Downtown with Rich Kimball

Actor-director Jonathan Frakes discusses his work raising awareness of pancreatic cancer and remembers his friend, Sir Patrick Stewart. Actor and screenwriter Tom McLaren fills us in on the making of his film, RALPH'S PERFEKT CHRISTMAS. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe talks Patriots and Celtic. David Roth of Defector looks at the fallout from the election, weighs in on the MLB labor dispute, and sha...

Filmmakers John H. Cunningham and Ted E. Haynes discuss their documentary OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD: THE FIRST CORAL REEFERS. Food Coma's Joe Ricchio talks Thanksgiving with us. Steve Craig of the Portland Press Herald looks at efforts to make high school football safer.

Actor Gary Sinise discusses his book, GRACEFUL WARRIOR, and the Lt. Dan Band's upcoming performance with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. Kelli O'Hara talks about her work in the Broadway show FALLEN ANGELS, which can be seen in select movie theaters. Sr. Vice President for Programming Charlie Tabesh of Turner Classic Movies fills us in on their Films on Film franchise. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe...

Marty Roe of Diamond Rio talks about their new EP, AMERICA WORKS, and the band's 35th anniversary of their first hit, MEET IN THE MIDDLE. Author and Wall Street Journal columnist Meghan Cox Gurdon discusses FREE RANGE GIRL, her new book about her experiences growing up off-the-grid in rural Maine in the 1970s. A.J. Mooney and Ben Layman preview Penobscot Theatre Company's production of BROOMSTICK....

Singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega talks about her most recent album, FLYING WITH ANGELS, and her current tour, which stops at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel on October 24. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe discusses the Patriots impressive win over the Raiders and looks ahead to the Celtics' season. University of Maine football player Anthony Pecorella shares his story of being a Division 1 studen...

Stephnie Weir of Bluebird Improv helps preview the group’s upcoming shows in Maine. Patricia Quinn, the original Magenta in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, discusses the film, her appearance at a screening in Maine later this month, and the late Tim Curry. Sean McAdam of MassLive talks about the Red Sox needs for next year and how labor strife may impact things.

TCM host Alicia Malone returns to discuss her new book, MURDER AT THE MOVIES, available for sale starting October 6. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe checks in after Celtics Media Day and talks about the struggles of the Patriots and QB Drake Maye. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center pays his monthly visit to let us know what’s happening at the center and in our October skies.

Actress-model-singer Twiggy joins us to discuss the documentary, TWIGGY: THE WOMAN BEHIND THE ICON. Musician Dweezil Zappa talks about his Zappa Plays Zappa 20th anniversary tour, LIKE FATHER , LIKE SON, which comes to the State Theatre in Portland on November 14. Veteran broadcast journalist Pat Callaghan takes a look at the races for United States Senate, Congress, and Maine governor. Christophe...

Peabody Award winning filmmaker Ian Cheney discusses his new documentary, THE WORK IN PROGRESS. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe talks Patriots and Red Sox. Comedian Adam Hatch fills us in on the upcoming Bangor Comedy Festival at Hollywood Casino.

Actress Jaclyn Smith talks with us about her new memoir, I ONCE KNEW A GUY NAMED CHARLIE. Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe has the latest on the Red Sox. Bruce Pratt has Sports Lit 101 with Michael Oriard, author of SANCTIONED SAVAGERY: A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE IN AMERICAN FOOTBALL. Dee Pelletier discusses returning to her home state of Maine to play Ethel Thayer in Penobscot Theatre Company's produ...

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash returns to talk about making music, his upcoming tour, and photography. Sona Movsesian from Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend discusses her new book, THE WORLD'S WORST MOM. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Red Sox, broadcaster Will Flemming, and the Patriots' upcoming season. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center fills us in...

In Part 2 of our conversation, Richard Carpenter shares the backstory on Carpenters hits like Goodbye to Love, Yesterday Once More, and Only Yesterday, and talks more about his collection of classic cars. Comedian Tom Papa discusses his upcoming tour, working on WAIT, WAIT, DON'T TELL ME, and adjusting to having an empty nest at home. Artistic Director Jen Shepard previews the coming season at Pen...

Music legend Richard Carpenter looks back on his childhood in Connecticut, the influence of his father's record collection, his love of cars, and the early days of making music with his sister, Karen. Filmmakers Lynn Novick and Lucas Frank discuss their new documentary, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA, which comes to PBS in November. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe talks about the wild ride for Red...

Stephen Tobolowsky talks about the dearth of acting opportunities in California and shares stories about Mel Brooks, David Byrne, and working on SNEAKERS with Robert Redford and James Earl Jones. Sean McAdam from Mass Live looks at the Red Sox summer turnaround and the reinforcements that are coming back from the injured list. Writer Emily Burnham shares some fun events around Maine in the coming...

Singer-songwriter Ellis Paul talks about his career, his upcoming show in Ogunquit, and this year's New England Songwriter's Retreat. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe looks at the Red Sox busy trade deadline moves. Gary Tanguay discusses his new podcast, ADDICTED TO ACTING. Filmmaker Oscar Boyson and Wayne Beach of Maine Media Workshops talk about the new movie, OUR HERO, BALTHAZAR.    

David Roth of Defector talks baseball, the World Cup, movies, and his recent trip to Maine. Mimi Rogers discusses her new film, NIGHT NURSE, and her work in the BOSCH universe. Adam Gardner of Guster previews this year's ON THE OCEAN festival. Devo's Gerald Casale talks about his new single, JUST DO IT, and this summer's tour with Devo and Billy Idol. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Cen...

Author W. Bruce Cameron returns to tells us about his upcoming Netflix film, A DOG'S PERFECT CHRISTMAS. Actor, musician, and video game voice director Marc Hawes talks about his career. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe on the Red Sox remarkable turnaround. Historian Doug Rooks talks about his new book on former Maine governor, Kenneth Curtis, TRASNFORMATIONAL. Food Coma's Joe Ricchio is all about the...

Historian Heather Cox Richardson talks with us about her 250 to 250 project, election security, and more. Joseph Williams of Toto discusses the band's summer tour with Christopher Cross and The Romantics. Robyn Hitchcock fills us in on his new book, STANDED IN THE FUTURE, and his latest album, THE CONFUSER. We welcome back Doug Momary and Emmy Jo Peden from the New Zoo Revue. Actor-comedian and au...

Comedian Paula Poundstone returns to discuss her videos to save democracy to odd job application questions. Alicia Malone of Turner Classic Movies and New York Times film critic A.O. Scott preview their Conversation Series: Postcards from Italy, coming July 12 & 19 to The Strand Theatre in Rockland. Rocker George Thorogood talks about his Baddest Show on Earth Tour, which comes to Bangor in ea...

Actor Lou Diamond Phillips joined us to talk about his new film, GANGLAND, which is available in theaters and digitally on July 10. Director Katie Aselton discusses THEIR TOWN, her new movie filmed in Maine, written by husband Marc Duplass, and starring their daughter, Ora. Historian Jared Peatman looks back at Joshua Chamberlain and the men of the 20th Maine in his new book, A HELL OF A REGIMENT.

Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms talks with us about their career and summer tour with Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors. Charlene Amoia discusses her work in The Breadwinner and Scary Movie, as well as her long run as Wendy in How I Met Your Mother. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe discusses the Red Sox, the Knicks NBA Championship, and late broadcaster Eddie Andelman.

Filmmaker James Keach discusses his new documentary, GREGG ALLMAN: THE MUSIC OF MY SOUL. Mike Campbell talks about MISSION OF MERCY, the new album from The Dirty Knobs, and looks back at his work with Tom Petty and touring with Fleetwood Mac. Judy Collins returns to tell us about her upcoming SWEET JUDY BLUE EYES Tour. John Davidson previews the new season of his New Hampshire performance venue, C...

Director, producer, and co-writer Anthony Maras discusses his new film on the D-Day invasion, PRESSURE. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe talks Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics. University of Maine hockey broadcaster Mike Tuell explains why he thinks the Black Bears are spending money wisely. Cast members Laura Hodos and Tyler Dobies preview THE FANTASTICKS at Penobscot Theatre Company in Bangor.

Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski discuss their book, BIG FAN: 2 FRIENDS, 82,490 MILES, AND THE WILD, WONDERFUL SPORTS WE LOVE. Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff talks about her career and her upcoming shows in Boothbay Harbor and Waterville. David Roth of Defector is back to weigh in on Tom Brady's unusual post-football career. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium h...

Actor Kal Penn talks about his podcast with Ed Helms, EARSAY. Bruce McCulloch discusses his new album, DARK PURPLE SLICE. Eddie Muller from Turner Classic Movies tells us about his upcoming fundraiser for The Strand in Rockland, Maine. David Roth of Defector weighs in on the Mets, the NBA playoffs, and his upcoming trip to Maine. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Red Sox. Si...