5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 5): Jane Espenson, Brad, Bell, Caitlynne Medrek, Kate Conway, Lindsey Middleton, Sierra Hersek, Lisa Gifford, Karolina Sivas, Rob Healy, Ron Hanks, Robert Keller, John Halbach, Matthew McKelligon

Out With Dad

In Part 5 of We Love Soaps TV's 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show, Michael Goldberg chats with Jane Espenson (Husbands), Brad Bell (Husbands), Caitlynne Medrek (Out With Dad), Kate Conway (Out With Dad), Lindsey Middleton (Out With Dad), Jason Leaver (Out With Dad), Sierra Hersek (Dark Pool), Elisar Cabrera (3some), Lisa Gifford (3some), Karolina Sivas (Broken at Love), Rob Healy (Broken at Love), Ron Hanks (Golden California), Deshaude Barner (Orange Juice in Bishop's Garden), Robert Keller (Gay Nerds), JP Larocque (Gay Nerds), John Halbach (EastSiders, Wallflowers) and Matthew McKelligon (EastSiders).

Watch Part 5 (Episode 5.30) below:



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INTERVIEW: Kelsey Jorissen on 'The Dreamers' Season Finale, Being an Artist in Chicago, and The Future

Have you discovered Chicago-based web series The Dreamers yet? In the age of binge-watching, this is the perfect time. The season finale debuts tonight at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Many have checked out the show, and it was recently nominated for two Indie Series Awards, best ensemble and best writing in a drama.

The Dreamers centers on Kara (Kelsey Jorissen) and her five best friends: Cavin (Mike Hamilton), Clarissa (Giselle Ruecking) Jackson (Michael Bartz), Brad (David Wesley Mitchell) and Eliza (Callie Stephens). All six have graduated from Art School and, as they fight to achieve their career dreams, it is the bond of friendship that keeps them going.

Ultimately, what makes The Dreamers such a relatable and heartwarming series is that we all know what it's like to endure the desperation, heartbreak and struggle it can be to make your dreams become a reality. Watching The Dreamers you get a true sense that these are real people that you could easily run into on the street. There isn't anything that feels manufactured for the sake of plot.

However, there is much more to The Dreamers. Like any good series, it focuses on the romantic lives of the main characters. Relationships end, new ones begin, but through it all the bonds of friendship are never broken. These are characters I would want to meet for coffee or a drink.

Do Kara, Cavin, Clarissa, Jackson, Brad and Eliza find the success and love that they want? You are going to have to watch to find out, and I urge you do so.

The Dreamers' Kelsey Jorissen and guest star
Michael Goldberg.

I was honored to have a chance to see the dynamic Kelsey Jorissen in action. Jorissen not only stars as Kara, but is also the writer and director of the series. It was fascinating watching her jump between acting and directing, especially as she was playing opposite someone (me) who has never acted before a day in his life.

I sat down with Kelsey after the shoot was over, and we spoke about what it was like for The Dreamers to be nominated for two Indie Series Awards, her goals for the show, and why The Dreamers is an Indie worth checking out. Read our exclusive interview below:

Michael Goldberg Talks Daytime Emmy Awards on 'BuzzWorthy Radio'

We Love Soaps' Michael Goldberg was a guest on Na'Vell Lee's "BuzzWorthy Radio" last night to discuss the Daytime Emmy nominations. Who should win? Who was snubbed? Listen to their discussion below.

'Days of our Lives' Spotlight: Jack Deveraux and Jennifer Horton

Photo Credit: NBC

I recently wrote out about the disastrous pairing of Daniel (Shawn Christian) and Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) on Days of Our Lives, asking if it was time for them to call it quits.  Based on the emails, comments on this website and the social media responses we received, many fans think it is.

The continued focus on this couple in the past few weeks has not helped make me root for them. In fact, I find myself rooting for Liam (Mark Collier). Something is not working. What did work for many years was the pairing of Jack and Jennifer. In their time they were the it couple. Their story had so many layers to it and the audience longed for them to be together. There was angst, drama, laughter, adventure and, most of all, love. It was obvious these two people belonged together.

The dynamic Matthew Ashford (the definitive Jack Deveraux) may never return to the show. And if he did, would it even be possible to recapture the dynamic the couple once had? Could the writers finally get it right? Jack and Jennifer fans remained very loyal to their favorite couple over the years, and they never had it easy.

So for those Jack and Jennifer fans out there, or for DAYS fans who never experienced this couple at their peak, below are a selection of classic videos that I consider to be some of their most defining moments.

Enjoy!

Hope's Choice on 'The Bold and the Beautiful'. Are You #TeamHott or #TeamLope?

The Bold and the Beautiful heroine Hope Logan (played by Kim Matula) has it all these days. It wasn't that long ago she was fighting Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Woods) endlessly for the love of Liam Spencer (Emmy winner Scott Clifton). But boy have the tables turned for this young lady.

Now, she gets to be the object of affection for two men: Liam and his half- brother, Wyatt (Emmy winner Darin Brooks, a nominee at this year's Indie Series Awards) Both Liam and Wyatt have their charms. Hope can let loose with Wyatt and have fun. However, Liam was her first love (Oliver who?) and he doesn't bring a psychotic mother like Quinn (Emmy winner Rena Sofer) to the table.

SPOTLIGHT: 'Days of our Lives' Memorable Musical Montages

I an a romantic. I admit it. I want to watch a couple fall in love slowly and and sit on the edge of my seat as I wait for "the moment." Do you remember the days when your favorite couple fought so hard to be together? And then, when they were finally united, they received their own special song? This signified that they had "made it." Or when they were torn apart, they would remember the good times shared, and the beautiful song would play in the background of a flashback sequence. Do you miss that? I do!

I miss hearing the latest pop songs on the soaps and how much many of them added to the shows in the '80s and early '90s, before the show couldn't afford to pay for them anymore. Music added so much to the moment.

Today, I want to highlight Days of Our Lives, which was known as the show for supercouples and romance. Below are some of my favorite musical montages from the past, including John (then thought to be Roman) and Marlena, Bo and Hope, Kim and Shane, and Steve and Kayla. I would love to hear what you think about the use of music in daytime soaps.

DAYS: Is It Time For Daniel & Jennifer To Call It Quits For Good?

DAYS OF OUR LIVES is doing so many things well right now. I have already gone on record saying how lovely the WilSon Wedding was. Salem feels like a town that I want to visit. Every character on the show is connected to each other in some way. Their use of history has never been better.

In a recent scene, Julie (the divine Susan Seaforth Hayes) let Sami (Alison Sweeney) have it for not giving "poor Nick" a second chance, considering all of the times the Hortons and Bradys have forgiven Sami. This takes even on more meaning, because how supportive Julie was of Sami, during the Sami & Lucas days.

Hope (Kristian Alfonso) is front and center again and working incredibly well with Daniel Cosgrove as Aidan.

Fireworks will explode when Sami finally finds out about EJ's affair with Abby.

However, there is something that still isn't working for me. That would be Daniel and Jennifer.

5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 3): Cherish Lee, Kit Williamson, Brea Grant, Dane Ohlrogge, Kelsey Jorissen, Coco Fernandez, Jonathan Holbrook, Jillian Clare, Patrika Darbo, Brandon Goins, Colleen Zenk & Philip Cook

In Part 3 of WE LOVE SOAPS TV's 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show, Michael Goldberg chats with Cherish Lee, who offers a sample of her latest single. Also featured are EastSiders nominees Kit Williamson and Brea Grant; Dane Ohlrogge, Kelsey Jorissen and Coco Fernandez from the nominated ensemble of The Dreamers; four-time nominee Jonathan Holbrook of STILL; Clutch star and nominee Jillian Clare, who won the award for Best Supporting Actress - Drama; Patrika Darbo, from the nominated Bloomers ensemble and the upcoming Acting Dead; Tainted Dreams actors Brandon Goins and Colleen Zenk, who was also nominated for her work in Thurston; and Philip Cook from Malice, who took home Best Special Effects award.

Watch Part 3 (Episode 5.28) below and stayed tuned for more Red Carpet interviews soon.



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5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 2): Lisa Roumain, Darcie Siciliano, John Cramer, Jade Harlow, Vanessa Verduga, Michele Kanan, Sean Kanan, Brent Bailey, Joanna Sotomura, Jessica DiGiovanni, Brennan Caldwell & Josh Duboff

In Part 2 of WE LOVE SOAPS TV's 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show, Michael Goldberg chats with Split lead actress nominee Lisa Roumain; He's With Me nominees Darcie Siciliano and John Cramer; The Bay nominee and Days of our Lives actress Jade Harlow; Justice Woman creator and star Vanessa Verduga; Indie Series Awards judge Michele Kanan and presenter Sean Kanan, soon returning to the The Bold and the Beautiful; My Synthesized Life nominee and Emma Approved actor Brent Bailey and Emma Approved star Joanna Sotomura; and Twenty Five nominees Jessica DiGiovanni, Brennan Caldwell and Josh Duboff.

Watch Part 2 (Episode 5.27) below and stayed tuned for more Red Carpet interviews soon.



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INTERVIEW: Kieran Turner, Robert Bogue and John Halbach Preview WALLFLOWERS Season 2

Created, written and directed by Kieran Turner (Jobriath A.D.), the web series WALLFLOWERS centers around a group of thirtysomethings dealing with life in New York City, who come together in a group for singles. At its heart, WALLFLOWERS highlights the bonds of friendship and the magic of love. Romance plays a major part in the show's second season, airing on STAGE17, and we are introduced to two potential new couples in the premiere--sexy and sweet Alex (John Halbach, EASTSIDERS) & cynical Bryce (Patch Darragh) and cocky Fred (Robert Bogue, GUIDING LIGHT) & feisty Jane (Jolly Abraham).

Love is universal, something we are all looking for. Daytime soap opera fans who are missing their daily dose of “love in the afternoon,” can check out WALLFLOWERS and find it, along with deep friendship, love, humor and romance.

We Love Soaps recently had the chance to speak to Kieran Turner, John Halbach, and Robert Bogue about the second season of WALLFLOWERS and more. Read our exclusive interview.

WE LOVE SOAPS:  Kieran, how did you come up with WALLFLOWERS?
KIERAN TURNER:  It was something that I had written as a pilot several years ago, but it was a little different. It wasn't necessarily focusing on that specific age group of older thirtysomethings I wrote it as a pilot just to see if I could write television and I kind of shoved it in a drawer and didn't do anything with it. I had made a film, a documentary called Jobriath A.D., about the first openly gay rock start star, and this was in 2012, and had been on the festival circuit with it. The programmers there had invited a web series called THE OUTS to participate. I wasn't very well versed in web series. But I was very impressed with what the folks at THE OUTS had been able to do. It had good writing, good production values, it looked really professional, and I realized people were actually doing it to this level and it was amazing.

5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show (Part 1): Carolyn Hennesy, Sebastian La Cause, Christine Lakin, Eric Martsolf, Darin Brooks & Kelly Kruger

In Part 1 of WE LOVE SOAPS TV's 5th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show, Michael Goldberg chats with actress and author Carolyn Hennesy, who brilliantly hosted this year's ceremony. Also featured are Sebastian La Cause, producer and star of Best Web Series - Drama winner Hustling; Christine Lakin, producer and star of Lovin' Lakin and one of Indie Series Awards judges this year; Days of our Lives star Eric Martsolf, a presenter who will appear in the upcoming zombie comedy Acting Dead; and Bloomers nominee Darin Brooks with Kelly Kruger, former star of The Young and the Restless.

Watch Part 1 (Episode 5.26) below and stayed tuned for more Red Carpet interviews soon.

DAYS: Why Will and Sonny's Wedding Mattered More Than You May Think

Sonny Kirirakis and Will Horton wedding photo.
Photo Credit: Photo Credit: JPI Studios/ Howard Wise

DAYS OF OUR LIVES couple Sonny and Will, affectionately known as "WilSon" to fans, got married this week, and a lot can be said about the first male same sex couple to get married on Daytime TV. Sonny and Will get to kiss, they get to have sex, and now they get to marry just like any other couple on soaps. But beyond that milestone, this wedding represented something different. Once upon a time in a soap opera land far, far away, a wedding meant something. A couple "earned" their wedding. They didn't meet, have sex, fall in love, and then get married in three months. What always made soap operas unique was viewers having the chance to see relationships develop slowly. How can you care about something, if you don’t have the time to invest in the relationship?

Will and Sonny have been through it all, and now they get their payoff. What makes this wedding extra special are the relationships between the characters that are connected to Sonny and Will. Marlena, ostensibly the heart and soul of DAYS, was the perfect person to officiate the ceremony. We saw on camera months of Marlena and Will bonding during his coming out process, as she helped him cope. She saw him through his darkest days.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV: Jessica DiGiovanni on TWENTY FIVE and her Indie Series Awards Nomination

Jessica DiGiovanni plays "Kendall" on TWENTY FIVE.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.25), Michael Goldberg chats with Jessica DiGiovanni, who is nominated in the "Best Supporting Actress - Comedy" category at the upcoming 5th Annual Indie Series Awards for his work as "Kendall" in TWENTY FIVE.

DiGiovanni shares her reaction to the nomination, and offers insights into her "go big or go home" TWENTY FIVE character.

Watch below:



To catch up on TWENTY FIVE, visit watchtwentyfive.com. For more information on Brennan Caldwell, visit jessicadigiovanni.com.

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WE LOVE SOAPS TV: Brennan Caldwell on TWENTY FIVE and his Indie Series Awards Nomination

Brennan Caldwell plays "Jimmy" on TWENTY FIVE.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.24), Michael Goldberg chats with actor Brennan Caldwell, who is nominated in the "Best Lead Actor - Comedy" category at the upcoming 5th Annual Indie Series Awards for his work as "Jimmy" in TWENTY FIVE. He will also be a presenter at the ceremony.

Caldwell shares his reaction to the nomination, offers his take on his TWENTY FIVE character, and gives a demonstration of how to do Jimmy cathartic leap from the first season finale.

Watch below:



To catch up on TWENTY FIVE, visit watchtwentyfive.com. For more information on Brennan Caldwell, visit brennancaldwell.com.

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WE LOVE SOAPS TV: Sebastian La Cause on His HUSTLING Journey and the Indie Series Awards

Sebastian La Cause's HUSTLING is nominated for nine Indie
Series Awards this year.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.22), Michael Goldberg chats with three-time Indie Series Award-winner Sebastian La Cause, who is nominated again this year in the "Best Lead Actor - Drama", "Best Writing - Drama", and "Best Web Series - Drama" categories.

La Cause talks about the evolution of HUSTLING over the past three seasons, and the show's upcoming finale. He also shares his reaction to this year's ISA nominations.

Watch below:



To catch up on HUSTLING, visit hustlingthewebseries.com. Follow Sebastian La Cause on Twitter @hustlingseries.

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WE LOVE SOAPS TV: Colleen Zenk on THURSTON and Her Indie Series Awards Nomination

THURSTON Indie Series Awards nominee Colleen Zenk
with WE LOVE SOAPS TV host Michael Goldberg.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.21), Michael Goldberg chats with THURSTON star Colleen Zenk, who is nominated in the Best Lead Actress - Drama category at the upcoming 5th Annual Indie Series Awards. She is also soon to appear in the web series TAINTED DREAMS, nominated for Best Ensemble - Drama.

Zenk shares her reaction to her ISA5 nomination, compares THURSTON's "Agnes Snead" to her longtime AS THE WORLD TURNS character ("Barbara Ryan"), and reveals the current slate of projects she's working on.

Watch below:



To catch up on THURSTON, visit thurston-series.com. Follow Colleen Zenk on Twitter at @ColleenZenk.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ginger Parker and Luis Bustamante on the Creation of their Web Series BEVERLY PILLS, and Why the World is Ready for Scarlett Davis!

Socialite Scarlett Davis is used to the good life. But when she loses her money overnight, what is a girl to do? If you are Scarlett, you start selling prescription medication and make a killing doing it! Scarlett isn't any ordinary girl and BEVERLY PILLS isn't any ordinary web series. We Love Soaps received a sneak peak of the first episode, and Ginger Parker is truly hilarious as the wacky Scarlett with lines like:

"Carry this money, it's heavy!"

"God the new dog next door is so cute. Go by me one twice as cute!"

"I promise I married her for love, not for her green card, so she can clean for free!"

We also learn what an Asian Martini is! BEVERLY PILLS brings the laughs and we spoke with the masterminds behind the series, Luis Bustamante and Ginger Parker. Read our exclusive interview below.

WE LOVE SOAPS: How did you come up with the concept of BEVERLY PILLS?
LUIS BUSTAMANTE: I graduated in September and was doing my thesis film and made a short. I got a bunch of my hilarious and very talented friends to be in it. Then Ginger, my producing partner and protagonist, and I had this idea of grabbing from the film we already had and expanding it into a bigger and wider storyline. The film starts and ends where the season starts and ends.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV: Josh Duboff on TWENTY FIVE and the Indie Series Awards

TWENTY FIVE creator Josh Duboff with WE LOVE SOAPS
TV host Michael Goldberg.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.20), Michael Goldberg chats with the producer/director/writer of TWENTY FIVE, Josh Duboff.

Duboff shares his reaction to TWENTY FIVE's four nominations, including Best Web Series - Comedy, and teases the secret the "Oakley" character mentioned in the final episode of the first season.

Watch below:



To catch up on TWENTY FIVE, visit watchtwentyfive.com. For more information on Josh Duboff, visit joshduboff.com.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV: Andrew Glaszek on HUSTLING and his Indie Series Awards Nomination

Andrew Glaszek plays "Jay" in HUSTLING.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.18), Michael Goldberg chats with actor Andrew Glaszek, who is nominated in the "Best Supporting Actor - Drama" category at the upcoming 5th Annual Indie Series Awards for his work as "Jay" in HUSTLING.

Glaszek shares thoughts on his first acting nomination, working with HUSTLING creator Sebastian La Cause and the evolution of Jay, and his passion around raising money for Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS in the annual Broadway Bares event.

Watch below:



To catch up on HUSTLING, visit hustlingthewebseries.com. Follow Andrew Glaszek on Twitter @AndrewGlaszek.

For more on Andrew's upcoming show, "Nothing But Trash," visit nothingbuttrashnyc.wix.com.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV: Alex Trow on TWENTY FIVE and her Indie Series Awards Nomination

Alex Trow plays "Taylor" on TWENTY FIVE.

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV (5.17), Michael Goldberg chats with actress Alex Trow, who is nominated in the "Best Lead Actress - Comedy" category at the upcoming 5th Annual Indie Series Awards for her work as "Taylor" in TWENTY FIVE.

Trow shares her reaction to the nomination as well as insights into her web series alter ego.

Watch below:



To catch up on TWENTY FIVE, visit watchtwentyfive.com. For more information on Alex Trow, visit alextrow.com.