Next Generation Entertainment SoapsShow Notes

Anthony steps in as show master and narrator for an all new episode of Next Generation Entertainment Soaps, welcoming listeners to another lively, opinionated, and community driven conversation about the ever evolving world of daytime drama.

Joining Anthony at the table are David, Candice, and Ashley as they tease, debate, laugh, and dig deep into recaps, spoilers, casting conversations, and those fun and sometimes wildly unhinged theories that make Soapland so addictive. This is not a one way conversation. It is an open invitation to hang out, react, and engage with fellow soap fans who love these shows just as much as you do.

The night kicks off with The Bold and the Beautiful, where David breaks down a week that left fans buzzing. Katie, Katie, Katie, and that long awaited mystery fashion designer reveal have completely shaken the canvas. David explores how this signals a shift toward a new generation of Forrester and Logan maneuvering, fresh alliances, and betrayals that are only just beginning to surface.

Over in Genoa City, the conversation turns to The Young and the Restless. Candice does not hold back as the panel discusses story pacing, character frustration, and the growing call among fans for a serious reset. From specific character beats to the bigger picture, the discussion asks what it really takes for a legacy soap to recalibrate and regain momentum without losing its identity.

Candice also takes the lead on Beyond the Gates as the series celebrates one year on the air. The panel reflects on the impact the show has already made, including Anita’s powerful cancer storyline, the unsettling presence of Joey portrayed by John Lindstrom, and the delicious chaos brought by Vanessa and Leslie. The conversation looks at why this show has resonated so strongly in its first year and why viewers are still asking the lingering question, what exactly is Joey up to.

In Salem, Ashley walks us through Days of Our Lives. With the Demerara kidnapping saga finally in the rearview mirror, things are not slowing down. If anything, they are getting hotter, messier, and far more complicated. Ashley unpacks what comes next, why patience in Salem usually pays off, and how long term storytelling continues to reward viewers who stick with it.

Anthony then breaks down all the mayhem unfolding in Port Charles on General Hospital. From court chaos to tangled motivations and emotional fallout, nothing is off the table. Is Willow facing consequences or are we headed toward double jeopardy territory. Is she more calculating than her presumed dead twin, her mother, and the rest of that famously messy family tree, or is she the most diabolical one of all. Anthony also keeps an eye on Anna at Spoon Island, Sidwell pulling strings behind the scenes, and even Mayor Laura caught in the web, while reminding us that no villain ever stays on top forever in Port Charles.

The episode also features a Next Generation Entertainment Soaps public service announcement and Soap Box moment, addressing fake casting news and the online bashing of actors, writers, and producers. The panel speaks candidly about the damage misinformation and hostility can cause, and why loving soaps also means respecting the people who bring them to life.

All of this and so much more makes for a packed, thoughtful, and entertaining episode that celebrates soaps while also challenging how we engage with them as fans.

Next Generation Entertainment Soaps is live every second and fourth Monday of the month on 2020 The Beacon and Corona FM, both of which can be accessed along with all things Next Generation Entertainment Soaps and the rest of the Sunday Edition family of podcasts and digital media content services by visiting www.anthonycorona.com.

For questions, comments, or to join us live on a future episode, please email Ngesoaps@anthonycorona.com.

Soaps are better when we watch them together.

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Next Generation Entertainment Soaps PresentsThe Anthony Geary TributeBonus Episode

In this special bonus episode of Next Generation Entertainment Soaps, Anthony is joined by David, Candice, and SUE ELLEN to honor and celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Anthony Geary, known to fans around the world as Tony Geary and forever as Luke Spencer.

Together we gather to share memories reflections and deep appreciation for the powerhouse eight time Daytime Emmy Award winning actor whose work shaped not only General Hospital but daytime television itself.

We begin by looking back at Tony Geary’s early work including his time on The Young and the Restless and trace his journey to General Hospital where he became the creative force behind Luke Lucas Lorenzo Spencer. What followed was one of the most unpredictable and influential character arcs in soap history.

From Luke’s arrival in Port Charles at the urging of his sister Bobbie Spencer to break up Scotty and Laura, to the mob entanglements and adventures that defined the era, we talk about how Luke evolved from a disruptor into a complicated anti hero who carried romance danger humor and consequence in equal measure.

Of course we revisit the wedding. The cultural phenomenon. The moment when the world truly stopped and daytime television reached an audience size never seen before or since. We discuss how Anthony Geary grounded even the most fantastical stories in emotional truth, making the unbelievable feel intimate and human.

This conversation also explores Luke’s iconic friendships with Anna Devane, Robert Scorpio, Sean Donnelly, Lucy Coe, Felicia Scorpio, and Sonny Corinthos. We reflect on the women who defined Luke’s life including Holly Sutton, Laura Spencer, and Tracy Quartermaine, and how Geary’s work opposite some of the genre’s greatest actresses elevated every scene.

We talk about the darker more challenging storylines as well, including Luke’s reckoning after killing his grandson while driving drunk, confronting his past with Lucky and Elizabeth, and the emotional weight Geary carried in moments that went far beyond typical soap storytelling.

We also discuss Tony Geary the artist. His complicated love hate relationship with the genre. His refusal to play plot over people. His commitment to relationships and emotional grounding. His influence on generations of actors who have spoken openly about how working with him changed them.

This episode is a celebration of craft, risk, brilliance, and legacy.

Please note this is our final episode of the season. The Next Generation Entertainment Soaps team will be taking a holiday break and will return in January with exciting interviews fresh conversations and everything you have come to love from our crew.

Thank you for listening, for remembering, and for celebrating one of the true giants of daytime television with us.

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NGE Soaps Celebrating the Holidays Soapy Style: Announcements and our Exciting Holiday Giveaway

Next Generation Entertainment Soaps Show Notes

Last night on 2020 The Beacon and Corona FM

Host Anthony was joined by David, Candice, Ashley, Sue Ellen and a surprise visit and announcement from Mama Bear Pam. We kicked off the night with updates about our holiday giveaway including two exciting autographs and two Cameo recordings being offered by Next Generation Entertainment Soaps and the Sunday edition family of podcast and digital media content services.

Anthony and Pam also previewed their brand new podcast premiering in January. We talked through some upcoming casting news, shared our always fun recaps and wild theories, and gave our hot and nots for all five daytime dramas. We also celebrated the resurgence of provocative bold and adventure focused storytelling across the genre. It was a lively entertaining and rolling conversation and we loved sharing our passion for this world with you our devoted soap audience.

Take a listen to the episode and if you would like to enter our holiday giveaway hit up our tip jar to be entered for one of the four fabulous prizes.

I want to send warm holiday greetings to my cohosts David, Candice, Ashley, Sue Ellen and of course Mama Bear Pam and our friend Carolyn. And warm holiday greetings to our entire soap loving audience. We love bringing this show to you and thank you for following us this year and into the future.

Check out Anthonycorona.com and the Next Generation Entertainment Soaps page for upcoming news. Stay tuned for more details about the new podcast announced last night.

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