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!