The Winds of Change: My View From Beyond the Gates

The Winds of Change: My View From Beyond the Gates

Change is the only constant. And that is definitely true on the soaps. A tornado brought significant change to Fairmont Crest, but it's the changes that cannot be seen that I am most worried about. Marriages might be about to crumble. Family ties could be severed. And it's not entirely clear that everyone will survive their injuries. Check out this week's My View From Beyond the Gates podcast by Soap Central founder Dan J Kroll. It's a weekly look at all the action in Fairmont Crest. It's part recap, part editorial, part stream of consciousness, and part blooper reel. Listen at the gym, on your commute, poolside, or anywhere else.

Allergies Have Seasons. Feelings Don't. | My View From Beyond the Gates

There's a song from the 80s that says seasons change, feelings change. But do they really? Do you ever really get over the betrayal of a loved one? Yes, time marches... but something as simple as an "on this day" photo on your phone can set off a wave of emotions you'd thought were gone. A lot of us had a wave of emotions when we allllllllmost learned the identity of the Impaler. I have some theories... and most of them are wild. So grab a chair and prepare to throw things at your computer or phone.

I Can’t Wallpaper Over What I’m Feeling: My View From Beyond the Gates

Some day we'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun. It's often hard to believe that when the life seems so full of clouds. And the sky is definitely overcast at Fairmont Crest. We're told to be kind because we never know what someone is going through. This week I decided to take a look at what some of the Fairmont Crest (and Fairmont Crest adjacent) residents have been going through and how they're feeling. And o-o-h child, it's kind of a lot. A Beyond the Gates commentary by Soap Central founder Dan J Kroll for the week ending May 29, 2026.

There Will Be Blood: My View From Beyond the Gates

While a new Platinum Deb was crowned, a hero was taken away too soon. And another loved one we lost returned... or did he? Will we ever learn the identity of the Impaler? Who will take over Lia's job as Chief of Staff at Garland Memorial? It's time to dissect all of the latest happenings on the CBS soap Beyond the Gates with Dan J Kroll. This week's column, for the week ending May 22, 2026, is called "There Will Be Blood."

Perception Is Worth More Than the Truth: My View From Beyond the Gates

Nowadays, it doesn't matter if what someone is saying is true. If they can convince enough people they're speaking the truth, the damage is already done. And it's often impossible to un-ring that bell. That was the case with Anastasia and her venom spewing. She managed to get Samantha to doubt her own self-worth. Leslie's past actions have people convinced that she's doing wrong even when she isn't. And those are just a couple of the examples. Find out why "Perception Is Worth More Than the Truth" in this A Beyond the Gates commentary by Soap Central founder Dan J Kroll for the week ending May 15, 2026.