Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart

Join Rebecca Budig (The Bold and the Beautiful) and Greg Rikaart (Days of Our Lives) as they delve into the captivating world of TV soaps. Discover behind-the-scenes secrets and insider stories from a diverse array of actors, writers, and producers, revealing the magic behind the characters, plots, and the industry itself. New episodes every Tuesday.

Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart is a tv podcast hosted by CBS, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CBS hosts Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart, a tv show with 58 episodes published.

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  Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart

  The Holiday Magic of Daytime Prince Josh Swickard

  Aug 25, 202645 min

  Josh Swickard joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The General Hospital star tells us about his childhood in rural Illinois as the son of a preacher. Josh describes his early days in Hollywood and how he landed in soaps. The beloved actor also tells us how his prolific holiday movie career got started, what it's like working side-by-side with his wife, and what to expect next from their Christmas Canon. Josh also tells us about his move to a farm. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to and celebration of the Soap Industry, hosted by Soap royalty Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Enjoy the podcast on CBS's YouTube channel, on the free Audacy app, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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  The Enduring Sex Appeal of Don Diamont

  Aug 18, 20261h 7m

  Don Diamont joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The daytime icon and Playgirl cover model shares revealing details about his unlikely path to stardom. The Bold and the Beautiful star tells us how he initially landed work on soap operas after modeling in Europe and New York. Don reflects on playing a leading man on CBS daytime for over 40 years. He also talks about the importance of family and relationships in his daily life. Don also talks about how he's learned to manage challenges and disappointments to maintain his successful tenure. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to and celebration of the Soap Industry, hosted by Soap royalty Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Enjoy the podcast on CBS's YouTube channel, on the free Audacy app, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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  Soap Icon in the Making: Cherie Jimenez

  Aug 11, 202653 min

  Cherie Jimenez joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The Days of Our Lives star shares never before heard details about her unlikely path to soaps via high fashion photo shoots and prestigious acting experiences at the Sundance Institute. Cherie is candid about the housing challenges she and her family faced when she was a child in New York, and how they survived thanks to the kindness of friends. The seasoned actor also tells us how she managed backlash from some fans after being cast on Days. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to and celebration of the Soap Industry, hosted by Soap royalty Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Enjoy the podcast on CBS's YouTube channel, on the free Audacy app, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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  The Making of Soap Hunk Billy Flynn

  Aug 4, 202648 min

  Billy Flynn joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The beloved soap star talks about his move to The Young and the Restless  from Days of Our Lives. Billy tells us about his unorthodox path to stardom after working as a financial analyst, and then living on a boat. He is also forthcoming about his road to recovery from addiction. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to and celebration of the Soap Industry, hosted by Soap royalty Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Enjoy the podcast on CBS's YouTube channel, on the free Audacy app, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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  Bold Newcomers Sydney Bullock & Brayan Nicoletti

  Jul 28, 202652 min

  Sydney Bullock and Brayan Nicoletti join hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The two new Bold and the Beautful stars talk about their recent moves into soap operas. Sydney opens up about she managed to pursue and build her acting credits starting out as a child actor in Kentucky. She also reveals how she managed some challenging times when she moved to Los Angeles. Brayan talks about his mother's love of Spanish-language soap operas. He also tells us about his work ethic. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to and celebration of the Soap Industry, hosted by Soap royalty Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Enjoy the podcast on CBS's YouTube channel, on the free Audacy app, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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