Show overview
Downtown with Rich Kimball launched in 2025 and has put out 74 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 95 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 4m and 1h 31m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Rich Kimball.
From the publisher
Conversations with friends old and new about entertainment, sports, and the state of the world.
Latest Episodes
View all 74 episodesDowntown with Rich Kimball: Episode 74 (Robin Wilson, Charlene Amoia, Chad Finn)
Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 73 (James Keach, Mike Campbell, Judy Collins, John Davidson)
Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 72 (Anthony Maras, Chad Finn, Mike Tuell, Laura Hodos & Tyler Dobies)
Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 71 (Mike Schur & Joe Posnanski, Karla Bonoff, David Roth, Shawn Laatsch)
Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 70 (Kal Penn, Bruce McCulloch, Eddie Muller, David Roth, Chad Finn, John "Papa" Gros)
Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 69 (Clint Black, John Ford Coley, Sean McAdam, Allen Adams)
Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 68 (Livngston Taylor, Chad Finn, Bruce Pratt)
Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 67 (Paula Poundstone, Lauren Jones, Anthony Lucero, Joe Ricchio)
Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 66 (Herb Alpert, Judy Greer, Robert "Kool" Bell, Chad Finn, Shawn Laatsch)
Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 65 (Michael Chiklis, Tim Daly, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, Derry Grehan, Mecca Verdell & Daniel Kublick)
Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 64 (Mark Harmon & Leon Carroll, Jr., Jessica Miller, Chad Finn)
Ep 63Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 62 (Ted McGinley, Caroline BIcks, Samuel Dunning)
Actor Ted McGinley talks about his role as Derek in the Apple TV series, SHRINKING. Dr. Caroline Bicks of the University of Maine discusses her new book on Stephen King, MONSTERS IN THE ARCHIVES. Maine native Samuel Dunning fills us in on the making of his new movie, a mockumentary called CANOE DIG IT?
Ep 62Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 62 (Nick Offerman, Chad Finn, Shawn Laatsch)
Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman talks about his BIG WOODCHUCK Tour, his new book (LITTLE WOODCHUCKS), Ron Swanson, THE LAST OF US, and more. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe discusses the start of the Red Sox season and sports media. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center lets us know what's happening in the skies (and at the center) in April and weighs in on some space news.
Ep 61Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 61 (Craig Ferguson, Bill Medley, Keith O'Brien)
Craig Ferguson joins us to talk about his PANTS ON FIRE Tour, which comes to Maine for shows at The Waldo Theatre and the State Theatre. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers discusses their career and his show at the Waterville Opera House on May 17. Author Keith O'Brien talks about his new book, HEARTLAND: A FORGOTTEN PLACE, AND IMPOSSIBLE DREAM, AND THE MIRACLE OF LARRY BIRD.
Ep 60Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 60 (Melissa Etheridge, Chad Finn, Mike Devito, Dennis Price)
Singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge discusses her upcoming tour stops in Maine and new album, as well as her nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe talks Celtics and Red Sox. Former Maine Black Bear and NFL player Mike DeVito looks back at his career and tells us about what he's doing these days at the University of Maine. Dennis Price fills us in on his comedy show at Bangor's Hollywood Casino later this month.
Ep 59Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 59 (Tim Matheson, David Roth, Sean McAdam, Allen Adams)
Tim Matheson returns to discuss the new season of VIRGIN RIVER and the paperback release of his memoir, DAMN GLAD TO MEET YOU. We talk sports and more with David Roth of Defector and The Distraction podcast. Sean McAdam of MassLive checks in from Red Sox spring training. Film critic Allen Adams shares his thoughts on the Oscars.
Ep 58Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 58 (Lou Ferrigno, Telma Hopkins, Kellie Williams, Nana Ponceleon, Chad Finn)
Actor Lou Ferrigno tells us about his new film, THE HERMIT, and looks back on THE INCREDIBLE HULK and THE KING OF QUEENS. Telma Hopkins and Kellie Williams discuss, WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, their podcast celebrating their 1990's series, FAMILY MATTERS. Nana Ponceleon talks about her career and her new movie, CLIKA. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe weighs in on the Celtics and Red Sox.
Ep 57Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 57 (Mike Farrell, Ani DiFranco, Daniel Roebuck, Will Mallettt, Bruce Pratt, Reg Lansberry)
Actor and activist Mike Farrell returns to talk about his new film, THE STRAWBERRY, his guest role on the series 9-1-1, and share his thoughts on the state of the nation. Singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco discusses her new book, THE SPIRIT OF ANI. Actor-Director Daniel Roebuck tells us about his new film, THE HAIL MARY. Will Mallett of The Mallett Brothers Band on their recent album, HIGHER UP IN THE HILLS, and their upcoming live shows. Bruce Pratt has Sports Lit 101 with BLUE POWER author Reg Lansberry.
Ep 56Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 56 (Colin Hay, Noah Fearnley, Chad Finn, Bruce Pratt, Scott Pitoniak, Rick Burton)
Colin Hay talks about his solo work, touring with Ringo, and getting the band together for his upcoming Men At Work Tour. Actor Noah Fearnley discusses his career and his work in the new FX/Hulu series LOVE STORY. Chad Finn tells us about his experiences covering the Super Bowl and talks Celtics and Red Sox. On Sports Lit 101, Bruce Pratt visits with INVISIBLE NO MORE authors Scott Pitoniak and Rick Burton.
Ep 55Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 55 (James Austin Johnson, Jack Tempchin, Emma Tiedemann, Kate Dickerson)
James Austin Johnson of Saturday Night Live on his upcoming live shows in Maine and New Hampshire and his work on SNL. Songwriter Jack Tempchin discusses his career, working with Glenn Frey, and his use of AI on a new album. Voice of the Portland Seadogs, Emma Tiedemann, shares her journey to the broadcast booth. Kate Dickerson fills us in on this year's Maine Science Festival.