Yes, Beyond the Gates was in reruns this week, but that show must go on. This week host Dan J Kroll sneaks into Fairmont Crest to look for some of the residents that we don't get to see on-screen. Surely they have stories to tell.

This week, Dan's "nemesis" Richard Simms, the executive editor of Soaps.com and the former overseer of Soaps In Depth magazine drops in to talk about why he loves Beyond the Gates. Plus, there's some talk about what isn't quite working -- and one story twist that Richard thinks would make absolutely no sense.

My View From Beyond the Gates podcast is a weekly commentary about the CBS soap opera Beyond the Gates. It is hosted by Soap Central founder Dan J Kroll.

It doesn't matter what it is -- restaurants, fashion, politics, or Beyond the Gates. Everyone has an opinion. And, contrary to what some may believe, everyone is entitled to their opinion. But, as Salt n Pepa said in "None Of Your Business," opinions are like... well, let's just say that everybody's got one.

We also all make mistakes, though some are bigger than others. You know, like sexing your ex in an elevator in the middle of a tornado. Or pushing ahead with an ambush proposal when people have told you not to.

If only there was someone there to tell these folks that they're wrong. This week there is -- me!

My View From Beyond the Gates podcast is a weekly commentary about the CBS soap opera Beyond the Gates. It is hosted by Soap Central founder Dan J Kroll.

It’s not easy when our favorite character is going through some stuff. But it’s not personal — in fact, it’s probably just the opposite. You never want to get to a point where your favorite character (or couple) is just background filler.

Take Eva and her damaged-beyond-repair liver. There are some fans who insist the writers hate Eva. Why else would they do this to her? Others think it’s Kat that the writers hate because they are forcing her to potentially be a donor for a sister that she hates. To those viewers, I say: This is a soap opera. This is what happens on a soap opera! Soap operas are messy. Soap operas are twisted. They are about love and hate and jealousy and passion and all of the emotions in between. And, if I am being honest, they often make absolutely no sense. That’s why we watch.

My View From Beyond the Gates podcast is a weekly commentary about the CBS soap opera Beyond the Gates. It is hosted by Soap Central founder Dan J Kroll.