CBS, the most-watched network in daytime television, today 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 September 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,” “General Hospital”) and Greg Rikaart (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, “Days of our Lives”), 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 (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)

July 15 | Deidre Hall (“Days of our Lives”)

July 22 | Sheila Ducksworth (executive producer, BEYOND THE GATES)

July 29 | Lauralee Bell (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)

Maurice Benard (“General Hospital”), Tracey Bregman (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Marc Cherry (creator, writer, “Desperate Housewives”), Scott Clifton (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL), Eva LaRue (“General Hospital”), Christian LeBlanc (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Cameron Mathison (“General Hospital,” “All My Children”), Karla Mosley (BEYOND THE GATES), Lawrence Saint-Victor (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL), Melody Thomas Scott (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Heather Tom (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL) and Tamara Tunie (BEYOND THE GATES) will be interviewed in upcoming episodes.

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.

SOAPY HOSTED BY REBECCA BUDIG AND GREG RIKAART is produced by the Paramount Multiplatform Production Group. The podcast is executive produced by Mike Benson. Andrew Pemberton-Fowler serves as producer.