Downtown: The Podcast

Guest: Stephen Tobolowsky, Bill Mumy                                                        

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 Cassidy Author 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 Radko Actor-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 Monteux Guitarist 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 Baldacci Rosanne 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 Orr Actor 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 Anderson Nancy 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 Chizmar Actress 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 Burns Filmmaker Ken Burns returns to Downtown to discuss his latest film, THE AMERICAN BUFFALO, which premieres October 16 on PBS.    

Guest: Scott Ryan, John Davidson Scott 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 Roth Filmmaker 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.          

Guest: Joanne Freeman & Karina Rykman Yale historian, author, and podcast host, Dr. Joanne Freeman, talked with us about the state of the nation. Musician and singer Karina Rykman discusses her debut album, JOYRIDE, coproduced by Trey Anastasio of Phish.          

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.