Podcast – Downtown with Rich Kimball

Guest: Kliph Nesteroff, Joanna Cassidy Author Kliph Nesteroff talks with us about his new book, OUTRAGEOUS:  A HISTORY OF SHOWBIZ AND THE CULTURE WARS. Actress Joanna Cassidy returns to discuss […]

Guest:  Don DiPetta, Christopher Radko Actor-writer-producer Don DiPetta talks with us about his new film, A PLACE IN THE FIELD, now streaming on several platforms. Christopher Radko returns to discuss […]

Guest:  Gary Hoey, Gerry Monteux Guitarist Gary Hoey talks about his new song, THE NUTCRACKER (SUGAR PLAUM FAIRY) and his Ho-Ho-Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Tour. Nature photographer and former sportscaster Gerry […]

Guest:  Rosanne Cash, David Baldacci Rosanne Cash discusses the story behind the making of her classic album, THE WHEEL, now available in a remastered 30th anniversary edition from Rumble Strip […]

Guest:  Roger Kabler, Peter Orr Actor Roger Kabler discusses his one-man show celebrating the life of Robin Williams, which makes its New York debut on November 25th at the Triad […]

Guest:  Nancy Jones, Bill Anderson Nancy Jones, the widow of country music legend George Jones, shares stories from her memoir, PLAYIN’ POSSUM. From the Downtown archives, legendary singer-songwriter Bill Anderson […]

Guest:  Illeana Douglas, Richard Chizmar Actress and author Illeana Douglas discusses her new book, CONNECTICUT IN THE MOVIES. Author Richard Chizmar talks about his new novel, BECOMING THE BOOGEYMAN, the […]

Guest: Ken Burns Filmmaker Ken Burns returns to Downtown to discuss his latest film, THE AMERICAN BUFFALO, which premieres October 16 on PBS.    

Guest: Scott Ryan, John Davidson Scott Ryan, author of Moonlighting: An Oral History, talks about the arrival of the show on Hulu later this month. Entertainer John Davidson drops by […]

Guest: Felix Cavaliere, Mark and Mary Kay Liston   Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Felix Cavaliere talks about his new album, THEN & NOW, and author Mark & Mary […]

Guest: Don Argott, David Roth Filmmaker Don Argott talks with us about his new documentary, KELCE, on the long-time Philadelphia Eagles center. The film is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. […]

Guest: Ed Begley Jr., Judy Collins   Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. discusses his new memoir, TO THE TEMPLE OF TRANQUILITY…AND STEP ON IT! The legendary Judy Collins talks […]

Guest: Stephen Tobolowsky & Joe Posnanski Actor Stephen Tobolowsky discusses his new grandchild, the keys to a successful relationship, and more. Author Joe Posnanski talks about his great new book, […]

Guest: Joanne Freeman & Karina Rykman Yale historian, author, and podcast host, Dr. Joanne Freeman, talked with us about the state of the nation. Musician and singer Karina Rykman discusses […]

Guest: Gunnar Nelson, Jed Gottlieb Gunnar Nelson talks about his father, Ricky, and Nelson’s tribute show, Ricky Nelson Remembered. Music journalist Jed Gottlieb of the Boston Herald discusses the legacy […]

Guest: Radney Foster, Josh Gondleman Radney Foster talks with us about his recent induction into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame and looks back at the making of his […]

Guest: Roger McGuinn, Jim Axelrod Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn talks about his career. CBS News Senior Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks about his start in broadcast journalism […]

Guest: Henry Rollins Singer-Writer-Actor-Activist Henry Rollins talks with us about his Good To See You Tour, which brings him to New England in September, the value of travel, and the […]

Guest: Herb Alpert, Carlos Santana A pair of music legends join us this week. Herb Alpert discusses the Tijuana Brass, A & M Records, touring, arts education, and more. Carlos […]

Guest: Bill Boggs, R.K. Russell Emmy Award winning TV host Bill Boggs talks about his latest book, SPIKE UNLEASHED. Former NFL player R.K. Russell talks about his memoir, THE YARDS […]

Guest: Paula Poundstone, Tom Papa Comedian Paula Poundstone returns to discuss her early education, how she gave Micky Dolenz a cat, and more. Tom Papa discusses his great new book, […]

 Guest: Mark Lindsay Mark Lindsay talks about his days as lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders, solo work, and his show, American Revolution, on Sirius XM Radio. Check […]

 Guest: Dee Snider, Sean McCarron The multitalented Dee Snider talks with us about his first novel, FRATS. Animator and director Sean McCarron discusses the making of his short film, CORVINE. […]

 Guest: Peri Gilpin, Johnny Sansone Peri Gilpin helps us celebrate our 3,000th radio show and talks about her work on the upcoming Frasier reboot. Blues musician Johnny Sassone discusses his […]

 Guest: John Davidson Entertainer John Davidson talks with us about Season 3 of his performance venue, Club Sandwich, in Sandwich, New Hampshire.                 […]