About this episode

Emily O'Brien discusses her journey in soap operas and video games with hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart.

Emily O'Brien joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The Days of Our Lives star tells us about her eclectic journey on Days and The Young and the Restless. Emily also tells us about her proflic career as an actress and voice on many of the world's most popular video games. Emily shares how she stumbled into being the first-ever test subject for digital technology used in films like Avatar. The Daytime Emmy-nominated actress also reveals how she landed her first jobs in Hollywood just as it felt like she may have to beg her parents for money. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to and celebration of the Soap Industry, hosted by Soap royalty Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Enjoy the podcast on CBS's YouTube channel, on the free Audacy app, and wherever you get your podcasts.

People in this episode

Hosts: Rebecca Budig, Greg Rikaart

Guest: Emily O'Brien

Topics covered

• soap operas
• acting career
• video games
• digital technology
• Hollywood

Keywords

• Emily O'Brien
• Days of Our Lives
• The Young and the Restless
• acting
• video games
• digital technology
• Avatar

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless

Books & works: Avatar

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