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.

Don’t miss this fun, wide-ranging chat with my friend Jake Weary.

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 today as an artist, wife, and proud mom of two creative daughters.

This is one conversation you won’t want to miss. Alice doesn’t hold back!

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+ youth. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares her journey through the arts, motherhood, and advocacy.

Don’t miss this inspiring and powerful Pride episode.

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 to The Locher Room, brought nuance and strength to Laura’s unforgettable arc. John, who played the complex Richard Avery, also worked behind the scenes as a writer.

Join us for a warm, funny, and heartfelt conversation between two longtime friends and Knots Landing favorites.

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 Mantilla (Chelsea Hamilton) — Harmony: A New Musical on Broadway and acclaimed regional theater roles

We talked about the cast’s roles, the show’s message, and the power of representation — all in celebration of Pride.