The Locher Room

Emmy-winning actress Crystal Chappell and her Venice: The Series co-stars Jessica Leccia, Gregory Zarian, and Harrison White stopped by to talk about the seventh season of the groundbreaking series, which is now streaming on Vimeo. Fans of Guiding Light will remember Crystal and Jessica as Olivia and Natalia, better known as Otalia, the beloved couple whose storyline broke barriers and left a last...

Please listen to this compelling episode of The Locher Room featuring former NFL punter and outspoken activist Chris Kluwe. Known for his unwavering commitment to social justice, Kluwe has consistently used his platform to advocate for marginalized communities. In this episode, we'll delve into Kluwe's February arrest during a peaceful protest against a MAGA-themed plaque in Huntington Beach, Cali...

Please join us for an exclusive conversation in The Locher Room featuring a heartfelt reunion between real-life friends and former co-stars Suzy Cote Ciccolini and Jocelyn Seagrave. Both actresses captivated audiences on the iconic soap opera Guiding Light, with Suzy portraying Samantha Marler and Jocelyn bringing Julie Camaletti to life. Suzy Cote Ciccolini has had a diverse career, appearing in...

Join me for An Author’s Afternoon in The Locher Room as I welcome writer, storyteller, and adventurer Vincent Russell Van Patten to discuss his latest book, When the Sky Opens and the Answers Shimmer. Vincent’s journey is one of exploration—both of the world and the self. Living a nomadic life, he seeks to inspire bold action and illuminate the beauty found in both the light and dark moments of hu...

Days of Our Lives stars Martha Madison and Eric Martsolf joined me for a heartfelt conversation, sharing memories of Drake Hogestyn, working with Deidre Hall, and their personal connection to pancreatic cancer. They’re leading Hogey’s Home Runners on April 26yh for PanCAN’s #PurpleStride, raising $50K for research and advocacy. Now, more than ever, we must come together to fight this disease. Catc...

Naomi Matsuda (Dr. Li Finnegan) and Romy Park (Poppy Nozawa) from The Bold and the Beautiful sat down for an in-depth look at their careers, their sisterly rivalry on The Bold and the Beautiful and their love of animals. These two on-screen sisters have been at odds for months, but just as things have started to warm, another major bombshell drops. Naomi Matsuda, born in Nagasaki, Japan, moved to...

Listen to my conversation with the talented Paul Fitzgerald currently starring in the Netflix series, The Residence. Fans will remember Paul from his time playing Reva’s (Kim Zimmer) trusted cancer doctor, Dr. Colin McCabe, on Guiding Light. Don't miss a surprise visit from Kim herself. During our chat, Paul revisited his time on the show and dive into highlights from his incredible career, includ...

Listen to a special episode of The Locher Room featuring Alexandra Chando —actress, director, and now the force behind the thrilling new film The 8th Day which is in theaters and on VOD! Daytime fans will remember Alexandra as Maddie Coleman on As the World Turns and for her dual roles in The Lying Game. Now, she’s stepping behind the camera to direct her first feature film—a gripping crime thrill...

This is a conversation that must be heard. Holocaust education is more important than ever. Join me for an unforgettable episode of Conversations with Alan as we honor the legacy of Abe Piasek, a Holocaust survivor who turned his pain into a powerful message of hope. I’m joined by Steve Goldberg, who has shared Abe’s story with over 6,200 people, and Abe’s son, Joe Piasek, who first heard the full...

Tony Award-winner Anthony Crivello sat down for a one-on-one conversation in The Locher Room. Known for his Tony winning performance as Valentin in Kiss of the Spider Woman, Anthony has graced Broadway in iconic productions like Les Misérables, Evita, Marie Christine and The Phantom of the Opera: The Las Vegas Spectacular. His screen credits span fan favorites like Seinfeld, Crocodile Dundee II, a...

Listen to this episode of The Locher Room as we celebrate what would have been GUIDING LIGHT’s 88th birthday with six-time Emmy Award-winning actor Justin Deas!  Best known for his iconic portrayal of Frank "Buzz" Cooper on GUIDING LIGHT since 1993, Justin’s legendary career spans decades in daytime television and theater. He has earned acclaim for his unforgettable roles on Ryan’s Hope, As the Wo...

Listen to this episode of The Locher Room featuring the extraordinary Kate Burton—an Emmy-winning and Tony-nominated actor, director, and professor. Kate is a celebrated artist and educator at the University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts and Brown University, has made an indelible mark on theater, film, and television while inspiring and mentoring the next generation of performe...

“We are cycling away from the gates of death to the gates of life.” Don’t miss a powerful episode of Conversations with Alan featuring Robert Desmond, who joins us from Poland. 11 years ago, Robert set out on a solo bike ride from London to Auschwitz, determined to honor Holocaust victims and educate others about what intolerance can lead to. Along the way, he formed a profound friendship with Mar...

Rick Hearst dropped in to The Locher Room to disucss his exciting return to ABC’s General Hospital! Rick reprised his role as Ric Lansing in August, stepping back into the drama of Port Charles after an eight-year hiatus. Since then, he’s been making waves, including defending Ava Jerome (Maura West) in recent episodes. Rick shared his thoughts on his return, on what it's been like working with Ma...

Get ready for an electrifying conversation with two of daytime’s most legendary villains are making their way into the spotlight.  Ray Wise (Twin Peaks) and Colleen Zenk (As the World Turns) recently reprised their roles on The Young and the Restless, stirring up trouble in Genoa City. Colleen’s Aunt Jourdan hasn’t been seen since June 2024, and Ray’s Ian Ward has been MIA since 2016—until now. To...

Catch up with Emmy Award-winning actress and director Kimberly McCullough in this episode of The Locher Room. From capturing hearts as Robin Scorpio on General Hospital for 30 years to becoming a powerhouse director in Hollywood, Kimberly has had an extraordinary journey. We’ll take a deep dive into her career on GH, her emotional and groundbreaking storylines, and how those experiences shaped her...

Ashley Jones is a four-time Daytime Emmy-nominated actress, writer, director, and executive producer who recently sat down for an incredible conversation in The Locher Room! Fans know her as 'Dr. Bridget Forrester' on The Bold and the Beautiful, the number one serial drama worldwide, and as 'Daphne' on HBO’s hit series True Blood. Her career spans primetime favorites, Lifetime movies, and her othe...

Actress, author, and artist Ami Dolenz recently joined The Locher Room for a captivating conversation. 🌟 Ami, daughter of The Monkees legend Micky Dolenz, carved her own legacy in Hollywood with unforgettable roles in General Hospital, Miracle Beach, Can’t Buy Me Love, and cult classics like Pumpkinhead II and Witchboard II.  Fans will love hearing about her time on Junior Star Search and behind-...

Nancy St. Alban, beloved for her role as Michelle Bauer Santos on Guiding Light, was a recent guest on The Locher Room. She shared insights about her career, her friendships with Paul Anthony Stewart and Saundra Santiago, and how George Alvarez first introduced her to yoga. Nancy also opened up about her recovery from a carotid artery injury and how her yoga practice has guided her through the hea...

Listen to a conversation filled with inspiration and reflection with beloved actress and author Barbara Rodell. Known for her unforgettable roles as Lee Randolph on Another World, Jill Clayborn on The Secret Storm, Leslie Jackson Bauer Norris on Guiding Light, and Joyce Colman on As the World Turns, Barbara has left an indelible mark on daytime television. Barbara will also share the spiritual jou...

Listen to this profound episode of Conversations with Alan featuring Marc Bennett and Tim Roper, the producers and co-directors of the powerful documentary For the Living. Marc and Tim take us on a journey through humanity’s most essential question: When will we truly say "NEVER AGAIN" and commit to ending the cycle of dehumanization? For the Living tells the incredible story of Marcel Zielinski,...

Listen in for a captivating conversation with Oscar® & Emmy® award-winning filmmaker Anthony Giacchino as we explore his new podcast, True Crimes of Black Hand New York. I In this Locher Room episode, we’ll dive deep into the life of Joe Petrosino, the legendary NYPD detective who led the Italian Squad and faced down NYC’s most dangerous crime syndicates. Known for his fearless pursuit of just...

The talented Ukrainian-American actress Alla Korot sat down to look back at an incredilble career and a surprise visit from her Another World co-star Ricky Paull Goldin.  Best known for her iconic roles on some of daytime's biggest shows, Alla made her mark as Jenna Norris on Another World in the early 90s and as Allie Doyle Martin on All My Children from 1997-1998. She later joined General Hospit...

Valarie Pettiford sat down in The Locher Room to talk about her exciting return to daytime television and so much more! Valarie made her debut as “Amy Lewis” on The Young and the Restless on October 29th—a character last seen in 1990. Valarie is no stranger to daytime drama, having previously portrayed Detective Courtney Walker on Another World and “Sheila Price” on One Life to Live. Currently, Va...

🌍 Listen to this very special episode of Conversation with Alan. This important conversation marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on the State of Israel. I was honored to have Alon Penzel with us to discuss his compelling new book, Testimonies Without Boundaries: Israel: October 7th, 2023. This book contains exclusive, shock...