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The Locher Room

Alan Locher 507 episodes Latest May 26, 2026

The Locher Room is a YouTube show that celebrates TV and movie fans worldwide. Host Alan Locher aims to bring smiles and entertainment while raising awareness for socially relevant issues. The show features interviews and discussions with fans and personalities from the entertainment industry.

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Jon Lindstrom joined me to discuss Hollywood Payback, Beyond the Gates, Joey Armstrong, Michelle Val Jean, and his upcoming book Pressure Point with Jeff Ayers coming this December Jun 9, 2026 01:03:13 Jon Lindstrom joined me in The Locher Room to discuss his new novel Hollywood Payback and what it took to follow up Hollywood Hustle. He opened up about the pressure of writing a second book, the discipline of his early morning routine, and why he truly fell in love with the writing process.We also talked about the research behind the book, including the experts he leaned on to bring authenticity
Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger joined me to share his story of survival, resilience, and the message he continues to share at 98: love your neighbor, accept others as equal, and never forget. Jun 2, 2026 00:54:51 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
Eric Feltes on Healing Religious Trauma, Unlearning Shame, and Building Confidence, Intimacy, and Self-Worth as a Gay Man in a Powerful, Honest Conversation About Identity and Growth May 26, 2026 01:10:00 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 chang
Jessica Collins & Lisa Melamed on Where’s Big Dog?, Y&R, Loving, Dolly Parton, Friendship, Grief, Healing and the Story Behind a Book Inspired by Loss, Family and the Bond We Share With Our Pets May 19, 2026 01:02:28 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 som
Diana Malkin & Margaret Gurevich on The Crossing & Yasha’s Amazin’ Bar Mitzvah, Identity, Immigration, Antisemitism, Empathy, and Growing Up Between Cultures—A Meaningful Conversation May 12, 2026 00:48:20 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 f
Carl Tye Evans revisited Guiding Light and As the World Turns as Kristina Sisco Romero surprised him, celebrating ATWT’s 70th anniversary and their unforgettable storyline together. May 5, 2026 01:03:50 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 o
Katherine Kamhi reflected on All My Children, Guiding Light, Oprah, Susan Lucci and her journey from daytime television to primetime, including NYPD Blue, Bones and Sleepaway Camp roles Apr 28, 2026 00:55:51 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
Rich Burns and the cast of The Disappointments joined me to preview Season 2, now on YouTube. We talked friendship, reinvention, and the heart behind the Humanitas Prize-winning series. Apr 21, 2026 01:10:47 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 cont
Damian Pelliccione on Building Revry, Coming Out as Non-Binary During the Pandemic, the Business Case for LGBTQ+ Media, and Why the Drag King Competition Series King of Drag Is Expanding Visibility Apr 14, 2026 00:58:40 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
Thom Racina joined me to share Luke & Laura wedding memories casting Patch, and bringing Elizabeth Taylor to General Hospital—plus Snow Angels: a limited series in development! Apr 7, 2026 01:10:08 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
Michael Walker and Susan Gomes joined me to talk about The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo, a coming-of-age film drawn from shared memories of suburban New York in 1984. Mar 31, 2026 00:36:12 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
Ellery Capshaw (As the World Turns’ Natalie Snyder) and Ron Stempkowski on Grief, Sobriety, Loss, Love and Their Debut Books Three Walled World and The Luck We Carry Mar 24, 2026 01:01:07 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

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