Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Josh Swickard joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The General Hospital star tells us about his childhood in rural Illinois as the son of a preacher. Josh describes his early days in Hollywood and how he landed in soaps. The beloved actor also tells us how his prolific holiday movie career got started, what it's like working side-by-side with his wife, and what to expect next from their Christmas Canon. Josh also tells us about his move to a farm.

SOAPY is a weekly love letter to and celebration of 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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