CBS is expanding its storytelling slate with a 13-episode audio/video podcast series hosted by veteran soap stars Rebecca Budig (Taylor Hayes, “The Bold and the Beautiful”) and Greg Rikaart (Leo Stark, “Days of our Lives”), aptly titled “Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart.”
Premiering Tuesday, July 8 on the network’s official YouTube Channel, with all-new episodes dropping every Tuesday through September 30, the podcast takes a deep dive into the legacy, fandom and enduring appeal of soap operas.
Episodes feature lively, nostalgic conversations with beloved past and present stars and creatives from across the entire soap opera community and all networks and platforms, including daytime and primetime. From unforgettable storylines to behind-the-scenes insights, the series celebrates the genre’s rich history, passionate fanbase and the talent that continues to bring these iconic stories to life.
The first four episodes include interviews with Eric Braeden (Victor Newman, “The Young and the Restless”), Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans, Days of our Lives”), Sheila Ducksworth (Executive Producer, “Beyond the Gates”) and Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair, “The Young and the Restless”).
Additional episodes will include interviews with Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos, “General Hospital”), Tracey Bregman (Lauren Fenmore, “The Young and the Restless”), Marc Cherry (Creator, “Desperate Housewives”), Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer, “The Bold and the Beautiful”), Eva LaRue (Natalia Ramirez, “General Hospital”), Christian LeBlanc (Michael Baldwin, “The Young and the Restless”), Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain, “General Hospital”), Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree, “Beyond the Gates”), Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton, “The Bold and the Beautiful”), Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman, “The Young and the Restless”), Heather Tom (Katie Logan, “The Bold and the Beautiful”) and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree, “Beyond the Gates”).
The first four interviews scheduled are as follows:
- Tuesday, July 8 – Eric Braeden
- Tuesday, July 15 – Deidre Hall
- Tuesday, July 22 – Sheila Ducksworth
- Tuesday, July 29 – Lauralee Bell
In addition to YouTube, episodes will also be available on all other major podcast platforms, including Audacy, Spotify and Apple.
Produced by the Paramount Multiplatform Production Group, “Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart” is executive produced by Mike Benson. Andrew Pemberton-Fowler serves as producer.
Watch the trailer below.
Listen to the trailer below.