It's no secret that some people think soap operas are just junky TV for housewives. But is that true? Join Cristen and Molly as they trace the history and evolution of soap operas and see how these shows have influenced most of what we watch today.
Aug 2023
Everyone Was Covered in Poop: A Grimy History of Soap
Today, soap is ubiquitous. It comes in thousands of forms, brands, and varieties -- but this wasn't always the case. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the theoretical origin story of soap, and how humanity eventually decided (after a few stops and starts) to literally ... Show More
44m 38s
Apr 2025
What Did We Just Watch? (S1 EP 27 "The Test")
Our sexy primetime soap takes a sudden and shocking turn! Just as 'Melrose Place' was doubling down on the cheating, the scheming, the bed hopping, and the bitchy bosses...here comes a sobering and important episode that still resonates decades later. Daphne, Laura, and Courtney ... Show More
44m 55s