We Love Soaps Radio

On Episode #19 of “We Love Soaps Radio,” Roger Newcomb and Damon L. Jacobs welcome Daytime Confidential's Jillian Bowe as we discuss the latest hot topics from around the world of soaps.  We also preview our upcoming interviews with Susan Flannery and Taylor Miller.

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On Episode #18 of “We Love Soaps Radio,” Roger Newcomb and Damon L. Jacobs discuss Damon's weekend trip to Los Angeles which included a visit to the set of DAYS OF OUR LIVES, the Day of DAYS event, and "Night of the Iguana."  The show also features interviews with Adam Mayfield, Claire Labine, Lindsay Hartley, Wally Kurth and Molly Burnett.

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On Episode #17 of “We Love Soaps Radio,” Roger Newcomb and Damon L. Jacobs discuss the latest hot topics from the world of soaps.  The show also features interviews with legendary soap writer Claire Labine, former DAYS OF OUR LIVES actor Wesley Eure, AS THE WORLD TURNS star Colleen Zenk Pinter and REALITY BYTES producers Tristan Rogers and Kate Lang.

Episode #17 includes: - Hot Topics from the world of soaps including: * Eric Braeden is back on Y&R * Should Y&R keep Phillip III around? * Jack's shooting Brad on ATWT * Adam is Stuart's killer on AMC * Scott Reeves joins GH * OLTL's gay weddings

- Damon L. Jacobs shares part of his interview with legendary soap scribe Claire Labine where she talks about the constant cast upheaval at RYAN'S HOPE and the "depressing" storylines she wrote on GENERAL HOSPITAL including Robin/Stone

- Colleen Zenk Pinter responds to our comments about the Barbara and Henry storyline on AS THE WORLD TURNS

- Roger Newcomb previews an interview with former DAYS OF OUR LIVES star Wesley Eure (ex-Mike Horton) in which he talks about Mike's gay "storyline", the price he paid for coming out, and the DAYS friend he lost along the way

- REALITY BYTES producers Tristan Rogers (who will also play Trevor Rains on the web soap) and Kate Lang (who wrote the script) stop by to offer some insights on the approach they are taking with the series which differs from some of the other web soaps we've covered

- The "Smartest Line of the Week"

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On Episode #16 of “We Love Soaps Radio,” Roger Newcomb, Damon L. Jacobs and Soap Opera Weekly's Mala Bhattacharjee discuss the latest hot topics from the world of soaps including the craziest casting week in soap history.  The show also features the second part of our interview with GENERAL HOSPITAL star Jacklyn Zeman.

Episode #16 includes: - Hot Topics from the world of soaps including: * What's working on B&B? * Lucky at GH * Will fans follow Sarah Brown to her new soap? * Will Smith wants to do EASTENDERS

- Damon L. Jacobs shares the second part of his fascinating interview with GENERAL HOSPITAL star Jacklyn Zeman where she talks about how she dealt with a diminished role for Bobbie including Jill Farren Phelps not wanting to see "old people kissing"; the many irons she has in the fire now including co-hosting a "Sex Drive" radio show; and her positive outlook on life and her gratitude for the fans.

- The "Smartest Line of the Week"

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On Episode #15 of “We Love Soaps Radio,” Roger Newcomb and Damon Jacobs are joined by special co-host Joanna Parson, a talented singer, songwriter and actress.   We also preview our new indepth interview with longtime GENERAL HOSPITAL star Jacklyn Zeman.

Episode #15 includes: - An interview with Joanna Parson who sings two original songs (including one about GUIDING LIGHT) and improvs a third (about Eric Braeden)

- The smartest line of the week!

- GENERAL HOSPTIAL's Jacklyn Zeman discusses the history of Bobbie Spencer and how she has overcome so many obstacles in life.

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On Episode #14 of “We Love Soaps Radio,” Roger Newcomb and Soap Opera Weekly's Mala Bhattacharjee discuss the latest hot topics from the world of soaps including the craziest casting week in soap history.  The show also features an interview with DAYS OF OUR LIVES star Suzanne Rogers.

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On Episode #13 of “We Love Soaps Radio,” Damon L. Jacobs is joined by special guest host Will Clark.  We also preview parts of our interviews with Doug Davidson, Jessica Leccia, Cady McClain and Ellen Dolan.

Episode #13 includes: - Will Clark discusses his Porno Bingo charity, the soap storylines that helped him as a youngster, and how the shows lost his trust

- Jessica Leccia offers a preview of VENICE

- Cady McClain talks about how ALL MY CHILDREN ruined her enjoyment of pancakes

- Ellen Dolan tells that she tries to remain positive despite hearing rumors of AS THE WORLD TURNS' demise from many areas of her life

- We read and play fan answers to the question "What have you learned from soaps?"

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On Episode #12 of “We Love Soaps Radio,” Newcomb, Jacobs and Soap Opera Weekly's Mala Bhattacharjee discuss the GUIDING LIGHT finale as well as all the latest hot topics from the soap world and offer hope with two new soaps.  We also preview our interview with James DePaiva.

Episode #12 includes: - The good and bad of the GUIDING LIGHT finale * Favorite moments * Unexpected twists * Feelings on the Otalia storyline

- Which soap actor has appeared on the most daytime soap opera finales?

- A preview of our interview with former ONE LIFE TO LIVE star James DePaiva (ex-Max) as he talks about his upcoming musical, how the character of Max evolved over the years, the demise of GUIDING LIGHT and the current state of soaps.

- Hot Topics from the world of soaps including: * ATWT's Lily sleeps with Damian * Y&R's Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe * George and Barbara (Fish) visit OLTL * AMC's dance marathon and Erica's epiphany * B&B's Marcus has two fathers * The non-impact of the carnival on GH

- The "Smartest Line of the Week"

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On Episode #11 of “We Love Soaps Radio,” Newcomb, Jacobs and Soap Opera Weekly's Mala pay tribute to GUIDING LIGHT in its final week discussing favorite characters and stories from the show's history as well as analyzing the current storylines as the show prepares to say goodbye.

Episode #11 includes: - A tribute to GUIDING LIGHT

- Excerpts from some of the recent interviews with GUIDING LIGHT stars Tina Sloan, Frank Dicopolous, Tom Pelphrey and Lawrence Saint-Victor

- The "Smartest Line of the Week"

- Hot Topics from the world of soaps including: * ATWT: The James Stenbeck funeral; Enjoying Paul and Emily * Y&R: Kitty Kitty and the current state of the show * OLTL: The Russian Mob * GH: What the carnival was missing * ABC: What does Brian Frons have against Mayors?

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