The Locher Room

Allison Smith joined me for a fun and revealing look back at a remarkable career that began on Broadway at just nine years old.

Allison shared memories of growing up in New Jersey, performing in Evita with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, landing the title role in Annie at 10, and discovering at a young age that she could make an audience laugh and truly affect how they felt.

We looked back at her six seasons as Jennie Lowell on Kate & Allie, how she first met our mutual friend Martha Byrne, and the funny story Martha still tells about Allison. Jennie’s on-screen boyfriend, Ricky Paull Goldin, also dropped in for a surprise visit.

Allison revealed why she chose Jason Goes to Hell over The Who’s Tommy on Broadway and shared memories of playing Mallory O’Brien on The West Wing and working with Aaron Sorkin, Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford.

From Broadway child star to a career spanning television, film and theater, Allison shared some wonderful stories from the journey.

Charlie’s Angels historian and author Mike Pingel, Geret Coates of @townsendagency and celebrity skincare and makeup artist David Ross of @angelboy76 joined me in The Locher Room to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Charlie’s Angels.

The four of us shared how we first fell in love with the series, the impact it had on our lives, our favorite Angels and episodes, and some wonderful stories about meeting the women we grew up watching.

Geret talked about bringing Charlie’s Angels into his high school classroom and the priceless moment his son spotted Jaclyn Smith on a family vacation. David shared how the glamour, hair, makeup and fashion of the Angels influenced the career he chose. Mike looked back on his decades as a Charlie’s Angels historian, shared some incredible memorabilia from his collection and talked about his new 50th anniversary book, Hello Angels!

We also discussed some of the stories and memories Jaclyn shared in her new memoir and looked back at an incredible anniversary year that put Charlie’s Angels back in the spotlight.

Kelly, Sabrina, Jill, Kris, Tiffany and Julie have been part of our lives for five decades. This was a fun, nostalgic celebration of the series, the women and why we’re all still talking about Charlie’s Angels 50 years later.

Paul Gosselin, Stephanie Gatschet and Teja Anderson joined me in The Locher Room to celebrate the fourth and final season of Misguided, the digital series born from Paul’s lifelong love of Guiding Light.

Paul looked back at the journey from soap fan to creator and what it meant to finally bring Misguided to its conclusion. He also opened up about losing the late Jackie Zeman, who played his mother in the series, and having the opportunity to honor Jackie and her legacy in the final season.

Stephanie talked about watching Paul follow his dream and being part of Misguided from the very beginning. Teja shared memories of Guiding Light, acting opposite her husband Frank Dicopoulos and her own love of All My Children. Frank even chimed in while we were live.

We also talked about the lasting power of Guiding Light and its fans, the emotion of watching Tom Pelphrey win his first Primetime Emmy, and much more.

Jean Carol was scheduled to join us but unfortunately experienced technical difficulties. She watched along and sent messages throughout the show.

Misguided concluded its four-season run on September 18, 2026, exactly 17 years after Guiding Light aired its final episode. All four seasons are available to watch on YouTube.

General Hospital’s Asher Antonyzyn and Finn Carr joined me to talk about growing up, going to school and working in Port Charles as Danny Morgan and Rocco Falconeri.

Asher and Finn shared how acting first came into their lives, their General Hospital auditions, what they remember about finding out they had landed their roles and their first days on the GH set.

We talked about balancing school, travel and work, what it’s like when the younger generation of Port Charles is together at the studio and some of their favorite scenes and storylines.

They also shared what they’ve learned from working alongside an extraordinary cast, including daytime legends Genie Francis, Nancy Lee Grahn and Jane Elliott, and how much they absorb simply by watching these experienced actors work.

Asher discussed joining General Hospital in 2023 as Danny Morgan in his first professional acting role, while Finn looked back at beginning his acting career at just four years old and eventually joining GH as Rocco Falconeri in 2022.

It was such a pleasure spending time with Asher and Finn. They are two talented young actors with great heads on their shoulders, and I’m looking forward to watching what comes next for both of them and for Danny and Rocco.

Jade Harlow joined me for a personal and candid conversation about her more than 25 years in daytime television.

Jade looked back at getting her start as Jessica Bennett on Passions, the wonderfully wild stories she experienced there and her love of horror films. She also shared memories from her time as Sheryl Connors on Days of our Lives and some of the incredible actors she has worked with throughout her career.

Our conversation became especially personal when Jade opened up about her years playing Lianna Ramos on The Bay. She discussed going through a difficult period in her own life while playing Lianna, how the character sometimes mirrored what she was experiencing and why The Bay ultimately became such an important and healing chapter for her.

Jade also shared touching memories of her friendship with the late Tristan Rogers and the kindness he showed her and The Bay creator Gregori J. Martin.

We also talked about her move to Genoa City and taking on the role of Marie Kirkland on The Young and the Restless, her connection with Nick Newman and working opposite Joshua Morrow on their powerful addiction storyline.

From Passions and Days of our Lives to The Bay and The Young and the Restless, Jade opened up about the experiences and people who have shaped her journey both on and off screen.

Scott Clifton and Lawrence Saint-Victor joined me for a terrific conversation about The Bold and the Beautiful, their 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations and the incredible camaraderie behind the scenes at B&B.

Lawrence opened up about earning his first acting Emmy nomination after 13 years as Carter Walton, as well as being recognized for his work on the show’s writing team. He shared how Annika Noelle helped him select scenes for his Emmy reel and recalled the FaceTime he shared with his former Guiding Light co-star Karla Mosley after learning they were both first-time acting nominees.

Scott talked about earning his 11th Daytime Emmy nomination for his work as Liam Spencer and why this one means so much to him. He shared how Heather Tom and a B&B editor helped put together his Emmy reel, and how Heather gave him a unique perspective on approaching Liam’s cancer storyline.

Scott and Lawrence also shared their admiration for Brad Bell, recalled how Brad personally called each of them with the news of their nominations, took us back to their first meeting and talked about the special relationships they’ve built with their B&B co-stars.

And we discovered something else these two have in common: a mutual love of Superman!

It was a fun, candid conversation with two longtime colleagues who clearly have tremendous respect for each other and the people they work with.

Tyler Isaac Martin, Ophira Eisenberg and Dylan Hartwell joined me for a fun and thoughtful conversation about Season 2 of the breakout indie LGBTQ+ comedy-drama Don’t Suck.

Tyler, the series’ creator, writer, director, editor, producer and star, shared how growing up in White Settlement, Texas, in a family of ministers helped shape both his life and his creativity. He opened up about finding his sacred space in the theater, coming out at 16, his complicated relationship with religion and how a biblical literature class years later transformed his perspective and ultimately helped change his relationship with his parents.

We talked about the inspiration behind Don’t Suck, Tyler’s commitment to authentic queer storytelling and the decision to make Season 2 bigger and more ambitious. Tyler discussed expanding the production, assembling a cast that included Jeff Hiller, and even writing and filming an original musical.

Ophira, who played Tyler’s mother Cathy, shared what drew her to the role and how she approached this family and its complicated dynamics. Dylan talked about playing Tyler’s straight brother Noah, their relationship as brothers and the idea at the heart of the season that loving someone can sometimes be very different from pushing them.

We also discussed representation, faith, family, creativity and the response Tyler has received from viewers. And with Season 2 building toward its grand finale, Tyler, Ophira and Dylan teased what audiences could expect—including more of the musical, more Ophira and more Jeff Hiller.

Jeff Trachta joined me in The Locher Room for a candid, heartfelt and often funny conversation about the highs, lows and unexpected turns of his remarkable life and career.

Daytime fans know Jeff best for his eight-year run as Thorne Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful, but his journey in soaps began earlier with roles on One Life to Live and Loving. Jeff opened up about the mental health crisis he experienced after his time on Loving came to an end and shared the story of the doctor whose compassion helped him through one of the most difficult periods of his life.

Jeff took us behind the scenes of how he landed the role of Thorne and spoke about his tremendous respect for legendary creator William J. Bell. He also shared memories of working with Susan Flannery and reflected on his friendship and musical partnership with Bobbie Eakes. Their work together took them from daytime television to recording three triple-platinum albums and performing sold-out concerts throughout Europe.

We also talked about Jeff’s career beyond daytime, including making his Broadway debut as Danny Zuko in Grease, performing in Las Vegas and becoming a renowned celebrity impressionist. And yes, Jeff treated us to some of those incredible impressions during our conversation.

Jeff also spoke openly about his personal life and the 34-year relationship he shares with his husband, A. J. Symon. He proudly shared the story behind A. J.’s debut young adult novel, Golden Boy, arriving August 25.

It was an hour filled with vulnerability, resilience, laughter, wonderful memories and stories from a performer whose career has taken him from daytime television to Broadway, music, Las Vegas and beyond.

What happens when a soap star finds his next act behind a drum kit?

Craig Lawlor joined me for a heartfelt conversation about his journey from playing Adam Hughes Munson on As the World Turns to helping bring Des & the Swagmatics' self-titled debut album to life after nearly eight years in the making.

Craig reflected on growing up in a musical family with a father who taught music, picking up the drums at just nine years old, and how acting first entered his life through his sister. He shared memories of joining As the World Turns, what he learned from Ellen Dolan and the late Benjamin Hendrickson, and his friendship with Kristina Sisco during his years in Oakdale.

He also opened up about the devastating loss of his mother to cancer at a young age, how it changed the course of his life, and why music ultimately became his creative home.

The conversation concluded with the story of joining Des & the Swagmatics, the long road to the band's self-titled debut album, his musical influences, and what listeners can expect from the new release.

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Harrison Browne joined me in The Locher Room for an inspiring and deeply honest conversation about a life defined by courage, reinvention, and authenticity.

Many viewers recently discovered Harrison as Connors on the hit series Heated Rivalry, but long before stepping in front of the camera, he made history as the first openly transgender professional athlete in North American team sports.

Harrison reflected on his groundbreaking hockey career, the difficult decision to retire in order to medically transition, and how he found a new purpose through acting. He shared the surprising story of how Scarlett Johansson unknowingly inspired him to pursue the craft, the discipline it took to succeed in both hockey and acting, and how he landed his role on Heated Rivalry.

We also talked about the overwhelming response to the series, his acclaimed short film Pink Light, and why he and his sister, Rachel Browne, wrote Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes.

Most importantly, Harrison spoke candidly about the misinformation surrounding transgender athletes, what he wishes people understood about the lived experience of being trans, and the meaningful connections he’s built with young people and families searching for hope and understanding.

Whether you’re a fan of Heated Rivalry, interested in sports, or simply appreciate powerful conversations that challenge perspectives, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.