Soap Opera Kingmaker Brad Bell

Soap Opera Kingmaker Brad Bell

Brad Bell joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The legendary producer and writer shares intimate details about growing up in the ruling family of soap operas. The Bold and the Beautiful showrunner tells us about managing the must-see soap and where he finds inspiration for its groundbreaking storylines. Brad also tells about the new projects in the works at B&B, including the program's innovative app, an upcoming documentary, and a potential new series in the reality television and vertical spaces. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to 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.

Nancy Lee Grahn's Soap Box

Nancy Lee Grahn joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The decorated soap opera icon opens up about the highs and lows of her decades-long career. Nancy reveals how her colleagues and networks have always stepped up to support her. The Daytime Emmy-winner also talks about the challenges she's faced in her personal life. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to 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.

Christel Khalil's Deep Soap Roots

Christel Khalil joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The iconic star of The Young and the Restless reveals new details about the challenges she faced growing up in Los Angeles as a child star-- and how she overcame doubts, rejections, and roadblocks. Christel shares her first experiences on soap sets as a young teenager and how she's navigated fame with each passing year. The Daytime Emmy winner tells how she juggles motherhood, marital life, and the demands of soap operas. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to 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.

Eric Martsolf Puts the Heart in Soap Heartthrob

Eric Martsolf joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The veteran Soap heartthrob tells us how he made his way to Soap stardom by way of Hershey Park, Dollywood, and touring musical theatre productions. Eric opens up about landing his leading role on Passions... and then moving to Days of Our Lives. The beloved actor also opens up about fatherhood and his singing groug of Soap stars. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to 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.

The Making of a Soap MVP: Elizabeth Hendrickson

Elizabeth Hendrickson joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The beloved Soap veteran walks us through her decision to transition from actor to director on Young and the Restless. Elizabeth also shares intimate details of her remarkable career path from All My Children to Young and the Restless and General Hospital. The actress explains how she manages rejection and career pivots. She also tells us about the influence her famous grandfather had on her career. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to 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.