Singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy shares his thoughts on creativity.
Category: Interviews
Jeff Tweedy on Creativity
Kyle McLachlan on David Lynch
Actor Kyle McLachlan talks with us about his collaboration and friendship with director David Lynch.
Adrienne Barbeau on Carson
When she visited last fall, Adrienne Barbeau talked about how she was never comfortable as a guest on The Tonight Show but enjoyed being on with Merv Griffin and Mike […]
Shaun Cassidy on his brother, David
During our conversation last summer, Shaun Cassidy shared his thoughts on his brother, David.
Kathy Mattea on the Staying Power of Her Music
Singer Kathy Mattea talks about the staying power of her songs and what it means to hear from fans who have been touched by her work.
George Takei Gets Personal
Actor and activist George Takei talked with us about his new graphic memoir, which tells his story of finally coming out as a gay man at the age of 68.
John Waters on Public Perception
Filmmaker John Waters talks about working with Kathleen Turner and how public perception of his movies has changed over the years.
Ben Mankiwicz on The Plot Thickens
Ben Mankiewicz of Turner Classic Movies talked with us about the making of the season of the podcast, THE PLOT THICKENS, taking an in-depth look at the 1963 film, CLEOPATRA, […]
Stephen Fry on the Freedom Provided by Writing About Mythology
Actor and writer Stephen Fry talked with us about his new book, a reimagining of The Odyssey, and why writing about mythological characters gives you a great deal of freedom.
Paul Reiser on How Doing Stand-Up has Changed
Actor-comedian Paul Reiser explains how doing stand-up comedy is different for him now, after years of success on television shows like MAD ABOUT YOU and STRANGER THINGS.
Patton Oswalt on The Day the Clown Cried
Actor-Comedian Patton Oswalt talks about the documentary on the making of Jerry Lewis’ film, THE DAY THE CLOWN CRIED, and talks about his own connection to Lewis’ movie.
Stefanie Powers on William Holden
Stefanie Powers shares a story of her uncle’s warning early in her relationship with actor William Holden.
Janet McTeer 12.25.25
Tony Award winner and Oscar nominee Janet McTeer joined us to talk about her work on the new series, THE ARTIST, available on the new streaming service, NETWORK.
Gunnar Nelson 12/25/25
Singer-songwriter Gunnar Nelson returned to Downtown to discuss his new memoir with brother Matt, WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR HAIR?
Julia Duffy 12.18.25
Julia Duffy returned to Downtown to talk about the new season of PALM ROYALE and her work in the upcoming series, THE ‘BURBS.