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by James Lott Jr
JLJ Media's Chat show in the afternoon. All the topics are related to Daytime TV , especially Soap Operas. Hosted by James Lott Jr Original show Created by Tami Goveia, this show covers the news and gossip of the shows of Daytime TV which include Soap operas, talk shows, and digital dramas. Was Hosted by Tami and Candice Mack.
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- 1 weeks ago21 min
Soap Podcasters vs The Fans
The relationship between soap commentators and fans is an interesting one. Can be violently toxic or very supportive and loving.
- Aug 20, 20266 min
Sigourney Weaver Started Out on Daytime!
She was on Somerset (NBC) as Avis Ryan.
- Aug 15, 20261 min
Happy 6th Daytime Today!
- Aug 11, 20268 min
We Are NOT ROBOTS
Sometimes we need time off and can always do a show! Thank you to those who understand.
- Jul 31, 20269 min
Why Jamey Giddens Becoming Co Head Writer at Y&R Feels Important
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.
- Jul 17, 20269 min
GH Two Milestones: 16000th Episode and a Black Baby Birth
Two great things happened onscreen on General Hospital this week. James discusses the importance of both of them.
- Jun 29, 202617 min
Reaction to the Beyond the Gates Fandom
JLJ sees it several ways.
- Jun 21, 202610 min
Happy 50 Years on Days, Deidre Hall
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.
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JLJ Media's Chat show in the afternoon. All the topics are related to Daytime TV , especially Soap Operas. Hosted by James Lott Jr Original show Created by Tami Goveia, this show covers the news and gossip of the shows of Daytime TV which include Soap operas, talk shows, and digital dramas. Was Hosted by Tami and Candice Mack.
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