The Soaps In Depth Podcast

This week, Charlie and Richard discuss the hot-button topics which soaps of the past turned into major storylines… and why today’s daytime dramas seem afraid to tackle them. From Erica Kane’s abortion on All My Children to Christine’s sexual assault on The Young & The Restless, social issues have given soaps some of their most powerful moments. We look at how today’s most buzzed about topics could be woven into your favorite shows.

What does it take to become a soap opera supercouple… and are there pitfalls to achieving that status? On this week’s show, Richard and Charlie look at pairings like GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Luke & Laura, DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ Bo & Hope and more recent couples such as THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Lily & Cane or Devon & Hilary. What elevates a couple to legendary status… and what happens when the bubble bursts? And what, exactly, does Richard say that Charlie thinks will land him in hot water with one couple

This week, Richard and Charlie look at what worked — and what didn’t — during the all-important May Sweeps period. Which shows had the best stories? Which stories seemed to miss the mark? And which shows came out of May ready to heat up the summer months? Find out on this week’s episode of the Soaps In Depth podcast!

On this week's episode of the Soaps in Depth Podcast, we take a look at the sometimes twisted morality put forth by modern soaps. On THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, Steffy is a woman capable of running a major fashion house… yet those around her act as if she can’t raise two children without a man's help. Meanwhile, some GENERAL HOSPITAL viewers refuse to forgive Franco's past sins, but embrace a mob boss and his favorite hitman as heroes. It's a laugh-filled look at the things that make us go hmmm.

On this week’s episode of the Soaps In Depth Podcast, Richard and Charlie not only ponder the possibilities for ALL MY CHILDREN alum Eva LaRue as she joins THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, they marvel at how well-used Ingo Rademacher has been since his return to GENERAL HOSPITAL and sing the praises of an actor who seems to enjoy his status as a soap opera stud muffin. Plus, preview, teasers and more!

Like many THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS viewers, Richard and Charlie — hosts of the Soaps In Depth Podcast — have noticed that Traci has been looking at Cane with a certain twinkle in her eye. This week, the talk turns to something modern soaps don’t do as much as they once did: fantasy fulfillment. Plus, news, preview and more, on this week's jam-packed episode of the Soaps In Depth Podcast!

On this week's episode of the Soaps in Depth Podcast, Charlie and Richard discuss all the latest news to hit the soaps. Now that THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Adam has reunited with Sharon, what comes next? Now that Chelsea, Kevin and Chloe are all Genoa City bound, how might their returns impact the canvas… and who should be next? Who should GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Jax be paired up with? Plus, all the news, preview and laughs you can stand!

This week Richard and Charlie hand out awards in categories that the Emmy's seem to have ignored. Who will be Man-Ho of the year? Listen to find out.

This week, hosts Richard Simms and Charlie Mason discuss things some of the most hotly-debated soap plots currently unfolding on daytime... but with a twist.

On this week’s episode of the Soaps In Depth podcast, Charlie and Richard take a look at several characters who could stand to be pushed in a new direction. Can GH’s Drew go from out-man-out to Big Man On Canvas? What will it take for Y&R’s Cane to get his life back on track? Should B&B’s Quinn take another trip to the dark side? And can anyone make DAYS’ JJ smile? Plus, preview of the week’s hottest stories and more!

Sure, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Julian held a knife to the throat of then-wife Alexis, but does that really mean they can never be together? Soaps In Depth editors Richard Simms and Charlie Mason look at exactly why the clearly-still-besotted pair should (and shouldn’t) get another shot at happily ever after. Plus, other couples who had to overcome not only ridiculous odds but difficult pasts in order to have a future together.

The hits keep on coming as Soaps In Depth editors Richard Simms and Charlie Mason discuss the latest big news to rock daytime, including Michelle Stafford exiting GENERAL HOSPITAL to step back into the role of Phyllis on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS. Plus, with Y&R having recast Adam Newman, how might the character’s arrival shake things up in Genoa City? Listen in for the latest news, preview and more!

How will incoming headwriter Josh Griffith, whose material begins airing this week, change the Genoa City landscape? Now that Ingo Rademacher is taping at General Hospital, how long until he hits Port Charles? And what should Bold & Beautiful fans expect when a Real Housewife takes on a major new role?

This week on the Soaps In Depth Podcast, Charlie and Richard make a few fearless predictions about what will happen on the soaps in the weeks and months ahead. Plus, they discuss whether the all-important Sweeps ratings periods aren’t nearly as important as they once were.

On this very special episode of the Soaps In Depth Podcast, hosts Richard and Charlie answer your burning questions about soaps, the magazine and much, much more