Downtown with Rich Kimball

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...

Country music legend Clint Black discusses his memoir, KILLIN' TIME: MY LIFE AND MUSIC. Singer John Ford Coley joins us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of I'D REALLY LOVE TO SEE YOU TONIGHT, his first hit single with partner England Dan Seals. Sean McAdam of MassLive talks Red Sox. Film critic Allen Adams has a summer movie preview.  

Singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor talks about his current tour and his relationship to the audience. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe discusses the struggling Red Sox. On Sports Lit 101, Bruce Pratt tells us about the new book, SANCTIONED SAVAGRY: A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE IN AMERICAN FOOTBALL by Michael Oriard.

Comedian Paula Poundstone is back with us this week talking about her upcoming show in Maine, ventriloquists, and her love of all things Frankenstein. Lauren Jones of Trousdale discusses their career and the Deluxe edition of their latest album, GROWING PAINS, which comes out on May 15. Filmmaker Anthony Lucero talks about his new movie, PAPER BAG PLAN. Food Coma's Joe Ricchio celebrates the Maine...

Music legend Herb Alpert discuses his current tour playing the songs he made famous with the Tijuana Brass. Judy Greer talks about a pair of new films, MABEL, and the upcoming IN MEMORIAM with Marc Maron. Robert "Kool" Bell looks at the hall of fame career of Kool & The Gang and tells us about his foundation to support arts education, and more. Chad Finn of the Boston Globe shares his thoughts...

Actors Michael Chiklis and Tim Daly talk with us about the work of The Creative Coalition. Author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong discusses her terrific new book, PARKS AND REC: THE UNDERDOG TV SHOW THAT LIT'RALLY INSPIRED A VISION FOR A BETTER AMERICA. Derry Grehan of Honeymoon Suite joins us to celebrate the band's 45th anniversary and a special release for Record Store Canada Day. Actors Mecca Verde...

Mark Harmon and "NCIS" technical advisor Leon Carroll, Jr. discuss their latest book, GHOSTS OF SICILY. University of Maine professor Jessica Miller talks with us about the new book she edited, BRIDGERTON AND PHILOSOPHY. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Red Sox and Celtics.

Actor Ted McGinley talks about his role as Derek in the Apple TV series, SHRINKING. Dr. Caroline Bicks of the University of Maine discusses her new book on Stephen King, MONSTERS IN THE ARCHIVES. Maine native Samuel Dunning fills us in on the making of his new movie, a mockumentary called CANOE DIG IT?

Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman talks about his BIG WOODCHUCK Tour, his new book (LITTLE WOODCHUCKS), Ron Swanson, THE LAST OF US, and more. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe discusses the start of the Red Sox season and sports media. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center lets us know what's happening in the skies (and at the center) in April and weighs in on some space news.

Craig Ferguson joins us to talk about his PANTS ON FIRE Tour, which comes to Maine for shows at The Waldo Theatre and the State Theatre. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers discusses their career and his show at the Waterville Opera House on May 17. Author Keith O'Brien talks about his new book, HEARTLAND:  A FORGOTTEN PLACE, AND IMPOSSIBLE DREAM, AND THE MIRACLE OF L...

Singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge discusses her upcoming tour stops in Maine and new album, as well as her nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe talks Celtics and Red Sox. Former Maine Black Bear and NFL player Mike DeVito looks back at his career and tells us about what he's doing these days at the University of Maine. Dennis Price fills us in on his com...

Tim Matheson returns to discuss the new season of VIRGIN RIVER and the paperback release of his memoir, DAMN GLAD TO MEET YOU. We talk sports and more with David Roth of Defector and The Distraction podcast. Sean McAdam of MassLive checks in from Red Sox spring training. Film critic Allen Adams shares his thoughts on the Oscars.

Actor Lou Ferrigno tells us about his new film, THE HERMIT, and looks back on THE INCREDIBLE HULK and THE KING OF QUEENS. Telma Hopkins and Kellie Williams discuss, WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, their podcast celebrating their 1990's series, FAMILY MATTERS. Nana Ponceleon talks about her career and her new movie, CLIKA. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe weighs in on the Celtics and Red Sox.

Actor and activist Mike Farrell returns to talk about his new film, THE STRAWBERRY, his guest role on the series 9-1-1, and share his thoughts on the state of the nation. Singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco discusses her new book, THE SPIRIT OF ANI. Actor-Director Daniel Roebuck tells us about his new film, THE HAIL MARY. Will Mallett of The Mallett Brothers Band on their recent album, HIGHER UP IN THE...

Colin Hay talks about his solo work, touring with Ringo, and getting the band together for his upcoming Men At Work Tour. Actor Noah Fearnley discusses his career and his work in the new FX/Hulu series LOVE STORY. Chad Finn tells us about his experiences covering the Super Bowl and talks Celtics and Red Sox. On Sports Lit 101, Bruce Pratt visits with INVISIBLE NO MORE authors Scott Pitoniak and Ri...

James Austin Johnson of Saturday Night Live on his upcoming live shows in Maine and New Hampshire and his work on SNL. Songwriter Jack Tempchin discusses his career, working with Glenn Frey, and his use of AI on a new album. Voice of the Portland Seadogs, Emma Tiedemann, shares her journey to the broadcast booth. Kate Dickerson fills us in on this year's Maine Science Festival.

Singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw talks about his recent album, FROM THE HELLHOLE, a new vinyl release for Record Store Day, and his spring and summer tour. John Cowsill discusses his upcoming shows as guest lead singer of The Smithereens, his work with the Beach Boys, and his days with his family band, The Cowsills. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe joins us from California in preparation for Super...

Playwright John Cariani talks about growing up in Maine and the popularity of his play, ALMOST, MAINE. Comedian Jeff Richards discusses his new album, I DON'T KNOW YOU (BUT I MISS YOU), and shares a few of his impressions. Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Red Sox offseason roster moves. Maine Sportscaster of the Year, Jack Webb, fills us in on his career journey. Shawn...

Actor-Director Vondie Curtis Hall, known for his work on CHICAGO HOPE and DAREDEVIL, talks about playing a Vietnam vet in the new film, SHEEPDOG. Catherine Curtis, who played Dustin's mother, Claudia Henderson, in STRANGER THINGS, discusses her work on the new film, IF THAT MOCKINGBIRD DON'T SING. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Patriots win over Houston and the upcoming c...