Soapdish: Salem Style

Hey, Dishers! We've got backstage news and onscreen drama to dive into this week! Days is officially getting a teen scene, as new characters, Sophia and Aaron are set to join Tate and Holly to give Salem a much needed youth injection. The Emmy Gods smiled on Days with several well deserved nominations, and The Gates are officially opened as CBS has greenlit the new soap and it will hit our screens in 2025! In onscreen happenings, Eric got closer to uncoverings Sloan's lies about Jude, Chanel went missing and Paulina threw caution (and radioactivity) to the wind to play hero, and Maggie prepared to take a huge step with Konstantine, just as John went digging into his past. Across town, Rafe and Jada agreed to move in together as Everette signed the divorce papers, Kristen and Stefan entered into an unholy alliance, Xander set about trying to figure out who framed him and Nicole contemplated a career change. We're talking all this and more, so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! We're back from our hiatus and ready to dish about all the drama that's been happening in Salem. I backstage news, the tribute episode celebrating Bill Hayes and saying goodbye to Doug is set to air on December 2 and will feature many welcome returns. Onscreen, Paulina began treatment as Chanel and Johnny left to celebrate their honeymoon. Xander's charges were dropped. Theresa and Alex became roommates, whole Kristen and Nicole faced off about Holly's potential influence on Rachel. Holly and Tate defied their parents and continued to have contact. Steve and John headed to Greece as Konstantin continued romancing Maggie and Jada struggled to get Everett to sign the divorce papers. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week found several of Salem's residents with their backs against the wall, leaving them no choice but to come out swinging. Stefan struggled to find a way out of current mess and EJ was less than helpful. After a confrontation with Ava and Harris and a conversation with Chad, Stefan dug deep into his bag of tricks and turned the tables on EJ, blackmailing his brother into helping him. John confronted Steve about keeping what happened with Konstantine a secret for all these years and insisted that he was going to turn himself in and face the consequences of his alleged actions, meanwhile Sloan grows increasingly uncomfortable with Nicole's role in Jude's christening. Xander worries about his future, while Sarah vows to stand by him and in happier news, Johnny and Chanel finally get to celebrate being newlyweds and Paulina returns home from the hospital. We're talking all this and more on this week's episode so Tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week Salem was touched by an angel as Lexie made a visit from beyond the grave to heal both Abe and Paulina. John was devastated by Konstantine's allegations and the knowledge that Steve had been lying to him for years. Wendy and Tripp were saved, but Wendy was left wondering about where they stood. Tate begged Holly to tell the truth, but she refused. Sarah continued to stand by Xander and Harris and EJ had a confrontation. We're talking all this more on the latest episode, so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week danger, deceit, and desperation took center stage as Tripp and Wendy's situation took a turn for the worse just as Clyde gained his freedom. Paulina's family rallied around her as her health continued to deteriorate. Sarah stood by Xander as Stefan confessed all to EJ and asked for his help. Holly revealed that Tate did not supply her with the drugs as Theresa hired Sloan to defend her son. We're discussing all this and more so tune in, and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! The word of the week was family as Tate reconnected with Brady after some encouragement from his mom and grandfather, Steve and Ava searched for Tripp and Wendy, Elani returned to support Paulina through her health crisis, and Holly woke up from her coma. On the adventure front, Harris turns the tables on Clyde and recruits Stefan to his side and Tripp and Wendy struggle to survive their captivity. We're talking all this more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! It was an emotional and action packed week in Salem as Brady and Theresa had a tension filled visit with Tate, Paulina's health took a turn, Stefan sets up Xander to take the fall for shooting Harris while Sarah stands by her man, the truth about Everett leaves everyone shaken and confused and Konstenine remains steadfast in his desire for revenge against John. We're talking all this plus behind the scenes news and giving out praise and shade in this latest episode so tune in, and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! We're back with a recap and review of all the heart pounding drama that happened in Salem this week from Jada and Everett finally coming face to face, to Harris' shooting, to the fire at the Horton House and Johnny and Chanel tying the knot. We're also taking the time to discuss Arianne Zucker's exit from DAYS and her subsequent lawsuit against Corday Productions, Albert Alarr, and Ken Corday.

Hey, Dishers! We're foregoing our usual recap shows and in honor of Superbowl Sunday we're bringing you a special Daytime Dreamcast Draft Edition of our podcasts. Join Toni, Ariet, Dylan, Nik, and Sarah as they build their SuperSoap Dream Team from the rosters of GH, Days, Bold, and YR. This was a fun one so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week, instead of our usual recap we have a special treat for you. We're dishing up the third and final installment of our special 3 part series focusing on Jarlena and Rolena and we've finally made it to the reveal of the affair! We're discussing everything from Belle's kidnapping to Maison Blanche and everything in between (and after) so tune in and turn us up!

Hey Dishers! Surprise! We want to expand our horizons in 2024. To do that we are going Beyond our normal soap opera discussions. In this episode we are diving into all things Housewives. Join Michael and Toni as they do a deep dive on all the rumors and nastiness from this season of Salt Lake City.

Hey, Dishers. This week in Salem Paulina and Chanel both had life changing news to share, Everett avoided Jada while continuing to reconnect with Stephanie, and Brady and Kristen may have made peace. Meanwhile, Xander and Sarah inch closer and he gets an ominous phone call which might bring everything to a halt, Harris pleads with Ava to do the right thing as she and Stefan worry about the Bistro and Alex and Theresa realize their feelings for each other. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! Salem was full of feelings last week as Tate was moved to a juvenile facility and Theresa didn't take the separation well. Holly and Nicole made plans to travel to Italy for Holly's treatment, while Johnny and Chanel got engaged. Lucas paid the price for turning informant and Sarah and Xander grew closer. Sloan made a disasterous impression on her in-laws and Paulina awaiting news about her health. We're talking all this and more, so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week in real life we lost a legend in the genre and a treasure of a man. We're giving Bill Hayes his flowers and sending our love and prayers out to his wonderful wife, Susan and the rest of his real life and Days family on this time of grief.

In reel life, EJ's determination to get justice for Holly puts Tate in harms way, Harris makes Lucas an offer he can't refuse, Everett gets closer to the truth about the drug ring and Paulina awaits her test results. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! It's a new year and we're kicking it off in style by revealing our 2024 Wishlists. From what we'd like to see from fellow fans to what we need to see happen on our favorite shows, this Top 5 covers it all. Do you agree or disagree with us? Tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! We're saying goodbye to the holidays and welcoming you to 2024 with a special mini-episode looking at our favorite (and least favorite) soap opera holiday traditions. Did yours make the naughty or nice list? Only one way to find out? Tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! It's time for the annual Soapdish Salem Dishy's! The whole gang is here and we're giving our version of a year end review and recognizing the best and worst couples, storylines, returns and more that Days and GH delivered this year. It's a long ride but it's a fun one so for the last time this year, tune in and turn us up!

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Hey, Dishers! It's time for the annual Soapdish Salem Dishy's! The whole gang is here and we're giving our version of a year end review and recognizing the best and worst couples, storylines, returns and more that Days and GH delivered this year. It's a long ride but it's a fun one so for the last time this year, tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! Buckle up because it's time for our annual Daytime Emmy Award Live Reaction Episode. We're watching the Emmy's and you guys are getting our real time reactions to the show, the fashions, and the mess that goes down in the group chat. So tune in and turn us up, because this episode is a fun one!

Hey, Dishers! There's a lot happening as in real life we welcome back Bryan Datillo and Judith Chapman onscreen and Jamey Giddens behind the scenes and in reel life the weather may be cold but the drama is scorching hot! Stephanie breaks up with Chad after Everett spills the beans about his firing, Tate helps Holly hide the truth from Chanel, and Nicole is devasted by the DNA test results as Leo has a crisis of conscience. Stefan decides Clyde needs to be permanently eliminated while Ava and Harris make room for romance and Jada reveals Everett is her ex husband when Rafe asks to kick their commitment up a notch. We're talking all this and more, so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! Last week several Salem residents played The Lying Game as Chad got Everett fired and then tried to cover his tracks, Holly used Tate in her scheme to spend more time with a clueless Johnny, Konstantine thought fast to avoid Steve's suspicions and Sloan tried to keep her baby lie going as Nicole tries to get everyone to see the truth. We're talking all this and more on today's episode so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! Salem had big baby drama last week as Nicole gave birth, but Sloan ended up being the one bringing home baby. Konstantine and Theresa used a fake kidnapping of baby Victoria in their scheme, inadvertently thawing the ice between Xander and Sarah. In other news, Chad wanted Everett out of the picture ASAP as Stephanie continued to reconnect with her ex and Stefan, furious over Gabi's imprisonment, put Paulina on notice. We're talking all this and more on our latest episode, so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! The dynamic duo of Thee Maverick and Toniann are here to lead you through all the twists and turns that took place last week in Salem. Everett's presence created friction between Chad and Stephanie, Xander and Sarah continued to fight over custody of baby Victoria, and Eric Sloan's adoption efforts hit a snag. Tripp and Wendy came home to the horrifying sight of Gabi standing over a bloodied and barely alive Li. EJ, the newly appointed DA, took advantage of the situation to have Gabi shipped off to prison pending trial and Leo and Dimitri's escape attempt put Nicole and her unborn child at risk. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week we're digging into November sweeps previews and naming our most anticipated stories, welcoming Blake Berris back as he debuts in a new role that could spell trouble for Chad and Stephanie and possibly Rafe and Jada as well, and talking about our feelings about the special Halloween episode. We'll also recap all the drama that took in place in Salem from which couples tied the knot and which were busy with schemes and plots, to Holly's hopeless crush on Johnny, and Li's unfortunate demise. We're also taking a few minutes to say a heartfelt farewell to the late Tyler Christopher. So please, tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week we're foregoing our regular recaps to bring you another special spotlight episode. We're focusing on the second arc of Roman, Marlena, and John's story in this episode and going to be covering the pit, the plane, and the conference room table (and all points in between. Tune in, turn us up and join us on our trip down memory lane.

Hey Dishers! It was a week of hellos and goodbyes as we were introduced to Holly and said goodbye to The Last Blast crew. Michael, Ariet and Toni discuss all that and more so tune in and turn up!

Hey, Dishers! Salem had hearts breaking and battle lines being drawn last week as secrets came out and motivationd were revealed. Alex found out he was Victor's son and had inherited half his estate as Maggie and Vivian squared off, Li turned the tables on a surprised Melinda, Gwen confronted Leo about his affair with Dimitri as Vivian took aim at the newest DiMera, Ava and Harris found Susan alive but not well, and thanks to Chloe Xander found out he was Victoria's father and went to confront Sarah. We're discussing all of this, plus casting and behind the scenes news so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week Salem was full of secrets, lies, and awkward encounters as Kristen and Gwen teamed up to take Dimitri down, Wendy got caught snooping by EJ and got the boot, Vivian tried to secure new leadership for Titan, Chloe learned Sarah's secret, and Shawn struggd with his guilt. We're discussing all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week was full of family drama and shocking revelations as Vivian squared off against Maggie and Julie, Harris and Ava ran for their lives, Gwen dropped the bomb that she knew about Leo and Dimitri's affair, Chanel chose Johnny and a heartbroken Talia rebounded by hooking up with Shawn, and John's family gained a new member. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week Salem gathered to say goodbye to Victor and we saw the return of a few familiar faces, Sarah gave birth to a baby girl, EJ was determined to get revenge on Ava for killing Susan while Ava remembered Susan hadn't perished after all, Tripp and Wendy took the next step in their relationship and Shawn continued to sink toward rock bottom. We're talking all this, but backstage revelations and giving praise and shade on our latest episode so tune in and turn us up!

Hey Dishers! This week Ariet Michael and Toni to count down their T5 songs from Soaps. Did your fav make the list?

On this Special Edition of SoapDish Salem Style we celebrate 50 years of Maggie. Join Toniann and Special Guest Star Michael the Maverick as they look at Maggie’s past present and future!

Hey, Dishers! This week we've got the whole gang here to bring you a special Top 5. We're putting on our producer hats and counting down the Top 5 stories we'd change or wish we could see told. Tune in, turn us up and see if you agree with our picks!

Hey, Dishers! This week, instead of our usual Days recap, we're treating you to a special spotlight episode covering the epic Tale of Two Romans. Join Toni, Dylan, and Michael as they recount every twist and turn of the story that changed the face of Days forever.

Hey, Dishers! This week we're discussing the onscreen and offscreen drama happening in Salem. Albert Alarr is out, Janet Spellman Drucker is in and we're talking about what that might mean for the show.

Meanwhile, in Salem Melinda bonds with Sloan and tries again with Li, the DiMera Double Wedding happens but only one couple is living happily ever after, boundaries is the word of the day Chad puts his foot down and Abe does what he feels is best for him, Xander makes a surprising move and Bayview is the site of a surprising reunion. We're talking all this and more, so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! We're foregoing our weekly recap and review to bring you a special episode counting down our Top Five Characters That Need To Be Recast. Join us as we reveal our choices and then let us know if you agree, disagree, or have thoughts of your own!

Hey, Dishers! This week we're talking returns as Kassie Depaiva and Tamera Braun bring Eve and Ava back to Salem and Abe is finally rescued and shares a bittersweet reunion with his family. Li and Melinda try to bounce back from their dating disasters as Stefan and Gabi and Gwen and Dimitri plan to tie the knot. Brady's stunt costs him as he's forced to share custody with Kristen and Sloan's lies may get exposed as Nicole prepares to do genetic testing on her baby. We're talking all this and more, so tune in and turn us up!

This week was full of action and adventure as Abe came one step closer to rescue only for it to end with Lani's life at risk, Li and Kristen both found themselves at gunpoint courtesy of their exes, Stefan and EJ joined forces to oust Dimitri, Sloan found out she was pregnant and Bonnie and Justin struggled to keep Sarah's pregnancy a secret from Xander. We're talking about all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! We're talking returns, romantic resolutions, shocking reveals, and characters making big moves so buckle up as Toni and Ariet lead you through the week that was in Salem. Wendy made her choice, Shawn continued his downward spiral and took Rafe with him, Leo tried to do the right thing but ended up doing Dimitri instead, Rachel ran away and Kristen tried to use it to her advantage, Jerry's guilt made him confess all to Lani who finally found Abe, Harris sought help from Marlena, Alex moved out of the mansion and into Chad and Stephanie's orbit, and Li and Melinda grew closer. We're discussing all of this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! They say variety is the spice of life so we're trying a little something different today. Instead of our regular recap, Toni and Ariet are going to be taking an in depth look at Abe's kidnapping/presumed death and how that one story has impacted the canvas. They're discussing everything from Body and Soul and how it may be more than just a show within in the show, Whitley's possible motives, the various reactions from Abe's friends and family to the highly anticipated return of Elani and how their inclusion got fans excited, provided great family scenes for the Carver/Price/Grant crew and gave us some much needed romance to top it off. Tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! The whole gang is here for a special Top 5 Episode! We're sharing our mid year wishlists from dream castings to returning characters to things we'd love to see or never see again, we're covering it all. So tune in, turn us up and then talk back by letting us know what you think.

Hey, Dishers! This week saw Whitley's plan succeeding as Abe was presumed dead, Dmitri continue to woo Gwen as the clock counts down on his marriage stipulation and Leo grows more suspicious of his intentions towards his bestie, Megan outsmarting Harris and placing Stefan in danger, Leo freeing a confused EJ and Kristen from the tunnels and we prepare to welcome back a beloved character! We're discussing all this and more on the next episode, so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! The word of the week in Salem was "deception" as Bonnie and Justin struggled to keep Xander in the dark about Sarah's pregnancy. Abe had memory flashes which sent Whitley scrambling for a way to cover her tracks and keep up her charade, meanwhile Eli, Olivia and Chanel supported a heartbroken and worried Paulina. Leo's spidey senses tingled and he questioned Dimitri and Megan's intentions towards Gwen, and Alex and Maggie failed to keep business from getting personal when he went to work for Basic Black and she retaliated by hiring Chad. We're discussing all this, plus behind the scenes news on this week's episode so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! This week's episode has us talking about the WGA strike whose rumored to have picked up the pen for Days, a possible SAG strike and how it might impact Daytime and the return visit of most Carver/Grant/Price clan. We're also discussing Megan getting up to her old tricks and putting the tunnels to good use, Gwen and Dimitry growing close, Paulina's desperate search to find Abe as he slowly realizes things aren't quite right and Whitley tries to covet her tracks, Shawn's guilt ridden downward spiral, Chad's emotional farewell and Kate being mad as hell and refusing to take it anymore! All this and more on this week's episode so tune in and turn us up!

Hey Dishers! We're a little early but this week's episode is a special tribute to our favorite fathers in the genre. From the best of the best to the absolute bottom of the barrel—hey, we said *favorite* dads not *good* dads— so tune in and turn us up because we're giving you a Top Tier Top 5 that is sure to have you debating right along with us.

Hey, Dishers! ITS OUR 100th EPISODE!!! Hold on to your hats because it was a wild week in Salem and Ariet and Toni are here to recap and review it all. An amnesia stricken Abe was kidnapped when Nurse Whitley pretended to be his wife and spirited him out of the hospital, Ej and Stefan vied for Megan and Kristen's votes but the women had plans of their own, both Sarah and Nicole found their pregnancies exposed as Bonnie busted Sarah and Sloan spilled the beans to Eric, Colin escaped custody as Leo feared Colin might be a threat to his safety, Harris moved to Salem and the results of Nicole's paternity test came in and Eric, Ej and Nicole all anxiously awaited the results. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! Salem was a hotbed of activity as freedom was gained and lost, lives were in peril, unlikely alliances were made and old faces returned. Talia and Colin went over the edge as Abe went under the knife, Nicole and Sloan stuck an uneasy truce, Dimitri used Andrew to obtain Megan and Kristen's freedom sending EJ and Stefan scrambling to secure their allegiance, Chloe and Xander inched closer, and Harris decided to settle in Salem. We're talking all this and more so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! Action, adventure and intrigue reigned supreme as Kate was rescued and reunited with Roman, Andrew was kidnapped and separated from Paul, and Sloan figured out both Colin's and Nicole's secrets. Colin's revenge plans amped up as Marlena brokered peace between Eric and Belle, Dimitri Alamain revealed himself to be Megan's son while Gabi and Stefan got engaged and EJ proposed to Nicole,and Xander and Chloe grew closer. Talia's guilty conscience got the better of her and she confessed her part in Colin's schemes, and Rafe and Jada figured out Colin's identity just as he took Abe and Paulina hostage. We're discussing all this and more on this week's episode so tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! We're celebrating Mother's Day with a special Top 5 spotlighting some of the most unforgettable soap moms. Whether they're serving Mommy Dearest or Dear Mama these mothers made a lasting impression on our panel, so to find out whose getting their flowers today tune in and turn us up!

Hey, Dishers! Several Salemites found themselves neck deep in drama, danger, and deception last week as Colin used Talia in his revenge scheme against an unaware Chanel, Kate found herself alone and down but definitely not out facing an unknown enemy, Chloe and Brady bid each other a tearful goodbye Shawn was tortured by guilt and Nicole got life changing news as EJ and Eric came to blows. Join Toni and Michael as they discuss all this plus casting news, their thoughts on the writer's strike, and more!