Celebrating 1200 Episodes With Jamey Giddens
Daytime Confidential
Daytime Confidential celebrates its 1200th episode with the return of Jamey Giddens to the podcast. Join Luke Kerr and Jamey Giddens as they reminisce over the show’s 1200 episodes, dive into Jamey’s award-winning writing career, the great news of Beyond the Gates’ two year renewal and reveals publicly for the first time the cancer diagnosis and treatment he underwent over the past year. The duo discusses Jamey’s evolution from soap opera journalist to daytime and primetime soap opera writer on shows like The Rich and the Ruthless, Tyler Perry’s Sistas, Days of Our Lives and Beyond...
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Pick a Struggle Baby
Daytime Confidential
On episode 1199 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Melodie Aikels dive into the latest Daytime Emmy Award Nomination changes and juicy storylines from Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless. All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: , , , , and . Facebook: Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on , , and .
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A Clue x 4
Daytime Confidential
On episode #1198 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 storylines. All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: , , , , and . Facebook: Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on , , and .
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Beyond the Gates Year 1 (MEGA SIZED)
Daytime Confidential
On episode 1197 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels look back at the first year of the new CBS soap opera Beyond the Gates. Find out what stood out about Beyond the Gates year one for each of the DC co-hosts. They then dive into BTG's biggest strengths and biggest opportunities for improvement after the first year. What were the best storylines BTG told, must-see character(s) and best couple of year one? Listen as the Daytime Confidential crew share the things about Beyond the Gates that they either loved or hated when BTG premiered but feel...
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Will the Real Slim Smitty Please Stand Up
Daytime Confidential
On episode #1196 of Daytime Confidential, Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe 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 storylines. All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: , , , , and . Facebook: Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on , , and .
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They Need Jesus
Daytime Confidential
On episode 1195 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. BEYOND THE GATES Anita’s cancer story is must-see, and Tamara Tunie is doing the work. Nicole leans into single life with Carlton and Kyle back-to-back. Bill stays protective of Hayley while her scam keeps tightening around her. Luke compares Lynette to a classic soap villainess. Shanice and Dani tag team Leslie. Vanessa and Joey’s...
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Kissing Cousins
Daytime Confidential
On episode 1194 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. BEYOND THE GATES Beyond the Gates and The Young and the Restless announce a June crossover. What are Victor and Vernon’s ties? Should Beyond the Gates characters visit Genoa City? Nicole juggles Carlton and Kyle. The Bill, Dani, Andre and Hayley quad heats up. Will Bill’s blood work expose Hayley’s plot? Who is the Impaler? THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL...
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Casting Bloodbath
Daytime Confidential
On episode 1193 of Daytime Confidential Luke Kerr, 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. All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: , , , , and . Facebook: Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on , , and .
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Lemon Laws (SUPERSIZED)
Daytime Confidential
On episode 1192, it's the first episode of 2026 and that mean's Daytime Confidential's Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe and Joshua Baldwin are back from hiatus and have a lot of thoughts on Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless. Get comfy and enjoy! All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast! Bluesky: , , , , and . Facebook: Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on , , and .
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Best and Worst of Soap Operas in 2025, Part 2
Daytime Confidential
On episode 1191, Daytime Confidential looks back at 2025 with the Best and Worst of 2025 in Soap Operas, Part 2. Luke Kerr, Jillian Bowe, Joshua Baldwin and Melodie Aikels dive into the Best and Worst of Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless headlines and storylines, including all your favorite long-running categories. Listen to Best and Worst of Soap Operas in 2025, Part 1. Share your picks for Best and Worst of Soap Operas in 2025, Part 2 in the comments! Best Scene: Worst Scene: ...
info_outlineOn episode 1195 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.
BEYOND THE GATES
Anita’s cancer story is must-see, and Tamara Tunie is doing the work. Nicole leans into single life with Carlton and Kyle back-to-back. Bill stays protective of Hayley while her scam keeps tightening around her. Luke compares Lynette to a classic soap villainess. Shanice and Dani tag team Leslie. Vanessa and Joey’s Valentine scenes split the hosts, right down to the wig.
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Ivy acts unhinged. Electra gives Will an ultimatum. The DC crew needs more of Sheila, Deacon and Taylor. Why doesn't B&B dirty up Steffy?
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Xander and Gwen still have chemistry. Kristen’s jealousy makes the Sarah and Brady situation more watchable, even if nobody likes the pairing. Why does there need to be another romance storyline? Michael Roark's exit frustrates everyone. Why is DAYS churning through so many talented actors? Billy Flynn’s exit scenes with Susan Seaforth Hayes warmed our hearts.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
General Hospital airs a special tribute for Anthony Geary. Portia’s baby drama keeps the DC crew watching. Luke goes off on Chase torching his life for Willow.
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
The Mariah kidnapping story is really bad but Sharon Case is doing the work. The Cane, Victor, Lily, Phyllis and Billy mess is giving migraines. Daniel and Lily being ignored is just wrong. The DC crew is divided over Nick’s pill poppin' problem.
EPISODE OUTLINE
00:00 – Cold Open
• Luke explains it has been a couple weeks and the crew is catching up on what stood out.
01:14 – General Hospital
• Anthony Geary tribute and Laura, Sonny, Carly, Tracy and Lulu's Luke Spencer memories
• Portia baby drama and DNA questions
• Chase needs to die.
14:53 – The Young and the Restless
• The Mariah kidnapping story is really bad.
• Kidnappings and double-crosses
• Daniel and Lily missing from the center of the story
• Nick's pill popping
28:00 – The Bold and the Beautiful
• Ivy is lurking in bushes
• Electra gives an ultimatum
• Sheila, Deacon and Taylor
40:46 – Days of Our Lives
• Xander and Gwen still have chemistry
• Why do we need another romance novel storyline?
• Why does DAYS keeping churning through actors?
• Billy Flynn exit episode praise with Susan Seaforth Hayes
55:21 – Beyond the Gates
• Anita's cancer storyline
• Lynette has the making of a classic soap villainess.
• Shanice and Dani vs Leslie
• Vanessa and Joey's Valentines Day
01:09:40 – Final Thoughts
• Jillian: Jennifer Hudson renewal
• Josh: Trisha Mann Grant
• Mel: wants a Jill update on Y&R
• Luke: looking forward to Shamar Moore and Vivica A. Fox; not looking forward to “He Who Shall Not Be Named” on Days
All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential podcast!
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