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The Locher Room

Alan Locher 507 Episodes Jul 21, 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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Alan Shayne reflects on 100 remarkable years, Hollywood, his 68-year love story with Norman Sunshine, and the life lessons behind his memoir, And It Only Took 100 Years… Listen now!
Alan Shayne reflects on 100 remarkable years, Hollywood, his 68-year love story with Norman Sunshine, and the life lessons behind his memoir, And It Only Took 100 Years… Listen now! Jul 21, 2026 01:05:43 At 100 years old, Alan Shayne has lived a life unlike any other.In this heartfelt conversation, Alan reflects on an extraordinary journey that spans Broadway, the earliest days of television, Hollywood, and his years as President of Warner Bros. Television, where he helped shape iconic series including Wonder Woman, Alice, The Dukes of Hazzard, Growing Pains, and Scarecrow and Mrs. King.Alan also
Casey S. Hutchison, Jeff Branson, Frank Dicopoulos, BJ Van Griffin & Kristina Sullivan Preview Haven Falls, Share Guiding Light Memories & Reveal Amelia Marshall’s Arrival
Casey S. Hutchison, Jeff Branson, Frank Dicopoulos, BJ Van Griffin & Kristina Sullivan Preview Haven Falls, Share Guiding Light Memories & Reveal Amelia Marshall’s Arrival Jul 14, 2026 01:08:11 Podcast DescriptionHaven Falls creator Casey S. Hutchison joined cast members Jeff Branson, Frank Dicopoulos, BJ Van Griffin, and Kristina Sullivan for a preview of the highly anticipated new audio drama premiering June 25.The group discussed Casey’s introduction to soap operas, why Haven Falls was the next story he wanted to tell, and his decision to release new episodes at 2 p.m. Central, a nod
Neil Adams on Michael Dorian’s 9/11 Heroism, HIV Journey, Finding Love with Aaron, Ground Zero, and the Story Behind From the Pile
Neil Adams on Michael Dorian’s 9/11 Heroism, HIV Journey, Finding Love with Aaron, Ground Zero, and the Story Behind From the Pile Jul 7, 2026 00:56:51 Author Neil Adams joined me to discuss his book, From the Pile, and the extraordinary life of his close friend Michael Dorian.During our conversation, Neil reflected on their nearly 30-year friendship, Michael’s childhood trauma, HIV diagnosis, search for love and acceptance, and his determination to build a better life. We also discussed Michael’s decision to run toward Ground Zero on September 1
Amanda Reyes & Daniel Budnik explored soap stars, primetime TV movies and television history, plus surprise guest Colleen Zenk shared memories of Woman on the Ledge and Christmas Evil.
Amanda Reyes & Daniel Budnik explored soap stars, primetime TV movies and television history, plus surprise guest Colleen Zenk shared memories of Woman on the Ledge and Christmas Evil. Jun 30, 2026 01:19:30 Amanda Reyes and Daniel Budnik joined me for a fascinating conversation inspired by the Soap Operas in Popular Culture Conference and their presentation, Daytime After Dark: Exploring the Relationship Between the Daytime Drama and the Primetime Made-for-TV Movie.Together, we looked at the surprising connection between daytime soap operas and the primetime TV movie boom of the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s
Josh Murray Discussed Gym Rat, Winning Best Actor at the Beverly Hills Film Festival, Mental Health, General Hospital, Lou Ferrigno and His Family’s Dream of Producing a Film Together
Josh Murray Discussed Gym Rat, Winning Best Actor at the Beverly Hills Film Festival, Mental Health, General Hospital, Lou Ferrigno and His Family’s Dream of Producing a Film Together Jun 23, 2026 00:59:34 Actor Josh Murray joined me for a thoughtful conversation about his award-winning performance in Gym Rat, the dark psychological thriller that earned him Best Actor honors at the Beverly Hills Film Festival.Josh discussed his lifelong love of movies and how film helped shape the course of his life and career. We explored the powerful themes at the heart of Gym Rat, including addiction, mental heal
Jen Jacob & Jordi Vilasuso joined Alan Locher to talk Beyond the Gates, audition stories, daytime TV, cast bonds, career journeys, Guiding Light memories and the future of soaps.
Jen Jacob & Jordi Vilasuso joined Alan Locher to talk Beyond the Gates, audition stories, daytime TV, cast bonds, career journeys, Guiding Light memories and the future of soaps. Jun 16, 2026 01:05:22 Jen Jacob and Jordi Vilasuso joined me in The Locher Room for a fun and insightful conversation about their work on Beyond the Gates and their journeys through the entertainment industry.Jen talked about her audition process for the role of Ashley Morgan, transitioning from primetime and film into daytime television, and the fast pace that comes with working on a soap. She also opened up about the
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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

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