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 San Diego at five and began training in traditional Japanese dance at seven. She later expanded into...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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, including his role as David Miller on Younger (one of my personal favorite series!) and his exciting new r...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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 thriller set in a small Texas town, where the lives of two small-time thugs, a woman desperate to escape, ...
Mar 27, 2025•27 min
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 details of his father’s journey in 2017. Together, we’ll reflect on Abe’s resilience, kindness, and...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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, and Star Trek: Voyager. Anthony reflected on his friendship with the late Thom Christopher, sharing h...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min
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 World Turns, Santa Barbara, and more. Fans will also remember his Emmy-winning turn as attorney Tom Hug...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 performers. Her illustrious career includes standout roles in films (127 Hours, Dumb Money), television (Gre...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 10 min
“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 Marcel Zielinski, who, as a small child, walked alone and afraid from Auschwitz-Birkenau to Krakow near...
Feb 25, 2025•59 min
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 Marua and being reunited with Nancy Lee Grahn. With a career spanning Daytime Emmy wins and prime-time...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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. Together, they’ve formed a dangerous alliance that’s guaranteed to keep viewers on edge. Join me us we ...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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 creative vision. She'll also discuss motherhood, what it was like learning from Finola Hughes and T...
Jan 21, 2025•53 min
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 other daytime roles on The Young and the Restless and General Hospital. Ashley recently appeared in In F...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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-the-scenes stories from her time in Port Charles and on-set in her hit 80's films. Today, Ami channel...
Jan 07, 2025•53 min
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 healing process. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation—listen today! 🎧
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 9 min
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 journey behind her new memoir, Heaven Is Now: A Spiritual Journey of Self Realization through Grace. In...
Dec 24, 2024•59 min
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, a 10-year-old Holocaust survivor who, after escaping Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945, walked 60 miles thr...
Dec 19, 2024•46 min
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 justice, Petrosino’s story is woven into the city's complex history of organized crime. Anthony’s remarD...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 20 min
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 Hospital as Nurse Darya and had a memorable stint on General Hospital: Night Shift as Stacey Sloan. Beyond ...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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, Valarie is a series regular on BET+’s The Family Business and has a recurring role on CBS’ The Equaliz...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 18 min
🌍 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, shocking, and unimaginable testimonies of the horrors that were part of the brutal massacre, where innoce...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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, Juan Pablo has lived around the world and now resides in the U.S. He’s known for his roles as Fernando on...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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 Broadway productions. Fans of As the World Turns will remember him as the groundbreaking Luke Snyder, and...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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 2021 and now facing a recurrence, Michelle's story is one of faith, resilience, and humor. She has bra...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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 genre with Friday the 13th, Part 2 and the recent Sundance hit A Violent Nature. Here's what's extra spe...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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 impressive career in both acting and storytelling. His play Beyond the Ring, about the bond between f...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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-being through exercise while fostering mental health by creating a secure and encouraging community....
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min
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 a Red-Carpet mainstay and hosting the successful podcast Soap Central Live. Discover what led to his...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 23 min
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, winning twice for Outstanding Lead Actress and once for Outstanding Supporting Actress. With her versati...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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 to Andrew Rutledge in the final season of the audio drama Forever and a Day. We'll look back at Frank's...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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 histories in 2021 to preserve these stories for future generations. The documentary highlights the voices ...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min
