On today's CBS and Days of our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jillian, Mike and Melodie discuss the news and storylines for October 26, including: As the World Turns is making a comeback in quality. Brad's death rocked Oakdale as the cast delivered outstanding performances. Luke and Noah's relationship is go nowhere. Can it be rebuilt? One minute Lily is in love with Holden and the next she's in love with Damian. Is this a hot mess or is ATWT just taking a page from B&B's Ridge ...
Nov 06, 2009•56 min
On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Eye on Soaps' Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: All My Children was ABC's highest rated soap. What in the world is going on? Is there a logical explanation? What has happened to Pine Valley's Jesse Hubbard? Is he proving to be a corrupt cop? Brot and Natalia are a cute couple, but is Natalia to intense about being a cop? David Hayward tries to...
Nov 05, 2009•56 min
Ever wondered what Cliff and Claire Huxtable would have been like during the early years of their marriage? How about Barack and Michelle? Guiding Light alums Lawrence Saint-Victor and Karla Mosley are hoping their new web dramedy Wed-Locked can give you a bit of a glimpse. Also starring the scrumptious Zack Conroy (ex-James, GL), Yyonna Kopacz (ex-Mel, GL) and Kim Brockington (ex-Felicia, GL), Wed-Locked is sure to be a treat for fans missing the life and times of one Springfield, USA. Daytime ...
Nov 03, 2009•22 min
On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan, Jillian, Melodie and Mike discuss the actors and actresses they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week. The last week in soaps was one of the best in recent memory so they have a long list of honorable mentions. But even though it was a good week in soaps the DC gang still has some dishonorable mentions. Can you guess who they might be?
Nov 02, 2009•31 min
On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Regan are joined by Eye on Soaps' Belinda to discuss All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: All My Children's murder that didn't change the world. Is Adam as the killer a let down? JR and Marissa get married and David is upset, but why should he? Kendall and Aiden are on the run, but does anyone care? Scott Reeves joins General Hospital as Steven Webber. Reportedly he'll be the Chief of Staff....
Oct 30, 2009•43 min
On this special episode of Daytime Confidential Mike and Melodie share with Luke, Jamey and Jillian the at the Pittsburgh So Long Springfield event. From encounters with Tom Pelphrey and Gina Tognoni to Kim Zimmer answering questions about whether or not she might be headed to another soap and the out pouring of love for Guiding Light by Pittsburg fans, Mike and Melodie recount the memorable event in this Daytime Confidential mini episode.
Oct 28, 2009•8 min
On today's CBS and Days of our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Jillian discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: Flag on the play! Eric Braeden stays with The Young and the Restless. Was the media tour of "exclusives" all just a ploy? What does this mean for Melody Thomas Scott? William Rouss joins Y&R. Jack Snyder shoots his brother Brad on As the World Turns. K...
Oct 28, 2009•1 hr 1 min
For almost 32 years, she's dazzled As The World Turns audiences as the unforgettable Barbara Ryan. On this episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast, it's Luke and Jamey, Colleen Zenk Pinter has under her spell. The soap superstar joins the guys to talk about her amazing daytime career, working opposite the likes of Anthony Herrera (ex-James) and the late Benjamin Hendrickson (ex-Hal), and how she balances it all with her real life love affair with husband and fellow soap veteran Mark Pinter. ...
Oct 26, 2009•40 min
On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Jillian choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of October 19. They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions. Who are your Performer of the Week, honorable or dishonorable mentions?
Oct 25, 2009•17 min
On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week. They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions and Let's Make a Deal.
Oct 15, 2009•25 min
On today’s CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: The farewell press tour by The Young and the Restless’ Eric Braeden. Can Y&R survive without Braeden and his character Victor Newman? Does Braeden have the name recognition All My Children’s Susan Lucci has or does your average TV viewer just ...
Oct 14, 2009•1 hr 4 min
On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke is joined by Eye on Soaps' Belinda and Wubs' Karen to discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: Rebecca Budig returns to All My Children as Greenlee Smythe. Do you want to see a Greenlee, Ryan and Erica triangle or should AMC pursue David and Greenlee? David and Amanda christen their child. Does anyone still care who killed Stuart? General Hospital's Claudia knows Dante's identi...
Oct 14, 2009•47 min
With reality television becoming more and more popular, as production of scripted fare dries up, it's good these day to be a jack of all genres. That's exactly who Jonathan Reiner is. The veteran reality show producer (Starting Over, Big Brother), who got his start as an intern at Theater Week magazine, which led to him meeting the legendary Soap Opera Weekly editrix Mimi Torchin, and a career covering soaps, drops by Daytime Confidential to chat with Luke and Jamey about the differences and sim...
Oct 09, 2009•26 min
On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Mel choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week. They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions. Who is your Performer of the Week?
Oct 07, 2009•30 min
On today’s ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Regan and Eye on Soaps’ Belinda discuss all the crazy casting news at All My Children and General Hospital and the latest storylines on One Life to Live, including: Susan Lucci is staying with All My Children. Thorsten Kaye is leaving AMC. Beth Ehlers and Brianne Moncrieff are out as Taylor and Colby. Chrishell Stause is going on recurring. BethAnn Bonner joins All My Children. Luke suggests a role that he thinks Beth Ehlers would be go...
Oct 06, 2009•59 min
On today’s CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Mel discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: Austin Peck clarifies his As the World Turns demise. Melodie is loving the abortion storyline and how well they are fleshing it out. Might Rosanna and Craig sleeping together mean that Carly could be repaired with Holden? Luke, Mike and Mel are ...
Oct 05, 2009•58 min
On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they be did an outstanding job during the previous week. They also debate their honorable and dishonorable mentions.
Oct 01, 2009•36 min
On today’s CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: The Barbara vs. Audrey is one of As the World Turns’ saving graces. Eileen Fulton wants her iconic character, Lisa Grimaldi, killed off. Luke wishes they'd just give her a good storyline, butJamey has a suggestion on how they could kill Lisa off i...
Sep 30, 2009•1 hr 2 min
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 Dori...
Sep 29, 2009•46 min
On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Eye on Soaps' Belinda discuss the latest All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: All My Children's dance-a-thon is in full swing, but is it worth watching? Is Jill Larson out as Opal and could Marj Dusay be returning as Vanessa, David Hayward's mother? How might a possible return by Vanessa impact David's life and the citizens of Pine Valley? Jamey talks about his interview with former A...
Sep 23, 2009•1 hr 7 min
On today's Performer of the Week episodes of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week. They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions. Who are your Performer of the Week and honorable mentions?
Sep 22, 2009•24 min
On today's special episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian, Melodie and Bernard discuss Guiding Light's final episode and the week of episodes leading up to the end of the historic show, including: The final weddings, reunions and departures. The death of Alan Spaulding and its impact on the Spaulding family and Springfield. Olivia and Natalia are finally together, but didn't get to kiss even with a one-year jump into the future. Josh and Reva ride off into the sunset and Guid...
Sep 21, 2009•1 hr 47 min
On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Bernard discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: All My Children's David continues to manipulate Amanda and Jake. AMC finishes taping in New York City on December 11. Jamey gives an update on Brian Frons' visit to New York City and what he's heard about which AMC stars are moving to L.A. Should a daytime soap be like Melrose? Jamey doesn't think so....
Sep 18, 2009•48 min
On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: Peter Parros and Mark Collier return to As the World Turns. The James Stenbeck funeral brought out the cat fight in Audrey and Barbara. Liberty decision to try having an abortion divides her mother and aunt. Is ATWT making a c...
Sep 18, 2009•1 hr 6 min
On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Mike, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of September 7. The DC gang also chooses their honorable and dishonorable mentions. Who is your Performer of the Week?
Sep 16, 2009•38 min
Sep 10, 2009•58 min
On today's Top 5 episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Nicki count down their Top 5 One Life to Live characters.
Sep 09, 2009•39 min
On today's Performer of the Week episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job as their Performers of the Week. They also choose their honorable and dishonorable mentions. On-Air On-Soaps' Michael Fairmen joins Luke and Jamey at the end of the episode for a segment to clear the air on what happened to the Guiding Light tribute at the Daytime Emmy awards, why it was cut short and how he fought for it to have more prominence....
Sep 08, 2009•59 min
Sean Kanan has brought the sexually-charged swagger of bad boy Deacon Sharpe back to daytime, only this time Big D isn't taming Beverly Hills cougars on The Bold and the Beautiful. He's too busy sexing and scheming his way through Genoa City on B&B's sister sudser The Young and the Restless! Daytime Confidential's Jamey finally met one of his favorite actors face-to-face on the red carpet at last weekend's 36th Annunal Daytime Emmy Awards and invited him on for today's episode of the podcast...
Sep 04, 2009•34 min
Daytime Confidential’s Jamey Giddens reports live from the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Hear as he shares behind-the-scenes scoop, red carpet tidbits and his experiences in the Emmy Award press room. Listen as he retells encounters with Crystal Chappell, Eden Riegel and Ander Miller, JR Martinez, Marie Wilson, Elizabeth Hendrickson, Michelle Stafford, Kate Linder, Adam Mayfield, David Canary, Susan Flannery, Finola Hughes, Matt Walton, Christian LeBlanc, Ron Carlivati, Frank Valentini, Brand...
Sep 02, 2009•1 hr 49 min
