Guests: Howard Blum, Colin Fleming

Journalist Howard Blum discusses his new book, THE SPY WHO KNEW TOO MUCH.

Writer Colin Fleming looks at the Sherlock Holmes character from a couple of different perspectives.

Guests: Tim Matheson, John Davidson

Actor-Director Tim Matheson talks about the new season of his Netflix series, VIRGIN RIVER, and shares stories from his long career in the business.

Entertainer John Davidson discusses the second season at his performance venue, Club Sandwich in New Hampshire, and plays some new music he's written for his upcoming performances.

Guests: Bruce McCulloch, Jeff Hanna

Guests: Elizabeth A Davis, Gregory Maguire

Elizabeth A. Davis talks about her role as Thomas Jefferson in the Broadway-bound production of 1776, now playing at American Repertory Theater in Cambridge. Author Gregory Maguire (Wicked) discusses his new book, Cress Watercress.

Guest: Brian Hyland & Richie Stephens

Singer-songwriter Brian Hyland discusses his long career in music and actor Richie Stephen’s talks about his new book, “A Gangster’s Guide to Sobriety.”

Guest: Bob Ryan & Josh Karp

Bob Ryan talks with us about his new book with Bill Chuck, IN SCORING POSITION.

Writer Josh Karp takes a look back at the music, movies, and television shows of 1972.

Guest: Kelly Carlin & Gunnar Nelson

Actor, producer, and radio host Kelly Carlin talks about her father, family, and the new documentary, George Carlin’s American Dream.

Musician Gunnar Nelson discusses the musical legacy of his father, Rick, who would’ve turned 82 earlier this month.

Guest: Paula Poundstone & Steve Binder

Comedian Paula Poundstone talks about returning to Maine for shows, her workout regimen, and her dog’s single-minded focus on tennis balls.

Producer-Director Steve Binder shares behind the scenes stories of the 1968 Elvis Presley comeback special, chronicled in his wonderful new book, ELVIS’ ‘68 COMEBACK.

Guest: Stephen Tobolowsky & Jim Kaat

Actor Stephen Tobolowsky returns to discuss his current projects and what’s ahead on The Goldbergs. Long-time baseball player and broadcaster Jim Kaat talks about his upcoming induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame and his new book, GOOD AS GOLD.

Guest: Jane Alexander, Mindy Thomas & Guy Raz

Award-winning actor, conservationist, and writer Jane Alexander joins us and Mindy Thomas & Guy Raz discuss their new book, WOW IN THE WILD.