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Downtown with Rich Kimball
Conversations with friends old and new about entertainment, sports, and the state of the world.
Episodes
- Downtown with Rich Kimball
Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 92(Gary Sinise, Kelli O'Hara, Charlie Tabesh, Chad Finn, Shawn Laatsch)
Actor Gary Sinise discusses his book, GRACEFUL WARRIOR, and the Lt. Dan Band's upcoming performance with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. Kelli O'Hara talks…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 91 (Marty Roe, Meghan Cox Gurdon, AJ Mooney & Ben Layman, Emily Burnham)
Marty Roe of Diamond Rio talks about their new EP, AMERICA WORKS, and the band's 35th anniversary of their first hit, MEET IN THE MIDDLE. Author and Wall…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 90 (Suzanne Vega, Chad Finn, Anthony Pecorella)
Singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega talks about her most recent album, FLYING WITH ANGELS, and her current tour, which stops at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 89 (Stephnie Weir, Patricia Quinn, Sean McAdam)
Stephnie Weir of Bluebird Improv helps preview the group’s upcoming shows in Maine. Patricia Quinn, the original Magenta in The Rocky Horror Picture Show…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 88 (Alicia Malone, Chad Finn, Shawn Laatsch)
TCM host Alicia Malone returns to discuss her new book, MURDER AT THE MOVIES, available for sale starting October 6. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe checks in…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 87 (Twiggy, Dweezil Zappa, Pat Callaghan, Christopher Price)
Actress-model-singer Twiggy joins us to discuss the documentary, TWIGGY: THE WOMAN BEHIND THE ICON. Musician Dweezil Zappa talks about his Zappa Plays Zappa…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 86 (Ian Cheney, Chad Finn, Adam Hatch)
Peabody Award winning filmmaker Ian Cheney discusses his new documentary, THE WORK IN PROGRESS. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe talks Patriots and Red Sox…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 69 (Clint Black, John Ford Coley, Sean McAdam, Allen Adams)
Country music legend Clint Black discusses his memoir, KILLIN' TIME: MY LIFE AND MUSIC. Singer John Ford Coley joins us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 65 (Michael Chiklis, Tim Daly, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, Derry Grehan, Mecca Verdell & Daniel Kublick)
Actors Michael Chiklis and Tim Daly talk with us about the work of The Creative Coalition. Author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong discusses her terrific new book…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 64 (Mark Harmon & Leon Carroll, Jr., Jessica Miller, Chad Finn)
Mark Harmon and "NCIS" technical advisor Leon Carroll, Jr. discuss their latest book, GHOSTS OF SICILY. University of Maine professor Jessica Miller talks with…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 63 (Ted McGinley, Caroline BIcks, Samuel Dunning)
Actor Ted McGinley talks about his role as Derek in the Apple TV series, SHRINKING. Dr. Caroline Bicks of the University of Maine discusses her new book on…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 62 (Nick Offerman, Chad Finn, Shawn Laatsch)
Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman talks about his BIG WOODCHUCK Tour, his new book (LITTLE WOODCHUCKS), Ron Swanson, THE LAST OF US, and more. Chad…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 61 (Craig Ferguson, Bill Medley, Keith O'Brien)
Craig Ferguson joins us to talk about his PANTS ON FIRE Tour, which comes to Maine for shows at The Waldo Theatre and the State Theatre. Rock and Roll Hall of…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 60 (Melissa Etheridge, Chad Finn, Mike Devito, Dennis Price)
Singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge discusses her upcoming tour stops in Maine and new album, as well as her nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Chad…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 59 (Tim Matheson, David Roth, Sean McAdam, Allen Adams)
Tim Matheson returns to discuss the new season of VIRGIN RIVER and the paperback release of his memoir, DAMN GLAD TO MEET YOU. We talk sports and more with…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 58 (Lou Ferrigno, Telma Hopkins, Kellie Williams, Nana Ponceleon, Chad Finn)
Actor Lou Ferrigno tells us about his new film, THE HERMIT, and looks back on THE INCREDIBLE HULK and THE KING OF QUEENS. Telma Hopkins and Kellie Williams…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 57 (Mike Farrell, Ani DiFranco, Daniel Roebuck, Will Mallettt, Bruce Pratt, Reg Lansberry)
Actor and activist Mike Farrell returns to talk about his new film, THE STRAWBERRY, his guest role on the series 9-1-1, and share his thoughts on the state of…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 56 (Colin Hay, Noah Fearnley, Chad Finn, Bruce Pratt, Scott Pitoniak, Rick Burton)
Colin Hay talks about his solo work, touring with Ringo, and getting the band together for his upcoming Men At Work Tour. Actor Noah Fearnley discusses his…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 55 (James Austin Johnson, Jack Tempchin, Emma Tiedemann, Kate Dickerson)
James Austin Johnson of Saturday Night Live on his upcoming live shows in Maine and New Hampshire and his work on SNL. Songwriter Jack Tempchin discusses his…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 54 (Marshall Crenshaw, John Cowsill, Chad Finn, Christopher Price, Joe Ricchio)
Singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw talks about his recent album, FROM THE HELLHOLE, a new vinyl release for Record Store Day, and his spring and summer tour…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 53 (John Cariani, Jeff Richards, Pete Abraham, Jack Webb, Shawn Laatsch)
Playwright John Cariani talks about growing up in Maine and the popularity of his play, ALMOST, MAINE. Comedian Jeff Richards discusses his new album, I DON'T…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 52 (Vondie Curtis-Hall, Catherine Curtin, Chad Finn, Kae Cooney & Angela Atwood)
Actor-Director Vondie Curtis Hall, known for his work on CHICAGO HOPE and DAREDEVIL, talks about playing a Vietnam vet in the new film, SHEEPDOG. Catherine…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 51 (Michael Socolow, Ray Harrington, John Karalis, Sean McAdam)
University of Maine professor and media historian Michael Socolow talks with us about the changes at CBS and the corporate media landscape. Comedian Ray…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 50 (Jobeth Williams, Chad Finn, Shawn Laatsch, Aimsel Ponti))
Jobeth Williams discusses her career and her new film, NOT WITHOUT HOPE. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe talks Patriots, Cooper Flagg, and more. Shawn Laatsch…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 49 (Janet McTeer, Gunnar Nelson, Stephen Tobolowsky)
Tony Award winner and two-time Oscar nominee Janet McTeer joined us to discuss her work on the new series, THE ARTIST, which is currently streaming on The…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 48 (Julia Duffy, Rhonda Shear, Chad Finn)
Julia Duffy talks withus about her work in Season 2 of PALM ROYALE Rhonda Shear returns to fill us in on UP ALL NIGHT holiday specials. Chad Finn of The Boston…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 47 (David Roth, Jay Jaffe, Gary Thorne)
David Roth of Defector talks with Rich & Carey about the NBA, the College Football Playoff, 70's films, and Hallmark movies. Jay Jaffe of Fan Graphs and author…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 46 (Stephen Tobolowsky, Chad Finn, Anthony Walton, Shawn Laatsch)
Actor Stephen Tobolowsky returns to talk about his work on NOBODY WANTS THIS, WOODSTOCKERS (with Corbin Bernsen), and his storytelling film, THE PRIMARY…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 45 (Corbin Bernsen, Melba Moore, Clark Gregg, Bob Socci)
Actor Corbin Bernsen talks about his new film, THE BELDHAM, now streaming on several platforms, and looks back at his iconic roles in L.A. LAW and MAJOR…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 44 (John O'Hurley, Paula Poundstone, Chad Finn, Con Fullam)
Actor and host John O'Hurley returns to discuss this year's Thanksgiving Day broadcast of The National Dog Show on NBC. Comedian Paula Poundstone talks about…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 43 (Sarah Botstein, Allen Adams, Mike Tuell, Colin Fraser)
Filmmaker Sarah Botstein discusses THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, the film she directed with Ken Burns and David Schmidt, which comes to PBS next week. Film critic…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 42 (John Slattery, James Vanderbilt, Abby Phillip, Chad Finn)
John Slattery and Director James Vanderbilt discuss the new film, NUREMBERG. CNN anchor Abby Phillip talks about her new book on Jesse Jackson, A DREAM…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 41 (Paul Myers, Zay Harding, Bob Ryan, Shawn Laatsch)
Author Paul Myers discusses his new book, JOHN CANDY: A LIFE IN COMEDY. Host Zay Harding talks with us about Season 2 of his CBS Saturday morning series, THE…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 40 (Bernie Leadon, Leonard Maltin & Nat Segaloff, Chad Finn, John Karalis))
Former member of The Eagles, Bernie Leadon, discusses his new solo album, TOO LATE TO BE COOL. Film historians Leonard Maltin and Nat Segaloff talk about their…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 39 (Evan Dando, Rhonda Shear, Ken Belson, Robby Johnson)
Evan Dando of The Lemonheads talks about his memoir, RUMORS OF MY DEMISE, and his upcoming album, LOVE CHANT. Rhonda Shear tells us about the return of UP ALL…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 38 (Jeff Tweedy, John Fugelsang, Deidre Hall, Chad Finn)
Jeff Tweedy discusses his new solo album, TWILIGHT OVERRIDE, and his current tour. John Fugelsang returns to the show to talk more about his new book…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 37(Jeremy Swift, Nat Segaloff)
Jeremy Swift, from TED LASSO and DOWNTON ABBEY, talks about his new film, GROW, which comes to theaters on October 17. Film critic Nat Segaloff discusses his…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 36 (Kyle MacLachan, Adrienne Barbeau)
Actor Kyle MacLachlan talks with us about his new podcast, WHAT ARE WE EVEN DOING, and his long collaboration with David Lynch. Adrienne Barbeau discusses some…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 35 (Jane Leavy, Kathy Mattea)
Author Jane Leavy discusses her new book, MAKE ME COMMISIONER with Rich and Bruce Pratt. Singer Kathy Mattea talks about her career, public broadcasting, and…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 34 (John Stirratt, Chad Finn)
John Stirratt of Wilco and The Autumn Defense fills us in on Sonic Sleepover 2025. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe looks at the Game 1 performance of the New…
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Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 33 (The Bacon Brothers, Peter Guralnick)
The Bacon Brothers, Michael & Kevin, discuss their current tour and latest album, BALLAD OF THE BROTHERS. Music journalist Peter Guralnick talks about his new…