Downtown: The Podcast

Alison Arngrim, Jeff Maxwell. Alison Arngrim talks about her role as Nellie Oleson On Little House On The Prairie and how that impacted her life and Jeff Maxwell looks back on his days as Private Igor on M*A*S*H and discusses the M*A*S*H Matters Podcast.        

Jay Jaffe, Michael Socolow. Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs and the author of “The Cooperstown Casebook” discuss this year’s Hall of Fame candidates and the cheating scandal involving the Astros and Red Sox. UMaine professor and author of “Six Minutes In Berlin”, Michael Socolow, talks with us about the Australian bush fires and media coverage of the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.        

Gilbert Gottfried, Harry Wayne Casey, Andrew Lanham. Comedy legend Gilbert Gottfried discusses his career, Harry Wayne Casey of KC & The Sunshine Band does the same, and screenwriter and Maine native Andrew Lanham talks about the new film, “Just Mercy”.        

Tracy Newman, Jeff Abraham. Tracy Newman talks about the evolution of her career in music, television, and back to music. Jeff Abraham discusses his book, “The Show Won’t Go On”, about performers who died doing what they loved.      

Dan Buettner, Upton Bell. Dan Buettner shares recipes that could add years to your life, as he discusses “The Blue Zones Kitchen” and author, former NFL executive, and broadcaster Upton Bell talks about his family’s long connection with the NFL.      

Tim Matheson, Barnes & Barnes. Actor Tim Matheson discusses his new Netflix series, “Virgin River”, and looks back at his work with legends Lucille Ball and Jackie Gleason. Comedy music icons Barnes & Barnes talk with us about their new album, “Holidaze In Lumania”.      

Michael Powell, Jeremy Beer. We talk with author Michael Powell about “Canyon Dreams - A Basketball Season On The Navajo Nation” and Jeremy Beer discusses “Oscar Charleston”.    

Cindy Williams, David Foster. Actress Cindy Williams looks back at her work in “American Graffiti”, “Laverne & Shirley” and more. Award-winning producer and songwriter David Foster discusses his new album and PBS special “An Intimate Evening”.    

Peter Asher, Marty Stuart. Music legend Peter Asher discusses his new book, “The Beatles From A to Zed” and country music great Marty Stuart talks about his career and his tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of his album, “The Pilgrim”.  

Jane Seymour, Phil Proctor. Jane Seymour talks about her work on the new season of “The KominskyMethod” and Phil Proctor discusses the origins of The Firesign Theatre, his play “God Help Us”, and his podcast and website.

William Cohen, Marc Summers. Former Senator and Defense Secretary William Cohen discusses the need for diplomacy and the state of the nation. Then, Marc Summers and local TV host Dan Cashman talk about the national tour of Double Dare Live.

Tess Gerritsen, Joe Posnanski. Tess Gerritsen discusses her new book, “The Shape Of Night”, and Joe Posnanski shares stories from “The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini”.  

Mandy Patinkin, Max Weinberg. Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe award winner Mandy Patinkin talks about his current musical tour, The Princess Bride, and Homeland, and drummer Max Weinberg discusses his work with the E Street band, Conan O'Brien, and his Max Weinberg's Jukebox Tour.  

Illeana Douglas & Ruta Lee. illeana Douglas discusses her work on the new season of “Goliath” and talks film history. Ruta Lee looks back on some of her most memorable film and television appearances in a career that dates back to the early 1950s.  

Rosanne Cash & Graham Nash. Rosanne Cash returned to the show to talk about her role in the Ken Burns documentary and her latest album, She Remembers Everything. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash discusses his music and the role of an artist to speak out against injustice.