Jeremy Swift, from TED LASSO and DOWNTON ABBEY, talks about his new film, GROW, which comes to theaters on October 17. Film critic Nat Segaloff discusses his new book with fellow critic Leonard Maltin, EVERY MOVIE IS A MIRACLE. Shawn Laatsch fills us in on October events in the skies and at Versant Power Astronomy Center. Retired sportswriter Mike Lowe updates us on what he's been up to of late.

Actor Kyle MacLachlan talks with us about his new podcast, WHAT ARE WE EVEN DOING, and his long collaboration with David Lynch. Adrienne Barbeau discusses some career highlights, from Broadway to Maude, The Fog, Escape from New York, and her recent role on J.J. Abrams’ series, Duster. We talk with political commentator John Fugelsang about his new book, SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND HATE. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe reflects on the Patriots loss to the Steelers, the Red Sox bid for postseason, and sports media news.

Author Jane Leavy discusses her new book, MAKE ME COMMISIONER with Rich and Bruce Pratt. Singer Kathy Mattea talks about her career, public broadcasting, and her upcoming Maine shows. Cybersecurity expert Rahul Powar looks at the dangers and benefits of AI. Food Coma's Joe Ricchio tells us about Maine's best pizza.

John Stirratt of Wilco and The Autumn Defense fills us in on Sonic Sleepover 2025. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe looks at the Game 1 performance of the New England Patriots. Gary Tanguay looks at his journey from Mexico, Maine to the Boston sports media world. Allen Adams previews some upcoming fall films. Violist and Maine native Rose Wolman discusses her career.

The Bacon Brothers, Michael & Kevin, discuss their current tour and latest album, BALLAD OF THE BROTHERS. Music journalist Peter Guralnick talks about his new book, THE COLONEL AND THE KING: TOM PARKER, ELVIS PRESLEY, AND THE PARTNERSHIP THAT ROCKED THE WORLD. Tim Daly and Robin Bronk from The Creative Coalition explain their efforts to preserve funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and tell us what citizens can do to help. Jen Shepard of Penobscot Theatre Company previews the first show of their season, STEEL MAGNOLIAS.

The multitalented Shaun Cassidy talks about his career, family. and THE ROAD TO US Tour, which begins on September 13 and comes to the Waterville Opera House on September 17. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe weighs in on the Red Sox and Patriots. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center previews September events at the center and in the skies. Comedian and coach Ryan Waning talks about working with young people and how those comic skills transfer.

Phil Rosenthal talks about Season 8 of SOMEBODY FEED PHIL and his upcoming appearance at Merrill Auditorium in Portland as part of his current tour. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Colin Blunstone of The Zombies discusses their documentary HUNG UP ON A DREAM and the mono reissue of their classic album, ODYSSEY AND ORACLE. We visit with the members of The Kingston Trio, who come to Maine and New Hampshire for shows in late September. Sean McAdam from MassLive takes a look at the Red Sox as we head into the home stretch of the baseball season. Bruce Pratt talks with author Jamie Dopp about HOCKEY ON THE MOON on Sports Lit 101.

Music journalist and author Peter Ames Carlin discusses his new book, TONIGHT IN JUNGLELAND: THE MAKING OF BORN TO RUN. Founding member of Chicago, Lee Loughnane, talks about the release of the expanded version of Chicago IX, their first greatest hits collection, and their current tour. Chad Finn from The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Red Sox, the Patriots exhibition opener, and the NFL-ESPN partnership. Executive Director Bill Green tells us all about this year's inductees into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame.

The legendary Ramblin' Jack Elliott talks with our Bruce Pratt, his former touring partner. Singer-actor-comedian-storyteller Satori Shakoor discusses the film of her powerful one-woman show, CONFESSIONS OF A MENOPAUSAL FEMME FATALE.  On Sports Lit 101, author Jim Leeke talks about his book, BIG LOOSH: THE UNRULY LIFE OF UMPIRE RON LUCIANO.

Steve Cohen, Billy Joel's longtime Creative Director, talks about the new HBO Max documentary, BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES. Singer-Songwriter Robby Johnson discusses his career during a recent trip to Maine. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe weighs in on the Red Sox, Celtics, and the impact of AI on sports media. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Power Astronomy Center fills us in on August happenings. University of Maine men's hockey coach Ben Barr talks with our Bruce Pratt.

David Roth of Defector discusses some of the best sports films with Rich, Carey, and Allen Adams. Author Cory Magee talks about his new book, CHASING BUTTERFLIES AND OTHE STORIES. On Sports Lit 101, Bruce Pratt fills us in on Jim Leeke's new book on umpire Ron Luciano, THE BIG LOOSH. Allen Adams returns to share his thoughts on the new SUPERMAN movie and rank the best Superman films of all time. Bruce Pratt talks with University of Maine women's hockey coach Molly Engstrom about new additions to the team.

Actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. talks about his work on the new film, DON'T TELL LARRY. Actor and Maine native Matthew Delamater discusses his film with Liam Neeson, ABSOLUTION, and how he balances acting with his job at Oxbow Brewing Company. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe gives us an All Star Break update on the red hot Boston Red Sox. Dennis Price previews summer events at Theater at Monmouth and Cumston Hall.

Bertis Downs, the longtime manager of R.E.M., talks about the band's career and his long association with them. Singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop discusses his final album, THIMK, which will be released next month. John Karalis from Boston Sports Journal fills us in on the many changes to the Celtics roster so far this offseason. Wayne Harvey shares the history of Wiffle for a Wish, his annual wiffleball tournament, which has raised over $200,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation.

Ben Mankiewicz of Turner Classic Movies joined us to talk about the new season of his podcast, THE PLOT THICKENS, which premieres on July 17 and looks at the making of the film, CLEOPATRA, written and directed by his uncle, Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Actor Matt Walsh previews the Bluebird Improv shows he'll be performing in Maine (and other locales) this summer, and talks about his work on VEEP and BROOKLYN NINE-NINE. Writer Josh Karp shares tales of The Burt Reynolds Dinner Theater, from his latest piece at Air Mail. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe explains what has made Cooper Flagg so successful and what kind of NBA player he might become. Shawn Laatsch from Versant Powers Astronomy Center fills us in on July events at the center and in the skies, as well as some of the latest space news.

Actor and activist George Takei discusses his new graphic memoir, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI. Comedian Josh Gondleman tells us about his new special, POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT, as well as an upcoming appearance in Portland, ME, as part of Guster's On The Ocean weekend. Anthony Scaramucci talks about his podcasts, OPEN BOOK, and LOST BOYS, which looks at the struggles of young men in America. Maine humorist Tim Sample looks back at his long career, as he prepares for his final live show in his hometown of Boothbay Harbor. Jonathan Berry of Penobscot Theatre Company previews their summer production, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.  

Writer-Producer-Director David Leaf on his new book, SMiLE: THE RISE, FALL, AND RESURRECTION OF BRIAN WILSON. Ed Roland of Collective Soul talks about their Summer Unity Tour and the new film,  GIVE ME A WORD: THE COLLECTIVE SOUL STORY. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Rafael Devers trade. Joe Ricchio of Food Coma discusses Maine’s best summer seafood on SHUT UP & EAT!

Producer and composer David Foster discusses his work on the Tony-nominated BOOP: THE MUSICAL. Film historian Foster Hirsch previews this weekend's NOIR CITY: BOSTON at the Brattle Theatre. Kate Siegel talks about her work in the new film, THE LIFE OF CHUCK, based on a Stephen King novella, and directed by her husband, Mike Flanagan. Bruce Pratt has Sports Lit 101 with a look at Jamie Dopp's new book, HOCKEY ON THE MOON. Cast members Ira Kramer and Marianne Grossman fill us in on the new production of ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Penobscot Theatre Company in Bangor.  

Filmmaker John Waters talks about his career and his upcoming one-man show, THE NAKED TRUTH, coming to Waldo Theatre on June 20-21. Sean McAdam of MassLive takes a look at the struggling Red Sox. Film critic Allen Adams has a summer movie preview. Dennis Price fills us in on summer events at Theater at Monmouth and historic Cumston Hall.

Paul Reiser previews his upcoming performance at Maine's Waterville Opera House on June 6th and discusses his recent comedy special, LIFE, DEATH AND RICE PUDDING. Journalist Soledad O'Brien talks about her new podcast, MURDER ONTHE TOWPATH, a fascinating look at a six decades-old unsolved murder case in Washington, D.C. that featured connections to some powerful people. Chad Finn of The Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the Red Sox mediocre season, the early end of the Celtics playoff run, and sports media. Shawn Laatsch from the Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium looks at June events in the skies and at the center.

Actor and writer Stephen Fry talks about his new a book, a reimagining of THE ODYSSEY, and the freedom provided in writing about mythological characters. Rock legend Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon discuss his new song, EVERYBODY'S ROCKIN' TONIGHT, and looks back at some career highlights, including 110 appearances on American Bandstand. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has a Celtics post-mortem and looks at what should be a busy off-season for the team. Steve Craig from the Portland Press Herald fills us in on the reaction to Maine's new professional soccer club, the Portland Hearts of Pine.