Downtown: The Podcast Episode #324

Guests: Jason Marsden, Kay Hanley & Charlton Pettus Actor Jason Marsden talks about It’s Just A Buncha Halloween, coming to Salem Massachusetts in mid-October. Kay Hanley of Letters to Cleo and Charlon Pettus from Tears for Fears discuss their collaboration on the new Disney series, KINDERGARTEN:  THE MUSICAL.               […]


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #323

Guests:  David Roth, Gary Tanguay David Roth of Defector and The Distraction Podcast and Gary Tanguay of WBZ in Boston help us celebrate the 13th anniversary of our radio show.                                  


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #322

Guests:  Arthur Meyer & Stephanie Drake, Ron Dante Arhtur Meyer & Stephanie Drake discuss their web series, ABC PARENTING. From the Downtown archives, our conversation with singer and producer Ron Dante.                                


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #321

Guests:  Arwen Lewis & Bob Ryan Singer-songwriter Arwen Lewis discusses her new EP, UNDER THE STARS. The great sportswriter, Bob Ryan, covers a wide range of topics, as always.                            


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #320

Guests:  Ed Begley Jr & Chelsea Henderson Actor Ed Begley talks about a couple of upcoming projects and shares some stories from his memoir, TO THE TEMPLE OF TRANQUILITY…AND STEP ON IT! Author and Maine native Chelsea Henderson discusses her new book, GLACIAL: THE INSIDE STORY OF CLIMATE POLITICS.             […]


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #319

Guests:  Julia Duffy & Steve Wiegand Julia Duffy joins us to share memories of her friend and mentor, Bob Newhart, and to discuss her work on PALM ROYALE. Author Steve Wiegand talks about his great new book, THE UNCOMMON LIFE OF DANNY O’CONNELL.                  


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #318

Guests:  Dwight Evans            


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #317

Guests:  Kathleen Turner, Michael Socolow Actress Kathleen Turner discusses her career and her work in the Ogunquit Playhouse production of A Little Night Music. Media historian Michael Socolow talks about coverage of the presidential race and the Olympics.                  


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #316

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.                    


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #315

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.                    


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #314

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, […]


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #313

Guests: Paula Poundstone, Dean Butler              


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #312

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 […]


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #311

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 […]


Downtown: The Podcast Episode #310

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.