Downtown with Rich Kimball

Actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. talks about his work on the new film, DON'T TELL LARRY. Actor and Maine native Matthew Delamater discusses his film with Liam Neeson, ABSOLUTION, and how he balances acting with his job at Oxbow Brewing Company. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe gives us an All Star Break update on the red hot Boston Red Sox. Dennis Price previews summer events at Theater at Monmouth...

Bertis Downs, the longtime manager of R.E.M., talks about the band's career and his long association with them. Singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop discusses his final album, THIMK, which will be released next month. John Karalis from Boston Sports Journal fills us in on the many changes to the Celtics roster so far this offseason. Wayne Harvey shares the history of Wiffle for a Wish, his annual wiff...

Ben Mankiewicz of Turner Classic Movies joined us to talk about the new season of his podcast, THE PLOT THICKENS, which premieres on July 17 and looks at the making of the film, CLEOPATRA, written and directed by his uncle, Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Actor Matt Walsh previews the Bluebird Improv shows he'll be performing in Maine (and other locales) this summer, and talks about his work on VEEP and BRO...

Actor and activist George Takei discusses his new graphic memoir, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI. Comedian Josh Gondleman tells us about his new special, POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT, as well as an upcoming appearance in Portland, ME, as part of Guster's On The Ocean weekend. Anthony Scaramucci talks about his podcasts, OPEN BOOK, and LOST BOYS, which looks at the struggles of young men in America. Maine humorist...

Writer-Producer-Director David Leaf on his new book, SMiLE: THE RISE, FALL, AND RESURRECTION OF BRIAN WILSON. Ed Roland of Collective Soul talks about their Summer Unity Tour and the new film,  GIVE ME A WORD: THE COLLECTIVE SOUL STORY. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Rafael Devers trade. Joe Ricchio of Food Coma discusses Maine’s best summer seafood on SHUT UP & EAT!

Producer and composer David Foster discusses his work on the Tony-nominated BOOP: THE MUSICAL. Film historian Foster Hirsch previews this weekend's NOIR CITY: BOSTON at the Brattle Theatre. Kate Siegel talks about her work in the new film, THE LIFE OF CHUCK, based on a Stephen King novella, and directed by her husband, Mike Flanagan. Bruce Pratt has Sports Lit 101 with a look at Jamie Dopp's new b...

Filmmaker John Waters talks about his career and his upcoming one-man show, THE NAKED TRUTH, coming to Waldo Theatre on June 20-21. Sean McAdam of MassLive takes a look at the struggling Red Sox. Film critic Allen Adams has a summer movie preview. Dennis Price fills us in on summer events at Theater at Monmouth and historic Cumston Hall.

Paul Reiser previews his upcoming performance at Maine's Waterville Opera House on June 6th and discusses his recent comedy special, LIFE, DEATH AND RICE PUDDING. Journalist Soledad O'Brien talks about her new podcast, MURDER ONTHE TOWPATH, a fascinating look at a six decades-old unsolved murder case in Washington, D.C. that featured connections to some powerful people. Chad Finn of The Boston Glo...

Actor and writer Stephen Fry talks about his new a book, a reimagining of THE ODYSSEY, and the freedom provided in writing about mythological characters. Rock legend Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon discuss his new song, EVERYBODY'S ROCKIN' TONIGHT, and looks back at some career highlights, including 110 appearances on American Bandstand. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has a Celtics post-mortem an...

David Roth of Defector talks about the NBA playoffs, Cooper Flagg, and how the transfer portal and NIL money is impacting college sports, plus a discussion of the talents of Jack Black. Musician-Producer-Arranger Van Dyke Parks tells us about his recent performances in Japan and shares his thoughts on the current state of the nation. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe discusses NBA playoff coverage, th...

Actor, author, and storyteller Stephen Tobolowsky talks about his work in an upcoming Hallmark  movie, the film "Freakier Friday", and more. Entertainer John Davidson discusses the final season of his New Hampshire performance venue, Club Sandwich, and his plans for the future. Bruce Pratt has another edition of Sports Lit 101.

Actress and singer Amy Irving joined us to discuss her new album of Willie Nelson songs, ALWAYS WILL BE. Music legend Peter Asher looks back on some of the highlights of his remarkable career that will be featured in A MUSICAL MEMOIR OF THE 60s & BEYOND, coming to the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA on May 18. Singer-songwriter Matt Schneider talks about WANTED MAN, the new single he wrote and...

Christopher Price of The Boston Globe looks at what direction the Patriots may go in the upcoming NFL Draft. John Karalis from Boston Sports Journal on the Celtics-Magic opening round playoff series. Danny Cashman reflects on the end of the fifteen-year run of The Nite Show, with the final shows taping this week. Joe Ricchio of Food Coma talks beef on Shut Up & Eat!

Actor and activist Mike Farrell returned to discuss the current state of affairs in America and what citizens can do to stand up for what they believe in. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe shared his thoughts on THE CLUBHOUSE, the Netflix documentary on the 2024 Red Sox, the Celtics' playoff prospects, and Cooper Flagg's future. On Sports Lit 101, Bruce Pratt tells us about the new book from Robert Pr...

Comedian Paula Poundstone talks about her upcoming shows in Maine and New Hampshire and shares her thoughts on the state of the nation. Sean McAdam of MassLive looks at the first couple of weeks of the Red Sox season and the signings of Kristian Campbell and Garett Crochet. Shawn Laatsch from the Versant Power Astronomy Center fills us in on April events at the center and in the skies. Radio legen...

Historian Heather Cox Richardson returns to discuss possible Trump administration plans and continued fallout over the Signal chat that included the editor of The Atlantic. Actor Barry Livingston talks about some of his recent work on The Conners, The Rookie, the film Notorious Nick, and shares a couple of great stories about Adam Sandler. Comedian Joe Pontillo fills us in on his upcoming show in...

David Roth of Defector weighs in on March Madness, the baseball season, and the pervasive cruelty of the current administration. Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe discusses what to expect from the Red Sox this season. John Karalis from Boston Sports Journal on the Celtics march toward the playoffs. Bruce Pratt talks about Jane Leavy’s classic book on Mickey Mantle, THE LAST BOY. Allen Adams on Mai...

Bruce McCulloch of Kids in the Hall talks with us about his one-man show, TALES OF BRAVERY AND STUPIDITY, which comes to the northeast on April 11-12. Actor Anthony L. Fernandez discusses his career and work on shows like 911: LONE STAR and his upcoming film, SPLASH CITY. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe weighs in on the Celtics and sports media. Julie Arnold Lisnet and Katie Peabody tell us all abou...

We talk with actor-comedian Patton Oswalt about his career and his Effervescent Tour, which comes to The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH on March 20. Gary Tanguay shares his thoughts on the recent Oscars and fills us in on his upcoming performance at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston. Joe Ricchio on sandwiches on the latest SHUT UP & EAT. Bruce Pratt with Sports Lit 101. Danny Cashman tells us about t...

Actress and activist Stefanie Powers talks about the recent recognition of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation by the United Nations and discusses some of the highlights of her remarkable career, including the 45th anniversary of HART TO HART. Writer-director-producer Robert Boris looks back on some of his film and television work (Electra Glide in Blue, Oxford Blues, Blood Feud) and tells us a...

Enya Flack talks about her career and working on Tyler Perry's ALL THE QUEEN'S MEN. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has the latest on the Celtics. Bruce Pratt discusses RACE AND RESISTANCE IN BOSTON: A CONTESTED SPORTS HISTORY on Sports Lit 101. Shawn Laatsch from the Versant Power Astronomy Center fills us in on events in the sky and at the center in the month of March. Allen Adams previews...

Gunnar Nelson fills us in on The Nelsons’ upcoming tour that features their own hits and those of their dad, Rick Nelson. The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn weighs in on the Celtics, Red Sox, and more. Former Downtown cohost Ryan Waning shares the story of his medical adventures and discusses which actor played the best Bruce Wayne. Cardiologist and author Dr. Cristina LePort talks about her new book, C...

Television critic Alan Sepinwall talks about his new book, SAUL GOODMAN V. JIMMY MCGILL: THE COMPLETE CRITICAL COMPANION TO BETTER CALL SAUL. Livingston Taylor tells us about his new album, SYMPHONIC STEPS, recorded with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Sean McAdam of MassLive.com has the latest on the Red Sox (recorded before the Bregman deal) Bruce Pratt discusses a new book on Willie McCovey on Sport...

David Roth of Defector talks with Rich and Carey Haskell about the NBA, the Super Bowl, and how to deal with what's going on in our government. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe talks sports media, the Buddy Teevens documentary, and more. Food Coma's Joe Ricchio discusses breakfast on SHUT UP & EAT! Allen Adams reviews the new Will Ferrell/Reese Witherspoon film, YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED, as well...

Bruce Sudano discusses his work with Tommy James, making music with his wife, Donna Summer, and his terrific new solo album, TALKIN' UGLY TRUTH, TELLIN' PRETTY LIES. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal talks Celtics. Bruce Pratt shares his thoughts on Chris Donnelly's DOC, DONNIE, THE KID, AND BILLY BRAWL on Sports Lit 101. From the northeast corner, we visit with Shawn Laatsch of Versant Power...