'Soapy' Video Podcast Premieres July 8, Hosted by Rebecca Budig & Greg Rikaart

CBS has announced the expansion of its storytelling slate with Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart, a new audio and video podcast that dives deep into the legacy, fandom and enduring appeal of soap operas. Premiering Tuesday, July 8, the series will release new episodes weekly through Sept. 30, with full video episodes available on the CBS Brand YouTube Channel.

Hosted by daytime veterans Rebecca Budig (The Bold and the Beautiful, All My Children) and Greg Rikaart (Days of our Lives, The Young and the Restless), Soapy features 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 of the series feature interviews with:
July 8 | Eric Braeden (Victor, The Young and the Restess)
July 15 | Deidre Hall (“Days of our Lives”)
July 22 | Sheila Ducksworth (executive producer, Beyond the Gates)
July 29 | Lauralee Bell (Christine, The Young and the Restess)

Watch the trailer below:

Upcoming episodes will include Maurice Benard (Sonny, General Hospital), Tracey Bregman (Lauren, The Young and the Restess), Marc Cherry (creator, writer, Desperate Housewives), Scott Clifton (Liam, The Bold and the Beautiful), Eva LaRue (“General Hospital”), Christian LeBlanc (Michael, The Young and the Restess), Cameron Mathison (Drew, General Hospital), Karla Mosley (Dani, Beyond the Gates), Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter, The Bold and the Beautiful), Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki, The Young and the Restess), Heather Tom (Katie, The Bold and the Beautiful) and Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates).

Fans can listen to Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart on Audacy or wherever podcasts are available and can watch full video episodes weekly on the CBS Brand YouTube Channel. Whether a lifelong fan or discovering the genre for the first time, Soapy offers a fresh, fun behind-the-scenes look at the stories – and storytellers – that define daytime drama.

The show is produced by the Paramount Multiplatform Production Group. The podcast is executive produced by Mike Benson. Andrew Pemberton-Fowler serves as producer.