Downtown: The Podcast

Guests:  Dwight Evans            

Guests:  Dr. Joanne Freeman and John McEuen Historian Dr. Joanne Freeman, author of THE FIELD OF BLOOD, discusses political violence in America, past and present. Musician John McEuen, a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, talks about his new solo album, THE NEWSMAN.                          

Guests:  Terry McBride, Andrew Reynolds Terry McBride of McBride & The Ride talks about their career and their new live EP, scheduled for release this fall. Executive Producer Andrew Reynolds discusses the new ESPN 30-for-30 Podcast, SEARCHING FOR HOBEY BAKER.                    

Guests: Kevin McDonald, Gerry Beckley Kevin McDonald of Kids in the Hall talks about his career, the origins of KITH, and his City Winery Tour, which stops in Boston July 17 and New York on July 19.   Singer-Songwriter Gerry Beckley discusses his new solo album, GERRY BECKLEY, his friendship with the late Harry Nilsson, and more.                    

Guests: Paula Poundstone, Dean Butler              

Guests: Jessica Harper, Bea Franklin Actor, author, and singer-songwriter Jessica Harper talks about her work on films, including Suspiria, My Favorite Year, Pennies from Heaven, and Minority Report, television roles on It’s Garry Shandling’s Show and The Old Man, and creating books and music for children. The “Queen Bea”, Bea Franklin, returns to talk about her remarkable life and her upcoming 100th birthday.          

Guests:  Curtis Armstrong, John Davidson Actor Curtis Armstrong discusses the making of REVENGE OF THE NERDS, which opened forty years ago this summer, and we also chatted a bit about MOONLIGHTING and The Beatles. Entertainer John Davidson talks about the coming season of his performance venue CLUB SANDWICH in Sandwich, NH, which may (or may not) be the final season.                  

Guests: Kathleen Jayme & Asia Youngman, David Beck Filmmakers Kat Jayme & Asis Youngman discuss their new 30 for 30 documentary, I'M JUST HERE FOR THE RIOT, on the 2011 Stanley cup riots in Vancouver. Actor-Director David Beck talks about his new film, REGARDING US.                  

Guests: Ben Mankiewicz Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiwicz discusses the network’s 30th anniversary, his family’s remarkable history, and his work on The Plot Thickens and Talking Pictures podcasts.        

Guests: Philly Ocean, Billy Hanson Philly Ocean from Yachtley Crew joins us to discuss their national tour and new EP, SEAS THE DAY. Filmmaker Billy Hanson talks about the making of his latest, BONE COLD.                  

Guests: David Roth, Drew Moerlein David Roth of defector discusses the NBA playoffs, MLB injuries, the Trump trials, and more. Actor Drew Moerlein talks about his career, his new film BLOODLINE KILLER, and his work on the upcoming Marvel videogame 1943: RISE OF HYDRA.                  

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.                  

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$.                                                      

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.                                                    

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, along with Allison Janney, Kristin Wiig, Laura Dern, and the legendary Carol Burnett.                                                      

Guest: Jeff Margolis Legendary producer-director Jeff Margolis shared stories from his memoir, WE'RE LIVE IN FIVE: MY EXTRAORDINARY LIFE IN TELEVISION.                                          

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.