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The relationship between soap commentators and fans is an interesting one. Can be violently toxic or very supportive and loving. 

She was on Somerset (NBC) as Avis Ryan.

Sometimes we need time off and can always do a show! Thank you to those who understand. 

James Lott Jr talks about the latest news! Jamey Giddens is an award-winning television writer, producer, journalist, and digital media executive best known for his work in daytime and primetime drama. He is the creator of the OWN drama series Ambitions and has written for Days of Our Lives, Beyond the Gates, Tyler Perry’s Sistas, and The Rich and the Ruthless. Giddens began his career in journalism and became a prominent voice in soap-opera media as the co-owner and editorial director of Daytime Confidential, where he built a reputation for industry reporting, commentary, and podcasting. He studied print and broadcast journalism at Southern Arkansas University and was the first African American editor of the university’s student newspaper. In July 2026, Giddens was named co-head writer of CBS’s The Young and the Restless alongside Dan O’Connor, with their tenure beginning in August. He is a Writers Guild of America Award and Daytime Emmy Award winner and received two additional Daytime Emmy nominations in 2026. His career reflects a notable progression from reporting on television dramas to creating and shaping them as a professional screenwriter and producer.

Two great things happened onscreen on General Hospital this week. James discusses the importance of both of them. 

JLJ sees it several ways.

James talks about the importance of Marlena and Deidre to Days of Our Lives as she hits her 50th year on the hit soap/ Included is my interview with Deidre and the late Drake H. from a few years ago. COurtesy of Afterbuzztv and Dishin Days.

JLJ talks about LGBT representation on Soaps today! 

JLJ comments on the recent news from the amazing actress. We wish her good health and better days ahead!

This is a Part 2 of sorts to an interview I did with Martha a few years ago while she and her accused husband Decorated Retired NYPD Sergeant Michael were in the middle of this horrific scenario. (Check out that interview). Since then He was convicted, sentenced, put in prison, got pardoned and is now helping others. Sit back and watch our conversation of a justice system that is corrupt in parts! Thank you to the couple who took time to share with me!

PLOT TWIST Premieres in Atlanta — A Live, Edge-of-Your-Seat Drama from Santa Barbara Creators.The Conasauga Shakespeare Coalition proudly presents the U.S. Premiere of PLOT TWIST, a thrilling new stage production written by Emmy Award-winning Santa Barbara creator Jerome “Jerry” Dobson and directed by acclaimed stage and screen actor and director, known to audiences for his iconic role on Santa Barbara Lane Davies. This electrifying production comes to life at Synchronicity Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia where the drama unfolds not on a screen, but right in front of you. Dobson, who helped redefine television storytelling with Santa Barbara, reunites with Davies, who rose to fame as Mason Capwell, in a collaboration decade in the making. Now, they bring their signature style of bold, unpredictable storytelling into the theater where there are no retakes, no cuts, and nowhere to hide. Set in the seductive, high-stakes world of 1980s daytime television, PLOT TWIST takes audiences behind the scenes, where ambition, desire, and betrayal collide. At the center is Henry, a brilliant soap writer whose personal life spirals out of control as fiction begins to blur dangerously with reality. When a hidden gun enters the picture, tensions explode and nothing remains predictable. “This is soap opera storytelling the way you’ve never experienced it before,” says Davies. “On stage, the stakes are higher because anything can happen, and it’s happening right in front of you.” Under Davies’ direction, PLOT TWIST delivers a visceral, edge-of-your-seat experience that captures the intensity of classic daytime drama while harnessing the raw power of live performance. Executive Producer: Chrystal Ayers, a six-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning producer and collaborator with Jerome “Jerry” Dobson and Lane Davies in continuing the legacy of Santa Barbara Original Music by Dominic Messinger, whose work on Santa Barbara helped define the show’s iconic sound Performance Details Location: Synchronicity Theater, 1545 Peachtree Street NE #102, Atlanta, GA Showtimes: • April 24 & 25 at 8:00 PM • April 26 at 3:00 PM • April 30 at 8:00 PM • May 1 & 2 at 8:00 PM Tickets are available now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/plot-twist

James gives his take on the renewal of the CBS young soap.

Buzzworthy Radio and its iliterations have been around many years, Na'Vell and I go down memory lane of the early years of soap podcasting. And he is bigger and better than ever today! Make sure you give him a follow!

JLJ gives his take on an all soap app or platform..today.

Great casting or Colorism at work? A new storyline and paternity reveal on The Young And the Restless brings up some issues with fans. 

James talks about the recent Ryan Gosling/Deidre Hall cute back and forth about Days of our Lives! James gives his thoughts on this and the soap genre!

The Bold and the Beautiful releases An app. Should other soaps follow suit?

Michael B Jordan's Oscar Win Is Important to Daytime. James Lott Jr gives his thoughts on why!

James Lott Jr shares his thoughts on the historic soap opera! 

James explains what the deal is for him.

James talks with His long time friend Wally Kurth! 39 years on Daytime. Starting with Days of Our Lives, then moving onto General Hospital, and doing both since. He shares his first day in set, the job he left behind, the people he works and worked with, a few regrets he has and the latest of him with the Dayplayers! Thank you Wally! 

My buddy Colton and I talk about the business of acting, finding yourself, playing a groundbreaking role on Days of Our Luves, and having his real life relationship with Adrian Anchando (General Hospital) go viral. Sit back and enjoy this convo and a special guest shows up while we are talking! Follow him on IG  ⁨@littlecolton⁩ 

James chats with his friend Paul Gosselin who created, wrote, produced, directed and starred in the Award nominated Series Misguided. They reconnect as he is preparing the final season of the show.paulgosselin.net 

Daniel and Tessa sleep together (clip courtesy of Bell Dramatic Serial Company and CBS) and James Lott Jr shares his reaction.

Ex Beyond the Gates actor Maurice Johnson made some remarks in 2 seperate interviews that have divided fans on the internet. James Lott Jr talks about the soaps, gay black male portrayals, inequality of opportunties, perception of masculine roles, and the role of an actor. The situation and reality is it is a complex realm, still in 2025. 

Anthony Geary was an 8 time Daytime Emmy winner and a cultural icon. James Lott Jr, Tami Goveia and Candice Mack remember him and his work...

James Lott Jr continues his conversation on LGBTQIA characters on Daytime TV including Teriah on on Y&R.

James looks at the relationship between fans and their objects of the fandom. 

James talks about the importance of Days of our Lives in tv history, the soap world and to him personally and professionally. Shout out to Dishin Days!

James Lott Jr responds to Teriah Fans questions to him about the latest storyline of the Young and the Restless Couple.

James Lott Jr talks about the in person return of Jill (Jess Walton)  in Genoa City! 

Longtime friends, James chats with Thaao aobut his fascinating new audio project, The Great Escape (Goto any audio streaming platform from Apple to iheart radio to FM Player) and a bit about playing Tony and Andre on Days of our Lives!

Daytime Today LIVE roundtable discussing the soaps! Follow Katelyn @66harborviewroad Follow ‪@QueersandSoaps‬

The GH legend passed away at the age of 79 from Cancer. James shares his memories and a clip from his Studio City Aftershow. 

James and Angela Ryan Duncan talk about the soaps. You can find her everywhere at Angela Ryan Duncan and she writes for Parade Magazine online. On X @brookelynn74 pettypradle.com

Angel Young ( @QueersandSoaps  ) and Mama Kat Theall ( @10thFloorPodcast  ) join me for soap talk!

Join Melodie Aikels (daytimeconfidential.com) , Errol Lewis ‪@soapoperanetwork‬ and Davon Buchanan (‪@BuchananEnterprises‬ ) talk soaps!

JLJ talks about a tweet that sent the soap fans in a tizzy!

Shannon and Amanda from Pier 54 Podcasts (generalhospitalpodcast.com) and David Salvagni (on X and Facebook @NGEsoaps ) join JLJ! Follow them!

the fourth episode in this recurring series! Kim Pinto  @alittlemissfit  , Deon Gabriel  @deonscornervlog  and Albert Bostic  @albertbostic  join JLJ on a talk about soaps! #soaps #hosts #jameslottjr #generalhospital

Amanda Russ, Araceli Aviles & Vinnie Apicella join James Lott Jr talk Soap host issues! Vinnie is at  @suds-media  Araceli is at  @DishinDays  Amanda is here on JLJ media!

Gh Sunday Shift (Tracey Corder and Tonya Love) and Candice Mack (Soap Party 411) talk soaps in this second roundtable. Mostly General Hospital. Follow ‪@candicemack8808‬ ‪@theghsundayshift‬

The Hosts of Soap Podcasts Roundtable:Tami Goveia, Matthew Theall and Frank Moran join JLJ for the first in a series of roundtables! Follow Matt  @10thFloorPodcast 

JLJ talks about the art of repsonding to comments made on your reaction videos.. 

Can a show write good story or having great writing for a character that is recurring or has limited time? JLJ gives his opinion on that! 

You can watch The Edge of Night (certain episodes) on this channel  ⁨@Edgeofnight80s⁩  James Lott Jr talks about the channel! #edgeofnight #soaps #archiving #jameslottjr

James Lott Jr has an amazing chat with the Iconic Actor/Singer/Writer/Producer/Host Jai Rodriguez. He gives backstage stories about his life, career, and his most recent job on The Young and the Restless (Pietro). Follow him on IG @jairodriguez Go see him June 21st at the Roost Lounge (theroostcc.com)in Catherdral City CA for his Birthday Cabaret Experience!

James gives a mini tribute to the amazing Drake and his character of John Black! 

James Lott Jr films from his couch and talks about Beyond the Gate Episodes from May 2nd and 3rd, 2025! Spoilers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!