The Wildest Soap Opera Plot Twists Ever w/ Ira Madison III
Podcast: The NightlyPublished On: Tue Dec 16 2025
Description: Jacquis Neal and Matt Bragg stay up late with writer and cultural critic Ira Madison III for a dreamy deep dive into soap operas and the fine art of an afternoon nap.What You’ll Hear:From “The Floor” to the Pillow: Ira shares behind-the-scenes stories from his stint on the trivia show The Floor, and why losing on TV was still a win.Naps, Novels, and Nightcaps: The trio trade cozy talk about their favorite ways to unwind — from post-lunch naps to baseball-game snoozes.Soaps and Scandals: A gleeful rundown of the wildest soap opera plots ever aired — from secret twins to towns rebuilt on mysterious islands.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:00 Ira joins from The Floor04:30 Talking sleep and the joy of naps09:00 Soap opera nostalgia begins13:30 The wild world of Days of Our Lives20:00 The twin twist of General Hospital23:10 The island of New Salem24:00 Goodnights and sweet dreamsFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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