Y&R Chat podcast covers, past and present.
About Ali
Hi! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Ali. I started watching The Young and the Restless in the summer of 1993. At the time, I was only 13 years old, at home from school on summer vacation. What can I say? I got hooked by the power struggles of Newman vs. Abbott, the budding love story of Nick and Sharon, and the wild rivalry between Phyllis and Christine.
The Story of Y&R Chat
In May of 2008, I found myself with some spare time, and a desire to work on a video project. I founded my YRChat channel on YouTube and spoke aloud publicly about Y&R for the very first time. Through my weekly video vlog, I met so many other wonderful fans of the show. By December 2010, I began releasing each weekly chat as a podcast, which introduced me up to a whole new group of group of friends.
Founded in July 2013, YRChat.com provides a home for my weekly video and podcast series. It’s also a way to bring together fans of the show to connect with me, but more importantly, to connect with each other! We are a fun and friendly group, true fans of the show. So, jump right in, and let’s start chatting about The Young and the Restless!
The Flashback Archives
I also create Y&R Chat Flashback Specials — themed bonus episodes filled with remastered moments from years of the show, plus all-new commentary. These Flashbacks are a way to revisit the past, reflect on memorable storylines, and celebrate the community we’ve built together.
Beyond Y&R Chat
If you enjoy the emotional, character-driven drama of soaps, you will love my debut novel, The Fauna and the Flora — a forest fantasy soap opera that I wrote, published, narrated, and even composed an original song for. It’s a world of my imagination beyond Y&R Chat and a true labor of love for the genre.
Hi Ali! Been listening for a while but finally getting around to engaging with the site. I got into Y&R officially last Christmas while I was home with my mom and have been hooked since – I used to watch with her as a kid, so it was easy to take on in my adulthood. Wish I would have done it sooner. My mom and I bond over Y&R now and I can’t wait to gift her your book for Christmas. I started listening to the audiobook and it’s become my comfort story before bed. I appreciate you! Happy Holidays.
Oh, this made my heart so happy to read. I love that Y&R has come full circle for you and your mom, and that it’s something you get to share together now. That kind of connection is really special. I’m also honored that the audiobook has become part of your bedtime routine and that you’re thinking of gifting the book for Christmas—that truly means more to me than I can say. Thank you so much for being here and for taking the time to share this. Happy Holidays to you and your mom!
Hi Ali, I started watching the show around 12(1993) with my mom as a daily ritual before she went to work. I have continued watching on my own ever since. Still keeping in contact with my mom about the show. I live with my husband and 2 boys who have no interest in it at all!!! So I am so glad I stumbled onto your YouTube Chanel. Great job really enjoy your chats. I have been going through some of your old ones to refresh my memory lol it’s great!! So thank you for your time doing this. keep up… Read more »
This is an awesome Y&R community!
I’ve been watching Y&R for nearly the same amount of time as you Ali, and it’s fantabulous how you really “get” the show. I love your perspectives an opinions you share on the weekly podcast I Just found a few weeks ago.
Thanks for all your time and energy keeping us all up date and so so much more!
Thank you so much, Michelle! I’m so happy you found us. It’s wonderful to hear from you!
Love this site Ali, unfortunately I don’t get enough time to check it out more, but when I can I do. So glad I stumbled across your youtube channel all those years ago, basically YOU GET Y&R and I dig that. Take care darl from Aus
Love the site, Ali!