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FAQs about Downtown with Rich Kimball:How many episodes does Downtown with Rich Kimball have?The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.
August 14, 2025Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 30 (Peter Ames Carlin, Lee Loughnane)Music journalist and author Peter Ames Carlin discusses his new book, TONIGHT IN JUNGLELAND: THE MAKING OF BORN TO RUN.Founding member of Chicago, Lee Loughnane, talks about the release of the expanded version of Chicago IX, their first greatest hits collection, and their current tour.Chad Finn from The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Red Sox, the Patriots exhibition opener, and the NFL-ESPN partnership.Executive Director Bill Green tells us all about this year's inductees into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame....more1hPlay
August 07, 2025Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 29 (Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Satori Shakoor)The legendary Ramblin' Jack Elliott talks with our Bruce Pratt, his former touring partner.Singer-actor-comedian-storyteller Satori Shakoor discusses the film of her powerful one-woman show, CONFESSIONS OF A MENOPAUSAL FEMME FATALE. On Sports Lit 101, author Jim Leeke talks about his book, BIG LOOSH: THE UNRULY LIFE OF UMPIRE RON LUCIANO....more1h 25minPlay
July 31, 2025Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 28(Steve Cohen, Robby Johnson)Steve Cohen, Billy Joel's longtime Creative Director, talks about the new HBO Max documentary, BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES.Singer-Songwriter Robby Johnson discusses his career during a recent trip to Maine.Chad Finn of The Boston Globe weighs in on the Red Sox, Celtics, and the impact of AI on sports media.Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center fills us in on August happenings.University of Maine men's hockey coach Ben Barr talks with our Bruce Pratt....more1h 20minPlay
July 24, 2025Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 27 (David Roth, Cory Magee)David Roth of Defector discusses some of the best sports films with Rich, Carey, and Allen Adams.Author Cory Magee talks about his new book, CHASING BUTTERFLIES AND OTHE STORIES.On Sports Lit 101, Bruce Pratt fills us in on Jim Leeke's new book on umpire Ron Luciano, THE BIG LOOSH.Allen Adams returns to share his thoughts on the new SUPERMAN movie and rank the best Superman films of all time.Bruce Pratt talks with University of Maine women's hockey coach Molly Engstrom about new additions to the team....more1h 35minPlay
July 17, 2025Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 26 (Ed Begley Jr., Chad Finn)Actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. talks about his work on the new film, DON'T TELL LARRY.Actor and Maine native Matthew Delamater discusses his film with Liam Neeson, ABSOLUTION, and how he balances acting with his job at Oxbow Brewing Company.Chad Finn of The Boston Globe gives us an All Star Break update on the red hot Boston Red Sox.Dennis Price previews summer events at Theater at Monmouth and Cumston Hall....more1h 6minPlay
July 10, 2025Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 25 (Bertis Downs, Stephen Bishop)Bertis Downs, the longtime manager of R.E.M., talks about the band's career and his long association with them.Singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop discusses his final album, THIMK, which will be released next month.John Karalis from Boston Sports Journal fills us in on the many changes to the Celtics roster so far this offseason.Wayne Harvey shares the history of Wiffle for a Wish, his annual wiffleball tournament, which has raised over $200,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation....more1h 29minPlay
July 02, 2025Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 24 (Ben Mankiewicz, Matt Walsh)Ben Mankiewicz of Turner Classic Movies joined us to talk about the new season of his podcast, THE PLOT THICKENS, which premieres on July 17 and looks at the making of the film, CLEOPATRA, written and directed by his uncle, Joseph L. Mankiewicz.Actor Matt Walsh previews the Bluebird Improv shows he'll be performing in Maine (and other locales) this summer, and talks about his work on VEEP and BROOKLYN NINE-NINE.Writer Josh Karp shares tales of The Burt Reynolds Dinner Theater, from his latest piece at Air Mail.Chad Finn of The Boston Globe explains what has made Cooper Flagg so successful and what kind of NBA player he might become.Shawn Laatsch from Versant Powers Astronomy Center fills us in on July events at the center and in the skies, as well as some of the latest space news....more1h 43minPlay
June 26, 2025Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 23 (George Takei, Josh Gondleman)Actor and activist George Takei discusses his new graphic memoir, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI.Comedian Josh Gondleman tells us about his new special, POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT, as well as an upcoming appearance in Portland, ME, as part of Guster's On The Ocean weekend.Anthony Scaramucci talks about his podcasts, OPEN BOOK, and LOST BOYS, which looks at the struggles of young men in America.Maine humorist Tim Sample looks back at his long career, as he prepares for his final live show in his hometown of Boothbay Harbor.Jonathan Berry of Penobscot Theatre Company previews their summer production, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. ...more1h 34minPlay
June 19, 2025Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 22 (David Leaf, Ed Roland)Writer-Producer-Director David Leaf on his new book, SMiLE: THE RISE, FALL, AND RESURRECTION OF BRIAN WILSON.Ed Roland of Collective Soul talks about their Summer Unity Tour and the new film, GIVE ME A WORD: THE COLLECTIVE SOUL STORY.Chad Finn of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Rafael Devers trade.Joe Ricchio of Food Coma discusses Maine’s best summer seafood on SHUT UP & EAT!...more1h 31minPlay
June 12, 2025Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 21 (David Foster, Kate Siegel)Producer and composer David Foster discusses his work on the Tony-nominated BOOP: THE MUSICAL.Film historian Foster Hirsch previews this weekend's NOIR CITY: BOSTON at the Brattle Theatre.Kate Siegel talks about her work in the new film, THE LIFE OF CHUCK, based on a Stephen King novella, and directed by her husband, Mike Flanagan.Bruce Pratt has Sports Lit 101 with a look at Jamie Dopp's new book, HOCKEY ON THE MOON.Cast members Ira Kramer and Marianne Grossman fill us in on the new production of ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Penobscot Theatre Company in Bangor. ...more1h 9minPlay
FAQs about Downtown with Rich Kimball:How many episodes does Downtown with Rich Kimball have?The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.