Downtown: The Podcast

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.                                        

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.                                                  

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.                                                    

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".                                                    

Guest: Heather Cox Richardson Historian Heather Cox Richardson discusses her latest book, DEMOCRACY AWAKENING, and shares her thoughts on the state of the nation.                                          

Guest: Johnathon Schaech and Gianni Russo Actor 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 EVENING YOU CAN'T REFUSE.                                                          

Guest: Paul F Tompkins, Jennifer K Armstrong Actor, 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 Roth Peri 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.                                                    

Guest: Mike Farrell, Ford Reiche Actor 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.                                                  

Guest: Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Janet Robin Actor-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 Jo Basketball 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.                                                        

Guest: Stephen Tobolowsky, Bill Mumy                                                        

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.                                                        

Guest: Kliph Nesteroff, Joanna Cassidy Author 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.                                                          

Guest:  Don DiPetta, Christopher Radko Actor-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.com