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Conversations with guests from the world of television & film, music, sports, literature, and news.

Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Bangor, Maine with guests from around the country


    • Dec 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 653 EPISODES


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    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #336

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 37:15


    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 years ago this Christmas Day, and Tripp Whetsell talks about his new book on television legend Norman Lear.                                            

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #336

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 37:15


    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 years ago this Christmas Day, and Tripp Whetsell talks about his new book on television legend Norman Lear.                                            

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #335

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 49:41


    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 collection, THE ESSENTIAL ROSANNE CASH. Stephen Tobowlosky talks about his work on NOBODY WANTS THIS and THE MADNESS, as well as a film he shot recently with Corbin Bernsen.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #335

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 49:41


    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 collection, THE ESSENTIAL ROSANNE CASH. Stephen Tobowlosky talks about his work on NOBODY WANTS THIS and THE MADNESS, as well as a film he shot recently with Corbin Bernsen.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #334

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 42:46


    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 about Johnny Carson he collaborated on with the late Bill Zehme.                              

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #334

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 42:46


    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 about Johnny Carson he collaborated on with the late Bill Zehme.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #333

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 24:00


    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 new holiday single, his Ho-Ho-Hoey Rockin' Holiday Tour, and his annual guitar giveaway.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #333

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 24:00


    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 new holiday single, his Ho-Ho-Hoey Rockin' Holiday Tour, and his annual guitar giveaway.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #332

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 49:33


    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 the Lennons. Singer-songwriter Chris Smither talks with us about his latest album, ALL ABOUT THE BONES.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #332

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 49:33


    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 the Lennons. Singer-songwriter Chris Smither talks with us about his latest album, ALL ABOUT THE BONES.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #331

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 40:35


    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 his role as Donn Fendler in the new film, Lost On a Mountain in Maine.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #331

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 40:35


    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 his role as Donn Fendler in the new film, Lost On a Mountain in Maine.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #330

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 51:02


    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 THE BIG LEBOWSKI for Air Mail.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #330

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 51:02


    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 THE BIG LEBOWSKI for Air Mail.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #329

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 60:07


    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 back on his career and talks about his upcoming tour with Daryl Hall.                              

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #329

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 60:07


    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 back on his career and talks about his upcoming tour with Daryl Hall.                              

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #328

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 31:23


    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 EXPERIENCE.                                

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #328

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 31:23


    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 EXPERIENCE.                                

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #327

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 60:20


    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. Emmy Award-winning screenwriter and producer Mike Royce discusses his work on Everybody Loves Raymond, Men of a Certain Age, and One Day at a Time.                              

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #327

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 60:20


    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. Emmy Award-winning screenwriter and producer Mike Royce discusses his work on Everybody Loves Raymond, Men of a Certain Age, and One Day at a Time.                              

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #326

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 29:53


    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 career and his upcoming show at Bangor's Cross Insurance Center.                                

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #326

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 29:53


    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 career and his upcoming show at Bangor's Cross Insurance Center.                                

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #325

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 34:09


    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 magic" for us. Journalist Colin Woodard discusses threats to both democracy and the environment, which he covered in his Libby Lecture in Natural Resource Policy at the University of Maine.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #325

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 34:09


    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 magic" for us. Journalist Colin Woodard discusses threats to both democracy and the environment, which he covered in his Libby Lecture in Natural Resource Policy at the University of Maine.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #324

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 23:57


    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 and Charlon Pettus from Tears for Fears discuss their collaboration on the new Disney series, KINDERGARTEN:  THE MUSICAL.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #324

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 23:57


    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 and Charlon Pettus from Tears for Fears discuss their collaboration on the new Disney series, KINDERGARTEN:  THE MUSICAL.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #323

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 37:53


    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.                                  

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #323

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 37:53


    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.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #322

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 43:36


    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 Dante.                                      

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #322

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 43:36


    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 Dante.                                

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #321

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 37:20


    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.                            

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #321

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 37:20


    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.                            

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #320

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 50:05


    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 ON IT! Author and Maine native Chelsea Henderson discusses her new book, GLACIAL: THE INSIDE STORY OF CLIMATE POLITICS.                  

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #320

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 50:05


    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 ON IT! Author and Maine native Chelsea Henderson discusses her new book, GLACIAL: THE INSIDE STORY OF CLIMATE POLITICS.                  

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #319

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 34:11


    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 Wiegand talks about his great new book, THE UNCOMMON LIFE OF DANNY O'CONNELL.                  

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #319

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 34:11


    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 Wiegand talks about his great new book, THE UNCOMMON LIFE OF DANNY O'CONNELL.                  

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #318

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 62:26


    Guests:  Dwight Evans            

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #318

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 62:26


    Guests:  Dwight Evans            

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #317

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 43:49


    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 coverage of the presidential race and the Olympics.                  

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #317

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 43:49


    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 coverage of the presidential race and the Olympics.                  

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #316

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 43:49


    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 member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, talks about his new solo album, THE NEWSMAN.                    

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #316

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 43:49


    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 member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, talks about his new solo album, THE NEWSMAN.                          

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #315

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 27:55


    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 discusses the new ESPN 30-for-30 Podcast, SEARCHING FOR HOBEY BAKER.                    

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #315

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 27:55


    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 discusses the new ESPN 30-for-30 Podcast, SEARCHING FOR HOBEY BAKER.                    

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #314

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 43:24


    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 17 and New York on July 19.   Singer-Songwriter Gerry Beckley discusses his new solo album, GERRY BECKLEY, his friendship with the late Harry Nilsson, and more.                    

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #314

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 43:24


    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 17 and New York on July 19.   Singer-Songwriter Gerry Beckley discusses his new solo album, GERRY BECKLEY, his friendship with the late Harry Nilsson, and more.                    

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #313

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 59:32


    Guests: Paula Poundstone, Dean Butler              

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #313

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 59:32


    Guests: Paula Poundstone, Dean Butler              

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #312

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 44:46


    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 on It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Old Man, and creating books and music for children. The “Queen Bea”, Bea Franklin, returns to talk about her remarkable life and her upcoming 100th birthday.          

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #312

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 44:46


    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 on It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Old Man, and creating books and music for children. The “Queen Bea”, Bea Franklin, returns to talk about her remarkable life and her upcoming 100th birthday.          

    Downtown: The Podcast Episode #311

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 53:45


    Guests:  Curtis Armstrong, John Davidson Actor Curtis Armstrong discusses the making of REVENGE OF THE NERDS, which opened forty years ago this summer, and we also chatted a bit about MOONLIGHTING and The Beatles. Entertainer John Davidson talks about the coming season of his performance venue CLUB SANDWICH in Sandwich, NH, which may (or may not) be the final season.                  

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