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Downtown with Rich Kimball

Rich Kimball

Conversations with friends old and new about entertainment, sports, and the state of the world.

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  • #85
    Thursday · 1 hr 5 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 85 (Jaclyn Smith, Pete Abraham, Michael Oriard & Bruce Pratt, Dee Pelletier)

    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 production of ON GOLDEN POND.

  • #84
    September 3 · 1 hr 23 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 84 (Graham Nash, Sona Movsesian, Chad Finn, Shawn Laatsch)

    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 on September events at the center and in our skies.

  • #83
    August 26 · 1 hr 18 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 83 (Richard Carpenter, Tom Papa, Jen Shepard)

    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 Penobscot Theatre Company in Bangor.

  • #82
    August 20 · 1 hr 23 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 82 (Richard Carpenter, Lynn Novick & Lucas Frank, Chad Finn)

    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 Sox fans this season.

  • #81
    August 13 · 1 hr 17 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 81 (Stephen Tobolowsky, Sean McAdam, Emily Burnham)

    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 weeks.

  • #80
    August 6 · 1 hr 15 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 80 (Ellis Paul, Chad Finn, Gary Tanguay, Oscar Boyson & Wayne Beach)

    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.

  • #79
    July 30 · 1 hr 23 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 79 (David Roth, Mimi Rogers, Adam Gardner, Gerald Casale, Shawn Laatsch)

    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 Center tells us about the upcoming partial eclipse and August events at the center.

  • #78
    July 23 · 1 hr 45 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 78 (W. Bruce Cameron, Marc Hawes, Chad Finn, Doug Rooks, Joe Ricchio)

    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 ice cream.

  • #77
    July 16 · 1 hr 20 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 77 (Heather Cox Richardson, Joseph Williams, Robyn Hitchcock, Doug & Emmy Jo, Billy West)

    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 author Billy West talks about his new memoir, VOICE-A-VERSA: FINDING MY VOICE(S) BEHIND THE MIC.

  • #76
    July 9 · 1 hr 29 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 76 (Paula Poundstone, Alicia Malone & A.O. Scott, George Thorogood, Chad Finn)

    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 early September. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe with some thoughts on the Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade.

  • #75
    July 2 · 55 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 75 (Lou Diamond Phillips, Katie Aselton, Jared Peatman)

    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.

  • #74
    June 25 · 1 hr

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 74 (Robin Wilson, Charlene Amoia, Chad Finn)

    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.

  • #73
    June 18 · 1 hr 4 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 73 (James Keach, Mike Campbell, Judy Collins, John Davidson)

    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, CLUB SANDWICH.

  • #72
    June 11 · 1 hr 4 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 72 (Anthony Maras, Chad Finn, Mike Tuell, Laura Hodos & Tyler Dobies)

    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.

  • #71
    June 4 · 1 hr 32 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 71 (Mike Schur & Joe Posnanski, Karla Bonoff, David Roth, Shawn Laatsch)

    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 has a look at June events at the center and in the skies.

  • #70
    May 28 · 1 hr 42 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 70 (Kal Penn, Bruce McCulloch, Eddie Muller, David Roth, Chad Finn, John "Papa" Gros)

    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. Singer-songwriter-keyboardist John "Papa" Gros previews his upcoming show in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and talks about his new album, GIANTS.

  • #68
    May 14 · 41 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 68 (Livngston Taylor, Chad Finn, Bruce Pratt)

    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.

  • #67
    May 7 · 1 hr 10 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 67 (Paula Poundstone, Lauren Jones, Anthony Lucero, Joe Ricchio)

    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 Italian sandwich.

  • #66
    April 30 · 1 hr 11 min

    Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 66 (Herb Alpert, Judy Greer, Robert "Kool" Bell, Chad Finn, Shawn Laatsch)

    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 on the firing of Red Sox manager Alex Cora and the situation with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center lets us know about May events at the center and in the skies.

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