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, Olivia, Margaret, Sydney—and the parents who passed on their passion for soaps We’re joined by actor Crystal Hun...
Oct 28, 2025•1 hr
🎙️ Two-time Emmy winner Mike Manning stops by The Locher Room podcast to talk about his newest feature, Unexpected Treasures . From filming in the Mojave to updates on fan-favorite “Smitty” and Beyond the Gates , Mike shares behind-the-scenes stories, what drew him to this quirky role, and why this indie gem is the perfect feel-good “popcorn movie” for fall. Unexpected Treasures is streaming on Amazon Prime & Apple TV+ and Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS and Paramount+....
Oct 21, 2025•45 min
Finn Carter joins me for a conversation fans have been waiting for. Beloved as Sierra Esteban Montgomery on As the World Turns , Finn reflects on her Oakdale years alongside co-stars like Scott Bryce, Peter Boynton, and Elizabeth Hubbard. She also takes us behind the scenes of the cult-classic film Tremors , shares stories from across her career in TV and film, and opens up with honesty about her personal journey and road to sobriety. Funny, charming, and raw, Finn’s visit to The Locher Room is ...
Oct 14, 2025•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of Conversations with Alan , I spoke with filmmakers Todd Morehead and Justin Kron about their powerful documentary, October 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre. The film examines the atrocities of October 7, 2023—the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust—through survivor stories, first responders, a former hostage, and chilling footage captured by the terrorists themselves. With insights from some of Israel’s most distinguished educators, the documentary provide...
Oct 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min
The Texas cast reunion continued in The Locher Room ! Tina Johnson (Lurlene Harper), Harley Jane Kozak (Brette Wheeler; also Annabelle on Guiding Light and Mary on Santa Barbara ), Michael Woods (Mark Wheeler; also All My Children , Jim Reardon on Guiding Light , and Alec Wallace on As the World Turns ), and Terri Garber (Allison Linden; also Iris Dumbrowski on As the World Turns and Leslie Carrington on Dynasty ) reunited to reminisce about their early days on the NBC soap, the lessons they lea...
Sep 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Susan Walters and Linden Ashby looked back on their NYC beginnings and meeting on ABC’s Loving (Lorna Forbes & Curtis Alden). We discussed Susan’s 2022 return as Diane Jenkins and Linden’s 2024 comeback as Cameron Kirsten on The Young and the Restless , their Daytime Emmy nominations, co-directing Lifetime films, favorite co-stars, welcoming their first grandchild, and Linden’s two-episode Guiding Light story. Warm, fun, and full of insider moments.
Sep 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min
🎬 Exit Interviews is a bold new indie drama about love, loss, and the truths we discover when we look back. In this episode of The Locher Room , Tuc Watkins , Garrett Abdo , and surprise guest Adam Huss open up about the film’s raw, funny, and brutally honest story. Tuc reflects on lessons learned from Erika Slezak and working with OLTL alum Nathan Fillion, while Garrett shares how his start in comedy shaped his directorial debut. A conversation filled with laughter, insight, and heartfelt hone...
Sep 16, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Actor Peter Porte joined me in The Locher Room for a candid and wide-ranging conversation you will not want to miss. We covered everything from his latest role as Deacon Granville in the audio drama Montecito to the importance of authentic representation on screen and in storytelling. Peter spoke openly about his own coming out journey, sharing how his personal experiences have shaped the roles he chooses and the stories he wants to tell. We also explored his love of horror movies and the genre’...
Sep 09, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Don’t miss this powerful and extended conversation with As the World Turns alum Scott Bryce in The Locher Room . Scott opens up about his recent battle with Stage 3 stomach and esophageal cancer, including two near-death experiences that changed his life forever. He shares why it’s so important to listen to your body and get to the doctor the minute something feels off—and how he's finding strength in recovery. We also revisit his unforgettable years on As the World Turns , his memories of the g...
Sep 02, 2025•1 hr 29 min
🎉 Days of Our Lives received 13 Daytime Emmy nominations — and we’re celebrating in The Locher Room with several of the nominated stars! Joining me for this special Emmy-themed conversation: 🌟 Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor • Eric Martsolf as Brady Black • Greg Rikaart as Leo Stark • Paul Telfer as Xander Kiriakis ✨ Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress • Linsey Godfrey as Sarah Horton • Emily O’Brien as Theresa Donovan 🚀 Outstand...
Aug 26, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Jake Weary is everywhere right now—and he stopped by The Locher Room for an in-depth conversation. He’s heating things up on Netflix as Cane Buckley in The Waterfront , just came off the Tribeca premiere of his new film Westhampton , and still has fans hooked from The Walking Dead: Dead City . And yes, Animal Kingdom is blowing up all over again now that it’s streaming. We covered it all—plus a trip back to Oakdale and As the World Turns , where daytime fans first fell for Jake as Luke Snyder. D...
Aug 19, 2025•52 min
The incredibly talented Alice Barrett-Mitchell stopped by The Locher Room to reflect on her career and time in Bay City. Best known for her unforgettable seven-year run as Frankie Frame on NBC’s Another World , Alice has also appeared in Law & Order: SVU , Billions , Chicago Med , Heels , and more—spanning stage and screen. We talked about her journey from growing up in NYC to being inspired by Man of La Mancha at age 10, her soap opera years, collaborating with her daughter Julia, and life ...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 2 min
he Locher Room celebrated Pride Month with a very special guest: Jill Powell — Broadway actress, LGBTQ+ advocate, and former As the World Turns cast member. Jill began her professional journey at just 13, performing in national tours, TV commercials, and on Broadway in shows like A Chorus Line , Damn Yankees , and Grand Hotel . Daytime fans will remember her as Marcy Breen on As the World Turns . A proud lesbian mom to Ash, her 31-year-old transgender son, Jill is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ...
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Knots Landing Reunion: Constance McCashin & John Pleshette! We’re heading back to Seaview Circle with Constance McCashin and John Pleshette—beloved for their roles as Laura and Richard Avery on the iconic CBS prime-time series Knots Landing . More than four decades after the show's debut, Constance and John remain close friends. In this special reunion, they share stories from the set, reflect on their characters’ journeys, and talk about their enduring off-screen bond. Constance, returning ...
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr 8 min
The Locher Room celebrated Pride Month with cast members from the groundbreaking new daytime drama Beyond the Gates . Joining the conversation: ⭐ Mike Manning (Bradley “Smitty” Smith) — two-time Daytime Emmy winner, known for The Bay , Days of Our Lives , This Is Us , and Teen Wolf ⭐ Brandon Claybon (Martin Richardson) — seen in Grey’s Anatomy , How to Get Away with Murder , General Hospital , and more ⭐ Arielle Prepetit (Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne) — BMF , Found , About My Father ⭐ RhonniRose Man...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Listen to a powerful Conversations with Alan when Josh Weiner, Co-Founder of the Chicago Jewish Alliance and Chief Marketing and Development Office at NAVI, and his husband Kevin Schultz. Josh, a proud Jewish leader and fourth-generation descendant of Armenian Genocide survivors, left a 15-year marketing career to take a stand against rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism. He’ll share his personal journey—including what it means to be both gay and Jewish in today’s America—and the work he’s doing...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 7 min
The Locher Room welcomed the cast and crew from Montecito. Emmy-nominated creator Grant Rutter and Andrew Pemberton-Fowler who served as Executive Story Editor joined Vincent Irizarry (All My Children, Guiding Light, The Young and the Restless) to talk all things Montecito —the sizzling audio soap that’s been turning up the heat and drama in its first season. 🔥 If you haven't listened yet, now’s the time to catch up and dive deeper into the secrets, scandals, and behind-the-scenes stories that ...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min
The Locher Room sat down with Danielle Harris and Shelly Burch — the unforgettable mother-daughter duo Samantha Garretson and Delilah Ralston from One Life to Live. Danielle Harris began acting at just 7 years old, landing her first major role on OLTL as “Sammy,” the police chief’s daughter. She soon became a household name in the horror genre, beating out hundreds for the role of Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4, and has since appeared in over 50 horror films, including Rob Zombie’s Halloween reboot,...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Relive the bold ambition of Texas, the NBC soap that aimed to be daytime’s Dallas! Author Tom Lisanti joined cast members Kin Shriner, Caryn Richman, John McCafferty, and Tom Wiggin to discuss his new book, Texas: An Oral History of Daytime TV’s Answer to Dallas. The cast shared stories of working with the incomparable Beverlee McKinsey to summers in the Hamptons and behind-the-scenes tales with EPs Paul Rauch and Gail Kobe — this episode is packed with heartfelt memories and soap history gold....
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Actor Zack Robidas stopped by The Locher Room and this is one you won’t want to miss. Zack dishes on working with Michelle Williams in Hulu’s Dying for Sex, what drew him to the project, and how the series resonates on a personal level. He is also known for roles in Succession, Fleishman Is in Trouble, Arbitrage, It’s Complicated, Blue Bloods, and more. Zack also opens up about meeting and falling in love with As the World Turns alum, the late Marnie Schulenburg, how he and their daughter Coda a...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr
Bestselling author Alina Adams returned to The Locher Room to talk about her brand-new historical novel, Go On Pretending—a powerful multigenerational saga spanning the golden age of 1950s television, the fall of the USSR, and the rise of the Women’s Revolution in Rojava, Syria. Soap fans will love the story’s deep connection to Guiding Light, as it follows Rose Janowitz, a trailblazing woman navigating the early days of TV soap operas while hiding a taboo romance with Jonas Cain, the African-Am...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Nathan Owens (Holden Novak) and Jermaine Rivers (Damian Kane)—two power players shaking things up in Genoa City Nathan Owens dropped by The Locher Room for a live conversation. Nathan Owens joined the cast in January 2025 as Holden Novak, a savvy businessman whose arrival in Genoa City is stirring up secrets and suspicion—especially after it’s revealed he’s not who he originally claimed to be. Jermaine Rivers made his debut in February 2025 as Damian Kane, a successful entrepreneur and half-brot...
Jun 03, 2025•58 min
Daniel Cosgrove helped celebrate five years of The Locher Room when he sat down to discuss his return to daytime TV. I surprised Daniel with a visit from his Guiding Light sister, Emmy-winner Gina Tognoni. Daniel has captivated audiences with his dynamic roles across various soap operas, including: Scott Chandler on All My Children, Matt Durning on Beverly Hills, 90210, Bill Lewis on Guiding Light and Aiden Jennings on Days of Our Lives. Most recently, Daniel joined the cast of General Hospital...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 24 min
🌟 From Guiding Light to Beyond the Gates, Karla Mosley continues to shine! 🌟 I was thrilled to welcome my friend Karla Mosley back to The Locher Room! Fans first fell in love with Karla as Christina Moore on Guiding Light and later as Maya Avant on The Bold and the Beautiful, where she made history portraying daytime TV’s first transgender main character. Now, she’s captivating audiences once again as Dani Dupree in Beyond the Gates, CBS’s groundbreaking new daytime drama. In this conversation...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Get ready for a Locher Room reunion! Daytime Emmy winner John Wesley Shipp and actor/writer David A. Gregory sat down to talk about their recent stage collaboration and their time as father & son on One Life to Live. Fans will remember John and David as the troubled father-son duo Eddie and Robert Ford on One Life to Live. Their on-screen chemistry continued with the award-winning Western-noir podcast Powder Burns, and they recently teamed up again for the Judson Theatre Company’s production...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 lasting impact on viewers. After the soap’s cancellation, Crystal co-created Venice in 2009 as a way to ...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 29 min
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, California. His courageous stand against what he perceives as harmful ideologies exemplifies the power o...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr
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 series such as House and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, as well as films like All Alone (2011) and ...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 human existence. His newest book is a coming-of-age travel memoir that follows his adventures from the...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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. Catch this heartwarming interview to hear how Days has shaped their lives, and how Eric is stepping into...
Apr 10, 2025•59 min
