The Locher Room

🌍 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...

Don't miss this special episode of The Locher Room featuring the incredibly talented @juanpablodipace. We’ll dive into his latest feature film, Duino, which he wrote, directed, and stars in. The film has won over nine awards including the Jury Award for Best Screenplay and the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Out at the Movie International Film Festival.   Born in Buenos Aires, Jua...

Listen to this exciting episode of The Locher Room as we welcome back the incredibly talented Van Hansis.  Van returned to daytime TV in the role of Lucas Jones on General Hospital, and he’s also a five-time Daytime Emmy nominee. In addition to his return to daytime, Van has been busy over the last few years coaching actors who have booked roles in over 70 network TV shows, feature films, and Broa...

Listen to The Locher Room for a special episode in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. I sat down with Michelle Ray Smith, best known for her role as Ava Peralta on Guiding Light.  While fans will get a glimpse into her time in Springfield, Michelle will be sharing her deeply personal journey through breast cancer. Crystal Chappell drops in to show her support for Michelle. Diagnosed first in late 2...

Listen as I welcome two amazing guests, Julie Dove and Lauren-Marie Taylor, for a special conversation! 📺 Julie Dove recently wrapped her latest stint on Days of Our Lives as the villainous "Connie," turning heads with her captivating portrayal of a character gone bad. Lauren-Marie Taylor is best known for her 12-year role as "Stacy Donovan" on ABC's Loving. She also made waves in the horror genr...

Listen to an exciting conversation with the talented Paul Carafotes! Paul is an award-winning actor, writer, and director who has graced our screens in beloved shows like The Greatest American Hero, Different Strokes, Knots Landing, MINDHUNTER, and the second season of Tulsa King.  Having worked alongside legends like Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and James Gandolfini, Paul has carved out an...

Listen to a powerful and inspiring episode of The Locher Room with Beth Chamberlin and Tina Sloan. Beth Chamberlin will be my guest to discuss the Rockland Women Leaders Hall of Fame Celebration where she was honored by the Center for Safety & Change. Beth is being recognized for her incredible work with her Nyack Boot Camp, where she empowers people of all ages to enhance their physical well-...

Listen to The Locher Room for an exclusive conversation with Dan J. Kroll, founder of Soap Central! After 30 years at the helm of the longest-running soap opera website, Dan Kroll has made a bold move by stepping away from Soap Central. The site was sold to Absolute Sports, a tech-led sports and gaming media giant. We'll dive deep into Dan's journey from launching Soap Central in 1995 to becoming...

Join us in The Locher Room as we celebrate a remarkable milestone with three of daytime television’s brightest stars — Sharon Case, Joshua Morrow, and Michelle Stafford — in honor of their 30-year journey on The Young and the Restless! Michelle Stafford, who originated the role of Phyllis Summers in 1994, is back on Y&R since 2019 and has earned a total of twelve Daytime Emmy nominations, winn...

Join us as we honor the 15th anniversary of the final episode of Guiding Light in this episode of The Locher Room! ✨ I'm excited to welcome Guiding Light’s Frank Dicopoulos, who captivated audiences for 22 years as the beloved Frank Cooper! Frank's career began in primetime with memorable appearances on Falcon Crest, Who's the Boss?, and Hotel to name a small few.  Currently, he lends his voice t...

Join us in The Locher Room for a special conversation with Emmy Award-winning producer, writer, and director, Jody Small. We'll be discussing her powerful one-hour documentary, The Storm & The Boats, which captures the raw, emotional, and diverse experiences of New Jersey residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Derived from her Pandemic Stories Project, Jody filmed over 25 hours of oral histor...

I couldn’t be more excited to finally welcome actor Steven Weber to The Locher Room! Join Steven and I as we dive into his remarkable career and revisit one of his earliest and most memorable roles as Kevin Gibson on As the World Turns.  Steven is currently captivating audiences on NBC’s Chicago Med, produced by the legendary Dick Wolf. His recent credits include HBO’s Ballers, Epix’s Get Shorty,...

Tune-in to listen to a new interview with actress and singer Melanie Smith.  I chatted with the talented actress, singer, and my friend, Melanie Smith. Melanie about her new jazz album, The Broken and the Breaker, which is out now. Fans know and love Melanie for her portrayal of Emily Stewart on As the World Turns, her memorable role as Jerry's girlfriend on NBC's hit show, Seinfeld and so much mo...

Listen in to a very special episode of Conversations with Alan featuring award-winning author Heather Morris who joined me from Brisbane, Australia. Heather dropped by to discuss her New York Times Bestselling book, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, which has sold over 13 million copies worldwide since its release in 2018, and the Peacock series of the same name that premiered in May 2024. The series st...

Listen to this special episode of The Locher Room featuring two incredible guests— Debbie Matenopoulos and Andy Paige. Debbie, a five-time Emmy® nominee, has been a staple in the entertainment industry for nearly three decades, known for her work on Home and Family, The View, and much more. Andy, an actress, beauty expert, and inventor, is currently appearing as Pearl on @General Hospital. We dove...

Catch a special Author's Afternoon in The Locher Room! First, find inspiration with Jolie Downs as she guides you through Thriving After 40. Based on her popular podcast, Jolie’s book offers a step-by-step guide to building a more authentic and fulfilling life, highlighting stories from over 100 thriving individuals to reveal universal truths for living your best life at any age. Next, take a hila...

Soap opera favorite Signy Coleman joined us in The Locher Room for the very first time! From playing Hope Adams on The Young and the Restless to Annie Dutton on Guiding Light, Signy has captivated audiences for decades. She’s now co-hosting a new podcast, The Significance, with Tyler Ford. Download the audio version of this episode today to catch up with Signy and hear all about her incredible car...

As the World Turns alum Jon Prescott joined me in The Locher Room to look back at his time playing Mike Kasnoff. Jon has also appeared in numerous primetime series, including The Client List, 30 Rock, Rescue Me, CSI: NY, Watch Over Me, Law & Order, and more. His film roles include Howl and The Holiday. In January 2020, Jon opened Throw Clay LA, a ceramics studio in downtown Los Angeles, where...

Celebrate the killer final season of the award-winning audio soap opera, Forever and a Day in The Locher Room. The final season will run through March of 2025. Joining us to mark this occasion is creator, co-Executive Producer, co-head writer, and narrator Casey Hutchison; co-Executive Producer, co-head writer, and the voice of Danielle Fraser, Candice Mack; co-Executive Producer, script writer, a...

Emmy Award-winner Courtney Hope sat down for an in-depth interview in The Locher Room. Courtney joined The Young and the Restless in 2020 as Sally Spectra, a talented fashion designer looking for a fresh start in Genoa City. Courtney originated the role of Sally first on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2017 and departed the show in 2020. Sally Spectra is the namesake to her aunt (played by the late...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Emmy-nominated actress and Spirit Guide Jessica Jimenez Perry and singer-actress Lisa Donahey! Jessica and Lisa, both known for their roles on "Guiding Light" and "General Hospital," will share insights into their careers, friendship, and much more. Jessica, who debuted as Catalina Quesada on "Guiding Light" in 2000, has overcome incredible challenges, inc...

Listen to an inspiring interview with Philadelphia native and singer/songwriter Cole Redding in The Locher Room. We'll dive into his new single, his journey to sobriety at just 20 years old, and his incredible experience being mentored by the iconic Jon Bon Jovi. Cole is making waves in his "Gay Americana" era, seamlessly blending classic American pop culture with a fresh LGBTQ spirit. His fourth...

Tune-in to The Locher Room as we welcome Connie Passalacqua Hayman, also known as Marlena De Lacroix. Connie will share her deep passion for daytime television and discuss how it shaped her illustrious career as a writer, editor, and professor. Connie began her journey into soap journalism in 1980, serving as editor for Afternoon TV magazine and Soap Opera World. Her contributions spanned across e...

Meet Director, Writer and Producer Kenneth Johnson who sat down with me in The Locher Room to look back at his incredible career in television which began in 1964 when he joined CBS in NY. Kenneth is responsible for creating some of television’s most iconic shows including The Bionic Woman, The Incredible Hulk, the original mini-series V, and Alien Nation. Kenneth also directed numerous TV movies...

Author William Keck joined us for An Author’s Afternoon in The Locher Room to tell us about his new book, "When You Step Upon A Star: Cringeworthy Confessions of a Tabloid Bad Boy”  William began his career working for TV titan Aaron Spelling and as an NBC and CBS studio page before turning his focus to journalism and television production. He has worked as a staff reporter for the National Enquir...