Best Soap Opera Podcasts (2025)

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The Ol' Switcheroo | 310 | Neighbours Episodes June 2025 49:25

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CJ, Kate and Vaya recap Darcy's downfall from his dastardly deeds, the Sarge finding his family and losing his sense of judgement, Sonny Manhattan's jig is up, Aaron's lovelife with a side of nude yoga, and Erinsborough gains a new GIRL Shitbag! Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)! Artwork by Elyce Phillips Br…

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DC S04.E04: Future Tense 43:07

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Ms. Watson, the new guidance counselor, is meeting with all the seniors about, what else, their college plans. Andie, of course, has gone the early action route, so her schedule is clear to start harassing Jack about his plans -- which were already pretty vague even before he took a bad jump at football practice and dislocated his shoulder. Joey is…

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Colton Little and Christopher Sean join Dishin' Days week of June 23rd-27th, 2025 2:26:50

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Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of June 23-27, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, we are joined by Salem’s newest newlyweds, Colton Little (Andrew Donovan) and Christopher Sean (Paul Narita), to discuss putting together such happy nuptials in the wake …

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Special: Let's Watch Two First Daughterseses! 41:46

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We’re off this week but we bring you two Again With Again With This episodes full of first daughters. AWAWT 190: Let's Watch Monica Keena And Doug Savant In First Daughter (1999)! 1999's TBS "action" movie First Daughter has a lot of hilariously fake stunts and log-like acting from Mariel Hemingway and Dominic Purcell (with hair!) -- but Monica Kee…

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Best and Worst of Soaps in 2025 So Far 40:24

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On episode 1167 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels take stock of the first six months in soaps and reveal their Best and Worst of Soaps in 2025 So Far in the following categories: Best Couple Worst Couple Best Storyline Worst Storyline Male Entertainer Female Entertainer Character that Needs to Die. Who or what ar…

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DC S04.E03: Two Gentlemen Of Capeside 49:15

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The worst storm in 30 years is on its way to Capeside, and no one seems to know but Grams and the editors of the Farmer's Almanac. Drue's obnoxious behavior in English class having doomed himself, Joey, and Dawson to have a three-way Two Gentlemen Of Verona debate for class the next day, prep is underway during Joey's Yacht Club shift. (Why are the…

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Life Goes On! Dishin' Days week of June 16th-20th 2025 2:22:14

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June 22, 2025 Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of June 16-20, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, Philip and Xander call a truce, Chanel faces an uncertain future, and Sophia feels the urgency to find an adoptive couple for her child. And while the rest …

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DC S04.E02: Failing Down 38:49

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School is back in session for the gang's senior year. Joey is excited to get through this to what's next, and Pacey's just excited to be around her. That only lasts until the end of the first day, when new temporary guidance counselor Mitch -- apparently on leave from his job as general manager of the restaurant -- calls Pacey in to tell him that i…

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Swing To The Fences! Dishin' Days Week of June 9-13, 2025 1:40:34

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Join hosts Michael Mattes and Justin Hareld, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of June 9-13, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, both John and Drake were memorialized in appropriate and meaningful ways. We saw a reunion of the original vets and they gave John a traditional Irish wake. Xander and Sarah play out their version of …

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A Mess All Week 1:15:43

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On episode 1166 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Leslie and Kat continue to face off on Beyond the Gates. Vanessa finds out about Dou…

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DC S04.E01: Coming Home 50:05

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After three months at sea, Joey and Pacey are finally returning to Capeside just in time for their senior year of high school, and a lot has changed in their absence. Dawson's taken up photography. Dawson and Jack have started a house painting business. Jen is trying a long-distance relationship with Henry, who got recruited from football camp to a…

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John Black! Dishin' Days week of June 2-6, 2025 2:02:50

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June 8, 2025 Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of June 2-6, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, John’s death sends shockwaves of grief through Salem, as friends and family rally around Marlena. At the same time, Bo’s family celebrates their miracle, Kate …

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See Ya, Meal Ticket! | 309 | Neighbours Episodes Late May - Jun 3, 2025 1:03:02

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CJ, Kate and Vaya recap the Self-Defence Yogilates showdown in the shed; Paul's paternity pickle at the penthouse; and Darcy's dastardly deeds do a dame in at the Dandenongs. Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)! Artwork by Elyce Phillips Brett's Bitts courtesy of Brett Bowman. To support the PirateNet Studios …

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A Great Week for Soap Operas 1:09:21

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On episode 1165 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Kat is Fairmont Crest's Chief Detective on Beyond the Gates. Leslie and Eva face off. Carter and Hop…

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We Take Your Calls VI 1:15:24

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After all the heightened emotion of Season 3, we thought we should take a breath...to take your calls! Get ready to hear us -- and your fellow listeners -- muse about such topics as what sorts of local violence might have been visited upon Dawson during his summer in Philadelphia, how best to support friends and loved ones who loved Dawson when the…

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Dear John... Dishin' Days week of May 26th-31st 2025 1:56:39

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June 1, 2025 Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of May 23-27, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, John’s family rallies around him, Rachel tells her mother what she witnessed the night EJ was shot, and the hospital board decides on a new owner. When it com…

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Beyond the Gates - 90 Day Report Card 1:23:22

2M ago1:23:22

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On episode 1164 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels are handing out their 90 Day Report Card for Beyond the Gates. Three months in, Beyond the Gates has delivered a lot of drama and now it's time to grade the CBS soap in the following categories: Standout Actor/Character Surprise Standout Actor/Character Overlooked…

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Hearts Broken! Dishin' Days week of May 19th-23rd 2025 1:46:48

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May 25, 2025 Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of May 19-23, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, Sarah and Xander have a massive blowout, John makes one final rescue, and Ariana Grace Horton comes home to Salem. Elsewhere in Salem, Alex asks Kate to look …

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DC S03.E23: True Love 52:55

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Since Gale and Mitch's second marriage is, let's face it, fake, they've thrown a ceremony together in a matter of days. They're also throwing Dawson and Joey together, because Gale -- (a) an adult woman who (b) works with one of Dawson's other very close friends -- has asked Joey to be her Maid Of Honor, meaning she and Best Man Dawson keep seeing …

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Wheelin' and Dealin' Dishin' Days week of May 12th-16th 2025 1:43:44

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May 18, 2025 Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of May 12-16, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, Philip’s good intentions screw up everyone’s plans, Rachel and Sophia have a pair of depressing birthday parties, and Marlena anxiously awaits word on John. P…

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DC S03.E22: The Anti-Prom 45:18

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It's the penultimate episode of the season on a high school show, so of course it's time for the big dance! Dawson dredges up some long-ago pact that if he and Joey were both single, they'd go together as friends, and she agrees to honor it even though she clearly knows friendship is the last thing on his mind. Andie pretends to be entertaining sev…

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Top 5 Soap Moms 32:16

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On episode 1162 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie AIkels count down their Top 5 Soap Moms. These are the women who open their hearts and homes. The momma bears, caretakers, nurturers and bad asses whose family comes first. All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, …

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Self-Defence Yogilates | 308 | Neighbours Episodes May 2025 1:22:03

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CJ, Vaya and Sarah Jones recap Wendy's big whinge-fest, justice for Death Knellyfish, Mother's Day shenanigans, and Trevor's day in a crate. Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)! Artwork by Elyce Phillips Brett's Bitts courtesy of Brett Bowman. To support the PirateNet Studios and unlock bonus content, become o…

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DC S03.E21: Show Me Love 50:04

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The summer tourist season is kicking off in Capeside with a regatta. This might have been a low-key race for new sailor Pacey and the True Love, the little boat that could, if it were happening a couple of weeks earlier. Unfortunately, we're in the post-discovery era, so Dawson has to Dawson all over it. Leery's Fresh Fish is sponsoring the True Lo…

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Top 5 Worst Soap Moms 29:50

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On episode 1161 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie AIkels count down their Top 5 Worst Soap Moms. These are the women who have put their children through hell through their absence, manipulation, hate or lack of interest. All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: @DCConfidential, LukeKerr, Ji…

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Beware!! Dishin' Days week of May 5th-9th, 2025 1:45:54

2M ago1:45:54

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Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes and Justin Hareld, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of May 5th-9th, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, we discuss if we are Team EJ or Team Xander for control of the hospital? We love Johnny's pettiness toward EJ, and need Leo to take a seat with the accusations. We love Phillip and his a…

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DC S03.E20: The Longest Day (Corrected) 48:54

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Production Note: This version fixed issues with Sarah's audio. It seems as though, once Joey broke the seal in the last episode and initiated a kiss with Pacey, they basically have not stopped kissing since. And that's a problem, because the longer they wait, the worse it's going to be when Dawson finds out. The plan is for Pacey to tell him. But t…

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Shots Fired!! Dishin' Days week of April 28th-May 2nd 2025 1:36:01

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May 4, 2025 Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of April 28-May 2, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, Johnny’s decision causes chaos, EJ returns home, Steve and Shawn hatch a plan to save Bo, and Xander is forced to continue to work with Philip. Meanwhile,…

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Smarmy 1:00:23

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On episode 1160 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie AIkels dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Kat uncovers Leslie and Eva's connection on Beyond the Gates. Doug seeks help as Joe…

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EJ WAKES UP!!!! Dishin' Days week of April 21st-25th, 2025 1:27:29

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Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes and Justin Hareld, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of April 21-25, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, we discuss Xander's reaction to the secret sort of coming out, while Sarah goes crazy holding everything in. Susan's is on to Gabi while, Kat experienced her for the very first time. Did…

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DC S03.E19: Stolen Kisses 49:51

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It's spring break, but of course Capeside's biggest nerds aren't going to Fort Lauderdale: they're heading to Vermont for what is apparently their traditional visit with Dawson's Aunt Gwen (Julie Bowen!). Pacey wasn't going to come, but the kids' old and previously never-mentioned friend Will Krudski (Rodney Scott) made a surprise visit to pull a J…

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Soap Opera Thanos 56:49

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On episode 1159 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr and Melodie Aikels dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Gayle King goes to the edge of space and the internet has thoughts. Jason Vendryse joins Beyond the Gates in the r…

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DC S03.E18: Neverland 42:41

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Our joy at Pacey and Joey FINALLY having a good kiss is ruined by...well, Joey, acting like she didn't like it and isn't interested, so that Pacey, embarrassed, decides to pretend he didn't mean it. Bessie tells Joey to talk about it with a friend, since nothing Bessie is saying is what Joey seems to want to hear (okay advice); Doug tells Pacey to …

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Karate Chop 1:26:04

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On episode 1158 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: A judge says Wendy Williams' career is done. The Bold and the Beautiful gets renewed for three years…

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Prime Suspect | 307 | Neighbours Episodes April 2025 1:12:04

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CJ, Kate and Vaya recap the invesigation into the Seb whodunnit, the missing Lassiters linens, and a truly bonkers bejewelled Ceramic Pig. Check out @Neighbuzzpod on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@neighbuzzpod?)! Artwork by Elyce Phillips Brett's Bitts courtesy of Brett Bowman. To support the PirateNet Studios and unlock bonus content, become one…

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DC S03.E17: Cinderella Story 43:33

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AJ's about to be the youngest person in his department at Unnamed College to something something no one cares, and Joey's going back to Boston to be his date for a night of listening to him read his writing and then do some ballroom dancing. Pacey warns her not to get too caught up in the fantasy, tamping down her excitement before she's even gotte…

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Feuding!! Dishin' Days week of April 7th-11th, 2025 1:36:25

3M ago1:36:25

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Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of April 7-11, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, questions about EJ’s shooting abound, as Sami returns to have a major conversation with her son. Also, Xander and Philip’s takeover of Dimera falls into place, and Tate a…

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Who Shot EJ? 1:02:11

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On episode 1157 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Bill and Liam face off on The Bold and the Beautiful. Naomi and Bill wage legal war on Beyond the Ga…

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DC S03.E16: To Green, With Love 49:20

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When Principal Green expelled him in the last episode, Matt Caufield warned him that his father was going to come after Principal Green with everything he had, and he wasn't lying: the episode opens with outraged parents screaming through an emergency meeting about this supposed attack on a boy who was just playing a prank. Also outraged: Gale, whe…

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BANG! Dishin' Days week of March 31st-April 4th, 2025 1:26:32

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April 6, 2025 Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of March 31-April 4, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, the investigation into EJ’s shooting begins, and we go through the motives of everyone in our “Circle of Suspects.” Meanwhile in Estonia, Marlena and …

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DC S03.E15: Crime & Punishment 42:50

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The school board and PTA have selected several student artists to create murals on the walls of Capeside High School, and Joey -- who recently remembered art was something she used to be into -- is one of them! Her concept involves a Chinese hanzi even though she's not Chinese herself, as far as we know; nevertheless, it is still sad when her work …

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Snip, Snip, Bitch 1:18:05

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On episode 1156 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Hope lashes out on The Bold and the Beautiful. Did B&B undercut the Hope vs. Brooke scenes by making…

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Diamond Drama! Dishin' Days week of March 24th-28th 2025, Special Guest: Tina Huang 2:05:14

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Join hosts Michael Mattes and Justin Hareld, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of March 24-28, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, Justin and Michael are joined by Tina Huang as we discuss the expansion of Melinda's character, working with legend Susan Hayes, and some fun bts stories of her time in Salem. Who was more cringe th…

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Skin in the Game 50:42

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On episode 1155 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Carter chooses Forrester over Hope on The Bold and the Beautiful. Beyond the Gates recasts its first…

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DC S03.E14: Valentine's Day Massacre 43:34

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Joey does NOT have Valentine's Day plans with "college boy," so what will the gang be doing for the Hallmarkiest of holidays? Attending an ANTI-Valentine's Day party thrown by Matt Caulfield, some rich jerk from school we've never heard of before -- and since the event is very secret and exclusive so it doesn't get raided by cops, finding it requir…

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The Aftermath! Dishin' Days week of March 17th-21th, 2025, Guests: Dan Feuerriegel & Carson Boatman 2:09:01

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Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of March 17-21, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, Dan Feurriegel and Carson Boatman join us on the show to talk about the big confrontation between Johnny and EJ. We tackle the ramifications of this story, as well as EJ…

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This is 40 | 306 | Neighbours Episodes March 2025 1:17:14

4M ago1:17:14

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CJ, Kate and Vaya (with a bonanza of Brett's Bitts at the end!) recap the set-up and payoff that is the Neighbours 40th anniversary episodes! Krista chooses infidelity over intoxication then boats down the aisle anyway, Nellyfish's Story of Erinsborough art exhibition takes us down memory lane by airing all her neighbours' dirty laundry, Chelsea's …

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Slammed by a Semi 1:11:01

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On episode 1154 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels dish the latest Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including: Eric and Ridge get Forester Creations back from Carter on The Bold and the Beautiful…

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DC S03.E13: Northern Lights 36:07

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It's time for the play! Andie's stressed as hell, and that's BEFORE Mr. Broderick has a medical emergency that requires her to take over for him entirely! Even though Joey's been helping Pacey run his lines, he still isn't off-book and NEEDS her to be there opening night! But...she can't, because she has a date with AJ to attend a northern lights p…

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The Reveal! Dishin' Days week of March 10th-14th, 2025 1:38:58

4M ago1:38:58

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March 16, 2025 Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of March 10-14, 2025. This week on Dishin’ Days, Johnny finds out a deeply buried family secret that shatters his world, but that is just one of EJ’s many problems to deal with. Joy also decides to keep …