Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger joined me for a powerful Conversation with Alan , sharing his story of survival, resilience, and the responsibility to bear witness. At just 11 years old, Nate was forced into ghettos and later Auschwitz during the Nazi occupation of Poland. He survived unimaginable conditions alongside his father, including a death march, before being liberated in 1945. His mother and sister were murdered during the Holocaust. In this conversation, Nate reflected on his memoir ...
Jun 02, 2026•55 min
Eric Feltes joined me for a powerful and honest conversation about healing from religious trauma, unlearning shame, and building confidence, intimacy, and self-worth. Growing up in a conservative evangelical environment, Eric shares what it was like to feel that being gay was incompatible with belonging, and how that early messaging shaped his identity. He opens up about the moment everything changed, and the years of work that followed as he began to untangle belief from identity and build a li...
May 26, 2026•1 hr 10 min
Jessica Collins and Lisa Melamed joined me to talk about their heartfelt book Where’s Big Dog? , inspired by Jessica’s loss of her beloved dog Lucy and the journey of turning that grief into something meaningful for families. We talked about the genesis of the book, how a deeply personal moment became the foundation for a story centered on love, loss and healing, and how they approached creating something that could help both children and parents navigate difficult conversations. Jessica also lo...
May 19, 2026•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of The Locher Room, Alan sat down with authors Diana Malkin and Margaret Gurevich for a meaningful conversation about identity, culture, and the stories that shape who we are. Margaret shares the inspiration behind her new novel, Yasha’s Amazin’ Bar Mitzvah , a coming-of-age story set in 1986 that follows a young Russian American boy navigating life between cultures while preparing for his Bar Mitzvah. Drawing from her own experiences, Margaret opens up about growing up feeling “...
May 12, 2026•48 min
Carl Tye Evans joined me to revisit his time as Alan-Michael Spaulding on Guiding Light and Nick Scudder on As the World Turns , sharing memories from both shows and reflecting on his years in daytime. In a special moment, Kristina Sisco Romero (Abigail Williams) dropped in to surprise Carl as we celebrated what would have been the 70th anniversary of As the World Turns . Together, they looked back on their unforgettable storyline and the moments that still resonate with fans today. We also talk...
May 05, 2026•1 hr 4 min
Katherine Kamhi joined me to reflect on her career across daytime television, primetime, and film. Best known for her roles as Pamela Kingsley on All My Children and Marcy Campbell on Guiding Light , she discussed getting her start at 16 while balancing school and a demanding production schedule during a peak era of daytime television. She shared memories of working with Susan Lucci, her friendship with Jennifer Gatti, and her experience appearing in a scene with Oprah Winfrey early in Oprah’s c...
Apr 28, 2026•56 min
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 continued. From new opportunities and challenges for Ray, Gary and James to deeper themes of reinventi...
Apr 21, 2026•1 hr 11 min
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 launch of Revry during San Francisco Pride, and why distribution, marketing, and accessibility became cen...
Apr 14, 2026•59 min
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 with history that longtime soap fans will appreciate. We talked about the evolution of daytime stor...
Apr 07, 2026•1 hr 10 min
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 exchange student whose arrival disrupts the emotional world of a group of teenage girls and challenges the ...
Mar 31, 2026•36 min
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, the loss of her father, her struggles with alcohol, and her journey to sobriety while finding her voi...
Mar 24, 2026•1 hr 1 min
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 conversation. He also discusses founding LGBTQ History Month and why visibility alongside Black History...
Mar 17, 2026•1 hr 10 min
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 with many Black creatives behind the scenes. The conversation also touched on Black History Month and the si...
Mar 10, 2026•1 hr 7 min
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 early career in modeling, his transition into acting, and the choices that ultimately led him to ste...
Mar 03, 2026•1 hr 2 min
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 television that featured many iconic performers. Jean also looked back on starring in the Broadway produc...
Feb 24, 2026•1 hr 1 min
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 ideology, how compassion and accountability helped pull him back from hate, and why lived experience ...
Feb 17, 2026•1 hr 14 min
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 also shares personal memories of first meeting Donna Mills, her work with the late Elizabeth Hubbard on...
Feb 10, 2026•49 min
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 modern family building. George and Mike share their personal journey to parenthood, the challenges they ...
Feb 03, 2026•1 hr 5 min
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 and their fans. From the early years of Scotty Baldwin to broader conversations about soap history, fandom, ...
Jan 27, 2026•26 min
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 family. From Guiding Light devotion and fan letters to academic reflection, personal loss, and multigenera...
Jan 20, 2026•1 hr 3 min
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 shared some of the incredible stories he’s heard about his father Wayne Northrop’s time on Days , and wh...
Jan 13, 2026•58 min
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 faith. He reflects on pivotal moments—from working behind the scenes on a groundbreaking panel at Yeshiva ...
Jan 06, 2026•53 min
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 finding her voice as a performer. Daytime fans will love hearing what her three-year run on NBC’s Texas ...
Dec 23, 2025•1 hr 23 min
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 Johnson on Days of Our Lives — a run that earned him two Daytime Emmy nominations — and talks about what it’...
Dec 16, 2025•55 min
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 long-standing off-screen friendship, and talked about the fans who supported them through every chapter...
Dec 09, 2025•53 min
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 fearless design choices. We talk about the mentors and internships that helped her find her footing, the...
Dec 02, 2025•49 min
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 reflects on her iconic years as Drucilla Winters in The Young and the Restless , her powerful connection with the...
Nov 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 reflected on their favorite stage roles, raising three children—including actor Jake Weary —and life today with fi...
Nov 18, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 Grimaldi one of the most iconic characters in television history. Five Oakdale favorites — Don Hastings, Ellen D...
Nov 11, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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 playing Fifi Garrett, and discussed working with The Bay ’s cast, including Tristan Rogers, Ilene Kristen, ...
Nov 04, 2025•53 min
