February 2026

SOAPY HOSTED BY REBECCA BUDIG AND GREG RIKAART is an audio and video podcast that explores the juiciest dramas and behind-the-scenes secrets of TV’s favorite soap operas, from across the entire soap opera community and all networks and platforms, including daytime and primetime. Hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart delve into the captivating world of TV soaps, allowing viewers to discover behind-the-scenes secrets and insider stories from a diverse array of actors, writers and producers, revealing the magic behind the characters, plots and the industry itself.

New episodes released Tuesdays on Audacy or wherever podcasts are available and full video episodes on the CBS Brand YouTube Channel.

ON AIR: ORIGINATION:

Weekly on Tuesdays, beginning July 8, 2025 Los Angeles

FORMAT:

Audio/Video Podcast (Filmed in HD)

HOSTED BY:	Rebecca Budig
	Greg Rikaart

PRODUCED BY:

Paramount Multiplatform Production Group

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:

Mike Benson

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CBS

Instagram: @SoapyPodcast

 

Hosts on Instagram:

Rebecca Budig @rbjobud

Greg Rikaart @gregrikaart

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Press Contact:

SMITHHOUSE for CBS Daytime

cbsdaytime@smithhousestrategy.com

 

Photo Contact:

Jeff Costello

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