Podcast – Downtown with Rich Kimball

Guests: Peter Ames Carlin, Marc Scott Zicree, Tripp Whetsell Peter Ames Carlin discusses his great new book on R.E.M., Marc Scott Zicree remembers Rod Serling, who was born one hundred […]

Guests: Rosanne Cash, Stephen Tobolowsky Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash returns to discuss TIME IS A MIRROR, the exhibit celebrating her work at the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the newly-remastered […]

Guests: Elizabeth Strout, Mike Thomas Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout talks with us about her latest novel, TELL ME EVERYTHING. Journalist Mike Thomas discusses CARSON THE MAGNIFICENT, the new book […]

John O’Hurley, Gary Hoey John O’Hurley returns to the podcast to preview this year’s National Dog Show, presented by Purina, Thanksgiving Day on NBC. Guitarist Gary Hoey talks about his […]

Elliot Mintz, Chris Smither Broadcaster  and public relations guru Elliot Mintz returns to discuss WE ALL SHINE ON: JOHN, YOKO, AND ME, his wonderful new book on his friendship with […]

Guests: Ken Burns, Luke David Blumm Filmmaker Ken Burns discusses his latest documentary, Leonardo da Vinci, which comes to PBS on November 18.   Actor Luke David Blumm talks about […]

Guests: Joe Posnanski, Josh Karp Author Joe Posnanski returns to discuss his great new book, WHY WE LOVE FOOTBALL. Writer Josh Karp is back to discuss his oral history of […]

Guests: Robert Hilburn, Howard Jones Music journalist and author Robert Hilburn discusses his new book on Randy Newman, A FEW WORDS IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY. Singer-songwriter-musician Howard Jones looks […]

Guests: Mindy Smith, Jake Shimabukuro Singer-songwriter Mindy Smith discusses her new album, QUIET TOWN and ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro talks about his collaboration with Mick Fleetwood on the album, BLUES […]

Guests: Stephen Tobolowsky, Mike Royce Actor Stephen Tobolowsky talks about his work on Lopez v. Lopez, an upcoming film with Corbin Bernsen, and the One Day at a Time reunion. […]

Guests: Peri GIlpin, Roy Harrington Peri Gilpin returns to talk with us about her work on Sean 2 of the Frasier reboot on Paramount Plus. Comedian Ray Harrington discusses his […]

Guests: Michael Campion, Colin Woodard Actor and magician Michael Campion talks about his new show in Los Angeles, Michael Campion’s Haunted Mystery Show of Magic, and performs a little “radio […]

Guests: Jason Marsden, Kay Hanley & Charlton Pettus Actor Jason Marsden talks about It’s Just A Buncha Halloween, coming to Salem Massachusetts in mid-October. Kay Hanley of Letters to Cleo […]

Guests:  David Roth, Gary Tanguay David Roth of Defector and The Distraction Podcast and Gary Tanguay of WBZ in Boston help us celebrate the 13th anniversary of our radio show. […]

Guests:  Arthur Meyer & Stephanie Drake, Ron Dante Arhtur Meyer & Stephanie Drake discuss their web series, ABC PARENTING. From the Downtown archives, our conversation with singer and producer Ron […]

Guests:  Arwen Lewis & Bob Ryan Singer-songwriter Arwen Lewis discusses her new EP, UNDER THE STARS. The great sportswriter, Bob Ryan, covers a wide range of topics, as always.   […]

Guests:  Ed Begley Jr & Chelsea Henderson Actor Ed Begley talks about a couple of upcoming projects and shares some stories from his memoir, TO THE TEMPLE OF TRANQUILITY…AND STEP […]

Guests:  Julia Duffy & Steve Wiegand Julia Duffy joins us to share memories of her friend and mentor, Bob Newhart, and to discuss her work on PALM ROYALE. Author Steve […]

Guests:  Dwight Evans            

Guests:  Kathleen Turner, Michael Socolow Actress Kathleen Turner discusses her career and her work in the Ogunquit Playhouse production of A Little Night Music. Media historian Michael Socolow talks about […]

Guests:  Dr. Joanne Freeman and John McEuen Historian Dr. Joanne Freeman, author of THE FIELD OF BLOOD, discusses political violence in America, past and present. Musician John McEuen, a founding […]

Guests:  Terry McBride, Andrew Reynolds Terry McBride of McBride & The Ride talks about their career and their new live EP, scheduled for release this fall. Executive Producer Andrew Reynolds […]

Guests: Kevin McDonald, Gerry Beckley Kevin McDonald of Kids in the Hall talks about his career, the origins of KITH, and his City Winery Tour, which stops in Boston July […]

Guests: Paula Poundstone, Dean Butler              

Guests: Jessica Harper, Bea Franklin Actor, author, and singer-songwriter Jessica Harper talks about her work on films, including Suspiria, My Favorite Year, Pennies from Heaven, and Minority Report, television roles […]