PEL Presents PMP#105: The Death of Soap Operas (Is Greatly Exaggerated)

<p>Mark is joined by novelist <a href="https://sarahlynbruck.com/">Sarahlyn Bruck</a> and playwright <a href="https://prettymuchpop.com/2021/02/24/pmp83-disabled-representation/"> Kayla Dryesse</a> to discuss the conventions, evolution, and influence of daytime soaps. Are they actually terrible, or is critical dismissal of them largely sexist? Are prestige TV shows like <em>Downton Abbey</em> and <em>White Orchid</em> really just soaps in disguise?</p> <p>For more, visit <a href="http://prettymuchpop.com/">prettymuchpop.com</a>. Hear bonus content for this episode at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/prettymuchpop">patreon.com/prettymuchpop</a> or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/mark-lintertainment/id6442569583?id=6442569583">Mark Lintertainment Channel</a>.</p> <p>Sponsors: Use the code "Pretty" at <a href="https://nebia.com/pretty">Nebia.com/pretty</a> to get 10% off a superior shower experience. Get a loan to lower your monthly payments at <a href="https://upstart.com/PRETTY">Upstart.com/PRETTY</a>.</p>