Downtown: The Podcast

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: 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                                                          

Guest:  Gary Hoey, Gerry Monteux Guitarist 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.                                          

Guest:  Rosanne Cash, David Baldacci Rosanne 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 Orr Actor 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.                    

Guest:  Nancy Jones, Bill Anderson Nancy 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 Chizmar Actress 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.              

Guest: Ken Burns Filmmaker Ken Burns returns to Downtown to discuss his latest film, THE AMERICAN BUFFALO, which premieres October 16 on PBS.    

Guest: Scott Ryan, John Davidson Scott 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.        

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.                

Guest: Don Argott, David Roth Filmmaker 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.