About this episode

Jessica Collins discusses her career in daytime television and her transition to children's literature.

From daytime drama to storytime, Jessica Collins joins us to talk her iconic run on The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives. She reflects on her soap roots, fan-favorite moments, and the fast-paced world of daytime TV… plus her new chapter as a children’s author with Where’s Big Dog?. Grab a copy of Where’s Big Dog below https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Wheres-Big-Dog/Jessica-Collins/ Thank you to our partner Quince - Go to https://www.Quince.com/heydude for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Ian McNeny for YEA Media Group If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Christine and David as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@yeamediagroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Guest: Jessica Collins

Topics covered

• daytime TV
• soap operas
• children's literature
• interviews
• celebrity culture

Keywords

• Jessica Collins
• The Young and the Restless
• Days of Our Lives
• Where’s Big Dog?
• daytime drama

Sponsors

Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: YEA Media Group, Simon & Schuster, Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless

Books & works: Where’s Big Dog?

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