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Roger Froilan
Title: Writer
Email: havenpodcasts@gmail.com
Location: Limington, ME
Social Media Links: Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram
Expertise
Topics of Expertise: General Hospital, horror films — particularly of the 1970s, comic books, sci-fi, UFO/paranormal, drive-in movies and theaters, and old Hollywood.
Years In This Expertise: 25+
Shows You Write About: General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless, as well as Hallmark holiday films and horror movie reviews.
Education & Certifications
Education: Bachelors in English, Salem State College, Salem, MA
Years in Cable Access Television and Audio/Visual Services: 20+
Previous Publications: TheList.com, Drive-In Asylum magazine, and blogs at Havenpodcasts.com.
A Word from Roger Froilan
How Author Began Career: I started out working in cable access television and moved over into audio/visual services within hotels. I’ve also been the operations manager and program manager at Saugus Cable Television in Saugus, MA. I host/produce three podcasts, a live monthly video show, and three blogs. Having been a fan of General Hospital since 1981, I eventually transitioned into being a soap opera news writer, and enjoy every minute of it.
Personal Interests: My shows include the podcasts: Then Is Now, in which we discuss pop culture of the past and how it relates today; The East Meets the West, in which we discuss Shaw Bros. Kung Fu films and spaghetti westerns from the 1960s to the 1980s; and The Cult Movie Lounge in which we analyze cult films from the 70s and 80s. My monthly live video show is called Fright Lounge in which we discuss all horror media, for the seasoned horror fan as well as newcomers. I also write three blogs: Then Is Now, which is pop culture-based, The Films of John Saxon, discussing the late actor’s genre work, and the 1970s Horror Film Blog in which I review every horror movie released from 1970 through 1979. I also collect TV Guides and have a Facebook page dedicated to scans from the old magazines, as well as old movie newspaper ads, a lost art.
GH’s Willow Taking Care of Drew Is a Horror Movie Waiting to Happen
Drew going home with Willow doesn’t feel like recovery, it feels like the start of something much darker.
From Port Charles to the Red Carpet: GH’s Michael Easton Reconnects With Jophielle Love
Michael Easton turning up with Jophielle Love at a film premiere felt less like a reunion and more like continuity fans never stopped holding onto.
General Hospital Spoilers Preview February 5: Brook Lynn Reaches a Breaking Point
Alexis advises Curtis against acting simply because he can while Trina voices her concern to Kai about unseen danger and Michael informs Sonny and Carly…
DAYS’ Emily O’Brien Says Gwen Is Playing a Smarter Game This Time
Emily O’Brien describes a version of Gwen shaped by restraint, patience, and a willingness to wait instead of escalate.
Why GH’s Choice of Nathan to Lead the Investigation Should Worry Michael
The danger for Michael on General Hospital isn’t a rushed arrest but a patient investigator who already knows his tells.
GH’s Katelyn MacMullen Warns Willow Is Done Playing Fair
Katelyn MacMullen reveals that Willow’s confidence in Michael’s family power has made her more willing to take risks she once would have avoided.
General Hospital Spoilers Preview February 4: Anna Pleads for Freedom While Doubt Tightens Around Her
Willow tells Michael she has not committed to anything while Anna asks Felicia to get her out so she can stop Faison and Laura encourages…
DAYS’ Susan Seaforth Hayes Takes a Walk Through Salem’s Past
Susan Seaforth Hayes reminded fans that Salem isn’t just a setting, but a place that’s been lived in, returned to, and quietly carried forward.
GH’s Alexis Had the Upper Hand With Willow and Let It Go
Alexis saw through Willow’s threat and still stepped aside, protecting something bigger than a single exchange.
GH’s Ryan Paevey Opens the Door to His Everyday Life With New YouTube Channel
Ryan Paevey revealed he’s been quietly building a personal YouTube channel focused on ocean time, creativity, and daily moments.
General Hospital Spoilers Preview February 3: Emma Sounds the Alarm, Diane Sees an Opening, and Britt Faces Pressure
Dante talks to Jason about being led back, while Emma reports that Faison is alive and ADA Turner gives Sonny a noncommittal answer.
Xander Shows Rare Self-Awareness on DAYS–Proceed With Caution
Xander experienced a brief moment of clarity that stopped short of redemption.
GH Shows How Control Can Be More Dangerous Than Violence
Britt’s fear wasn’t about guns or threats, but about losing the medication keeping her stable.
Susan Lucci Breaks Her Silence on a Possible GH and Erica Kane Crossover
Lucci made it clear she would not return for a cameo, but said she would listen if there were real work involved.
DAYS The Rinse January 30: Leo Tries to Purge Dimitri — and Accidentally Diagnoses Himself
What starts as a confrontation becomes a mirror as Leo learns that separating from Dimitri isn’t as simple as blocking a number.
DAYS’ Wally Kurth Steps Back From Touring With The Day Players
Wally Kurth paused his touring schedule while remaining part of The Day Players.
Nathan’s Memories on GH Don’t Sound Like Memories — They Sound Like Programming
Nathan’s recitation of the periodic table leaves Lulu questioning what he really remembers.
GH’s Alexa Havins Breaks Down Lulu and Nathan’s Forbidden Kiss and What Comes Next
Alexa Havins said Lulu and Nathan crossed the line without planning to, describing the kiss as a misstep driven by circumstance rather than intention.
General Hospital Spoilers Preview January 30: Lulu’s Confession Changes Everything
Cody confronts Molly about what she really thinks of him while Trina keeps Portia at arm’s length and Lulu’s feelings put Maxie’s return on a…
DAYS’ Robert Scott Wilson Joins Icon Kurt Russell in New Super Bowl Ad
Robert Scott Wilson traded DAYS chaos for ski slopes, appearing with Kurt Russell in a Super Bowl Michelob Ultra commercial.
Josslyn’s Most Dangerous Moment on GH Didn’t Involve a Chase
Josslyn learned that the scariest threats don’t rush, they wait and take notes.
GH’s Carlo Rota Honors His Late Mother With Emotional Tribute
Carlo Rota marked the anniversary of his mother’s passing with heartfelt photos and words.
General Hospital Spoilers Preview January 29: The Storm Forces Confessions, Confrontations…and Kissing
Jason plays protector with Britt as Tracy clashes with Martin and Cody tries to get answers from Molly.
DAYS’ Jackée Harry Hints Paulina’s Season of Joy Is About to Get Complicated
Jackée Harry hints that Paulina’s calm moment is already on borrowed time, and she sounds ready for the fallout.
GH’s Blizzard Isn’t the Danger, Control Is
The blizzard isn’t just bad weather but a coordinated squeeze on Port Charles, where power, access, and control matter more than survival.
GH’s Chris McKenna Pushes Back on Claims Jack Is Playing Carly
Chris McKenna addressed fan backlash by pointing out that Jack’s private heartbreak wouldn’t exist if the relationship were just strategy.
General Hospital Spoilers Preview January 28: A Blizzard, a Break-In, and a Desperate Search for Charlotte
Tracy challenges anyone to remove her from Drew’s, while Emma and Gio run into trouble and Portia presses an overdue confrontation.
GH Favorite Sarah Joy Brown Pushes Through a Rough Start to Comic-Con
Sarah Joy Brown handled a stolen banner with humor, honesty, and the instinct to keep going.
GH Finally Drops Hints About Brick’s Past
Brick’s warning about Sidwell carried weight precisely because it sounded learned the hard way rather than passed along as rumor.