Downtown: The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell
Selected interviews from “Downtown with Rich Kimball”, aired live weekdays from 4–6pm on AM620, WZON, Bangor, Maine.
Adam Gardner of Guster returned to the show to talk about this year’s On The Ocean Festival, August 7-9 in Portland. For more information, go to: https://ontheoceanfest.com
Our Bruce Pratt talks with University of Maine women’s ice hockey coach Molly Engstrom.
Actor and writer Stephen Fry talked with us about his new book, a reimagining of The Odyssey, and why writing about mythological characters gives you a great deal of freedom.
Guests: Peter Ames Carlin, Marc Scott Zicree, Tripp Whetsell
Peter Ames Carlin discusses his great new book on R.E.M., Marc Scott Zicree remembers Rod Serling, who was born one hundred years ago this Christmas Day, and Tripp Whetsell talks about his new book on television legend Norman Lear.
Guests: Rosanne Cash, Stephen Tobolowsky
Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash returns to discuss TIME IS A MIRROR, the exhibit celebrating her work at the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the newly-remastered collection, THE ESSENTIAL ROSANNE CASH.
Stephen Tobowlosky talks about his work on NOBODY WANTS THIS and THE MADNESS, as well as a film he shot recently with Corbin Bernsen.
Guests: Elizabeth Strout, Mike Thomas
Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout talks with us about her latest novel, TELL ME EVERYTHING.
Journalist Mike Thomas discusses CARSON THE MAGNIFICENT, the new book about Johnny Carson he collaborated on with the late Bill Zehme.
John O’Hurley, Gary Hoey
John O’Hurley returns to the podcast to preview this year’s National Dog Show, presented by Purina, Thanksgiving Day on NBC.
Guitarist Gary Hoey talks about his new holiday single, his Ho-Ho-Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Tour, and his annual guitar giveaway.
Elliot Mintz, Chris Smither
Broadcaster and public relations guru Elliot Mintz returns to discuss WE ALL SHINE ON: JOHN, YOKO, AND ME, his wonderful new book on his friendship with the Lennons.
Singer-songwriter Chris Smither talks with us about his latest album, ALL ABOUT THE BONES.
Guests: Ken Burns, Luke David Blumm
Filmmaker Ken Burns discusses his latest documentary, Leonardo da Vinci, which comes to PBS on November 18.
Actor Luke David Blumm talks about his role as Donn Fendler in the new film, Lost On a Mountain in Maine.
Guests: Joe Posnanski, Josh Karp
Author Joe Posnanski returns to discuss his great new book, WHY WE LOVE FOOTBALL.
Writer Josh Karp is back to discuss his oral history of THE BIG LEBOWSKI for Air Mail.
Guests: Robert Hilburn, Howard JonesMusic journalist and author Robert Hilburn discusses his new book on Randy Newman, A FEW WORDS IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY.Singer-songwriter-musician Howard Jones looks back on his career and talks about his upcoming tour with Daryl Hall.
Guests: Mindy Smith, Jake ShimabukuroSinger-songwriter Mindy Smith discusses her new album, QUIET TOWN and ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro talks about his collaboration with Mick Fleetwood on the album, BLUES EXPERIENCE.
Guests: Stephen Tobolowsky, Mike RoyceActor Stephen Tobolowsky talks about his work on Lopez v. Lopez, an upcoming film with Corbin Bernsen, and the One Day at a Time reunion.Emmy Award-winning screenwriter and producer Mike Royce discusses his work on Everybody Loves Raymond, Men of a Certain Age, and One Day at a Time.
Guests: Michael Campion, Colin Woodard
Actor and magician Michael Campion talks about his new show in Los Angeles, Michael Campion’s Haunted Mystery Show of Magic, and performs a little “radio magic” for us.
Journalist Colin Woodard discusses threats to both democracy and the environment, which he covered in his Libby Lecture in Natural Resource Policy at the University of Maine.
Guests: Jason Marsden, Kay Hanley & Charlton Pettus
Actor Jason Marsden talks about It’s Just A Buncha Halloween, coming to Salem Massachusetts in mid-October.
Kay Hanley of Letters to Cleo and Charlon Pettus from Tears for Fears discuss their collaboration on the new Disney series, KINDERGARTEN: THE MUSICAL.
Guests: David Roth, Gary Tanguay
David Roth of Defector and The Distraction Podcast and Gary Tanguay of WBZ in Boston help us celebrate the 13th anniversary of our radio show.
Guests: Arthur Meyer & Stephanie Drake, Ron Dante
Arhtur Meyer & Stephanie Drake discuss their web series, ABC PARENTING.
From the Downtown archives, our conversation with singer and producer Ron Dante.
Guests: Arwen Lewis & Bob Ryan
Singer-songwriter Arwen Lewis discusses her new EP, UNDER THE STARS.
The great sportswriter, Bob Ryan, covers a wide range of topics, as always.
Guests: Ed Begley Jr & Chelsea Henderson
Actor Ed Begley talks about a couple of upcoming projects and shares some stories from his memoir, TO THE TEMPLE OF TRANQUILITY…AND STEP ON IT!
Author and Maine native Chelsea Henderson discusses her new book, GLACIAL: THE INSIDE STORY OF CLIMATE POLITICS.
Guests: Julia Duffy & Steve Wiegand
Julia Duffy joins us to share memories of her friend and mentor, Bob Newhart, and to discuss her work on PALM ROYALE.
Author Steve Wiegand talks about his great new book, THE UNCOMMON LIFE OF DANNY O’CONNELL.
Guests: Kathleen Turner, Michael Socolow
Actress Kathleen Turner discusses her career and her work in the Ogunquit Playhouse production of A Little Night Music.
Media historian Michael Socolow talks about coverage of the presidential race and the Olympics.
Guests: Dr. Joanne Freeman and John McEuen
Historian Dr. Joanne Freeman, author of THE FIELD OF BLOOD, discusses political violence in America, past and present.
Musician John McEuen, a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, talks about his new solo album, THE NEWSMAN.
Guests: Terry McBride, Andrew Reynolds
Terry McBride of McBride & The Ride talks about their career and their new live EP, scheduled for release this fall.
Executive Producer Andrew Reynolds discusses the new ESPN 30-for-30 Podcast, SEARCHING FOR HOBEY BAKER.
Guests: Kevin McDonald, Gerry Beckley
Kevin McDonald of Kids in the Hall talks about his career, the origins of KITH, and his City Winery Tour, which stops in Boston July 17 and New York on July 19.
Singer-Songwriter Gerry Beckley discusses his new solo album, GERRY BECKLEY, his friendship with the late Harry Nilsson, and more.
Guests: Jessica Harper, Bea Franklin
Actor, author, and singer-songwriter Jessica Harper talks about her work on films, including Suspiria, My Favorite Year, Pennies from Heaven, and Minority Report, television roles on It’s Garry Shandling’s Show and The Old Man, and creating books and music for children.
The “Queen Bea”, Bea Franklin, returns to talk about her remarkable life and her upcoming 100th birthday.
Guests: Curtis Armstrong, John Davidson
Actor Curtis Armstrong discusses the making of REVENGE OF THE NERDS, which opened forty years ago this summer, and we also chatted a bit about MOONLIGHTING and The Beatles.
Entertainer John Davidson talks about the coming season of his performance venue CLUB SANDWICH in Sandwich, NH, which may (or may not) be the final season.
Guests: Kathleen Jayme & Asia Youngman, David Beck
Filmmakers Kat Jayme & Asis Youngman discuss their new 30 for 30 documentary, I’M JUST HERE FOR THE RIOT, on the 2011 Stanley cup riots in Vancouver.
Actor-Director David Beck talks about his new film, REGARDING US.
Guests: Ben Mankiewicz
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiwicz discusses the network’s 30th anniversary, his family’s remarkable history, and his work on The Plot Thickens and Talking Pictures podcasts.
Guests: Stephen Tobolowsky
Actor, author, and storyteller Stephen Tobolowsky talks about his work on a recent episode of HACKS, the film, POOLMAN, and an upcoming theater role.
Guests: Philly Ocean, Billy Hanson
Philly Ocean from Yachtley Crew joins us to discuss their national tour and new EP, SEAS THE DAY.
Filmmaker Billy Hanson talks about the making of his latest, BONE COLD.
Guests: Lisa Loeb, Susan Polis Schutz
Singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb discusses her career, new music, and her upcoming shows with Lyle Lovett, including a stop at Johnson Hall in Gardner, Maine on May 8.
Poet and filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz talks about her new documentary, BRIDGING DIVIDES: SHARING HEARTBEATS.
Guests: Ed Zwick, Annie Jacobsen
Writer-Producer-Director Ed Zwick joined us to discuss his book, HITS, FLOPS, AND OTHER ILLUSIONS.
Author Annie Jacobsen talks about her latest book, NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO.
Guests: Lesley Visser, Jake Reiner
Sportswriter and sportscaster Lesley Visser returns to discuss her work on the Boston Globe and the evolution of sports journalism.
Actor Jake Reiner talks about his career and his new film , LOVE AND TAXE$.
Guest:Dr. Neal D. Barnard, Robert LaRoche
Dr. Neal Barnard fills us in on his new book, The Power Foods Diet.
Singer-songwriter Robert LaRoche discuses his new album, FOREVERMORE.
Guest: David Yazbeck, Julia Duffy
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winning composer and writer David Yazbeck discusses his new project, a “play with music” for Audible, DEAD OUTLAW, based on Maine-born criminal and mummified side show attraction, Elmer McCurdy.
Julia Duffy returns to the show to talk about her work on the Apple TV+ series PALM ROYALE, along with Allison Janney, Kristin Wiig, Laura Dern, and the legendary Carol Burnett.
Guest: Jeff Margolis
Legendary producer-director Jeff Margolis shared stories from his memoir, WE’RE LIVE IN FIVE: MY EXTRAORDINARY LIFE IN TELEVISION.
Guest:Mark Larson, Joel Selvin
Mark Larson talks with us about his new book, WORKING IN THE 21ST CENTURY.
Music journalist Joel Selvin discuss his book, DEUMS AND DEMONS: THE TRAGIC JOURNEY OF JIM GORDON.
Guest: Lewis Black, Bob Ryan
Comedian Lewis Black discusses his farewell tour, GOODBYE YELLER BRICK ROAD.
Bob Ryan talks about his recent Boston Globe story on watching sporting events in all fifty states.
Guest: Kristen Lappas, Makenzie Phipps
Filmmaker Kristen Lappas discusses her documentary, GIANNIS: THE MARVELOUS JOURNEY, about NBA superstar Giannis Antentetokounmpo.
Singer-Songwriter Makenzie Phipps talks about her career and new single, EIGHTEEN WHEELS.
Guest: TG Sheppard, Peter Lewis
Country music legend T.G. Sheppard discusses his career and his new duet with his wife, Kelly Lang, “You’re Still The One.”
Peter Lewis looks back on his time with the band, Moby Grape, and talks about his new solo album, “Imagination”.
Guest: Heather Cox Richardson
Historian Heather Cox Richardson discusses her latest book, DEMOCRACY AWAKENING, and shares her thoughts on the state of the nation.
Guest: Johnathon Schaech and Gianni RussoActor Johnathon Schaech talks about his new series, BLUE RIDGE, his film, SUITABLE FLESH, and the end of the season for his Baltimore Ravens.Actor-singer--author and businessman Gianni Russo shares stories from the making of The Godfather and some of the other remarkable tales from his one man show, AN EVENING YOU CAN'T REFUSE.
Guest: Paul F Tompkins, Jennifer K ArmstrongActor, comedian, and writer Paul F. Tompkins talks with us about his career and his show, VARIETOPIA, which is coming to the Waldo Theatre in April.Author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong discusses her new book, SO FETCH: THE MAKING OF MEAN GIRLS (AND WHY WE'RE STILL SO OBSESSED WITH IT).
Guest: Peri Gilpin, David RothPeri Gilpin talks about returning to the role of Roz Doyle in the Frasier reboot.David Roth of Defector weighs in on the NFL, Jim Harbaugh, and the Trump legal team.
Guest: Mike Farrell, Ford ReicheActor Mike Farrell discusses the recent MAS*H reunion and the stakes in the upcoming election.Author Ford Reiche talks about his new book, A LONG, LONG TIME AGO, a history of Southern Maine rock concerts from 1955-1977.
Guest: Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Janet RobinActor-Producer-Screenwriter Siobhan Fallon Hogan returns to talk about her new film, SHELTER IN SOLITUDE, which is streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple+.Janet Robin of The String Revolution discusses their career and Grammy-nominated version of Johnny Cash's FOLSOM PRISON BLUES.
Guest: Ernie DiGregorio, Doug & Emmy JoBasketball legend Ernie DiGregorio discusses his memoir, STAR WITH A BROKEN HEART.We visit with Doug & Emmy Jo, hosts of the 1970s children's show, THE NEW ZOO REVUE.
Guest: Paul Cowsill, Erin Enderlin Paul Cowsill of The Cowsills joined us to discuss the EP, A CHRISTMAS OFFERING FROM THE COWSILLS, and their touring plans for 2024.Singer-songwriter Erin Enderlin talks about her career and her latest album, BARROOM MIRRORS.
Guest: Kliph Nesteroff, Joanna CassidyAuthor Kliph Nesteroff talks with us about his new book, OUTRAGEOUS: A HISTORY OF SHOWBIZ AND THE CULTURE WARS.Actress Joanna Cassidy returns to discuss some recent projects and the importance of staying mentally young.
Guest: Don DiPetta, Christopher RadkoActor-writer-producer Don DiPetta talks with us about his new film, A PLACE IN THE FIELD, now streaming on several platforms.Christopher Radko returns to discuss this year's line of Christmas ornaments from HeartfullyYours.com
Guest: Gary Hoey, Gerry MonteuxGuitarist Gary Hoey talks about his new song, THE NUTCRACKER (SUGAR PLAUM FAIRY) and his Ho-Ho-Hoey Rockin' Holiday Tour.Nature photographer and former sportscaster Gerry Monteux discusses his book, ZEN AND THE ART OF MOOSE PHOTOGRAPHY.
Guest: Rosanne Cash, David BaldacciRosanne Cash discusses the story behind the making of her classic album, THE WHEEL, now available in a remastered 30th anniversary edition from Rumble Strip Records.Best-selling author David Baldacci talks about his new thriller, THE EDGE, and the importance of literacy and access to books.
Guest: Roger Kabler, Peter OrrActor Roger Kabler discusses his one-man show celebrating the life of Robin Williams, which makes its New York debut on November 25th at the Triad Theatre. Musician, artist, and author Peter Orr talks about his frightening new book, THE GOOD PEOPLE AND THE BAD.
Guest: Nancy Jones, Bill AndersonNancy Jones, the widow of country music legend George Jones, shares stories from her memoir, PLAYIN' POSSUM.From the Downtown archives, legendary singer-songwriter Bill Anderson looks back on his career and discusses working on the Ken Burns documentary on country music.
Guest: Illeana Douglas, Richard ChizmarActress and author Illeana Douglas discusses her new book, CONNECTICUT IN THE MOVIES.Author Richard Chizmar talks about his new novel, BECOMING THE BOOGEYMAN, the follow-up to his NY Times best-seller, CHASING THE BOOGEYMAN.
Guest: Ken BurnsFilmmaker Ken Burns returns to Downtown to discuss his latest film, THE AMERICAN BUFFALO, which premieres October 16 on PBS.
Guest: Scott Ryan, John DavidsonScott Ryan, author of Moonlighting: An Oral History, talks about the arrival of the show on Hulu later this month.Entertainer John Davidson drops by the studio to try out a few new jokes, a song, and fill us in on his upcoming winter adventure.
Guest: Felix Cavaliere, Mark and Mary Kay Liston Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Felix Cavaliere talks about his new album, THEN & NOW, and author Mark & Mary Kay Liston discuss their book, DIAGNOSED.
Guest: Don Argott, David RothFilmmaker Don Argott talks with us about his new documentary, KELCE, on the long-time Philadelphia Eagles center. The film is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.David Roth of Defector joined us for a typically wide-ranging conversation from Coach Prime to Kevin McCarthy.
Guest: Ed Begley Jr., Judy Collins Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. discusses his new memoir, TO THE TEMPLE OF TRANQUILITY…AND STEP ON IT!The legendary Judy Collins talks about her recent album, SPELLBOUND, and her current tour.
Guest: Stephen Tobolowsky & Joe Posnanski
Actor Stephen Tobolowsky discusses his new grandchild, the keys to a successful relationship, and more.
Author Joe Posnanski talks about his great new book, WHY WE LOVE BASEBALL.
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Allen Adams joined us for this week's Pass The Popcorn, discussing the films YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH and VACATION FRIENDS 2.Listen now!
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University of Maine football coach Jordan Stevens talked with us about the Black Bears' opening game this Saturday at Florida International University.
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Chad Finn of The Boston Globe discussed the Red Sox, the Patriots, and more on today's show.
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Actor and author Stephen Tobolowsky returned to the show this afternoon to discuss grandchildren, theatre, and more.
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Michael Hurley of WBZ-TV joined us this afternoon to talk about the Patriots’ preseason finale and the upcoming regular season.
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Mighty John Marshall fills us in on the big events in music from the 25th of August.
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Nick Coit of ABC-6 in Providence joined us this afternoon to discuss the Patriots final preseason game, the Red Sox, and more.
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College football expert Phil Steele joins us to preview the 2023 season. Order his preview and get much more information at: philsteele.com
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Boyd Mefferd joins Bruce Pratt to discuss his book "Needs Work" on this week's Sports Lit 101.
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Sean McAdam of MassLive.com discusses last night's loss to the Astros, the return of Tanner Houck, and the difficult upcoming schedule for the Red Sox.
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Eric Mihan from Bangor Wine & Cheese Company with this week's Message in the Bottle.
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We got our weekly Celtics update from John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal on today's show.
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Allen Adams joined us for this week's Pass The Popcorn, discussing the films BLUE BEETLE and PUPPY LOVE.
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Writer-actor-producer and Bangor native Jana Savage joined us this afternoon to talk about her film, WILDFLOWER, and the upcoming screening and Q & A this Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. at Bangor Arts Exchange.
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Bassist Karina Rykman joined us this afternoon to talk about the making of her new album, JOYRIDE, and her upcoming tour, which includes an appearance in Portland in December.
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Yale historian, author, and podcast host Dr. Joanne Freeman returned to the show this afternoon to discuss a wide range of topics, from freedom of the press to political violence, women’s sports, and Broadway musicals.
Dr. Freeman is the author of THE FIELD OF BLOOD and hosts the webcast, HISTORY MATTERS, available at: NCHEteach.org/conversations
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Mighty John Marshall gives us the lowdown on the big events of August 18 in music history.
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Gary Tanguay joined us this afternoon to discuss his recent trip to Montana, the Celtics, and more.
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Steve Buckley of The Athletic talks with us about this year's Abbott Financial Management Oldtime Baseball Game, coming up on August 24 in North Cambridge, Mass. This year's game is a fundraiser for The Boston Home, which serves adults with advanced neurological disorders.
Guest: Gunnar Nelson, Jed Gottlieb
Gunnar Nelson talks about his father, Ricky, and Nelson’s tribute show, Ricky Nelson Remembered.
Music journalist Jed Gottlieb of the Boston Herald discusses the legacy of Robbie Robertson.
Guest: Radney Foster, Josh Gondleman
Radney Foster talks with us about his recent induction into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame and looks back at the making of his classic, Del Rio, Texas-1959.
Comedian and Emmy Award winning writer Josh Gondleman shares his perspective on the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike.
Guest: Roger McGuinn, Jim Axelrod
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn talks about his career.
CBS News Senior Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks about his start in broadcast journalism and some of the many interesting stories and people he’s covered.
Guest: Henry Rollins
Singer-Writer-Actor-Activist Henry Rollins talks with us about his Good To See You Tour, which brings him to New England in September, the value of travel, and the humor of aging.
Guest: Herb Alpert, Carlos Santana
A pair of music legends join us this week. Herb Alpert discusses the Tijuana Brass, A & M Records, touring, arts education, and more.
Carlos Santana talks about his career, his 1001 Rainbows Tour, and the importance of gratitude and spirituality in his life and music.
Guest: Bill Boggs, R.K. Russell
Emmy Award winning TV host Bill Boggs talks about his latest book, SPIKE UNLEASHED.
Former NFL player R.K. Russell talks about his memoir, THE YARDS BETWEEN US.
Guest: Paula Poundstone, Tom Papa
Comedian Paula Poundstone returns to discuss her early education, how she gave Micky Dolenz a cat, and more.
Tom Papa discusses his great new book, WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER...SO MAKE SOME ROOM.
Guest: Mark Lindsay
Mark Lindsay talks about his days as lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders, solo work, and his show, American Revolution, on Sirius XM Radio. Check out Mark’s website at: marklindsay.com
Guest: Dee Snider, Sean McCarron
The multitalented Dee Snider talks with us about his first novel, FRATS. Animator and director Sean McCarron discusses the making of his short film, CORVINE.
Guest: Peri Gilpin, Johnny Sansone
Peri Gilpin helps us celebrate our 3,000th radio show and talks about her work on the upcoming Frasier reboot. Blues musician Johnny Sassone discusses his career and influences.
Guest: John Davidson
Entertainer John Davidson talks with us about Season 3 of his performance venue, Club Sandwich, in Sandwich, New Hampshire.
Guests: Josh Karp, Colin Fleming
Writer Josh Karp discusses his latest piece on the making of the 70s film, CALIGULA.
Author Colin Fleming looks at Orson Welles' 1966 film, CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT.
Guests: James Adolphus, Rich Sommer
Director James Adolphus talks about his new documentary, BEING MARY TYLER MOORE, which premieres May 26 on HBO.
Actor Rich Sommer discusses his work on the HBO series, WHITE HOUSE PLUMBERS, and the upcoming film, FAIR PLAY.
Guests: Allan Clarke, Gary Puckett
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Allan Clarke talks about his new album, “I’ll Never Forget”, and looks back at some of his classic work with The Hollies.
Gary Puckett discusses the upcoming Happy Together Tour and the making of hits like “Woman, Woman” and “Over You”.
Guests: Donny Osmond, Kevin Griffin
Entertainer Donny Osmond talks about his career, his show at Harrah’s, and upcoming summer tour.
Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra discusses his new book, THE GREATEST SONG, a fictionalized look at some of his methods for success in music and life.
Guests: Tom Dreesen
Comedian Tom Dreesen, who worked with Frank Sinatra for nearly fourteen years, shared stories of The Chairman of the Board, who passed away twenty-five years ago this month.
Guests: Michael Socolow & Jarrett Krosoczka
Michael Socolow of the University of Maine talks about the Fox-Dominion settlement and the implications for the media.
Author Jarrett J. Krosoczka discusses his new graphic novel, SUNSHINE – How One Camp Taught Me About Life, Death, and Hope.
Guests: Dave Davies, David Krell
Dave Davies of The Kinks talks about his autobiography, LIVING ON A THIN LiNE, as well as new solo and Kinks compilations.
Author David Krell talks about his new book on the 1966 baseball season (and America in that unique time), DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?
Guests: Stephen Tobolowsky, Hayley Sales
Actor, author, and storyteller Stephen Tobolowsky talks about some upcoming projects and the craft of acting.
Singer and actor Hayley Sales discusses her upcoming album and her work on the series LUCKY HANK and the new film JUST FOR THE SUMMER.
Guests: Frank Conniff & Chad Finn
Writer, comedian, and actor Frank Conniff talks with us about his career and his very funny new novel, DARK APNEA.
Chad Finn of The Boston Globe discusses his book STORY OF THE RED SOX, his recent conversations with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck about their film, AIR, and the recent layoffs by the NFL Network.
Guests: Tom Rush, David Roth
Singer-songwriter Tom Rush talks about his upcoming shows in Maine and New Hampshire.
David Roth of Defector.com discusses baseball, NCAA basketball, and online videos about metal detecting. It’ll make sense when you listen.
Guests: John Davidson, Rod Argent
Entertainer John Davidson joins us from Mexico to talk about the upcoming season of shows at his venue, Club Sandwich, in New Hampshire.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rod Argent discusses DIFFERENT GAME, the new album from The Zombies, which will be released on March 31.
Guests: Bruce McCulloch, Ricky Cobb
Bruce McCulloch talks about his one-man show, TALES OF BRAVERY AND STUPIDITY (coming to The Wilbur in Boston on March 16) and the possibility of more episodes of Kids In The Hall.
Ricky Cobb of Super 70s Sports discusses his new series, SUPER MAXIMUM RETRO SHOW, coming to Vice TV and Executive Produced by Jimmy Kimmell.
Guests: Curtis Armstrong, Josh Gondleman
Actor and author Curtis Armstrong talks about the books, music, and films that soothe his soul in stressful times.
Comedian and writer Josh Gondleman discusses filling in for Peter Sagan as host of Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me, and his newsletter, That’s Marvelous!
Guests:Joe Henry, Russell Thompkins Jr.
Singer-songwriter-producer Joe Henry discusses his powerful new album, ALL THE EYE CAN SEE.
Singer Russell Thompkins, Jr. talks about his Philadelphia roots and his hit-making work as the vocalist for the Stylistics.
Guests: Andrea Martin, Peter Asher
Tony and Emmy Award winner Andrea Martin talks with us about her career, growing up in Maine, and her current work on Evil and Only Murders In The Building.
Music legend Peter Asher discusses his one-man show, A Musical Memoir of the 60s & Beyond, which comes to Portsmouth, New Hampshire on March 12.
Guests: David Jacks, Laura Corn
David Jacks talk with us about his new book, PETER ASHER: A LIFE IN MUSIC, and Laura Corn shares some tips for Valentine’s Day (and beyond) from her book, 101 NIGHT OF GREAT SEX.
Guests: Dave Thomas and Terri Jay
Actor-Writer-Director Dave Thomas looks back on SCTV, talks Bob Hope, Grace Under Fire, and his work writing for Bones and The Blacklist.
Intuitive and pet psychic Terri Jay talks about her work on the Peacock series, Paul T. Goldman.
Guests: Bert Kreischer, Dan Epstein
Comedian Bert Kreischer discusses his career and the Tops Off Tour, which brings him to Bangor on February 5.
Writer Dan Epstein talks about his new music blog on Substack, Jagged Time Lapse.
Guests: Julia Duffy, Jim Owen
Julia Duffy discusses the art of the self-tape audition and fills us in on her role in an upcoming series.
Author and filmmaker Jim Owen talks about The Art of Aging Well.
Guests: Winnie Holzman
Writer Winnie Holzman discusses her work on “thirtysomething” and “My So Called Life” and creating the musical “Wicked” with Stephen Schwartz.
Guests: Paul Dooley
Actor Paul Dooley joins us to discuss his new book, “Movie Dad: Finding Myself & My Family, On Screen and Off”.
Guests: John Waite & Mike J. Nichols,
Alexander Wolff
Singer-songwriter John Waite and filmmaker Mike J. Nichols discuss the documentary, “John Waite: The Hard Way”.
Bruce Pratt talks with journalist Alexander Wolff about the reissue of his book, “Big Game, Small World”.
Guests: William Cohen, Erik JensenFormer Senator and Defense Secretary William Cohen talks with us about the state of the nation and what steps we can make to return to some level of collaboration with allies and political opponents.Actor-writer-director Erik Jensen discusses his Broadway debut in "The Collaboration", opening December 20 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Guests: Rosanne Cash, Bill MumySinger-songwriter Rosanne Cash returns for a wide-ranging discussion about music and writing.Actor and musician Bill Mumy talks with us about his new memoir, “Danger Will Robinson: The Full Mumy”.
Guests: Ronnie Schell, Skunk BaxterActor and comedian Ronnie Schell looks back at his work on Gomer Pyle, That Girl, Good Morning World, and more.Guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter discusses his new solo album Speed of Heat, his work with The Doobie Brothers, and his experience as a defense consultant to the Pentagon and others.
Guests: Kelly Monrow & Jim Meskimen Actress and singer Kelly Monrow talked with us about her album, Scars of Venus, and her work on American Crime Story.
Actor and impressionist Jim Meskimen joined us to discuss some of his remarkable impressions and his work on Gaslit, Hunters, and his upcoming role as Phil Donahue.
Guests: John O'Hurley, Christopher Price
John O’Hurley returns to discuss this year’s broadcast of the National Dog Show.
Author Christopher Price talks about BLEEDING GREEN, his new book on the Hartford Whalers.
Guests: Lottie Bedlow, Christopher Radko
Lottie Bedlow of The Great British Bake Off talked with us about her new book, Baking Imperfect. Artist Christopher Radko discusses his new line of ornaments, Heartfully Yours, which support artists in Ukraine.
Guests: Chazz Palminteri & Peter Fogel, Jim Kerr
Director Chazz Palminteri and actor/writer Peter Fogel discuss their show, TILL DEATH DO US PART…YOU FIRST.
Jim Kerr from Simple Minds talks about the band’s new album, DIRECTION OF THE HEART.
Guests: Paul Cowsill & R.K. Russell Paul Cowsill discusses Rhythm of the World, the first new album from The Cowsills in nearly threee decades.
Activist and former NFL player R.K. Russell talks about his decision to come out as bisexual and his upcoming book, The Yards Between Us.
Heather Cox Richardson & David Baldacci
Historian Heather Cox Richardson returns to discuss some big life events and the state of the nation.
Author David Baldacci talks about his new book, Long Shadows, and the importance of literacy in a democracy.
James Burrows & C.J. Box
James Burrows, who has directed over a thousand episodes of network television, from The Mary Tyler Moore Show to Taxi, Cheers, Friends, and Will & Grace, discusses his memoir, DIRECTED BY JAMES BURROWS. Best-selling author C.J. Box talks about his latest novel, TREASURE STATE, and seeing his works come to the small screen on BIG SKY.
MAS*H 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Part Two:
We celebrate fifty years of MAS*H with memories from cast members Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Mike Farrell, Jamie Farr, Jeff Maxwell, and G.W. Bailey, and guests Ed Begley, Jr., Lynne Marie Stewart, and Loudon Wainwright III, as well as journalist Marc Freeman.
MAS*H 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Part One:
We celebrate fifty years of MAS*H with memories from cast members Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Mike Farrell, Jamie Farr, Jeff Maxwell, and G.W. Bailey, and guests Ed Begley, Jr., Lynne Marie Stewart, and Loudon Wainwright III, as well as journalist Marc Freeman.
Guests: Paul Reiser, Stephen Tobolowsky Actor-comedian-musician-author Paul Reiser talks with us about his stand-up tour and his recent work on The Boys, Stranger Things, The Kominsky Method, and the new series, Reboot.
Actor-author-storyteller Stephen Tobolowsky returns to discuss his recent projects and share a couple of great stories about working with a young Stevie Ray Vaughan and David Byrne.
Guests: Dr. Gabby Wild, Colin Fleming
Veterinarian Dr. Gabby Wild talks with us about her new book, “How to Speak Animal” and author Colin Fleming discusses The Beach Boys’ SMILE sessions.
Guests: Mike Farrell, Lesley Ann Warren
Actor Mike Farrell helps us celebrate the 50th anniversary of MASH by sharing thoughts and stories. Oscar and Emmy nominee Lesley Ann Warren looks back at her remarkable career, from Cinderella to Victor/Victoria, Clue, and Will & Grace.
Guests:Loretta Swit, Jerry Mathers
A pair of television icons with us this week as we talk with Loretta Swit in advance of the 50th anniversary of MAS*H, and Jerry Mathers remembers his friend Tony Dow, looks back on working with Hitchcock and Bob Hope, and the phenomenon of Leave It To Beaver.
Guests: Peri Gilpin, Katie Aselton
Actor-Director Katie Aselton discusses her latest directorial effort, MACK & RITA, which stars Diane Keaton. Peri Gilpin, our reigning Downtown Madness Champ, returned to talk about her summer, the changing face of auditions, and some upcoming appearances.
Guests: John DeNicola, Leigh Montville
Sportswriter and author of TALL MEN, SHORT SHORTS, on the 1969 NBA Finals, helps us remember the legendary Bill Russell.
Oscar-winning singer-songwriter John DeNicola discusses his new single and video, SHE SAID, and the 35th anniversary of DIRTY DANCING.
Guests: Jamie Farr, Sean McAdam
Actor Jamie Farr looks back on the early days of his career, the help he got from Red Skelton, and the incredible ride of playing Max Klinger on MAS*H.
Sean McAdam of Boston Sports Journal discusses his new book on the history of the Red Sox, “The Franchise”.
Guests: Joe Hagan, Bill Barry
Journalist and producer Joe Hagan talks about the story behind the making of the album, “Earl’s Closet”. We dip into the archives for our conversation about the Apollo 11 moon landing fifty-three years ago this week with former NASA historian Bill Barry.
Guests: David Roth, Derex Brady
David Roth of Defector and The Distraction Podcast joined us for a wide-ranging conversation, covering his trip to Maine, big-time college sports, and the state of the nation.
Actor-Producer-Director Derrex Brady discusses his career and the new season of his Bounce TV series, "Johnson".
Guests: Ed Begley Jr., Josh Gondleman
Actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. returns to discuss the final season of Better Call Saul, his work on Queer As Folk, and some simple steps to reduce your carbon footprint.
Comedian and writer Josh Gondleman talks with us about his first stand-up special, PEOPLE PLEASER, available on several VOD platforms.
Guests: Howard Blum, Colin Fleming
Journalist Howard Blum discusses his new book, THE SPY WHO KNEW TOO MUCH.
Writer Colin Fleming looks at the Sherlock Holmes character from a couple of different perspectives.
Guests: Tim Matheson, John Davidson
Actor-Director Tim Matheson talks about the new season of his Netflix series, VIRGIN RIVER, and shares stories from his long career in the business.
Entertainer John Davidson discusses the second season at his performance venue, Club Sandwich in New Hampshire, and plays some new music he's written for his upcoming performances.
Guests: Elizabeth A Davis, Gregory Maguire
Elizabeth A. Davis talks about her role as Thomas Jefferson in the Broadway-bound production of 1776, now playing at American Repertory Theater in Cambridge. Author Gregory Maguire (Wicked) discusses his new book, Cress Watercress.
Guest: Brian Hyland & Richie Stephens
Singer-songwriter Brian Hyland discusses his long career in music and actor Richie Stephen’s talks about his new book, “A Gangster’s Guide to Sobriety.”
Guest: Bob Ryan & Josh Karp Bob Ryan talks with us about his new book with Bill Chuck, IN SCORING POSITION.
Writer Josh Karp takes a look back at the music, movies, and television shows of 1972.
Guest: Kelly Carlin & Gunnar Nelson
Actor, producer, and radio host Kelly Carlin talks about her father, family, and the new documentary, George Carlin’s American Dream.
Musician Gunnar Nelson discusses the musical legacy of his father, Rick, who would’ve turned 82 earlier this month.
Guest: Paula Poundstone & Steve Binder Comedian Paula Poundstone talks about returning to Maine for shows, her workout regimen, and her dog’s single-minded focus on tennis balls.
Producer-Director Steve Binder shares behind the scenes stories of the 1968 Elvis Presley comeback special, chronicled in his wonderful new book, ELVIS’ ‘68 COMEBACK.
Guest: Stephen Tobolowsky & Jim Kaat Actor Stephen Tobolowsky returns to discuss his current projects and what’s ahead on The Goldbergs. Long-time baseball player and broadcaster Jim Kaat talks about his upcoming induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame and his new book, GOOD AS GOLD.
Guest: Jane Alexander, Mindy Thomas & Guy Raz
Award-winning actor, conservationist, and writer Jane Alexander joins us and Mindy Thomas & Guy Raz discuss their new book, WOW IN THE WILD.
Guest: Carol Connors
Two-time Oscar nominee Carol Connors talked with us about her remarkable life and career, from singing lead on "To Know Him Is To Love Him" with The Teddy Bears, to co-writing the theme from "Rocky", and Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright's "With You I'm Born Again".
Guests: Peri Gilpin, Rebecca Metz
Peri Gilpin talks with us about winning our listener vote as favorite guest of the year and Rebecca Metz talks about the final season of "Better Things".
Guests: Don Dannemann, Gary Lane & Larry Lane Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle shares the story of how he got the chance to make new music with his late partner, Tommy Dawes.
Filmmakers Gary and Larry Lane discuss their documentary, STILL WORKING 9 TO 5, which looks at the lasting impact of the film, 9 TO 5.
Guests: Ken Burns, Jimmy Webb Filmmaker Ken Burns discusses his new film, "Benjamin Franklin", which premieres April 4 on PBS.
Songwriter Jimmy Webb talks with us about his return to the road with a tour of the Eastern U.S. and the U.K.
Guests: Emily Murphy, Al Melchior Author Emily Murphy discusses her new book, GROW NOW, and we talk fantasy baseball with Al Melchior from The Athletic.
Guests: The Bacon Brothers, Kasim Sulton Michael and Kevin Bacon talk with us about their Out Of Memory Tour and their latest album, THE WAY WE LOVE.
Kasim Sulton discusses the UNSUNG Podcast based on his life, his radio show, IT’S MY WORLD AND WELCOME TO IT, and some of his many musical collaborations.
Guests: Richard Schiff, David Roth
Actor Richard Schiff discusses new episodes of THE GOOD DOCTOR and the situation in Ukraine.
David Roth from Defector and The Distraction Podcast talks about the MLB lockout, NBA parity, and more.
Guests: Paul Carrack, Lewis Black
Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Paul Carrack discusses his new album, “One On One”, and his work through the years with Ace, Squeeze, Mike + The Mechanics, and more.
Comedian Lewis Black talks about his return to the road and his Grammy-nominated special, “Thanks For Risking Your Life”.
Guests: Richard Chizmar, Karl Subban & Angie Abdou
Richard Chizmar talks about his latest collaboration with Stephen King, “GWENDY’S FINAL TASK” and writer Angie Abdou and Karl Subban talk about Karl’s book, “HOW WE DID IT: THE SUBBAN PLAN FOR SUCCESS IN HOCKEY, SCHOOL, AND LIFE”.
Guests: Liz Vassey & William Sanderson
Liz Vassey talks about her “pandemic project”, the mini-album “Like A Girl” and her work on “CSI”, “The Tick”, and more.
William Sanderson returns to discuss stories from his memoir, “Yes, I’m That Guy”, now available as an audiobook.
Guests: Peri Gilpin & Bill Champlin
Actress Peri Gilpin talks with us about a couple of new projects and singer-songwriter Bill Champlin discusses his work with Chicago, his new album, Livin’ For Love, and this weekend’s Yacht Rock concert in Ohio with his wife, Tamara, and Franke Previte of Franke & The Knockouts.
Guests: Felix Cavaliere & Russell Hitchcock
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Felix Cavaliere discusses his new book, MEMOIR OF A RASCAL.
Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply talks about his more than 46-year musical partnership with Graham Russell.
Guests: Ron Dante, John Lodge & Matthew Delamater
A trio of guests this week, as we talk with singer and producer Ron Dante (The Archies, The Cuff Links, Barry Manilow), John Lodge of The Moody Blues on the band and his new live album, THE ROYAL AFFAIR AND AFTER, and actor Matthew Delamater discusses his work in the new film, THE TENDER BAR.
Guests: Josh Karp, Patrika Darbo
Writer Josh Karp, author of "Orson Welles' Last Movie: The Making of The Other Side of the Wind", talks about legendary filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich.
Actress Patrika Darbo discusses her return to "Days of Our Lives", and her work on "Seinfeld", "In The Line of Fire", "Midnight In The Garden of Good & Evil", and more.
Guests: Brian Buma, Gary Tanguay
Brian Buma discusses his book, THE ATLAS OF A CHANGING CLIMATE, and Gary Tanguay talks about his first novel, THE ARM AND THE FALL, and his work on the Adam McKay film, DON'T LOOK UP.
Guests: Josh Gondleman & Abdi Abdirahman
Comedian and Emmy Award-winning writer Josh Gondleman talks about his work on Desus & Mero and more.
Five-time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman visits with Rich and Bruce Pratt to discuss his book with Myles Schrag, ABDI'S WORLD.
Guests:
Stephen Tobolowsky, Joyce Bulifant
Actor & author Stephen Tobolowsky discusses what he klooks for in a director, his recent voice-over work, and his role on "The Goldbergs".
Actress Joyce Bulifant talks with us about her recent moves, the new audiobook of her memoir, "My Four Hollywood Husbands", and an an upcoming stage role.
Guests:
David Roth, Jay Jaffe
David Roth of Defector talked with us about the MLB lockout, the NBA season, and more.
Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs, author of "The Cooperstown Casebook", discussed this year's candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame and those who were overlooked by the Era Committees.
Guest: Carmine Appice, Colin Fleming
Writer Colin Fleming discusses GET BACK, the Peter Jackson documentary of The Beatles as well as the Christmas writings of Washington Irving.
Legendary drummer Carmine Appice talks about his new release, the boxed set GUITAR ZEUS.
Guest: Tom Dreesen
Comedian, actor, and motivational speaker Tom Dreesen shared stories from his memoir, STILL STANDING: MY JOURNEY FROM STREETS AND SALOONS TO THE STAGE AND SINATRA.
Guests: Mark Cartier, Colin Fleming
Actor and Beatles blogger Mark S. Cartier discusses the new Peter Jackson documentary, GET BACK.
Writer Colin Fleming talks about a Beatles rehearsal version of CRY BABY CRY, a Green Day session at the BBC from 1994, and Orson Welles interpreting John Donne.
Guests: Paula Poundstone, Cindy Williams
Comedian and Downtown Madness champion Paula Poundstone talks about her upcoming Maine performances, the return to live shows, her podcast, and more. Visit her website at: https://paulapoundstone.com/
Actress Cindy Williams discusses her one-woman show, ME, MYSELF, and SHIRLEY, which hits the road starting in January. More information is available at:
https://www.memyselfandshirley.com/
Guests: Artie Barnes, Michael Gray
Artie Barnes (Robert Haimer) returns to discuss the great new Barnes & Barnes album, PANCAKE DREAM.
Actor Michael Gray looks back on his work on Shazam!, shows like Room 222 and The Brady Bunch, and how he ended up in several episodes of Archer.
Guests: Drew Magary, Gina Schock
Drew Magary of Defector discusses his new book, THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, about his recovery from a traumatic brain injury.
Gina Schock of The Go Go’s talks about her book, MADE IN HOLLYWOOD, and the band’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Guests: Mike Farrell, Bob Keyes
Actor and activist Mike Farrell returns to the podcast this week and author Bob Keyes discusses his book on Robert Indiana, “The Isolation Artist”.
Guests: Kate Clifford Larson. Tony Castro
Kate Clifford Larson discusses her book on civil rights pioneer Fannie Lou Hamer, WALK WITH ME and author Tony Castro looks back at the memorable run at Babe Ruth's home run record in 1961 in his book, MARIS AND MANTLE: TWO YANKEES, BASEBALL IMMORTALITY, AND THE AGE OF CAMELOT.
Guests: Joe Posnanski, Jake Kring-Schreifels
Joe Posnanski discusses his new book, THE BASEBALL 100, a great collection of essays on some of the game's very best.
Jake Kring-Schreifels of The Ringer talks about his oral history of the film, THAT THING YOU DO, which premiered 25 years ago this month.
Guests: Lynda Day-George, Bill Mumy, Angela Cartwright
Bill Mumy and Angela Cartwright share stories from their book, LOST AND FOUND IN SPACE 2: BLAST OFF INTO THe EXPANDED EDITION and actress Lynda Day George looks back at her time on “Mission: Impossible”, working with John Wayne and more.
Guests: Stephen Tobolowsky, Steven Van Zandt
Actor and author Stephen Tobolowsky shares stories of returning to work under COVID protocols and explains why being a grandparent is better than owning a Camaro.
Steve Van Zandt talked about Springsteen, walking away from the E Street Band, and working with James Gandolfini on The Sopranos, all chronicled in his new memoir, UNREQUITED INFATUATIONS.
Guests: Marshall Crenshaw, Russ Giguere
Singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw talked with us about his new album, "The Wild, Exciting Sounds of Marshall Crenshaw: Live in the 20th and 21st Century", and singer Russ Giguere, a founding member of The Association, looks back on the making of hits like "Cherish", "Windy", "Along Comes Mary", and "Never My Love".
Guests: Ken Burns, Morton Dean
Ken Burns returns to discuss his new documentary (with Sarah Burns & David McMahon) on Muhammad Ali, which premieres Sunday, September 19 on PBS.
Longtime CBS and ABC News reporter and anchor Morton Dean looks back at his remarkable career and the current state of broadcast journalism.
Guests: Treva Silverman, Merry Clayton
Emmy Award winning writer Treva Silverman remembers her friend and Mary Tyler Moore Show colleague, Ed Asner.
Singer Merry Clayton talked with us about the making of her new album, BEAUTIFUL SCARS.
Guests: Pat Alger, Jimmy Cliff
The great songwriter Pat Alger talked with us about his work, which includes songs that became hits for Livingston Taylor, Nanci Griffith, Kathy Mattea, and Garth Brooks.
The legendary Jimmy Cliff discussed his new single, HUMAN TOUCH, his upcoming album, BRIDGES, and next year's 50th anniversary of the film, THE HARDER THEY COME.
Guests:Ellen Foley, Richard Chizmar
Singer and actress Ellen Foley talks with us about her remarkable career, including working with Meatloaf, Jim Steinman, Ian Hunter, The Clash, and Milos Forman, as well as her new album, FIGHTING WORDS.
Author Richard Chizmar discusses his terrific new novel, CHASING THE BOOGEYMAN.
Guests: Barbara Eden, Colin Hay
Actress Barbara Eden discusses her first children's book, BARBARA & THE DJINN, and looks back at working with Elvis (on FLAMING STAR), and the 60s classic, I DRTEAM OF JEANNIE.
Singer-songwriter Colin Hay returned to the show to talk about his new album of covers, I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MYSELF, and the return to live performances.
Guests: Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Josh Karp
Screenwriter, producer, and actor Siobhan Fallon Hogan discusses her new film, RUSHED.
Writer Josh Karp talks Orson Welles, Ned Beatty, and more.
Guests: Ed Begley Jr., Dee Snider
Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley, Jr. discusses his work on shows like "St. Elsewhere" and "Young Sheldon", the Christopher Guest mockumentaries, his friendship with William Daniels and Cindy Williams, and his Earth-Responsible cleaning products.
Singer-Musician-Actor Dee Snider talks about his new album, "Leave A Scar", being banned in Bangor, and his appreciation of Stephen King.
Guests: Leigh Montville, Aron Gaudet, Gita Pulapilly
Leigh Montville discusses his new book on covering the 1969 NBA Finals between the Celtics & Lakers, TALL MEN, SHORT SHORTS.
Writer-Directors Aron Gaudet & Gita Pullapilly talk with us about the making of their new film, QUEENPINS, which stars Kristen Bell and Vince Vaughn.
Guests: Jonathan Taplin, Julia Duffy.
Jonathan Taplin shares stories of working with Bob Dylan and The Band, producing Martin Scorsese's "Mean Streets", and more from his book, "The Magic Years: Scenes froma Rock & Roll Life".
Julia Duffy discusses the recent virtual "Newhart" reunion, her work on "Shameless", and her recent appearance on the Showtime series, "Black Monday".
Guests: Scott Ryan & Curtis Armstrong
On this week's episode, we celebrate the series, MOONLIGHTING, with Scott Ryan, author of MOONLIGHTING: AN ORAL HISTORY, and Curtis Armstrong, who played Herbert Viola on the show.
Guest: Chris Matthews.
Journalist and political insider Chris Matthews talks with us about his latest book, “This Country: My Life In Politics and History”.
Guests: Alec Wightman & Gary Numan.
Author and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board member Alec Wightman discuss his book, MUSIC IN MY LIFE.
Singer-songwriter Gary Numan talks about his career and new album, INTRUDER.
Guests: Luke Epplin, Don Most.
Author Luke Epplin discusses his new book on the 1948 Cleveland Indians, “Our Team”.
Actor Don Most talks about his work in the film, “Lost Hearts”, which earned him a Best Supporting Actor award at the recent International Christian Film Festival.
Guests: Dennis Kucinich & Dexton Deboree.
Former Cleveland mayor, Ohio congressman, and presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich discusses his book, THE DIVISION OF LIGHT & POWER.
Filmmaker Dexton Deboree talks about his latest project, PROMISELAND, a documentary series on NBA star Ja Morant, streaming now on Crackle.
Guests: Stephen Tobolowsky & Colin Fleming
Actor and author Stephen Tobolowsky talks about the L.A. Theatre Works audio production of his play, A GOOD DAY AT AUSCHWITZ.
Writer Colin Fleming discusses his recent Jazz Times pieces on Charlie Christian and Eric Dolphy, and looks back at Sam Cooke’s NIGHT BEAT album.
Guests: Freda Payne & Arthur Kanegis
Singer and actress Freda Payne talks with us about her career and her new EP, LET THERE BE LOVE.
Filmmaker Arthur Kanegis discusses the story of World Citizen #1, Garry Davis, chronicled in the documentary, THE WORLD IS MY COUNTRY.
Guests: Tiffany & Josh Karp
Singer and actress Tiffany joined us to discuss her career and her new album, SHADOWS. Journalist and author Josh Karp talks about Orson Welles, THE BAD NEWS BEARS, and those 1970s ABC After School Specials.
Guests: William Sanderson & Ricky Cobb
Actor William Sanderson talked with us about the recent virtual NEWHART reunion and shared some stories from his memoir, YES, I'M THAT GUY.
Ricky Cobb, the guy behind Super 70s Sports, explained the inspiration for the site and discussed why that decade maintains its hold on people.
Guests: John Carroll Lynch & Michael Moss
Actor-Director John Carroll Lynch talks about his work in THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7, BIG SKY, ZODIAC, FARGO, and his directorial debut, LUCKY, with Harry Dean Stanton.
Journalist and author Michael Moss discusses his new book, HOOKED: FOOD, FREE WILL, AND HOW THE FOOD GIANTS EXPLOIT OUR ADDICTIONS.
Guest: Laraine Newman
Laraine Newman shares stories from her new Audible-only memoir, MAY YOU LIVE IN INTERESTING TIMES, including her five years at Saturday Night Live, the road to sobriety, and her work as a voice actor.
Guests: Bill Kurtis, Dan Epstein & Ron Blomberg
Journalist Bill Kurtis discusses his five decade-plus career, including his work on WAIT, WAIT, DON’T TELL ME and ANCHORMAN.
Former Yankee Ron Blomberg and writer Dan Epstein talk about their great new book, THE CAPTAIN & ME: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson.
Guests: Yeardley Smith, P.J. Byrne
Yeardley Smith talks about her work as the voice of Lisa on THE SIMPSONS, making Stephen King's MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE, and her podcast, SMALL TOWN DICKS.
Actor P.J. Byrne discusses his role in the new Amazon Prime series, THEM, some exciting upcoming projects, and an addition to his family.
Guests: DeDee Pfeiffer, Bill Schnee.
Actress Dedee Pfeiffer returns to discuss her work on the hit series, BIG SKY.
Legendary recording engineer Bill Schnee talks about his remarkable career, chronicled in his new book, CHAIRMAN AT THE BOARD.
Guests: Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr, Eddie Muller
Hitmakers Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. discuss their career and new album, BLACKBIRD.
Eddie Muller, the host of TCM’s NOIR ALLEY talks about some classics of the film noir genre with us.
Guest: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Sidney Blumenthal
Filmmakers Ken Burns & Lynn Novick discuss new documentary, “Hemingway”
Journalist and former Clinton Senior Adviser Sidney Blumenthal, author of a series of books on Abraham Lincoln, including “All The Powers of Earth”, talks about Lincoln’s rise to power.
Guest: Mark Harris. Journalist and author Mark Harris shares stories from his wonderful new book, MIKE NICHOLS: A LIFE.
Guests: George Chakiris, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong.
Actor-dancer and Academy Award winner George Chakiris discusses his memoir, “My West Side Story”, and Jennifer Keishin Armstrong looks back at female broadcast pioneers in her latest, “When Women Invented Television”.
Guests: Stephen Tobolowsky, Mameve Medwed.
Actor and author Stephen Tobolowsky returns to share stories of the actor’s life, squirrel visitations, and more.
Author and Maine native Mameve Medwed discusses her latest book, “Minus Me”.
Guests: Steve Lukather. Tom Papa.
Legendary musician Steve Lukather talks about his career and the making of his new album, “I Found The Sun Again”, and we get together with comedian Tom Papa, whose new special “You’re Doing Great”, is available now on Netflix.
Guests: Phoef Sutton, Gino Vannelli.
Screenwriter and novelist Phoef Sutton talks about his work on “Cheers”, “Newhart”, and “Boston Legal”, and his transition into writing novels like “Fifteen Minutes to Live” and “From Away”.
Singer-songwriter Gino Vannelli, who took “I Just Wanna Stop” and “Living Inside Myself” to the Top 10, discusses his more than four decades of making music
Guests: Rich Sommer, Paula Poundstone.
Actor Rich Sommer talks about his role as Harry Crane in Mad Men, as well as his work in the series GLOW, and films like The Devil Wears Prada.
Comedian Paula Poundstone returns to discuss her podcast, Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone, and how she’s been keeping busy during the pandemic.
Guests: Van Dyke Parks, Joe Henry.
A pair of great music conversations as we talk with the multi-talented Joe Henry and Van Dyke Parks.
Guests: Annie Jacobsen, Ron Lieber.
Annie Jacobsen, author of “Area 51”, “Phenomena”, and “Surprise, Kill, Vanish”, talks about her new book, “First Platoon”.
Ron Lieber, the New York Times’ Your Money columnist, discusses his book, “The Price You Pay for College”.
Guests: Peter Ames Carlin, Sheila Kelley.
Author Peter Ames Carlin talks with us about the history of Warner Bros. Records, chronicled in his new book, “Sonic Boom” and actress Sheila Kelley discusses “Strip Down, Rise Up”, a new Netflix documentary on her work using pole dancing to help women deal with trauma and body image issues.
Guests: Colin Mochrie. Bellamy Young.
Colin Mochrie discusses his virtual shows with Brad Sherwood and his work on Whose Line Is It, Anyway?
Actress Bellamy Young talks about Season 2 of Prodigal Son on Fox and her role as the President on Scandal.
Guest: Paul Williams.
Oscar, Grammy, and Golden Globe winner Paul Williams talks about his youth, his career in music, acting, his work as a recovery advocate, and his role as President of ASCAP. An in-depth and revealing conversation and great perspective on life.
David Roth, Josh Karp.
David Roth of Defector joins us to discuss the new Mets ownership, the NBA, the last days of Trump, and more. Writer Josh Karp helps us look back and some memorable cultural touchstones of the 1970s, including “Battle of the Network Stars”.
Peter Guralnick, Mike Anthony.
Music journalist Peter Guralnick discusses Dick Curless, Doc Pomus, Col. Tom Parker, and more essays from his new book, "Looking To Get Lost: Adventures In Music & Writing".
Actor Mike Anthony gained a large social media following through his inspiring posts about his interactions tending bar at the Richard Rodgers Theatre during "Hamilton" and he's turned those stories into a book entitled, "Life At Hamilton", and he talked with us about what he learned from those experiences.
Chevy Chase, John Davidson.
Chevy Chase looks back at “Christmas Vacation”, “Caddyshack”, “Fletch”, and more, and discusses his friendship with the late Doug Kenney.
John Davidson shares a little holiday music and some tales of Christmases past.
Richard Lertzman, Lizz Winstead.
Author Richard Lertzman discusses his new book, “Deconstructing The Rat Pack: Joey, The Mob, and The Summit” and comedian Lizz Winstead talks about her new Vimeo special, “Corona Borealis.”
John Byner, Matthew Nelson.
Actor, comedian, and impressionist John Byner discussed his new memoir, Five Minutes, Mr. Byner.”
Matthew Nelson talked about the 30th anniversary of “After The Rain”, the smash debut album he recorded with his brother, Gunnar, and also reflected on the legacy of his father, Ricky Nelson.
Claire McNear, Ray Stevens.
Author Claire McNear discusses her great new book on Jeopardy, “Answers In The Form Of Questions” and Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Stevens looks back on his more than six decades of making music and making people laugh.
John Oates, Dr. Demento.
John Oates discusses his new album, “Live In Nashville” and his long partnership with Daryl Hall. Radio legend Dr. Demento fills us in on his new collection, “First Century Dementia: The Oldest Novelty Records of All Time.”
Chris Hillman.
Singer-songwriter-musician Chris Hillman talks with us about his new memoir, “Time Between: My Life As A Byrd, Burrito Brother, and Beyond.”
Don McLean, Don Danneman.
Singer-Songwriter Don McLean talks with us about his new album, “Still Playin’ Favorites.”
Singer and guitarist Don Dannemann looks back on his time in The Cyrkle, who scored huge hits with Red Rubber Ball and Turn Down Day.
Thom Zimny, Jonathan Lethem.
Director Thom Zimny discusses his new documentary of the making of “Letter To You”, the latest album from Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.
Novelist Jonathan Lethem previews his new book, “The Arrest”, and looks back on classic “Motherless Brooklyn” and “The Fortress of Solitude.”
Rosanne Cash, Merrill Markoe.
Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash returns to discuss the making of her new song, “Crawl Into The Promised Land” and the importance of the upcoming election.
Award-winning writer Merrill Markoe talks about her new book and first graphic novel, “We Saw Scenery: The Early Diaries of Merrill Markoe.”
Richard Schiff, Loudon Wainwright III.
Actor Richard Schiff talked with us about the recent West Wing reunion on HBO Max and shared his thoughts on the coming election. Singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III discusses his new album of standards, “I’d Rather Lead A Band.”
Patty Smyth & Barry Livingston. Singer-songwriter Patty Smyth talks with us about the making of her new album, “It’s About Time”, and actor Barry Livingston discusses his early work on “My Three Sons” and “Ozzie & Harriet” and his transition into a character actor in films like “Argo” and “The Social Network” as well as “Mad Men” and “Bosch”.
Michael Ian Black, Terri Cheney.
Actor-Comedian Michael Ian Black discusses his new book, “A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter To My Son", a terrific look at parenting and what it means to be a man.
New York Times best-selling author Terri Cheney talks about her latest, “Modern Madness: An Owner’s Manual", a powerful look at the day-to-day life of someone dealing with mental illness.
Chip Monck, the legendary lighting designer, talks about his long career from lighting Dylan and Joan Baez to the Monterrey Pop Festival, Woodstock (where he also served as Master of Ceremonies), the Stones at Altamont, and Ali-Frasier and the Rumble In The Jungle.
Jeff Pearlman, Colin Fleming.
Jeff Pearlman returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, “Three Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty”, and writer Colin Fleming discusses some autumnal pop culture delights from Hitchcock to The Beatles.
Kim Richey, Grayson Hugh.
Singer-songwriters featured this week on the Podcast. Grayson Hugh looks back at his success with "Talk It Over" and Director Ridley Scott using two of his songs in "Thelma & Louise", details some of his struggles, and fills us in on his new project, "Save Your Love For Me".
Kim Richey talks about her latest album, "A Long Way Back: The Songs of Glimmer", featuring new takes on the songs she first recorded more than twenty years ago, and she discusses the songwriting process, and her work as a backing vocalist for people like Jason Isbell.
Jonathan Schaech, Angela Cartwright.
Actor Johnathon Schaech fills us in on what he's been doing during the pandemic and discusses his new movie, "Blue Ridge".
Angela Cartwright looks back on her work on The Danny Thomas Show, The Sound of Music, and Lost In Space, and talks about her many years creating art, photographs, jewelry, and more.
Radney Foster, Sloan DeForest.
Singer-songwriter Radney Foster discusses his music career from Foster & Lloyd to his acclaimed solo work, and his recent short story collection, For You To See The Stars.
Author and film historian Sloan DeForest talks about some of the remarkable women of Hollywood history, chronicled in her book, Dynamic Dames.
Stephen Tobolowsky, G.E. Smith.
Actor & author Stephen Tobolowsky talks about life during the quarantine and upcoming episodes of The Tobolowsky Files and guitarist G.E. Smith discusses his new album with LeRoy Bell, “Stiny Hill”.
Mark Metcalf, Joyce Bulifant.
Actor-Director Mark Metcalf looks back at his work on Animal House, Hill Street Blues, Seinfeld, and Buffy, and discusses his love of the stage. Joyce Bulifant returns to talk about her role as Marie Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and recalls some memorable live theater "challenges".
Gavin MacLeod. An in-depth conversation with Gavin MacLeod about his early days, growing up in New York, and some wonderful stories from The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Love Boat.
Bill Mumy, James Andrew Miller.
Actor and musician Bill Mumy talked with us about his new album with his band Action Skulls and looked back at Lost In Space and his work on shows like The Twilight Zone. Author and journalist Jim Miller shared stories from his Origins podcast, Almost Famous Turns 20, discussing the making of the film and the reasons for its continued popularity.
Mark Duplass, Curtis Armstrong.
Mark Duplass returns to talk about the final season of "Room 104" on HBO and discusses his work on "The Morning Show".
Curtis Amrstrong is back and shares his thoughts on how artists are dealing with the pandemic and also talks about The Beatles' "Let It Be" album, Harry Nilsson, and has a great story about Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Shelley Fabares, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. Shelley Fabares looks back at her remarkable career, from The Donna Reed Show to “Johnny Angel”, and her Emmy-nominate work on Coach. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, author of “Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted”, talks about the making of The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Peri Gilpin, Sonny Curtis. Actress Peri Gilpin returned to the show to talk about her role in the new web series, “Old Guy”. Songwriter and musician Sonny Curtis recalls his work with Buddy Holly, and writing classic songs like “Walk Right Back”, “I Fought The Law”, and the theme from “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”.
Mike Farrell, Rena Owen.
Actor and activist Mike Farrell returned to talk about the state of our nation, Trump’s “malignant narcissism”, and the path forward. Also, Rena Owen discussed her series “Siren”, and looked back at her work in the classic film, “Once Were Warriors”.
Marshall Crenshaw & Joanne Freeman.
Singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw discusses his career and the re-issue of his 1999 album, “Miracle Of Science”.
Yale historian and author (“The Field Of Blood”) Dr. Joanne B. Freeman talks about the constitution, the upcoming election, and more.
Elizabeth A. Davis & Mitchell Nathanson.
Actress Elizabeth Davis discusses her career, a new song she’s been working on, and her upcoming role in “1776”.
Author Mitch Nathanson talks baseball and more and we discuss his wonderful new book, “Bouton - The Life Of A Baseball Original”
Josh Karp & Sass Jordan.
A wide-ranging conversation with journalist and author Josh Karp, talking Bill Murray, the making of “Caligula”, Gilbert Gottfried, and more. Singer Sass Jordan talked with us about her career and terrific new album, “Rebel Moon Blues”.
William Sanderson & George Wallace. Actor William Sanderson discusses his career and his “retirement” from Facebook and we talk with comedy legend George Wallace.
Bruce Cockburn & Faruq Tauheed.
Singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn discusses his more than five decades in the music business and Faruq Tauheed talks about his new geneology series, "Roots Less Traveled", as well as his work on "Battlebots".
Greg Renoff & Marc Freeman.
Music journalist Greg Renoff talks about his collaboration with legendary producer Ted Templeman on his new memoir and Marc Freeman discusses his new book, “Modern Family: The Untold Oral History Of One Of Television’s Groundbreaking Sitcoms”.
Jeff Daniels & Richard Schiff.
Jeff Daniels returned to the podcast to talk about his Monday night online performances to benefit the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan. Actor Richard Schiff also is back to discuss his re-watch of The West Wing and to share some great memories of growing up as a fan of Yankees baseball.
Andy Kim & David-Clayton Thomas. We welcome a couple of talented music makers, as we talk with singer-songwriters David Clayton-Thomas and Andy Kim.
Stephen Toboloswy,Jim Sturgess & Brooklynn Prince.
We congratulate Stephen on being voted favorite guest of the year by our listeners and talk about the new season of “One Day At A Time” and then we discuss the new series, “Home Before Dark” with Jim Sturgess and Brooklynn Prince.
Alan Zweibel, Ingrid Newkirk.
Comedy legend Alan Zweibel discusses his memoir, "Laugh Lines", looking back at his work writing for Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Garry Sanders, Billy Crystal, and more.
PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk talks about her new book, "animalkind".
Peri Gilpin, Heather Cox Richardson.
Peri Gilpin talks with us about her eleven seasons working on “Frasier” and Marc Freeman of The Hollywood Reporter joins our conversation to discuss the similarities between that show and “Modern Family” and Peri’s memorable guest appearance.
Historian Heather Cox Richardson visited with us to discuss her new book, “How The South Won The Civil War.”
Isabella Gomez, Elana Horwich.
Isabella Gomez discusses her role as Elena on “One Day At A Time” airing Tuesday nights at 9:30 pm on Pop TV.
Elana Horwich talks about her wonderful new book, “Meal & A Spiel - How To Be A Badass In The Kitchen.”
Julia Duffy, Billy Vera.
Julia Duffy looks back at some favorite Newhart episodes and discusses her book, “Bad Auditions” and the multi-talented Billy Vera shares stories from his more than fifty-year career in entertainment.
Amy Bass, Steve Burns.
Author and college professor Amy Bass tells us what life has been like in New Rochelle,NY, as they deal with Covid-19. Executive Producer Steve Burns fills us in on the new documentary, “Pompeii: Disaster Street”, now airing on Curiosity Stream.
Stephen Tobolowsky, Melissa L Williams.
Stephen Tobolowsky talks with us about the new season of One Day At A Time and shares his thoughts on dealing with Coronavirus restrictions.
Melissa L. Williams tells us about her new series, Tyler Perry’s Ruthless.
John Barbour, Gordon Lightfoot.
Host and creator of “Real People”, John Barbour, talks about his memoir, “Your Mother’s Not A Virgin.”
Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot discusses his career and new album, “Solo.”
Kim Novak, Gene Cornish.
Kim Novak discusses her work with Alfred Hitchcok & Jimmy Stewart, and her decision to walk away from Hollywood.
Gene Cornish looks back at a life in music, chronicled in his memoir, "Good Lovin' - My Life As A Rascal."
Dave Foley, Billy Vera. Dave Foley discusses his work with The Kids In Hall, News Radio, and more. Billy Vera talks about his music career, acting, his memoir, “Harlem To Hollywood”, and his book on the history of Specialty Records, “Rip It Up”.
Jimmy Palmiotti, Dr. Neal Barnard. Jimmy Palmiotti discusses his work on classic comics characters like Harley Quinn and Jonah Hex. Dr. Barnard talks about his new book, “Your Body In Balance”.
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Johnathon Schaech, Lynne Stewart. Actor and writer Johnathon Schaech looks back at his work on That Thing You Do, discusses his writing collaborations with Richard Chizmar, and more, and Lynne Stewart talks about playing Miss Yvonne on Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, as well his her roles on MAS*H and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
Annette O'Toole, Dave Clark.
Annette O’ Toole discusses her work on “Virgin River” and Showtime’s “Kidding”, and her Oscar-nominated songwriting experience with husband Michael McKean. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Clark looks back on the Dave Clark 5’s rise to prominence in the 60s and talks about the new, remastered collection of their biggest hits.
Marion Ross & Joyce Bulifant join us to discuss their careers in television
and film. Marion is best known for her iconic role as Mrs. C in “Happy Days” and Joyce Bulifant portrayed Murray Slaughter’s wife, Marie, on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”.
Alison Arngrim, Jeff Maxwell.
Alison Arngrim talks about her role as Nellie Oleson On Little House On The Prairie and how that impacted her life and Jeff Maxwell looks back on his days as Private Igor on MASH and discusses the MASH Matters Podcast.
Jay Jaffe, Michael Socolow.
Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs and the author of “The Cooperstown Casebook” discuss this year’s Hall of Fame candidates and the cheating scandal involving the Astros and Red Sox. UMaine professor and author of “Six Minutes In Berlin”, Michael Socolow, talks with us about the Australian bush fires and media coverage of the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.
Gilbert Gottfried, Harry Wayne Casey, Andrew Lanham.
Comedy legend Gilbert Gottfried discusses his career, Harry Wayne Casey of KC & The Sunshine Band does the same, and screenwriter and Maine native Andrew Lanham talks about the new film, “Just Mercy”.
Tracy Newman, Jeff Abraham.
Tracy Newman talks about the evolution of her career in music, television, and back to music. Jeff Abraham discusses his book, “The Show Won’t Go On”, about performers who died doing what they loved.
Dan Buettner, Upton Bell.
Dan Buettner shares recipes that could add years to your life, as he discusses “The Blue Zones Kitchen” and author, former NFL executive, and broadcaster Upton Bell talks about his family’s long connection with the NFL.
Tim Matheson, Barnes & Barnes. Actor Tim Matheson discusses his new Netflix series, “Virgin River”, and looks back at his work with legends Lucille Ball and Jackie Gleason. Comedy music icons Barnes & Barnes talk with us about their new album, “Holidaze In Lumania”.
Michael Powell, Jeremy Beer.
We talk with author Michael Powell about “Canyon Dreams - A Basketball Season On The Navajo Nation” and Jeremy Beer discusses “Oscar Charleston”.
Cindy Williams, David Foster.
Actress Cindy Williams looks back at her work in “American Graffiti”, “Laverne & Shirley” and more. Award-winning producer and songwriter David Foster discusses his new album and PBS special “An Intimate Evening”.
Peter Asher, Marty Stuart.
Music legend Peter Asher discusses his new book, “The Beatles From A to Zed” and country music great Marty Stuart talks about his career and his tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of his album, “The Pilgrim”.
Jane Seymour, Phil Proctor.
Jane Seymour talks about her work on the new season of “The KominskyMethod” and Phil Proctor discusses the origins of The Firesign Theatre, his play “God Help Us”, and his podcast and website.
William Cohen, Marc Summers. Former Senator and Defense Secretary William Cohen discusses the need for diplomacy and the state of the nation. Then, Marc Summers and local TV host Dan Cashman talk about the national tour of Double Dare Live.
Tess Gerritsen, Joe Posnanski. Tess Gerritsen discusses her new book, “The Shape Of Night”, and Joe Posnanski shares stories from “The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini”.
Mandy Patinkin, Max Weinberg. Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe award winner Mandy Patinkin talks about his current musical tour, The Princess Bride, and Homeland, and drummer Max Weinberg discusses his work with the E Street band, Conan O'Brien, and his Max Weinberg's Jukebox Tour.
Illeana Douglas & Ruta Lee.
illeana Douglas discusses her work on the new season of “Goliath” and talks film history. Ruta Lee looks back on some of her most memorable film and television appearances in a career that dates back to the early 1950s.
Rosanne Cash & Graham Nash.
Rosanne Cash returned to the show to talk about her role in the Ken Burns documentary and her latest album, She Remembers Everything.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash discusses his music and the role of an artist to speak out against injustice.
Twilight Zone 60. We celebrate the Twilight Zone’s 60th anniversary with Rod Serling biographer Nicholas Parisi, author Mark Dawidziak, Rod’s daughter, Anne, and actor Stephen Talbot, who appeared in two episodes of the series.
Marc Summers & Don Most.
Marc Summers joins us in studio along with The Nite Show’s Danny Cashman, to talk about the Double Dare Live Tour and Don Most looks back at “Happy Days” and discusses his work as a director and singer.
Stephen Tobolowsky discusses his work on three television series and his recent trip to Finland and singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop talks about his new album, "We'll Talk About It Later In The Car".
Ken Burns, Kathy Mattea, Rosanne Cash & Bill Anderson join us to discuss the upcoming PBS documentary series, "Country Music", which premieres on September 15.
Filmmakers Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman, songwriter Jimmy Webb, and producer Peter Asher join us for a tribute to Linda Ronstadt. Epstein & Friedman directed the documentary, "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice", which opens in theaters September 6, while Webb had a number of his compositions recorded by Ronstadt, and Asher produced best-selling albums like "Heart Like A Wheel", "Hasten Down The Wind", and "Simple Dreams".
Peter Bogdanovich & Josh Karp. Peter Bogdanovich discusses Orson Welles, John Ford, and actors he directed including Boris Karloff, Ryan O’Neal, John Ritter, Ben Gazzara, and Cher. Writer Josh Karp also talks about Orson Welles and the making of his final film, “The Other Side Of the Wind”.
Anson Williams & Bill Anderson.
Bill Anderson looks back at his remarkable career and discusses his work in the upcoming Ken Burns documentary on country music. Actor Anson Williams explains how he came up with the new product, Alert Drops, and also talks about his start on Happy Days and his long career as a director.
Michael McKean & Kathy Mattea.
Michael McKean discusses his career from “Laverne & Shirley” to “This Is Spinal Tap” and his Emmy nominated role in “Better Call Saul”. Kathy Mattea talks about her work on Ken Burns’ documentary series on Country Music and her latest album, “Pretty Bird”.
Mike Love & Sarah Parcak. Beach Boys founding member Mike Love discusses his new album, “12 Sides of Summer” and Sarah Parcak talks about her fascinating book, “Archaeology From Space”.
Ken Burns & Lynn Shelton. Ken Burns discusses his upcoming documentary series, “Country Music” and Lynn Shelton talks about the making of her new film, “Sword Of Trust”, which stars Marc Maron.
Paula Poundstone & William Jackson Harper.
Comedian Paula Poundstone is back on the road this summer & shares her thoughts on a number of topics. Actor William Jackson Harper discusses his work in the horror film, "Midsommar", and the final season of "The Good Place".
Apollo 11 - 50th Anniversary. We celebrate the anniversary of the first moon landing with NASA Historian Bill Barry, author Robert Kurson ("Rocket Men"), and astronaut Terry Virts.
Andrew Slater & Jason Turbow. Director Andrew Slater talks about his documentary on the L.A. music scene of the 1960s, "Echo In The Canyon", and author Jason Turbow discusses his book on the 1981 L.A. Dodgers, "They Bled Blue".
Josh Karp & Barry Pearl.
Writer Josh Karp discusses his recent interview with the legendary Bob Rafelson, and shares his thoughts on Orson Welles & National Lampoon founder Doug Kenney. Actor & Director Barry Pearl looks back at his time on Broadway, working with Don Rickles, and the making of “Grease”.
Tommy Roe & Dan Epstein.
Singer-songwriter Tommy Roe looks back at his hit-making career, including his shows with The Beatles. Writer Dan Epstein discusses the new Rolling Thunder Revue documentary and baseball in the 1970s.
Sally Struthers & Alan Zweibel. Legendary comedy writer Alan Zweibel looks back at the early days of Saturday Night Live, his friendship with Gilda Radner, and work with Garry Shandling. Sally Struthers talks about her return to the Ogunquit Playhouse, and recalls The Gilmore Girls and All In The Family.
Aviva Kempner & Joshua Riehl talk documentaries. Aviva Kempner’s latest is “The Spy Behind Home Plate”, which chronicles the life of Moe Berg. Riehl’s new film is “The Russian Five”, on the Soviet players who helped bring the Stanley Cup to the Detroit Red Wings.
Jimmy Webb & Paul Dooley. Songwriting legend Jimmy Webb discusses his new album, "Slipcover", and actor Paul Dooley shares stories from his remarkable career.
Annie Jacobsen & Katie Aselton. Annie discusses her new book, “Surprise, Kill, Vanish”, and Katie talks about her recent guest appearance on “Veep” and a couple upcoming film projects.
Adam Savage & William Sanderson joins us this week. Adam has a new book, "Every Tool's A Hammer" and previews his series, "Savage Builds". William discusses his memoir "Yes, I'm That Guy - The Rough & Tumble Life of A Character Actor".
Singer-songwriter Al Stewart (Year of the Cat) and author Nick Parisi (Rod Serling: His Life, Work, and Imagination) join us.
Tom Bodett & Peter Asher - Tom discusses his work on "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me" & a new project in his Vermont town. Peter looks back on his days in Peter & Gordon, producing artists like James Taylor & Linda Ronstadt, and his show on Sirius XM Radio's The Beatles Channel.
Stephen Tobolowsky shares a little philosophy, discusses the search for a new home for “One Day At A Time”, and tells us a great story about George Segal and Art Linkletter.
John O'Hurley, Glenn Shorrock. John discusses the upcoming Beverly Hills Dog Show broadcast & Glenn talks about his career and new album, “Glenn Shorrock Sings Little River Band”.
Stephanie Drake and Anne Serling.
Stephanie discusses her new film, “After Meredith” and Anne talks about her father, “Twilight Zone” creator, Rod Serling.
Jason Clarke and Steve Guttenberg. Jason Clarke discusses his work on “Pet Sematary” and more and Steve Guttenberg talks about his career and his positive social media presence.
Burt Ward, Hal Blaine.
Burt Ward discusses his work on Batman and in making life better for dogs & we remember the great drummer Hal Blaine, who died recently at 90.
Loretta Swit & Mark Duplass. Emmy Award winner Loretta Swit talks about her new book, "SwitHeart", and shares some great memories of her eleven seasons on MASH. Mark Duplass discusses the making of his new film with Ray Romano, "Paddleton", which is available on Netflix.
Kevin M. Kruse and Dr. Wendy Walsh join us this week. Kruse discusses his book, "Fault Lines", tracing America's divisions back more than four decades and Walsh offers relationship advice and talks about her new podcast, "Mating Matters".
Rosanne Cash and Dan Epstein join us this week. Rosanne discusses her terrific new album, “She Remembers Everything” and Dan looks back on the film, “North Dallas Forty”
Alan Sepinwall and Colin Fleming join us this week. Alan discusses his book, written with Matt Zoller Seitz, “The Sopranos Sessions” and Colin talks about the lasting impact of Jackie Robinson's baseball career.
Curtis Armstrong; actor, author, and big Beatles fan, talked with us about the remastered 50th Anniversary edition of The White Album.
Stephen Tobolowsky; actor, author, and storyteller; talks with us about the upcoming third season of "One Day at a Time" and many other topics, including the squirrel family taking over his neighborhood.
Actor Richard Schiff talks with us about his work on “The Good Doctor” and “The West Wing” and shares his thoughts on the current state of the nation.
David Roth of Deadspin & Jay Jaffe of FanGraphs join us. David talks about baseball's incompetent owners and imagines Trump alone in the White House, while Jay discusses Baseball Hall of Fame candidates.
Stephen Tobolowsky shares his story "The Santa Conspiracy" from his book "My Adventures with God", recorded live at the Brewer Performing Arts Center. Hall of Famer Lesley Visser discusses her new memoir.
Josh Gondelman talks about the making of his stand-up album and his work on the upcoming series “Desus & Mero” and writer and critic Colin Fleming looks back on the classic Rankin-Bass holiday specials.
Authors Jane Leavy & Quinn Cummings join us. Jane talks about her latest book, "The Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created" and writer Quinn discusses her work and the current political landscape in America.
On this week’s podcast, we talk with comedian Christopher Titus about his newly released comedy special, "Amerigeddon" and with singer/songwriter Livingston Taylor about his long career in music and his upcoming show in Maine.
On this week’s podcast, we talk with actor Patrick Fabian about his work on “Better Call Saul” and the new film, “Driver X” and author, national security expert, and political commentator Tom Nichols shares his thoughts on the state of the union.
Bryan Cranston & Paula Poundstone. Bryan talks about his return to Broadway with "Network" and Paula shares her thoughts on the state of the nation.
On this week’s podcast, we talk with author John Eisenberg about his terrific book on the early days of the NFL, "The League", and writer and critic Colin Fleming discusses the newly-released Orson Welles' film, "The Other Side of the Wind".
Jimmy Webb & Jennifer Warnes. A pair of music legends this week. Jimmy recalls some of his great collaborators and Jennifer discusses her new album, "Another Time, Another Place"
On this week’s podcast, we talk with Chris Matthews of MSNBC's "Hardball" about his book, "Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit", and actor and activist Mike Farrell (MASH) discuss how to try and heal the divisions in America and remembers castmate David Ogden Stiers.
On this week’s podcast, we talk with actor William Jackson Harper, who plays Chidi in the NBC series, “The Good Place”, and singer-songwriter Kim Carnes, who looks back on how her hit “Bette Davis Eyes” led to a friendship with the Hollywood legend, and recalls the making of “We Are The World”.
On this week’s podcast, we talk NFL football with two talented authors. Jack Gilden discusses his book, “Collision of Wills - Johnny Unitas, Don Shula & The Rise of The Modern NFL” and Mark Leibovich looks at the game today in his book, “Big Game - The NFL In Dangerous Times”.
Ed Asner & Alan Hunter. On this week’s podcast, we talk with legendary actor Ed Asner about touring with his one-man show "A Man and His Prostate" and his work on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", "Lou Grant", and more. Plus, original MTV VJ Alan Hunter recalls his days as a music video pioneer and discusses his current work with Sirius XM Radio.
Tim Matheson & Peri Gilpin. We talk with Peri Gilpin, who played Roz Doyle for eleven seasons on "Frasier", and actor-director Tim Matheson recalls his work on "Animal House", "The West Wing", and more.
On this week’s podcast, we talk with Marc Freeman, who discusses his oral history article in Vanity Fair celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Frasier" and singer/songwriter Jill Sobule discuesses her newly released album, "Nostalgia Kills".
Jeff Pearlman & Marc Freeman. On this week’s podcast, we talk with Jeff Pearlman about his new book, “Football For A Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL”, and Marc Freeman of The Hollywood Reporter, who looks back at the debut of “Taxi” forty years ago this week.
Julia Duffy & Tommy James.
On this week’s podcast, we talk with Julia Duffy about her work on "Newhart" and "Shameless" and discuss her new book, "Bad Auditions", and we visit with music legend Tommy James, who shares stories of his hit-making career.
On this week’s podcast, we talk with writer David Roth of Deadspin and music legend Don McLean discusses his career and his new album, "Botanical Gardens."
Melanie Lynskey / John Connolly. We talk with Melanie Lynskey about her work on the new series, "Castle Rock", as well as some of her many memorable roles in film and television and author John Connolly also joins us to discuss "The Woman In The Woods", his new novel and the latest book in the Charlie Parker series.
On this week’s podcast, we talk with comedian Paula Poundstone and author Mark Di Ionno discusses his book, “Gods of Wood and Stone”.
Jeff Daniels/Curtis Armstrong. Emmy Award winner Daniels discusses making music, and preparations for "To Kill A Mockingbird" on Broadway. Armstrong talks about his new book on the work of P.G. Wodehouse, "A Plum Assignment", a collection of writings by Curtis and his friend, Elliott Milstein.
We salute The Beatles on this week’s podcast, as we talk with music journalists Mark Lewisohn, author of “Tune In: The Beatles - All These Years” and Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone, who wrote “Dreaming The Beatles”.
This week's podcast features Entertainment Weekly film critic Chris Nashawaty, discussing his book, “Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story” and music legend Judy Collins, who will appear at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor July 13 and Aura In Portland on July 14.
This week's podcast features Phil Proctor, a founding member of the legendary Firesign Theatre.
David Leaf, the producer of the documentaries "Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile" and "Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)", as well as "The U.S. vs. John Lennon" and "The Night James Brown Saved Boston", helps us discusses Brian Wilson (on his 76th birthday) and Harry Nilsson.
This week's podcast features television legends as we talk with Carl Reiner, creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and William Daniels and his wife Bonnie Bartlett of “St. Elsewhere” and “Boy Meets World”.
This week's podcast features actress and director Lea Thompson talking about her new film, "The Year of Spectacular Men", and Larry Tye, author of "Bobby Kennedy - The Making of A Liberal Icon", takes a look back on the 50th anniversary of RFK's bid for the presidency and assassination.
This week's podcast features music journalist Robert Hilburn discussing his book, “Paul Simon - The Life” and a visit with Fenway Park organist Josh Kantor.
Astronaut and author Terry Virts and author Rachel Slade ("Into The Raging Sea") talk with Rich Kimball and Carey Haskell.
On this week's podcast, we talk with a pair of talented actors, William Sanderson of “Newhart, “Blade Runner”, and “Deadwood” and Golden Globe winner Joanna Cassidy, who also appeared in “Blade Runner”, as well as “Under Fire”, “Six Feet Under”, and “Body of Proof”.
On this week's podcast, actor/director Mark Duplass discusses his new book, “Like Brothers”, written with his brother, Jay. Mark also talks about his role in the new film “Tully” with Charlize Theron.
Plus, Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr gives us summer movie preview.
Author Robert Kurson discusses his book, “Rocket Men”, Bryan Cranston shows off his knowledge of Bryan Cranston trivia, and legendary television producer Marty Krofft talks about he and his brother Sid’s fifty years in the business.
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This is the introductory episode of "Downtown: The Podcast", a weekly interview show featuring guests from the world of film&tv, sports, music, literature and more.