Guests: Lisa Loeb, Susan Polis Schutz Singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb discusses her career, new music, and her upcoming shows with Lyle Lovett, including a stop at Johnson Hall in Gardner, Maine on May 8. Poet and filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz talks about her new documentary, BRIDGING DIVIDES: SHARING HEARTBEATS.…

Guests: Ed Zwick, Annie Jacobsen Writer-Producer-Director Ed Zwick joined us to discuss his book, HITS, FLOPS, AND OTHER ILLUSIONS. Author Annie Jacobsen talks about her latest book, NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guests: Lesley Visser, Jake Reiner Sportswriter and sportscaster Lesley Visser returns to discuss her work on the Boston Globe and the evolution of sports journalism. Actor Jake Reiner talks about his career and his new film , LOVE AND TAXE$.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest:Dr. Neal D. Barnard, Robert LaRoche Dr. Neal Barnard fills us in on his new book, The Power Foods Diet. Singer-songwriter Robert LaRoche discuses his new album, FOREVERMORE.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: David Yazbeck, Julia Duffy Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winning composer and writer David Yazbeck discusses his new project, a “play with music” for Audible, DEAD OUTLAW, based on Maine-born criminal and mummified side show attraction, Elmer McCurdy. Julia Duffy returns to the show to talk about her work on the Apple TV+ series PALM ROYALE, …

Guest: Jeff Margolis Legendary producer-director Jeff Margolis shared stories from his memoir, WE’RE LIVE IN FIVE: MY EXTRAORDINARY LIFE IN TELEVISION.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest:Mark Larson, Joel Selvin Mark Larson talks with us about his new book, WORKING IN THE 21ST CENTURY. Music journalist Joel Selvin discuss his book, DEUMS AND DEMONS: THE TRAGIC JOURNEY OF JIM GORDON.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Lewis Black, Bob Ryan Comedian Lewis Black discusses his farewell tour, GOODBYE YELLER BRICK ROAD. Bob Ryan talks about his recent Boston Globe story on watching sporting events in all fifty states.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Kristen Lappas, Makenzie Phipps Filmmaker Kristen Lappas discusses her documentary, GIANNIS: THE MARVELOUS JOURNEY, about NBA superstar Giannis Antentetokounmpo. Singer-Songwriter Makenzie Phipps talks about her career and new single, EIGHTEEN WHEELS.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: TG Sheppard, Peter Lewis Country music legend T.G. Sheppard discusses his career and his new duet with his wife, Kelly Lang, “You’re Still The One.” Peter Lewis looks back on his time with the band, Moby Grape, and talks about his new solo album, “Imagination”.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Heather Cox RichardsonHistorian Heather Cox Richardson discusses her latest book, DEMOCRACY AWAKENING, and shares her thoughts on the state of the nation.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Johnathon Schaech and Gianni RussoActor Johnathon Schaech talks about his new series, BLUE RIDGE, his film, SUITABLE FLESH, and the end of the season for his Baltimore Ravens.Actor-singer--author and businessman Gianni Russo shares stories from the making of The Godfather and some of the other remarkable tales from his one man show, AN EVENI…

Guest: Paul F Tompkins, Jennifer K ArmstrongActor, comedian, and writer Paul F. Tompkins talks with us about his career and his show, VARIETOPIA, which is coming to the Waldo Theatre in April.Author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong discusses her new book, SO FETCH: THE MAKING OF MEAN GIRLS (AND WHY WE'RE STILL SO OBSESSED WITH IT).…

Guest: Peri Gilpin, David RothPeri Gilpin talks about returning to the role of Roz Doyle in the Frasier reboot.David Roth of Defector weighs in on the NFL, Jim Harbaugh, and the Trump legal team.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Mike Farrell, Ford ReicheActor Mike Farrell discusses the recent M*A*S*H reunion and the stakes in the upcoming election.Author Ford Reiche talks about his new book, A LONG, LONG TIME AGO, a history of Southern Maine rock concerts from 1955-1977.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Janet RobinActor-Producer-Screenwriter Siobhan Fallon Hogan returns to talk about her new film, SHELTER IN SOLITUDE, which is streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple+.Janet Robin of The String Revolution discusses their career and Grammy-nominated version of Johnny Cash's FOLSOM PRISON BLUES.…

Guest: Ernie DiGregorio, Doug & Emmy JoBasketball legend Ernie DiGregorio discusses his memoir, STAR WITH A BROKEN HEART.We visit with Doug & Emmy Jo, hosts of the 1970s children's show, THE NEW ZOO REVUE.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Stephen Tobolowsky, Bill MumyBy Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Paul Cowsill, Erin Enderlin Paul Cowsill of The Cowsills joined us to discuss the EP, A CHRISTMAS OFFERING FROM THE COWSILLS, and their touring plans for 2024.Singer-songwriter Erin Enderlin talks about her career and her latest album, BARROOM MIRRORS.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Kliph Nesteroff, Joanna CassidyAuthor Kliph Nesteroff talks with us about his new book, OUTRAGEOUS: A HISTORY OF SHOWBIZ AND THE CULTURE WARS.Actress Joanna Cassidy returns to discuss some recent projects and the importance of staying mentally young.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Don DiPetta, Christopher RadkoActor-writer-producer Don DiPetta talks with us about his new film, A PLACE IN THE FIELD, now streaming on several platforms.Christopher Radko returns to discuss this year's line of Christmas ornaments from HeartfullyYours.comBy Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Gary Hoey, Gerry MonteuxGuitarist Gary Hoey talks about his new song, THE NUTCRACKER (SUGAR PLAUM FAIRY) and his Ho-Ho-Hoey Rockin' Holiday Tour.Nature photographer and former sportscaster Gerry Monteux discusses his book, ZEN AND THE ART OF MOOSE PHOTOGRAPHY.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Rosanne Cash, David BaldacciRosanne Cash discusses the story behind the making of her classic album, THE WHEEL, now available in a remastered 30th anniversary edition from Rumble Strip Records.Best-selling author David Baldacci talks about his new thriller, THE EDGE, and the importance of literacy and access to books.…

Guest: Roger Kabler, Peter OrrActor Roger Kabler discusses his one-man show celebrating the life of Robin Williams, which makes its New York debut on November 25th at the Triad Theatre. Musician, artist, and author Peter Orr talks about his frightening new book, THE GOOD PEOPLE AND THE BAD.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Nancy Jones, Bill AndersonNancy Jones, the widow of country music legend George Jones, shares stories from her memoir, PLAYIN' POSSUM.From the Downtown archives, legendary singer-songwriter Bill Anderson looks back on his career and discusses working on the Ken Burns documentary on country music.…

Guest: Illeana Douglas, Richard ChizmarActress and author Illeana Douglas discusses her new book, CONNECTICUT IN THE MOVIES.Author Richard Chizmar talks about his new novel, BECOMING THE BOOGEYMAN, the follow-up to his NY Times best-seller, CHASING THE BOOGEYMAN.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Ken BurnsFilmmaker Ken Burns returns to Downtown to discuss his latest film, THE AMERICAN BUFFALO, which premieres October 16 on PBS.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Scott Ryan, John DavidsonScott Ryan, author of Moonlighting: An Oral History, talks about the arrival of the show on Hulu later this month.Entertainer John Davidson drops by the studio to try out a few new jokes, a song, and fill us in on his upcoming winter adventure.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Felix Cavaliere, Mark and Mary Kay Liston Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Felix Cavaliere talks about his new album, THEN & NOW, and author Mark & Mary Kay Liston discuss their book, DIAGNOSED.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Don Argott, David RothFilmmaker Don Argott talks with us about his new documentary, KELCE, on the long-time Philadelphia Eagles center. The film is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.David Roth of Defector joined us for a typically wide-ranging conversation from Coach Prime to Kevin McCarthy.…

Guest: Ed Begley Jr., Judy Collins Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. discusses his new memoir, TO THE TEMPLE OF TRANQUILITY…AND STEP ON IT!The legendary Judy Collins talks about her recent album, SPELLBOUND, and her current tour.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Stephen Tobolowsky & Joe PosnanskiActor Stephen Tobolowsky discusses his new grandchild, the keys to a successful relationship, and more.Author Joe Posnanski talks about his great new book, WHY WE LOVE BASEBALL.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Joanne Freeman & Karina RykmanYale historian, author, and podcast host, Dr. Joanne Freeman, talked with us about the state of the nation.Musician and singer Karina Rykman discusses her debut album, JOYRIDE, coproduced by Trey Anastasio of Phish.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Gunnar Nelson, Jed GottliebGunnar Nelson talks about his father, Ricky, and Nelson’s tribute show, Ricky Nelson Remembered.Music journalist Jed Gottlieb of the Boston Herald discusses the legacy of Robbie Robertson.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Radney Foster, Josh GondlemanRadney Foster talks with us about his recent induction into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame and looks back at the making of his classic, Del Rio, Texas-1959.Comedian and Emmy Award winning writer Josh Gondleman shares his perspective on the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike.…

Guest: Roger McGuinn, Jim AxelrodRock & Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn talks about his career.CBS News Senior Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks about his start in broadcast journalism and some of the many interesting stories and people he’s covered.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Henry RollinsSinger-Writer-Actor-Activist Henry Rollins talks with us about his Good To See You Tour, which brings him to New England in September, the value of travel, and the humor of aging.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Herb Alpert, Carlos SantanaA pair of music legends join us this week. Herb Alpert discusses the Tijuana Brass, A & M Records, touring, arts education, and more.Carlos Santana talks about his career, his 1001 Rainbows Tour, and the importance of gratitude and spirituality in his life and music.…

Guest: Bill Boggs, R.K. RussellEmmy Award winning TV host Bill Boggs talks about his latest book, SPIKE UNLEASHED.Former NFL player R.K. Russell talks about his memoir, THE YARDS BETWEEN US.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Paula Poundstone, Tom PapaComedian Paula Poundstone returns to discuss her early education, how she gave Micky Dolenz a cat, and more.Tom Papa discusses his great new book, WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER...SO MAKE SOME ROOM.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Mark LindsayMark Lindsay talks about his days as lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders, solo work, and his show, American Revolution, on Sirius XM Radio. Check out Mark’s website at: marklindsay.comBy Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Dee Snider, Sean McCarronThe multitalented Dee Snider talks with us about his first novel, FRATS.Animator and director Sean McCarron discusses the making of his short film, CORVINE.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: Peri Gilpin, Johnny SansonePeri Gilpin helps us celebrate our 3,000th radio show and talks about her work on the upcoming Frasier reboot.Blues musician Johnny Sassone discusses his career and influences.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guest: John DavidsonEntertainer John Davidson talks with us about Season 3 of his performance venue, Club Sandwich, in Sandwich, New Hampshire.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guests: Josh Karp, Colin Fleming Writer Josh Karp discusses his latest piece on the making of the 70s film, CALIGULA.Author Colin Fleming looks at Orson Welles' 1966 film, CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guests: James Adolphus, Rich SommerDirector James Adolphus talks about his new documentary, BEING MARY TYLER MOORE, which premieres May 26 on HBO.Actor Rich Sommer discusses his work on the HBO series, WHITE HOUSE PLUMBERS, and the upcoming film, FAIR PLAY.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guests: Allan Clarke, Gary PuckettRock & Roll Hall of Famer Allan Clarke talks about his new album, “I’ll Never Forget”, and looks back at some of his classic work with The Hollies.Gary Puckett discusses the upcoming Happy Together Tour and the making of hits like “Woman, Woman” and “Over You”.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guests: Donny Osmond, Kevin GriffinEntertainer Donny Osmond talks about his career, his show at Harrah’s, and upcoming summer tour.Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra discusses his new book, THE GREATEST SONG, a fictionalized look at some of his methods for success in music and life.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guests: Tom DreesenComedian Tom Dreesen, who worked with Frank Sinatra for nearly fourteen years, shared stories of The Chairman of the Board, who passed away twenty-five years ago this month.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell

Guests: Michael Socolow & Jarrett KrosoczkaMichael Socolow of the University of Maine talks about the Fox-Dominion settlement and the implications for the media.Author Jarrett J. Krosoczka discusses his new graphic novel, SUNSHINE - How One Camp Taught Me About Life, Death, and Hope.By Rich Kimball & Carey Haskell