If THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS wanted to get people talking, they certainly succeeded when J.T. and Victoria's latest argument spun out of control and took a violent turn. Did the soap go too far, or is this the type of social-issue storyline that daytime dramas once did so regularly? Was this a case of a good story foisted upon the wrong characters? …

GENERAL HOSPITAL's Liz is heading for a wedding. THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Hilary is hoping for a baby. THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL's Sally wants revenge. And DAYS OF OUR LIVES' Gabigail is out to cause as much trouble as possible! Join Soaps In Depth's executive editor and tweetmaster general, Richard M. Simms, as he looks at the hottest stories from…

Join host Richard M. Simms — executive editor and tweetmaster general at Soaps In Depth magazine — as he takes a look at what's working, what's not and what needs fixed pronto where the four remaining daytime soaps are concerned. Want to join the conversation? Share your thoughts on what's working — and what’s not — on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, DAY…

As 2017 races toward its conclusion, we take a look back at what worked — and what really didn’t — in 2017. There were big changes on all of the soaps, from major casting moves to behind-the-scenes shake-ups. Are General Hospital, Days of our Lives, The Bold & The Beautiful and The Young & The Restless ending on a high, or limping out and leaving u…

If there's one thing we know about soap fans, it's that they're as passionate as their favorite couples. Tonight, join Richard Simms -- executive editor and tweetmaster general of Soaps In Depth magazine -- for an hour of soap talk. Find out when GENERAL HOSPITAL will reveal which Jason is the real deal, what I said got fans of THE YOUNG & THE REST…

Ingo’s back… but not as Jax! Steve Burton’s back… but is he Jason? And Will Horton’s back… but is he dead or alive? These are just some of the questions soap fans have, and we’ll be talking about all the latest news on tonight’s edition of Tune in Tomorrow. Join host Richard M. Simms, executive editor of Soaps In Depth, as he takes your calls about…

Bad deeds are being exposed, favorite characters are returning and big changes are taking place behind the scenes of your favorite soaps. But what’s working… and what’s not? Tonight, join host Richard M. Simms — executive editor of Soaps in Depth magazine — for an hour of lively talk about the drama unfolding on and off screen at THE BOLD & THE BEA…

It’s not surprising that many soap fans feel as if they’ve whiplash. Two soaps have seen writer changes, and it feels as if every day we're getting news that another actor is on their way out. No sooner do GENERAL HOSPITAL fans find out that William deVry’s Julian will be staying than they are hit with the news that Robert Palmer Wakins (Dillon) is…

Despite having run for only five years, Dark Shadows is a legend... even among people who have never before seen a soap opera. It's been immortalized in comic books, continued in novelizations, rebooted for screens big and small, and kept alive by an adoring fan base who can't get enough of the cursed Collins clan and their most notorious relative,…

Everywhere you look, daytime is being rocked by change. A headwriter change here, a contract dispute there... and of course, the kiss that had tongues wagging. Tonight, join Soaps In Depth's exeuctive editor and tweetmaster general, Richard M. Simms, as he looks at what these changes mean... and why fans find themselves with more questions than ans…

It seems like we’ve been waiting forever, but at long last, Days of our Lives began airing scripts written by Ron Carlivati -- former top scribe at One Life To Live and General Hospital. What was the first episode like? Plus, host Richard M. Simms -- executive editor of Soaps in Depth magazine -- will share what his dream scenario for Carlivati's f…

"Will he stay or will he go?" It's the question every fan of GENERAL HOSPITAL's Julian and Alexis are asking amid rumors that his portrayer, William deVry, has taped his last episode following an extended contract negotiation that ultimately resulted in a stalemate. Tonight, join Soaps in Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms as he discusses the …

They say there are no stupid questions... and tonight, there are also no questions off limits! Join host Richard M. Simms, the executive editor of Soaps In Depth magazine, for an hour of no-holds barred soap talk. Got a burning question? Call in and ask. Plus, we'll discuss the latest news, attempt to figure out exactly how General Hospital intends…

Supercouples. Fans know them, love them and "ship" them. Hevon. Lane. CarSon. Brill. And they're not a new phenomenon, as anyone who followed the adventures of General Hospital's Luke and Laura, or the love/hate relationship of One Life To Live's Todd and Blair, can tell you. Tonight, we'll look at what makes a supercouple... and why sometimes, the…

You can say anything, as long as you say it with love. And tonight, host Richard Simms — executive editor and tweetmaster general at Soaps in Depth magazine — will be dishing out a little bit of tough love. Some of it will be directed toward the soaps and some of it will be directed at the fans who love them. Because we're all in this together. So …

It ain't easy keeping a secret in this day and age... but the folks at The Bold & The Beautiful managed to keep Kimberlin Brown's return as Sheila Carter -- one of daytime's most notorious characters -- under wraps. Tonight, join Richard Simms -- executive editor of Soaps in Depth magazine -- as he looks at how they kept the secret, what's next for…

GENERAL HOSPITAL hosted the annual Nurses Ball. THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL saw a major rift develop within the Forrester family. DAYS OF OUR LIVES headed for a deserted island. And THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS saw both the Newman and Abbott clans deal with major shake-ups. But with May now behind us, did the stories trotted out for the all-important Swee…

GENERAL HOSPITAL shocked fans this week with scenes of a dreaming Jason attempting to strangle his son. This only a few months after the same show had Julian put a knife to the throat of his wife Alexis. Are shocking twists something fans tune in for, or do they ultimately turn viewers off? Is daytime simply following in the footsteps of primetime.…

Depending on who you talk to, GENERAL HOSPITAL axing headwriter Ron Carlivati was either the biggest shock on the planet or completely predictable given the recent ratings. Tonight, we'll discuss theories as to where things went wrong and look toward the future of the legendary soap. What changes would you like to see made? Call host Richard M. Sim…

Tonight, join Soaps in Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms as he takes your calls on the hottest topics from around the daytime dial. Want to talk about the resurrection of GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Little Jake, or maybe what challenge THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Maya will face next? Whatever your show, whatever your topic, call in and share your thoug…

If there’s one thing soap fans immediately recognize, it’s when history is being rewritten. “Hey, wait,” they’ll declare, “that’s not how it happened!" Occasionally, they’ve been known to look the other way in order to tell a worthwhile story. But more often than not, twisting past events to fit current needs will lead viewers to develop a hate-on …

April showers bring May flowers... while June first brings a look back at the just-ended, all-important ratings period known as Sweeps. Which storylines did you think were red-hot? Which ones left you cold? We'll take a look at the winners and losers from THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, DAYS OF OUR LIVES and GENERAL HOSPITAL. Th…

Tonight, Soaps in Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms is going to tell you his theeory about who killed THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Austin and Courtney, and why... if the killer doesn't get to him first! Then, we’ll discuss the other big plots that have been unfolding on daytime... and a certain interview that had everyone talking over the past t…

Careful where you walk, and make sure to look up. Because all around the daytime dial, there are shoes, suspended up in the air, just waiting to drop on the unsuspecting folks below. THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Chelsea seems ready to get together with Gabriel… whom she doesn't know is actually Adam! On THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, practically everyone a…

Is it something in the water? On GENERAL HOSPITAL, Liz has decided to keep the truth about Jason under wraps. On THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, Sharon decided to put her freedom on the line in order to attend the re-opening of The Underground. And on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, Maya has put off revealing her secret so long that it seems inevitable someone…

Tyra Banks gave away vacuum cleaners and cruises, two out of the remaining four soaps were declared to be the best and, perhaps most important of all, the Daytime Emmys were finally brought back to broadcast television... and the show wasn’t even a big ol’ ad for Las Vegas! Tonight, join Soaps in Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms as he takes …

Soap fans are a vocal lot... as proved each week during this podcast! We have opinions, and we have no problem sharing them. But in general, there are two different types of angry fans... and tonight, we'll talk about the difference between them. Which type of upset fan is saying exactly what networks want to hear... and which could be their worst …

Every soap fan on the planet has uttered the words, “I could write better storylines than this” at one point or another. Even the best of shows go through slumps, whether it be across the entire canvas or one particular story that seems not to connect with the audience. Well, tonight is your chance to offer up a story you’ve long dreamed of seeing …

We have a lot to talk about this week, starting with the Daytime Emmy Nominations! Who got one? Who got snubbed? Who will win? Who SHOULD win? Plus, we'll discuss GENERAL HOSPITAL’s 52nd anniversary episode and the long-awaited climax to the Fluke story. All this and more with your host, Soaps In Depth Executive Editor Richard M. Simms. Call in to …

Did March go and become a Sweeps month when we weren't looking? Because so far, the month has all kinds of big things happening around the daytime dial! On THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, Maya’s big secret finally came out… and it was a doozy! And over on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Jake and Liz got a moment of happiness before his "wife" came along in the form of…

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Fox has a megahit on its hands with the primetime soap Empire. Over on OWN, Tyler Perry’s The Haves & Have Nots has better ratings than anything else Oprah’s network has aired. These primetime soaps are redefining the word “diversity” while also telling strong, character-driven stories... so why…

She stole our hearts as DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ Belle, and she’s proven to be a criminally funny chat fest host on TradioV’s Soap Box. Now, Martha Madison is preparing for what may be her most challenging role yet in the upcoming Web series Winterthorne. But first, she’s going to sit down with Soaps in Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms to talk abo…

And just like that, February Sweeps are over. Which means it’s time to look back over the past four weeks and discuss what worked and what didn’t. Were you blown away by THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ disasters… or underwhelmed? What did you think of Steffy’s return (not to mention our favorite new hashtag, #DrunkBrooke) on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL? Did…

Join Soaps in Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms as he takes a look at the last buzz from around the dial. February sweeps has only just begun, and yet we’ve already seen a major Fluke reveal on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Steffy’s return on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, Neil finally getting the goods on Devon and Hilary on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, and... …

February Sweeps has officially begun… and already, jaws are dropping and tongues are wagging! Join Soaps In Depth’s executive editor, Richard M. Simms, as he talks about the stories that have everyone talking and offers up some preview as to what will happen next! Now that the truth about GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Fluke appears to be unfolding, we’ll get …

Tonight, join Richard Simms — executive editor of Soaps In Depth magazine — as he takes a look around the dial to talk about the best (and worst) of daytime and primetime. Which soap couples are smokin' hot... and which are leaving you cold? Which primetime shows are so good you have to watch them live, commercials and all... and which have been re…

Long before Kim Kardashian was baring her naughty bits, soaps were causing tongues to wag... and recent events have taken that to a whole new level! THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL caused Twitter to explode with the unexpected news that Kim Matula (Hope) would not only be exting the canvas, but already had taped her final scene. And November Sweeps has se…

November Sweeps started with a bang on all four soaps, and tonight, we'll look at what to expect in the weeks ahead! Join host Richard M. Simms -- executive editor of Soaps In Depth magazine -- as we talk about what DAYS OF OUR LIVES got right (and wrong) where Sami's exit was concerned. Then, we'll preview the fallout from GENERAL HOSPITAL's weddi…

We've known it was coming for months, and this week, soap fans bid farewell to DAYS OF OUR LIVES' Sami Brady as she heads for... Hollywood? Only weeks after losing her beloved EJ, it looks as if Sami is ready to start a whole new life... and tonight, host Richard M. Simms -- executive editor of Soaps In Depth magazine -- wants your thoughts on all …

Last week saw DAYS OF OUR LIVES fans mourning the death of EJ DiMera even as questions remained as to whether or not he might actually be alive, while GENERAL HOSPITAL fans got better acquainted with Jason 3.0. How will these two major plot twists impact Salem and Port Charles, respectively? Tonight, join host Richard M. Simms, executive editor of …

Tonight, join Soaps In Depth executive editor Richard Simms in a spirited debate about all things soap. First, we’ll look at why DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ recently-deceased EJ needs to remain really, most sincerely dead. Then, we’ll look at the return of romance to GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Port Charles… and why when it comes to triangles, the more the merrier. …

At long last, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Phyllis showed her face in Genoa City! And as Jack pointed out, she always did know how to make an entrance! And over on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Jason emerged from his facial reconstruction surgery looking a whole lot like a bandaged-up Billy Miller! Tonight, we'll talk about these recasts and returns, and get your…

After several weeks away, Richard Simms — executive editor of Soaps In Depth magazine — returns to talk all things soaps. And boy, do we have a lot to talk about. First up, there’s the shocking news that Chuck Pratt, who is not exactly beloved among soap viewers, will be THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ new headwriter. Then, there’s Billy Miller joining t…

If they’re not talking about you, you're doing something wrong. And the moment GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Brad, Felix and Lucas started discussing the possibility of a threesome, they became the talk of the town! Tonight, join Soaps In Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms as he takes your calls to discuss the trio-turned duo, plus, the twist that left F…

Over the past few years, many have insisted that the soap genre is dying. And while it's taken more than its share of hard knocks, could there be a renasaince on the horizon? As unlikely as it seems at the moment, there are lessons to be learned all around the daytime dial. GENERAL HOSPITAL has, under executive producer Frank Valentini and headwrit…

While the folks at GENERAL HOSPITAL aren’t confirming anything, it’s pretty much a given that, as Michael Easton (Silas) said during the Fan Club Weekend, “Jason is coming back.” But how will that impact the town of Port Charles and the folks he left behind? Tonight, join host Richard M. Simms — executive editor of Soaps In Depth — as he looks at t…

GENERAL HOSPITAL's Patrick and Robin -- aka Scrubs -- are amongst that soap's most popular couples of the past few decades. And, from time to time, they've also been amongst the most controversial thanks to storylines such as the Lisa Niles incident and, more recently, Robin's decision to leave the family she'd only just returned to in order to hel…

This week, we’re talking about controversies, confrontations and cheap (looking) stunts. DAYS OF OUR LIVES gave us the long-awaited, awesome-as-hoped-for scenes in which Sami finally confronted Abby and EJ, and Alison Sweeney did some of the best work of her career as a result. But DAYS also gave us the long-awaited, much-discussed and, ultimately,…

Long after folks have stopped talking about which actors and actresses walked away with Daytime Emmys, this year’s Web-only telecast will be remembered for the red carpet show. Thanks to four "social media gurus" who knew nothing about those being honored, the red carpet devolved into an embarassing, controversial mess. Soaps In Depth’s executive e…

As we head toward this year’s Daytime Emmy ceremony, there’s a growing sense that the entire thing could be a train wreck of epic proportions! Will the folks behind the scenes be able to pull the fat out of the fire... or might it wind up being so-bad-it's-good? Meanwhile, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Nina appears to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing, DAYS OF OU…