Headliners – Downtown with Rich Kimball

Adam Gardner of Guster returned to the show to talk about this year’s On The Ocean Festival, August 7-9 in Portland. For more information, go to: https://ontheoceanfest.com

Our Bruce Pratt talks with University of Maine women’s ice hockey coach Molly Engstrom.

Actor and writer Stephen Fry talked with us about his new book, a reimagining of The Odyssey, and why writing about mythological characters gives you a great deal of freedom.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.