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The Locher Room

Alan Locher
Guiding Light
The Young and the Restless
As the World Turns
Days Of Our Lives
Another World
Soap Opera
LGBTQ Representation
General Hospital
The Bold and the Beautiful
Mental Health
Antisemitism
New York City
Israel
Holocaust
Broadway
Hamas
Hollywood
Activism
Venice
Forever and a Day

Welcome to The Locher Room, a YouTube show dedicated to celebrating TV and movie fans around the world. My hope is that these shows bring smiles, entertain, and help raise awareness for socially relevant issues we are all facing today. Thanks for tuning in!www.youtube.com/c/TheLocherRoom/Videos

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Latest Episodes

Celebrate Guiding Light’s 74th television anniversary with beloved cast members Grant Aleksander (Phillip Spaulding), Michael O’Leary (Rick Bauer), Robert Newman (Josh Lewis), actor Robin Nuyen, and actress, attorney, professor, and playwright Sherry... more

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. Te... more

Podcast Description

Haven 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 Cas... more

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, sea... more

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Casey S. Hutchison
Creator of Haven Falls; award-winning writer from Forever in a Day
Haven Falls (creator)
Episode: Casey S. Hutchison, Jeff Branson, Frank Dicopoulos, BJ Van Griffin & Kristina Sullivan Preview Haven Falls, Share Guiding Light Memories & Reveal Amelia Marshall’s Arrival
Jeff Branson
Emmy Award-winning actor known for Guiding Light and related soaps
Actor
Episode: Casey S. Hutchison, Jeff Branson, Frank Dicopoulos, BJ Van Griffin & Kristina Sullivan Preview Haven Falls, Share Guiding Light Memories & Reveal Amelia Marshall’s Arrival
Frank Dicopoulos
Actor known for Guiding Light; playing Victor Hale in Haven Falls
Actor
Episode: Casey S. Hutchison, Jeff Branson, Frank Dicopoulos, BJ Van Griffin & Kristina Sullivan Preview Haven Falls, Share Guiding Light Memories & Reveal Amelia Marshall’s Arrival
BJ Van Griffin
Actor known for Forever in a Day; plays a patriarch in Haven Falls
Actor
Episode: Casey S. Hutchison, Jeff Branson, Frank Dicopoulos, BJ Van Griffin & Kristina Sullivan Preview Haven Falls, Share Guiding Light Memories & Reveal Amelia Marshall’s Arrival
Kristina Sullivan
Actor known for Forever in a Day; joins Haven Falls as Laura Hale
Actor
Episode: Casey S. Hutchison, Jeff Branson, Frank Dicopoulos, BJ Van Griffin & Kristina Sullivan Preview Haven Falls, Share Guiding Light Memories & Reveal Amelia Marshall’s Arrival
Amelia Marshall
Actress joining Haven Falls in episode six
Actor
Episode: Casey S. Hutchison, Jeff Branson, Frank Dicopoulos, BJ Van Griffin & Kristina Sullivan Preview Haven Falls, Share Guiding Light Memories & Reveal Amelia Marshall’s Arrival
Neil Adams
Author of the book about Michael Dorian's life, including his 9/11 heroism and HIV journey
Author
Episode: Neil Adams on Michael Dorian’s 9/11 Heroism, HIV Journey, Finding Love with Aaron, Ground Zero, and the Story Behind From the Pile
Amanda Reyes
Writer, archivist, historian; co-host of The Made-For-TV Mayhem Show
Episode: 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.
Daniel Budnik
Author, writer, and podcaster focusing on television and pop culture history
Episode: 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.

Host

Alan Locker
Host of The Locher Room

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Love this show. Bring Back Our Soaps. The problem with replacing the soaps with reality shows is that the soaps are more authentic than the shows featuring real people who are less charismatic and unlike a scripted drama. America needs their daily dramas and not Teen Moms or TLC shows.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Blue Moon
    4 years ago
  • Love this show. Bring Back Our Soaps. The problem with replacing the soaps with reality shows is that the soaps are more authentic than the shows featuring real people who are less charismatic and unlike a scripted drama. America needs their daily dramas and not Teen Moms or TLC shows.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    CashFarm
    4 years ago
  • A nice collection of guests, but can be a frustrating listen

    An incredible collection of guests for 1980s and 1990s fans of Guiding Light, As The World Turns, Another World and One Life to Live.

    The audio is quite poor in the early episodes and it often sounds as though the host is pounding away at a keyboard throughout the interviews which is incredibly distracting and amateurish. The interview style definitely improved and it’s much better in more recent interviews. The early episodes are awkward and can be difficult to get through with the host freq... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Maddiemess
    Canada5 years ago
  • What great memories

    These chats have brought back such great memories of the soaps my mom watched for years and I followed in her footsteps. Thanks for finding such great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    editormarilyn
    United States5 years ago
  • Thank you!

    The lockdown gift we didn’t know we needed is now available as an audio podcast, too! Alan has had me taking a trip down GL memory lane for months now. It’s so nice to see and hear and catch up with some of my favorite actors. Like I said, I didn’t know I needed it until I got it. Thank you Alan. Keep up the great work! It’s truly appreciated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GBS2010syl
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Memories and interviews spark joy for long-time soap fans and family-viewing nostalgia.
Hosts are engaging and dedicated, with notable improvements in later episodes.
Fans appreciate the guest depth and nostalgic TV focus, though early episodes had audio and pacing issues.
Some listeners wish for clearer audio across the board and smoother conversation flow.
Overall, strong appeal for fans of 80s-90s soaps and classic TV, with growing quality over time.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Fighting Hate with Pride: A Conversation with Josh Weiner and Kevin Schultz
Q: What role do allies play in fighting antisemitism and protecting Jewish communities, especially as a non-Jewish partner?
Allies bring visibility and moral support, help bridge dialogue across communities, and encourage people to seek authentic Jewish voices for understanding; the couple underscores safe, constructive engagement and the importance of standing with Jewish friends while recognizing the limits of non-Jewish perspectives.
Fighting Hate with Pride: A Conversation with Josh Weiner and Kevin Schultz
Q: How has witnessing antisemitism affected your personal and professional work, and what concrete steps have you taken to address it?
Both hosts describe shifting their careers toward advocacy, building community through organized efforts like the Chicago Jewish Alliance and NAVI, and using public demonstrations to support Jewish students and push for policy changes; they emphasize education, allyship, and visible presence as core strategies.
Broadway Star & LGBTQ+ Advocate Jill Powell Joins The Locher Room for a Pride Celebration
Q: What advice would you give to a parent with a transgender child?
Listen deeply, educate yourself, use available resources, love your child unconditionally, and stand with them through the difficult moments as rights and acceptance evolve.
Broadway Star & LGBTQ+ Advocate Jill Powell Joins The Locher Room for a Pride Celebration
Q: How did your coming out and your marriage to Sandra shape your advocacy?
She shares the wake-up call of understanding her authentic self, meeting Sandra, and choosing love and family while challenging discriminatory narratives and supporting LGBTQ+ youth.
Broadway Star & LGBTQ+ Advocate Jill Powell Joins The Locher Room for a Pride Celebration
Q: What helped you decide to pursue theatre from a young age?
Jill explains that her mother's love of community theatre exposed her to the arts and opened doors to opportunities, eventually leading to formal training and a Broadway life.

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The show curates conversations with TV and film figures, focusing on behind-the-scenes stories, personal journeys, and the cultural impact of daytime and classic television. Episodes range from nostalgic deep dives into soap operas to discussions about memoirs, filmmaking, and representation in media, often anchored by candid anecdotes, mentorship memories, and creative process insights. A standout element is the mix of multi-guest nostalgia, intimate storytelling, and occasional discussions of broader themes like grief, resilience, and LGBTQ+ representation, making it engaging for long-time fans and new listeners seeking human-interest angles inside television history.

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Recent guests on The Locher Room include:

1. Casey S. Hutchison
2. Jeff Branson
3. Frank Dicopoulos
4. BJ Van Griffin
5. Kristina Sullivan
6. Amelia Marshall
7. Neil Adams
8. Amanda Reyes

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