Downtown with Rich Kimball
Conversations with friends old and new about entertainment, sports, and the state of the world.
Episodes

Feb 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2026
1 hr 40 min
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.

Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
1 hr 30 min
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.

Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
59 min
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.

Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
1 hr 5 min
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.

Jan 8, 2026
Jan 8, 2026
1 hr 2 min
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.

Dec 24, 2025
Dec 24, 2025
1 hr 7 min
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.

Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
55 min
Julia Duffy talks withus about her work in Season 2 of PALM ROYALE
Rhonda Shear returns to fill us in on UP ALL NIGHT holiday specials.
Chad Finn of The Boston Globe discusses the Patriots loss to the Bills and the upcoming game with the Ravens.

Dec 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025
1 hr 22 min
David Roth of Defector talks with Rich & Carey about the NBA, the College Football Playoff, 70's films, and Hallmark movies.
Jay Jaffe of Fan Graphs and author of The Cooperstown Casebook looks at this year's Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Sportscaster and Maine native Gary Thorne looks back at his roots in the state and his remarkable broadcasting career.

Dec 4, 2025
Dec 4, 2025
1 hr 58 min
Actor Stephen Tobolowsky returns to talk about his work on NOBODY WANTS THIS, WOODSTOCKERS (with Corbin Bernsen), and his storytelling film, THE PRIMARY INSTINCT.
Chad Finn of The Boston Globe discusses the Patriots and Tom Brady's progress as a broadcaster.
Poet Anthony Walton talks about his new collection, 1968.
Jen Shepard, Stephanie Colavito, and A.J. Mooney from Penobscot Theatre fill us in on their production of CINDERELLA, and other holiday offerings.
Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center on December events in the skies and at the center.

Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
52 min
Actor Corbin Bernsen talks about his new film, THE BELDHAM, now streaming on several platforms, and looks back at his iconic roles in L.A. LAW and MAJOR LEAGUE.
Tony Award winner Melba Moore discusses her new memoir, THIS IS IT: MARVELOUS AND GETTING BETTER.
Actor-writer-director Clark Gregg fills us in on his new series, THE ARTIST, streaming on The Network, and his work at Agent Phil Coulson in the Marvel Universe, The West Wing, and more.
New England Patriots broadcaster Bob Socci shares his thoughts on the team's 10-2 start to the season.








