DC #340: The Best and Worst of 2008 (The Curious Case of Crap)
Daytime Confidential is pleased to present The Best and Worst of 2008 (The Curious Case of Crap), our super sized 3rd Annual Best and Worst Countdown.
Join Daytime Confidential's Luke, Mike, Jamey and Regan as they debate, discuss and argue over the best and worst of daytime in 2008 and make their individual picks in thirty-five categories such as returning favorites "Best and Worst Couple", "Biggest Ho Ho Ho", "Most in Need of a Roll in the Hay", "Most in Need of a Makeover", "Be Careful What You Wish For", "Dumbest and Smartest Character", "Best and Worst Show" and two new categories "The Charity Rahmer Award For Excellence in Hair Modeling" and "The Megan McTavish Award for Special Achievement in Serial Drama Dismantling."
One of our most popular yearly episodes, this super sized Best and Worst of 2008 (The Curious Case of Crap) is one you will not want to miss.
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16 December 2007
1 day 22 hours
Great podcast.It's always fun to listen to you.
I agree with whoever named Patrick and Robin as best couple. They are one of the few good romances on soaps right now. They did go through some crap like the repetitive arguments and blog wars but when their good they are really good. They have such a natural chemistry together and seem like a real couple.
I have to disagree with Jamey's pick for best quad. I do not want to see Kendall/Zach/Reese/Bianca. Why focus on Zach and Reese when there are so many more interesting sources of conflict?I'm not seeing any groundbreaking lesbian love story here. Why do we have to question the sexuality of all of Binks girlfriends?
I agree that the tumor storyline on GH is one of the worst storylines. That was just so weird. I also agree with Luke that AMC has had a lot of terrible stories this year. Jessie suddenly having a second family. The entire Rylee storyline. Bianca and Zach deciding to have a baby and not telling Kendall about it is probably the worst. Why would they do that? We haven't been given any decent explanation for it and AMC has been ignoring the whole thing right now.
There really haven't that may great storylines this year. There have been stuff I enjoyed but there was a lack of consistantly good stories. I guess if Night Shift counts there was some enjoyable stories there. Patrick and Robin have been pretty good during the latter part of the year. I also like Adam/Erica and Maxie on GH is always fun.
2 December 2008
8 weeks 4 days
Wow, I've just spent two hours and more listening to your podcast and it was amazing. Thanks for doing this guys...
Hopefully 2009 will be better.
20 February 2008
28 min 31 sec
GREAT podcast. Mike is on FIRE; and I heart Regan. Oh, and Jamey and Luke were "AWWWWFUL."
7 January 2008
5 days 10 hours
You guys totally forgot about Christian Vega (OLTL) - stupidest character. Come on, marrying Vanessa!
4 August 2008
11 hours 10 min
The page doesn't work for me?
24 October 2008
24 weeks 5 days
Absolutely fantastic podcast! I enjoyed every minute of it. So much fun! All 4 of you had great great great choices for your bests and worsts.
Mike - Totally agree that the best scene of the year was Ashley marching into the Jabot takeover and taking over along with the "sit your ASS down" comment to Glo in jail. My God! I missed Ashley so!
Oh and Regan - I feel you girl. I am still bitter about my beautiful Liason as well.
6 September 2008
2 days 8 hours
CRISTIAN VEGA isnt a character, he's furniture.
no offense to the other fine furniture in LLANVIEW.
www.nornsisland.com
8 May 2008
2 days 10 hours
Most improved male:
Brandon Buddy, Drake Hogestyn
Most improved female:
Melissa Fumero-OLTL
Most need for a s/l: male and female-
Lesli Kaye-B&B, Catherine Hickland-OLTL, Timothy Stickney-OLTL, Leslie Charleson-GH, Kent King-GH, Rick Hearst and Nancy Lee Grahn-GH
Most annoying character:
Melanie-Days, Donna-B&B
Worst Show:
B&B, DAys, Gl, ATWT and GH
Best Show:
Y&R, Honorable Mentions: OLTL and AMC
Best S/L:
Sabrina and David's death-YR, Nash's death-OLTL, Kay's funeral-Y&R, Robert's fantasy-GH:NS
Worst S/L:
Mendorra-OLTL, Tarty Sex-OLTL, The mob crap-GH, Phoebe's Death-B&B, Michael's shooting-GH
Best Couple:
Patrick and Robin-GH, Jess and Brody-OLTL
Charlie and Viki-OLTL, Reese and Bianca-AMC
Worst Couple:
Paul and Meg-ATWT, Eric and Donna-B&B, Rick and STeffy-B&B, Brooke and Ridge-ATWT, Sonny and Kate-GH
Worst behind the scenes decisions:
Getting rid of Drake and Deidre
Firing Ed Scott
budget cuts
The idiots in charge
Get rid of the vets
Keeping Melanie and Dena Higley
Still having Frons, Bloom, and Guza in daytime
Best recasts:
Jeff Branson-GL
Billy Miller-Y&R
Best Headwriter
Maria Arena Bell and Hogan Scheffer-Y&R
Sri Rao-GH:NS
Ron Carvaritti-Even the writing was uneven, he is still a good writer.
Ed Scott-DAys
Worst Headwriter
Jean Passante-ATWT
Bob Guza-GH
Dean Higley-DAYS
Ellen Wheeler-GL
Brad Bell and Kay Alden-B&B
Most Improve Headwriter
Charles Pratt-AMC
siomonstuart2003
18 November 2007
1 week 3 days
Oh n69n, no truer words were spoken. I thank goodness Evangeline is gone and doesn't have to suffer anymore.
Great podcast. 2 hours+ of fun. Jamey and Reagan thank you for giving a shout of for NLG and KMK. They were my favorites of GH and the writing for them(amongst other things....LIASON(seething anger TPTB screwed my couple)made me quit the show. Thank the maker for Y&R.
6 September 2008
2 days 8 hours
YES, there is *loveable HEAT* between BO & ROXY!!!
www.nornsisland.com
20 November 2007
14 hours 32 sec
Amazing podcast guys!
It is always a pleasure for me to listen to it; I don’t think I miss any of them!
I loved the fact that it was long and not cut short, I felt like I was with a group of my friends discussing soaps.
I want to thanks you all for all your time and effort it is greatly appreciated.
As much pleasure you have to do them, we have double to listen to you!
9 September 2008
12 min 45 sec
One of the best podcasts ever!
Jamey, Regan, Mike and our fearless leader, Luke: I salute thee!
Happy New Year!
6 February 2008
12 hours 38 min
Robin and Patrick best couple? For me only if it were the end of the show. They are so annoying
Peace, Love and Happiness
8 May 2008
2 days 10 hours
Biggest HO HO HO:
Emily Stewart-ATWT
Alison Stewart-ATWT
Brooke Logan-B&B
Claudia Zaccrara-GH
Donna Logan-B&B
Sharon Newman-Y&R
Biggest Male HO HO HO:
NIck Marone-B&B
Rick Forrester-B&B
Eric Forrester-B&B
Ridge Forrester-B&B
Sonny Corthinos
Dusty Dovonan
Biggest Glitter YOO YOO:
Lily Winters-Y&R
Magic PAV:
Sonny corthinos
EJ Dimera
Need new Love Interest:
Brooke Logan-B&B
Stephanie Forrester-B&B
Phyllis Newman-B&B
Jason Morgan-Gh
Bridget Forrester-B&B
Felicia Forrester-B&B
Need some role in the hay:
NUke-ATWT
Jill Abbott-YR
Jack Abbott-YR
Stephanie Forrester-B&B
Dumbest Idiot:
Cane Ashby-Y&R
Adam Wilson-Y&R
Ej Dimera-Days
Lily Winters-Y&R
Melanie-Days
Sonny Corthinos-Gh
Nick Marone-B&B
Brad Synder-ATWT
Cris Vega-OLTL
Lulu and Lucky Spencer-GH
Smartest Character:
Stephanie Forrester-B&B
Victor Newman-Y&R
Diane Miller-GH
Scene Chewery:
Jennifer Gareis-B&B
Bree Williamson-OLTL
Molly Burnett-Days
Hair Model:
Molly burnett-Days
Erin sanders-Y&R
Tammin Sursok-Y&R
Dismantle the genre:
Brad Bell-B&B
Ken corday-Days
Dena Higley -Days
Bob Guza-GH
Chris goutman and Jean Passante-ATWT
Ellen Wheeler-GL
Brian Frons-ABC
Barbara Bloom-CBS
siomonstuart2003
6 December 2007
2 weeks 4 days
Super show guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just great I look forward to hearing from men and ladies in they year 09! Thanks guys
3 December 2008
31 min 17 sec
You guys are hilarious.
3 December 2008
31 min 17 sec
You guys are hilarious.
15 October 2008
2 days 10 hours
Loved it.
Happy New Yrs. guys
10 May 2008
2 weeks 12 hours
Happy New Year! Great podcast. LEAN Six Sigma? Ewww, that's a word I hate as an IT person.
12 May 2008
8 hours 54 min
Great Podcast Y'all! Loved y'alls rant about AMC. Lord knows I tried to watch that show and just couldn't do it. All I would say while watching it is "This show is BAAAADDDDD!" Poor Beth Ehlers and Ricky Paull Goldin should have stayed on GL. That says something when you should have stayed there. I don't know what happened to Beth either Luke. I don't think she really fits the role of Taylor.
I agree with Jamey about Justin Deas being severely under used. By the way, he does hold the record for Emmy's which is why he doesn't enter himself anymore. He's GL's Best Actor and he sits there in Company giving advice to people instead bringing it. It's sad really. I did enjoy it the other day when he went off on Beth and Coop.
I only have one complaint. I think Cyrus Foley should have been on one of those Ho Ho Ho lists. He's SF's resident Man Whore. LOL! Other than that, great job as usual!
4 August 2008
11 hours 10 min
You know what I love my rapemance! I dont care how wrong they are.
And the only thing I enjoyed about amc was Dixie's return even if it only was as a ghost....still hoping for a REAL return. Also babe dying was a good thing.
Best couple was so Spixie LOVE THEM!!!!!
22 October 2008
12 hours 21 min
Thank you guys so much. With two little kids it's hard to get out for NYE so I spent the last hour before midnight enjoying the podcast. It was quite festive and I loved it.
22 January 2008
2 hours 6 min
Oh wow, Melanie that is amazing! We are so honored that you would ring in the New Year listening to us. We appreciate all of you guys so much!
6 September 2008
2 days 8 hours
it really seems PAST time for someone to *SPEAK OUT* about whats going on behind the scenes @ AMC...because from the outside, it looks like COMPLETE TURMOIL.
i dont have confidence that anyone @ AMC knows WHAT THE HELL THEY ARE DOING.
www.nornsisland.com
22 October 2008
12 hours 21 min
Jamey,
I had to turn up the volume so I could hear you over my hubby's snoring (not to worry, I woke him up in time to give me a new year's kiss). You guys really make me laugh. Plus a special thanks to you and Regan for validating my sadness over Liason. I watched the rerun from the B&W ball and you guys are right. TPTB went wrong when they made everyone friends.
6 April 2008
4 weeks 6 days
ITA...shockingly great podcast folks!
Gotta show some DAYS love before I quit watching, here are some additions for your lists:
Allison Sweeney (Most in need of a Makeover: speaking of hot mess, cut that hair already!)
Patsy Pease (Best Guest Return: one word, "Papa!")
John & Marlena (Worst Couple)
John's Death/Funeral & Grandpa Shawn's Funeral (Best Scenes)
Breakup of Stax (Dreams Really Do Come True)
Inevitable reunion of Chelsea/Max (Be Careful What you Wish For)
Marlena Evans & Lucas Roberts & Nick Fallon (Dumbest Idiot Award)
Stefano DiMera & Victor Kiriakis (Smartest Award)
Lexie Carver (Scenery Chewer of the Year)
6 February 2008
12 hours 38 min
I listen to the podcast and have to disagree that AMC is the worst show. It is bad but it has a few bright spots
Peace, Love and Happiness
10 December 2008
1 week 5 days
Okay where to start, i should have written down the categories so i could have done this lol, but I was busy helping G-Rents with putting up christmas decorations -.-.
So instead i will just make a few comments.
#1. AMC is really 'that' bad? I am a newer AMC fan and I have to say while it isn't OLTL/YR, I am enjoying it more then GH.
#2. DAYS STORYLINES ARE IMPROVING? Please please please someone show me the improving storylines, because seriously all I see are wasted actors and more money hogs getting put on contract every week.
#3. I know, I know, Liason = 'trueeeeeeeeeeeeeee lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvezzZzzZ' but I really REALLY agree that they should do a triangle / a WELL WRITTEN QUAD with Liz/Lucky/Sam/Jason.
Anyways OLTL is my #1 soap for this year in the states, YR is a close second.
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A.K.A. ssjohn
22 August 2007
36 min 32 sec
Thanks for listening everyone... it was a long night recording this but well worth it! I heart you too Nel!
16 August 2007
11 min 58 sec
It's really that bad. AMC isn't even a sliver of what it was 10 years ago.