Downtown: The Podcast

 Guests: Bruce McCulloch, Jeff Hanna    

 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.