Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Ron Carlivati joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The prolific writer shares his unlikely path from being a lawyer with a desk job to being named the head writer at many of the most watched Soap Operas in the US. Ron tells us what it was like crafting many of the most memorable storylines at One Life to Live, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, and Beyond the Gates. He shares unique perspectives and insights on some of the most popular actors in the industry. And Ron talks about the influence Soap Operas have had on his life and continue to have on society.

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.

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