Guests: Kate Clifford Larson. Tony Castro   Kate Clifford Larson discusses her book on civil rights pioneer Fannie Lou Hamer, WALK WITH ME and author Tony Castro looks back at the memorable run at Babe Ruth's home run record in 1961 in his book, MARIS AND MANTLE: TWO YANKEES, BASEBALL IMMORTALITY, AND THE AGE OF CAMELOT.  

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Downtown: The Podcast Episode #180

Guests: Joe Posnanski, Jake Kring-Schreifels   Joe Posnanski discusses his new book, THE BASEBALL 100, a great collection of essays on some of the game's very best. Jake Kring-Schreifels of The Ringer talks about his oral history of the film, THAT THING YOU DO, which premiered 25 years ago this month.

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #179

Guests: Lynda Day-George, Bill Mumy, Angela Cartwright Bill Mumy and Angela Cartwright share stories from their book, LOST AND FOUND IN SPACE 2: BLAST OFF INTO THe EXPANDED EDITION and actress Lynda Day George looks back at her time on “Mission: Impossible”, working with John Wayne and more.      

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #178

Guests: Stephen Tobolowsky, Steven Van Zandt Actor and author Stephen Tobolowsky shares stories of returning to work under COVID protocols and explains why being a grandparent is better than owning a Camaro. Steve Van Zandt talked about Springsteen, walking away from the E Street Band, and working with James Gandolfini on The Sopranos, all chronicled in his new memoir, UNREQUITED INFATUATIONS.

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #177

Guests: Marshall Crenshaw, Russ Giguere Singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw talked with us about his new album, "The Wild, Exciting Sounds of Marshall Crenshaw: Live in the 20th and 21st Century", and singer Russ Giguere, a founding member of The Association, looks back on the making of hits like "Cherish", "Windy", "Along Comes Mary", and "Never My Love".      

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #176

Guests: Ken Burns, Morton Dean Ken Burns returns to discuss his new documentary on Muhammad Ali, which premieres Sunday, September 19 on PBS. Longtime CBS and ABC News reporter and anchor Morton Dean looks back at his remarkable career and the current state of broadcast journalism.  

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #175

Guests: Treva Silverman, Merry Clayton  

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #174

Guests: Pat Alger, Jimmy Cliff The great songwriter Pat Alger talked with us about his work, which includes songs that became hits for Livingston Taylor, Nanci Griffith, Kathy Mattea, and Garth Brooks. The legendary Jimmy Cliff discussed his new single, HUMAN TOUCH, his upcoming album, BRIDGES, and next year's 50th anniversary of the film, THE HARDER THEY COME.

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #173

Guests:Ellen Foley, Richard Chizmar Singer and actress Ellen Foley talks with us about her remarkable career, including working with Meatloaf, Jim Steinman, Ian Hunter, The Clash, and Milos Forman, as well as her new album, FIGHTING WORDS. Author Richard Chizmar discusses his terrific new novel, CHASING THE BOOGEYMAN.        

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #172

Guests: Barbara Eden, Colin Hay Actress Barbara Eden discusses her first children's book, BARBARA & THE DJINN, and looks back at working with Elvis (on FLAMING STAR), and the 60s classic, I DRTEAM OF JEANNIE. Singer-songwriter Colin Hay returned to the show to talk about his new album of covers, I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MYSELF, and the return to live performances.          

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #171

Guests: Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Josh Karp Screenwriter, producer, and actor Siobhan Fallon Hogan discusses her new film, RUSHED. Writer Josh Karp talks Orson Welles, Ned Beatty, and more.        

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #170

Guests: Ed Begley Jr., Dee Snider Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley, Jr. discusses his work on shows like "St. Elsewhere" and "Young Sheldon", the Christopher Guest mockumentaries, his friendship with William Daniels and Cindy Williams, and his Earth-Responsible cleaning products. Singer-Musician-Actor Dee Snider talks about his new album, "Leave A Scar", being banned in Bangor, and his appreciation of Stephen King.      

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #169

Guests: Leigh Montville, Aron Gaudet, Gita Pulapilly Leigh Montville discusses his new book on covering the 1969 NBA Finals between the Celtics & Lakers, TALL MEN, SHORT SHORTS. Writer-Directors Aron Gaudet & Gita Pullapilly talk with us about the making of their new film, QUEENPINS, which stars Kristen Bell and Vince Vaughn.  

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #168

Guests: Jonathan Taplin, Julia Duffy. Jonathan Taplin shares stories of working with Bob Dylan and The Band, producing Martin Scorsese's "Mean Streets", and more from his book, "The Magic Years: Scenes froma Rock & Roll Life". Julia Duffy discusses the recent virtual "Newhart" reunion, her work on "Shameless", and her recent appearance on the Showtime series, "Black Monday".      

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #167

Guests: Scott Ryan & Curtis Armstrong On this week's episode, we celebrate the series, MOONLIGHTING, with Scott Ryan, author of MOONLIGHTING: AN ORAL HISTORY, and Curtis Armstrong, who played Herbert Viola on the show.    

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #166

Selected interviews from “Downtown with Rich Kimball”, aired live weekdays from 4–6pm on AM620, WZON, Bangor, Maine.

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