Bertis Downs, the longtime manager of R.E.M. talked with us about the group’s career and his long association with them, going back to his law school days at the University of Georgia.
Category: Entertainment Guests
Bertis Downs 7.10.25
Matt Walsh 7.3.25
Actor Matt Walsh discusses his career and the upcoming Bluebird Improv shows in Maine.
Josh Karp 7.3.25
Writer Josh Karp shares stories from his recent Air Mail piece on The Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre in Jupiter, Florida.
Ben Mankiewicz 7.2.25
Ben Mankiewicz of TCM returned to Downtown to talk about the upcoming season of his podcast, THE PLOT THICKENS, which takes an in-depth look at the making of the epic film, CLEOPATRA, written and directed by his uncle, Joseph L. Mankiewicz. THE PLOT THICKENS: CLEOPATRA premieres on July 17th.
Josh Gondleman 6.26.25
Comedian Josh Gondleman returned to discuss his new stand-up special, POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT, upcoming live shows (including one in Maine), and his recent piece for GQ.
George Takei 6.26.25
Actor and activist George Takei talked with us about his new “graphic memoir”, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI.
Tim Sample 6.26.25
Maine humorist Tim Sample joined us to look back on his remarkable career, as he prepares for his final performance, Thursday night in Boothbay Harbor.
Joe Ricchio 6.19.25
Joe Ricchio of Food Coma talks summer seafood on SHUT UP & EAT!
David Leaf 6.19.25
Writer-Producer-Director David Leaf returned to Downtown to discuss his new book, SMiLE: THE RISE, FALL, AND RESURRECTION OF BRIAN WILSON.
Ed Roland 6.19.25
Ed Roland of Collective Soul discussed the band’s Summer Unity Tour and their new documentary, GIVE ME A WORD.
David Foster 6.12.25
Composer and producer David Foster returned to Downtown to discuss his work on the Tony-nominated BOOP: THE MUSICAL.
Kate Siegel 6.6.25
Actress Kate Siegel joined us to discuss her work in the new film, THE LIFE OF CHUCK, based on a short story by Stephen King.
John Waters 6.5.25
Filmmaker John Waters joined us to discuss his career and his one-man show, THE NAKED TRUTH, that he’ll perform at the Waldo Theatre on June 20-21.
Soledad O’Brien 5.29.25
Journalist Soledad O’Brien talked with us about her new podcast, MURDER ON THE TOWPATH.
Paul Reiser 5.29.25
Actor-Comedian Paul Reiser returned to the show to talk about his upcoming appearance (June 6th) at the Waterville Opera House and his recent comedy special, LIFE, DEATH, AND RICE PUDDING.