The Locher Room

Rich Burns, Gedde Watanabe, James Campbell and Chuck Saculla joined me in The Locher Room to preview Season 2 of  The Disappointments , the Humanitas Prize-winning series that resonated with audiences for its honest, funny and heartfelt storytelling. We talked about the long journey to bring Season 2 to life, revisiting Season 1 through the Director’s Cut, and what fans could expect as the story c...

Damian Pelliccione joined me in The Locher Room to discuss the journey behind Revry, the first global queer-owned streaming platform. Damian shared how the idea for Revry was sparked while watching an Apple keynote and how that lightbulb moment led to building a platform focused on LGBTQ+ storytelling and visibility. We talked about Damian’s path from actor to entrepreneur, the early scrappy launc...

Five-time Emmy nominee Thom Racina joined me for a fascinating look back at a remarkable career in daytime television and beyond. Thom shared behind-the-scenes stories from General Hospital’s iconic Luke & Laura wedding, casting Stephen Nichols as Patch on Days of Our Lives, and what it was like bringing the legendary Elizabeth Taylor to Port Charles. His stories were candid, funny, and filled...

Director  Michael Walker  and writer  Susan Gomes  joined me in The Locher Room to talk about their film  The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo . Set in suburban New York in 1984, the film is built from a collection of real experiences Susan and her friends lived through during their high school years. Together, Michael and Susan wove those shared memories into a story centered on a charismatic Spanish ex...

In this episode of The Locher Room, Alan spoke with two remarkable debut authors for a thoughtful conversation about love, grief, identity, and the stories that shape our lives. Ellery Capshaw, who daytime fans remember as Natalie Snyder on  As the World Turns , discussed her powerful debut poetry collection  Three Walled World . In the book, Ellery reflects on growing up on a Brooklyn soundstage,...

Thirty years after All My Children broke new ground with the Michael Delaney storyline, Rodney Wilson and Chris Bruno come together for the first time to reflect on the moment that changed both of their lives. Rodney shares what it meant to come out to his students in 1994 during a Holocaust lesson, the backlash that followed, and how that classroom moment became part of a much larger national con...

On this episode of  The Locher Room , Alan Locher sat down with  Ambyr Michelle  and  Trisha Mann-Grant , who star as Eva and Leslie Thomas on CBS’s  Beyond the Gates . Fresh from the set, Ambyr and Trisha talked about building their on-screen mother-daughter dynamic, the audition and screen test process, and what it’s been like stepping into a brand-new daytime series led by an all-Black cast wit...

Actor Alexander Walters, best known to daytime fans as Mark Kasnoff on As the World Turns, joined me in The Locher Room for a thoughtful and fun conversation about his unique career journey. Alexander looked back on his time on ATWT, sharing memories from life on set during the ’90s, working with his castmates, and stepping into the fast-paced world of daytime television. He also talked about his...

Jean Leclerc joined me in The Locher Room for a charming, funny, and heartfelt conversation reflecting on a remarkable career in daytime television and the theater. Soap fans know Jean best as Jeremy Hunter on  All My Children , and in this episode he shared wonderful stories from his time in Pine Valley, including working closely with Kate Collins and reflecting on a memorable era of daytime tele...

On the anniversary of January 6, Alan Locher hosts a timely and deeply important conversation about radicalization, antisemitism, and prevention. Joining Alan are Arno Michaelis and Dana Grueser from Parents for Peace.  — two voices shaped by lived experience and committed to helping families interrupt cycles of hate before they turn into violence. Arno shares his journey out of violent extremist...

Recorded at the  Soap Operas in Popular Culture Conference , this special conversation features  Constance McCashin , best known to audiences as  Laura Avery on  Knots Landing . Constance reflects on being part of the original Knots Landing cast from the very beginning, the friendships that shaped her years on Seaview Circle, and why Laura’s story continues to resonate with fans decades later. She...

If you’re thinking about starting a family — or supporting someone who is — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. In this episode of  The Locher Room , Alan Locher is joined by  George Moore and Mike Snaric , husbands, dads to twin boys, and the co-founders of  Families Out Loud , an organization dedicated to providing inclusive, ethical, and trusted education around IVF, surrogacy, and m...

I’m excited to share this special conference conversation with  Kin Shriner , best known to daytime audiences as  Scotty Baldwin  on  General Hospital  and  Port Charles . Recorded at the  Soap Operas in Popular Culture Conference , Kin was candid, funny, and generous as he reflected on his decades in daytime television, the evolution of the genre, and the enduring connection between soap operas a...

In this special episode of  The Locher Room , we dive into  Soap Operas, Fandom & More  with three voices whose stories highlight why daytime television continues to matter. Paul Gosselin ,  Annie Armstrong , and  Elisa Smith  share deeply personal reflections on growing up with soaps, finding comfort and identity in these stories, and forming emotional connections to characters who felt like...

Hank Northrop joined me in The Locher Room for a meaningful conversation about stepping into daytime television and carrying forward an extraordinary family legacy. Hank made his  Days of Our Lives  debut as Liam Selejko in October 2025, and we talked about what it’s been like joining Salem, his first days on set, and learning from daytime icons including James Reynolds and Deidre Hall. He also sh...

In this episode of  Conversations with Alan , I’m joined by  Ely Winkler , Director of Advancement for  Eshel , for an honest and deeply personal conversation about faith, identity, and belonging. Ely shares his journey growing up Orthodox as the son of a rabbi, navigating the fear and uncertainty of coming out, and searching for a place where he could live authentically without abandoning his fai...

Caryn Richman joined me in The Locher Room for a heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation about a career that spans Broadway, daytime, primetime, film, and beyond. Caryn shared her early dream of performing on Broadway and the audition that changed her life, landing her in the original run of  Grease  as Sandy. We talked about what those early years taught her about discipline, storytelling, and fi...

In this episode of  The Locher Room , Alan welcomes dactor  Lucas Adams , who recently stepped into the role of  Noah Newman  on  The Young and the Restless . Lucas shares stories about growing up in Texas, the moment he discovered acting, and how his very first television role happened right on the Y&R set years before returning as a series regular. He reflects on his seven years as Tripp Joh...

Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans reunited in  The Locher Room  to celebrate  60 years of Days of Our Lives  and the enduring legacy of Steve “Patch” Johnson and Dr. Kayla Brady. They looked back on their earliest days in Salem, the twists and turns that shaped their iconic supercouple, and the emotional scenes that became fan favorites. They shared behind-the-scenes memories, reflected on their...

Join me for a fascinating conversation with  Emmy-nominated costume designer Mandi Line , whose bold, creative vision has shaped some of television’s most stylish and unforgettable worlds. From her early days designing music videos and red-carpet looks to her breakout work on fan favorites like  Shameless  and  Pretty Little Liars , Mandi has built a career defined by character, storytelling, and...

Emmy-nominated actress, author, and advocate  Victoria Rowell  joins Alan for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation in  The Locher Room . Victoria opens up about her extraordinary path — from learning ballet on a Maine farm and dancing professionally with ABT II to landing her first daytime role as  Nella Franklin  on  As the World Turns  in a story that has to be heard to be believed. She reflec...

For the first time together in  The Locher Room , real-life husband and wife  Kim Zimmer  and  A.C. Weary  joined me for a warm, funny, and deeply personal conversation about love, family, and a lifetime in the spotlight. They shared stories of meeting while performing summer stock in the early 1970s, their early days on  One Life to Live , and how Kim was the one who proposed. The couple reflecte...

In this special episode of  The Locher Room , we looked back on the extraordinary life and career of  Eileen Fulton , the woman who brought  As the World Turns’  unforgettable  Lisa Grimaldi  to life for nearly 50 years. Eileen was a true trailblazer — one of daytime television’s first complex, modern women. Her strength, wit, and glamour redefined what a soap heroine could be and made Lisa Grimal...

Actress Olivia d’Abo joined me in  The Locher Room  for a conversation filled with great stories from across her career. Olivia reflected on her early start in  Conan the Destroyer , her breakout as Karen Arnold on  The Wonder Years , and what that role has meant to her through the years. She also shared the excitement of her first Daytime Emmy nomination for  The Bay , talked about her love of pl...

What’s in a name? For these families, everything! In this special episode of  The Locher Room , fans share the heartfelt (and hilarious!) stories behind naming their children after beloved soap opera characters and stars. You'll meet: 🍼 Reva, coincidentally shares her name with GL’s legendary Reva Shayne 🍼 Carly, whose dad kept the name’s  GH  origin a secret from his husband 🍼 Colby, Olivi...