Recorded at the Soap Operas in Popular Culture Conference, this special conversation features Constance McCashin, best known to audiences as Laura Avery on Knots Landing.

Constance reflects on being part of the original Knots Landing cast from the very beginning, the friendships that shaped her years on Seaview Circle, and why Laura’s story continues to resonate with fans decades later. She also shares personal memories of first meeting Donna Mills, her work with the late Elizabeth Hubbard on First Lady Diaries, and what it meant to grow up professionally within the world of primetime television.

Now a licensed psychotherapist, Constance speaks candidly about her life beyond acting, the choices she made after stepping away from the spotlight, and the perspective that comes with time, reflection, and experience.

This is a warm, insightful conversation that blends career reflection with personal storytelling — a meaningful watch for Knots Landing fans and anyone interested in the lasting cultural impact of soap operas.

If you’re thinking about starting a family — or supporting someone who is — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of The Locher Room, Alan Locher is joined by George Moore and Mike Snaric, husbands, dads to twin boys, and the co-founders of Families Out Loud, an organization dedicated to providing inclusive, ethical, and trusted education around IVF, surrogacy, and modern family building.

George and Mike share their personal journey to parenthood, the challenges they faced finding accurate information in an often overwhelming and unregulated space, and why they created Families Out Loud to help others feel informed, supported, and less alone.

Alan also sits down with Days of Our Lives' Greg Rikaart who speaks openly about his own road to surrogacy and becoming a father. Greg reflects on what he wishes he’d known earlier, the questions that were hardest to answer, and what families truly need when navigating this process.

This episode is about visibility, education, ethics, and community — and about the many ways families are created today.

Whether you’re just beginning to ask questions or already on your journey, this is a powerful and compassionate conversation worth hearing.

I’m excited to share this special conference conversation with Kin Shriner, best known to daytime audiences as Scotty Baldwin on General Hospital and Port Charles.

Recorded at the Soap Operas in Popular Culture Conference, Kin was candid, funny, and generous as he reflected on his decades in daytime television, the evolution of the genre, and the enduring connection between soap operas and their fans. From the early years of Scotty Baldwin to broader conversations about soap history, fandom, and longevity, this panel captured both the humor and the heart of daytime drama.

It’s a pleasure to share this conversation here in The Locher Room — one that honors the legacy of soaps through the perspective of someone who helped shape them.