Show overview
Downtown with Rich Kimball launched in 2025 and has put out 68 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 90 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 5m and 1h 31m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. 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 earlier today, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 49 episodes published. Published by Rich Kimball.
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Latest Episodes
View all 68 episodesDowntown 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.
Ep 54Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 54 (Marshall Crenshaw, John Cowsill, Chad Finn, Christopher Price, Joe Ricchio)
Singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw talks about his recent album, FROM THE HELLHOLE, a new vinyl release for Record Store Day, and his spring and summer tour. John Cowsill discusses his upcoming shows as guest lead singer of The Smithereens, his work with the Beach Boys, and his days with his family band, The Cowsills. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe joins us from California in preparation for Super Bowl 60. Christopher Price of the Globe breaks down the Patriots-Seahawks matchup. Food Coma's Joe Ricchio talks soups and stews.
Ep 53Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 53 (John Cariani, Jeff Richards, Pete Abraham, Jack Webb, Shawn Laatsch)
Playwright John Cariani talks about growing up in Maine and the popularity of his play, ALMOST, MAINE. Comedian Jeff Richards discusses his new album, I DON'T KNOW YOU (BUT I MISS YOU), and shares a few of his impressions. Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Red Sox offseason roster moves. Maine Sportscaster of the Year, Jack Webb, fills us in on his career journey. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center pays his monthly visit to the show.
Ep 52Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 52 (Vondie Curtis-Hall, Catherine Curtin, Chad Finn, Kae Cooney & Angela Atwood)
Actor-Director Vondie Curtis Hall, known for his work on CHICAGO HOPE and DAREDEVIL, talks about playing a Vietnam vet in the new film, SHEEPDOG. Catherine Curtis, who played Dustin's mother, Claudia Henderson, in STRANGER THINGS, discusses her work on the new film, IF THAT MOCKINGBIRD DON'T SING. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Patriots win over Houston and the upcoming conference championship game at Denver. Kae Cooney and Angela Atwood from Penobscot Theatre Company preview their upcoming production of ALMOST, MAINE.
Ep 51Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 51 (Michael Socolow, Ray Harrington, John Karalis, Sean McAdam)
University of Maine professor and media historian Michael Socolow talks with us about the changes at CBS and the corporate media landscape. Comedian Ray Harrington previews his shows this weekend at Empire Comedy Club in Portland. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal shares his thoughts on the Celtics. Sean McAdam from MassLive looks at the Red Sox off-season moves.* *recorded before the acquisition of Ranger Suarez.
Ep 50Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 50 (Jobeth Williams, Chad Finn, Shawn Laatsch, Aimsel Ponti))
Jobeth Williams discusses her career and her new film, NOT WITHOUT HOPE. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe talks Patriots, Cooper Flagg, and more. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center looks at January events at the center and inour skies. Aimsel Ponti of the Portland Press Herald highlights some upcoming music events in Maine.
Ep 49Downtown with Rich Kimball: Episode 49 (Janet McTeer, Gunnar Nelson, Stephen Tobolowsky)
Tony Award winner and two-time Oscar nominee Janet McTeer joined us to discuss her work on the new series, THE ARTIST, which is currently streaming on The Network. Singer-songwriter Gunnar Nelson returns to the show to talk about his new memoir with brother Matthew, WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR HAIR? From the archives, a holiday treat, as Stephen Tobolowsky shares his story, THE SANTA CONSPIRACY, recorded live in Brewer, Maine.