Downtown with Rich Kimball

Filmmakers John H. Cunningham and Ted E. Haynes discuss their documentary OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD: THE FIRST CORAL REEFERS. Food Coma's Joe Ricchio talks Thanksgiving with us. Steve Craig of the Portland Press Herald looks at efforts to make high school football safer.

Actor Gary Sinise discusses his book, GRACEFUL WARRIOR, and the Lt. Dan Band's upcoming performance with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. Kelli O'Hara talks about her work in the Broadway show FALLEN ANGELS, which can be seen in select movie theaters. Sr. Vice President for Programming Charlie Tabesh of Turner Classic Movies fills us in on their Films on Film franchise. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe weighs in on the Patriots, Celtics, and the Joe Buck-Troy Aikman story. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center lets us know what's coming up in the month of November.

Marty Roe of Diamond Rio talks about their new EP, AMERICA WORKS, and the band's 35th anniversary of their first hit, MEET IN THE MIDDLE. Author and Wall Street Journal columnist Meghan Cox Gurdon discusses FREE RANGE GIRL, her new book about her experiences growing up off-the-grid in rural Maine in the 1970s. A.J. Mooney and Ben Layman preview Penobscot Theatre Company's production of BROOMSTICK. Writer Emily Burnham of The Other Maine shares stories of her two-day run on Jeopardy!

Singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega talks about her most recent album, FLYING WITH ANGELS, and her current tour, which stops at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel on October 24. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe discusses the Patriots impressive win over the Raiders and looks ahead to the Celtics' season. University of Maine football player Anthony Pecorella shares his story of being a Division 1 student-athlete while battling serious medical issues.

Stephnie Weir of Bluebird Improv helps preview the group’s upcoming shows in Maine. Patricia Quinn, the original Magenta in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, discusses the film, her appearance at a screening in Maine later this month, and the late Tim Curry. Sean McAdam of MassLive talks about the Red Sox needs for next year and how labor strife may impact things.

TCM host Alicia Malone returns to discuss her new book, MURDER AT THE MOVIES, available for sale starting October 6. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe checks in after Celtics Media Day and talks about the struggles of the Patriots and QB Drake Maye. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center pays his monthly visit to let us know what’s happening at the center and in our October skies.

Actress-model-singer Twiggy joins us to discuss the documentary, TWIGGY: THE WOMAN BEHIND THE ICON. Musician Dweezil Zappa talks about his Zappa Plays Zappa 20th anniversary tour, LIKE FATHER , LIKE SON, which comes to the State Theatre in Portland on November 14. Veteran broadcast journalist Pat Callaghan takes a look at the races for United States Senate, Congress, and Maine governor. Christopher Price of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Patriots, as they get ready to take on Jacksonville.

Peabody Award winning filmmaker Ian Cheney discusses his new documentary, THE WORK IN PROGRESS. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe talks Patriots and Red Sox. Comedian Adam Hatch fills us in on the upcoming Bangor Comedy Festival at Hollywood Casino.

Actress Jaclyn Smith talks with us about her new memoir, I ONCE KNEW A GUY NAMED CHARLIE. Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe has the latest on the Red Sox. Bruce Pratt has Sports Lit 101 with Michael Oriard, author of SANCTIONED SAVAGERY: A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE IN AMERICAN FOOTBALL. Dee Pelletier discusses returning to her home state of Maine to play Ethel Thayer in Penobscot Theatre Company's production of ON GOLDEN POND.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash returns to talk about making music, his upcoming tour, and photography. Sona Movsesian from Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend discusses her new book, THE WORLD'S WORST MOM. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Red Sox, broadcaster Will Flemming, and the Patriots' upcoming season. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center fills us in on September events at the center and in our skies.