of Llanview, Viki or Dorian? Luke and David would vote for one of the ladies, Jamey would vote for another. Would a Russian mob princess spice things up for Cole on One Life to Live? Kyle and Fish deserve the buzz they are getting. Has Kimberley helped make Stacy appealing to viewers? Should Marty be Todd’s therapist?

On today’s ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and J Bernard are joined by guest David Ozanich–one of the authors of Likely Story: Red Carpet Riot– to discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news and storylines, including: Rumors continue to swirl around which All My Children stars will or will not be making the move to L.A. The DC gang discusses the latest dish.Could Susan Lucci and Thorsten Kaye be staying in New York? What would be the impact on One Life to Live if they jumped to Llanview? Is Thorsten Kaye the star of AMC? Network executives in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. Brian Frons comments on the cancellation of Guiding Light to the Wall Street Journal. Kelly Monaco re-upped with General Hospital, but you’ll notice we never see casting calls for male characters. Jamey remedies this oversight with casting calls for some of ABC’s most popular male characters. Olivia tries to protect Dante on GH. Jamey believes that GH made the right decision by not going with Tom Pelphrey in the role of Dante. Bernard believes that Brandon Barash is one of GH’s new secret weapons. Is Morgan the real son of Sonny Corinthos? David shares news about a special reading of his novel, Likely Story: Red Carpet Riot, done by OLTL's Robin Strasser, Jason Tam, Brittany Underwood and John-Paul Lavoisier as part of OLTL's Fan Clu Weekend. He also tells the DC'ers a hilarious story involving Strasser, a wheelchair and a boat. Tuc Watkins returned to Llanview as David Vickers and stole the show with classic lines. Layla and Fish had sex. What will Layla do when she finds out that Fish is gay? Who is haunting Jessica? Who is sending Jared and Natalie discs of Nash’s death?

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:One Life to Live's Robin Strasser may be leaving the show. Should she take the paycut and what would her leaving mean to the Llanview canvas? Dorian stands up for Langston and Markko, while facing the reality that no one may come to help her. One Life to Live wants Guiding Light's Daniel Cosgrove in Llanview. Should Rex and Schuyler be brothers?Has the "Who Killed Stuart" murder mystery lasted to long on All My Children and is it distasteful? Ryan is like a son to Erica and the cougar storyline is rubbing Jamey the wrong way.  Would David and Liza be a hot pairing or should she be paired with someoneRegan and Jamey share their reactions General Hospital's Dominic being Dante. Should characters have inappropriate chemistry and subtext? Has General Hospital diluted its brand? The Spixie pairing is going full steam ahead and it looks as if Spinelli will propose. Do we still see moments of "the old General Hospital?" Jerry Jacks returns to Port Charles. Will General Hospital fans be in for culture shock if they follow Stuart Damon and Lynn Herring to As the World Turns?

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Regan and Tina discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:Jamie Luner makes her Pine Valley debut. Chuck Pratt blames his writing woes on Eden Riegel. Pratt Falls, the series, debuts in reaction to Pratt's comments. Bobbie Eakes has a connection to cult hit Sordid Lives. Helena Cassadine returned to torment the citizens of Port Charles. As a fan of all things Cassadine - except Sam McCall - Luke is ecstatic, but are Jamey, Tina and Regan? Billy Dee Williams returns to the hospital in General Hospital, but why? General Hospital is set to debut in HD and the filming is looking better, with the exception of a few people who look like they hit a bad tanning booth. Tristan Rogers believes that General Hospital: Night Shift was the pathway to the future. Why is it that stars like Rogers and the majority of fans understand what is going on, but the executives don't?Talia becomes the latest victim of One Life to Lives' serial killer, wouldn't it be nice if it were Stacy? Viki provides advice to Clint. Should Viki be Llanview's "talk to" or should she be driving story? Jared and Natalie are protecting Chloe and won't reveal her true identity. How long can this last before it comes out? Could Destiny's brother be the rumored love interest for Rachel Gannon?All this and much more on today's twitterpated ABC episode.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Tina and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: The debut of Scott Chandler on All My Children. Erica Kane's (Susan Lucci) meltdown along the side of the road and shockingly how good Ryan was. The expected debut of Jamie Luner is coming closer and with it the return of Jennifer Bassey. Jamey is reporting that Chrishelle Stause may be leaving All My Children. What would this mean for the character of Amanda.General Hospital is about to debut in HD. Is it worth the investment or should they be investing it in better writing? Regan should be happy that Johnny and Lulu have broken up, but is she?Stacy continues to eat One Life to Live alive, but could she have been salvaged if she had been introduced differently? The Gannons return to Llanview at a time when Nora needs them most. Scott Clifton was never a bad actor, but since his arrival in Llanview he's only gotten better.All this and much more on today's episode.

On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Belinda and Regan discuss the latest news from All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live including...Former Guiding Light star Crystal Hunt joining One Life to Live as a stripper. Scott Clifton and One Tree Hill's Brett Claywell coming to Llanview. Tonya Walker returns as Alex Olanov and Kamar de los Reyes's plans to leave One Life to Live. Natalia Livingston returns to General Hospital as a new character. Who might she paired with and what might her storylines be? Maurice Bernard re-signs his contract, what does this mean for Sonny and the viewers? Word has it that General Hospital may flash forward in time. Can pretty much anyone get cut and it be blamed on the economy?All My Children's Jake gets harsh with Amanda but does it make sense? Does Taylor have better chemistry with Brott or Frankie? Is the show trying to force to many pairings and not letting magic happen organically? All this and more on today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential.

On today's ABC edition of the Daytime Confidential podcast Jamey from the CBS & DAYS edition joins Belinda and Luke to discuss the latest news about All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live. Ne-Yo performs for Angie and Jesse's wedding, Erica's behind bars boy band performance and Kendall's guilt on All My Children.A casting call has went out for the mother of General Hospital's Claudia, portrayed by Sarah Brown and we discuss Jamey's wishful casting for the role. Luke's loving Spixie and we discuss the casting of Jason Cook as a doctor. Sonny's "MP" strikes again. We discuss Soap Opera Weekly's interview with One Life to Live Head Writer Ron Carlivati about what he had had planned before the writers strike and how things turned out. Carlo Hesser is returning for the 40th Anniversary and Nash is leaving. Susan Haskell has finally confirmed on her official website the online rumors that have abounded since last fall that she is returning to Llanview. We discuss all this and much, much more.

On today's ABC edition of Daytime Confidential Belinda, Tina and Luke discuss One Life to Live's "bitchy bangs," Luke and Tina's funniest Llanview moment of the week. Susan Haskell's possible return to her old stomping grounds and what might this mean for Michael Easton's John McBaine?Where in the hell is Edward Quartermaine? Why isn't he there for his great grandson Michael? What on General Hospital turned Tina off? The Haunted Star reopens yet again. What about a Lulu/Johnny/Maxie triangle?Ambyr Childrens leaves All My Children as Colby Chandler. Jake is being held hostage by militants. Where is Jamie and why doesn't the Martin family know that Jake is being held hostage?We also choose who our Performer of the Week from the three ABC soaps is.

Kassie DePaiva is no stranger to Hollywood. As Blair Cramer Manning on ABC Television's "One LIfe To LIve" she's well known for showing her acting skills as she goes through the major trials and tribulations of Llanview. However, this Kentucky native and Opryland product has a very successful career as a musician. Let's find out more about Kassie DePaiva and her musical career in this CyberCountry Minute.

On today's show Luke, Tina from Primetime Pulse, and Belinda discuss what they are looking forward to on All My Children, General Hospital, and One Life to Live. Vicki's scenes with Jessica and Natalie and her return to Llanview. Would Sonny be a stalker if he wasn't so well established and Leyla's skeevy behavior on General Hospital. Debbie Morgan and Rebecca Budig's return to All My Children and where would Angie and Jesse's return rank in terms of "big 80's couples" returns.

Three soap stars arrested for DUI and disorderly conduct. Meredith returns to The View. Falcon Crest's Jane Wyman dies. Alec Musser's triathlon. Chris Hughes cast on As the World Turns. Rumors that Jeremy and Jett won't be mixing it up on Days of Our Lives much longer. General Hospital makes the TIME 100 Greatest TV Shows list. Greg Vaughn and Kelly Monaco do an event. Guiding Light's Michelle Ray Smith interviewed by Glamour Magazine. Rumors that Phil Carey may return to One Life to Live and will Llanview become Tranview? Phillip Jeanmarie goes on recurring on Passions and much much more about your favorite soaps.